Seattle Debates Naval Pork and Puget Sound Prosperity
The Star argues against pork barrel funding for the Bremerton yard and favors Puget Sound defense. It notes Senate passage of Poindexter’s 2 million naval fund and urges House approval to benefit Seattle, Bremerton work, and regional prosperity. The piece contrasts Mare Island with Bremerton and highlights local reactions and booster sentiment.
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United States Senate
Sen. Poindexter
Seattle
Bremerton Navy Yard
Mare Island
Tron
Daniels
Star
Senate
House
Bremerton Naval Yard
Puget Sound
Carolyn Wells
Ments In the Star
Wash
Winnie O' A
Citywide music plan approved for 34 parks concerts
Seattle park commission unanImously approves a new music program distributing 34 open air Sunday concerts and three afternoon symphonies across the city. Wagner Cavanaugh Adams and the Philharmonic will perform 12, 12, and 10 concerts respectively with additional Firemen and Policemen bands, totaling over four dozen performances for the summer. Park Commissioner Lamping says the policy shifts to share music funds broadly and reach all residents.
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Volunteer Park
Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra
Park Commission
Wagner
Cavanaugh
Adams
Philharmonic Orchestra
Lamping
Immigration Officials Prepare Evidence Against Yellow Owls
Immigration Commissioner White and customs officials prepare to present to a federal grand jury next week evidence against the Yellow Owls, a smuggling ring alleged to move opium and aliens. The probe cites over 1.6 million dollars in illicit traffic in the last four years. 29 alleged members named, some already indicted, others in Pierce County area not yet charged.
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White
Federal Grand Jury
Pierce County
Althose
Mundh Maud K
William Kirkland
Seattle
Vancouver
Sheriff Hodge Expects Claybury Extradition End
Sheriff Hodge said attorneys for Mrs Isabel Claybury facing conspiracy charges in Seattle may drop efforts to block extradition from California. Appeals fail in Los Angeles courts and the state appeals court. a US district court hearing is pending. Hodge warned he may expose wealthy backers if the fight continues.
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Isabel Claybury
Samuel J. Silverman
Seattle
California
Hodge
Superior Court
Los Angeles
State District Court of Appeals
United States District Court
M. EF. Hally
Weather forecast for tonight and Sunday
Tonight and Sunday appear partly cloudy with occasional threats of light showers. Local temperatures are not specified in the fragment.
Another Blow for the Kaiser Another Blow for the Kaiser
The Tasaquah and Superior Coal Mining Co property at Leasquah with assets valued at $1,000,000 was sold by the sheriff after the Northern Bank & Trust Co held a $295,917.75 judgment. Alleged agents including Alvo Von Alvensieben and Lieut. Walter Baeltz organized the venture and secured the loan. Von Alvensieben reportedly invested $13,000,000 of Hohenzollern imperial funds in Northwest properties.
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Tasaquah & Superior Coal Mining Co
Lesaquah
Northern Bank & Trust Co
Alvo von Alvensieben
Northwest
Kaiser
Walter Baeltz
von Alvenaleben
Col Dodd's Men Quick March Sets New Record
SAN ANTONIO March 18 An engagement with Villa's forces may come soon Col Dodd's column is at Casas Grandes Funston expects a clash if Villa stands ground Pershing's cavalry is within supporting distance of Dodd's command The 100 mile from Hachita to Casas Grandes was covered at an average 50 miles per day a remarkable marching record No American casualties reported yet
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Casas Grandes
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Pershing
Hachita
Believe Villa Has Split Force
United Press reports from Douglas Arizona on March 18 describe observers predicting a potential peon uprising if Americans kill Mexicans on their soil. Villa is said to have split his forces, keeping a strong unit to block the American vanguard while he moves in another direction. Friction with Carranzista officials is noted amid easing rumors of friendliness.
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Ariz
Mexico
United States
el Tigre
Guzman
Ascencion
Villa
U S Requests Use of Mexican Railways for Military Needs
Secretary Baker did not comment and officials say the government seeks permission to use Mexican railroads for military transport. Funston asked the War Department to obtain this authorization as units would move food ammo and water quickly if Carranza grants access. Reports note a direct line to Casas Grandes via Mexico Northwest RR and a quiet border scene with no sign of active revolution despite a Monterey bathhouse post office fire.
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Baker
Funston
War Department
Carranza Grant
United States
Casas Grandes
Mexico Northwestern RR
Carranza Ta
Monterey Bathhouse
Hay Bill Moves Army Increase as Wilson Backs Plan
Representative Hay announced the president’s approval of a bill raising peace strength to 140000 and argued it meets war needs. Chamberlain’s Senate bill proposes 254000 regulars, 280000 federalized militia, and 261000 federal reserve, with a different national service approach. The House debated aims and cost, while the Chamber of Commerce protested misstatements about Bremerton yard location in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
Hay
Senate Military Committee
Chamberlain
Federal Reserve
National Guard
Mann
Great Britain
Germany
House
Open Recruiting Offices in Tacoma Planned
Arrangements were made to open recruiting offices in Tacoma as the Northwest seeks to sign 20,000 new volunteers for the regular U S Army.
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U. S. Army
Rage for Members Rally at Local Y M C A
The opening rally of a membership campaign between Battle and Portland Y M C A was held last night at the local association building. It was announced that men will receive free passes entitling them to full YMCA privileges, including gymnasium and swimming pool, for the rest of March.
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Portland Y. M. C. A
Sociation
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Stone Webster Power in Seattle Bills Strain Legislature
A 1915 Seattle political saga centers on Senate Bill 46 backed by Stone Webster. The measure aimed to perpetualize franchises, curb city control, and shift street railways costs away from the companies. Lee emerges as a figure linked to the bloc, with battles in Olympia and revisions evolving into Substitute Bills 46 and 800 and later Bills 200 and 300. The controversy prompts protests and political maneuvering as George A. Lee becomes a gubernatorial pick for Stone Webster allies.
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Taylor
King County
Senate
Seattle
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Stone-Webster Corporation
Stone & Webster Corporation
Tacoma
Bellingham
Northwest
Stone & Webster
Seattle Commercial Club
George A. Lee
Public Service
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State Public Service Commission
Stone-Webster
George A. Les
George I. Wright
Caldwell
Tanner
Dan Landon
Ralph Nichols
Oly Pig
House
George A. Leer
Republican Party
Lee
Stone Webster
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