Senate ballots on convention plans and pledge ban
In Olympia on March 5 lawmakers debated Sharpstein and Groff bills as election bills dominated the agenda. The Sharpstein measure would let central committees hold candidate conventions in May with majority and minority slates, while the Groff bill bans labor leaders from pledging candidates before elections. The majority supported the measures 25 to 17 amid sharp exchanges.
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Allies Sink Six Submarines In English Channel
London reports six of the enemy’s submarines sunk since the war began including U-15 and U-18. The admiralty confirmed the Thordis rammed and sank a submarine after it fired on the collier. A shipping prize was awarded to the Thordis captain.
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English Channel
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Three Missing in Astoria Hotel Fire in Minneapolis
A hotel fire at the Astoria in Minneapolis left three missing and believed dead early today. Seven were injured, two seriously, as firefighters fought the blaze. the missing include Mrs Helen Smith, 70, and two unidentified transient guests. The estimated loss is $50,000.
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Community Concert At Ballard Fieldhouse Delights Crowd
The second community concert under Federation of Music clubs drew a full Ballard Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Amaryllia club led by Florence Hammond Young presented solos by Wilbur Weeterman Lillian Schoenburg Marie Habernall Bastelle Waterman and Harold Glezer. A duet by Young and Charlotte Legrande accompanied by the Community chorus and Amaryliss club chorus.
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Public Defender Office Opens in Portland
Portland March 6. A city ordinance creating the office of public defender took effect today. David Robinson was appointed to the position.
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Severe Midwest Snow Storm Halts Shipping and Streets
A blinding snow storm and gale force winds lash Chicago and the Lake Michigan region. The steamer Kansas returned to port after two hours at sea. Snow falls since yesterday, drifting with low temperatures and widespread suffering in poorer districts. City charity offices report overwhelming demand for aid as the storm broadens across Nebraska South Dakota and Iowa.
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Fisherman Clarence Lucas Body Recovered in Mirror Lake
In Bellingham on March 5 cries of feared death were confirmed when Clarence Lucas a Beattie lumberman was found dead in Mirror Lake with a grappling rope. The report notes thirty nine bodies already drawn from the Layland mine in West Virginia.
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Arson Trial Witnesses Go Missing in Wisconsin Case
Ben Khritch once slated as a war witness in the Rosenthal arson suit vanishes from court records. The case concerns a $5000 fire claim against Milwaukee Mechanics Fire Insurance and alleged plans by Kielly and Ehritch of Seattle and Vancouver to torch Rosenthal's store. J Forman testifies of a Georgian hotel meeting where Rosenthal agreed to pay Kielly $400 for arson.
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Bill to ban picketing in front of business houses
The senate has passed a bill prohibiting labor organizations from picketing business houses. It makes it a misdemeanor to stand or move back and forth before a business with banners calling attention to a labor dispute.
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400 HONOR EMMET
About 400 attended a Thursday night celebration for Robert Emmet at the Press Club theatre under United Irish societies. Many Germans were present. Inspiring Irish speeches and songs were heard, with A Griffin declaring hopes that German guns aimed at England would help Ireland become a republic.
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Riots in Mexico City Amid Looting and Famine Signals
Reports from the City of Mexico describe chaotic conditions with stores looted and signs of famine. A large part of the male population is being pressed into the Carranza army. Dr H H Gowen spoke on the Drama League at Queen Anne Congregational rebured Wednesday.
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Mexico
Carranza
H. H. Gowen
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Land attack on Gallipoli unlikely says source
Descriptions of an Anglo French land assault on the Dardanelles are treated with caution. Reports from Athens and Petrograd exaggerate progress. A large allied landing on Gallipoli is deemed improbable given the peninsula's narrow width and strong defenses.
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Real Flesh Builder for Thin People Promised by Margo and Hargol
The ad touts a fattening program claiming thin men and women can gain 5 to 8 pounds in two weeks using Margo tablets and Hargol, a “scientific” mix that purportedly enhances nutrition and blood transport. It warns of poor nourishment from meals and urges buying from Bartell Drug, Swifte Pharmacy, and local druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Wiley
State Court Grants Injunction Against Alien Labor Law
Washington March 5 an injunction against New York state alien labor law was granted by the site court contending the act would delay building of the New York subway.
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Site Court
New York
Financial worries tied to Horticultural Fire Insurance official drive man to suicide
Portland on March 5 reports that Ralph Feeney aged 59 killed himself by taking strychnine amid anxiety over the appointment of a receiver for the Horticultural Fire Insurance Co where he served as superintendent.
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Horticultural Fire Insurance Co
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