Bellingham Session Set to Test Labor Federation
The 49 delegates meet in Bellingham for the annual state labor convention. William H. Short heads the federation with opposition from Tom Russell as candidates emerge for secretary and leadership. Debates over Mooney strikes prisoner releases and a possible alliance with the Railwaymen's League and Farmers Grange loom large as factions clash.
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State Federation of Labor
Bellingham
State Grange
Railwaymen's League
William H. Short
State Federation
Short
America
Northwest
Tom Russell
Throilermaker
Seattle
Hulet M. Wells
Debs
Wells
Farmers’ Grange
Russell
Huns Change Peace Front
Berlin reports a shift in German policy as the government abandons a hard line and signals willingness to sign peace if concessions are offered. War Minister Noske maintains guard readiness amid anticipated demonstrations over Rosa Luxemburg’s funeral and the Spartacist legacy.
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United Press
Berlin
United Preas
Noske
Rosa Luxemburg
Landwehr Canal
Women dress for men yet clothes go mostly unseen by men
A historical remark notes that women's attire is primarily evaluated by other women while men often overlook it. The statement reflects social dynamics of dress and gendered attention.
Allies Decline Indemnity Sum in Reparations Note
Paris June 11 The big four finished the reparations section of the note and ordered printing. Allies refuse to set a definite indemnity. French press worries about admitting Germany to the league early. Turks arrive as experts to Versailles to discuss Turkey’s war role and Armenia separation. Julian Mack leads a Jewish committee appealing for minority protection.
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Ay Fred SS Ferguson
United Press
Paris
Big Four
France
Germany
Democratie
Vaucresson
Versailles
St. Cloud
Turkia#h
Turkey
Young Turk Party
Armenia
Ottoman Empire
Smyrna
Julian Mack
United States
Associated Powers
Kolchak
40 Year Resident Dies in Seattle
Robert FR Wilson, 65, a 40 year Seattle resident, died Tuesday after moving from Virginia in 1879. He leaves two daughters, five siblings, and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Manning's and burial is at Lakeview cemetery.
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Seattle
Robert FR. Wilson
Northwest
Virginia
Heesie Lee Duckwite
Beatie Wilton Crane
Lailia Fernell
Ieeaqgaah
Mollie Biffle
Beattie
Hea Tibbetts
Florida
Mike Wilson
Missouri
Thomas Wilton
California
Manning
Lakeview Cemetery
Courage Hidden Behind a Mouse Interview Evasion
A quip notes that a woman's bravery is not shown by facing fear but by the clever way she dodges an interview with a mouse. The remark underlines wit about public speaking and small scares in everyday life.
Kolchak Rejects Allied Terms in Moscow Reply
Paris dispatch reports Admiral Kolchak rejects most Allied conditions for recognizing the Provisional Government. The reply denies Finnish independence, balks at a 1917 assembly, asserts control over Russian territories, and grants Poland recognition. Kolchak’s forces retreat another 75 miles with left wing at Sarapul, an area as large as Maine evacuated.
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Finland
United States
Great Pritain
France
Constituent Assembly
Holsheviks
Kolchak
Poland
Sarapul
Moscow
Maine
Austrian Chancellor Renner Protest Note Sent Over Treaty Terms
St Germain June 11 The Austrian peace delegation headed by Chancellor Renner has forwarded a note of protest to the allies over the treaty terms. Vienna advices indicate Vienna will present counter proposals similar to German positions.
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Vienna
Army Flyer Takes Governor on Trip
Col. Henry J. Watson led six large airplanes from Mather Field Sacramento to Portland with Governor Olcott aboard arriving Tuesday afternoon after flying from Salem to Portland. The sustained flight began Sunday morning at Mather Field, Sacramento.
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Army Flyer
Portland
Ore
Salem
Gov. Olcott
Henry J. Watson
Matherfield
Sacramento
Cal
Grand jury ordered to probe King county liquor rings
Judge approves a June 16 1919 grand jury to investigate illegal handling of intoxicating liquor in King county following allegations of public officials and private individuals profiting from seizures. Officials deny liquor reached Elks club and pledge lawfulness.
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T. H. Patterson
Red Crown
King County
State of Washington
Ve. A. Henagen
Asis
State of
Washington
Prem
Fred ©. Brown
Pear
Boyd J. Tallman
A. W. Frater
Bank Robbery in Beaver ton: Cashier Guardsman Forced
An unmasked bandit forced Miss Lillian H. Evans assistant cashier and a local merchant into the bank vault in Beaver ton, Ore. He escaped with $4,000 by automobile at noon Tuesday.
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Beaverton, Ore
Lillian H. Evans
Bank of Beaverton
Dance in Honor of Rainier Lodge Service Members
A dance and entertainment event will honor 25 Rainier Lodge of the B'nai B'rith members in the service. The Wednesday night gathering occurs at the Settlement House located at 18th Ave and Main St.
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Rainier Lodge
B'nai B'rith
18Th Ave
Main St
Fires Threaten Areas as Winds Aid Blaze Control
A series of high wind driven fires Tuesday menaced multiple homes and mills in the city. Fire units contained the blazes at 3629 Burke Avenue and nearby structures, with varying losses. Structures owned by Frederick Smith J P Delp C C Bronson J A Bas and others suffered damages from $300 to about $2,400. A flue and sparks from mills were blamed for several fires, including the Stimson mill pile and a nearby shingle mill. Fire crews responded quickly, limiting total destruction and loss.
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Burke Ave
Frederick Smith
Parke Ave
J. P. Delp
Smith
C. C. Bronson
9Th Ave. N
Bowing Et
J. A. Bas
Stimson Mill
Ave
Vernon Place
Panama
Third Ave
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