Pay Honor To Dead Heroes In Seattle Memorial Parade
Thousands of ex service men will march in Seattle Friday at 10 am in the largest Memorial Day parade. The head of the line forms at First Ave and Stewart St, proceeds to Pine and University, then to the Masonic temple for a musical program. Flowers will be placed on graves in city cemeteries and at Port Lawton. donations of flowers are requested at the Masonic temple or Fort Lawton. Automobiles are requested to transport marchers. call Elliott 62 to loan a car.
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Theodore Augrevelt
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First Ave
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University #t
Becond Ave
Pine
Masonic Temple
A. R
Port Lawton
Fort Lawton
Elliott 62
Allies clash over Adriatic terms as Austria treaty due
The big four argued over Italian claims to Adriatic territories hours before Austria terms were to be presented. Britain sought a 48 hour postponement for Balkan states while Premier Venizelos and Romanian ex premier Bratianu argued nearby. Wilson insisted London treaty cannot bind non signatories. A plebiscite proposal for Eastern Istria surfaced but Adriatic sections may be withheld until settlements emerge.
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Uireece
T. C. Bratiano
Romania
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Austria
Adriatic
Wilson
London
Italy
Orlando
Istria
Report Changes in Treaty for Germans
Berlin reports the German foreign office was advised that changes had been made in the peace treaty. It did not indicate if the alterations were vital or if they affected clauses Germany opposed.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
President to Deliver Memorial Day Address in Paris Suburbs
President Wilson will deliver a Memorial Day address in an American cemetery near Paris and place a wreath on a memorial for American soldiers. The wreath will come from voluntary Boy Scouts of America contributions to American cemeteries in France. The Star notes a rapid action story, The Day of Days, begins Monday.
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Wilson
Paris
White House
France
Boy Scouts of America
Boldi's Uptown and Downtown Bids
A reader notes two Boldi's locations, one at 1414 4rd Ave uptown and another at 913 2nd Ave downtown, inviting a cut event or visit. The message references taking action at both Boldi's spots.
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Boldi's
Must Not Forget Gallant Men Who Died for Liberty
President Wilson issues Memorial Day message stressing that the sacrifices of American soldiers in the war were for liberty and the world’s freedom. He urges the nation to fulfill the soldiers’ hopes and purposes to uphold liberty and the unity of the people.
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John May
White House
Resson
Central Labor Council Endorses Strike Actions in Canada Relay
The Central Labor council approved a general strike tactic affecting gas workers machinists and shipyard laborers. They endorsed immediate removal of American troops from Russia and called for a city pay increase of 66 dollars monthly for municipal workers. A referendum will decide railroads telegraph lines and temple-site costs. Chicago attendance and fundraising for a council auto were also approved.
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Central Council
Russia
Central Labor Council
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Seattle Ting Company
Labor Council
James Duncan
League For the Release of
Chicago
Charles Doyle
Whitney Boys
Williamson Sues City Over Fire Truck Crash
Charles H Williamson of Vancouver claims the city’s fire department was negligent when a steering gear nut dropped from a passing fire truck on May 18 causing the truck to crash into his parked car at Olive street and Seventh avenue. He seeks 215 in damages.
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Vancouver
Williamson
Olive St
Vancouver Men Face Possible Walkout Over Strike Vote
Vancouver workers prepare to vote on Sunday whether to declare a general strike. The Trades and Labor Council backed the move citing government actions against postal and municipal workers and opposition to collective bargaining. A strike vote committee was formed to set the date for the local walkout if unions decide to strike.
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T. C
Union Workers of
Trades and Labor Council
End Canada Strike as Leaders Meet in City
Reports from Winnipeg and other cities show labor actions spread across Canada with calls for an eight hour day and sympathy strikes. Ottawa and Hull saw wage gains, while Niagara hydro workers avoided a broader walkout. Debates continue as Premier Borden meets Toronto delegates amid unrest and tense legislative prospects.
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Niagara District
Ottawa
Borden
Toronto
Arthur Meighen
Winnipeg
Moosejaw
Prince Albert
Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
Germans question Wilson on peace terms and slavery
Berlin reports Theodore Wolff in the Tageblatt claims Wilson may impose slavery in Europe akin to Lincoln era abolition. He argues Germany’s counter proposals defend democratic right over militarist debt burden and urge the Entente to preserve Germany’s ability to pay with a neutral commission.
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United Press
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Wilson
Europe
Lincoln
Theodore Wolff
Tageblatt Today
Germany
Wolff
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