George Randolph Chester Tells of Spirit of France
The Star presents the first chapter of George Randolph Chester’s series France as She Is Today. Chester, famed for Get Rich Quick Wallingford, delivers a vivid report on the spirit of France that resisted the Hunnish onslaught and kept Paris from falling. He traveled to France for The Star and plans about 20 articles exclusive to Seattle readers.
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George Randolph Chester
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Lillian Chester
Seattle Star
France’s Spirit and Fight Not Fading in War Time
A 1918 Paris dispatch extols France’s unwavering courage against German aggression. The piece fuses propaganda and tributes to French soldiers and women, praising Pope Guillemont type soldiers and foreseeing global consequences if Germany wins.
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Paris
France
America
Why the Kaiser Failed to Conquer the World
George Randolph Chester’s story on The Spirit of France in The Star today portrays a tongue in cheek critique of German war aims and the enduring power of patriotism and human spirit, contrasting grand plans with the resilience of Allied nations.
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France
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George Randolph Chester
Star Today
Fire at New Maryland Hotel in Edmonton Sent 110 Guests to Ladders
In Edmonton Alberta a hotel blaze at the New Maryland sent 110 guests down firemen ladders to safety. The Drake garage next to it also burned, with an estimated loss of 100 automobiles. In Paris artillery activity persisted around Thaure and Champagne with prisoners taken by French raiders in Upper Alsace.
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Flying Cadet Killed At Love Field Near Dallas
Flying cadet R F Stall of Detroit Michigan died today at Lovefield when his aircraft plunged about 100 feet. Stall was 22 years old and unmarried.
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Davis to Seek Senate Seat in Wisconsin
Joseph F. B. Davis, a federal trade commission member, announced his nonpartisan bid for the United States Senate from Wisconsin to succeed the late Paul O. Hastings. He informed the United Press today in Chicago.
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Paper Peace Won't Satisfy Masses of Russians
United Press reports that only 15 of 237 members on Russia's executive committee backed Germany's terms, signaling that a paper peace cannot permanently settle the Easter crisis. Analysts warn of a potential revolutionary movement as Germany seeks to curb Bolsheviks and reshape Poland and the Baltic regions, threatening Russia's access to the Black Sea and its status as a nation.
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Lenin says peace terms leave Russia hopeless
Premier Lenin told the executive committee of the soviet that Russia’s position is hopeless and that victory hinges on aid from the world's proletariat. Martoff, a Menshevik leader, warned that accepting terms would make Russia Germany’s vassal.
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Joseph Shaplen
United Press
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Lenine
Passoviet
Germany
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Russia
Germans Take Verkaus Finland After Fierce Fighting
Berlin dispatches report German forces entered Verkaus in Finland after heavy combat capturing about a thousand Russians and numerous rifles.
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Verkaus
Finland
Berlin
Grand Duke Nicholas Accused as Traitor in Russia
Zurich report says Grand Duke Nicholas uncle of Nicholas II and former Russian commander will face a revolutionary tribunal for high treason. He was reportedly arrested by Bolshevik supporters in Tiflis on June 2 after riots.
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Zurich
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Tiflis
Bolshevist Commander Wounded in Socialist Firefight
Ensign Krylenko, commander in Bolshevist forces, was shot in the groin and slightly wounded Saturday by an unnamed socialist, according to German-sourced reports received here. The socialist was still at large as details emerged.
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Krylenko
Russia Accepts German Peace Terms In Vote
Pan-Soviet executive committee approves the German peace terms by a 126 to 8 vote with 26 abstentions. The ultimatum requires 48 hours to accept and calls for demobilization, cession of large Russian territory, and Russia becoming a subject state under Germany.
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Kuehlmann
Russia
Germany
War Production Lumber Workers Move To Eight Hour Day
Two thousand lumber workers in Bellingham will adopt an eight hour day starting March 1. Mills including Bloedel Donovan E K Wood Puget Sound Sawmills Co have given notice to implement the plan. They are all engaged in ship and craft lumber production for the government.
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Bloedel-Donovan
E. K. Wood
Puget Sound
102 Die in Sea Horror as Florizel Wrecked Off Broadcove
Early today 44 survivors were removed from the wrecked Florizel which ran ashore on rocks at Broadcove near Cape Race. One hundred two persons perished among passengers and crew. Survivors include Capt Martin and the first officer. rescue lasted five hours as Newfoundland seamen used life belts and dories.
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John Kielly
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