Allies hold war council in London on Greece crisis and possible revolution
London reports say allied leaders convened abruptly amid Balkan turmoil. An official denial disputed Greek diplomats' withdrawal while rumors spread of a Venizelos led republic proposal and royal power loss for King Constantine as Salonika siege and allied landings loom.
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War Council
Allies
Balkans
Epeeesysepeagiet Aholies
Greece
Rotterdam
Venizelos
Constantine
France
Athens
Liquor raid at Boeing estate uncovers hidden cellars
Deputies seized an estimated $8 000 stock of wines and liquors during a raid at the Highlands of W F Boeing mansion north of Seattle. The search, led by Sheriff Hodge, found a device storing bottles corks down in a basement room. Boeing, Greenwood Lumber president and Aero club member, defended bystanders and denied Seattle Golf and Country Club liquor ties.
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Highlands
W. F. Boeing
Hodge
Seattle Golf and Country Club
E. F. Clark
Butler
Boeing
Seattle
Country Club
Halley, Campbell
Madden
Mara
Mike Halley
New York
Greenwood Lumber Company
Northwest Aero Club
The
Aero Club
Los Angeles
F. W. Myrick
Death threats alleged in Dr Mohr case trial
In Providence Jan 19 George Rooks brother in law of Emily Burger testified about a postal card from the widow of Dr C Franklin Mohr threatening Miss Burger. Rooks said the widow offered a divorce for 30000 and a home and claimed she could hire crooks to kill the doctor. He noted a December letter promising to pursue Burger and warning she would be "sorry."
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Providence
R. L
George Rooks
Emily Burger
C. Franklin Mohr
Mohr
Rooks
Miss Burger
Dr. Mohr
Is Your Street Car Chilly Give Your Name to Bradford
A public call urges Seattle street car patrons who oppose unheated cars to add their names to a record with Corporation Counsel Bradford. The hearing date is pending within two weeks after a letter from Chairman Reynolds acknowledged the request.
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Bradford
Seattle Electric
Seattle
Public Service Commission
Corporation Counsel
Reynolds
Weather Forecast: Tonight and Thursday Generally Fair
The forecast calls for generally fair skies tonight and Thursday with continued cold conditions. Temperatures staying low, wind light to moderate, with no precipitation expected.
Tides at Seattle Report
Tide readings listed for Seattle show a low at 46 am with 19.9 ft, then 10:67 am, 06 Tt 320 pm, 12.0 11. S041 pm with 68 ft.
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Seattle
Kaiser William Arrives in Nish Day City
Kaiser William arrived in Nish today amid early protocol and ceremonial welcomes as he continues a long royal tour. The brief dispatch notes the arrival without detailing accompanying officials or events planned for the visit.
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Berlin
Kaiser William
Nish
War Correspondent Minor Declares War “Damn Dirty and Dangerous”
Cartoonist Robert Minor sent sketches from the Atlantic warfront in a series of crayon etchings. He argues the conflict is “damn dirty and dangerous,” beyond what other reporters can convey. The printed pieces aim to capture the bloodied, psychical tragedy beyond battlefield glory.
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Robert Minor
Atlantic
Minor
New York
Soldiers Seized by Villa Troops Near Border
Passengers on an Eastbound train reported Villista forces crossed into U S territory last night and captured seven American soldiers from the 13th cavalry with full gear near the border town of Palomas. The troopers were disarmed and driven toward Casas Grandes and Chihuahua. Rumor says about 50 cavalrymen crossed into Mexico in pursuit amid no official army advices.
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Douglas
Ariz
United States
13Th Cavalry
Witt
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Palomas
New Mexico
Quietus Placed on Mexican Talk in Senate Session
Washington January 19 Administration wins as Senate foreign affairs committee blocks further Mexican discussion. Borah withholds floor action until Wilson report on negotiations arrives. House committee postpones Dyer and Moxie Mexican resolutions amid anti administration tone. Representative Treadway reads refugee letter detailing Villista atrocities.
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Senate
Sen
Borah
Wilson
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico
House Foreign Committee
Rep
Treadway
Club and Chamber consider consolidation plan
The Commercial Club favors unifying with the Chamber of Commerce on a broad democratic basis. A committee report supports consolidation except for two issues: electing officers and shaping policies by the membership rather than trustees.
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Chamber
Commercial Club
The
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club Committee
Star Chamber
Shepherd recounts Allied retreat to Salonika in Serbia
United States correspondent William G. Shepherd reports from Salonika on the nine day retreat of French British forces, refugees from Serbia, and the tense harbor shipments. He describes refugees, Bulgarian proximity, and the mood among allied troops while noting censors and the front line access.
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Bill Shepherd
Salonika
Wm. G. Shepherd
Athens
Serbia
York
Shepherd
Sarrail
Baillaud
Europe
Greece
Krivolak
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