Japanese Ambassador Sails Home from Seattle
Dr. Almaro Sato Japanese ambassador to the United States sailed from Seattle this morning as a passenger aboard the Fushima Maru. He was recalled to Tokyo for an unspecified reason and had been the guest of honor at a banquet by the Japanese Commercial Club. He visited shipyards, praising the pace of shipbuilding.
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Almaro Sato
United States
Seattle
Bato
Tokyo
Japanese Commerceial Club
Editors Survive Banquet and Boulevard Dash
Newspaper editors from the state attended a wartime banquet at the University of Washington and a boulevard tour arranged by Seattle auto dealers. The event featured Hoover era toasts and a talk on print shop management by Fred W. Kennedy, with censorship rules noted for enlisted correspondents.
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University of Washington
Home Economica Department
Pa” Kennedy
Fred W. Kennedy
Seattle
Will A. Simonda
Hombe
Elks Post Bail to Free Gordon in Riot Arrest
Elks lodge members post 1000 dollar bail to secure the release of G Marle Gordon from the city jail. Gordon and J Fred Drake faced riot charges linked to destruction of the H C Pigott press. Drake remains in custody as eleven lodge members signed Gordon’s bond.
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The
Elks
G. Marle Gordon
Gordon
J. Fred Drake
H. C. Pigott
Drake
Lodge
Seek prettiest girl in U S for poster drive
Washington officials behind the soldiers insurance plan seek the prettiest girl in the United States and her residence. Her photograph will adorn a poster urging a drive for soldiers and sailors insurance before February 12.
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Washington
United States
Portland Orders Tight Guard on Shipyards and Docks
Mayor George L. Maker issues order for immediate and utmost protection of all ship yards plants wharves and docks in Portland Oregon All police reserves ordered out to duties to secure the waterfront amid rising security concerns.
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Portland, Or
George L. Maker
Portland
Four hundred Western Washington boys to form Olders Youth Conference
About 400 boys aged 16 to 20 from Western Washington will meet in Everett for a three day Older Youth Conference organized by the state Y M C A Western Washington Sunday School association Hoy Beauty and the public service reserve. Seattle delegates will join efforts to promote patriotic service with programs including a Gov Lister address and a stunt night and banquet.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Everett
Seattle
Everett Highechool
Western Washington Sunday School Association
Hoy Beaute
Public Service Reserve
Frank G. Moran
Congress of Youth
The
Walter Moore
John Piper
Prof. Norman , Coleman
Camp Lewin
Hen Cherrington
University of California Y. M. C. A
Ultimatum Sent From Petrograd to Rumania Amid War Tensions
Petrograd reports the Ninth Army committee issued a two hour ultimatum to the Romanian government seeking free passage for Persian troops through Janey. No response had arrived as the 12 hour ultimatum to Romania by the Susian government threatened war over the detention of Russian officers and Austrian visitors near the battle lines.
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Petrograd
Rumania
Susian
Coal Order Shocks Chicago Poor Workers
In Chicago, the coal order halts factory output hitting thousands of poor workers. Many reported no work despite showing receipts yesterday, leading to hunger cold and sickness as they seek aid from charities.
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Chicago
Deteriorating boards on King Street pose traffic peril
Residents report to the police that loose boards along King Street between Fifth Avenue and Maynard Avenue create hazards for passing vehicles and pedestrians, prompting action requests.
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King At
Fifth Ave
Maynard Ave
Florence Upstairs Store Ad Promises Postwar Savings
During a wartime to postwar shift the advertisement predicts new history and tighter profits while urging readers to expect lower costs with spring clothing. The note touts discounts on suits coats dresses and waists at the Florence Upstairs Store located at Second and Union.
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Florence
Seattle Chamber Chief Urges Puget Sound War Material Output
President Albert J. Rhodes of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club sent telegrams to Washington officials outlining Seattle’s coal abundance and rail freedom to boost war material production. He urged use of local shipyards and factories to load cargo for Europe and suggested expanding woodworking and machine shops and foundries in Puget Sound.
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Puget Sound
Albert J. Rhodes
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Washington
Baker
Daniels
Hurley
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Shipping Board
Coffin
Aircrafts Board
National Council For Defense
Rhodes
Europe
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