Police Break Up Labor Parade After Violent Clash
A labor mass meeting near the Frye hotel ends with mounted police, carbine-armed squads, and photo trucks clearing a crowd of about 500 to 5,000 onlookers from Yesler Hill. Injuries to P. Glenn and others are reported as tensions rise. Organizers plan a base meeting Sunday and push for action by the union.
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Yesler Hill
P. Glenn
Calkers’ Union
Third Ave
Yester Way
Glenn
Yesterway
Washington St
Russian Issue Discussed in Private in Paris
Paris January 17 The great political battle of modern times revolves around Russia and open diplomacy as peace delegates split on whether to pursue a fair inquiry into Russian affairs. United Press notes correspondents seek publicity of the peace talks and self determination questions. The outcome hinges on access to conferences and reactions to British and French proposals.
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Lowell Mellett
United Press
Paris
Russia
America
Humanite
Picton
Great Britain
Complete Listings of the Best Buys in Used Cars
Next Saturday's Star will feature complete listings of the best buys in used cars. The catalog promises a wide range of makes and models, with brief specs and prices to guide buyers.
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Star
Mooney Case Headed to Congress With July 4 Strike
Chicago January report shows Mooney congress proposing a general strike on July 4 and sending a five member delegation to Washington to press the Mooney case. The plan includes habeas corpus actions, a visit to the AFL convention, and California constitutional amendments to aid release efforts.
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Chicago
Washington
Mooney
Resolutions Committee
Mooney Congress
California
American Federation of Labor Convention
International Workers Defense League of California
Silent sentenced in federal cases for defense conspirators
In Sacramento on January 17 Federal Judge Rudkin handed down sentences ranging from one year in Sacramento county jail to ten years at Leavenworth for 423 silent defense conspirators. He detailed the heaviest penalties for those who damaged property, listing numerous individuals by name and sentence.
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Sacramento
Sacramento County
Leavenworth
Rudkin
Mortimer Downing
Frederick Ke Mond
Chris Lauder
Phil McLaughlin
John Grave
J. Port
Jan Quinlan
Edward Quigley
George O'Connell
Roy Connors
Henry Hammer
Pete DeBernardi
Hiram Sprague
Elmer Anderson
Caesar Pabib
Robert Connelan
Frank Elliott
Harry Gray
Herbert Stredwick
John Potthart
Gabe Brewer
Godfrey Ebel
Wm. Hood
Vincent Santelli
George Voetter
Edward Carey
John A. Murphy
Robert Feehan
Jas. Mulroony
J. Price
Joseph Carroll
Otto Blane
Joseph Harper
Harria Latour
Frank Moran
Frank Reilly
Edward Anderson
Felix Cedno
Harry Donovan
W. H. Faust
Chas, Koenig
Wilbur Miller
Albert Whitehead
Theodora Pollak
Basil Saffores
A. L. Fox
Yakima Labor Council Praises Seattle Police Action
The Yakima Trades and Labor Council passed resolutions condemning the Seattle police for breaking up a meeting that demanded withdrawal of American troops from Kuasia. The action was taken Thursday in Yakima.
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Yakima
Seattle
Kuasia
Now House to Have Fight on Rules
Olympia January 17. House members plan to expose the rules committee powers. Elliott of Pierce sought to open doors to any representative and demand roll calls on measures but was ruled out of order. The move will be reintroduced once the committee reports on procedure. Olympia January 17. Returned soldiers and sailors would gain preference for public works jobs if a senate bill by Johnson Spokane passes. Olympia January 17. The house was asked to provide a woman assistant for the commissioner of labor in a bill introduced by Lenson Grays Harbor.
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House
Elliott
Pierce
Rules Committee
Adams
Senate
Johnson
Spokane
Commissioner of Labor
In & Bil
Lenson
Grays Harbor
Influenza Declines in Portland Amid Rainfall Drop
In Portland yesterday influenza cases fell to 219 with ten deaths reported. Officials attribute the decrease to several days of rain and damp conditions.
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Portland
25000 Men Demand New Wage In Northwest Shipyards
The Metal Trades council serving 22 Seattle shipyard unions served strike notices on owners. About 25000 workers threaten a 10 am walkout Tuesday with potential broader Northwest impact. Delegates demanded $8 daily for mechanics $7 for specialists and $6 for unskilled workers, backing a general strike acrossTacoma Vancouver Olympia and Aberdeen. Bert Swain said the strike would proceed and garner national labor support.
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Collins Building
Metal Trades Council
Seattle
Northwest
The
Tacoma
Vancouver
Olympia
Aberdeen
Bert Swain
Swain
Tacoma Labor Backs Seattle Strike Ask
Tacoma Metal Trades council pledged support to Seattle in its strike order but says no immediate Tacoma action. Demands similar to Seattle will be presented to local shipowners. Tacoma requires 15 days' notice before a strike, potentially affecting about 8,000 men.
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Tacoma Metal Trades Council
Heattle Metal Trades Council
Ita
C. KR. Barrett
Connecil
Macy Board
Seattle
Telegraphers May Be Reinstated by Western Union
Portland officials report that discharged Western Union employees will be reinstated nationwide. The decision comes after government control of the wires and follows union affiliation issues. Seattle office has not received word on the status of locked out telegraphers, according to O A Tomlin, assistant manager.
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Western Union
Portland
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Seattle
O. A. Tomlin
Fisherman Sues Towing Company Over Damaged Net
BR Mathies, a local fisherman, sues House Towing after the tug Mary Frances allegedly destroyed his fish net in the Duwamish River on August 3. He seeks 99 dollars in damages, claiming a 60 dollar net loss and 39 dollars for ten days of catch.
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Mary Frances
Duwamish River
BR. Mathies
House Towing Company
Eateh
State Solons Head to Homes for Weekend Session
Olympia reporters describe Senators and representatives rushing to catch special trains to Tacoma and Seattle this morning. Most will not return until Monday.
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Olympia
Senators
Pell Mets
Tacoma
Seattle
Why Are We Held Here Wail of Spruce Conscript
A Spruce division conscript in Joyce Washington criticizes Camp Lewis conditions. The crew alleges civilian bosses override rights, unequal pay with Greek laborers, and limited access to rain gear and clothing at high civilian prices, noting harsh weather and extra burdens.
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The
Star
Camp Lewis
Epruce
Wildernes
Siem
Carey H
Kerbaugh
N Hata
Have You Sent This Dear Congressman Letter From War Draftees
A letter from former service men pleads with a congressman to honor promises to veterans. They urge $300 to start civilian life, recount higher civilian prices versus soldiers pay, extended service, and six months of duties with no pay. The writers express homesickness and demand their return home and fair treatment.
Foch Extends Time of Truce in Armistice Conference
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch and German delegates extended the armistice for one month after Treves talks. The extended agreement includes clauses on agriculture, Russian war prisoners, naval conditions, and material seized from invaded areas.
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Foch
Paris
Henry Albers to Stand Trial on Espionage Case
Henry Albers a Portland millionaire must stand trial on a charge of violating the espionage act. He is set to appear in federal court next Wednesday after his demurrer was overruled. Albers allegedly made seditious remarks while his milling company was selling products to the government.
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Portland
Henry Albers
Albers
United States
Tanks Replace Canal Donkeys
Paris Jan 17 armored tanks will pull canal barges in Marne experiments near Epernay four loaded barges were moved by a light tank at six miles an hour while animal traction can pull one barge at two miles an hour barge service along the Marne will begin at once
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Paris
Marne
Epernay
Twenty five nations to attend peace congress opening
Paris reports that twenty five countries will be represented at the formal opening of the peace congress tomorrow. Alongside the twenty one wartime participants, Peru Ecuador Uruguay and Bolivia will attend after severing relations.
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Paris
Peru
Ecuador
Uruguay
Bolivia
Southeast Storm Warning Extended and Prohibition Law Note
Southeast storm warning order continued Friday as a central Vancouver Island system moves southeast at a slow pace. Expect moderate to strong southeast gales over the next 24 hours. Washington voted for prohibition in November 1914 and the law took effect January 1, 1916.
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Warninles
Vancouver Island
Weather Bureau
Washington
Fathers Must Support Children Born Out of Wedlock
Olympia report notes a house bill by Healey of Pierce would require fathers to pay maintenance for both mother and child. The measure aims to ensure financial responsibility for children born outside marriage.
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Olympia
Healey
Pierce
Traction case to be heard en banc February seventh
Corporation Counsel Walter F. Meter received notice that the Washington Supreme Court will sit en banc on February 7 to hear the traction deal appeal. The superior court had refused a restraining order stopping transfer of the traction system to the city for 15 million dollars in public utility bonds. F. A. Twichell, taxpayer, pursued the suit on appeal.
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Corporation
Walter F. Meter
Olympia
Supreme Court of Nine
F. A. Twichell
Supreme Court On Appeal
Introduce Child Maintenance Law Heads to Senate
Olympia January 17 The child maintenance act endorsed by the women s legislative council provides support for indigent children under school authorities and replaces the women s pension law introduced in the senate by Senators Hastings and Wray.
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Women's Legislative Council
Senate
Hastings and Wray
Reimbursements Planned for Council Aid Push
Olympia January 17 Citizens who advanced 2500 for the state council of defense will be reimbursed if the emergency bill in the appropriations committee passes. Contributors named are J. T. Hefferman C. J. Lord George Donald W W A Lowman and W J Patterson.
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Olympia
State Council of Defense
Appropriations Committee
J. T. Heffernan
C. J. Lord
George Donald
W.W. A. Lowman
W. J. Patterterson
Youngs Named Lighting Chief by City Board
ll.tt Youngs, chairman of the board of public works, was appointed temporary superintendent of the city light and power department Friday by the board. He fills the post left by J. D. Ross, who has suffered a relapse after a serious influenza attack.
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lL.tt Youngs
Board of Public Works
City Lght and Power Department
Youngs
J. D. Ross
Plan sewer work at expense of $42 000
The board of public works received City Engineer A. H. Dimock report showing sewer improvements on 44th 46th and 46th avenues and West will cost about 42000. Bids will be invited soon.
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Board of Public Works
A. H. Dimock
44Th
46Th
46Th Aves. & W
Fight on Phone Rates Now on in Olympia
Attorneys from most cities in the state pressed the public service commission over proposed phone rate increases. If approved, average monthly charges would rise by 75 cents. Seattle City Attorney Kennedy questioned who pays the higher costs, while a phone representative argued funds go to the government and return to stockholders via interest and debt repayments. Municipal lawyers contended residents would be taxed to cover a government deficit.
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Olympia
Public Service Commission
Kennedy
Seattle
Jas. T. Shaw
Regulations on Coal and Coke to Be Off on Feb 1
The Fuel Administration announced that zone regulations on coke and all coal except anthracite will be suspended February 1. Price regulations including agents commissions and wholesale and retail margins on coke and coal will also be suspended except for Pennsylvania anthracite.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Pennsylvania
Royalists Weigh Move to Seize Portugal
London dispatch from Madrid forecasts that royalists may attempt to restore the monarchy in Portugal as factions battle for control weakens the republicans.
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Portugal
London
Madrid
Minnesota ratifies national prohibition amendment
The Minnesota legislature completed ratification of the national prohibition amendment becoming the 40th state to do so. The senate approved yesterday and the house concurred today by a 92 to 0 vote.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Senate
House
Wisconsin Ratifies National Prohibition Amendment
MALISON Wis Jan 17 The Wisconsin legislature completed ratification of the national prohibition amendment with the house voting 68 to 39 after the Senate had approved it two days earlier.
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Malison
Wis
Wisconsin
House
Senate
Irish Assembly to Open Convention in Dublin
The Irish Constituent Assembly will open in Dublin on January 27, announced from Sinn Fein headquarters. The government is believed not to attempt to prevent the proceedings.
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Dublin
Irish Constituent Assembly
Sinn Fein
May Open Meet to Reporters
Paris January 17 President Wilson grows more optimistic about the peace congress situation as preliminary conferences resume. Delegates are expected to act on publicity demands from the newspaper men committee and press delegations from many countries will attend tomorrow's formal opening with a welcoming address by President Poincare.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Paris
Wilson
Europe
Poincare
Wilson Urges Open Covenants Peace Conference Fight
Paris January 17 President Wilson leads push for public representation by press correspondents at the peace conference. He champions open covenants of peace openly arrived at, a point he raised in recent meetings. An agreement appears likely between correspondents and peace delegates.
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United Press
Paris
Wilson
Secrecy in Peace Means New Wars Said by Sen Lewis
Senator Lewis of Illinois a Democratic whip warned in Washington that secrecy at the peace conference could trigger another world war. He backed Senator Korah who also condemned secret diplomacy as a barrier to lasting peace.
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Sen. Lewis
Washington
Lewis
Illinois
Senate
Korah
Fall of Liebknecht and Luxemburg Amid German Turmoil
Berlin Jan 1 United Press Karl Liebknecht the Spartacist leader was killed after a knife attack during a failed bid to overthrow the government Rosa Luxemburg reportedly died in a crowd incident as government authorities vowed severe punishment for the murderers. Arrests were reported in connection with the case.
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Liebknecht
Rosa
Lamswehr
Luxemburg
Red Army Seeks Revenge as Berlin Turmoil Resurges
Berlin and surrounding provinces report a revived revolution following Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg’s executions. Five new divisions arrive in Berlin as government prepares to suppress disturbances with force.
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Zurich
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Rosaburg
Twelve Killed in Dusseldorf Riots Warfare Continues
Berlin dispatch reports ongoing Spartacan guerilla actions in Dusseldorf with rooftops and street firefights. The violence left twelve dead and about forty wounded in yesterday's outbreak as looting and attacks targeted pedestrians and urban areas.
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Dusseldorf
Frank J. Taylor
United Press
Berlin
Spartacan Leaders Confirmed Dead After Escape Attempt
Basle dispatch reports The furter Zeitung confirms the deaths of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. Liebknecht was shot by his escort during an escape attempt. Luxemburg was beaten by a mob and drowned in the Landwehr canal.
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Rosa Luxemburg
Basle
The
Furter Zeitung
Karl Liebknecht
Lenine Arrives in Barcelona Says Telegraph Dispatch
London Jan 17 reports Nikolai Tee nine Russian premier Lenine has arrived in Barcelona via an Ex Telegraph dispatch. No previous reports indicated Lenine even contemplated leaving Russia and the dispatch has no further confirmation.
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London
Nikolai Teenine
Barcelona
Lenine
Russia
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