Germany Latin? Anxious to fight foes in Silesia
From Upper Silesia, May 18. German Polish clashes threaten a broader war as Polish and German irregulars clash over a mining district. General Marinis of Italian plebiscite troops warns of a possible great storm if Poles refuse to withdraw, while noting Germans could arm themselves and that peace remains the goal.
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Groat
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Upper Silesia
Silesia
Marinis
United Press
Geranans
Kreuseberg
Allied Commission
Germany Ready to Pay 150 Million Gold Marks in Reparations
Paris May 18 Germany announced it will hand over 150000000 gold marks to the allies immediately as part of the billion marks due May 3. Payment will be in gold and foreign exchange. The reparations commission was informed by the German war delegation and acted on the notice.
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Paris
Germany
German War Commission
Lloyd George Defends Poland Silesia Demands In Dispute
London reports Premier Lloyd George angrily rebuked French criticism of Britain over Upper Silesia. He said Poland had rights in Silesia and warned that the French press overreached in judging the issue. He called the Versailles treaty profoundly important and urged restraint in future actions.
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London
George
Upper Silesia
Europe
Germany
Poland
Silesia
France
Britain
Sil
Supreme Council
Korfanty
Lloyd George
Rating
Support of Poles Refused by U S
Poland sent a formal note to the United States asking support on the Silesian issue. Secretary Hughes replied that the U S would not intervene in purely local problems. President Harding approved State Department representation in councils, while Ambassador Harvey will not take part in deliberations at the supreme meeting on the Silesian question.
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Washington
Poland
Amer
Hughes
Harding
Harvey
London
Supreme
Disarm by June 15 Ordered for Teutons
Germany must disarm by June 15 under terms presented today by France. The accord calls for army reduction to 100,600 by June 15 and the removal of surplus war matériel by June 29 with other conditions on arms delivery and police limits. The report notes Brackett’s role as Minneapolis mayor.
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Teutons
Germany
M. Nolset
Tax Reform Urges Special Legislature for Relief
The piece argues Seattle’s tax system misleads about real rates, compares Seattle and San Francisco burdens, and urges a special legislative session to reduce expenses and broadly revise taxation. It calls for public pressure to force the governor to act.
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San Francisco
Seattle
Tax Committee Appoints Subcommittee on Tax Problem
County Assessor Frank Hull and Councilman C. B. Fitzgerald were named to a subcommittee to study the tax problem and report back to the general tax-levying officials committee. The morning meeting included Chairman Walter Christensen of the port commission, Claude Eckard of the school board, and Councilmen Hesketh and Erickson.
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Frank Hull
C. B. Fitzgerald
Walter Christensen
Port Commission
Claude Eckard
Hesketh and Erickson
Aswessor Hull
Mariners Union Injunction Tethers Leaders in Federal Action
A federal injunction bars six marine unions and nine officers from trespassing on ships or hindering strikebreakers after a complaint by U S District Attorney Saunders. The Northwestern sails to Alaska with non union crew, Capt Harry Hobey commanding. The AdaMiral Watson is set to depart for Alaskan points tonight. An attack on Glen Ogden left him with a fractured nose while seeking shipwork. The U S Shipping Board reports 496 vessels sailed in early May, noting no emergency declaration.
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United States
Saunders
E. E B. Cushman
Marine Workers’ Unions
Shipping Board
Steamship Northwestern
Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska
Harry Hobey
Pacific Steamship Company
Admiral Watson
Grand Trunk Pacific Dock
Glen Ogden
17Th Ave
Ogden
U. S
R. M. Semmes
W. B
Wagon Love Nest Hits Long Trail After Marriage
Concordia Kansas May 18 two youths George Harrison and Earl Lundy drove their covered wagon love nest after marrying Aletha Huffman and Vera Walters both 17 White slavery charges were dropped in a local case.
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Concordia
Kan
Love Nest
George Harrison
Earl Lundy
Aletha Huffman
Vera Walters
Pike Place to Be Clear for Traffic
Instructions to keep Pike Place open to traffic were given by Mayor Caldwell through Chief W H Searing on Tuesday. Waterfront merchants complain market trucks and parked cars block the street hindering access to the business district.
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Pike Place
W. H. Searing
Caldwell
Gas Bombs To Bug Desperadoes Hound Chicago Bandits
Chicago May 18 punches up a tearful plan as police will use tear gas bombs to subdue criminals. Dr J Tenney chief chemist of the municipal labs devised the tactic after noting civilians are often injured in gun battles. The gas will render suspects helpless, forcing surrender while officers cry with relief and the judge stays distant from the device.
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Chicago
J. ¥. Tenney
Increased Rates of Woodmen Upheld by Nebraska Court
Nebraska supreme court sustains increased Woodmen of the World rates. Charles E. B. Fowler had sued for relief and an injunction against collections after the 1919 rate hike by the Chicago based sovereign camp. The lower court decision in favor of Fowler is affirmed.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska Supreme Court
Charles EB. Fowler
Chicago
Supreme Court
Beauty cream promise for flawless complexion
An advertisement touts Liska cleansing cream with derwillo to give a rose like complexion. It claims over 500000 discriminating women use it and offers money back if unsatisfied, available at toilet counters everywhere.
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Derwillo
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