Picketing for Suffrage Fueled Whittemore’s Resolve
Margaret Whittemore national organizer for the National Woman’s Party recalls her jail stint for picketing the White House gates in June. She describes the jail conditions, the sympathy of officers and the president, and her belief that winning the Susan B. Anthony amendment requires continued action and a wartime appeal.
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Margaret Whittemore
National Woman's Party
In Beattle
Susan B. Amhony
Mins Whittemore
Russia
England
America
Agarnet City
Susan Br. Anthony
Seattle
Mas
Hotel Washington Annex
Washington
Wilson
Miss Whittemore
Therm
Foe in Mexico Brews Trouble for Americans
London May 1 reports German intrigue in Mexico aims to push American intervention. The situation is becoming serious and is said to be aided by German efforts.
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Mexico
London
Townley Defends Nonpartisan League Before Senate Panel
A C Townley president of the Nonpartisan league testified before the Senate military affairs committee denying treason or treasonable activities by the league or its officers. He appeared to respond to charges from Judge J B McGee of Minnesota calling the league a traitor organization.
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Washington
A. ¢. Townley
The
Nonpartisan League
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Townley
J. B. McGee
Minnesota
League
Insurance firms urge workers to plant war gardens
Washington May 1. Insurance companies are urging their employees to participate in war gardening. Many firms campaign to boost the nation’s food supply through back yard and vacant lot cultivation.
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Washington
Foundry Workers Return To Work After Strike
In San Francisco on May 1, union members of the Foundry Employes' union who struck at Vulcan Iron Works and the Interprise foundry returned to work today at the request of federal examiner R. H. Brotherton of the United States inspecting board.
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San Francisco
R. H. Brotherton
United States Inspeeting Board
Vulcan Iron Works
Interprise Foundry
Water Your Garden Says Weather Man Warns of Dry April
Weather Prophet Salisbury warns Seattle gardeners after the third driest April on record with only one third of typical rainfall. He notes unusually cold nights and extended dry conditions into May, urging immediate watering to protect crops and gardens.
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Weather Man
Salisbury
Seattle
War Gardens
Baliabury
Two Americans Bag Hun Plane in France Action
Captain Norman Hall and Nedle Ickenbacker, American aviators, shot down an Albatross over German lines near 1800 meters after engaging at dusk. The German plane burst into flames as it dove to earth while the Americans exchanged heavy fire and pursued across the front.
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France
Norman Hall
Nédle Ickenbacker
Lnes
Hach
Governor Strong to Make Seattle Home After North Visit
J. F. A. Strong, Alaska's governor for five years, and his wife arrived in Beattie after 21 years in the North. He plans to settle in Seattle following a brief California visit unless the lure of the North draws him back.
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J. F. A. Strong
Alaska
Beattie
North
Gov. Strong
Seattle
California
The Joy of Motherhood in Ellensburg Wash
Mrs O Johnson recounts illness after marriage and how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her regain health, enabling her to care for her home and welcome a child. The ad urges other women with functional disorders to try the remedy and seek advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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O. &. Johnson
R. No. 3
Ellensburg
Wash
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
How and Why We Have Succeeded at Regal Dental
The Regal Dental Offices built a fast growing practice through service and patient trust. Dr. Clark leads a high quality staff of licensed dentists with top equipment and a strong guarantee of satisfaction. Each operator displays a state board certificate, underscoring professional, reliable care.
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Regal Dental Offices
Clark
L. R. Clark
State Dental Board
Haig Praises Allied Divisions After March Defense
Marshal Haig in a general order salutes the Second army and other divisions for steadfast defense. He commends the 9th division and notes the 25th 31st 49th and 21st divisions for their resolute courage amid the enemy's attack.
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London
Dritieh
Marshal Haig
Help make this the last battle of the war
Cautionary note urges support for thrift stamps to fund the war effort and speed victory. Officials call for public purchase to back troops, sustain supplies, and shorten conflict duration.
Shipbuilder Babcock Buys a Liberty Bond
Herman Babcock of Meacham and Babcock subscribes to a $1,000 Liberty bond after arrest by federal authorities for distributing anti government material from the International Bible Students. He had denied making personal Liberty bond subscriptions the day prior.
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Herman Babcock
of Meacham & Babcock
International Bible Students
Babcock
Meridian District Improvement Club Meeting
Property owners in the Meridian district are urged to attend a meeting Wednesday night at 8 o clock. The gathering will be at McDonald School located at 53rd Street East and Latona Avenue.
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Meridian Dist. Improvement Club
McDonald School
53Rd St. E
Latona Ave
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White House
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