Roosevelt plot against Baker roils Washington in 1916 era rift
The piece accuses Theodore Roosevelt of scheming to unseat Secretary of War Baker amid a partisan fight over World War I leadership. It argues Baker protected American troops by placing trusted leaders like Pershing in command and denies political motives behind Roosevelt’s push.
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Roosevelt
Secretary OF War
Baker
Washington
D. C
Secre- Baler
Congressional Investigation
War Department
Crogier
the Lion
Kanawag
Philadelphia American
War Office
Lse
Gorgas
France
Pershing
Mexico
Hut Baker
Terely
Naker
T. R
Maker
General Pershing
Solier
Theodore Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Taft
Judge Hughes
Progressive Party
Perkine
Discharged Officers Move to Tighten Charges
A request from policewoman Mra. 8. A. Hunesiker to make charges against her more definite was filed. Civil service hearing for Fl Hagen, a discharged policeman, is scheduled for the evening of January 8.
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Mra
A. Hunesiker
Heckingham
Civil Service
Fl Hagen
Federal milk tribunals aim to steady U.S. dairy output
Special Staff Dispatch reports that the United States seeks protection and stimulation of the dairy industry to keep milk and butterfat production steady amid rising feed and labor costs. Federal milk commissions will study costs, fix prices, and curb middlemen profits to ensure affordable milk for all while potentially restricting wasteful use and expanding supply for allies.
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Federal Food Administration
Federal Milk Commissions
Great Britain
Hospitals Plan to Build Many Wounded Care Units
Capt. Frederick J. Fawcet former Seattle physician now with a British medical corps in Aberdeen Scotland writes a Seattle letter that plans to construct many clone hospitals near the front to prevent infection by ensuring rapid medical care for wounded as plans move forward in Washington.
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Frederick J. Fawcet
Seattle
Aberdeen
Scotland
Washington
DDC
Faecet
No Fine Fixtures Nor Free Deliveries In This Store
Bargains abound in a new kind of store described as practical and value driven. The feature highlights price cuts on essentials and a focus on straightforward shopping without luxury amenities or complimentary services.
Coats Reduced as Limited Girls' Sizes Sell Out
Only about twenty girls coats remain with sharp reductions from 5.95 to 13.00 dollars. Sizes range from 8 to 15. Local shoppers urged to act quickly before stock is gone.
German Salesmen Flock to Russia Under Brest-Litovsk
Petrograd dispatch says Germany and Russia will resume commercial relations under Brest-Litovsk terms. German naval chiefs have agreed to lift the naval blockade and regulate maritime commerce. German travelers are already in Russia taking orders with deliveries promised in January.
Seattle Man With Pershing Dies in France
John L. Mulligan a former Seattle resident and round house foreman for the Great Northern died of tuberculosis while with Pershing s forces in France He was 28 last April and served in Company G 61st Infantry He had formerly been stationed at Camp Lewis and his family notes he was in perfect condition before enlisting.
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John L. Mulligan
Seattle
Round House
Great Northern
Pershing
France
Mulligan
61St Infantry
Camp Lewis
France Will Keep Down His Expense For Mayor
C. J. France, candidate for mayor, announced in a public statement that he will not form a formal campaign committee and that his expenditures will not exceed 5 percent of the mayor's salary or 375 dollars.
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Cc. J. France
Milk price rise sparks cat abandonment in Kankakee
Milk dealers in Kankakee Illinois report an unexpected wave of orphaned cats after milk prices rose two cents a quart. Several residents could not afford feed and left felines on dealer doorsteps. One dealer says eight cats were left in a single night.
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Kankakee
New Union Pacific Terminal Dock Opens at King and Dearborn
A $365,000 terminal dock for Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and Oregon Washington Railroad & Navigation Co opened for business Tuesday at the foot of King and Dearborn. The facility serves freight and passenger movements, marking a significant upgrade for regional rail service and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line
Oregon, Washington Railroad & Navigation Co
King and Dearborn
Velvet Dresses Go On Clearance at Quarter Less
A sale notice advertises velvet dresses reduced to 14.63 with embroidered girdles satin sleeves and satin collars noted as desirable. The sale runs Thursday as part of a clearance event highlighting richer or more beautiful apparel at lower prices.
Odd Lots of Little Garments Reduced for Quick Clearance
Odd garments from our best selling lines sold down to one and up to twenty two. Children muslin night gowns 2 to 8 years 15¢. White lateen bloomers band top 20 pairs 35¢ per pair. Long and short infant skirts. Bibs 1¢ and 3¢. Red legging drawers with feet size 1 50¢. Legging drawers red gray 5¢. Muslin Gertrudes lace trimmed 50¢. Trudes embroidered 35¢. Sachet bags painted blue pink 15¢ 25¢. Muslin Gertrudes waist skirts lace trimmed 75¢ 1.25. Trinket boxes pink blue hand painted 25¢. Bootees all wool slightly soiled pair 10¢. Second floor The Bon Marche.
Bon Special Coffee Offer Announcement
Bon Special Coffee 1 Lbs for 50¢ advertised. High grade coffee with a mild pleasing taste roasted fresh daily.
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Vulius Kruttschnitt
Dutius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mississippi
Pacific
Howard Elliott
Male Holden
The
Chicago, Burtington & Quincy Railroad
Northern Lines
Chicago
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railroad
War Board
Southern Lines
Hale Holden
New York, New Haven & Martford Railroad
New England Lines
War
Samuel Rar
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Lines
Ohio and Potomac
New England
Cochran
N. D. Cochran
McCormick
Seif
Medill McCor
Nen Committee
Europe
United States Senate
Illinois
Russia
Northcliffe
U.S
Marry B. Hunt
Washington, D. C
BON Marcheargain Basement
Poplin
Hatter
Lyon’s
BON Marche
California
United States Food Administration
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