Navy Outline Seeks 1890 Million Budget and Universal Disarmament
Washington May 18 The House Naval Committee approved a one year navy program totaling 1890 million dollars for fleet construction and endorsed universal disarmament. The plan increases ships in most classes as Secretary Daniels advised and orders five battle cruisers and twenty other vessels, while Republicans failed to push for more ships. The committee urged the president to pursue arbitration to settle international disputes.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Daniels
Labor and Preparedness in Seattle Labor Council Stance
The Seattle Central Labor Council votes to build a wall around trade unionists and refrains from participating in the preparedness parade. The Star argues that preparedness is a national need and urges unions to join the parade to ensure democratic, citizen-led preparedness free from munition interests.
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Seattle
Central Labor Council
Labors Council
Organized Labor
the Star
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Victor L. Berger
United States
Charles Edward Russell
Yes
New York
Seattle Labor Council
Aberdeen Everett Trial Over Esther Aldeen Lyen Aliena tion Suit
In Superior court Judge Ralph C. Bell and a jury hear the $50,000 alienation suit of Esther Aldeen Lyen, 18, against J. L. Lyen. Defense witnesses claim she attended dances deemed improper at Masonic hall, while others say she behaved normally.
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Ralph C. Bell
Superior Court
Esther Aldeen Lyen
J. L. Lyen
Everett
Esther Aldeen
Wm. E. Randall
John Hert
Squier
William Heinel
Coliseum
Estherdeen
Randall
Officers Check Up On S. S. Aroline Overload
Government steamship inspectors ordered 725 tons cleared from the S S Aroline before she could sail for Anchor Alaska. The vessel carrying heavy cargo was also directed to travel inside passage and had no passenger list. The Aroline belongs to the Alaska Pacific S S Co.
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S.S
Horse with Sweet Tooth Eats Rope in New Jersey
In Newton New Jersey on May 18 Mrs J H Doyle used sugar in the starch during a washing. Gladiola a horse known to love candy sniffed the clothes line and ate 30 feet of rope from the line before being stopped.
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Newton
N. J
J. H. Doyle
Gladiola
American Flyers Raid Paris Expedition Over German Lines
The U S corps of the French army aviation squadron conducted its first detour as a separate flotilla yesterday. An expedition over the German lines was made without serious mishap.
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Paris
Four legged Rhode Island Red helps hatch at Groves home
A four legged Rhode Island Red chicken was among those present when a setting of eggs hatched at the home of George Groves on Berret Street.
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Rhode Island
George Groves
Berret St
Stampede planned at Roosevelt conventions in Chicago plans
Plan to stampede both the republican and progressive conventions was reported in Chicago with details of Roosevelt influence. Edison reportedly backing Roosevelt and a large push anticipated in the Republican gathering as 44 seats face potential contests including Florida Georgia Lautal ana Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma South Carolina Virginia District of Columbia. Roosevelt tour planned for Detroit to boost preparedness sentiment. Women in Detroit sign T R petitions in Bartell drug stores with petitions to be collected next Monday.
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Chicago
Roosevelt Nonpartisan League
Roosevelt
America
Thomas A. Edison
Republican National Committee
Jas. B. Reyn
Olds
Florida
Georgia
Lautalana
Mississippi
Missouri
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Virginia
District of Columbia
T. R
Theodore Roosevelt
Bartell
Women's Roosevelt Club
Chicago Shaveteria Opens With Dime-Operated Shaves
May 18 Chicago reports the new shaveteria offering dime-operated shaves. Patrons insert a dime, receive a full shave with ready utensils, and depart. Barbers doubt the model's longevity, predicting customers will still seek haircuts at traditional shops.
Gill denies candidacy for governor or senator
Mayor Gill declares he has no political ambitions to run for governor or U S senator. He disputes claims that his crackdown on illicit liquor sales is for political gain, noting that past accusations of seeking higher office have shifted without basis.
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U. S
Gill
Beer Seizure Leads to Police Receipt of Liquor
Belfre Transfer Co delivered 288 pints of beer to the police station after raids found the shipment from California under permit. The transfer firm could not locate the buyers and, fearing storage, surrendered the liquor to authorities.
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Belfre Transfer Co
California
Queen Helena and Princesses Survive Austrian Air Attack
Queen Helena and Princess Jolanda narrowly escaped death as Austrian aviators attacked two trains near Venice. The royal train was hit by shrapnel and an aerial bomb exploded nearby. Mafalda rode another car. The queen calmed panicked passengers and the royal party reached Padua to a cheering crowd.
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John H. Hearly
United Press
Rome
Way
Helena
Jolanda
Mafaida
Venice
Princess Jolanda
Mafalda
Padia
Billy Sunday to undergo operation after Kansas City meeting
Evangelist Billy Sunday will travel to Baltimore for an operation after concluding his meetings in Kansas City. He suffers from a double hernia caused by the strenuous work in the pulpit.
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Kansas City
Billy Sunday
Baltimore
Four Friends and a Night of Truth in The Star
In a light anecdotal note from The Star, Bob Clarence Dan and Dick are four chums. Clarence and Dan are married to women, and one night they entertain showgirls. Mrs Dan asks Bob pointed questions and he admits he told about the showgirls.
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Clarence
Dan
Bob
Star
Seattle preparedness parade plans shift toward nationwide effort
Seattle weighs moving its June 10 monster preparedness parade to align with a Chicago telegram proposing a nationwide Preparedness day on June 30. Officials consider canceling the local date to join the broader celebration, with Navy and Army contingents possible from Puget Sound yard.
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Seattle
Chicago
National Preparedness League
Gill
Puget Sound Navy Yard
A. P
Hyde
Executive Committee
Hremerton
Lister
Lodge
Central Labor Council
Labor Council
Congress
New York
Charles H. Sherrill
Mexican Inquiry Begins Under U S Consuls In El Paso
U S consuls led by Letcher assemble firsthand data on conditions in Mexico for Maj. Gen. Funston. The verbal report aims to avoid written reservations and may influence Mexican policy. Bandits near San Antonio halt as Langhorne cavalry and Mexican raiders clash. two Mexicans wounded and captured. Bodies of miners Harris, Woodson, and Bosworth found near Glenn Springs.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Mexico
Letcher
el Paso
Fred Funston
State Department
San Antonio
Langhorne
Glenn Springs
Col. Sibley
el Pino
Jesse Deemer
Marathon
Tex
Harris
Woodson
Bosworth
Big Ben
William Sanson
Sunday School Entertainment at University Place Baptist
An evening program of music readings and chemistry illustrations will be presented by the Sunday school group at University Place Baptist Church located at Brooklyn Avenue and 45th Street on Friday night.
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University Place Baptist Church
Brooklyn Ave
45Th St
Navy to reorganize Atlantic fleet with Mayo command
Secretary Daniels and President Wilson conferred and decided to reorganize the Atlantic fleet under a new commander to succeed Admiral Fletcher. Admiral Mayo will succeed Fletcher.
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Washington
Daniels
Wilson
Atlantic
Admiral Fletcher
Mayo
Fletcher
Two Jurors Reported For Orpet Murder Trial
Waukegan Illinois May 18 With only two jurors in the box both subject to challenge the task of selecting a panel to try William Orpet a college student for the murder of Marian Lambert proceeds. Peter Bock Libertyville farmer was dismissed when he admitted he could not be fair citing his poisoned daughter story. Judge Donnelly eliminated the aged farmer from the jury.
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Waukegan
Iil
William Orpet
Marian Lambert
Peter Bock
Libertyville
Donnelly
Rock
Lambert
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