Submarine War Heats Up as U S Shipyards Lag
Washington dispatch reports Germany’s U boat campaign has sunk three million tons of ships between February and June and threatens Allied supply lines. Goethals clash with the Emergency Fleet Corp manager over ship designs delays delivery expected next spring. Public appeals urge donations to save lives now and later.
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Granting Autocratic Powers in Time of Peril
The speaker defends granting autocratic powers during national crisis, arguing central authority to the president is necessary for victory. He rejects fears of democracy’s demise, emphasizes protecting liberty via swift remedy for abuses, and asserts a real democracy can concentrate power to defend the nation and reveal the truth.
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Miss Lusk May Bare Her Love Triangle Clue
Waukesha Wisconsin June 28 authorities seek help from Grace Lusk a high school teacher who shot Mrs. David Roberts wife of her alleged lover in hopes of solving the Roberts Lusk Roberts love triangle. The coroner’s jury ruled Mr Roberts died from bullet wounds fired by Miss Lusk and further questioning of Dr Roberts was denied.
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Lightning Strikes Seattle Residence
Lightning struck the residence of J. H. Connell at 118 24th Ave during a week with storms. The fire department saved the one and a half story home from greater damage, with losses pegged at 25 dollars. no injuries were reported.
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Robin son Crusoe Returns in The Star as Island Tale
The Star will begin publishing the shipwreck tale of a man who lived alone on an island for about 30 years. Readers are invited to revisit boyhood favorites by rereading this adventure beginning Monday.
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Gill Threatens to Fire Sergt Putnam Over Dry Squad Trap
Mayor Gill threatens to fire Sergt W R Putnam and disband the dry squad after a probe into his acceptance of $1000 from Dr Matthews and a scheme to trap Inspector Mike Powers with private detective Wardell. Evidence read today may decide the officer’s fate and the squad’s future.
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Spokane Plans Community Stores At Cost
Spokane authorities announce a plan to open community stores selling fuel and foodstuffs at cost to avert a near famine and keep prices affordable next winter. The move follows fears of shortages and rising costs affecting average families.
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Shipbuilding Fame Spreads From Seattle Eastward
James D. Hoge, president of the Union Savings and Trust Co., reports Seattle shipbuilding and seaport trade fame reaching Eastern cities after a two month trip. Hoge recently inherited $2,000,000 from a wealthy uncle.
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Zeppelin crash yields minor injuries to two German crew
London dispatch reports a disabled Zeppelin fell more than two miles through the air, catching fire on impact. Two German airmen suffered minor injuries with one having a leg fracture and the other largely unscathed, according to the admiralty on Wednesday.
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Powers Is Freed of Bribery Charge
Police Inspector Mike Powers was acquitted of taking a $50 bribe and will resume duties Monday. A jury in Judge Ronald's court deliberated one hour and 50 minutes before finding Powers not guilty of the alleged bribery involving G. M. Wardell, a private detective, on February 27.
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Berlin Removes Kaiser Moniker From City Leader
Berlin Wisconsin passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to refer to the mayor by the old Kaiser term. Residents say the name is bad enough without such trimmings.
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jailed suffragists sleep well in district prison
Six suffragists slept soundly in the district prison last night and planned to continue their votes for women campaign. They held a song service and lecture for white and colored inmates without hunger strikes and expected to be released tomorrow to press forward with equality efforts.
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Trick Uniform May Shame Slackers
June 28. Yankee ingenuity outclassed British shaming methods by pinning white feathers on slackers. An inventor offered the war department a trick costume to parade streets seeking volunteers. From one side it resembles a khaki uniform. from the other, an effeminate civilian with monocle and straw hat. A placard reads Dont Be a Half Man.
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Friday Is Bargain Day in the Star Ads
The Star highlights Friday Bargain Day with extensive store ads across Seattle. Readers can expect detailed lists of specials from the city’s leading shops. The paper touts itself as the fastest growing in the Northwest.
Probe death of stenographer in criminal operation
Elizabeth Davenport, 20, a stenographer at the Green building, died from a criminal operation. A coroner's jury will probe the death Friday at 1 30 p m. Witnesses include Nellie Waughop. Dr J A Wetchbrodt. her mother and brother. Coroner Tiffin leads with Deputy Carmody assisting.
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Still Counting Coin as Red Cross Donations Rise
Five adding machine operators were still tabulating Red Cross donations Thursday morning. Many lists of employees who will give one day's wages have not yet been received. The total donations, however, will probably not exceed $450 000.
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