The Greatest Nation Supports League Of Nations View
The piece argues U S power in wealth population and military capacity supports a League of Nations. It cites 250 billion wealth and 50 60 billion income with over 100 million people and 20 million militia age, comparing Britain France Japan and others, urging peace through collective security. War mothers are busy honoring returning soldiers.
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League of Nations
Uncle Sam
United States
British Empire
Congo
India
Africa
Egypt
England
France
Japan
Atlantic
Mexico
Canada
Pacific
Woodrow Wilson
Versailles
Mother, Be Boy's Sweetheart How to keep The Boy from going wrong
A classic note extols the mother as a boy’s guiding sweetheart. It recalls Ben McLean, a WWI hero who died in France after saying his mother is his sweetheart. The article argues a mother’s steadfast love prevents youth from going astray and urges gratitude to such mothers.
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Ben McLean
Ben
William McLean
Dunmore
Civilization chides Eskimos says Stefansson in New York
Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson warns against civilizing Eskimos arguing civilization brings booze disease and new habits that kill. He asks if fault lies with savages or civilization while noting civilization can be improved and savages need improvement. Mrs Wilson chats with the queen in London about weather and husbands.
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Viljhalmar Stefansson
New York
Stefansson
London
Wacky 1916 Clippings and Social Snippets From Union Papers
A kaleidoscope of quotes and brief notes ranges from McAdoo halving rail fare for pastors to authors of war books being stripped of power. A brother Karl in Italy reports a seven day battle with no injuries while jokes about onions and Hill Hohenzollern fill pages. A Syracuse worker comments on fashion and a brewery dispute looms with Mrs. Busch.
Moonlight Ramble Lands Fred in Jail
A 17 year old, Fred Alward, is stopped by motorcycle officers on Third Ave and Stewart St at 2 am. They question his sack claimed to contain greens for hungry rabbits though the moonlit tale and missing greens prompt police to detain him for investigation.
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Fred
Fredia
N. P. Anderson
Dench
Miller Freeman to Resume Civilian Duties After War Service
Commander Miller Freeman plans retirement from his post at the University of Washington naval training camp where about million men have been instructed for service since America entered the war. He will return to private publishing interests and join the public reconstruction effort. Commander A Scott succeeds Freeman at Beattie after arriving in Seattle and staying at the Hotel Washington. Freeman organized the naval reserve in the district in 1909.
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Miller Freeman
University of Washington Naval Training Camp
America
Freeman
A. Scott
Beattie
Scott
Washington
Naval Reserve
Freeman Cave
Is Your Job Worth Doing by Rev Charles Stelzle
An essay argues opposition strengthens effort. It likens a resisting stream to a man facing foes, claiming challenges deepen character and power. The author urges embracing struggle to achieve meaningful work and growth.
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Charles Stelzle
May Set Down Bars for School Teachers
The upcoming school board faces a lingering issue from the old board over a maximum age for teachers. Superintendent Frank H. B. Cooper recommended a teacher over 40 for permanent appointment and asked for an exception. New member W. J. Santmyer opposes the age rule, urging its removal, and the matter was left on the table.
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Frank HB. Cooper
W. J. Santmyer
249 New Flu Cases in Portland in Day
Portland health bureau reported 249 new influenza cases and seven deaths yesterday. Officials blamed Christmas shopping and New Year celebrations for the spike.
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Portland
Health Bureau
Swamp Commander With Applications at Camp Lewis
Jan 4 shutdown follows 10 percent charging by application for the 13th division. Maj. W. G. Miller, adjutant, reports hundreds of requests for diems al. and confusion over the new policy.
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Camp Lewis
Maj
W. G. Miller
Editor Letter Proposes Goat Rangeland Plan for Soldiers
The Star editor suggests using Cascade and Olympic land for 2000 foot wide tracts fenced with net wire and stocked with 100 Siberian goats per farm. January and February would be best to import thousands of goats to start the program and aid returning servicemen.
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Cascade
Olympic Ranges
Biberia
Slippery Sidewalks Slam City Pedestrians
Frosty streets sent pedestrians sliding across the city on Saturday. N P Nelson of 722 Summit Ave N was knocked unconscious catching a street car near Merceret and Mast Lake at 6 35 am and is hospitalized with head injuries. Many others were treated for fall injuries as authorities reported widespread slips on icy pavements and building entrances.
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Yerler Way
Public Safety Building
N. P. Nelson
Summit Ave. N
Nelson
Merceret
Mastlake
Wilson Avenue Projects Costed At 253000 In City Plan
The streets committee recommends Wilson avenue grading paving and sewers at about 253000. Rainier avenue trunk sewer bidding 220000 is deferred three weeks. A hearing January 22 will address a 42nd avenue trunk sewer project costing 321000.
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Streets Committee
Wilson Ave
Rainier Ave
42Nd Ave
Police Believe They Have Tool Thieves
Police claim to have solved recent tool thefts from houses under construction. Brothers DD. BK. and Cr. G. Ward of Seattle were arrested after tools were carried in trunks and suitcases to Tacoma and other nearby cities. Ward arrests occurred in Tacoma and Seattle.
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DD. BK
Cr. G. Ward
Seattle
Lieut. Wickman
Tacoma
Ward
91st Troops Down Pride of Prussians in World War I
Washington state readers receive Maj. Gen. William H. Johnston’s letter praising the 91st Infantry Division for gallantry on the Western Front. The division, with Seattle‑area soldiers, fought from Montigny to the Meuse Argonne, aiding Pershing’s First American Army and earning honors while advancing through Belgium and into the final push before the armistice.
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Linter
William H. Johnston
Weenstern
Washington
Pagny- Sur- Meuse
Meuse
J. J Pershing
St. Mihiel Millent
Meuse River
Argonne Forest
50Th Army Corps
George H. Cameron
Forest de Homme
Clermont, Verdun
Vauquois
Fifth Army Corps
Seattle
Flanders
Belgium
le King
Elgium
Tienoudy
Seventh Army Corps
Mascenet
Lin Moet
Sium
Lys
Audenarde
Corpa
Venet
Beheldt
Brussels
United States
Meuse-Argonne
Washi
WM. H. Johnston
Terminal Plan Up Wednesday
An elective commission will probe a proposed Greater Puget Sound rail terminal system at a Tacoma meeting Wednesday. A draft unites freight for Tacoma Everett and Seattle under one management to cut shipping costs and was tentatively endorsed in Seattle.
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Puget Sound
State Public Service Commission
Tacoma
Everett
Seattle
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Port Commission
Arso
Olympia
Bond robber is sentenced in Seattle case
Edelstein was sentenced to five to eleven years at hard labor in the Walla Walla penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing war savings stamps and securities from Seattle brokers in September. Prosecutors sought three to fifteen years but the judge declined to lighten the sentence. Edelstein allegedly had over $20,000 in securities, about $15,000 recovered. The new law firm Kellogg Hyde Luccock will open offices in the Central building with partners Hyde and Luccock.
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Ixadore
Eldestein
Wa Walla
Supe
Hiall
Seattle
Halli
Edelstein
Kellogg, Hyde & Luccock
J. Y. C. Kellogg
Edward C. Hyde
Eugene Luccock
North 3490 Calls for Main 1280 in Prolonged Taxi Frustration
A tense exchange unfolds as North 3490 dials repeatedly for Main 1280, awaiting a supervisor after two hours. The caller laments trains missed and Christmas wishes drift amid long silences and volleying prompts about the supervisor’s availability.
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North
Canada Death Toll Matches U S at 60,383
Ottawa report states Canada’s World War death toll reached 60,383 with total casualties 220,182, figures issued by the minister of militia show these losses are nearly the same as America’s.
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Canada
U. S
Ottawa
Can
Minister of Militia
Gottstein Case Is Under Advisement
Attorney Allen seeks a new trial for his client William Gottstein convicted of murdering John Murray near Des Moines on October 4. Superior Judge took the motion under advisement Friday afternoon after hearing counsels arguments.
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Allen
William Gottstein
John Murray
Des Moins
Burglar Leaves Personal Touch at Quinn Hotel
A burglar tied Laurence Holmes' leather wallet to the outer door knob of his room at the Quinn hotel, 708 University Avenue, Friday night after taking $20 and a pawn ticket for Holmes' watch. The derisive act followed the theft, revealing the intruder's taunting motive.
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Laurence Holmes
Quinn
University
Tholmes
Daylight Bandit Steals Jewelry in Broad Daylight
A daylight bandit about 18 years old entered the jewelry store of two dore Steinberg and escaped with jewelry valued in the thousands. The theft occurred during busy daylight as hundreds of passersby witnessed the daring hold up in San Francisco.
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Ban Francisco
Dore Steinberg
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