Metcalf Confirms Relief Of Evans In Navy Shuffle
Secretary Metcalf announced Evans will be relieved and sent to a watering place while Ryans plans to press the fleet attack. Rear Admiral Thomas will retire in October and be relieved July 6 by Rear Admiral Sperry. Emory becomes commander of the second squadron. Schroeder and Wainwright to lead remaining squadrons.
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Metcalf
Forget Ryans
San Frenne
San Francisco Bay
Bivens
Thomas
Charles Sperry
Emory
Capta. Schroeder
Wainwright
Burns Wins in First Round at Theatre Royal
The March 17 boxing card at the Theatre Royal features Tommy Byrne versus Jen in a first round bout. Irish promoter Terry Croker-backed Roche is favored by locals to upset light favorite Hanna in a $2,500 a side plus $7,500 purse contest.
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United Press
Tommy Byrne
Jen
Theatre Royal
Luine
Roche
Caine
Richard Croker
Tammany
New York
Dublin
Harn
Ireland
Public Printer Charlies Stirlings resigns from post
In Washington on March 17 Public Printer Charlies Stirlings has tendered his resignation to the president and it has been accepted. The move clears the way for a successor to head the printing office and manage government documents.
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Washington, D. C
Charlies Stirlings
Seattle Clearinghouse Balances Report
The report lists day totals for Seattle clearings showing 411,210.05 in balances 157,917.82 cleared to date and a new balance of 1,069,230 with an additional 268,787 noted as balances and 63,767 referenced in the current period.
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Seattle
Crichton Favored for La Follette Health Chief Post
Crichton appears to lead the race for the La Follette health commissioner job as mayor Miller notes thorough field review. Crichton brings city council experience and health department familiarity, with supporters among prominent men and council members, though Dr. Grant is also mentioned as a candidate.
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Miller
D Crichton
Crchten
Yecampalan
Cannell
Health Department
Grant
Mayor Miller takes steps to clear restricted district
Mayor Miller orders removal of electric signs in the restricted district and dictates that bawdy houses north of King Street move south within 20 days. He designates Capt Ward to enforce anti gambling and closing laws and hints this is a preliminary move toward a full district removal as construction by William Chappell begins on Jackson Street.
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Miller
King Street
Police
Irving T. Ward
Department
Andi
Hhe
Miller Aes
Capt. Ward
Yoore
Jackson Et
Watt
Jackson St
Ares
William Chappell
Jackson At
Miller Thie
King
Hovering on Brink of Great Crisis
United States and France face a Haitian crisis as conspirators against President Alexia are exposed. General Leconte arrests plotters, while refugees seek protection under the French flag. British and German warships arrive, tensions rise, and Washington demands delivery of Haitian refugees amid fears of a broader intervention.
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Alexia
Leconte
Firmin
France
Hayti
United States
Washington
State Department
Port Au Prince
Fermini
Pres
Mother accuses brother of kidnapping her son in Sitka
Mrs Alex Stitt of Mamareck charges her brother John Kozma koff with kidnapping her nine year old son. Kozma koff was arrested as he boarded the Jefferson for Alaska with the boy. Peter Koemakoff, liquor saloon proprietor and brother of the accused, was arrested as an alleged accessory. A total bond of 2500 was set for Trance in polio court.
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Alex Stitt
Mamareck
John Kozmakoff
Sitka
Alaska
Kokmakoff
Griffith
Jefferson
Shannon
Peter Koemakoff
Lnffet
Georgetown
Edeed
Jobin
Seothe
Koumakoff
Sparkman Receives Warm Ovation From City Council
Councilman J. M. Sparkman of the Eighth ward, the sole Democratic member, was greeted with an ovation upon his arrival. A delegation from the King County Democratic club presented a flor al offering to his desk as members and spectators joined in applause before and after his brief speech of thanks.
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J. M. Sparkman
Eighth Ward
King County
Democratic Club
Charles A. Reynolds
Charles G. Heifner
Iman Revelle
Sparkman
Princess Victoria Patricia of Connaught Birthday Observed
Erin Go Bragh reports praise for the Princess Victoria Patricia of Connaught turning 22 with widespread Irish celebrations in New York and London. Irish troops receive leave, many businesses close, and large parades mark Saint Patrick's Day across Dublin and the United Kingdom.
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United Press
London
England
Saint Patrick
Victoria Patricia of
Connaught
Edward
Large St Patrick’s Day parades in New York with dignitaries
New York on March 17 witnessed elaborate St Patrick’s Day parades and demonstrations. A major banquet by the Friendly Sons of St Patrick will feature speeches from Governors Hughes and Johnson and Secretary Taft, marking a high profile celebration.
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New York
Emerald Isle
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Charles Evans Hughes
John Johonson
Minnesota
Taft
Catholic Missionaries Celebrate St Patrick Day in Japan
In Tokyo on March 17 Catholic missionaries marked St Patrick's Day and the second anniversary of Japan opening to missionaries, observing with religious ceremonies and gatherings.
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Tokio
Japan
Refugee scramble fears prompt US stance on Haiti
Alexia warns a rush of Haytian refugees seeking protection could pull the United States into a global mêlée. State Department aims to stay aloof but Haiti's moves to seize individuals under US consular protection could trigger conflict and an armed landing. The Humboldt docked at Skagway this morning per Merchanis Exchange advice.
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State and Stripes
United States
France
England
Germany
State Department
Water Shut Off In Area From Harrison To Lake Washington
Water will be shut off from all property between Harrison Street and Pine Avenue from thirty west to Lake Washington between 9 a m and 3 p m tomorrow Wednesday March 18.
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Harrison
Pine
Lake Washington
Students May Hold Circus at University of Washington
Professor Dehn, baseball coach at the University of Washington, suggests a circus with proceeds to help the varsity crew race Wisconsin at Madison this year. He is a Illinois graduate where a similar event raised about $2,000 last year. Action by students is uncertain as the idea comes at a late hour.
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Dehn
University of Washington
Wisconsin
Madison
University of Illinois
Chinese pheasants case hits Rath Keller owner
In police court A Lover testified that Carl Schmitz kept Chinese pheasants illegal to law. Lover said Nat J Bean ordered birds for the restaurant. Judge Gordon fined Schmitz $100 and dismissed Bean as Schmitz’s agent.
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A. Lover
Rath Keller
Carl Schmitz
Lover
Schmits
Nat J. Bean
Bean
Schmitz
Montager
Gordon
Prosecution Foreseen for Chesapeake & Ohio Officials
Interstate Commerce Commission report after Richmond hearing accuses Chesapeake & Ohio officers of years of favoritism to grain and packing house shippers through bogus transfer slips. The commission forecasts criminal prosecutions as a result. Steamer Edith sails tonight from Cordova to Valdez with freight.
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United Press
Washington
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Richmond
LaFollette Attacks Aldrich Bill in Senate Clash
Senator LaFollette denounces the Aldrich financial bill as favoring Wall Street elites and illegal financial banking schemes. He claims Standard Oil and Morgan interests dominate finance, while railroads push wage cuts to promote a rate law. The Senate finance committee then strikes key provisions to blunt his attack. Speculation on city hall committees follows as Gill shapes the new council lineup.
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United Press
Washington
Mareh li
LaFollette
Senate
Rhode Island
Aldrich
Wall
Wall St
John D. Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
Standard Oil
Morgan
National City Bank of New York
Wisconsin
Rockefeller
Robert M. LaFollette
Mullen
Conway
Lcense
Zhbinden
Fire and Water Committee
Muphy
Gill
New
Sawyer
Revelie
Corporations
Murphy
Council
Powder Mill Explosion Kills Three in Colmount
A powder mill blast near Colmount Indiana on March 17 left three dead two fatally injured and twenty seriously hurt. The explosion occurred in the mixing room and the suspected cause and one key man were both killed in the incident.
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Coalmount
Ind
Here
Governor Chamberlain to Address King County Democrats
Governor George Chamberlain of Oregon, a Democratic senatorial candidate, is billed as the speaker for the King County Democratic club meeting set for tomorrow night in Olympus block rooms. The Shinano Maru departed for the Orient at 4 this morning.
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George Chamberlain
Oregon
King County
Democratic Club
Olympus Block
Prosser appoints chief accountant as reshuffle rumor denied
City Treasurer Prosser announces J. L. McLean as chief accountant replacing A. N. Graves who resigned. W. W. Scruby and C. L. Blewett are reappointed as assistants. La Follette club pushes for a presidential primary to be held statewide. The Republican state central committee in Seattle will decide on delegations and possible Taft endorsement.
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J. L. McLean
A. N. Graves
George Russell
Russell
W. W. Scruby
C. L. Blewett
McLean
Seattle Lectric Company
la Follette Club
Republican State Central Committee
Seattle
Chicago
LaFollette Club
Washington
W. H. Flett
Filett
State Central Committee
Taft
Flett
LaFollette Organization
Republican Party
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