Wildcat stock promoters prey on workers during Liberty Loan drives
A Star editorial warns readers of a nationwide oil wildcat scheme exploiting working people during wartime finance drives. It details how promoters lure with promises of quick riches, urges caution with low par value stocks, and reminds readers to invest in Liberty Bonds instead. The piece cites, in Seattle and beyond, direct losses to small savers and the need to scrutinize promoters and listings before buying.
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Rrea
The
Star
United States
Seattle
Federal
Investment Bankers’ Association
Denver
Oklahoma
Liberty Loans
Wildcat
Rockefeller
Standard
Texas
Prairie
Midwest
Continental
Baker outlines army increase plan to chiefs
Secretary Baker told the House Military Committee that America's 1918 army would form the base for Allied victory. Draft calls were expected to exceed 200,000 with another 100,000 in May, while the Shipping Board announced an extra 1,000,000 tons of overseas tonnage to support troop movements and supply lines.
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United Press
Washington
America
House Military Committee
Baker
Crowder
March
United States
War Department
Shipping Board
Shah of Persia Buys $100000 Liberty Bonds
Washington May 2 The Shah of Persia cabled the state department to purchase Liberty bonds worth $100000 to show support and aid the war effort. The order will be promptly filled.
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Shah of Persia
Washington
Shah of
Persia
State Department
Callaghan Takes Stand In Bribery Trial Defense
Commissioner Callaghan testified in his own defense before Judge Frater as the prosecution’s star witness Lester Gandolfo described alleged graft. Callaghan denied any secret agreement with Gandolfo and said he paid cash or checks for purchases made on Gandolfo’s behalf. The judge ruled that testimony could not cover cases not brought by the prosecution, and the session adjourned after a long questioning sequence.
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Frater
Lester Gandolfo
Sheriff's Office
Gandolfo
Callaghan
Wood
James Wood
Wood & Reber
Olympia
Bad Man Cupid Sets Film Star In Romance with Hart
LOS ANGELES May 2 William Hart famed for bad man roles announced engagement to Miss Mararet Evans daughter of a wealthy rancher. The romance began by correspondence and blossomed after Hart visited Butte Montana where he met the young woman at her father's home.
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Los Angeles
William
Hart
Mararet Evans
Hart Swan
Butte
Mont
Will Announce Addresses in Casualty List
Washington May reports that the war department will restore the names of nearest relatives and emergency addresses of American soldiers killed wounded or missing in France to the casualty list. The change takes effect tomorrow as part of Secretary Baker’s publicity study. A daily communique on Pershing’s operations is expected to follow.
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Washington
France
War Department
Paker
Army
Seattle must gear up on Liberty Loan campaign
Seattle has slowed the Third Liberty Loan drive with only 1,873 new subscriptions in the last 24 hours, reaching 61,275 total subscriptions and 13,017,100 in value. In the past day $174,000 was added, still below the city quota as the campaign ends this week.
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Seattle
Liberty
Telegrams Routed by Mail During Telegraphers’ Lockout
Union officials report telegrams mailed to Seattle then sent by wire from other cities after delay. Vice President Charles F. Rice says workers will affidavits and stand ready to bargain. they deny striking and warn government support is needed. J A Campbell cites false Western Union claims of service.
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Seattle
Charles F. Rice
Central Labor Council
J. A. Campbell
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Vancouver
Campbell
Tacoma
Portland
Union
Western Union
Hanson & Son Realty Closes. Mayor Hanson Steps Back
The Hanson realty offices closed on Wednesday as Mayor Ole Hanson plans to hand over duties to his son Ole Jr. Illness prevents the younger Hanson from returning to work soon after a five month California stay.
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Hanson & Son
Ole Hanson
Ole, Jr
Hanson, Jr
Young Hanson
California
Three More Days to Act on Liberty Bonds
Citizens have three days left to decide on Liberty Bonds and support the United States government and its troops under Gen. Pershing. The plea urges personal duty to the nation and loved ones serving abroad.
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United States
Gen. Pershing
Yankees Whip Huns in Fight Around Amiens Front
An American regiment merged with the French on the Amiens front repelled about three German battalions after a two hour bombardment. The battle south of Grivesnes between Canigny and Fontaine Sous Montdidier left the Germans dead and five prisoners taken. The action shows Allied forces active at Cantigny and in other sectors north of Montdidier and Amiens.
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Amiens
Grivesnes
Canigny
Fontaine Sous Montdidier
Montdidier
Cantigny
Villers Bretonneux
Hangard
En-Santerre
Hailles
Sultan Facing Trap and Turkey Peace Efforts Amid War News
German forces hold quiet in the Ypres hills as Franco British gains are cited. Haig reports limited Allied fire while Hindenburg plans renewed attacks, needing time for shattered divisions. heavy shelling observed near Merris Baineul and Villers Bretonneux with night bombardment in St Venant near Arras and Lens.
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Ypres
Marshal Haig
Hindenburg
Haig
Merris
Baineul
Villers-Bretonneux
Amiens
British Take 9241 Teutons in April
London reports a quiet Western front with artillery fire and local skirmishes. Haig claims 5241 German prisoners were taken in April while both sides report patrol activity and repulsed French assaults near Dranoutre.
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London
Marshal Haig
Bethune
Lacre
War Office
Montdidier
Dranoutre
Mayor vetoes Seattle franchise for signal system
Mayor Hanson vetoed the National District Telegraph Co franchise to operate a city signal system. He argues the city should own fire alarm service and could acquire Instantaneous Alarm Co. equipment at low value, without paying for franchise rights, possibly by purchase or condemnation. He notes wartime duplication and cites a 1908 referendum defeat, urging a public vote for any franchise.
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Hanson
National District Telegraph Co
Seattle
Lane
Erickson
Central Labor Council
Thomas K. Murphine
Public Utilities
Morphine
Corwin 8S
Turkey May Be Forced to Make Separate Peace
United Press war expert J W T Mason reports that a separate peace for Turkey could be forced as British forces advance north and west of Baghdad, nearing Aleppo and Mosul. A seizure of Mosul would compromise northern communications and the Baghdad railway, with Palestine Turkish supply lines also at risk. The message warns Kaiser's aim to salvage Turkish territory for German exploitation amid potential Turkish surrender.
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J. W. T. Mason
United Press
New York
Germany
Turkey
Bagdad
Phrates
Aleppo
Mosul
Botamia
Mesopotamia
Palestine
pan-Gersmans
Great Britain
Aera
Teutons Start Whisper Drive to Gain Peace
Germany escalates a whisper campaign aimed at undercutting Allied morale with rumors of peace talks. Officials see the move as a familiar tactic by the Kaiser and Austro‑Spanish allies to weaken the enemy will while Wilson remains uninvolved.
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Teutons
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