Bomb plot alleged as Fritz Kolb arrested in Hoboken hotel
Hoboken police seize 16 bombs and large explosives in Fritz Kolb's hotel room amid claims of a wholesale plot aiming to attack President Wilson. Kolb reportedly confessed a second accomplice is sought and planned travel to Washington to carry out the act.
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Hoboken
N. J
Wilson
Fritz Kolb
Kolb
Neutrality Squad
Washington
Black Tom
Kignsland
Saunas
Wilson Warns of War as He Pleads Peace
President Wilson outlines a new world peace doctrine in his inaugural address while warning the United States may take more immediate action than armed neutrality. He calls for American unity, world spirit, and a broader national purpose, noting domestic reforms and global events shaping the nation.
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Washington
Wilton
United States
Wilson
I W W trial opens with fight on jury
The first of 74 I W W murder trials from the Everett riots of November 5, 1916, opened before Judge Ronald. J H Hicks, proposed juror, was excused after challenge. Thomas H Tracy, the first I W W on trial, is accused of participating in Deputy Beard’s shooting. The case features heavy legal teams and a long jury selection ahead.
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Everett
Ronald
Employers’ Association
J. H. Hicks
15Th Ave
N. E
Hicks’ Cafeteria
George Vanderveer
Thomas H. Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Tracy
W. W
McNamara
Los Angeles
Ettor
Giovanitti
Lawrence
Mass
A. L. Veitch
McNamaras
Fred H. Moore
Prosecutor Black
Snohomish County
H. D. Cooley
Moore
George H. Vanderveer
O. N. Hilton
Denver
C. E.S. Wood
Portland
W. W. Button Tracy
Nebraska
La Follette Aims to Block Nation's Will in Filibuster
The Senate closed at noon as La Follette with Stone of Missouri and ten others blocked passage of the armed neutrality bill and other measures. Hot exchange followed as the majority failed to win approval, and Hitchcock kept the floor before adjournment.
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Washington
Congress
la Follette
Stone
Missouri
Altho
Senate Chamber
Hitchcock
Seattle Stores Highlight Tomorrow's Best Offers
Seattle’s leading shops advertise tomorrow’s bargains in The Star. Standard Furniture Grote Rankin Co M A Gottatein Bon Marche Frederick Nelson promote savings across home goods and essentials with daily ad inserts promising year long value for families.
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Seattle
Standard Furniture
Grote-Rankin Co
Gottatein
Bon Marche
Frederick & Nelson
Star
Hogs Prices Rise in Chicago Market
Chicago market reports hog prices climbing today with gains of 15 to 25 cents from Saturday. Top heavies sold at 14.20 dollars per hundredweight as buyers faced tighter supply and higher demand.
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Chicago
Block Nations Gather in Critique of Government
President Wilson condemns a “little group of men” unnamed, saying they render the U S government helpless and contemptible. Names include La Follette of Wisconsin and several representatives from Missouri Minnesota Iowa North Dakota Nebraska California Oregon New York Mississippi and others.
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Wilson
United States
la Follette
Wisconsin
Stone
Missouri
Clapp
Minnesota
Cummins
Iowa
Grenna
North Dakota
Kenyon
Norma
Nebraska
Works
California
Kirby
Arkansas
Lane
Oregon
O'Gorman
New York
Vardaman
Mississippi
Kelloggs Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
William H. Kellogg was tried for the third time on a statutory charge alleged to have occurred in 1912 and was found not guilty by a superior court jury Saturday afternoon.
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William H. Kellog
Superior Court
Renick Law Costs More Taxes Than Many Lines
The Dale crowd protests municipal ownership costs while praising rail lines as self supporting. Officials say municipal projects save taxpayers on light water and garbage bills, while the Renice bill hurts in secret profits for bankers and wastes funds on a Scenic beauty road.
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Renick
Dale
Seattle
Renice
Bank robber Dusky breaks jail and refuses gun surrender
After escaping Sunday with four prisoners, F. J. Dusky forced Night Jailer Stark to admit him and re entered the county jail to seize a loaded revolver he kept in the east tank. He refused to surrender the weapon for hours until his attorney retrieved it shortly before noon.
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F. J. Dusky
Renton
O. L. Willett
Dusky
Stark
Dusky forced back to jail after second escape attempt
Dusky returned to King county jail early Monday with the same revolver used in the breakout. Night Jailer Allen Stark was overpowered by armed inmates including John Soudas and others who planned the delivery. Authorities failed to locate the remaining escaped prisoners and Dusky refused to discuss his actions or motives.
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Dusky
Renton State Bank
King County
P. W. Allen
John Soudas
W. A. Coatz
Robert Ford
Allen Stark
Stark
The Mystery of the Boule Cabinet Page Today
A Page Today feature explores the Boule Cabinet mystery, outlining key clues and questions about its origin. The piece highlights mystery, intrigue, and potential historical connections without revealing a definitive answer.
Labor Survey Bill Advances in Olympia House
Olympia March 5. House bill 362 introduced by Fuller passed the house 61 to 21. The measure creates a state board of industrial survey of three members appointed by the governor to improve conditions arbitrate disputes and draft remedial legislation.
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Olympia
House
Fuller
State Board of Industrial Survey
State bone dry awaits June six end to liquor sales
Washington state enacts June six bone dry measure while federal Reed amendment is postponed to July one. President Wilson signs resolution delaying the federal effect, but possession of liquor remains a crime under state law. Permit salesmen will stay on duty until June six as orders for liquor continue to be received.
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Wilson
State of
Washington
Indicted City Officials Face Graft Trials During Suspension
Six officers including Mayor Gill and Chief Beckingham face federal booze graft charges with trials starting Tuesday while remaining in office. Four others led by Prosecutor Lundin are suspended and not performing city duties as a grim battle unfolds, with equal rules urged for all accused officers.
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Gill
Beckingham
Poolman
Peyser
Doom
McLennan
Mike Powers
Fraser
Rose
Ridley
Lundin
Trial Looms In Seattle Booze Conspiracy Case
The upcoming federal trial targets Mayor Gill, Chief Beckingham, ex Sheriff Hodge and detectives Meyer Peyser John Poolman James Doom and Dan McLennan on booze graft conspiracy charges. Witnesses include Billingsley brothers bootleggers. maximum penalties cited are six years and $30,000 fines per defendant.
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Seattle
Neterer
Gill
Beckingham
Hodge
Meyer Peyser
John Poolman
James Doom
Dan McLennan
Billingsley Brothers
Fred, Logan
Sherman
Walter Fulton
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Seema
Messrs. Erickson
Hesketh
Seattle Electric
Col. Phelps
W. M. Calhoun
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing
Calhoun
Frank H. Paul
Lafe Hamilton
Dale-Phelps-Calhoun
CIVY
Montlake Bridge
Erickson
Mark A. Matthews
the Star
Wardell
Dr. Matthews
Lang
Dearest Mill
I. W.W
Mabel Abbott
Dale ‘Patriots
Bandit
Soudas
Walla Walla
Blanche Coleman
State
Bob Hodge
John Stringer
Clay Allen
Fred Billingley
Billingsleys
U. S
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