Washingtons Assigned to Early Convoy in WW I
The war department announced that the 41st division units are assigned to early convoy. Included are the 163rd 164th and 162nd infantry regiments except second battalion 116th ammunition train 116th supply train 146th 147th and 148th machine gun battalions S1st and 82nd infantry brigade headquarters 116th sanitary train 301st motor tank train 142nd aero squadron and trench mortar batteries 101st 104th 304th and 306th. The 41st draws Northwest troops. The 161st is the former Second Washington regiment led by Col. Inglis at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
161St
Washington Regiment
The
National Guards
Col. Inglis
200 Men Still On The N P Rescue At Fire Island
Fire Island New York January 3 rescue squads worked swiftly to evacuate troops stranded on the Northern Pacific before the storm. By 3:30 pm 27 900 had been removed, 60 remained aboard, with wounded taken to hospitals and relief ships standing by in a half moon formation offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Island
N. Y
Lacific
Hoboken
France
Northern Pacific
Des Moines
Columbia
H. R. Mallory
Huns Told Reds Must Be Curbed In Baltic Ultimatum
Copenhagen dispatch reports the British Baltic commander warns the German commander to stop Bolshevik advances and recapture Walk and Wenden or allies will invade Germany. A Budapest dispatch says Austria-Hungary will be occupied by the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Copenhagen
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Walk
Wenden
Germany
Rome
Austria-Hungary
Budapest
Messagero
Ex soldiers flock to Seattle for homes post discharge
Discharged men from Camp Lewis and Western states flock to Seattle to register for homes. Up to 210 daily apply at the United States home registration service 4938 Arcade building seeking houses. Most entrants are Montanans and Idahoans following crop failures and seeking permanent residence. Housing shortage and scarce rentals prompt appeals for Seattle residents to list rooms and flats. Miss A B Moses leads the registration office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lewis
Seattle
United States Home Registration Service Offices
Arcade Building
Montana
Idaho
Registration Service Office
A. B. Moses
Case against Packers grows at congressional hearing
Washington reports the five great packers allegedly controlled the livestock market. Wm. B. Colver, FTC chairman, testified to the Interstate Commerce Committee that the Big Five bought 464 one-tenth percent of animals at 12 major markets in 1916, shaping meat prices nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Evdence
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Wm. B. Colver
Federal Trade Commission
Culver
Chicago
Colver
Mrs Wilson Sues McAdoo Over Husband’s Death
Mrs Malone R Wilson of Heattle executrix of William H Wilson sues W G McAdoo director general of US railroads for 10000 in a personal damages suit alleging negligence caused her husband conductor William H Wilson’s death on August 17 1918 after a collision with a second car aboard a Columbia and Puget Sound railroad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company
Wils On
Admiral Rodman Recommends Sinking Surrendered German Ships
Admiral Hugh Rodman told the House Naval Affairs Committee that all surrendered German capital ships should be sunk. He urged retaining submarines destroyers and other minor craft for retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hugh Rodman
North Sea
House Naval Affairs
Rodman
Navy Trans Port Matsonia Brings Artillery Units to New York
The Matsonia arrived in New York with the 143d and 144th field artillery units. The 1434 quarters supply company and ordnance detachments accompanied them, many formerly with the California National Guard, plus a few from Camp Lewis and Port Douglas. The force totaled 1,440 enlisted men and 54 officers, along with 39 bedridden wounded and sick casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Matsonia
Boe
France
143D
144Th Field Artillery
Uarters Supply Company
Fatah TD
FE End F
California National Guarda
Camp Lewis
Port Douglas
Ambulance Sergeant Returns to Seattle After Duty
Sergeant Myron 8 Jared, first UW ambulance unit member to return, reached Camp Lewis for discharge and is hospitalized at Fort Lawton with tonsillitis. He did not go overseas, served in Yale chemical warfare research, led a laboratory and a company of men since last May. Investigations aimed at finding best methods to treat raised victims. Oakland dispatch notes 583 officers and men of the 143d field artillery and a company of casuals arriving in Oakland at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Myron
Jared
University of
Oakland
Cal
Field Artillery
California
Seattle to Host Large Welcome for Camp Lewis Men
Mayor Hanson predicted a month long civic reception for Coast Artillery and Camp Lewis detachments returning from overseas. He promised a big, city worthy celebration and noted a arrangements committee would be named soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Hanson
Camp Lewis
Coast Artillery
Pacific Shipping Rates to Be Cut
Washington officials announced a reduction in transpacific freight rates soon. The shipping board expects cuts of about 40 percent for shipments from Pacific coast points to ports in Japan and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shipping Board
Pacific Coast
Japan
China
Medics may receive medals if war department bill passes
Olympia report states the commission of appointment will not be given to medical advisory board members but medals may be awarded if the proposed legislation by the war department is enacted by Congress. Governor Lister writes to advisory board members outlining the potential recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Medical Advisory Boards
War Department
Congress
Medical Advisory Board
Lister
Man Held After Alleged Sales Of Solidarity Publications
Ralph Anderson, 34, is held in the city jail Friday on a charge related to selling copies of the New Solidarity and W. W. Publication at Sixth Ave and King St Thursday night. No definite charge has been entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solidarity
Ralph Anderson
New
W. W
Sixth Ave
King St
Northwest men aboard N P wounded and missing
List of wounded and onboard personnel from the Northwest aboard the N P includes A Y Zerman Sunnyside Morris Hopkin Wm L Lyons Raymond C Mitchell 0 Orfield Jake Poole Marcus Snyder Lorene KE Forrest Capt Quinton Prendergast Philip S Tomlin Lee Zieman Edward Barnes Kohn F Bush George R Roberts Q D Carpenter Lawrence Whalen John J Shannon Albert Norman Jose Waunch Harry W Daniela Jas Ed Pierce Ernest Padlonerd Hoppins N Errickson Willie Gregory. Walter R Smith 27 is wanted for forgery per Grays Harbor sheriff and Seattle police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Y. Zerman
Sunnyside
Wash
Morris Hopkin
Wm. L. Lyons
Spokane
Raymond C. Mitchell
Orfield
Tacoma
Jake Poole
Covena
Marcus Snyder
Yakima
Lorene KE. Forrest
Capt
Quinton Prendergast
Doty
Philip S. Tomlin
Bangor
Lee Zieman
Aberdeen
Edward Barnes
Kohn F. Bush
Ellensburg
George R. Roberts
Olypia
Q. D. Carpenter
Stuttgart
Lawrence Whalen
Seattle
John J. Shannon
Albert Norman
Jose Waunch
Centralia
Harry W. Daniela
Bellingham
Jas
Ed. Pierce
Ernest Padlonerd
North Yakima
Hoppins N. Errickson
Redmond
Willie Gregory
Own One Of These
For further particulars look under Business Opportunities in next Monday's Star.
How Shall We Honor Our Returned Men
Washington soldiers will soon be home and deserve a grand welcome. Citizens should meet them at the station with a parade, bands, and decorations, then pledge a lasting square deal for all, urging Olympia's Legislature to merit public scrutiny and wise action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olympia
Aimee
7 Cent Fare Strikes Hit Denver Transit
Denver faces escalating protests as workers refuse the new 7 cent fare and 1 cent transfer fee. About ten thousand demonstrators halted trolley service last night by cutting ropes and seizing cars, while today workers commandeered a car and rerouted it to work. In Kansas City, deputy U S marshals guard street car lines as federal operation continues since the strike began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Kansas City
United States
U. S. Slashes Shipping Rates Behind Government Competition
The U S shipping board sets a rate of 30 dollars per ton for the Western Night for Japan, cutting private rates by 15 dollars. Officials foresee broad wage and price effects as government shipping expands in the Orient, with private shippers likely to match the new figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Shipping Board
Japan
Oriental
Influenza Menace Persists as Cases Rise in City
Influenza remains a danger with three day rise in cases after a brief dip. City health reports two deaths and 49 cases on Friday, 11 deaths and 173 cases on Thursday. Health Commissioner J. B. McBride urges personal health precautions throughout winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8
Mefiride
Mcbride
Soldiers and Workmen Councils Endorsed by Seattle Unions
Metal trades delegates representing more than 20 000 Seattle workers unanimously endorsed a resolution Thursday evening urging the formation of soldiers and workmen councils by local labor unions and the creation of a fund to aid soldiers in distress. The resolution was introduced by the United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters local union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
The
United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters
Berger 10 Be Called Again at Espionage Trial
Chicago January 3 Victor Berger was to take the stand again in his espionage trial with four fellow socialists. During cross examination he said he did not believe the sinking of the Lusitania caused war though he called it a beastly act. He opposed war with Mexico but said Villa should not have invaded U S territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Victor Berger
Socialista
Berger
Lusitania
Mexico
Villa
Janitor Confesses in Whisky Theft Case
Police report J J Martin a public safety building janitor arrested Monday connected to Thomas Simmons Alaska minor theft of 68 quarts whisky from the dry squad storeroom on November 3 confessed Friday to the theft. Chief J F Warren says Martin had denied involvement though Simmons accused him. A $500 reward posted by Sergi Jennings is to be paid to Warren though the chief says he will not accept it. Informations charging the men with burglary in the second degree were filed in superior court Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Martin
Public Safety Building
Thomas Simmons
Alaska
J. F. Warren
Martin
Altho
Simmons
Hkoth
Sergi Jennings
Warren
Vancouver Man Believed To Die By Own Action
New York police report Henry O. Wooten of Vancouver British Columbia was found dead in a hotel room with a shotgun nearby. Authorities believe the death was a self inflicted action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry 0. Wooten
Vancouver
B.C
Conscience Visits J Bruce Ismay Donation For Seamen
New York reports J Bruce Ismay former White Star official who survived the Titanic disaster donated 125000 dollars to a fund aiding needy seamen, reflecting a charitable response amid ongoing coverage of the tragedy and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Italy Large Day Opens With Roosevelt Welcome In Rome
President Wilson arrived in Rome on a special train at 10 30 am amid a roaring reception from King Victor Emmanuel Queen Elena and the Duchess of Aosta. An American artillery band played as gaily decorated royal rooms greeted the arriving party and thousands cheered along the route from Paris. American embassy staff and allied diplomats lined the platform while troops were inspected and saluted before the royal carriages departed amid further cheers from officers and Red Cross and YMCA workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Emmanuel
Elena
Lycatay
Wilken
Paris
Rome
Prince of
Udine
Page
Cellere
Guard of Honor
Red Cross
President Wilson Unable to Visit Switzerland
The American legation has notified the Swiss government that President Wilson regrets he cannot make a visit to Switzerland. The message dates from January 3 in Berne and conveys the president’s regrets over the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Legation
Wilson
Switzerland
President Wilson to Visit Belgium After Rome Return
President Wilson is expected to travel to Belgium immediately after returning to Paris from Rome, signaling a shift in diplomatic engagements as he continues his European itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Belgium
Paris
Rome
Pope Benedict to Convene Big Conference After Peace
Rome January 5 Pope Benedict plans a large conference in Rome after peace is signed chiefly to reorganize church work abroad authorities say the move aims to streamline Catholic outreach worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Benedict
President Wilson Welcome Arrives in Turin on Rome Journey
President Wilson and party received a great ovation in Turin as they travel toward Rome. The mayor welcomed them and women presented Mrs. Wilson with flowers while American soldiers saluted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Wilson
Rome
Baker Proposes 500,000 Volunteer Army to Speed Demobilization
Secretary of War Baker urged a temporary 500,000 man volunteer army to hasten discharge of already serving troops. He said Congress would soon be asked to authorize this force, which would be temporary and aimed at speeding demobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Congress
House Military Committee
McAdoo outlines railroad reform options before Senate
Director General McAdoo tells the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that return to hundreds of prewar railroad companies is unlikely without reforms. He cites three paths: private operation, government control, or a consolidated system under strict oversight. He lists reforms such as uniform timetables, through billing, standardized equipment, and centralized terminals, noting some could survive private operation while others could not. The discussion notes about 180 operating railroads in 1917 with varying revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Senate Interstate Commerce
McAdee
Railroad Administration
United States
Poles Capture Three German Towns in Advancing Omaha Front
Polish forces advancing into Germany have taken the towns of Gnesen Schrimm and Gratz according to a Berlin dispatch. Strong German units moved from Berlin and Dresden to mass near Posen as the frontier tightens with Gnesen thirty miles northeast of Posen and Schrimm and Gratz adjacent, twenty two miles southwest of Posen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Germany
Gnesen
Schrimm
Gratz
Berlin
Dresden
Posen
Schrimm and
Jacent
Allies Agree to New German Confederation Plan
Vienna January 3. President Wilson David Lloyd George and Clemenceau have agreed on creating a new German confederation under Bavaria's direction. The Prague report says the plan includes breaking Prussian supremacy dividing Posen Silesia the Rhine and separating lands where Hungarian is not spoken. It also calls for establishing a Dane bound Czecho-Slovak confederation including German Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Bavaria
Maharyk
Prague
Posen
Silesia
Rhine
Czechs Advancing Now Upon Vienna
VIENNA Jan 3 Czech forces have occupied Presvsuncg and are believed to be advancing upon Vienna and Budapest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Presvsuncg
Viensna
Budapest
British Troops Landed at Riga
London report says British troops have landed at Riga according to a Copenhagen dispatch dated January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
London
A _ Central
Copenhagen
Strained Turkish Bulgarian Relations Amid Adrianople Clash
Reports say Turkish forces expelled 20 000 Bulgarians at Adrianople as Turkey Bulgaria relations worsen. Miss Birdie Campbell head of the U S employment service women’s division in Seattle will speak to the Girls’ Business club Monday at 7 80 on the subject Girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonika
Turkey
Bulgaria
Adrianople
Birdie Campbell
United States Employment Service
Seattle
Girls’ Business Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.P
Pacific
Chy
Packers
U.S
Yank
N. P
Walter R. Smith
Sheriff's Office
Grays Harbor
U. S
Conscience
Italy
King
Henry Wood
United Press
Dan
Shakex
R. R. Need
Senate
Tee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!