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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1918

Page

2

Threats Rise Over U S Ambassadors Fate In Petrograd

Washington reports a dangerous international issue as Russia allegedly threatens to hold United States Ambassador Francis Petrograd responsible for Berkman’s life and freedom. The State Department weighs options, seeking a habeas corpus path and awaiting Francis’ guidance amid unclear Bolshevik leadership in Petrograd.

Washington United States Francis Petrograd Berkman Francis Berk Department Petrograd Francia State Department Lenine-Trotsky

Bolshevik Red Guard Defeats Finnish Revolters

Copenhagen reports capture of Viborg and Helsingfors by Bolshevik Red Guard from Finnish counter revolutionists in a Haparanda dispatch received today.

Copenhagen Viborg Helsingfors Haparanda

Hard ware crate seized as whisky in Waldport

In Waldport Oregon on January 20 a crate labeled hardware bound for Waldport Hardware Co was seized by the sheriff. The crate contained five five gallon kegs of 100 proof whisky and no such firm exists locally.

Waldport Ore Waldport Hardware Co

Seattle voters warned about registering deadlines

A city note estimates 25 000 qualified residents have not registered to vote. The books close February 5. The election office hours are 8 a m to 9 p m daily with peak period from 4 p m to dinner time.

Seattle

Reds Threats Spark Political Fire in Era

The report links Missouri figures like Charles Francia and former Interior official to a tense political moment. It cites Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman, both famed anarchists, with Berkman facing prison for conspiracy and Goldman linked to Mother Earth.

Miscouri Interior Cleveland Petrograd Francia Alexander Berkman United States Berkman Supreme Court of the United States Emma Goldman Queen of the Reds Mother Earth Henry Frick

Kuehlmann and Czernin Arrive at Brest-Litovsk

German Foreign Minister Kuehlmann and Austrian Foreign Minister Czernin arrived at Brest-Litovak on Monday according to Berlin advices. Czernin said he might soon return to Vienna on very important state business.

Amsterdam Kuehlmann Czernin Brest-Litovak Berlin Vienna Buainenn

Resignation of Romanian Premier Hratiano Reported

Amsterdam reports dated January 20 that Romanian Prime Minister Hratiano has resigned. General Aversea is named as his successor in Bertin dispatches.

Amsterdam Hratiano Bertin Aversea

Finland seeks Swedish aid against Rus

The Finnish legation said a delegation from Helsinki is traveling to Stockholm to request Sweden's military assistance against the Rustans. Officials emphasized that any aid would be military in nature.

Stockholm Helsingfora Sweden

Pinland Guards Disarm 6000 Kuselan Troops in Red Guard Push

Incoming dispatches report Pinland government guards disarming 6,000 Kuselan soldiers and advancing toward Red Guard forces. The movement signals a widening conflict in the region as authorities seek to quell rebel factions.

Ture Hlelsingfors Pinland Red Guard

Russians set death sentence on Bolsheviks in Zurich

Dispatches from Rome report that a Russian terrorists committee in Zurich has sentenced Nicholas Lenine Foreign Minister Trotsky Minister Malaboneff and 20 other Bolsheviks to death. The committee is said to be composed of workmen.

Rome Zurich Nicholas Lenine Trotsky Malaboneff

Senator Hughes of New Jersey Dies in Mercy Hospital

Trenton New Jersey January 908 Senator William Hughes senior senator from New Jersey died today at Mercy Hospital after a long illness He served in the House and Senate for over 12 years was a labor group member and a former weaver He fought in the Spanish American War as part of the second New Jersey volunteers He was a popular figure in Congress with colleagues from both parties

Trenton N. J Wm. Hughes New Jersey Mercy Hospital Hughes House of Representatives Senate Congress Bia Second New Jersey Volunteers

Ramp on Trial in Disloyalty Case

In Portland on Jan 30 Floyd Ramp radical sopiakist faces trial in federal court for unpatriotic speeches made in Roseburg to California drafted men. Ramp acts as his own attorney though not admitted to the bar. Jury selection paused when juror F. P. Higekerby of Silverton asked to be excused saying he could not fairly judge Ramp.

Portland Floyd Ramp Sopiakist Roseburg California Federal District Court Ramp KR. Higekerby Silverton Clackerby

Seattle to gain 200 unskilled workers after February 1

Legal notice states that about 200 lawyers have failed to register with the county auditor. If they do not register within the week they will be disqualified from duties or eligibility.

Seattle

Booze Aboard Hold Skipper in Coal Sack Discovery

In Marshfield Oregon on January 30, the steamer Lindauer crew were briefly arrested after liquor was found packed in sacks under the ship’s coal supply. Captain Micheleon and the steward were held for trial. the ownerless sacks and missing crew from Teutonic bombs are noted.

Lindauer Micheleon Uberty

Hun Raiders Fail to Reach London

German air men failed to penetrate London's defenses in a late night raid despite some bombs landing in the southwest and northeast outskirts. Lord French announced limited damage and about 15 enemy machines were involved as numerous British planes counterattacked.

London Lord French Imehief Outakirta

Liquor Raid Seized On Oregon Express Dining Car

More than 160 bottles of liquor were taken from a diner on the Oregon Express upon its arrival in Portland. The raid occurred with district attorney sanction, asserting Southern Pacific must remove liquor before entering Oregon. Previously dining car crews kept liquor under lock and key in Oregon.

Portland Oregon Express Portland San Francisco Southern Pacific Oregon California

Some Bouquet and in a Nightie Too Divorce Plea

Jim Simons files for divorce citing his wife's actions during a dispute in Portland on January 30. He alleges she pinned poison oak inside his nightgown and threatened with a butcher knife while pouring hot water.

Portland Jim Simons

Coats on sale at The Bon Marche Second Floor

The Bon Marche offers coats reduced to four ninety five and five ninety five. The four ninety five range features cozy belted boucle and corduroy styles in red brown or black. The five ninety five line includes corded velour belted coats with contrasting collars and cuffs and some fur collar options in red Copenhagen and black.

Copenhagen BON Marche

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