Lloyd George Sets Peace Terms to United Labor Stand
Britain’s premier Lloyd George outlines aims to Liberals and laborists, insisting Britain and allies seek to alter Germany’s imperial constitution not destroy its neighbors. He calls for Belgium’s complete restoration, reparations, Polish independence, Arab and Armenian self rule, and African administration, plus armament limits and treaty sanctity.
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Britain
Czernin
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Coart
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Austro-Hungary
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Belgium
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Poland
Europe
Arabia
Armenia
Mesopotamia
Syria
Palestine
Russia
Anl
Liber
Labor Party
Presi
Dent Wilson
Czernan
Government to seize coal mines urged by Peabody
George Foster Peabody, director of the Federal Reserve Bank, calls for immediate government takeover of coal mine operations to secure unified railroad management and lower costs. He argues coal should be public property and criticizes private control as a burden on the nation. Public sentiment should push the president to act now.
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New York
George Foster Peabody
Federal Reserve Bank
Peabody
Democratic National Committee
Basil M. Manly
Ita
Federal charge placed against Dry Squad head
Dry Squad leader George Comstock was freed on bail only to be rearrested on conspiracy charges filed by U S District Attorney Clay Allen. Police Chief Warren said the investigation is just getting started after prior habeas corpus efforts failed and Comstock remained jailed.
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George Comstock
Mackintosh
U. S
Clay Allen
Warren
Frater
Lundin
Comstock
Stringer
William 8. Smith
Smith
Faulkner
Johnny Mertz
Milton Apartments
Seventh Ave
Joe Revelle
BE. J. McAllister
Sergi
John F. Dore
Dore
Chief Warren to Lead Seattle Booze Squad
Seattle gains a dry squad head as Chief of Police Joel Warren names himself to direct the unit personally. He promises to oversee all liquor seizure accounting from now on.
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Joel Warren
Kerensky Bank Find and UW War Recruit Move
A bank in Petrograd disclosed 317000 roubles in the name of former Premier A F Kerensky. Six hundred men from the University of Washington have gone to war.
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University of Washington
U.S. Ownership Demand Shapes Rail Policy Debate
Senate allies led by Senator Johnson push government ownership of railroads reclaiming public funds for pipelines. Simultaneous push by Senator Smoot of a radical revenue bill echoes wealth conscription ideas from past sessions. Johnson claims people should own lines if they fund improvements. Key players Cummins Kenyon Borah Hollis Keating Doremus Fees appear ready to fight.
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Jang
Johnson
California
Congress
Smoot
Johnson Borah
Wilson
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Kenyon
Borah
Hollis
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House
News Variety Seen in The Star Liberty Sunday
Photographer Jacoba captured a busy week with events to be shown in The Star Liberty Weekly Sunday at Liberty. Items include the Snoqualmie river rampage, Seattle Auto Club opening a highway strip, visits by Rear Admiral Coontz and Gen. Foltz, police activity, and Woodland Park 200 resident scenes.
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Star-Liberty
Liberty
Jake
Snoqualmie River
Seattle Auto Club
Wedderburn Displays Patriotism as Draft Numbers Fall
In Wedderburn Oregon on January 6 two draft age men remain unfit and home service flags hang in every dwelling as the town boasts its strong patriotic stance.
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Wedderburn
Ore
Chinese Restaurateurs Form Board for Chop Suey On Meatless Tuesdays
Ten Chinese restaurateurs in Chicago will serve on a board to decide what constitutes the chop in chop suey on meatless Tuesdays. The move aims to standardize offerings and clarify menu definitions amid changing dietary guidelines.
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Chicago
Spar for New Battle Grips in Icy Fight
By WM. Philip Simms British and German armies trade sparring in icy France as trenches freeze and shell fragments fly. Since New Year more than a dozen raids from Ypres to St Quentin mark ongoing small actions while German air patrols watch the skies for British movements.
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France
Ypres
St. Quentin
Puzzling Digs and Dry Squad Talk In City Observations
A string of whimsical notes shows residents and officers on Second Ave with varied outfits and moods. References to bootlegging, a gambling party, and moral squad titles hint at local tensions amid Seattle's wet and dry campaigns and police weariness.
DRY SQUAD GLOSSARY A cautionary liquor glossary
A glossary compiled after investigation by Mr. Joseph Warren detailing coded terms for illicit liquor and concealment methods. It lists items like an apple customer box of apples dynamite cover and auto polish non explosive alongside brands such as Old Oscar.
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Oscar
Joseph Warren
C. P
Comstock released as warrant failure sparks new charges
Judge Mackintosh released Comstock after Sheriff Stringer admitted no warrant was filed charging him with violation of law. Conspiracy to violate the Reed amendment over importing liquor was filed at 1 p.m. before Commissioner McClelland, with bail set at 5,000 by attorney John Dore.
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Mackintosh
Stringer
Comstock
Ral Faulkner
McClelland
John Dore
Comestock
Gambler claims robbery after hotel raid window escape
Joe Ravelle, a city squad officer, was arrested Friday and charged with sweeping stakes at the Commercial hotel raid on December 14. He says he and others were robbed and that money vanished during the escape through a window. Affidavits support the charges and Ravelle and Comstock are suspended pending trial.
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Joe Ravelle
Dity Squad
Warren
Ravelle
Paddy Madden
John Doe
Richard Roe
Saville Praises Chief as Ban Rumor Lifts in Seattle
Jan 5 Col. Saville head of military police said Chief Warren is doing fine high grade work when asked about a rumor that the Seattle city ban would be lifted soon. Saville refused further comment.
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Camp Lewis
Warren
Col. Saville
Seattle
Ole Hansen Visits Camp Lewis Today
Ole Hansen visits Camp Lewis forenoon today meeting with officers. He is a candidate for mayor of Seattle and discussed whether his visit would affect a ban against him.
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Ole Hansen
Camp Lewis
Ok Hamsson
Qamap Lewis
Jon Seattle
Hanson
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