City Considers Coal Lease Near Renton To Benefit Seattle
Seattle may buy coal at mine and delivery cost under a 25 year lease offer for two sections near Renton containing about 4 million tons. The proposal, reviewed by City Utilities Supt Murphine, seeks only repayment of development costs and could supply coal for Lake Union plant as oil shifts out. J E and T L Jones, owners of the Holland hotel Building, propose the deal claiming high grade vein coal, with five veins opened and the largest 15 feet thick.
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Battle Is Won Declares Premier as Hapsburgs Weaken
United Press war expert J. W. T. Mason reports that Austria-Hungary is the next to capitulate after Russia, with four years of strain pushing the dual monarchy toward collapse. Rioting in Vienna signals possible revolution, risking Austria's break from Germany if war persists.
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Banker Backus Arrested for Speeding
Manson F. Backus, president of the National Bank of Commerce, headed a six car speeders arrest list Saturday. He posted $259 cash bail and with Chief Warren arranged for his car’s release. He is due in police court Tuesday afternoon. Backus drove along Green Lake Road at 30 mph according to Patrolman Swanson.
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Fort to Host Band and Sacred Concerts on Sunday
The 14th Infantry band performs a concert at Fort Lawton Sunday at 3:45 p m under Ergil Schou. In the morning, at 7 o'clock, Mrs Josa Seifert leads a sacred program in the post gymnasium.
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Tenants to Appeal to Wilson Meeting in New York
A mass meeting of outraged tenants in New York plans to urge federal rent curbs during wartime conditions. Led by Mary Mardfin of the Bronx Tenants’ League, the effort seeks a committee to petition President Wilson and curb high rents for wage earners.
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Rent Hogs Guests Sunday Afternoon
Rent hog victims will be guests of honor at a mass meeting of the Anti Rent Profiteering league at the Labor temple Sunday afternoon. Frank Walker chairs and will call on landlords and victims to speak about wartime rent grievances.
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Circus Train Wreck Claims 46 Lives in Gary Debris
A circus train wreck near Gary causes 46 deaths and about 100 injuries. Thirty bodies reached Gary while 16 were taken to Hammond morgues as fire spread through wreckage and many remains were charred. The army engine tore through four Pullman cars. among the dead are Jos Coil's wife and two children.
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On to Berlin War Savings Drive Urges Paving the Road
In August 1914 the urge to advance on Berlin echoed as French resistance at Verdun stalled the German advance. Four years of war left France scarred yet defiant, while Americans at home are urged to fund victory through War Savings Stamps. A national drive peaks Friday June 28.
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Auto Tickets Drive Backed by Seattle Fans for Tobacco Fund
The Star reports early buyers Monford and Shawn securing $35 worth of 1918 auto tickets for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Hazen J. Titus leads campaigns with Marmon Buick and Maxwell autos valued up to $5,000. Contributions flood in from local residents to fund tobacco for American troops in France.
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Workmen Revolt Spreads Across Russia
Nijni Novgorod district workers rise against Bolsheviks, with a conference of Moscow factory representatives formed akin to Petrograd. Mensheviks and Right factions dominate, calling for a constituent assembly. At Tula, about 10,000 workers take action.
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Lenine Quits Bolshevik Premier Reported
Zurich dispatch reports the Deutsches Tageblatt states that Bolshevik premier Nikolai Lenine has resigned with no confirmation from other sources.
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U S Passes 900000 Troops Shipped Overseas
Washington, June 22. The United States has crossed the 900000 mark in troops shipped overseas from American embarkation points, five months ahead of schedule. Gen. March, chief of staff, reported at his weekly news conference that 900000 men are in France, including 12000 marines.
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Mayor Hanson Urges Return of Stars by July First
The mayor warns special policemen who received stars before March 18 1918 to return them to the police department by July 1 or risk arrest for impersonating an officer.
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Empire's Power in Balance Drives Austria Fate
London dispatch reports Austria hung on the outcome of its 720,000 man assault across a 100 mile front from the Lagarina valley to the Adriatic. If Karl wins, war support rises. if he loses, Austria faces revolution and potential collapse of the dynasty.
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Vienna Riots Grow Over Bread and Wages Demands
Demonstrations spread through Vienna as crowds fill main streets demanding bread ration restoration higher wages shorter work hours and a general peace. Police intervened as a new proclamation warned of severe measures against the disorders.
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Austrian Cabinet to Decide Resignation as Food Crisis Grows
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Austrian cabinet meeting to decide on submitting its resignation and summoning parliament for an extraordinary session to tackle the food problem. Premier Von Seydler reportedly travels to the imperial field headquarters to present the government's resignation to Emperor Karl.
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Yanks Improve Marne Position
American positions were improved northwest of Chateau Thierry as Gen. Pershing reported brisk artillery fire and an advance that strengthened the line Friday.
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Haig reports patrol fights in Villers Bretonneux sector
Marshal Haig announced that a number of prisoners were taken and enemy casualties were inflicted during patrol engagements in the Villers Bretonneux area. The dispatch notes limited details but confirms action and results.
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Italians Continue Success In The Piave Front
Rome dispatch reports Premier Orlando confirming a battle victory in the Piave counteroffensive. Italian advances include 1,000 more prisoners and gains near Montello as weather hampers operations. Allied air crews aid by supplying spare parts and tools to sustain the fight. Vienna claims about 15,000 prisoners.
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Italian Front Braces for Weather As Piave Rises
Renewed heavy rains swell the Piave threatening Austrian advances along the mid river. Italian forces limp into renewed actions in the Mon region as air deliveries supplement scarce supplies. In Picardy British raiders strike in Villers Bretonneux. in Flanders prisoners captured near Strazeele. Americans push to clear machine gun nests at Belleau Wood as French beat back a raid at Hautebraye. Austria Hungary reports unrest in Vienna with clashes and a rumored assassination attempt on Emperor Karl.
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