Plans for Seattle to be hub in Siberian trade network
Government trade officials announce Seattle port will host a wave of shipments between Vladivostok and Siberian ports, inviting local traders to avoid profiteering while expanding exports. Gordon C. Corbally urges vigorous effort under Bureau policies, citing Seattle as Russia’s trade port of call with plentiful raw materials ready for shipment in exchange for manufactured goods.
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State Department
War Trade
Seattle
Orofs
Pate
Vladivostok
Siberian
Russia
Gordon C. Corbaley
Chamber of Commerce
Baden
Berlin
83 000 Yanks Ready to Sail Back to U S A
Washington dispatch notes the 39th division is designated to return home in its entirety. Demobilization totals include 79,663 troops and 3,451 officers overseas. December aims for 175000 monthly, rising to 300000 later. U.S. camps push toward a 1000 daily discharge rate. casualty figures are updated through November 26. The Zelandia has sailed with 157705 Christmas packages.
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Washington
Téth
87Th
March
United States
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
France
War Department
Zelandia
Train of American prisoners arrives in France
The first trainload of released American prisoners from Allingen Germany arrived at Breglarde France. The 64 700 officers and 200 orderlies were transported by a Yankee hospital train from Switzerland. Food provided by the American Red Cross kept them in good condition. In Washington a bi partisan peace committee proposal emerges as Senate members resent Wilson’s delegation choices.
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United Press
Brellegarde
France
Alligen
Germany
Switzerland
Red Cross
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Cummins
Rush Plans for Mooney Aid Strike
New York labor leaders unite to back Mooney with a nationwide strike set for December 9 to protest California governor’s failure to pardon Thomas J. Mooney. W. D. Patterson calls for a broad agitation campaign with 300000 Central Federated Union workers pledging support and urging President Wilson for a new trial.
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New York
Navy
California
Thomas J. Mooney
W. DD. Patterson
International Workers’ Defense League
Mooney
Central Federated Union of
Greater New York
Wilson
Local Mooney strike plans outlined by Seattle labor council
A 15 member committee of the Seattle Central Labor council outlined plans for a December 9 general strike in support of Tom Mooney. They called for a citywide work stoppage including transit, daily mass meetings, restaurant closures, and free bulletins while exceptions were made to aid hospitals, homes with sick or infant residents, and milk deliveries.
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Seattle
Teamsters
Mooney
Mooney Vote Spreads Across Union Membership
The Fullermakers, Shipbuilders and Helpers union with 18 000 members votes Saturday on the Mooney strike proposal while the Union of Shipyard Laborers, Fuggers and Fasteners with 3 000 members also votes on the same issue.
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Fullermakers’, Shipbuilders’ and Helpers’ Union
Union of
Shipyard Laborers, Fuggers and Fasteners
Name Them Mr Clarke Calls Out War Savings Slackers
Charles H. Clarke, chairman of the King county war savings committee, urges naming firms and individuals who have not taken full War Savings Stamp allotments. He argues the city and county face humiliation and seeks public disclosure of those who failed to meet their duties to the nation.
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Charles H. Clarke
King County War Savings Committee
Mr. Clarke
Abdication of Wilhelm Is Complete
German ruler Wilhelm Hohenzollern renounced the thrones of Germany and Prussia and released officials from allegiance oaths. General Von Elsa said the army rejects a socialistic republic and desires the Kaiser back. The ex-emperor, ill with influenza, could not greet his wife at Amerongen station.
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Amsterdam
von Elsa
Brunswick
Kaiser
Amerongen
Seizure of 100 Cases in Raid Hits Schooner F.8
Report notes authorities seized 100 cases during a raid on schooner F.8. Eent details list 17 crew members held and ongoing investigations. In other items Mare Island Marines defeated Camp Lewis 6 to 0 on Turkey Day.
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Mare Island Marines
Camp Lewis
Turkey Day
Gottstein Case Nearing Close in Des Moines Killing Trial
William Gottstein faces a jury over the murder of baggage checker John Murray near Des Moines. Closing arguments proceed as witnesses recount gun findings, alleged whisky schemes, and drug-related loads tied to the case.
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John Murray Near
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John Murray
Des Moines
Lundin
Allen
Gottstein
Murray
Stringer
Matt Starwich
Starwich
Abe Greenbaum
Greenbaum
Ume
Gottatein
J. H. Raab
W. W. Whipple
Canadian Troops to Hold Mainz as Headquarters
Ottawa reports that the Canadian army intends to occupy Mainz in Germany and establish the fortress as its headquarters until peace is signed. The move follows the invasion and indicates a strategic position for allied forces in the occupied German region.
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Ottawa
Ont
Germany
Mainz
Taggers Sweep City For Belgium Relief Fund
Seattle girls and police joined a Saturday tag day to aid Belgium relief. Volunteers sold tags for 10 cents with medals and cake prizes for top sellers. Baron Cartier urged generous response as winter tightens.
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Belgium
Hazen J. Titus
Washington
Belgian Relief Commission
E. de Cartier
United States
B. C. Beck
Baron Cartier
Telegraphers of U S Discuss Walkout Over Wage Decrease
Portland reports 92 600 keymen may strike over wage and vacation changes tied to new railroad administration awards. Representatives head to Washington for conference as December 5 is set for potential action in some regions. Webster PT A to meet at Webster school with Dr Schwabland and Miss Wilson speakers.
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Portland
Order of Railroad
Railroad Administration
Washington
Webster P.T. A
Webster Parent-Teacher Association
Webster School
Ex-kaiser could face trial in the United States
New York November 30 Ex Kaiser William Hohenzollern could be extradited to the United States for trial, says Charles Thaddeus Terry of the American Bar Association. He notes indictments in two Western states and a Holland US treaty enables extradition. Terry argues the trial must occur to uphold universal law, regardless of treaty specifics.
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Wm. Hohenzollern
Kaiser
United States
Chas. Thaddeus Terry
American Bar Association
Holland
Terry
United Arenas
William Hohenzollern
France
England
Hohenzollern
High Seas
Dr Matthews to Visit Europe as Peace Observer
Dr Mark A Matthews pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will travel to Europe to observe the peace table conference work. He will receive $1000 a month expense money from the church and visit England France Belgium Russia Italy and possibly Palestine for about 90 days. Upon return he will present sermons and lectures based on his observations.
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Mark A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Europe
Matthews
England
France
Belgium
Russia
Italy
Palestine
European opinion divided over Wilson attending peace talks
London reports that Lord Northcliffe says foreigners should not dictate other nations politics and that Wilson’s presence at the peace conference is controversial abroad. He stresses Britain’s need for Lloyd George at the talks and notes American participation upsets many US citizens.
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United Press
London
Wilson
Lord Northcliffe
Britain
United States
Lloyd George
France
Clemenceau
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Althe
Belgi
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