Three States Ratify to Reach Prohibition Milestone
Colorado Iowa and Oregon joined thirty three legislatures in approving the national prohibition bone dry amendment. Wisconsin and Oregon also voted affirmatively while California faces a certification challenge. Nebraska Utah and others are expected to ratify soon as liquor interests plan legal action to block ratification.
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Russia Peace Delegation Likely Determined At Paris Talks
Paris January 15 The Inter-allied war council prepared to decide Russia’s representative at the peace congress. A commission to investigate conditions in Russia would report to Versailles, guiding potential recognition of the soviet government and allied factions. Provisional British dominions delegation terms lingered for final action.
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United Press
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Inter-allied War Council
Versailles
League of Nations
Questions buzz as peace meet waits opening
William Philip Simms reports as the peace congress readies for its first full session on Saturday at 2 30 p m. Key issues include whether the opening session will be open or secret and who will preside. Clemenceau plans to raise the league of nations first with the Bolshevik question following.
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William Philip Simms
United Press
League of Nations
Clemenceau
Wilson
Poland
Willison
Col House Reported Much Improved in Paris
Paris January 15 Colonel House, still confined to bed with indigestion, is reported by his son in law Gordon Auchinclo as very satisfactory and expected to be out within a few days.
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Gordon Auchincloas
United Press
Artillery Men Back in America Return From War Voyage
York harbor welcomed artillerymen who trained at Camp Lewis and sailed July 13 on the Baltic. They were near Bordeaux and Neufchateau before moving to the front, with 45 officers and 1,254 enlisted men aboard. Twenty two cases of influenzine were reported during the voyage home, which proceeded uneventfully until a second-day incident at sea.
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Mail for Homecoming Soldiers Routed Through Rocky Mountain Club
Returning Western soldiers in New York will receive The Star copies upon landing. Herbert Wall, secretary of the Rocky Mountain club, telegraphs Seattle that the club will forward letters to soldiers by care of the New York group. Seattle relatives can have mail delivered for soldiers by addressing it to the Rocky Mountain club in New York.
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Atlantic
Herbert Wall
Rocky Mountain Club
New York
Wall
Seattle
Attempted theft at government whiskey storehouse ends in arrest
Jay Campbell and Wayland Pomeroy, shipyard workers, were arrested at 5 a m in the Reli able Transfer Co warehouse at 1302 Post St while attempting to steal government whiskey. Officers say Campbell menaced officer Wilson with a revolver but retreated. both men held on open charges after officers found flashlights hacksaws and keys.
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Wayland Pomeroy
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Reliable Transfer Co
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Pomeroy
Rib Injury In Auto Crash On Eastlake Avenue
Mrs. M. 8. Spencer, 52, of 1527 Eastlake avenue, was struck near her home Wednesday at 7 am by an automobile driven by Stephen Blower of Skinner and Eddy. Blower was arrested and released on recognizance after giving his version to police. Spencer suffered a broken rib and possible internal injuries.
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Ex-service men urged to use Star situation wanted column
All ex service men are invited to use the situation wanted column of The Star without charge. Copy of your ad may be left at Star office, 7th and Union, or the downtown branch located at Bartell's, 610 Second Ave.
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Solons Hear Governor's Reconstruction Plan
Governor Lister urges statewide improvements under reconstruction, seeking a $60,000 capital memorial, a $100,000 emergency highway fund, $100,000 for irrigation survey, and dyking and drainage programs. He calls for government land reclamation cooperation, a 20 to 25 member state constabulary, and full employment for workers.
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Capital Memorial Monument
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Washington Governor Lister urges reform and unity in state program
Gov Benet Lister in the 16th session calls for simultaneous advance of reform and readjustment in Washington. He backs land reclamation highway and building progress a $100000 survey for Columbia Basin irrigation and federal cooperation to push initial land reclamation steps. He emphasizes employment with fair wages, industrial unity, and a strong state role in postwar reconstruction.
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Old-Time Moocher Dies in Oregon Hotel Room
An elderly Wash ington man known as a long time moocher was found dead in his Oregon hotel room late Tuesday night. Described as a habitual drinker who relied on free lunches and handouts, he had drifted through saloons and was once supported by the Battalion Army for over a year.
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At. I. Larson
Oregon
Lerson
Treat Them Right Promises For Soldiers Urged In WA
An appeal urges immediate aid for returning service members arguing promises made to soldiers were not kept. It calls for congress to approve $800 for each discharged Army or Navy man and lists Washington senators and congressmen to contact with a ready draft letter.
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John F. Miller
Albert Johnson
C. C. Dill
Wm. la Follette
Lynn Hadley
Washington, D. C
Washington Soldiers to Receive Month Pay from State
Olympia reports a bill by Senator Lamping to pay every Washington soldier or sailor ten dollars per month of war service from state funds. It would appropriate seven hundred fifty thousand dollars and has war veterans associations’ support. Senator Smith and Representative Cotterill seek a memorandum to Congress for a three hundred dollar cash bonus plus uniforms.
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Reconstruction Congress
Blackmailer Accuses Senator in Han Probe Controversy
Senator Thomas of Colorado defended I N Stevens and Alva A Swain after Austin J Smith of Los Angeles called them a German propaganda target. Smith denounced as a liar and blackmailer saying he believes him to be a forger.
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Austin J. Smith
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Kenney Admits Temperament Keeps Him From Work
Kennedy arrested at Eighth avenue and King Street Tuesday night allegedly confessed to Police Captain Hane Dan and Captain Damm that his temperament prevents work. He reportedly quit that October and has since lived as a wanderer, not seeking employment.
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Hane Dan
Capital on $300 Plan Urges Aid for Discharged Soldiers
Washington's War Parents' bureau appeals for federal funding of 300 per discharged man. They urge citizens to write to Congress as thousands of overseas veterans near discharge from Camp Lewis. Led by President Saunders and Vice President Bickel, the group collaborates with organized labor to secure the appropriation.
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Molasses Tank Blast Wrecks Wharf in Boston
A massive explosion at Puritan Distillers Co in Boston at the landing wharf killed many and injured about a hundred. The blast demolished the wharf building and nearby structures within 400 feet as rescue squads battled molasses flooding the area. Tracks of the Boston Elevated railway were damaged. Dozens of soldiers aided the effort.
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Opposition Mounts to Williams Reappointment in Senate
In Washington on January 15 strong opposition to the renomination of John Skelton Williams as comptroller of the currency surfaces in the Senate.
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Washington
John Skelton Williams
Senate
Secretary Baker May Quit Post
Washington reports persistently that Secretary of War Baker may resign to return to Cleveland and practice law. The motive cited is finances, with some urging him to stay if named attorney general. He has been strained by expenses from Liberty Loan drives and overseas trips, though a resolution of key contracts and the army bill is expected before any departure. Bainbridge Colby has also resigned from a fleet corporation.
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United Presse
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Jan
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Cleveland
Europe
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Army
Bainbridge Colby
Such Fleet Corporation
Teutons Favor Wilhelm Trial for War Deeds
A German commission investigating Kaiser Wilhelm II's responsibility for the war has formally recommended his trial. Herr Kautsky, who led document review in the foreign office archives, cited marginal notes in the Kaiser's handwriting as proof he was a principal warmaker. Berlin dispatches confirm the recommendation.
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Sharp to quit U S ministry and McCormick moves
Washington Jan 15 Officials signaled Vance McCormick who quit as D N C chairman will not replace Ambassador Sharp in Paris. He will stay as adviser to the peace commission and head of the war trade board. Homer S Cummings named likely successor as national committee vice chairman.
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Aero Club seeks Beacon Hill land for air field
Trustees of the Aero Club of the Northwest asked Mayor Hanson to deed over 40 acres on Beacon Hill, the site of the city stockade, for an aerial landing field aligned with plans for a trans continental air mail service. Hanson will study with park board officials and report to the city council.
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Voters to decide on Montlake bridge bond issue
The city council plans a special Friday meeting to consider an ordinance placing the Montlake bridge general bond issue before voters at the March election. Piers for the Lake Washington canal crossing are installed and City Engineer A. H. Dimock is preparing a cost estimate.
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Local murder case granted new trial in Seattle
William Gottstein, Seattle realty dealer, convicted of murdering John Murray near Des Moines on October 4, has been granted a new trial by Superior Judge Frater. The case will be reset by Judge Calvin S. Hall. Defense contends new evidence and improper courtroom conditions influenced the first trial.
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Des Moines
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Soldiers and sailors demand peace vote at labor congress
Chicago January 15 A referendum on peace conference decisions unrestricted passport rights and a soldiers and sailors council is urged in resolutions for the Mooney case drafted by Frank Turco of Seattle He aims to push passage immediately before the conference begins to discuss Mooney's release The congress excludes ultra factions seating about 350 of 1500 attendees and debates spending a $100000 defense fund.
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