Dry Section Of Food Bill Triggers Senate Clash
The dry clause in the food control bill triggers a heated fight as war liquor policy splits lawmakers. Amid fears of a filibuster, the agriculture committee postpones its meeting while leaders weigh adopting house amendments and possible tax swaps.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Agriculture Committee
Etion
Chamberlain
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
United States
Herbert Hoover
Seattle Rallies for Red Cross Goal Against Kaiserism
Seattle again answers Kaiser with a new Red Cross target of 300000 surpassing its goal. The city filled registration booths on June 5 and over subscribed Liberty bonds by over a million on June 15. Seattle stands united against Kaiserism and the Kultur threat with strong American resolve.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Herr Ortmans
Democratic move in Great Britain signals broader democracy
London June 25 Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that a conference will be summoned to discuss future composition of the house of lords and the relation between the two houses. Also noted is Martin N Deggeller of Springfield Illinois who passed the estate civil service exam for junior highway engineer with an average of 77 and ranking 43rd on the list.
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London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
House of Lords
Parliament
Martin N. Deggeller
Springfield
Miinois
Diver Sunk by British Ship in Atlantic Graze
The German U boat disguised as a fishing boat was attacked by the British steamer Manchester Port. Fourteen shots fired by gunners tore away false rigging and sank the submarine, with Manchester Port unharmed. Sailors claimed nearly all shots hit the target. The Norlina later relayed the Manchester Port’s wireless reports of the action.
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Breas
Atlantic Pont
Manchester
Saiilors
Norlina
Armed American steamer engages submarine in Mediterranean
A U S steamer arriving at a Gulf port reported a half hour running fight with a submarine in the Mediterranean. Forty shots were fired but the steamer was not hit and escaped in a zigzag course. It is unknown if the submarine was struck.
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United Press
Leveed
Gulf
Mediterranean
Tuesday Offers Buying Advantages in Seattle Ads
Advertising manager highlights reader benefits from today’s Star ads. Read about Seattle stores including Standard Furniture Co Grote Rankin Co M. A. Gottstein Furniture and others across pages 2 3 4 5 7 10 for best offers and discounts.
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Seattle
Standard Furniture Co
Grote Rankin Co
M. A. Gottstein Furniture
Woodhouse-Grunbaum
the Rhodes Co
Fraser-Paterson Co
Frederick & Nelson
Bon Marche
Allen Calls Herr Ortman To His Office
U S District Attorney Clay Allen summoned Paul H. Ortman editor of the Seattle German Press to a 1 p m conference over Ortman editorials attacking the Wilson administration. Ortman, a Kaiser supporter, has lived in the U S since 1906 and sought citizenship with a July 13 hearing set. The meeting addressed potential actions affecting Ortman’s citizenship or his access to his editorial office near the Armory amid alien enemy restrictions.
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Herr Paul H. Ortman
Seattle
U.S
Clay Allen
Ortman
Allen
Herr Ortman
Wilson
Kaiser
Cincinnati
America
Armory
Ortman boosts for the Kaiser in wartime press row
President Wilson cites disloyal remarks by Herr Ortman editor of the Seattle German Press and his June issue editorial blasting pro British coverage. The piece accuses German loyalists of defending foreign war aims while isolating America from European conflict.
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Wilson
Herr Ortman
Seattle
America
England
Sleuth Admits He Tried to Get Something on Editor
The State rested its case in the Mike Powers bribery trial as the defense began calling witnesses to attack Powers and his accuser G. M. Wardell. Wardell testified he paid Powers 50 for protection of a gambling house and said he was instructed to frame something if he could not obtain real goods. Jurors slept during protracted arguments as the courtroom debate continued.
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Mike Powers
G. M. Wardell
Wardell
Powers
Sergt. Putnam
Ciry Squad
Matthews
Walter Fulton
the Star
Fulton
Ronald
Charles Thompson
Ellis
Congress to adjourn between August first and fifteenth
United Press Leased Wire reports House Majority Leader Kitchin predicted Congress will adjourn between August 1 and August 15. He said the House will start this week to take three day recesses to let the slower Senate catch up.
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United Prese
Washington
Congress
Kitchin
House
Senate
Mercy Monday drives Seattle Red Cross donations
Seattle calls for mercy barrel donations to the Red Cross war fund today before 9 p.m. The final Moore Theatre meeting at 9 p.m. will reveal the total. Street speeches, a Madison Park White City event at 8 p.m., a benefit concert, movie showings, and fireworks accompany the drive with an auction later announced.
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Red Cross War Fund
Mercy Barrels
Moore Theatre
Madison Park
White City
Seattle Film Co
Aot
Aong
Clemmer Theatre
White Building
Dreamland Pavilion
Mercy Monday drives Seattle Red Cross drive past half million
Seattle donors push Red Cross fund toward an estimated state total exceeding 1,000,000 as Mercy Monday spurs record gifts and widespread workplace sacrifices. Nurses collect at barrels while workers from many Seattle firms donate full Monday salaries. ceremonies and entertainment accompany the final campaign push.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Wilson
Mercy
Wilson Signs Embargo Act
President Wilson signed the export control bill placing license and embargo restrictions on shipping commodities to foreign nations. He created an executive council from the state, agriculture, commerce, and food administration departments to decide all policy matters.
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Uy Uncited
Washington
Wilson
Departments of State, Agriculture, Commerce and Food
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