Seattle Couple Wed in One Morning Wedding
Mrs. Chester L. Biggs, formerly Helen Pain, married soldier Chester L. Biggs in a rapid morning ceremony in Seattle. The couple, aided by Mrs. Biggs's Seattle relatives, rushed to find a minister and complete the license before the groom returned to camp at American Lake. The bride remains cheerful yet sober about the separation.
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Seattle
Chester L. Biggs
Helen Pain
Tacoma
American Lake
Casement Declares Pride in Ireland Despite Treason Conviction
Sir Roger Casement, found guilty of high treason in London, told the court loyalty to country is a crime here and that he is proud to be a rebel. He urged an Irish jury and faced the sentence to hang, supported at times by the courtroom crowd.
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London
Roger Casement
England
Casement
Irend
Bailey
Ment
Hailey
Frater
Billingsley
Seattle
Washington troops ordered to border July start
Washington National Guard units including infantry and signal corps move to Calexico on the California border from American Lake under orders received by Adjt. Gen. Maurice Thompson. The cavalry from Tacoma and the Seattle signal corps depart Friday morning, with 30 cavalrymen cut from the unit, and heavy equipment loaded into boxcars.
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American Lake
Washington
Militia Signal Corps
Seattle
Cavalry
Tacoma
California
Adjt
Maurice Thompson
Calexico
Tia Juana
Aiken Elected President Of King County Women’s Club
George W. Aiken was elected president of the King County Women’s Republican Club at the Thursday meeting in the Smith Building. Mrs. A. D. Martinian was chosen secretary. Incumbent president Mrs. W. A. Burleigh, who has led since 1914, declined to seek another term.
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George W. Aiken
King County Women's Republican Club
A. D. Martinian
Smith Building
W. A. Burleigh
Mexico to Claim U S Ill Informed
Mexico City reports Carranza will claim that the American note threatens grave consequences and cites alleged Mexican outrages. The Mexican reply will allege that several of President Wilsons statements rest on unauthenticated rumors.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Wilson
Senate Military Committee Boosts Army Bill By 60 Million
The Senate military committee added sixty million dollars to the army appropriation bill in a four hour session amid the Mexican situation. Officials expect at least forty million more before final reporting to the Senate. The measure may total from two hundred eighty million to two hundred million, with large increases for National Guard and officer pay and extended outlays for supplies and foreign service.
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Washington
House
Senate Military Committee
Sen
Senate Committee
New N G AID Bill Aimed at Militiamen Families
Washington June 29 A bill introduced by House Military Committee Chair Hay seeks $2 000 000 for relief to married militiamen families and authorizes the secretary of war to grant $50 a month or discharge militiamen at his discretion Action on the measure is set for Monday
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Washington
Secretary of War
Hay
House Military Committee
Railroad Collision Kills 36, Wounds 40 in Mexico City Region
Thirty six people die and 40 are injured in a railroad crash seven miles north of Mexico City. A marriage license is issued to Taylor Horn and Elva Muntic in Kentucky. Charles E. Hughes plans travel from New York to Bridghampton with no known meeting with Wm. Barnes.
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Mexico City
Here
Taylor Horn
Prestonburg
Elva Muntic
Fast Point
Ironton, C
Irontonian
New York
Charles EK. Hughes
Bridghampton
Wm. Barnes
Mexican forces threaten border as New Mexico guards escort horses
Reports say Carranza forces move near Guzman 20 miles from American lines. New Mexico National Guardsmen cross into Mexico to escort cavalry horses back to safety. A militia company guards Deming jail as four Villa Columbus raiders face execution at Deming. Carranzista armies totaling 565,000 men reportedly close in on the Punitive Expedition.
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United Press
Columbus
N. M
Guzman
New Mexico
Mexico
Pres
Deming
Villa Columbus
Chihuahua
Beach Fashion Show Sparks Seattle Pool Scene
Margaret Brown won first prize in a blue star spangled suit at the Crystal pool fashion show near Second Ave and Lenora St in Seattle. Helen Moore took second in blue and yellow, Mia O. V. Tatro earned third in green. Over 1,000 spectators packed the balconies as judges praised the costumes.
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Margaret Brown
Laurel Shade Ave
Seattle
Crystal Pool
Second Ave
Lenora St
Abe
Frederick Karl Struve
Harry Whitney Treat
H.C. Henry
Trafford Hateson
Brown
Helen Moore
40Th St
Mia O. V. Tatro
Laurelshade Ave
Senate Naval Committee Rejects Astoria Naval Base Plan
After a hearing in Astoria Oregon on June 29 the senate naval committee told a delegation that favorable action cannot be expected this season regarding a naval base at Astoria Ore.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Astoria
Ore
Judges Scored for Friendly Attitude Toward Bootleggers
Mayor Cull charged Superior Court Judges Frater and Ronald with leniency in dry law cases. He spoke at the Brotherhood of the Green Lake Methodist church accusing them of outrageous conduct. He criticized a recent case where Billingsley received a $50 fine after evading a jail sentence.
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Superior Court
Frater
Ronald
Cull
Brotherhood of the Green Lake Methodist Church
Billingsley
Dr Jordan Moves Peace Place Again
Dr David Starr Jordan was directed by wire to leave for Washington where the Mexican peace conferences of the American Union Against Militarism would be moved after El Paso showed strong opposition. His suggestion to meet in Albuquerque was overruled.
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Albuquerque
N. M
David Starr Jordan
Washington
American Union Against Militanium
el Paso
Jordan
Senate approves 26 million urgent deficiency bill
Washington June 29 the senate passed in 47 seconds a 26 000 000 urgent deficiency measure for army and navy establishments. The house had approved the bill yesterday after long debate and nearly a full day of action.
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Washington
Senate
House
Mullen Names 75 Supporters for County Commissioner Campaign
Frank P. Mullen Republican candidate for county commissioner in Seattle district reveals 75 campaign supporters who will manage the drive. David W. Bowen chairs the committee with Arthur Gerber as secretary, joined by Charles E. Horton Ira Hinckley E B Goodwin KB H Mitchell John McGrath W J Coyle Scott Benjamin and John C Watrous on the executive panel.
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Frank P. Mullen
Seattle
David W. Bowen
Arthur Gerber
Charles E. Horton
Ira Hinckley
E. 8. Goodwin
KB. H. Mitchell
John McGrath
W. J. Coyle
Scott Benjamin
John C. Watrous
Photographer Overwhelmed as 300 Babies Enter Contest
Photographers at Jacobs shop could not photograph every baby. The Star drew 300 entries Wednesday with contest continuing to Thursday 6 pm. Cards will authorize next week photos, with entries closing after 6 pm Thursday. Moving pictures of the babies to be shot Saturday at Bon Marche park by 2 pm. Mothers may use park tickets to attend Where Are My Children at Clemmer Theatre next week.
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Jacobs
Star
Bon Marche Park
Clemmer Theatre
Mediation Talks in Limbo as Carranza Stance Unclear
Washington reports no Pan American mediation while Carranza’s position toward the United States remains unknown. Bolivian Minister Calderon was informed by Secretary Lansing, who did not dismiss a future mediation offer. Calderon said he would likely make a formal proposal after official word from Carranza.
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Washington
Carranza
United States
Calderon
Lansing
Refugees in U S Smuggled From Mexico Arrive
Galveston Tex June 29 one thousand fifty American refugees arrived aboard the U S collier Dixie and tank steamer Herbert G Wylie they were smuggled out of Tampico Mex by the American consul at Tampico and landed in Galveston with aid from U S officials
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Galveston
Tex
U. S
Dixie
Herbert G. Wylie
Tampico
Mex
British Repulse Berlin Attacks Reported by War Office
June 29 The war office announced another repulse of British infantry attacks near Berlin as hostile assaults grew more frequent in the afternoon update.
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Berlin
War Office
Mary Had a Little Lamb in The Star Mystery
The Blue Lights mystery unfolds as detective Duvall questions if Mary Lanahan the nurse smoked Gold tipped cigarets linked to the Paris banker kidnap case. The Star runs The Blue Lights as a serialized novel starting Monday and ending Saturday.
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Duvall
Mary
Stapleton
Paris
Villa Raiders Capture War Clouds Blow Over
Villa Raiders claim a victory as war clouds ease after reports of prisoner releases. U S authorities awaited Carranza note while tensions appeared to subside.
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Carranza
U S Scout Blames Americans in Carrizal Fight
Lem A. Spilisburt American scout for Capt. Boyd at Carrizal testifies that Gen. Gomez warned no advance into the city and notes the fault for the clash rests with the Americans. Spilisburt says Captain Boyd believed they were bluffing and could force a passage despite orders.
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Mexico City
Lem A. Spilisburt
Boyd
Carrizal
Trevino
Tenth Cavalry
Gomez
Capt. Boyd
Pershing Shifts Base Near Colonia Dublan Amid Mexican Tension
Gen. Pershing moves his base five miles from Colonia Dublan after word of a potential Carranzista attack. Fifth U. S. Cavalry reports to camp 80 Mexicans captured at San Geronimo, including a Villa colonel who identified nine Villa raiders under mask. National Guard advance guard to border. Fort Bliss and Camp Cotton prepared for 25 000 more troops. Washington warns Americans in Mexico to move to the border.
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EL Paso
Pershing
Colonia Dublan
Fifth U. S. Cavalry
San Geronimo
State Department
Washington
Mexico
Carranza Says American Note An Unanswered Set of Charges
Gen. Carranza told students the American note is not a real answer but a set of charges. He said a corrective reply is being prepared and will be shown to the public soon. First copies of the American note reached the city amid strong interest as Mexico City had not published it yet.
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Carranza
Mexico City
U S Troopers Safe at Juarez After Carrizal Release
A special train from Chihuahua brought 23 black troopers of the 10th United States Cavalry to Juarez. The release of prisoners from the Carrizal fight was ordered by General Carranza and conveyed to General Bell at Fort Bliss by General Gonzales of the Juarez garrison.
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Chihuahua
10Th
United States Cavalry
Juarez
Carrizal
Carranza
Geo. Bell, Jr
Fort Bliss
Francisco Gonzales
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