Wilson Says War Rules Must Be Observed By All Nations
President Wilson declares the international rules of war must be followed by all nations despite embargo moves by England and France. He says the United States will insist on upheld obligations when belligerents break promises to the United States, and foresees neutral nations seeking a united front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwin Nevin
Washington
United States
England
France
Germany
Wilson
Deluiger
Asquith
House of Commons
Rate cut sparks city lighting plant boost
City council voted to slash residential lighting rates to 6 cents per kilowatt hour under 45 kWh monthly and 2 cents beyond, marking a 35 percent drop over four years. The move follows the dismissal of Dick Arma in 1911 and is expected to prompt Seattle Electric Co. to cut its own rates to 5.5 cents. The ordinance also lowers cooking electricity to 2 cents and sets next week’s vote on business lighting and power rates.
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Dick Arma
Seattle Electric Co
8. E. Co
City
Cooley, Erickson, Hesketh
Marble
Cooley
Biggest Navy Guarding Peace. U S Must Build It Now
The piece argues the United States can secure lasting peace by building the largest navy in the world as a guaranteed defense. It compares peace protection to fire insurance for shops and homes, urging immediate action to shield wealth and industry with a powerful, peaceful Navy.
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United States
Mine Blast Traps 171 Miners in Hinton Shaft
In Hinton Virginia on March 2 a blast at the Layland Mine of the New River and Consolidated Coal Company trapped 171 miners. Rescuers cleared debris and entered the shaft several hours later. The air system was restored and air circulated. some miners were believed to be saved.
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Hinton
Layland
NEW River & Consolidated Coal CO
City Election Today Signals 50 000 Vote Expectation
Voters turnout in the final city election Tuesday morning appeared larger than the two week primary. A total of about 50 000 is expected with 24 000 cast in the April primary. Three councilmen will be chosen from Bolton Haas Hanna Parish Kennedy Collins.
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Bolton
Haas
Hanna
Parish
Kennedy
Collins
British Plans Reveal Embargo Loophole Debate
London reports that Britain and France approve an embargo on trade with Germany but fear it may not be enforced. Asquith says British and French ships would detain vessels, leading to a potential loophole that could undermine the plan.
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London
Great Britain
France
Germany
Pubic
Asquith
House of Commons
Rockefeller Criticized for Refusing to Arbitrate Colorado Mine War
The House mines investigating committee reports Rockefeller faulted for not pursuing arbitration in the Colorado coal strike. It argues arbitration could have saved many lives and urges federal and state mine regulation, an end to private guards, and stronger laws to prevent future labor conflicts.
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John D. Rockefeller
Colorado
House Mines Investigating Committee
Congress
Rockefeller
Coast City Valuations Top 17 Billion, Census Says
A census compilation lists the United States coast cities with the highest values. Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles, and others reach vast totals excluding government buildings, bank vaults, and art works, illustrating regional economic heft.
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Census Department
Washington
United States
Seattle
San Diego
Los Angeles
San Francis
Portland
Tacoma
New Orle
Galveston
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Washingto Avlanta
Firefight During Pursuit Nets Two Suspects
Police Sergeant Donlan and Patrolman George Osborne fired several shots in a business district chase chasing two robbers. They captured the pair in a Main street basement after the pursuit begun at Third and Ya ler way. Suspects named S and D Mills and A Welch were wanted for a saloon robbery Monday night in the town’s southern end.
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Donlan
George Osborne
Yester Way
Main St
Occidental
First Aves
Third
Yealer Way
S&s
Tack vandals widen attack near 12th and Jackson
War zone of tack vandals extended to the vicinity of 12th avenue and Jackson street Monday night. They impeded the navigation of nearly a score of jitneys and damaged several neutral machines in the mined area. Tacks were fastened upright with a light boxwood stake.
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12Th Ave
Jackson St
Can the United States Afford the Biggest Navy?
A March 2 editorial argues the nation must fund a global navy to protect its coastlines and liberties. It contrasts navy spending with other outlays, urges rapid expansion to avoid becoming a lower naval power, and warns of defense gaps if policy lags.
Ballard Rail Extension Backed by Propositions
Voters urged to approve Propositions A B and C to extend the municipal railway to Ballard with track laying costing under 100 000 and leveraging 400 000 already invested. Proposition B is promoted as saving the original investment and making the system paying, improving service via Leary Avenue.
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Ballard
City Railway
Fremont
Leary Ave
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Emporis Gazette
John D
U.S. Coast
Fedale
Geoe
Mrs. Heller
Too -Tom
Tom
Lyne S. Metcalfe
Washington, D. C
Navy
Navy Board
United States Navy
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