Reporter Impostor Sent to Walla Walla Pen
E. A. Peters of The Tacoma Times posed as a prisoner to gather prison life color at Walla Walla. He used the alias Peter Wilson and claimed forgery guilt without commitment papers. After three days the warden uncovered him and he returned to his newsroom. His prison life series will run in The Star of Seattle starting Wednesday.
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U S Deliberates Response to German Submarine Attacks
Washington reports state department cabled Berlin to seek clarification on suspected German submarine involvement in the Sussex and Englishman incidents. The administration contemplates more than a disavowal if proof shows German guilt, with Congress urged to be informed if severance moves forward.
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Film Concerns Join In 40 Million Merger
Confirmation of a 40 million motion picture merger was obtained today with Paramount Mutual Universal Vitagraph Lubin Selig Essanay and Metro among those joining to cut costs. Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin will be principal stars with three year contracts estimated at 600000 and 670000 per year respectively.
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Half Million for U S Flyers
The House approved the army deficiency bill by 273 to 1, earmarking 8.6 million dollars to fund the American expedition into Mexico and to boost army strength and equipment. It includes funds for eight aeroplanes, potentially 24, with 500 thousand allocated for the planes. Representative Meyer London opposed the measure.
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American May Die In Dover After Sussex Torpedo Attack
Fragments of bronze recovered by British naval officers aboard the Susse x are believed to be parts of a torpedo. George Crocker, an American, lies in critical condition at Dover and may die, with other Americans reported to be recovering.
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Supplies Arranged for U.S. Army Rail Transport
The state department telegraphed Consul Rogera at Queretera asking him to arrange tentative rail transport of army supplies from the border to the American expedition in Mexico.
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Judiciary Committee Postpones Suffrage and Prohibition Actions
The house judiciary committee linked the suffrage and prohibition amendments and postponed action on each indefinitely. Geological evidence suggests Britain was once about 1700 feet below the sea surface.
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Preparedness and calls for more border troops
An editorial urges Congress to bolster troop numbers and aircraft for border defense, noting Pershing’s eight planes in Mexico with four out of service. The Star advocates immediate action, praises preparedness, and calls readers to contact their senator and representative to demand adequate defense.
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Jobless Men Seek Work Amid Focal Labor Shortage
Post interview with Lawrence Wood of the U S Department of Commerce labor bureau sparks a surge of job seekers at federal and city offices in Seattle. Officials acknowledge a shallow labor pool for married men with families, with 3,000 to 4,000 unemployed and farm and lumber jobs failing to lure city men.
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He Dies in His Bath Charles Mulligan Dies at Seaview Hotel
Charles Mulligan a logger living at the Seaview hotel 2031 Firat ave was stricken with heart trouble Monday and died in his bath. Dr BE H. Smith and Motorcycle Policeman Oakes worked over him with a pulmotor but failed to revive him.
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Miners Rescued From Tidewater Mine Blast in Vivian
Nine men badly burned were removed from the Tidewater mine at Vivian after an explosion. Many workers were reported entombed as rescue crews worked to reach them.
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Sheriff to bear extradition costs for two accused in blackmail conspiracy
County commissioners ruled that the charges against Dottie Coots and Lillian Peterson, arrested in San Francisco, will be paid by Sheriff Hodge personally. They argued Prosecutor Lundin did not seek extradition and no state funds would cover the travel expenses. Hodge said he has a photo of him paying the costs.
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Two Fleets Needed for U S At Sea Threats
Rear Admiral Hradley A. Fiske told the House Naval Committee that Germany's navy is nearly twice as strong as the U S fleet. He said one fleet cannot protect both coasts and the navy is not as efficient as it should be.
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Help for a 16 year old in need at Capitol 3707
A request seeks aid for a 16 year old who is the main provider for his mother and four siblings. He currently lacks steady employment and is in need of assistance. Interested helpers are asked to contact Mrs. Book at Capitol 3707.
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El Paso Women Arm For Defense In Border City
Women of El Paso stock toy pistols and small rifles in handbags and kitchens as the border city braces for potential trouble. Suffrage groups planned home guard drills but Sheriff Edwards halted the plan over Mexican population concerns. instead women will be individually trained by skilled instructors. Local fears focus on ranch-area Texans more than Mexicans, though incidents in cantinas occasionally erupt into gunplay.
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Senator Poindexter urges bigger navy in conference
At the Northwest conference on Preparedness and Roads in Spokane Senator Miles Poindexter urges adopting the five year naval building program and seeks international agreement to limit armaments. He warns the United States cannot maintain peace if it proceeds alone without adequate naval strength.
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Teutonic Name Mystery Baffles Eugene Snyder Crew
The French grain ship Eugene Snyder, sailing under a French captain and crew, asks who gave her Teutonic name as they work to pronounce it with a German accent. She cleared for the United Kingdom with grain from Houser's elevator in West Seattle, Tuesday.
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German destroyer sunk in North Sea clash
British and German forces clashed in the North Sea with a German destroyer sunk according to the Admiralty. No further details were released on casualties or location beyond the official notice.
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French Make a Daring Attack in Parroy Woods
Paris reports a French assault into Parroy woods where advancing troops stormed German positions. After blowing a trench, they killed those who refused surrender, captured survivors, and withdrew with prisoners as surrounding German outposts opened fire.
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Fighting at St Eloi Sparks Possible German Offensive
The war office reports heavy fighting around St Eloi near Berlin as the British attack and destroy German trenches. The clash may develop into a significant enemy offensive, officials warned.
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President urges quick rail investigation by Congress
President Wilson urged fair treatment of railroads and said a Senate House joint resolution calling for an investigation of railway transportation conditions should be the first step toward that goal. He wrote to Representative Kitchin in Washington on March 28.
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Final Seattle Elka Show Rehearsal Promises Merrier Bills
The final rehearsal for the annual Seattle Elka show was held Monday night. The festival, slated for April 3 at the Moore Theatre, is expected to be one of the merriest and best ever, with about 100 people in the cast.
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Bandit Villa Harassed by U S Troops Across Frontier
El Paso dispatch reports Villa pursued by U S troops and constitutionalists after another border raid. Gen Bertani says Villa is at El Oso with Col Cano near, while Americans push ten cavalry after him. Aviator scouts the advance guard as supply lines strain.
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Aviator Rescued After Three Days Lost in Mexican Deserts
Lieut. Gorrell of the United States air squadron was lost for three days in the deserts of Mexico after his airplane detached from the expedition pursuing Villa. His gasoline tank leaked and he was rescued by an army supply party.
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Marines Debate Canteen Abolishment at Gonaives
In Gonaives Haiti on March 28 a Marine Corps on duty debate resulted in 97 votes for and 11 against a resolution opposing the restoration of the canteen. The measure praised the abolition as a splendid thing and the Marines expressed unity against any return of the canteen.
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