Chinese Commission Tours Seattle Logging Camp in Historic Visit
In Washington state the 16 Chinese commercial commission members toured Page Lumber Co. in a logging camp, paired with a train ride to inspect sawmills and mills en route to Seattle. The visit aims to boost U.S. exports to China, with plans for foreign centers, a Chinese American bank, and a direct steamship link to New Orleans.
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Page Lumber Co
United States
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U. S
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Portland
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Schwager & Nettleton
Colman Creosoting Co
Fisher Flouring Mills
Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Star Photographer Durborough Reports From War-Torn Germany
Star photographer W. H. Durborough has been in Germany since April 15 to photograph life around encircled cities and battle fronts. Accompanied by Capt. Erwin Herber, he covered 2000 miles and will print exclusive pictures in The Star. the first set arrives tomorrow.
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Germany
Durborough
Fatherland
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Star
Berlin
Darborough
Erwin Herber
China's John D Looks Like Ours In Illustration
The Illustration compares John D. Rockefeller and Cheng Heun Chang, a Chinese official visiting Seattle by Friday. Chang, 74, heads the Chinese commercial commission and is described as the Orient's wealthiest private citizen with an estimated $60,000,000.
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John D
Ours
United States
Cheng- Heun Chang
Seattle
Chi Commercial Commission
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Orient
John D. Rockefeller
Vancouver Fire Laddies Injured in Front Quota Roll
Vancouver fire department's first overseas force left for the front with 26 men in the division. all but one are wounded. The report notes the high casualty rate among the unit and their departure for combat duties in June.
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Vancouver
RH. C
Vancouver Fire Department
Man cuts wrists and runs three miles before capture
James J. Wright cut the vein in his right wrist Thursday afternoon and tried to end his life by running away. He ran three miles with blood streaming, crawled under a house at Leary boulevard and Kilbourne avenue, and was overtaken by Policeman Olmstead on a motorcycle. Wright, aged 60, lives at 7044 11th Ave and is in a city hospital recovering.
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Carranzistas Lose Capital in Mexico City
Dispatches from Vera Cruz report Carranzista troops driven from Mexico City. President Wilson will not set a deadline for Mexican factions to comply with his note, and no new crisis will be forced until European negotiations are settled.
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Washington
Pablo Gonzales
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
State Department
Wilson
Mexico
Night in Seattle's Underworld Prompted by Boalt Visit
Fred L. Boalt recalls a night in Pioneer Square mingling with Seattle’s dregs and flophouse crowd. He describes dime prices, beer, and encounters with “Pen, the Hustler” and locals like Hen as they plan to “flop.” The tale begins with a cellar flop-house at 409% Sixth Ave S. and hints at further detail on page 2.
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Red Boalt
Seattle
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Fred L. Boalt
Pen
Pioneer Square
Adolph's Cave
Hen
Wilsons Offer Made to Berlin
President Wilson proposed in his final note to Berlin that the United States would serve the warring nations to mitigate submarine warfare horrors. The note said Washington would convey messages between Berlin and London and assist in any proposed understandings to alter the war at sea.
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United States
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Otto Wed- Convenience
Great Britain
Dernberg Arrives Safely in Norway From United States
Bergen, Norway reports Dr. Dernberg and his wife reached safety aboard the Norwegian steamship Berge after departing the United States. The ship arrived in Bergen late last night confirming their escape.
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Norway
Bergen
Dernberg
Berge
Unit States
Asquith urges English wartime economy in Commons
Premier Asquith told the house of commons that government steps aim to make the English public economize during the war. He spoke amid measures designed to curb expenditure and mobilize resources for the war effort.
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London
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House of Commons
Turkish casualties estimate at Gallipoli reach 143000
Athens dispatch reports Turkish casualties in the Gallipoli peninsula estimated at 143000. The figure appeared in a Mystiline dispatch received today detailing deaths and wounds in the campaign.
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Athens
Gallipoli Peninsula
Saturday ads urge readers to shop Seattle stores
The Star prints abundant advertising urging readers to save money and buy fresher merchandise. It highlights Seattle business institutions and their liberal ads, inviting Star readers to patronize them for better value today.
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