American Money Kings Plan To curb German Militarism
The Chamber of United States aims to mobilize 500 000 business men for a referendum endorsing a plan to pressure German liberals to abandon the military state. President Wilson backs the effort, linking Germany’s future economic access to willingness to shed militarism and pursue peace.
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United States
Atten Mm
Teuton
Wilson
Germany
Mailli
Chamber
Congress
Turks Violate Armistice Reported Near Trebizond
RAD news report from Jan 14 states Turkish forces violated the armistice by landing 26,000 troops at Trebizond and Rize. A submarine is said to have sunk a Russian transport, according to word received.
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Rad
Turkey
Rua
Trebizond
Rize
Mary Graham Found After Overnight Pickup at King Street Station
Police say Mary Graham was picked up at King Street station Saturday in an altered condition and remains in custody for investigation. Efforts to locate her daughter Inez have failed. authorities continue inquiries.
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Mary Graham
Inez
St Jacobs Liniment Claim for Quick Rheumatic Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a painless remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It promises instant relief, softens soreness, and claims safety for skin while urging readers to obtain a trial bottle at any drug store. It also cites neuralgia lumbago sprains and swellings as target ailments.
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St. Jacobs
St. Liniment
St. Jacobs Liniment
Camp Funston Swooning Over Life End By Captain
Althe, a 17 year old Ottawa student, named in a note found after Capt. Whisler’s suicide, could not be disclosed by army officers. She swooned upon hearing the news but recovered and said Whisler was a kind and good man. Officials cleared her of any involvement.
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Camp Funston
Kan
Whisler
Ottawa
Capt. Whisler
Tit
Two Men to be Charged in Pigott Printing Plant Raid
Prosecuting Attorney Lundin will charge G. Murl Gordon formerly an officer in the French aero squadron and J. Fred Drake with malicious destruction of property related to the raid on the Pigott printing plant. Chief Warren reported no liquor seized from Sammies visiting Seattle in the prior weekend.
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Pigott
Lundin
G. Murl Gordon
Aero Squadron
Red Cross
J. Fred Drake
Seattle
National emergency fleet needs 100000 men and 12000 officers
The United States requires 100000 sailors and 12000 officers for the emergency fleet. A new navigation school opens in Seattle on the 16th, joining four existing Northwest schools in Seattle Tacoma Portland and Bellingham.
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Uncle Sam
Seattle
Northwest
Tacoma
Portland
Bellingham
Emergency Fleet Service
W. J. Gramba
Stuart Building
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Children
An advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for sick or constipated children. It claims quick relief, notes a coated tongue as a sign of trouble, and warns to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company with a marked pleasant taste and clear directions.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Hanson Is the Man for Seattle's Lawful City
A pro Hanson letter argues for a nonpartisan mayor to restore order and public welfare. It lists Hanson’s 1909 legislature record, including anti race track gambling law, Local Option support, eight hour work, woman suffrage, and labor committee work, claiming he stands for public good over special privilege and a government of law.
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Hanson
Seattle
House
Senate
Nun
Supreme Court
Labor
Washington
National Progressive Party
National Progressive
Woodrow Wilson
American Munitionettes Organize First Woman's Machinists' Union
Lowell Massachusetts January 14 1918 Munitionettes 2700 strong form Local 738 of the International Association of Machinists. Mrs Alice Shea leads the all women officers at United States Cartridge plant. They organize to win equal treatment with men while avoiding harm to male workers. Women perform gauge sort presses heading and shell drawing machines and expect to continue after the war.
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J. H W. Duckworth
Lowell
Mass
Low@l
International Association of Machinists
Alice Shea
Germans devise new horror for Americans in war report
Rotterdam dateline reports British prisoners claim Germany has created a new weapon aimed at Americans. The device is said to be thoroughly tested though its exact nature is not disclosed. The claim comes from German prisoners cited by United Press dispatches via William Philip Simms.
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Rotterdam
Germany
United Preas
William Philip Simms
Piritieh Front
Hotel Manager Cheshire Mitchell Takes Donnelly in Tacoma
Cheshire Mitchell former manager of the Butler hotel assumes control of the Donnelly hotel in Tacoma He intends improvements totaling twenty thousand dollars to upgrade the property and attract guests.
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A. Cheshire Mitchell
Butler Hotel
Tacoma
60000 Boys In Chicago Help Shovel Snow
Chicago faces record snow with trains stalled and fuel and food scarcities. The city mobilizes volunteers as 60000 schoolboys join shovel crews, schools closed for fuel conservation, and coal commandeered for essential deliveries while mail and freight get priority.
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Chicago
Middle West
Snew
Chicago School Board
Fuel Administration
Girls Hike Thru Oriental Wilds
Doris E. Skinner and Ruth O’Brien, California socialites, completed a 10 months walk through China, Japan, and the Philippines. They prove petticoats can travel off the beaten path, embracing globe trotting on foot rather than by conventional means.
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Gulliver
Doris E. Skinner
Rutha
O'Brien
California Society
Giria
China
Japan
Philippines
Accomplice Sought in Belton Army Bank Murders
Militia officials pursue the theory that an accomplice aided the Beileve Camp bank robbery in Fort Worth area, where four men were killed with a hatchet and one wounded. Capt. Whisler killed himself after a note suggested planned death. Investigators seek the missing case papers and a possible $75,000 loot. The cashier Kearney Wornall faces injuries but shows potential recovery.
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Camp Funston
Kan
Army
Eit
Lewise FE. Whisler
Whisler
Kearney Wornall
Y M C A to Dedicate Flag with 300 Stars
The Seattle Y M C A plans a Monday night dedication of a service flag bearing more than 300 stars at its annual meeting. The event begins with a 6 15 dinner, with Worrall Wilson delivering the dedicatory address and reporting on war work. David G Latshaw will explain how the War Work Fund aids soldiers.
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Seattle
Worrall Wilson
Y. M. C. A. War Work Fund
David G. Latshaw
National War Work Council
Mayor Calls for Additional Police Judge and Dam Plan
In his annual report to the council Mayor Gil urges appointing another police judge. The document also recommends constructing a water storage dam at Swanvike and extending steam plant supply to the business district via Western ave and Seneca st.
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Gordon
Gil
Swanvike
Western Ave
Seneca St
Messenger Girls Of Sixteen Face Age Rule Push
New York report notes the Women's Trade League seeks to ban messenger girls under 25. The push targets workers described as sweet sixteens, aiming to raise minimum age for messengers nationally.
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New York
Women's Trade League
Short Named Labor Head In Washington State Federation
William Short new head of the Washington State Federation of Labor chosen by the executive committee after J. P. Marsh of Everett resigned. Marsh serves on President Wilson's mediation commission in the East.
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William Short
United Mine Workers
Will
Washington State Federation
J. P. Marsh
Everett
Marsh
President Wilson
Mediation Commission
Three Brass Bands at Gunn’s Funeral in Chinatown
New York report notes Old Tom Gunn mayor of Chinatown held a notably noisy funeral. Three brass bands, 150 hacks, and five sightseeing automobiles lined the procession, creating a record setting scene.
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Gunn
New York
Tom Gunn
Chinatown
Walter Cousins Held After Admitting Bogus Checks
Walter Cousins a 20 year old ship joiner was arrested by the police Saturday and is held pending investigation after admitting he cashed a number of bogus checks according to the police.
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Walter Cousins
Peptiron Iron Tonic Promises Strength and Health
The advertisement touts Peptiron as an iron tonic that blends iron with pepsin nux celery gentian and other tonics. It claims easy digestion quick assimilation and benefits for anemia thin blood paleness nerve debility and brain fatigue with one or two pills after meals.
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U. S. Shipping Board
Buck’s
Ostermoor Mattress
Pullman
M.a.gottstein
Second Ave
Pike
Mystery Woman
Sammies
Warren
U. S
Trinity Episcopal Parish
Pighthave
James At
Edwin J. Brown
Man
First Woman’s Machinists’ Union
Women Machinists’ Union
Madison
Armstrong
Armstrong’s Baby Dolls
Oriental Wilds
Short New Labor
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