Germans to Pay Debts Twofold in Peace Talks
European manager Harold Bechitol outlines how Germany will be charged in the postwar settlement. The Paris conference under Wilson weighs reparations to France and Belgium, with global financial questions and the League of Nations on the broader horizon. A Daily Mail note suggests delegates may face strict justice to satisfy both sides as Wilson returns. O. Hart relocates malt syrup and hops shop from 1104 First Ave to 109 Uni Ave in an advertisement.
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Wilson
Europe
Germany
League of Nations
Paris
France
Belgium
E Daily Mail
O. Hart
First
Uni. At
Senate votes for marketing bill for cities in Olympia
The Washington senate passed an amended farm marketing bill allowing cities to buy and sell dairy meat produce directly, removing middlemen. The 26 to 13 vote faced fierce partisan and procedural battles led by Senators Taylor Conan and Smith, with opposition from Coman and others. The measure now goes to the house for final action amid pledges of possible reconsideration.
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Olympia, March
Senate
House
Taylor
King
Conan
Spokane
Smith
Haverett
Hishop
Sith
Faswett
Pausett
Coman
Barnes
Carryon
Cornwell
Cox
Crawford
Groff
Loomix
Renick
Wray
Young
Vice Crusade Waged in Bremerton
Bremerton authorities with Seattle police launch a vice cleanup targeting undesirable women. About 15 arrests have been made with jail terms and fines in Bremerton police court. Naval intelligence and city attorneys cooperate to maintain strict controls since the armistice amid warnings of false relaxation.
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Bremerton
March
Naval and
Seattle
Naval Intelligence
Downtown U Grows Rapidly at University Extension
The University of Washington extension division known as downtown U has about 1,300 students in 55 classes in the Henry building. Courses range from Chinese and public health nursing to income tax studies. J M McConahey leads the income tax class with notable business members. A Russian Japanese and Chinese program meets twice weekly and a business law class will start next Monday under O P Cockerill.
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University of Washington Extension Division
E. F. Dahm
University
Henry Building
Dahm
J. M. McConahey
C. Osseward
Eri. R. Thomas
Otto Grunbaum
W. C. Bayles
O. P. Cockerill
University of Washington
Man and Wife Stop Quarrel To Attack Peacemaker
John Skolian of the 43rd Street Y M C A told police at St Francis hospital that he interfered in a quarrel between Nick Cikus of 47th Street and Cikus wife. He said he was slashed with a knife and thrown through a door, then taken to the hospital. Cikus was arrested.
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Pittsburg
John Skolian
43Rd Street Railroad
St. Francis Hospital
Nick Cikus
47Th St
Cikus
Skollan
Hatfield St
Watch Repair Ad Near Liberty Theatre
Small classified notice urges readers to trust Haynes for watch repairs, citing proximity to Liberty theatre and appealing to owners seeking dependable service for timepieces.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Niederhauser Is Dismissed By Seattle School Board
After weeks of inquiry into charges of un Americanism in his history class Charles H Niederhauser a West Seattle High School economics and history teacher was dismissed by a 4 to 1 vote Judge Winsor voting to retain He will be paid through April and placed on leave of absence while the decision stands Teachers claimed Niederhausers indiscretion in class work led to the action while the superintendent and board cited the need for modern teaching methods as a reason for dismissal.
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Charles HH. Niederhauser
West Seattle
Seattle
Winsor
Frank B. Cooper
Heariny
Dhamberal
Niederhauser
Loss of U S Army in War Totals and Demobilization Plans
The article reports 240,197 U S Army casualties and details demobilization figures through March including 419,550 mailed home and 354,824 landed in the United States. It notes enlistment by Pershing authorized, camps reduced from 33 to 23, and use of Fort Bliss Oglethorpe and Russell camps for demobilization.
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United States
Gen. Pershing
Fort Bliss
Fort Oglesthorpe
Fort Russell
No Substitute Declared by Hays at St Paul Meeting
Chairman Will Hays of the Republican National Committee declares at a St Paul rally that the party will accept no substitute for fervent American nationalism. He emphasizes not losing sight of supreme nationalism while seeking methods to learn from future wars and states the party has always followed the flag and made the music for the nation.
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ST. Paul
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Stefansson to Speak Here at Metropolitan Theatre
Arctic explorer and scientist Vilhjalmur Stefansson appears at the Metropolitan Theatre on March 20 to recount Far North expeditions. He will discuss the Seattle sailed expedition that was lost and the global speculation surrounding it.
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Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Metropolitan Theatre
Stefansson
Far North
Seattle
Patrick Reardon disarms highwayman in San Francisco hold up
In San Francisco on March 8 Patrick Reardon defied etiquette by grabbing a revolver from a highwayman during a stick up. He pulled the trigger twice. both shots misfired, and the robber fled, leaving Reardon with the weapon.
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San Francisco
Patrick Reardon
Pat
Reardon
Senate votes to restore capital punishment in Washington
In Olympia the Senate approved a bill by 26 to 12 to allow juries to impose the death penalty for first degree murder. Debate shortened by a gag rule. opponents were not heard. The measure follows abolition in 1913 and prior failed amendments sought voter ratification and delay.
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Olympia, March
Washington
House
Senate
French
State Penitentiary
Davin
Kuykendall
Judiciary Committee
Turglara
Barnes
Davia
Ferryman
Hutchinson
Iverson
Ben Johnson
Lamping
Loomis
Morthland
O'Harra
Wray
More Arrests Sought in Burkhardt Murder Case
New inquiries indicate three more suspects may be named in the murder of Frank Burkhardt whose body was found wrapped in a mattress cover in a ravine south of Renton Junction. J A Miller, held in the city jail, is said to have confessed to telling two of his wife’s relatives of the death. Miller and Burkhardt had been living together at 3923 26th Avenue. Detectives say the crime occurred while Miller was away from home and involved a sum of money. The body was found February 22 after being moved from Miller’s house and lay in the morgue two weeks.
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Frank Burkhardt
Renton Junction
J. A. Miller
Charles A. Tennant
Miller
Burkhardt
Hurkhardt
26Th Ave
Bolsheviks Reported Seeking Peace Treaty Concessions
A Helsingfors dispatch quotes Moscow advice that the Bolsheviks plan a peace proposal with major concessions. It includes a canal project linking the Amu Dar ia to the Caspian Sea and rights to exploit cotton wealth with debts paid from allied export trade, while requesting noninterference in Russian internal affairs.
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London
Helsingfors
Moscow
Larin
Russian Economic Council
Amudaria
Caspian Sea
Japanese Hats Dominate Peace Conference Style
Special to The Star reports at Paris that Japanese delegates wear exceptionally tall silk hats, towering over those of Lloyd George and Lansing. Prince Feisul’s golden headpiece also draws attention, while Balfour and Clemenceau appear in softer felts.
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Paris
Lloyd George
Lansing
Feisul
Hedjaz
Balfour
Clemenceau
Germans Can't Shop in Paris Not Yet
Paris police arrested three German visitors on the boulevard despite their claim they came to spend money in France. They said they were in Paris to shop while awaiting a train home after helping bring locomotives to France.
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Paris
N. BE. A
Germany
France
Asia Minor seeks tractor plows for farming recovery
Smrya reports Asia Minor shifts from war to agriculture with demand for modern tractor plows. Authorities stress only the strongest machines are wanted as the region moves to rebuild.
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Asia Minor
N. BE. A
Smyrna
Artist Leaves Estate To Widow In Will Probate
March 8 report states Julian Story portrait painter on his deathbed willed $125,000 to his widow Elaine Story. The will, probated, was signed with a mark as the testator was too weak to sign his name.
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Philadelphia
Julian Story
Elaine Story
Senate Reconsiders Divorce Bill In Washington Senate
In Olympia on March 8 the senate, after reconsideration, passed the divorce bill 29 to 10 despite earlier defeat. The measure would require two years residency for divorce and a one year wait to remarry after divorce. An amendment to limit grounds to adultery failed 23 to 15.
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Olympia
Senate
House
Thorne
Young
Wray
Thornne
Taylor
Sinclair
Rockwell
Renick
Smith
Groff
Crawford
Everett
House Changes Vote on Milk Code
In Olympia on March 8 the milk code bill was reconsidered after Thursday’s defeat and passed without amendment by 62 to 28. The fuel bill No. 204 was reconsidered but no decision reached, set aside for Monday. The fuel bill would mandate state institutions to use Washington fuel if enacted.
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Olympia
Washington
Polite Stranger Robs Hotel Guest in Early Morning
A stranger apologized to F. C. Potter at the Imperial hotel around 4 a.m. Friday then left. Potter found in the morning that the visitor had stolen 46.85 dollars from him before departing.
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F. C. Potter
Imperial Hotel
Potter Rowe
Notice of dissolution of the Allied Export Commission
The War Trade Board dissolves the Allied Export Commission which during the war purchased foodstuffs for Great Britain France and Italy. Export licenses will be issued for all commodities on the free list for Northern neutrals. For other items the consignee must apply for import permission to allied military authority in the zone. Free export licenses cover the German Rhine provinces under American and allied control only.
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Allied Export Commission
Great Britain
France
Italy
War Trade Board
German Rhine
Colds and Grip Take Laxative Brom Quin Tablets
BOX LABELS warn against using E. W. Grove signature on the lid as a precaution. The box lists Colds and Grip relief with bromquinine as a key ingredient priced at 30 cents. The note appears as a consumer caution about counterfeit or misbranded packaging.
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E. W. Grove
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George Yeoman
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Itter Asthma CO
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