Kaiser May Be Next to Fall From Power Says The Star
The Star declares autocracy versus democracy in a global struggle as Kaiser Wilhelm II may abdicate and become a private citizen The piece cites Charles Edward Russell predicting victory for democracy by allying with the Allies and ending kings and wars in a wartime climate by The Star.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
Hohenzollern
Charles Edward Russell
the Star
United States
Germany
Russell
Vanderveer in booze graft trial linked to Billingsleys
Testimony ties George Vanderveer to the scheme as Fred Billingsley and Logan Christie describe details of crimes. Fred accuses Vanderveer of knowing hiding places for liquor and of involvement in planned thefts and cover stories.
Veritable Bargains Highlighted In The Star Ads
Saturday shoppers are urged to browse The Star for discount offers from Seattle stores. The ad pages showcase furniture dealers and grocers including Standard Furniture Co Grote Rankin Co Gatelys MacDougall Southwick Frost and Seynel and Frederick and Nelson along with Market centers and movie news. Over 61 000 copies daily distributed.
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Star Today
Seattle
Eer Standard Furniture Co
Grote-Rankin Co
Gately's
MacDoougall
Southwick Foston Sample Bhoe Co
Groceteria Stores
Public Market Center
M. A. Gottatein Furniture
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Westlake Public Market
Movie News
Pfraser-Paterson Ry
Pine @t
Frost & Seynel
Vewe Fahey-Brockman
Powe Dundee Woolen Mille
Boon Marche
Csevercere
Frederick & Nelson
Beattie’ Best Stores
Jurors Viewed in Liquor-Graft Trial Portraits
The article notes Vic Gauntett's sketches of the twelve jurors who will decide whether Mayor Gill, Chief Beckingham, Bob Hodge, and four policemen were bought by Logan Billingsley. It describes the jurors as guarded and not beauty, yet with distinctive heads and character, while clerk W. H. Fontaine sits with discomfort, watching witnesses as the case progresses.
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Chief Beckingham
Bob Hodge
Logan Billingsley
Billingsley
Vie
W. HB. Fontaine
Eminent Domain Commission
Lke
Whisky Bribe Case Testimony Continues
Fred Billingsley testifies he paid for a truckload of whisky and says the chief was present about 30 minutes before walking around the corner to take a bribe. He recalls advising his brother Logan to flee to British Columbia for protection via politically connected friends. Other witnesses questioned his prior grand jury statements and alleged bribe by Mayor Gill.
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M. W. Palmer
Beckingham
Boozegraft
Gill
Hodge
Poolman
Peyser
McLennan
Doom
Vanderveer
Vandervier
Logan
British Columbia
Fred Billingsley
Wilmon Tucker
Fred
Mr. Vanderveer
Tucker
J. Mullin
Tim Vogel
W. H. Pielow
Palmer
Star Carriage Works
Margeit
Pielow
Reames
George van Derveer
Shortest and Least Bloody Revolution Declared
Petrograd reports Prof. Paul Milakov stating the revolution was the shortest and least bloody in history as he becomes the new minister of foreign affairs. He asserts the reestablishment of a capable power will boost popular enthusiasm, national unity, and resolve.
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Petrograd
Paul Milakoff
Grand Duke Advises Czar to Abdicate
Grand Duke Nicholas, head of the Army of the Caucasus, telegraphed Rodzianko that he, with Gen. Alexeiff, advised the czar to abdicate. He argued the step could save Russia, end the war successfully, and avert dire consequences.
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Grand Duke
Nicholas
The
Caucasus
Rodzianko
Duma
Alexeiff
Russia
National Defense Society Hears Brief on Strike
Washington March 16 The National Defense society met briefly this afternoon to discuss the strike situation. Members declined to disclose any action taken or planned.
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Washington
National Defense Society
Everett Mayor Testifies in Tracy IWW Murder Case
Mayor D D Merrill of Everett testified Friday in the Thomas Tracy murder trial. IWW members told him August visitors demanded the right to speak at Hewitt and Wetmore and the release of a jailed member. They threatened trouble if Everett resisted. Attorneys and jury take a break after 11 days of work.
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Yakima
Wenatchee
Spokane
Everett
Rowan
Threste
D. D. Merrill O Everett
Thomas Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Hewitt and
Wetmore Aves
Ronald
Tracy
H. D. Cooley
Two Americans Murdered in Mexico Near Durango
Two Americans were killed by Villa and his followers last week at Magistral, Durango. Victims were L. A. Winn of New York City, assistant manager of National Mines and Smelter Co., and Bert Siegel of Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Villa
Magistral
Durango
R. L. Stuler
National Mines and Smelter Co
L. A. Winn
New York City
Bert Siegel
Pittsburg
Thirst Thieves Raid Pease Home
Burglars entered the home of W. M. Pease at 715 2iet N Thursday night and stole five bottles of beer and $10, according to Pease who reported the incident to police.
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W. M. Pease
Russian consul refused interview on revolution reports
Russ Consul Here Refuses to Speak No information regarding the revolution in Russia or opinion of Nicolas Bogdaviensky, the Russian consul general in Seattle. A Star request to speak by phone was denied as staff hung up after stating Bogdaviensky was giving out no information.
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Nicolas Bogdaviensky
Nicolas Bograviensky
Seattle
Star
Hogolaviensky
Killing of Premier Not Confirmed by Dispatches
Stockholm reports today that the assassination of former Premier Sturmer and Interior Minister Protopopov by Russian revolutionists has not been officially confirmed. Dispatches from Petrograd indicate Grand Duke Nicholas may be named provisional army dictator.
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Sturmer
Petrograd
Politiken
Nicholas
U.S. Seeks Early Talks on Armed Merchant Vessels
Washington reports the United States has asked European nations if they would permit armed American merchant ships to enter harbors to avoid foreign objections. The inquiry reflects a move to secure acceptance from Europe for harboring armed vessels.
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Washington
School Election Celebration for New Directors
Sixty five people met at the Dunamish school Thursday night to show friendship and loyalty to Otto Roseberg and W KE McKee newly elected school directors. The evening was largely spent in progressive whist.
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Duwamish
Otto Roseberg
W. KE. McKee
Nobility Endorses Petrograd Revolution Rallies
Fifteen assemblies of the Russian nobility met and adopted resolutions declaring participation in the popular revolution. They assailed officials of the old government for the crisis that toppled the czar.
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Petrograd
London
Revolution Ends Autocracy in Petrograd
The March revolution in Petrograd toppled the czarist regime and installed leaders aligned with the people’s will. The swift transition, with minimal bloodshed, surprised many and sparked global astonishment at Slav democracy's triumph over centuries of autocracy. (Continued on Page 11.)
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Russia
Frank Forray Charged with First Degree Murder
Frank Forray shot and killed his wife Wednesday evening and was charged with murder in the first degree in a complaint sworn by Deputy Prosecutor Carmody Friday. At the county jail he continues to claim his wife was untrue to him while the two children insist their mother was innocent.
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Frank Forray
Carmody
Porray
Forruy
Treaty Put Over Washington Treaty Ratified Hope Diminishes
Administration senators announced they would not ratify the Colombian treaty during the special session and agreed to defer it to the extra session on April 16. The move reflects reduced hopes of quick approval and extends the legislative timeline.
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Washington
Administration
Senate
Czar Is Removed and Democracy Reigns in Russia
Dispatches from Petrograd report Nicholas II abdicated and Michael Alexandrovitch to act as regent. A new people’s ministry forms amid a nationwide hunt for pro German traitors. Arrests include Baron Sukhomlinoff and Countess Klein Michael, amid riots and promises of universal suffrage.
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London
Russia
Nicholas
Michael Alexandrovitch
Czarevich
Pskoff
Tsarkoe-Selo
Count Fredericks
Imperial Household
Klein Michael
Legation
Sukhomlinoff
Germany
Cabinet Takes Hand To Effect Railroad Peace
Washington March 16 the government acts to avert a nationwide railroad strike due at 6 pm tomorrow. Secretary of the Interior Lane Secretary of Labor Wilson Samuel Gompers and Daniel Willard president Baltimore and Ohio named by President Wilson to confer with union chiefs and railroad managers in New York. Baker issued a statement after cabinet meeting noting the mediatory effort and declining to discuss contingency plans.
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Interior Lane
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Brotherhood
New York
Deat
Baker
Navy to Begin Puget Sound Shipyard Work at Once
Washington March 186. Secretary of the Navy Daniels considers immediate equipping and starting work on part of 38 new ships without awaiting bids. Private yards will be opened April 11, with the plan to have some vessels ready at once in Puget Sound.
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Daniels
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Portsmouth
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Navy
Surines
War Not Against Romanoffs, Claim
San Francisco dispatch reports Russian consul general A M Wynodzeff stating fears of reactionary steps toward peace misplace blame, insisting the uprising is not directed at the Romanoff dynasty and that Germany has been crushed as a cause of the Russian revolution.
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San Francisco
Germany
A. M. Wynodzeff
Sandbagging of Claude Regan After Meridian Car Line Ride
Claude Regan, 25, of 2413 First Ave North, was assaulted at about 10 30 p m Thursday on Avenue between 46th and 47th as he left a Meridian car line stop at 45th and First Avenues. A man held him up struck him with a sandbag, stole $2 and a gold watch.
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