Battle over Cedar river watershed road condemnation ruling
In Olympia on March 6 the house tabled Senator Howard Taylor's bill to allow road condemnation in the Cedar river watershed. Supporters warned the measure could threaten Seattle area drinking water while opponents argued it would not pass again. The bill was laid on the table by a large majority after debates and a motion to postpone.
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Beattle
Howard Taylor
Cedar River
Taylor
Senate
House
Seattle
Pease
King
Allen
Walter Lunn
Auburn
J. O. Marta
Everett
Conner
Welcome Home 69th Coast Artillery Veterans in Seattle
The 69th coast artillery battalion arrived by special train at Seattle’s Oregon-Wa ington station at 10 40 a m and received a rousing crowd reception. Families, students and civic leaders cheered as soldiers transferred baggage for a Camp Lewis departure and then led a noon parade to the Masonic temple, with a banquet and ball planned at the Armory and a return trip to Camp Lewis next morning. Red Cross canteen served apples oranges nuts and sweets to the veterans.
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69Th Coast Artillery
Oregon-Waington Station
Oregon
Seattle
K. P
Knights of Ee
Frank Gates
Camp Lewis
Second Ave
University of Washington
Masonic Temple
Armory
Red Cross
Daily Cartoon Feature by Webster Comes to The Star
Here it is and every day hereafter a cartoon by the nationally famous artist Webster. He originated two great series titled The Thrill That Comes Once in a Lifetime and Life's Darkest Moment. Webster needs no notice and his cartoons will be a daily Star feature.
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Webster
Daily Star
Plan to station twenty five thousand troops at Camp Lewis sparks Senate debate
Olympia March 6 Twenty five thousand men will be stationed at Lewis probably for all time according to a senate floor statement by Bishop De A. The bill to limit the national guard tax levy to prewar basis prompts a heated exchange with French and London. The motion to indefinitely postpone the bill failed as remarks about pork barrel armories drew audience laughter across the legislature.
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Olympia
Lewis
Senate
Or Bishop
Bishop
London
National Guard
Smith
Everett
Walla Walla Aberdeen
Ben Johnson
Spokane
Fleets of Airmen Prepare for Victory Loan Drives
A fleet of twenty flyers led by 59 mechanics and eleven planes, including captured German Fokkers, will move to North Island and then Hl Paso to stage flying circuses supporting the Victory Loan. In San Francisco, six hundred riveters were laid off at Bhaw-Butcher shipyards as machinists’ union strikes spread to a 44 hour week.
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Diego
Mar
North Island
Paso
San Francisco
Bhaw-Butcher
President Wilson Aboard George Washington Plans Rest
March 6 report says President Wilson will devote voyage time to rest and perform only routine work. He attended the movies and retired. The ship features a wireless plant and wireless telephone for transatlantic contact, plus a new navy radio compass to determine position in fog for safety.
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George Washington
Wilson
Navy
H E D V M Is New Hospital Disease
In Los Angeles a man found unconscious on a street near a deserted car revived at Receiving Hospital and identified as George Voss a 42 year old baker. Doctors diagnosed H E D V M Had Been Drinking Very Much based on hospital notes.
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Los Angeles
University
George Voss
Dunsmoor
Withycombe Funeral Held in Salem
Salem March 6 Funeral services for James Withycombe governor of Oregon will be held at the First Methodist church Thursday at 2 oclock All state offices will close for the ceremony.
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Salem
Ore
James Withycombe
Oregon
Yanks Stop Italian Slav Outbreak at Spalato
Rome dispatches say Croatian soldiers attacked an Italian mission led by an admiral in Spalato as it landed to address Italian citizens. American forces protected the mission’s return to ship and compelled Croats to apologize before boarding. Spalato, a Dalmatian port, could see Italian or American occupation following the incident.
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Can
Adriatic
Spalato
Rome
Actress Adele Ritchie Battled in Chicago Court
Chicago March 6. Miss Anna M O Donnell a acting bailiff charged Adele Ritchie with assault and battery after Ritchie allegedly bit, beat and scratched her while serving a $50 judgment. Ritchie appeared with husband Guy Bates Post, claiming severe pum melling and a shove from the theatre. Ritchie was free on $1,000 bail prior to the hearing.
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Chicago
Adele Ritchie
Anna M. O'Donnell
Missa O’ Donnell
Miss Ritchie
Guy Bates
British Protest U S Home Rule Vote
London March 6 Foreign Secretary Balfour to be asked in the House of Commons whether diplomatic protest will be lodged against the Irish home rule resolution recently passed by the American House of Representatives.
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London
Balfour
House of Commons
House of Representatives
Let er Buck Battle Cry of the 91st in Argonne Forest
Paris reporter documents the Wild West division in France as it charges through the Argonne from Sep 26 to Oct 4. The 181st brigade including the 11th and 362nd infantry regiments earns high praise. Sergeants Kats and Seibert win Congressional Medals of Honor for valor.
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Argonne Forest
France
The
Daily Star
John F. Ryan
Paris
Seattle
Ryan
Alaska
Great Western States
Vauquela
Avecourt
Forest de Hesse
Ivoiry
Gesnes
Classified Page Hint: Real Estate and Automobiles
A note directs readers to the Classified Page for buying real estate or an automobile. It signals ads and listings for property and vehicles are featured there. A brief pointer helps shoppers locate housing and car offerings efficiently.
Why Theyre Proud In the Wild West division
The passage highlights three sources of pride among Pacific coast officers and enlisted men in the Wild West division dating from Camp Lewis on September 5, 1917. Lieut. Col. Thomas A. Driscoll praises Western men for their big hearts and fearsome reliability. He recalls their performance in the Argonne Forest where they led with swift coordination and strong support, noting the rapid, efficient logistics and kitchens running at pace.
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Wild West
Pacific Coast
National Army
Camp Lewis
Washington
Thomas A. Driscoll
San Francisco
Driscoll
Argonne Forest
Welcome Home 69th Fighters Receive Seattle Welcome
Seattle greets the 69th with pride and concerted support for veterans. A state senator, George B. Lamping, proposed a $10 per month veteran bonus, but 21 senators opposed and blocked the plan. Seattle lawmakers backed the measure, pledging to honor veterans with parades, dinners, music, and lasting support beyond ceremony.
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Seattle
George B. Lamping
Star
Washington
Great Northwest
Pep They Have Oodles of it Coast Artillery Sendoff
Soldiers of the 68th Coast Artillery embark for Camp Lewis after a hard voyage and trying trip. The Seattle detachment of the 69th includes many named soldiers and they distribute edible to returning troops while the crowd admires their snappy departure and smiles with rum and cigars.
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68Th Coast Artillery Boye
Camp Lewis
Seattle
Sergis, Halverson
H. 8S
Hoke
G. H. Callum
H. J. Wolfe
B. Holdy
H. BE. McCreery
al Moss
B. Quigley
R. H. Sewell
DT Swanson
J. J. Curzon
Talbott
V. B
R. B Uight
G. W. Milne
W. Munn
D. Peterson
G. B Danielson
P. H. Logan
R. L. J. Carmody
J. 8
Balloting on End of Strike Underway Across Unions
Ballots are being cast as the Metal Trades council urges a back to work decision. The Pipefitters Local votes Wednesday at the Labor Temple while Boilermakers hold a Friday mass meeting to decide on ending the strike. A nationwide wage conference in Washington, D C aims to set terms and may trigger another yard walkout if talks fail.
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Metal Trades Council
Rank and
Labor Temple
Boliermakers
Washington
D. C
PD. C
Pacific Coast Metal Trades
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