The Star withdraws Bradford support in Seattle primary
The Star reverses its endorsement of James E. Bradford citing his campaign ties to disloyal and pro I W W elements. It urges voters to back Ole Hanson and frames the race as a test of Americanism amid wartime tensions.
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Star
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Bradford
James E. Bradford
Organized Labor
Hanson
A. W. Leonard
Traction Trust
Seatte
Japanese leaders confer on Liberia intervention plan
Tokyo reports the imperial villa meeting with Admiral Tōgo and Admiral Kato as Japan weighs a new policy toward Russia and the ongoing effort to influence Liberia. The International scene centers on Motono stating talks with the allies continue, while Tanaka departs Vladivostok.
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Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Tokio
Japan
Biberia
Count Heihehiro Togo
Haron Motono
Tomasaburo Kato
Hayama
Petrograd
Motono
Diet
Russia
Vladivostok
Tanaka
Japan Presses U S to Reply in Siberia Crisis
Washington reports a cabinet member hinted the United States may not object to Japan acting in self defense but will not join any intervention. Officials warn the issue is highly delicate with continued speculation and incomplete information as the administration weighs its stance.
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Carl DR. Groa
United Press
Washington
America
Siberia
United States
Japan
Arsent
Bolsheviki seize Vladivostok plier with 106 million rouble stores
Advices report Bolsheviki seized a plier at Vladivostok containing munitions and goods valued at 106000000 roubles. The dispatch says they threatened to requisition a foreign merchant ship and allied warships in the harbor prepared to land marines.
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Vladivostok
Ralph H. Turner
United Press
Tokio
China and Japan Send Troops to Asiatic Russia
London dispatch says Japan moves troops into Siberia and China sends forces into Manchuria with Gen Tuan Chi Jui likely to lead the Chinese efforts. The report cites Tientsin newspapers via the Evening News.
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China
Japan
Russia
London
Siberia
Manchuria
Tientain
Evening News
Tuan Chi Jui
Mooney Case: Defense to Act After Supreme Court Ruling
San Francisco reports that the next move rests with Mooney's defense after the California Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death sentence. Governor Stephens will wait the 19 day rehearing period, while defense lawyers study the ruling and await potential steps. If no rehearing is filed, Mooney faces execution March 31 unless clemency intervenes. President Wilson reportedly sent a telegram to the governor.
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San Francisco
Thomas Mooney
Supreme Court
Mooney
Stephens
Wilson
Federal Mediation Commission
Oxman
Thomas O'Connor
U S Ship Sinks U Boat After a 2 Hour Battle
The U S steamship Nyanza fought a German submarine for about two and a half hours near January 13. The armed guard scored four penetrating shells, sinking the U boat after it came within range. One engineer cadet was wounded. the vessel sustained damage to the after gun platform and deck beams.
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Washington
Nyanza
Armed Guard
Enjamin H. Grover
Groves
Daniela
Main Trial Set for Monday in Swayne Murder Case
Oscar Main brother of State Supreme Court Judge J F Main faces murder charges in the Napavine killing of Fred Swayne. The trial opens Monday amid jury visibility concerns as local prejudice looms. Swayne was slain in his store January 6. Main and Mrs Swayne deny the alleged motive linked to romantic jealousy. Main, a UW graduate and former Seattle real estate man, is defended by local counsel.
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Chehalis
Oscar Main
State Supreme Court
J. F Main
Fred Swayne
Napavine Grocer
Swayne
Main
Berry
Go to Church Sunday Observed in Seattle Churches
Tomorrow Go to Church Sunday will be observed across Seattle churches with special services. The event's slogan is Every Church Filled and non church members are invited to attend.
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Seattle
City Ballot Propositions Pass and Failings Noted
Voters approved Proposition 1 to transfer bonds for municipal elevated railway to shipyards and Prop 2 3 4 for equal standing of small homeowners and zoned regrades. Prop 5 approved bonds for hospital expansion at Firlands tuberculosis sanatorium, Amendment 3 failed citing rushed drafting though pension principle praised.
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Shilshole
Firlands Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Americans Beat Germans in Big Toul Sector Raid
In a major raid in the Toul sector, American forces routed German storm troops, killing a captain and taking three prisoners. German casualties were heavy as the German attack failed amid gas and artillery barrages. The fight ended with Germans fleeing No Man's Land and American patrols recovering bodies and equipment.
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West Point
U. S
No Man's Land
Teutons
Seventy-eighth
Hanover
Germans Claim 12 Americans Captured at St Mihiel
Berlin reported through London that German forces attacking American trenches in the St Mihiel sector captured twelve prisoners and inflicted heavy casualties. The statement said German troops northeast of Leicheprey penetrated American trenches and took twelve prisoners, noting Leidheprey lies about 11 miles east of St Mihiel and near Xivray where a prior raid occurred.
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Berlin
London
St. Mihiel
War Office
Leicheprey
Leidheprey
Xivray
Washington Officials Laud Bravery Of U S Troops At Toul
Washington reports praise from officials for American pluck and perseverance in repelling a German raid near Toul. About 240 trained German troops were faced by U S forces with fewer casualties than the enemy, and no prisoners were taken. Observers noted German tricks and gas attempts failed against the Sammies.
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Washington
United States
Toul
Teutons
No Man's Land
Germany
Teutons Press On In Advance Against Russ
Petrograd reports German forces moving toward Novo, aiming to cut the Moscow to Pe railway. Russians resist as Moscow railway lines and bridges are targeted. Russian workers and soldiers unions reject German peace terms and call for continued fighting.
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Teutons
Joseph Shaplen
United Press
United
Petrograd
Marne
Grad
Riger
Pskoff
Dno
Valk
Luga
Chudno
Bologoye
Porchovo
Novo- My
Moscow-Pe
Moscow
Hanson to Speak at Dreamland and Rival at Three Rallies
Hanson plans a 7:45 to 8:45 talk at Dreamland with a one hour event and separate seating for women. An 800 to 1,000 crowd at Ballard School last night drew a large ovation for Hanson as campaigning continues. James F. Bradford and rivals will hold three meetings Saturday night at Ra na hall E 65th and 26th N, Bij Cook's hall 4727 14th Ave N E, and John B. Allen School 67th and Phinney.
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Hanson
Dreamland
Ballard School
James FE. Bradford
Rana Hall
E. 65Th
Judge Morris Improves After Illness at Providence
Judge George E. Morris of the state supreme court, seriously ill at Providence hospital, rested well Saturday morning. Attendants report he felt better, but Dr. Grant Calhoun warned no sudden change is likely in the next days and recovery is unlikely.
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Morris
George E. Morris
State Supreme Court
Providence Hospital
Grant Calhoun
Calhoun
Mountaineers to Be Seen in Star Liberty Weekly
The Star Liberty Weekly plans a Sunday feature on the annual Washi Brittany hike to Snoqual lodge in the Cascades. The issue also previews winter sports like skiing and toboggaming captured on film, with Lady Ellis’s knitting for soldiers in France and Marines in parade formation. Prof Lomonossoff, the Russian commissioner, appears with the Chamber of Commerce reception committee. Rev Lee F Elmore will address the Church of Independent Spiritual Scientists Sunday evening.
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Star-Liberty Weekly
Snoqual Lodge
Cascades
Lady Ellis
Elks
France
Prof. Lomonossoff
Chamber of Commerce
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No Man’s Land
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Lee F. Elmore
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