Vancouver Street Car Strike Paralyzes Service
A strike by Vancouver and neighboring city street car workers halted all lines of the British Columbia Electric Railway Co. No cars moved as the dispute over wage increases remained unresolved, prompting many residents to walk to work while the company stayed in the barns. Public complaints rose as traffic slowed and daily routines were disrupted.
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Vancouver
B. C
North Vancouver
New Westminster
British Columbia Electric Railway Co
France Signals Willingness for Fresh Slavic Cooperation
France informed Russia it is ready to pursue new agreements with the democratic bloc to cover current and future cooperation. The June 13 note outlines France’s stance amid ongoing talks on regional security and alliance commitments.
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Rad
France
Russia
Tornado Toll Report Near Missouri Towns
Reports from Unionville and Mercer indicate around 15 people were killed when a tornado swept through Chillicothe and surrounding areas last night. Chicago and Alton railroad lines received confirmatory reports of the disaster's path and casualties.
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Chillicothe
Unionville
Mercer
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Rates Threaten Pacific Northwest Rail Industry
Washington June 13. Pacific Northwest shippers oppose a proposed 15 percent rail rate hike, arguing war conditions do not justify the increase. The piece notes the bond drive as wartime finance.
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Washington
Pacific Northwest
Greece crowns Alexander as new king after abdication
Greece sees a royal transition as Constantine I abdicates under allied pressure and Prince Alexander, the king's liberal son, is proclaimed monarch in Athens. Allies arrange interim governance, with Venizelos leading a provisional government in Salonika and Greek unity and food supply the immediate tasks. French forces bolster relief and administration as multinational troops fight in Macedonia and Salonika remains a key Allied base.
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United Free Staff
London
Constantine I
Greece
Alexander
M. Jonnart
Athens
France
Constantine
Tino
Sophia
Germany
Salonika
Venizelos
Balkans
Macedonia
Serrais
Greek Republic as Possibility in Allied Plans
The piece discusses potential recognition of a Venezuian government and the option of a Grecian republic. Allies seek to prevent Greek troops from aiding Teutonic forces and consider leveraging imperial shifts after the czar’s removal to gain influence in Greece.
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State Department
Greece
Russia
Slacker roundup as Seattle arrests 20 before noon
Twenty men were arrested in Seattle before noon Wednesday in a drive on slackers following the warning that no clemency would be shown. Seventeen Russians aboard the Awa Maru were seized as the ship sailed. others were caught for failing to show registered select service cards. The anti slackers operation followed theft of the King County registration list from a public bulletin board.
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Seattle
P. A. Wright
Department of Justice
Great Northern Dock
Japan
United States Marshal’s Office
King County
Fourth Ave
Junder Guard
Pershing Arrives In France for Historic Allied Welcome
General John J. Pershing and staff are welcomed in Boulogne and Paris as Allied forces prepare for his stay in France. British, French, and Belgian officers salute as Pershing signs a boy’s autograph book and Lacrosse officials note the united war effort. Pershing heads to Paris to establish headquarters at the Crillon.
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Pershing
Paria
Viviani
Painleve
Marshal Joffre
Foch
Honor
Gare du Nord
Lancaster House
Lloyd George
England
War Office
France
America
Rene Besnard
Paris
Wags
Haig
Crillon
French Front
King's Abdication Approved in Greece
Greece's change in kings was effected with little upheaval as King Constantine abdicated in favor of his son Prince Alexander. A few agitators spoke in the streets, but overall there was no disorder and the abdication met broad approval.
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Athens
Greece
Constantine
Alexander
Mexican Bandits Attack U S Cavalry at Yaleta Ford
At Yaleta ford near El Paso Texas on June 13 a patrol of the Eighth Cavalry under Sergt McDade repelled a night assault by about forty Mexican bandits. The Americans retreated after firing back, three bandits were reported killed and none of the U S troops were killed or wounded. Reinforcements arrived as the bandits withdrew back into Mexico.
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EL Paso
Tex
Yaleta Ford
Eighth Cavalry
Sergt. McDade
United States
Coats Offered At Moderate Prices In Wide Range
A good showing of coats priced at 6.95 features sizes from misses 16 to women's 44. Materials include wool jerseys velours colored chinchillas whipcords and novelty fabrics for sports and dress coats. Utility coats promise durable service for thrifty shoppers seeking new outerwear at low cost.
Silk Street Dresses With Georgette Skirt and Taffeta Overskirt
A description of Silk Street outfits featuring a Georgette skirt with a coat like waist and a double overskirt in taffeta. Silk and gold embroidery provide a decorative finish. Available in sizes 16 through 44.
Savings Envelope Chemise and Union Suits Listings
Women’s underwear items priced in savings envelope sale. Muslin chemise with embroidered yoke and bead trim offered up to size 44. Comfy union suits in ribbed material with extension shield under arms, sizes 36 to 44. Also new muslin skirts priced 89c.
Convicted inmate kills jailer and then takes own life
In Jacksonville Oregon J L Ragsdale who had a 20 year sentence for criminal assault on his stepdaughter killed County Jailer C H Basey with a flat iron. He forced fellow prisoner Irving Oehler to aid a daylight jail break before shooting himself as escape became impossible.
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Jacksonville
Orc
J. L. Ragsdale
C. H. Basey
Irving Oehler
Ragsdale
Col Wilson Retired After 40 Years of Army Service
Col. Richard H. Wilson, formerly commandant at Fort Lawton, arrived in Seattle for a brief visit with Capt. Bunn before continuing to Washington. He retires this week after 40 years in the army, having commanded the 14th Infantry at the border.
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Richard H. Wilson
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Capt. Bunn
Washington
Wilson
Army
14Th Infantry
Border
Anglian Torpedoed and Sunk in European Waters
A cable to the International Mercantile Marine reports the Leyland line steel steamer Anglian torpedoed and sunk in European waters. Built in 1900, the ship measured 326 feet in length and had a tonnage of 6,532.
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New York
Leyland Line
Anglian
International Mercantile Marine Tday
Wirthmor Blouses and Trimmed Hats at Bon Marche
Eighteen Wirthmor blouse styles feature tailored voiles plain voile collars and decorative edges. Center booth upper floor offers smart trimmed hats for 4.75 in all white or black with colored facings and simple trims at Bon Marche on second floor.
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BON Marche
June Clearance Sale on Infants Wearables and Accessories
Infants wearables and accessories offered at clearance prices. Toilet sets 50¢, hand embroidered bibs 75¢, fancy bibs 39¢, soft sole shoes 39¢ per pair, white skirts 47¢, muslin and lawn skirts with lace 1.98, lawn bonnets 0.15 to 1.50, silk bonnets 65¢, white dresses 50¢ 69½¢ and 1.15, rubberized diapers 2 for ¢, and more slight imperfections noted on some items.
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Marseilles
BON Marche
Men's Silk Socks and Muslin Offerings
Silk socks with reinforced heels and soles offered in black white and colors at 35 cents a pair or three for a dollar. Men’s Store on the upper main floor advertises medium weight muslin yard lengths up to 10 yards with 28 inch unbleached muslin at a special seven cents per yard.
The Bon Marche June Sale Displays Gowns and Lingerie
A large showing of gowns envelope chemises combinations and petticoats is scheduled for tomorrow on the third floor at the June Sale of White store.
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BON Marche
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Red Cross
Batiste
del Monte
Mail Service Department
Elliott
Liberty
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