Why Are American Boys Held In France On Road Work
Two Star readers write letters to explain why American soldiers in France are kept on road construction for $30 a month. The Star replies editorially and includes letters from Cartwright, a former Canadian expeditionary force member, and a school board member, presenting opposing views and the paper’s stance.
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Letter on Mothers Grief and Sacrifice in War
A reader laments the cost of war on mothers and sons sent to France to build roads for soldiers. He questions sentimentality and praises those who fight for Simon-pure Americanism, noting many French and American lives lost and questioning the pay and fate of returning soldiers.
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Shorrock letter urges using German prisoners for France Belgium recovery
In a March letter to The Star BE. Shorrock argues that German prisoners should staff reconstruction in France and Belgium rather than U S soldiers. He contends the Allies must aid restoration and that freeing troops that could be serving there ignores the need to rebuild war-torn regions.
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Princetown Reader Reflects On War Widows And Sons
A reader writes that women who bore doughboys show strength and sacrifice. She recalls a mother who lost six sons and a husband yet remains proud, urging humanity over provincialism and noting seventy five thousand Americans served in British forces before U.S. entry.
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Pte. L. Cartwright
America
Our Soldiers in Europe Must Be Returned Home Immediately
The Star defends veterans and condemns delaying postwar duties. It rebuts claims that rebuilding France and Belgium should fall only on soldiers, urging full support for all who served and workers at home. The paper demands immediate repatriation of American troops from Europe.
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Seven thousand Italians seize railway in Galicia
Reports from Europe describe seven thousand Italian troops occupying Stuhlweissenburg and Raab and seizing part of the Vienna Budapest railway. Other dispatches say Romanian corps crossed into Eastern Galicia while Bolsheviks threaten actions in Hungary. Mary Wourmnest dies after motorcycle crash in Portland. Butterworth case delays verdict as jurors remain deadlocked through 13 hours of deliberation.
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Politicians Called Before Los Angeles Grand Jury
Four prominent politicians were summoned to appear before the county grand jury as it resumes its investigation of municipal graft in Los Angeles. The probe already led to the indictment of Mayor F. T. Woodman. Named are Warren L. Williams former city prosecutor Owen McAleer board of public works member Tom Hughes former Woodman campaign manager and William Humphreys described as the mayor s close adviser.
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War relic helmet carries grim reminder on battlefield
Johnstown, Pa march 28. Sergt Frank F Rogers recalls wartime duty. He found a German helmet on a battlefield and carried it for two days before realizing the skull remained inside the top of the helmet.
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Ruth Garrison Seeks More Time Ahead of Arraignment
Attorneys for Ruth Garrison, accused of placing strychnine in a fruit cocktail that killed Mrs Grace Storrs, request another extension of time to prepare her plea. Arraignment before Judge Tallman set for 1 30 today. defense weighs not guilty and insanity pleas amid prosecution countering insanity claims.
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Trotsky Reports Galician Revolution Gains Headway
War Minister Trotsky announced by wireless that the Soviet revolution is growing in Galicia with Drohobycz as a starting point south of Lemberg. The uprising spreads to surrounding districts and Polish troops in Lemberg are said to have joined the revolt and declared a general strike.
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Proclaim Revolt Throughout Galicia in War News
Paris dispatch reports revolutionary troops in Bessarabia and Ukrainia joining forces. Workmen's and soldiers' councils in Lemberg reportedly proclaimed a revolution effective throughout Galicia.
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Seattle Attorney Thos B McMartin Found Dead in Park
Thos B McMartin 62 prominent Seattle attorney was found shot in Lincoln Park near 10th Ave and Pine St. A note requested cremation and a 32 caliber pistol lay nearby. The death is ruled self inflicted with loneliness and declining practice cited as motives. his son in the Marine Corps and executor A E Griffin named in will.
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Blaze Engulfs Auto Factory and 125 Cars in Sacramento
A $300,000 fire destroyed an automobile body factory and two residences in Sacramento. More than 125 automobiles burned. six firemen were injured by falling walls and chimneys, one seriously.
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Cruiser St Louis Arrives With 1364 Officers And Men
The cruiser St Louis arrived in New York today with 1,364 officers and men. On board were the First, Second and Third battalions of the 148th Infantry, headquarters company and a medical detachment.
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Pollyanna Contest Winners to Be Announced Tomorrow
The Star plans a kiddies friendly edition with 25 contest winners to be announced tomorrow. A forthcoming school stunt is promised for next week as the paper promotes home delivery options and low carrier rates.
Seattle Shipyard Unions Vote In Favor Of Strike
Fifty unions backed a strike with 17 opposing as workers in Seattle shipyards press for a wage scale and broader terms. Telegrams from Tacoma and Washington say talks continue and a constitutional agreement is needed to ensure financing for a strike.
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City to Take Line Monday as Government to Assume Control
Traction company will be turned over to the city for municipal ownership at midnight Monday. President A Ward of Puget Sound tion, Light & Power Co said only minor negotiations remain. A representative from trustees will arrive Saturday with property mortgage releases. Acting Mayor W D Lane expects the $15,000,000 transfer to be signed within 24 hours in exchange for a sale.
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