Powers Bribery Trial Nears Jury Verdict
The state closed its rebuttal in the Mike Powers bribery case as witnesses challenged Powers claims about being at his office on February 9. Wardell testified he gave Powers a $20 gold piece and $30 in bills during a visit. The defense argued the time sequence contradicted deputies who said Powers was present only briefly. The trial heads toward a jury decision with more testimony planned.
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Mike Powers
Powers
G. M. Wardell
Senat
Victor Putnam
Wardell
Sergt. Comstock
Sergt. Carleton
Carleton
Fulton
First Contingent of American Troops Lands in France
French port reports the arrival of Pershing's regulars, the first detachment of American troops to land on French soil. The voyage proceeded safely with rapid disembarkation and a fervent local welcome as ships unloaded paraphernalia and troops moved to a preselected camp. The exact unit details remain undisclosed.
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Pershing
Call for Volunteers to Join the American Army and Navy
A sweeping appeal urges Americans to answer President Wilson's call for volunteers. Seventy thousand fighting men are needed for the army with enlistment sites at 1320 Second Ave and the Pioneer Building, plus naval militia at the 26th floor of the L C Smith Building and regular Navy at the American Bank Building.
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Merrimac
Hobson
Santiago Harbor
Wilson
Second Washington Infantry
Second Ave
Army
Pioneer
Naval Militia
L. C. Smith
Navy
American Bank
Suffragists Will Serve Jail Terms
Six prominent members of the National Woman's Party, convicted of obstructing traffic during demonstrations at the White House, chose to serve three days in the workhouse instead of paying $25 fines. The six are longtime leaders in the suffrage movement.
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United Prec
Washington
White House
National Woman's Party Today
Ratly
Rthan
Opportunitie s to save money in The Star ads
Daily advertisement columns offer Seattle store bargains to save real money on merchandise. The Star promotes opportunities to save, urging readers to act now and not miss attractive prices in today’s issue. The paper bills itself as the fastest growing in the Northwest.
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the Star
Seattle
Star
Healthful cantonments blend health work and fun for new soldiers
Army plans call for cantons to emphasize health and sanitary standards as Secretary Baker weighs delays in construction. Amusement is key with theatres, moving pictures, vaudeville, boxing, lectures, and educational talks to keep soldiers occupied and productive, preventing idleness and street corners.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Star hires French teacher for soldiers in France lessons begin
The Star adds Mme Paul Archinald to staff to teach basic French to Seattle soldiers bound for France. The lessons cover practical phrases for navigation meals and trench life, with focus on pronunciation and everyday language used by French allies. Lessons start on page three and aim to help Red Cross workers and intending volunteers as well.
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City Launches 200 Volunteer Drive for War Army
Seattle mobilizes for 70,000 more troops with 200 manpower pledges from the city toward the Second Washington Infantry. Recruiting shifts to a new office near Pike Street as Capt. Carley Burdick leads efforts with volunteers fanning the streets and stage appearances to spur enlistments. The militia and naval militia drives run in parallel, with Captains Owens and Coontz directing, and naval recruitment offering training at Bremerton upon joining.
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Second Washington Infantry
Carley Burdick
Tuesaday
Second Ave
Coliseum
Pike St
Wilson
Washington
National Militia
Theodore Owens
Miller Freeman
University
Naval Militia
R. Jo. Coontz
Bremerton Navy Yard
Four Draft Exemption Classes Named by Wilson
Washington June 27 Four classes of men are exempt from military service under draft regulations approved today by President Wilson. Exemptions include physically unfit workers, essential war industry employees, certain religious adherents, and men supporting dependents. Local boards grant physical unfitness and religious exemptions while district appellate boards decide occupational exemptions and pleas for dependents.
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