Whisky Seizure Tied to Stringer's Raid
Deputies Malone Starwich and Hill seized 650 quarts of whisky during a raid on a residence and garage at 1814 Weller while arresting R. L. Harris and D. P. McRae Monday night. Five gunny sacks with whisky labels were found in a bathroom, and McRae carried a receipt for bail money for R. Smith, arrested for bootlegging.
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Starwich
Hill
Weller
R. L. Harris
D. P. McRae
McRase
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Expansion at Pacific Safety building for city hospital
The third floor of the Pacific Safety building is being converted into new hospital quarters with a full set of wards. It will include special rooms for eye ear and nose patients and space for various hospital clinics.
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Pacific Safety Building
City Hospital
University of Washington to Save $200 Making Soap
Gertrude Elliott of the University of Washington estimates the university will save about $200 this year by producing its own dishwashing soap.
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Mias Gertrude Elliott
University of Washington
Ask for extradition in murder case in Minnesota
Minneapolis and St Paul officers urged Gov. Stephens in Sacramento to extradite Jos Redenbaugh, a confessed murderer and bank robber, to face charges in Minnesota. Redenbaugh confessed to the killings of Mrs. Alice Dunn and Officer Connery, remained calm, and asked Capt. Matheson if the tale was worth a box of cigars.
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San Francisco
Minneapolis
Paul
Redenbhaugh
Matheson
Dr Wood Promoted in Washington Medical Corps
Major C Benson Wood of Seattle promoted from captain to major in the medical department and assigned to the Washington Medical corps per orders received by the adjutant general office.
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C. Benson Wood
Seattle
Moajor
Washington Medical Corps
Adjutant General Office
Two Putnams on Job as Dry Squad Appointed
A council on Monday approved Sergt. Putnam’s appointment and named his brother C. A. Putnam to the dry squad. The measure signals continued crackdown on bootlegging activity in the area.
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Sergt. Putnam
C. A. Putnam
Charming French Count Promotes Seattle Ship iniciativa
Comte Jean de Beau aney visits Beattie to discuss Franco American Trading company plans. He aims to build ships direct from Seattle through the Panama Canal to France carrying milk salmon and sugar and returning with silk and cloth. He spoke of wartime service and a public mission, sharing personal war injuries and a hopeful outlook for future voyages.
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Ces
America
Comte Jean de Beauaney
Beattie
Paris
Debs
Nico
Franco American Trading Company
France
Panama Canal
James Creban
Red Cross
Alita
Comte Jean de Heausacq
Joffre
New York
Plart
Hipea
English Labor Pleads With U S Workers
In Washington on May 15 organized labor from Britain addressed American labor and employers in a Win the War plea. James Thomas MP urged workers to forsake material gains and unite for peace and democracy while employers should protect the nation by sacrificing profits. The speech framed the conflict as democracy versus autocracy and was delivered at an open session of the British and American labor heads meeting with the council of national defense labor committee.
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Organized Labor of
Great Britain
America
James Thomas
M. P
British Labor Commission
Thomas
Council of National Defense
Canadian WWI veterans speak in Seattle on the Princess Pat's
Sergt G L Fraser and Private M Des Brisay of Princess Pats discuss war service at Seattle events under Canadian club auspices. Fraser, a bomb thrower, and Des Brisay, a machine gunner, describe trench life and the danger of German bombs on the Somme and at Ypres. Des Brisay to speak Tuesday. Fraser to speak Wednesday at Puget Sound Traction event.
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Ypres
Princess Pat's” Canadian Regiment
G. L. Fraser
M. Des Brisay
Seattle
Canadian Club
Des Brisay
Fraser
the Eptaker
Green Lake to Raise U.S. Flag at Patriotic Meeting
A patriotic mass meeting and flag raising will take place at Green Lake Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The program is arranged by the G A R post and the Business Men's Association. Will H. Thompson will deliver the address.
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Green Lake
Green Lake Paat
GA. R
Business Men's Association
Will H. Thompson
Methodist drive to liquidate city church debt announced
Seattle Methodists plan a campaign to liquidate indebtedness of local churches with a mass meeting at First Methodist Church. Bishop Matthew Simpson Hughes of Portland will speak, the event starting Wednesday at 7 45 o clock.
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Seattle
War prohibition remains in play in Congress
Washington May 15 The fight for war prohibition has just begun in Congress. The Cum ming partial prohibition amendment was removed from the espion age bill on constitutional grounds, but supporters insist on a wartime emergency measure. Drys back a Gronna style plan to conserve food by banning use of any liquor in manufacture during the war.
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Congress
Gregory
Cumming
Gronna
Bankers Plan Details of Big War Loan Drive
Seattle bankers from the Clearing House association outlined a Liberty Loan effort to raise 6 million dollars in Seattle. The push emphasizes patriotic duty with bonds purchasable in $60 multiples, no profit for sellers, and possible 3 to 3 1/2 percent interest. Campaigns begin next week with street talks and noon plant meetings.
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Uncle Sam
Liberty
Seattle
Clearing House Association
Americana
Planta
America's Money Backers Are Not Banks But People
Washington dispatch reports the public faces the challenge of paying for the war as figures lose meaning beyond small decimals. The piece notes the heavy workload and public confusion in understanding war financing.
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America
Seven Billion Dollars to Fund First Year of War Effort
The nation must raise seven billion dollars for initial war expenses and government bonds will be sold. About half a billion already subscribed by banks shows private citizens must also commit through small bond purchases. The public, not just bankers, is called to support world democracy by funding the allied effort.
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Post Office Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
England
Germany
Sam
Johnson Frames Postage Fight as Press Repression
Representative Johnson from Washington denounced the proposed rise in second class postage rates amid the government revenue bill debate. He argued the measure is another effort to repress and embarrass newspapers, outlining his stance during the afternoon session.
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Washington
Johnson
House
Car Hits Truck on Seventh Ave Pike Crossing
An East Union car operated by Motorman C F Gilbert collided with a crossing truck at Seventh Ave and Pike Street around early Tuesday. The front of the streetcar was smashed and the automobile suffered minor damage to its steering. The auto was driven by M B Gallaher of 1047 Belmont Pl.
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East Union
C. F. Gilbert
Seventh Ave
Pike
M. B. Gallaher
Belmont Pl
Seattle teachers win pay increase in school board action
Seattle school board settles salary raises totaling 61 170 a year for grade school teachers. Announced increases raise those at 1020 to 60, 1080 to 1140, and 1110 to 1200 annually. High school engineers’ request denied. engineers keep 115 monthly. Board also accepts University high school site valued at 22172 20.
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Seattle
New
University High School
E. 66Th St
N. E
15Th Ave
Three Dollars Added to Lehman Cow Fund
The Lehman fund for a cow for Mr. and Mrs. Abergott Lehman of 4431 Willow Avenue grows to 22 dollars after three more dollars are donated. The Jersey cow remains the chief supporter and Queenie’s replacement requires 13 more dollars. New gifts come from S. C. Stevens of Stevens Dancing School, two dollars, and one dollar with a note signed Munson.
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Abergott Lehman
Jersey
S. C. Stevens
Stevens Dancing School
Munson
Plattsburg Drills On Lake Champlain Plateau Scene
On a plateau above Lake Champlain in Plattsburg recruits begin drill in a picturesque setting. The scene centers on fresh cadets warming into a new routine, with early training challenges and a sense of anticipation.
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Plattsburg, N. Y
Lake Champlain
Japanese cigar stand operator found dead at hotel
I Uebata a Japanese former cigar stand owner at 418 Wifthave was found dead in his room at the New Central hotel Monday night.
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I. Uebata
New Central Hotel
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