Oregon and Washington unite for fair Northwest rail rates
Northwest officials led by Oregon Public Service Commission Chairman Frank J. Miller arrived in Seattle to prepare testimony for next Tuesday’s Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. They aim to prove a $17.50 tourist rate via Southern lines harms Northwest business and that the Northwest should receive equal treatment with California. Local and regional witnesses from North Yakima and Everett join the case, a movement ignited by The Seattle Star’s campaign.
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Frank J. Miller
Oregon Pub‘service Commission
H. H. Haven
Nninaal
Charlies A. Reynolds
Washington Commission
T. H. Phipps
Chamber of Commerce
Watkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Southern Pacific
Chicago
San Francisco
Southern Lines
New Orleans
Los Angeles
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California
Reynolds
North Yakima
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Star
Seattle Star
Washington Public Service Commission
Union Pacific
Submarines Receive New Orders Amid Protests of President
Concessions partially hinge on U.S. action toward Great Britain as reports indicate new submarine orders and mounting protests about policy.
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U.S
Great Britain
German Note Yields to Wilson Demands on Naval Warfare
The German government informs the United States that German naval forces will follow orders to warn merchant ships before sinking. Ships may be sunk only if they resist, fail to heed warnings, or attempt escape, with human lives to be saved when possible.
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U. S
Wilson
Germany
British Isles
Saturday Free Ball Game for Seattle Boys at Dugdale Park
The Seattle Star offers boys 14 and under a free admission to the left field bleachers at Dugdale's ballpark on Rainier and Landing streets. Clip the coupon from the page and present at gate. behavior at the park will determine future visits.
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Seattle Star
Dugdale
Seattle Ball Club
The
Star
Rainier Ave
Landers St
Ball Park
Russians to Give Concert at Moore
The Cherniavaky Trio, three Russian musicians, perform in Seattle on Wednesday May 17 at the Moore. It marks their first U.S. concert with a full trio program and individual solo pieces, built on years of collaboration and shared artistry.
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Cherniavaky
Seattle
Moorere
America
Zeppelin Raiders Hit Allies Camps Twice in 24 Hours
A German Zeppelin targeted allied camps at Salonika and was shot down today. This marks the second Zeppelin destroyed within a 24 hour period as authorities report continued air raids over the front.
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Salonika
Railroads Refuse Trainmen Demands Nationwide
A nationwide poll shows railroads have emphatically refused increased wages for trainmen. A June 1 conference in New York will present leaders with a choice between a strike vote or settlement by arbitration.
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ST. Paul, Minn
New York
Thos. Riggs in Town on Way to Fairbanks
Thomas Riggs Jr of the Alaska engineering commission is in Seattle Friday preparing to sail for Fairbanks W. C. Edes will arrive
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Thomas Riggs, Jr
The
Alaska Engineering Commission
Seattle
Fairbanks
W. C. Edes
Hiram as Delegate as Haas Steps In Friday
Councilman Haas stands in for May or Gill in the throne room on Friday. Mayor Gill travels to the Republican state convention in North Yakima.
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Haas
Gill
North
Yakima
Kaiser's Reply to Wilson Ultimatum Reaches Seattle
The Kaiser’s reply to President Wilson’s ultimatum arrives in Seattle by morning editions of the Times and Star. The Times proclaims an inevitable break with Germany, while The Star asserts the truth and credits United Press leased wire service for timely coverage.
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Wilson
Seattle
Seattle Times
Seattle Star
Times
Germany
Star
United Press
Associated Press
Beckingham to Clean Up Underworld in Seattle
Chief Beckingham orders 400 cadets to target Seattle's underworld with patrolmen and detectives. He says the district still hides crooks and promises a sustained, tough cleanup rather than temporary flashes. Officers should press into Yesler Way and drive the cadets from town.
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Seattle
Beckingham
Underworld
Yesler Way
Cadeta
Pact ratified at conference over American troops in Mexico
Provisional President Carranza and President Wilson accept Scott Obregon conference proposals. United States telegram confirms acceptance. Obregon and Scott plan final ratification in El Paso with troops operations to be settled, then depart for separate duties after the meeting. The Star teases a spy plot in a forthcoming Crime Doctor novel.
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Washington
Wilson
Carranza
Chihuahua
United Press
Mexico City
United States
Baker
Scott
el Paso
Obregon
Mexico
Funston
East
Germany’s reply to Wilson meets submarine law demands
Berlin officials say the reply to Washington satisfies Wilson’s demands for changes in Germany’s submarine warfare to conform to international law. The danger of a break with the United States is viewed as averted. The Lokal Anzeiger cites confidence in America’s sense of justice and notes Germany’s stance rests on international law and humanity.
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United Press
Berlin
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
America
Sussex
Great Britain
German Training Demonstration at Seattle Turnverein Anniversary
Three hundred athletes will demonstrate Turner work to train every German soldier for field service at the Arena Friday night. Seattle Turnverein marks its 31st birthday with Mayor Gill speaking as the police band and an orchestra provide music under the direction of BE Behnke.
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Arena
Seattle Turnverein
Gill
BE. EB. Behnke
Conscription Bill Passes Commons in Immediate Military Compulsion
London May 5 The second reading of the military service bill for immediate compulsion easily passed the house of commons yesterday. Richard D. Holt radical moved to reject the measure but his motion lost 326 to 56.
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London
House of Commons
Richard D. Holt
German Submarine Note Forecast by Ackerman
United Press dispatch from Berlin reports Ackerman predicted the German submarine note would trigger no break in the German American situation. Pending negotiations, submarine commanders would be under explicit instructions from the Admiralty, a forecast the text confirms.
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Admiralty
United Press
Four Irish Rebel Leaders Shot and Sentenced
Dublin reports four more leaders of the Irish rebellion have been convicted and shot. Names listed include Joseph Plunkett Edward Daly Michael O Han nahan and William Pearse. Fifteen others were condemned to death but commuted to ten years in prison. Further trials are under way. Local Irish groups in Los Angeles appeal to Congress for mercy for Dublin leaders.
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Dublin
Joseph Plunkett
Edward Daly
Michael O'Hannahan
William Pearse
Los Angeles
Congress
M. W. O'Donnell
H. C. Mulqueeney
Theriends of Irish Freedom
Wm. D Stephens
Washington
Sinn Fein Movement and Its Irish Rebellion Reach Wide
The Sinn Fein movement is described as non sectarian and growing across Irish society while the Ulster revolt plan is labeled a failure. Authorities note Sinn Fein began as intellectual but now spreads rapidly with Irish nationalists seeking home rule and independence from Britain. Some allege German agents funded Sinn Fein propaganda during wartime.
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Sinn Fein
Ireland
Ulster Movement
Sinn
Germany Accepts U S Note Submarine Issue Seen Closed
Washington officials report broad satisfaction with Germany’s reply to the U S on submarine policy. President Wilson and advisers study the text, with optimistic view of settlement. Von Bernstorff to press British violations. Hughes calls at the White House. officials note concessions but warn a new issue could arise if Britain is not pressed.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
von Bernstorff
State Department
Hughes
New Jersey
White House
Germany
German reply to US submarine note delays decisive points
Berlin reports Germany will withhold further comments on submarine warfare until key details are clarified. The note notes investigation of the Sussex case, suggests the torpedoed vessel may have been a warship, and reserves response for later clarification.
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United States
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