War talk from Surgeon General Ryerson on manpower and the war
Surgeon General Geo Ryerson spoke to university students in Seattle on war aims and manpower. He warned the United States must mobilize 1 to 2 million troops to shorten the conflict and noted France and Britain face mounting losses. He described Red Cross efforts, Canadian volunteers, and the heavy toll already endured with hundreds of thousands casualties and officers among the wounded.
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Geo Sterling Ryeoree
St John Ambulance Association
Canada
Ned Cross
Association of
Military Surgeons
Seattle
Meany Hall
Fingl
Italy
United States
Myerson
Germany
France
Mans
Red Cross
Canadian Red Cross
Eingland
Joinville
Paria
Ryerson
Hed Crom
Lord Roberts
American Labor Urges Russians to Resist Hans
The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy under Samuel Gompers cables Russia urging strong resistance to Teuton domination. It appeals to the All Russian Soviet in Moscow to indicate how American workers can help defend freedom and democracy. The message states unity of free peoples against autocracy and asks for guidance on effective aid.
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Washington
America
Russia
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Moscow
American Alliance For
Samuel Ocompers
Paul Remembers Name When Put Alone in a Room
Paul Jacobs, 14, of Tacoma, remembered his name after two hours in a locked room as juvenile authorities sought his home. He had been picked up February 23 on the streets and had forgotten any address. He escaped from a Salmon Beach children’s home and avoided being sent to an island “where the crazy people are.”
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Paul Jacobs
Tacoma
Paul
Salmon Beach
Coroner's Inquest Finds Speeding Bus Driver Responsible
A coroner's jury in the death of Mrs. Fred Carlson at Eastlake avenue and Howe street on March 7 concluded that bus driver A. H. Dunham was speeding by more than 20 miles per hour and did not slow or warn before the crash. The prosecuting attorney likely to file charges.
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Fred Carlson
A. H. Dunham
Eastlake Ave
Howe St
Dunham
Argentine Near War Threat Against Kaiser
Los Angeles March 13 Argentina seems on the brink of war with Germany, suggests Julio H. Brandon Chilean consul at Buenos Aires. He warns that another German sinking of an Argentine ship would push the republic to declare war on the central powers. He adds that 99 percent of Argentines favor the Allies and criticizes President Trogoyen as vacillating and pro German.
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Los Angeles
Germany
Julio H. Brandon
Buenos Aires
Republic
Trogoyen
President Urges Texas to Adopt Suffrage Statute
President Wilson sent a telegram to Mrs. Elizabeth Potter of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association urging the Texas Senate to adopt a statute granting women the right to vote. He said the Democratic Party is committed to woman suffrage and he as party leader urges action on its merits.
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Texas
Austin
Ten
Wilson
Mra
Entire State Court to Hear Franchise Arguments
The state supreme bench will hear arguments on Seattle city's franchise dispute with the traction company during the May term. Originally set for Wednesday, the hearing was moved after confirmation by Corporation Counsel Hugh Caldwell. Seattle seeks 25 car tickets for $1 and 2 percent of gross earnings to be paid to the city, claims the company has refused these terms.
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Traction Company
State Supreme Bench
Hugh Caldwell
Seattle
Ita
Mayor-Elect Home With New Green Hat
Ole Hanson, Seattle’s mayor-elect, returns from Spokane where fatigue from the campaign is evident. He will not accept dinners or talks until after taking office Monday, citing heavy preparation work ahead.
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Ole Hanson
Seattle
Spokane
Hanson
Hold Socialists for Review of Conviction
CAMP DODGE Iowa March 13 The eight St Paul socialists seven sentenced to 20 years in Leavenworth and one to 25 years did not start for the penal institution today They will be held here pending review of the court martial for refusal to wear U S uniforms and obey orders Civilian attorneys reportedly took the matter to the War Department which requested a review of the evidence
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Camp Dodge
Bt Paul
Leavenworth
Kan
United States
War Department
Can Opener Frees Men In Auto Trap
In San Francisco on March 13 a can opener freed three men trapped under a car near Redwood City. BL Hickok Harold Duffey and Mark Richards had been imprisoned when a corkscrew failed to free them. Frank Da Costa borrowed a kitchen can opener and cut the car free in about an hour.
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San Francisco
BL Hickok
Harold Duffey
Mark Richards
Redwood City
Frank da Costa
First Necessity Health and Dental Care Emphasized
An advertisement extols good health as key to success and warns that bad teeth can cause systemic illness. It promotes Sereno L. R. Clark D D S offering expert dental service, low prices through high volume, guarantees, and a free no obligation tooth examination.
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Oak Telephone
Ideal Knitting and Sewing Cabinet
Standard
Columbia
Tme
Union Street
Second Avenue
Palace Hip
Baby Osbornei
Daddy’s Girl
I Pitroff
Gray
Graham Ives
Farnsworth
Ahy
Stan
May Laurel Knerr
Bella Wilson
van Arthur Davids
Seon Killed
St. Julien
Thirty-first
Canadian Field Artillery
Speeder
Ieeeeiey
Flese
State Dental Board
L. R. Clark
Third Avenue
Regal Dental
N. W. Corner
DR. L. BR. Clark
Columbia Company
Elliott
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