Seattle Women Lead Liberty Loan Drive Amid Obstacles
A Seattle scene highlights women volunteers pushing the Victory Liberty Loan effort. Mrs. Margaret F. and Mrs. Elizabeth Daymade rally support, while Mrs. David J. Grant coordinates county and city committees. Mrs. Margery Maloney raises funds with a $56,000 sales burst, leaving a remaining $2,000 to go as enthusiasm battles apathy.
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David J. Grant
King County Women's Comp
Seattle
Victory Loan Organization
County
Paradox of May Day clashes in Cleveland turn violent
In Cleveland on May Day red demonstrators clashed with police and soldiers. Tanks and army trucks cleared streets as hundreds were arrested and hospitalized. Ruthenberg and 56 others were charged with disorderly conduct after a parade devolved into street battles.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Poli
Ruthenberg
Central Station
Abor Day Meeting Prohibited in Rome
Rome authorities ban all Labor Day meetings and processions. Government action blocks public gatherings on April 30 to maintain order as the holiday approaches.
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Rome
Bombs Found in Mails Spark U S Agent Search
Secret service agents nationwide searched letters for bombs linked to a May Day Bolshevik demonstration. Devices exploded injuring a Georgia senator’s maid and a Alabama representative. targets included Postmaster General Burleson and other officials, financiers, and police leaders.
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New York
United
Secret Service
United States
Hardwick
Georgia
Burnett
Alabama
Burleson
Wilson
Palmer
Immigration
Caminetti
John D. Rockefeller
J. P. Morgan
F. C. Howe
William Wood
Boston
W. H. Finck
Department of Justice
Mayor Hyland
W. H. Lamar
Post Office Department
Richard F. Enright
W. J. Shafer
Pennsylvania
W. C Sproule
T. W. Larry
No New Bombs Found in Northwest District
Spokane reports no additional bombs discovered in the Northwest district under post office inspection, except for the bomb sent to Seattle Mayor Ole Hanson. Officials confirm no other devices have been located as of today.
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Bpokane
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Billy Sunday Arrives to Boost Victory Loan Drive in Seattle
Evangelist Billy Sunday arrives with Mrs Sunday to keynote a Victory Loan rally in Seattle's Arena Friday evening as part of a city campaign needing 11.7 million more to meet its 19 million quota. Bank circulars and ex servicemen push for donations amid shipyard crowds and a decorated truck band.
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Billy Sunday
Seattle
Pep
Billy Sun- Gay Ise
Mrs. Sunday
Spokane
Billy
Beside
Suseane
Wien
Beattie Yeater
Cc. R. Mantell
Victory Loan Committee
Postal officials search mails for bombs after Pacific coast finds
Seattle postal workers combed the mails for internal devices after Washington state announced bombs had been intercepted on the Pacific coast. Local officials say no new explosive devices were found beyond the one turned over by police after delivery to Mayor Hanson’s office.
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Seattle
Washington
Pacific Coast
Pacific Court
Police Department
Ihs
Hanson
Business Stopped Across Ireland May Day Observance
May Day halted most business nationwide in Ireland except the north where conditions differed. Dublin reports uncertainty as officials note a general slowdown while some sectors resume activity after morning closures.
Burleson Must Go
The Star urged readers to sign a November petition to President Wilson demanding the removal of Postmaster Burleson. It cites Kaiser like policy, suppression of union telegraphers, and raised Northwest telephone rates as reasons his tenure should end, arguing efficiency has vanished and the slogan Burleson must go is gaining nationwide traction.
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the Star
Wilson
Burleson
United States
Northwest
The
Star
Post Office Department
Wilhelm
Kaiser
Fake officer suspect held after Seattle home raid
Albert A. Farmer, believed to be a fake officer, was arrested at Providence hospital where he worked as an engineer. Deputies Brewer Starwich and Campbell, who spotted a car used by the fake squad, took him to jail after Delaney identified him as one of the raiders who searched homes at 1543 17th Ave North and a duplex belonging to Chas Wood. Bail set at 1500 dollars.
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Albert A. Farmer
Dty Squad
Seattle
Brewer
Starwich
Campbell
Providence Hospital
Farmer
Jalil
Henry Delaney
Delaney
17Th Ave. N
Chas. B. Wood
Two Bombs On Way To Utah Officials
Chicago police and postoffice inspectors received a New York warning about two packages believed to contain bombs. One bomb target is thought to be Frank Nebeker of Salt Lake City, who prosecuted the I. W. W. case in Chicago.
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Secret Service
New York
Inspector Faurot
Chicago
Utah
Frank Nebeker
Salt Lake City
Explosive mailed to Senator Overman in Salisbury
The Salis bury postmaster wired Washington that a bomb was found in the letter addressed to United States Senator Lee Overman. Authorities examined the device and whether it contained an explosive. No injuries were reported as the investigation began.
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Washington
United Press
Salisbury
N.C
Post Office
Matly
United States
Lee Overman
Camp Lewis Troops Arrive in New York
New York May 1. The train from Finland docked at Hoboken today bringing headquarters troops of the 28th division and Companies A to K inclusive of the 103d engineers. The 48th base hospital for Camp Lewis and 94th base hospital for Camps Kearny and Lewis also arrived, with a catered casuale.
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New York
Tranepet
Finland
Hoboken
48Th
Camp Lewis
Camps Kearny and Lewis
Welcome for Unit 50 Ready
Base Hospital 50 en route for Camp Lewis and leaving Omaha at 6 o clock Wednesday night. Chairman Frank Gates Jr says Seattle stopover not authorized but welcome offered if arranged. The unit expected Saturday for discharge at Camp Lewis with Seattle reception plans under study and a luncheon at the Hotel New Washington or Army and Navy club.
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Base Hospital 50
Camp Lewis
Omaha
Neb
Frank Gates, Jr
Soldiers and Sailors’ Welcome Committee
Seattle
Gates
War Department
Washington
Ths
New Washington
Army and Navy Club
Weather turns wet with showers through Friday
After three days of pleasant spring weather, official weathersmith G. Salisbury predicts rain clouds will sweep in Thursday and linger into Friday. The moist forecast follows a slip in Seattle Victory Loan totals, prompting a damp outlook amidst the crowds.
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G. Salisbury
Old Sol
Victory Loan
Seattle
Notice for Classified Copy Drop at Downtown Bartell's
Notice to insure insertion in afternoon and following morning editions. Classified copy must be in the downtown branch at Bartell's 610 Second Avenue by 10:45 am.
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Bartell’s
Second Avenue
May Day Clashes In Paris Stop Traffic And News
Parisians clash with soldiers on Labor Day injuring many as crowds surged through Place de la Concorde and Place de la Republique. Gendarmes and cavalry halted the mob after a red flag appeared near the Madeleine amid calls for Clemenceau and Wilson.
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Paris
United Press
Place de la Concorde
Place de la Republique
Rue Royale
The
Madeleine
Police mobilize for May Day unrest in Ballard and Seattle
Chief Warren reports 100 police held on call and 100 reserves at headquarters as crowds promised May Day demonstrations by IL WW and Bolshevik supporters spread through America. Ballard patrols prepared, Golden Garden Park event planned with speeches games and a dance.
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Warren
Queen Anne Hill
Dock
Ballard
Golden Garden
Sergt. G. L. Y
Public Safety
IL. W. W
America
Seattle
Golden Garden Park
Jorden Garden Park
Ballard Beach
Central Station
Fs International
Metal Trades Council
Faver Oge Brating
Altho Ae
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Elizabeth Daymade
RGO
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Henry
Margery Ma Paloney
Maloney
Tullie
Money
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Ave
E. 9Th St
Wertz
Woodland Ave
E. Ninth St
Bliss Morton
Euclid Ave
U. S
ARENA
Uncle Sam
Tacoma
Ireland
Dublin
United Prenes
Sen. Overman
Seattle Hospital
Clemenceau
Amerique
Leon Jonhaux
French Federation of Labor
France
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