Murder mystery surrounds Snoqualmie family tragedy
A murder case unfolds as Sheriff Stringer probes whether William Horner killed Kelley Bassett and the Bassett children Ada Mildred and Azra Walter near Republic. Horner is sought, described as five feet four, about 140 pounds with auburn hair and a gold front tooth.
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William Horner
Snoqualmie
Fred Bassett
Republic
Wash
Bassett
Kelso
John Stringer
A. D. Chisholm
Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Co
Snoqualmie Ford
Joe Anise
Stringer
Horner
Kelley Bassett
Renton Street
Schuster
Portland
War letters from Seattle boy tell of fighters with grit
A letter published in The Star from E. M. Keenan of Seattle to his father describes Marines holding back the Huns with fierce resolve. He recalls a comrade with one arm and one leg missing who still pulled bombs apart and fought on, insisting Fritz will not capture such an army. He adds he fears wounds but remains hopeful as action continues.
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Fritz
Star
E. M. Keenan
Seattle
S. A. Keenan
East Royst
National Army
Great German Offensive Expected in Picardy and Flanders
London reports a massive battle about to renew on the Western Front. Field Marshal von Hindenburg massed 1.8 million troops for a major drive toward Ypres Amiens and Arras with possible naval actions and an aim to split the Allied lines.
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London
Picardy
Saal Flanders
von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Ypres
Amiens
Arras
North Sea
Venice
Paris
Red Cross Drive Nearing Milestone in Seattle
Seattle gains momentum in the Red Cross drive as totals reach 220,452.11 by Thursday morning. The industrial committee is expected to reveal a larger figure, with Mercy Monday pledges only partly counted. Over 2300 city establishments report 190 percent patriotic support, and the school board plans to enlist students with donation boxes and school totals. Three hundred girls in red cross white uniforms distributed alms on Thursday.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Industrial Committee
Mercy
U S Faces Ship Trouble With Holland
Washington May 23 The United States faces a second shipping dispute over Dutch vessels not included in the latest requisition. Seven Dutch ships totaling about 40 000 tons cannot be chartered to the Shipping Board or loaded for Holland and remain idle at Atlantic ports. Charters on other ships nearing expiry will not be renewed, risking several thousand more idle tons and raising tensions as Holland’s food shortage worsens.
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The
Shipping Board
Unitedes
Vensela
Holland
Atlantic
United States
Names Added to Cyclops Casualties List
The navy department announced that 13 more men have been added to the Cyclops casualties list. The last men named are believed to have been transferred to the Cyclops before the vessel departed on its final voyage.
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Iar
Cyclops
Navy Department
U S to Spend Two Billions During Month
Washington May 23 The United States will spend about 2 000 000 000 dollars in May in the war effort a new record for expenditures is foreseen The war with Germany has cost 13 000 000 000 dollars to date and may reach another billion by June 1 The daily drain is 65 000 000 dollars Congressmen will meet President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo to consider delaying a tax bill McAdoo's course will be endorsed by the president if he approves
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Washington
United States
America
Congressional
Wilson
McAdoo
British Sink U Boat Destroyer in Zeebrugge Raid
British naval aviation damaged the Zeebrugge mole and seaplane base after sinking a German destroyer in operations from Monday to Wednesday. The admiralty announced this afternoon.
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London
Mole
Zeebrugge
Admiralty
Citys rights in Skagit site declared safe
Seattle is safe in its priority rights on the Skagit river power site say authorities. A letter from George H. Cecil district forester confirms amended applications for temporary permits to use all three units were filed. City council committees meet Monday to consider the ordinance calling for bids.
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Seattle
Skagit River
Hanson
George H. Cecil
Department of Agriculture
Portland
Skagit
Finance and Utilities
Council
House adopts amendment to halt beer and liquor funding
The House approved the Randall amendment to the food emergency bill by 178 to 137. The measure withholds appropriations until the president issues a proclamation stopping the production of alcoholic beverages from grain and fruit.
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Washington
House
Randall
Becker clears rumors of hidden German arms near New York
Deputy Attorney General Alfred L. Becker announced a probe into reports of large stocks of rifles machine guns and ammunition allegedly hidden near New York found the rumors unfounded.
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New York
Alfred L. Becker
Boys Who Are Men They Give Till It Hurts Red Cross Appeal
A rallying appeal urges strong men to donate to the Red Cross this week. The message emphasizes that true giving comes from those who endure sacrifice, calling on readers to answer the call with a monetary contribution.
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Red Cross
Irish Army to Bypass Draft Law by Forming Units
Dublin May 23 Irish conscription issue may be settled by creating an Irish army recruiting on the follow the drum plan Recruiting stations will be opened and regiments with bands will parade Volunteers will join existing Irish brigades to form an Irish army This marks a change from the war office stance.
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Dublin
Ireland
War Office
Secret China Japan Military Pact Signed at Peking
Tokio reports a recently signed agreement between China and Japan will be kept secret though it covers only military matters. Delayed dispatch notes no public details.
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Tokio
China
Japan
Peking
Air raids on Paris strike area with bombs dropped
Paris reports two air raids last night. The first squadron failed to reach the city after a heavy barrage with no casualties. The second raid crossed in relays, faced another barrage, and caused bombs to be dropped in the Paris area.
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Paris
Altho
Allies Hold Supremacy in Night Raids Across Front
British and French forces report continued success in night raids and heavy artillery activity along the western front. Haig notes enemy raids repelled near Mesnil and Hebuterne while French sources cite shelling in Hailles, Avre region and Verdun and Lorraine sectors with several Allied prisoners taken southwest of La Signy.
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London
Wield
Marshal Haig
Mesnil
French War Office
Hailles
Avre
Lasigny
Verdun
Lorraine
Arras
Kert
N War Office
Kemmel Locre
British Airmen Bombard Towns in Enemy Lands
British forces raided Belgium and Germany dropping several tons of bombs on rail yards and strongholds. Some aircraft reached Metz while Liege yard fires and a Mannheim chemical facility were noted. Four planes were shot down or forced down and two balloons were destroyed. Also mentions W Fairbanks ill at home in Indianapolis.
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Belgium
Germany
Metz
Liege
Manheim
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Channel
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Indianapolis
W. Fairbanks
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