De Valera Private Interview Predicts Ireland Tussle Over Independence
Dublin February 24 United Press Edward De Valera fugitive Sinn Fein leader warns that violence is the only alternative if Paris peace talks fail to grant self determination to Ireland. He says Ireland will fight if necessary to gain independence while asserting an Irish republican government can take over administration at a moment's notice. CONT D ON PAGE TWO
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Berlin Braces as Spartacans Fortify Lichtenberg
Government troops pushed into the suburb of Lichtenberg and seized much of it after heavy fighting. Spartacans regrouped near the railway station and reinforced positions threaten central Berlin. Noske negotiations and air bombardment fears influence public mood as the city continues to see social life amid turmoil.
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Se ee Home 63rd Grads Return to Civilian Life
Seattle welcomes returning servicemen as the 63rd and 68th units come home from overseas. Citizens seek to honor them with jobs and support, despite political setbacks in the legislature. The public must respond with a fitting, self-respecting reintegration effort.
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Roth Opposes Gag Rule in Tumultuous Washington House
In Olympia March 12 a heated scene erupted as Rep Roth challenged a gag on S. B. 160 a bill giving the state commissioner power to approve pavement construction. Roth shouted demanded readings while Rep Davis and Speaker Adams intervened as Harkins wrestled him to the floor. The incident ended with Roth, cigars, and a promise to press the measure later.
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Reds March on Prussians
Martial law has been proclaimed in West Prussia Briesen Thorn and Kalem districts as forces from the east advance. The dispatch suggests Spartacans are moving from Russian Poland toward Thorn on the Vistula, possibly under Bolshevik direction.
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The Best Piano Salesman in Town
A notice urges readers to place small ads in The Star to quickly find buyers for used pianos. It highlights a current demand and promises access to a large Northwest audience.
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Chinese Plot in Victoria Sparks Legal Case
Vancouver police court hears charges against Chen Shue Yen editor in Victoria for being part of the Chinese National League with 7000 Canadian members. The case links Sun Yat Sen backed by German funds to China’s southward revolutionary movements to keep China unsettled amid World War I tensions.
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Loggers Fight for Daylight Saving With Petition
A petition signed by hundreds of loggers and the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen Local 56 requests action against the proposed daylight saving discontinuance. The group argues the extra daylight is essential for the lumber district and industry operations.
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Welcome Home 63rd Coast Artillery Arrives in Seattle
Seattle celebrates the 63rd Coast Artillery return from Europe with a gala welcome. About 1,400 Washington men, many Seattle natives, are involved as 63d Coast artillery arrives in sections at 4:15 and 4:30. A parade, dance, and public handshakes follow, with Maj. W. M. Shippom in command.
Miller Held On Murder Charge In Burkhardt Case
J A Miller arraigned before Judge Boyd Tallman and given one week to plead in the case charging premeditated murder of Frank Burkhardt whose body was found Feb 22 in a ravine near Renton Junction. A $1300 recovery suit against Miller for theft from the dead man’s estate was filed by Louis T Silvain.
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Wickersham Seeks Bering Strait Rail Tunnel Plan
San Francisco March 12. James Wickersham Alaska delegate in Congress advocates a tunnel under the Bering Strait to foster rail trade and communication between Asia and America. He also aids Pacific coast firms in leasing Alaska coal lands to reduce fuel costs.
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Ex-Kaiser Asks Allied Passage to Riviera of Egypt
Basel reports Mathias Berger head of the German armistice commission says the former emperor requests advances from the allies to travel toward the Riviera of Egypt, citing Holland’s climate as harming his health. A Japanese steamer Atsuta Maru sailed from Landerst dock with passengers and cargo to the Orient, while freighter Atoka Maru cleared for Yokohama and Kobe.
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Washington artillerymen return from war meet Legions in Everett
Six hundred eighty artillerymen from the Washington state artillery corps and 300 from the state guard returned home after the armistice. The 634 field artillery unit arrived in Everett to be welcomed by the American Legions of Liberty at the Soldiers' and Sailors' club. Legions of Liberty will greet the returning troops at trains today.
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President Nears Brest on George Washington
President Wilson moves toward Brest aboard the U S S George Washington as advisers forecast return to the United States by late May. A fresh group of destroyers joins the task force, replacing those that put into the Azores. The carrier resumes slower speed but is expected to reach Brest soon.
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Rifle Cartridges Shipmed to Mexico Through El Paso
At El Paso Texas on March 12 150000 rifle cartridges were exported to the Carranza government marking the first munitions shipment in years. General Jesus Castro plans to depart Juarez for Chihuahua City under guard as Villistas move toward the border about 100 miles south. In Chicago two men robbed Jerome P Bowes bank. Bowes wounded but likely to recover.
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The Star Features Page Summary
The Star highlights include Cynthia Grey’s Confessions of a War Bride on page 5 and Little Stories for Bedtime for children. Dr Frank Crane writes a war essay on page 6, with cartoons by Webster on page 6 and a True page 6 feature. An auto show review appears on page 10.
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Legislature Plows Through Last Bills As Session Nears End
In Olympia on March 12 both houses met to begin final consideration of bills before adjourning at midnight Thursday. The house aims to pass ten minor measures while potential late acts like the rent-hog bill and city markets bill linger in committees. Seventeen Senate bills include the Clayton anti injunction measure and a tax levy limit raise for port commissions, plus a new milk code and oyster reserve dissipation.
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Lodge and Lowell to Debate World League Plan
Nearly all arrangements were completed for a debate between Senator Lodge and A Lawrence Lowell president of Harvard University on the league of nations. The event is set for Symphony hall on the evening of March 19 with Lowell supporting Wilsons league plan.
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May Complete Peace Treaty This Week End
Paris dispatch reports the peace treaty with Germany could be completed this week if the schedule holds. Final terms on military naval and air provisions were to be settled today with boundary discussions expected tomorrow and western frontier considerations Friday. The plan includes a buffer state in Rheinish provinces and division of reparations and finances for Germany to support rapid German submission to the draft.
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Debate Over League of Nations Damages Peace Treaty
Washington reports intensify as opponents warn the league clause could derail ratification. Senator Reed predicts efforts to separate the league from the peace settlement will fail, while advocates insist the pact can be ratified with amendments.
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League Societies Discuss French Security Amendments
London reports say the League of Nations societies debated a French proposed guarantees of security. Proposals include limiting arms and creating a permanent foresee to prepare military areas for obligations. Delegates object, fearing U S constitutional limits and U S Congress war powers.
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Allies set limits on German fleet in six ship cap
London dispatch reports from Paris that the allies agreed to cap the German fleet at six battleships, five cruisers, twelve destroyers, and twenty six smaller destroyers.
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