Dutch Envoys Press for Treaty Revisions Amid War Clause Clash
Dutch delegates meeting with foreign ministers in Paris press to revise the 1839 neutrality clause that barred alliances. They argue the clause cost Antwerp and the Scheldt region, cite 1914 invasions, and seek Belgium sovereignty while resisting territorial concessions. The group warns of a diplomatic fight to preserve Dutch interests.
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Henry Wood
Paris
Peace Center
Ure
Hel
Bel
Antwerp
Holland
Scheldt
Belgium
Meuse
Maastricht
Mount ascent planned by Seattle association
A Seattle based group announces a planned ascent of a local mountain to begin soon. Members from mountain and scientific societies will join, with applications to participate open to affiliated organizations.
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Seattle ’ Association
Strikes In Three Cities Hit War Effort
Detroit six hundred American Railway Express workers walked out and shipments to the city were embargoed. In Los Angeles machinists at the Shipbuilding yard remained out with talk of a full yard walkout. St Paul building trades strike called after master builders rejected wage demands.
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Los Angeles
Detroit
St. Paul
United Press
American Railway Express Company
Los Angeles Shipbuilding Company
Metal Trades Council
Building Trades Council
General Building Trades
Theatres Palace Preview Acts Open Week at Palace Hip
The Wyoming Trio starts a new hill at the Palace Hip Thursday with Wild Wear Warblers and Rope Whirlers. Yorke and Marks present That Ain't My Fault a blending of song and dance with comic bits. Delmore and Moore perform Behind the Scenes a vaudeville travesty. Mildred and Constance play violin and piano. Mabel Killeen sings and jokes as a comic. Art Martell a novelty juggler. Martell briefly noted as an Australian boxing figure.
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Palace Hair
Wyoming
Wild Wear Warblers
Palace Hip
Yorke
Marks
Delmore
Moore
Mildred
Constance
Mabel Killeen Ie
Art Martell
Martell
Umea
Four Subway Projects in Japan Move Toward Merger
Special to The Banner from Tokio May 21 reports four Tokyo subway projects may merge to relieve surface congestion. If the merger succeeds, long-shelved plans would be carried out, setting a path for new rapid transit under Tokyo streets.
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N. BE
Tokio
Project Rt
New York
Wall Sr
International Mercantile Marine Corporation Stockholders
Congress to Press War Dept on Surplus Meat Help
Representative Fitzgerald introduced a resolution to force foodstuffs from storage and oppose the War Department plan to assist packers in disposing of 265 million pounds of meat. He argues prices are already high as food shelves fill and exports rise while U S storages accumulate.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
War Department
Boston Con
Fitegerald
Hollanday
Rates Must Rise to Save Railroads Warns Expert
Samuel O Dunn editor of Railway Age told the American Iron Steel and Heavy Hardware Association in St Louis that freight rates must rise about 15 percent to avert bankruptcy. He warned deficits could reach 500 million dollars if 1919 revenue remains weak and passenger and freight rates stay unchanged. He urged returning railroads to private control with rate increases and cautioned government operation would worsen conditions.
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Louis
United Press
Samuel O. Dunn
Railway Age
American Iron, Steel and Heavy Hardware Association
Dunn
FoE Proposals Are Complete for Berlin Peace Treaty
Berlin reports that Germany has completed counter proposals for the peace treaty with Versailles, including a plebiscite in eastern provinces and removal of French Saar Basin control. The government claims these are its utmost concessions as troop movements intensify fears of trouble in Silesia.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Versailles
Saar
Silewia
Mourning Woman and Van Help End of Night Walk
A brunette in deep mourning with tears led Van Van Liem from 120 Nob Hill Ave to Second Ave and Virginia Street. She feared falling near transit and cried, Van lent support and shared his handkerchief. Two hours later his handkerchief returned but a purse containing 135 dollars was missing.
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van van Liem
Nob Hill Ave
Second Ave
Virginia #1
Van
Virginia St
Fourth Ave
Remedy for deafness and head noises with Parmint brew
The notice prescribes a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Mix one ounce Parmint with a pint of hot water and a small sugar, take one tablespoon four times daily. Claim claims quick relief and easy breathing with minimal cost.
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U.S
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Japan
Bhochiku Dramatic Company
United States
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Shoyo Mateus
Ennosuke Ichikawa
Nobutari Shirai
Helascog
Subway
Seattle
Daugherty
DR. J
First Ave
Colman Building
T. Wilson
Elliott
Congress
Sreeeman
ZNO. & University
Magdalene
NED
Beecham
Trust Companies
Washington Title Insurance Co
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