Officers of Old Days Forming Organization
Berlin reports a secret group of former officers and soldiers of the old regime forming an organization amid fears of a rightward reaction. radicals warn of a revival, while militarists insist the group is non political yet ready to push government toward conservatism if uprisings occur. Labor protests in the Rhineland threaten wage hikes and reforms as Spartacists plan a general political strike.
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Ludendorff
Radicala
Rhineland
Spartacana
Bosen
Dusseldorff
Shipyard fall leaves Joseph Conney in serious condition
Joseph Conney, 50, of 2221 Western avenue, is in Seattle General hospital in serious condition after a scaffold fall at J. F. Duthie & Co. shipyards Friday afternoon. He was injured about the head and back while working as a raemer.
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Ernave
Seattle General Hospital
J. F. Duthie & Co
Conney
Senator Phelan Threatened in Blackmail Letter
A letter threatening the life of U S Senator James Phelan is under investigation by postal and police authorities. The note demanded $2,000 and warned of dire consequences. The illegible signature hints at an organization similar to the C C of C, though Phelan calls it a plain blackmail attempt. He notes prior similar letters, including one last August.
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San Francisco
United States
James JD Mhelan
Post Office
William Madeira
Phelan
C. C. of C
Oakland Citimens
Mra
George Greenwood
Ita
Washington
Irinoff
Woerkmen
Irish representatives plan to seek aid at peace conference
A three member Irish race committee in America will sail for Paris to present Ireland’s claim for self determination. The delegation includes former Governor E. P. Dunne of Illinois, Frank P. Walsh, and M. J. Ryan of Philadelphia, each said to hold passports.
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Washington
America
Parise
Ireland
BE. P. Dunne
Illinoia
Frank P. Walsh
M. J. Ryan
Philadelphia
Filipinos to See Secretary Baker
A Filipino independence delegation will meet Secretary of War Baker on April 3. Baker noted that prewar talk of independence faded during the war, and praised the Filipinos for their conduct toward the United States during that period.
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Baker
Washington
United States
British Deport Bolsheviks to Odessa in April
London reports the British government will deport Russian Bolsheviks to Odessa during April. The announcement was made today clarifying the location and timing of the action.
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London
Odessa
Blowup Hurts Eleven at Shipyard in Portland
Eleven workers at the Columbia River Shipbuilding plant in Portland were hurt when an unfinished hull exploded. The blast followed flooding with illuminating gas mistaken for compressed air, ignited by hot rivets. James Forseth was seriously burned. others, including F. D. Green, Frank Palmer, and Solomon Parker, were hospitalized but expected to recover.
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Portland
Ore
Columbia River Shipbuilding Corporation
James Forseth
F. D. Green
Frank Palmer
Solomon Parker
Burt
Army Plan Maintains Divisional Line and 60 000 Volunteers
The war department outlines a new army plan preserving historic division designations while not disturbing National Guard organization. A call for 60 000 volunteers for three years with foreign service is approved. Volunteers to Siberia Italy or other postings will be assigned, with demobilization within 48 hours of camp arrival.
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March
War Department
Camp Meade
Europe
Tota
Siberia
Italy
Explosion injures fifteen at Aberdeen proving grounds
March 29 report to the war department states fifteen soldiers were injured and seven sheds were shattered in an explosion at the Aberdeen Maryland proving grounds yesterday. The cause is undetermined and injuries not specified as officials note the site was isolated from the main grounds.
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Washington
Aberdeen
War Department
Poindexter Challenged to Tacoma Debate on League Plan
Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington is challenged to debate the merits of the league of nations plan in Tacoma tomorrow night. Bishop Frederick W. Keator will oppose him. Rev Frank Dyer announced the invitation from the First Congregational church open forum. Keator is vice president of the league to enforce peace for the congressional district.
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Tacoma
Miles Poindexter
Washington
League of Nations
Frederick W. Keator
Frank Dyer
First Congregational Church
Keator
League
Roudebush
Pierce County
Graham Innocent of Booze Theft in Auburn Trial
After nine hours of deliberation the jury found 8 L Graham, Auburn railroad yard foreman, not guilty of stealing two cases of whisky from a freight car in 1917. He was recently acquitted of murdering an Auburn yard watchman, the whisky theft and the watchman’s murder having occurred together.
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8. L. Graham
Auburn
Graham
Auburn Yard
Dean Faces Judge Over Cave Man Court Claim
Martha Anderson says Ollie Dean used cave man tactics in wooing her and later assaulted her. She alleges he called, then attacked, striking and injuring her, with a complaint filed by Misa Anderson at 1434 12th Ave. The case moves to the judge’s attention for resolution.
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Ollie Dean
Martha Anderson
Misa Anderson
12Th Ave
Dean
Silent husband issues ultimatum in divorce case
Inga Neal seeks a divorce from Norman Halsey Neal claiming a silent, quarrelsome marriage. She alleges he refused to eat with her or speak and warned of "brutal war" if she spoke. Court action follows after years of estrangement.
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Norman Halsey Neal
Inga Neal
De Valera Calls Self Rule Harmonius With England
Dublin reports Prof Ed ward De Valera head of the Irish republic states self determination for Ireland benefits England and Ireland would join the league of nations as a subject unit. He asserts Ireland may seek freedom to form any associations and notes details of his prison escape must stay secret. Corona California notes census work and five pairs of twins born in ten days.
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Dublin
Edward de Valera
Irish Republic
Ireland
United Press
de Valera
Lincoln Prison
O'Neil
Mansion House
League of Nations
England
Richardson is Northern Chief leads Arctic expedition
London March 29 General Wilds P Richardson USA has been given command of American forces in Northwestern Russia. He will depart London soon with volunteers including engineers and sanitary workers for Archangel. Born 1861 Texas, he rose from lieutenant to brigadier general in Alaska and served at West Point.
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Wilds P. Richardson
Russia
London
Archangel
Alaska Road Commission
Dirig
W. P. Richardson
Richardson
Texas
West Point
Geronimo
Nine Lodging House Owners Arrested For Fire Hazards
Fire Marshal Bringhurst had warrants sworn for nine hotel and lodging house owners for blocking fire escapes with furniture and other impedimenta and locking doors. They were booked and released on $25 bail each. arrestees include H Aoki, 104 Senecast. K Horikawa, 212 Railroad Ave. S&S. T L Crowley, 410 Fourth Ave. M Fiytta, 223 James Ave. E B Wakefield, 604 Fourth Ave. M Momoto, 713 First Ave. J C Hayes, 414 Fourth Ave. G Soto, 1607 First Ave. T C Ostrand, 509 Third Ave.
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Harry Bringhurst
H. Aoki
K. Horikawa
Railroad Ave
S&s
T. L. Crowley
Fourth Ave
M. Fiytta
James
E. B. Wakefield
M. Momoto
J. C. Hayes
G. Soto
First Ave
T. C. Ostrand
Third Ave
Bribery in Russia Seen Worse Under Bolshevik Rule
Stockholm dispatch reports that bribery surges in Soviet Russia surpassing czarist era corruption. Officials extract 25 percent bribes for pensions and permits while roubles fetch only a fraction of par value in Stockholm. Many Russians abroad and at home face onerous levies, with taxes and permits bought via middlemen and graft across districts.
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Bourgeoiese
Scandinavia
Stockholm
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