Yankees Ready to Block Him Plans in West
United Press report from March 1 describes American troops in France ready to block a German offensive. Pershing’s forces have reached a defensive readiness, with increased raids and expanded sectors signaling a decisive American role in halting German attempts on the western front.
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United Press
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France
von Hindenburg
Don. Pershing
America
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Judge Crum Resigns Amid Disloyalty Impeachment Charge
Helena Mont March 12 The fate of District Judge Charles L Crum after accepting a resignation amid impeachment charges hinges on House managers who will decide if the case ends or proceeds to Senate trial on March 20 Governor Stewart will delay action until he receives guidance from lawmakers Crum faces disloyalty charges
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Senate
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Stewart
Portland youths boast after burglary arrest
In Portland a 24 year old Jake Boehm and 21 year old John Wilson were held for burglary. Police recovered missing property and the pair admitted the theft and boasted the work was beneath them.
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Portland
Jake Boehm
John Wilson
Bazaar proceeds at London war charity booth exceed all
At a London bazaar for war charities the Countess of Wilton led a booth that raised more money than all other stalls combined prompting a cheer of why.
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London
Countess of Wilton
Falkner Before Grand Jury Tuesday
After a Thursday recess the federal grand jury reconvened at 10 Tuesday morning to continue the whisky conspiracy investigation. Witness Falkner was summoned while Sheriff Stringer and Deputy Von Gerste had appeared last Thursday. Assistant U S Attorney Pen L Moore handles the cases for the government.
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Federal Grand Jury
Malelwh M. Palkner
Geo Comsatock
Dry Squad
Valkner
John Stringer
von Gerste
Pen L. Moore
Russian Girl Held by Federal Agent
14 year old Alice Lauberg, a Russian refugee who crossed the Pacific as a stowaway and disappeared from the home of Mrs. M. Strauman in Fort Hinkeley, was found Sunday in Tacoma and is being held for investigation by Immigration Inspector Fulton. She says her mother died by suicide in Kobe, Japan.
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Alice Lauberg
Pacific
M. Strauman
Fort Hinkeley
Tacoma
Fulton
Henry M. White
Kobe
Japan
Kaiser Offers Duke Dom of Courland via Courland Diet
The Courland diet resolution reportedly offered the title Duke Dom of Courland to the Kaiser. Berlin dispatch notes the move was conveyed today March 12 in Copenhagen. The item highlights a diplomatic gesture linked to German leadership.
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Copenhagen
Courland
Berlin
Edwin J Brown PD D Geattlie's Leading Dentist
Edwin J Brown, PD D Geattlie's leading dentist, operates at 106 Columbia, offering dental services. The notice highlights Dr Brown's prominence in the field and his practice location.
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Edwin J. Brown
D. Geattlie
Columbia
Await Word on Trains for Shipyard Workers
Harold Preston, chairman of the patriotic service council, planned to confer with Gov. Lester on steam train service along the waterfront to aid shipyard workers. Government approval from Director General McAdoo is sought. a ferry link with the Washington is also under consideration after repairs and cost savings of about $26,000.
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McAdoo
Council of Patriotic Service
Harold Preston
Léster
Linter
Washington
Stenographers and Typists Sought by U S in Washington
A national drive aims to hire 10 000 stenographers and typists for U S departments in Washington D C Examinations in stenography and typewriting will be offered at any hour next week by H F Ward secretary of the 11th U S civil service district Applicants may arrange exams by calling Main 6506 or visiting room 103 Federal Building Ward urges workers to join the effort to support the war and notes the pay is competitive with similar positions
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Washington, D. C
Beatle
H. F. Ward
1Ith U. S. Civil Service District
Ard
Federal Building
Werd
Eternal Feminine Drops Out Among N. W. Naval Women
Naval yeomanettes in Hremerton await the navy department decision on uniforms. Enlisted women seek to wear their rank garb during work hours and leisure mode in leisure hours. Those not wearing the uniform may lose the $60 yearly clothing allowance. Women employees may be allowed to brew as they choose during work hours.
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Hremerton
Navy Department
Navy
Senator Reed Attacks Food Administration Expenditures
Senator Reed of Missouri condemned the food and fuel administrations in Washington on March 12 calling them extravagant and wasteful. He urged cutting from the urgent deficiency bill an appropriation totaling 1,760,000 dollars for the two divisions.
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Washington
Food Administration
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Labor Scarcity Not So Acute In Northwest Says Official
U S Immigration Commissioner Henry M White reports after a 10 day tour that labor shortages exist in Walla Walla and Pendleton for wheat sowing but are less severe in other Northwest points He oversees federal employment bureaus in Washington Oregon and Idaho.
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U. S
Henry M. White
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Walla Walla
Pendleton
County Jail Inmates To Eat Sauerkraut For Breakfast
County commissioners decree inmates in the county jail will be served sauerkraut for breakfast in the future. They cite high costs for prunes dried apples and meat and note sauerkraut will be supplied from the county owned farm.
Husband Guards Door as Divorce Suit Alleges Abduction
In Portland Minnie Bb Donaldson files a divorce suit alleging her husband, Donaldson, locks her and their 22 year old daughter in each night and places his bed against the front door to guard the home. The filing cites fears for safety and requests appropriate court action.
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Portland
Mareh Martin Th. Donaldson
Minnie Bb. Donaldson
Milwaukees GOP nominators narrowed after McGovern exit
Milwaukee March 12 former Gov Francia McGovern withdrew from the U S senate race leaving Lenroot and James Thompson as Republican aspirants. McGovern will back Lenroot for the seat vacated by the late Senator Hastings. Democrats Chas McCarthy and Joseph Davies entered the campaign.
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United States
Wheconsin
Francia McGovern
McGovern
Lenroot
Paul Hasting
James Thompson
la Pollette
Chas. McCarthy
Joseph Davies
Federal Trade Commission
Must Buy Wheat Flour And Sues Fifty Fifty
Portland March 12 Federal Food Administrator Ayer ordered purchases of wheat flour and substitutes in Oregon to be on a 50 50 basis. The order, issued from Washington, is effective immediately due to scarce substitutes in the Northwest. Dealers warn customers that the limited substitutes may force refu sale of quarter barrel sacks of flour.
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Portland
Oregon
Ayer
Washington
Northwest
Food Administration
Hanson Banquet Reservations Open at Local Firms
Reservations for the banquet to be tendered to Mayereleet Ole Hanson by the Kind Words club may be obtained at J. R. Justice Co. 912 Second Ave Pliny L. Allen Co 117 Columbia and Brew steer's 617 Second Ave. The banquet will be held at 6 30 Friday evening in the Masonite club rooms in the Arcade building.
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Ole Hanson
Kind Words Club
J. R. Justice Co
Second Ave
Pliny L. Allen Co
Columbia
Brewsteer's
Masonite Club Rooms
Commercial Club Rooms
Arcade Building
San Francisco Saloons Not Closed by War Order
San Francisco will not see saloons closed by the war department order banning liquor sales at ports of embarkation. A Washington telegram says San Francisco is not classified as a port of embarkation.
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San Francisco
War Department
Washington
Unsatisfactory Durand Faces Secret Conference Claim
Keefer labeled Dr. D F E Durand of the Chicago food administration unsatisfactory after alleging a secret meeting between food administration representatives and packers in Chicago. The matter centers on instructions given to packers not to raise prices to cattle feeders.
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Chicago
The
Food Administration
Keefer
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