Navy Yard Plans Set to Transform Bremerton Factory
A Senate action on a 2.65 million dollar appropriation would convert the Puget Sound navy yard at Bremerton into a first class shipbuilding base. The move would add about 3,000 skilled workers, double payroll, and shift significant spending toward Seattle, with a battle cruiser as the first major project and repairs keeping 1,400 craftsmen busy.
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Senate
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Charleston
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Port Orchard
What They Think of Bremerton's Future
Bremerton leaders forecast rapid growth with ship construction at the Puget Sound Navy Yard. Mayor A F Reeves and Bremerton Commercial Club official B J Friedlander tout the yard as a pivotal Northwest development. Projections highlight doubling population and major regional impact.
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Bremerton
Sound Navy Yard
A. F. Reeves
Hodge vows to expose victims aiding Seattle extradition case
Sheriff Hodge warns he will publish the names of wealthy victims aiding the Seattle conspiracy case if authorities do not proceed properly. He asserts he has photos and evidence linking victims and alleges press exposure could be used to charge citizens. Mrs. Clayburgh faces extradition struggle while Miss Peterson and Miss Coots await trial in jail. Weather looks fair with frost tonight.
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Los Angeles
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John J. Bullivan
Seattle
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Sheriff Hodge
Claybury
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Dottie Coots
Badger
San Francisco
John Murphy
Congress Gets Busy at Last on Preparedness
President signs bill as Congress advances preparedness package. House takes up hay measure while both branches push action on security priorities.
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Congress
House
Pursuit of Villa Reaches Mountain Fastness in Chihuahua
Reports from El Paso indicate if Carrancistas fail to seize Villa in the plains the United States may trail him into the San Buena Ventura mountains. Pershing’s forces toil in the Chi huahua desert as Villa and followers move toward the SierraMadres strongholds, signaling a looming guerrilla campaign across western Chihuahua.
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Chihuahua
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San Buena Ventura
Sierra Madres
Army reorganization moves forward in Congress
United Press reports Congress began actual work on army reorganization. Senator Chamberlain filed his army Increase bill for Monday consideration while Chairman Hay urged a 140 000 strong regular army and opposed conscription. Hay warned a 200 000 or 250 000 force would cost up to 750 million annually. President Wilson signed a joint resolution increasing the regular army to full strength.
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House Military Committee
Wilson
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Senate
Fort Lawton Troops May Relieve Alaska Battalion
The Second battalion stationed at Fort Lawton could be sent to Alaska to relieve the battalion currently there if the War Department accepts Col. Wilson's recommendation.
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Alaska
Fort Lawton
Col. Wilson
War Department
Troops Press Villa Chase Through Mexican Hills
El Paso dispatch reports two American expeditions pursuing Francisco Villa through deserts and hills. Col. Dodd's column aims for Dublan and Casas Grandes while Carranza scouts and an army aeroplane search ahead. Harsh desert, heat, and deep sand hinder progress as censorship shields fighting details.
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Mexico
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Sierras
Col. Dodd
Dublan
Casas Grandes
Villa
Sonora
Columbus
Palomas
Carranza
Villistas
Presidio
Texas
Chihuahua
Ojinaga
Cok Dodd
Juarez
Chase After Villa Costing $72,000 A Day
The United States government is spending about 72 000 dollars per day to pursue Villa, with Maj. Wm. Elliott estimating costs at 50 dollars per minute. Potentially millions may be spent before Villa is captured.
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Villa
United States
Hunt Villa
Wm. Elliott
Bands in All Parks Plan For Citywide Summer Stage
Park Commissioner George B. Lamping proposed a uniform distribution of the $5,000 parks music fund at today’s park board meeting. He urged two or three bands of equal size to be hired to perform in all parks this summer, noting last year’s unequal allocation. The Star had suggested the plan previously, but concerts were limited to Volunteer Park and some venues used semi professionals.
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Park Board
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Star
German Treasury Opens War Budget Debate
Berlin March 17 Dr Helfferich of the German treasury declares enemy agents spread rumors to hinder subscriptions to the Kaiser's fourth war loan during a Reichstag session announcing a new war budget.
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Reichstag
Helfferich
Norwood Brockett and the Olympia Mansion Lobby Controversy
A historical portrait describes Norwood W Brockett renting a mansion in Olympia for open house style political entertaining. It alleges Brockett acted as Stone Webster corporation lobbyist, shaping bills to favor the company and guiding lawmakers through many reads and meals while the session ran its course. The piece notes Governor Lister’s veto power and hints at a broader Stone Webster political influence. Tomorrow the Star reports on George A Lee’s gubernatorial race as slate head.
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Lister
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Stone-Webster
Republican Party
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
George A. Lee
Uftil
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