German peace feelers loom as war aims shift west
Teutons reportedly plan a subtle peace scheme to end the western war while pressing claims in the east. Berlin aims to restore Belgium and France under terms, accept French loans to Russia, and seek a Russia-led peace without dishonor, triggering debates in the Reichstag next week.
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ED. L. Keen
United Press
Ondon
Germany
Belgium
France
Forelgium
Lorraine
Russia
East
Wilson
Moscow
Minority Bolsheviks challenge Brest Litovsk ratification in Russia
Dissenting Bolsheviks adopt a minority report urging mobilization of Russia’s defenders and arming peasants and workers. Officials report opposition to German cooperation limited to Petrograd. A dozen Romanovs are exiled after a hearing on anti revolution charges. Foreign Minister Chichoy announces ratification and cites wartime costs of about 26.3 billion rubles.
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Petrograd
Social Revolutionary
Brest Litovsk
Pansoviet Congress
Russia
Czarina
Chichoyn
Central Executive Committee
W. W. Leader in Yakima Gets a Coat of Tar
Federal probe follows tar and feathering of H. B. Myers a secretary of the local W. W. organization in Yakima. Myers says he was forced to join the order and feared lynching and told of Spokane money backing the group. He was told to leave the state.
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W. W
Yakima
Beattle
Spokane
H. B. Myers
Myers
Ile
U S Rifle Production Surpasses Wartime Needs
The article outlines to March 19 how U S rifle production has surpassed requirements with daily output around 10,000 guns, totaling over 1 3 million in hand or ordered. It notes moves to standardize to Springfield rifles, use of Remington Winchester plants, and projected 3 905 861 rifles by 1919 to arm more than 3 250 000 men with two rifles each.
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Harry Bochent
Washington, D.C
Te Army
Uncle Sam
Unis
United States
France
Armain
Springfield Armory
Rock Island Arsenal
Winchester
Remington
England
Springfield
Enfield
Rock Island
Remington Arms Company
Eddystone
Ilion
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Memington
Springfield Arsenal
Great Britain
Mystery in death of aviator at San Diego
Cadet Aviator Ralph Thompson fell 1500 feet from a plane near the army aviation school at North Island. He was found wrecked in Pasadena after the crash yesterday. Witnesses differed on cause with theories including gear failure or wing collapse.
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San Diego
War Savings Stamp Drive Prep Noted For Wednesday
A terse note indicates the War Savings Stamp drive is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, urging readiness and participation by local residents and groups.
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W. Ss. S
Fingerprint May Jail Him For Life
White Plains N Y March 14 the fingerprint left by a right index finger which authorities say was made by Frank Drieger on trial before County Judge Young here will decide whether the prisoner will have to spend the remainder of his life in prison as an habitual criminal
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White Plains
N. Y
Frank Drieger
Young Here
Thomson Votes No on Bill to Protect Market in Seattle
Councilmen Hanna and Thomson opposed three ordinances for the elevated railway project. Hanna supported a fish market operation plan, while Thomson voted against the bill Caldwell says is needed to keep fish prices low for Seattle residents.
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Thomson
Hanna
Couniliman Thomson
Caldwell
Seattle
School Board Studies German Teaching in Battle Schools
Spanish American War veterans petition the school board to hear debate on German instruction in Battle schools. The board gathers data on how many students study German and is expected to schedule a hearing soon.
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Board of Education
Beattle
Near beer ban lifts at camp under Greene order
Camp Lewis reports Gen. Greene forbids mention of near beer in post exchanges and at Greene Park. Despite the ban, other beverages such as Eiryan's delight and pop remain on sale. Seattle federation to host evangelist Dr. Paul Rader for June revival after endorsement from Dr. Matthew.
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Gen. Greene
Camp Lewis
Greene
Greene Park
Eiryan
Seattle Ministers’ Federation
Paul Rader
Chicago
Seattle
Federation
Mark A. Matthews
Rader
France
Paris
Northwest
Rue de l’Echiquier
Seattle Times
Star
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Niko
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M. Difenko
Romanoffs
Children’s
Bon Marché
Dix
Marche
WSS
Bon Marche Soldier Shop
Harrods
London
Bon Marche Baby Shop
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Lilly
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