American Troopers Close In On Villa Route in Northern Mexico
Troops concentrate near Caballona in Sonora 18 miles south of Douglas with 3,000 mutinous Carranzistas entrenching. Col. Slocum and Col. Dodd lead units across the border from Columbus pursuing Villa as Pershing commands a growing three-column advance. Censorship tight, Guzman eyed for base as air support and rail access enable joint operations toward surrounding Villa.
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Dutch liner Tubantia sinks after midship explosion
The Royal Dutch liner Tubantia sank in the North Sea after a terrific explosion amidships. 87 passengers and 300 crew were aboard. all are said to be saved. Captain reported possible torpedoing. wreck created a huge stern hole as lifeboats and rescue boats aided survivors near land.
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Caldwell deputy is attacked
John M. Davis a realty dealer filed a petition with the Seattle Bar Association seeking disbarment proceed ings against Thomas J. L. Kennedy one of Corporation Counsel elect Hugh M. Caldwell's appointees Davis cites Kennedy's alleged illegal roles in 1914 including Mrs Effie M Davis divorce work and the Cassius M Page case with Maybelle Page Judge Humphries ruling on incompatibility and W D Gillis Kennedy's law partner involved
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Ocean Liner Tubantia Sets Sail for Buenos Ayres
The Royal Dutch Lloyd Tubantia departed Amsterdam for Buenos Ayres with 13 911 tons and 540 feet length. Captain H K Wytama commands the ship described as an elaborately outfitted ocean palace. Some passengers or sailors may have perished during the excitement, but advices say all were saved.
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Buenos Ayres
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Patria Liner Escapes Submarine Attack Near New York
The Fabre liner Patria with 900 passengers including 20 Americans docked safely in New York after being attacked by a submarine off the African coast on March 1. Captain Dechelles said the torpedo passed within 30 feet of the rudder, sparking panic among passengers.
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Dechelles
Boy Kills Playmate in Ranch Incident Near Kent
An 11 year old boy, Cavan Folson, was killed when 8 year old Curtis Perry fired a shotgun at his face while they played on a ranch six miles east of Kent. The shooter said he believed the gun would not go off. Weather notes for Seattle included tides and times.
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Kent
U. S. Hopes Carranza Will Capture Villa
President Wilson hopes Gen. Carranza will capture Villa and the administration expresses satisfaction if Carranza bags Villa before U S troops reach him. The issue risks peons and channels, with the White House viewing the crisis as shaping Carranza’s control over his forces.
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White House
Munday Resigns From Park Board
Charles F. Munday resigned from the park board on Thursday in a letter to Mayor Gill he cited business demands preventing proper service. Mayor Gill said a successor would not be named until several days of consideration.
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Park Board
Gill
Puget Sound Yard Gets $265000 Appropriation
The Senate approved Sen Poindexter's measure to fund Puget Sound navy yard for battleship construction with 265000 dollars as the first step of a broader shipbuilding program. The overall need for Bremerton and Charleston sites is estimated at 2065000 dollars to ready facilities for government shipbuilding. The bill advances to the House.
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University professor urges swimming in public schools
Professor A Berglund of the university urged the Central Council of Social Agencies to teach swimming in public schools during a meeting at Good Eats cafeteria on Wednesday.
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University
Central Council of Social Agencies
Good Eats
Fishermen- Something For You Tomorrow's Star Sport Page
The page teases fishing content and star sports features for tomorrow with highlights likely involving local fishers and upcoming events. It hints at profiles and tips to attract readers to the sports section.
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City Election Sparked Stone & Webster Spotlight
After Seattle's city election, the Stone Webster interests loom large in local politics. The group built a visible campaign and a covert influence machine, including lobbyists, 100000 mailed circulars, and Busy operatives steering outcomes. The Star promises more details tomorrow.
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