Swiss Military System Proposition Sparks U S Preparedness Debate
The Star begins a series by Charles Edward Russell on Switzerland's democratic militarism. He extols Swiss citizen involvement and argues it offers a model for American preparedness, urging readers to study the first installment and consider a universal militia as a national defense not dependent on large regular forces.
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Twenty Thousand Mongo lian Rebels Head Toward Pekin
Petrogad dispatches report twenty thousand Mongo lian rebels marching toward Pekin as the Chinese revolution expands from Yun-Nan into Sze-Chuen Quei-Chow Quang-Se and Kiang-Se provinces. Martial rule grips China. Yuan Weiang dispatches 30,000 loyal troops amid stalled efforts to halt the advance.
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Swiss Army Strength Impresses Experts in 1916 Analysis
The Swiss army is praised as one of the best fighting forces, with the U S officer noting Switzerland can field 350 000 trained troops in 24 hours. Each soldier is highly drilled armed and disciplined, with efficient officer leadership and low cost per man. The piece argues Switzerland’s mobilization prowess outshines larger nations.
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Sign shop owners protest Hanna billboard bill
Seventeen sign shop owners urged the city council not to approve the Hanna billboard bill at an special hearing Monday. They warned the measure would force firms like Foster Klesser in Seattle out of business by imposing a 1 cent per square foot annual license fee and a proposed 10 thousand dollar annual license. Walter Foster argued the bill targets his firm and would increase operating costs beyond current licensing.
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Gill urges Seattle utilities upgrades and power expansion
Mayor Gill frames water system development and extra power as paramount questions for council. He backs Swan Lake impounding for 1,000,000 residents, proposes a 20 million gallon fire reservoir, new pipelines, and bonds voted if needed. He supports Sauk-Settle project and Cedar River reservoir imperviousness, urges protection of Cedar Falls plant, and calls for a county city work farm for prisoners on Kent land.
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Sheriff responds to Dr. Matthews on liquor raids claim
Sheriff Robert T. Hodge rejected Dr. M A Matthews sermon alleging brewery and whiskey backers funded the raids. He cited raids on Rainier club and rich homes as justified, and said he will write the minister to explain. Matthews, Rainier club member, claimed whiskey interests influenced actions. Boeing accuses Hodge of theft, embezzlement and malfeasance in a suit over seized liquor.
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Wilson in Milwaukee Urges Government Manufacture of Munitions
President Woodrow Wilson arrived in Milwaukee and addressed a large crowd urging government control of munition production to fix prices. He defended preparedness measures while noting peaceful domestic sentiment and calling for orderly national action amid global tensions.
Seattle Endures 31st Day of Deep Freeze
Seattle remains in a deep freeze with 31 straight snowbound days and no relief in sight. Weather expert Salisbury cites cold air from British Columbia and northwest winds as sustaining factors while Kamloops reports 22 below zero. Early Monday temperatures dipped to four below, then near one degree below. Ice skaters flocked to Lake Burien and Green Lake with Mayor Gill ordering a flood for Sunday skating.
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Caplan to face trial in Los Angeles on March 14
David Caplan connected with the Los Angeles Times bombing will be brought to trial in Los Angeles on March 14. He is among those charged in the dynamiting case. The date marks the next legal step in the high profile investigation.
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Church Goers Contribute Big Sum for Jewish War Relief
Seattle citizens’ relief drive shows strong church support as the J B Powles chaired committee lines up future funding. Clergymen urged offerings from pulpit and envelopes circulated. receipts already near 3000 with larger totals expected after concerts by Florence Kubey and Sebastian Burnett. Final tallies and where to send gifts include Northwest Trust and Savings Deposit Co. care of treasurer E. Shorrock.
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Central West Fetes First Lady as Wilson Visits Milwaukee
President Wilson and wife arrive in Chicago at 8 11 am en route to Milwaukee for a preparedness speech. Crowds along the route cheer Mrs Wilson with notable enthusiasm as the president prepares to address the hyphen country invasion in Milwaukee before returning for an evening speech.
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Four Cities Fell to Rebels in China Campaign
San Francisco dispatch says four major Chinese cities fell into rebel hands after brief clashes. Sui Cho Fu Leu Chow Tse Liu Tsing and Cheng Tu are named with Cheng Tu as Sze Chuen’s main city. An imperial division was routed at Chung King as Republicans advance. Tai Tung in Kan su reportedly occupied by rebels while Yuan’s forces defect.
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Negro Kills Family on Orchard Park Road
A man attacked the Teiper family while repairing an automobile on Orchard Park road near Buffalo, killing Mrs. Chas Teiper 67 and her son Frederick and mortally wounding Grace Teiper. The assailant used a blacksmith hammer and robbery appears the motive as Mrs Teiper’s purse was empty. Fingerprints are expected to identify the killer.
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