German Offer of Leave for 91st Prisoners Revealed
In La Ferte Bernard France March 3 a German order dated October 30 offers 18 days of leave for each prisoner taken by the 91st American division. The document, signed by a German general and found on a captured officer, foreshadowed an attack that began the next morning. Only one Wild West soldier was captured in Belgium and returned to American lines after the armistice.
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Argonne
168Rd Infantry
Belgium
Armistice Joy Reaches Wild West Division in France
Captain G A Pande recalls the 91st Infantry's rush through Belgium ending with the armistice signaled November 11. Troops of Company K, 864th Infantry, faced a dawn attack delay, then heard the news and celebrated with breakfast after weeks of hard combat. The unit moved from Belgium to Dunquerque and then to La Ferte Bernard as embarkation began.
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LA Ferte Bernard
France
Wild ‘West Division
G. A. Pande
Tacoma
864Th Infantry
California
91St
Tho
Wild West
Belgium
Dunkirk
la Ferte Jernard
Business Aid Bill Signed To Ease War Contract Delays
Washington March 4 The bill signed today allocates about 2.5 billion dollars to wartime contracts delaying payments to manufacturers. The measure aims to relieve business stagnation and will be announced at a conference of governors and mayors as a sign of relief for the economy.
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Washington
Govern
Retiring Leaders in Congress Will Get Fine Presents
Washington March 2 retiring speaker Champ Clark will receive four large silver tureens and a silver coffee service from local leagues. Chairman Kitelan of the Ways and Means Committee will get a silver service with ivory trimmings and a polished tray. Minority Leader Mann will be presented a silver chessboard. Senator Werks of Meshenessitia will be given a silver tray by his state's delegation.
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Congress
Washington
Champ Clark
House
Mann
Werks
Referendum 10 Began Thursday On Strike End
Seattle shipyard strike nears peaceful closure as Tacoma Seattle and Aberdeen Metal Trades councils vote to conduct a referendum by Thursday March 6 on returning to work under pre strike terms. About 40 000 workers affected with 250 sheet metal workers in contract shops resuming work while shipyard sheet metal crews remain out.
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Tacoma
Aberdeen
Metal Trades Council
Seattle
Metal Trades Council of
Washington, D. C
James O'Connell
Metal Trades Councile
The
City Panel Considers Limit on Shack Garages
Johnson and Kennedy drafted an amendment to the building code to curb shack garages in residence districts. The change would require consent of affected property owners before erecting frame garages on owner adjointe property.
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J. A. Johnson
City Building Department
Corporaton
T. J. l. Kennedy
Adonne
Johnson
Whennedy
Seattle voters face council races bonds and charter changes
Sixty three thousand Seattle citizens vote Tuesday to select three councilmen from six, choose a corporation counsel, approve bond issues totaling 2 160 000, and decide nine charter amendments plus a franchise proposal. Polling stations open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with candidates including Thomson Fitzgerald Moore and others.
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Seattle
A. m
P.m
R. H. Thomson
C. Jh. Pitagerald
William Hickman Moore
Thomson
Skagit River
Fitzgerald
Moore
Olympia
Walter F. Meter
Fred Kapp
New York
Kapp
Robert L. Proctor
F. T. Levi
Charles H. Gallant
Duwamish Waterway
Bpokane
Montlake
Lake Washington Canal
Municipal Hospital
National District Telegraph Co
Commissioner of Health
Sudtuce in the Northwest Reads Slor Want Ads
A clipped item notes a regional want ad column titled Slor Want Ads in the Northwest section. The snippet references listings and notices likely for goods and services with no prominent individuals or organizations confirmed in readable text.
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Slor
Elect Fitzgerald Moore Thomson and package of measures
The Star urges voters to reelect Councilmen Fitzgerald Moore and Thomson and back Walter Meier for corporation counsel. It endorses amendments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 with varying cautions and supports propositions A and D while backing bonds for two bridges and a city hospital.
Work Undone as Congress Nears Close
Washington March 3 The final hours of the 65th congress loom as both houses stay in session from today to noon tomorrow The war congress to date has spent record sums passed unusual laws and left much work undone The Senate weighs the deficiency bill for railroads at 750 million and 26 million for miscellaneous items with prospects of further supply battles and possible filibusters by Republicans Amidst debates over the league of nations and victory loan fallout the fate of key appropriation bills remains uncertain CONT'D ON PAGE FOURTEEN
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Congress
Senate
Army
Navy
Agriculture and District of Columbia
League of Nations
Sherman
Alinois
Civilians Hurl Hostile Demonstration at American Officers
In Berlin crowds jeered and hissed American officers during a reception for Gen. Von Lettow at the Hotel Adlon. Police struggled to restore order as civilians rushed defaced an unoccupied automobile. Allies and American officers remained inside the hotel all afternoon. The mission ordered allied officers to stay off the streets.
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Berlin
von Lettow
Africa
Adlon
Hiss
Harries
Telegraphers May Strike in Portland
Local telegraphers vote to strike when approved by international officers amid ongoing reinstatement disputes with the Post Office. In Washington, W. J. Bryan remains confined to his room with a bad cold and cannot speak tonight in Camden, New Jersey.
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Portland
Burleon
Washington
W. J. Gryan
Camden, N. J
Star Want Ad Finds The Girl For Housework
A Star Want Ad found the girl for housework offering a good home with food wages and no laundry work. The ad appeared for only one day and demonstrates how Star Want Ads connect employers with suitable help.
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Star
Sidney
Wilson Urges Square Deal For Workers At White House Meet
President Wilson opens a conference of governors and mayors in the East Room urging a square deal for workers and industry. He says government plans must benefit the average man and hopes state city cooperation will restore industry to a proper basis. He notes international sympathy and that workers are central to business success.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Washington
President Wilson
White House
United States
Tumulty
Priest Likely To Lead Washington Parents of Soldiers Group
Arthur Priest former dean of men at the University of Washington will probably head the Washington Parents of Soldiers and Sailors association upon his return from France with the 91st division. Mrs. BE. T. Miller said the move is expected as the group organizes activities.
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Arthur Priest
University of Washington
France
Washington Parents of Soldiers and Sailors Association
BE. T. Miller
Lamping Bill Faces Long Battle In Senate Postponed Vote
Olympia March 3 4 The senate debated the $5 000 000 soldier bill with eight hours of speeches and a move to delay until Monday Twenty eight senators spoke and a roll call followed Thomle voted no aiding Lamping while others backed the measure The clash led to locked doors and tense cloakroom exchanges before a decision at press time continuation expected on page four
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Health Department
National District Telegraph Co
West Spokane
Montlake Boulevard
United States
General Municipal
Sheol
Olympia
Lamping Acauies
Itt
Consti
Magnus
Everett
Test
Thomle
Seattle
Francisco
Howard Taylor
King, Smith
Senate
Ping
George
Dan McCush
Lamping
Shin
Heesi
Gare
Barnes
Kolinger
Brown
Carlyon
Coman
Cornwell
Cox
French
Hall
Kuykendall
McCoy
Sinclair
Smith
Wells
Young
Metcalf
Pierce
San Fraisco
Brattleboro Gathering Enters Unusual Food Frenzy
In Brattleboro on March 2 a quirky incident centers on Mrs. Berty S Miller feeding a group of chickens when ten rats arrived, reacting to the scene with surprising boldness and prompting a humorous, chaotic moment.
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Brattleboro, Vt
Berty S. Miller
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Walter Meier
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Renick
Rockwell
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