Kaiser Acknowledges German Plot to Influence U S Congress
Former German ambassador Count Von Bernstorff sought up to 50000 dollars from Berlin to sway U S lawmakers through a secret organization claim it might avert war. State Department released Bernstorff’s 1917 message showing active German plotting abroad and his knowledge of anti American propaganda.
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von Bernstorff
United States
Berlin
Congress
State Department
Department
Secretary of State
Kaiser
Germany
Bernstorff
Roger Casement
Ing
England
Proba
Kaiser's Intrigues and German Plots Stir Congress
The article details German schemes led by Zimmerman to align Mexico and Japan against the United States, fund covert operations up to 50000, and use diplomats Cronholm and Luxbury to push sinking orders. It notes Bernstorff's communications, Ireland and India home rule angles, and a broader U S inquiry triggering a Congress scramble over prewar intrigues.
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Zimmerman
Mexico
Japan
United States
Congress of the
America
Austria
Philippines
Packed Benefit Vaudeville Opens Met Show for The Star Fund
A large audience attended a noon benefit vaudeville at the Metropolitan Theatre by the So fone Letty company to raise funds for The Star tobacco fund. Manager George Hood noted proceeds likely exceed 500 dollars after programs and flower sales are tallied. The Naval Militia band, First Washington Girl Cadets, and auctioneer Bill Morrissey lent support as Miss Greenwood’s photo brought 50 dollars.
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Clemmer
James Q. Clemmer
Clemmer Theatre
Cadet Pageant At Met Sponsored By Sign Co And Militia Band
The Washington-Oakland Co girls wore signs calling the pub to join the Met show. The Sign Co donated signs. Taylor 90 known as Old Glory gave colors and became first honorary president, with Mme Lepper as commander. Commander Freeman arranged the Militia band to play before the performance witnessed by many prominent locals. Chorus girls from the So Long were part of the audience.
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Washington-Oakland Co
Met
Sign Co
A &. Taylor
Old Glory
Mme. Lepper
Freeman
Dance Tonight for the Tobacco Fund at K. P. Hall
A tobacco fund dance is hosted by Columbia lodge No. 2 A. O. U. W. at K. P. Hall Firat avenue and Pike street. Admission is twenty five cents with refreshments provided and music free. Grand master to speak. Spear Printing Co. provided printing. Proceeds support the Saminiles' fund.
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K. P. Hall
Firat Ave
Pike St
Saminiles’ Tobacco Fund
Columbia Lodge
Spear Printing Co
Downtown Smoke Fund Stations Listed by The Star
The Star lists branch stations downtown where contributions for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund may be left. Smokers and non smokers are invited to donate at venues including Green's on Third avenue and Arctic Club building, Pursley's, Ketter Bernbaum's, Spring's shops, Mecca cigar stand, Frye's at Third and Union, Hert Rideout's, Butch's Pool Hall, and others by calling The Star.
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Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund
The
Star
Green's
Third Ave
Arctic Club
Pursley’s
Second Ave
Seneca
Ketter & Bernbaum’s
Ketter & Bernbaum's
Clemmer Theatre
Spring's
First Ave
Pike St. Mecca
Ginnold & Mink
Union At
Philadelphia Mayor Held in Murder Plot
Philadelphia mayor Thomas B. Smith was held in $10,000 bail on conspiracy to commit murder and related charges, as State Rep Isador Stern filed the case and an eventual hearing was set for next Tuesday.
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Thomas B. Smith
Philadelphia
Isador Stern
Reward Offered by Charles Cowen for Kaiser Capture
The Star reports Charles Cowen offers $5,000 for the capture of the Kaiser dead or alive, $5,000 for the Crown Prince, and $5,000 for Von Tirpitz or Hindenburg, through newspaper columns. Cowen asks readers to present the reward through the publication.
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Kaiser
Charles Cowen
the Star
Crown Prince
von Tirpits
Hindenburg
Chas. Cowen
Boys Have Great Old Time on Way to Camp
A light New England bus trip follows boys as they sing joke and play en route to a summer camp. The article notes cheerful chatter and camaraderie among campers, with guardians guiding the group.
Seattle Troops Arrive at Camp Lewis for Training
The 738 men of Seattle's second contingent to the division of the national army arrived at Camp Lewis American Lake on two special trains. They were greeted by soldiers, workmen and crowds, registered, fed, and began a preliminary physical inspection. Cheerful chatter and slogans accompanied the journey as crowds waved from stations and automobiles.
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Lewis
American Lake
Seattle
Great National Army
Gill Denies Sellout Rumor as Mayor Vows to Serve
Mayor Hiram C. Gill declares his office is not for sale amid gossip that wealthy citizens would back a big law practice to push him out. He says he will not resign and was elected to a two year term. Ramsay denies plans to quit as county commissioner and the rumor names M R Buttle as a possible successor to Gill.
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Hiram C. Gill
Claude Ramsay
Board of County Commissioners
Ramsay
Kennedy
H. P. Kennedy
Wardall
Gill
Rh. M. Buttle
Knudsen and
Smith
Fisherman Free Wells and Sadler Retried in Draft Conspiracy Case
A Northwest federal court retrial was ordered for Hulet M Wells and Sam Sadler after a hung jury on charges of conspiring to hinder a wartime draft. Aaron Fisherman was acquitted. Judge Neterer explained conspiracy law and noted conscientious objectors are not immune from penalties if they obstruct legal processes. The jury remained deadlocked on the remaining charges, prompting a continued dispute over the defendants actions and leaflet language.
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Sam
Hulet M. Wells
Sam Sadler
Aaron Fislerman
Jul Neterer
Mem
Foreman Haller
di Tha Inrare
Danician Cama
Neterer
Allen
Wells
UW States
Clay Allen
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Lansing
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Washington Girl Cadeta
Oakland
Harry Austin
the Tobacco Fund
Camp Lewis
King County
New Washington Hotel
Ramasay
Rameau
Himeself
Wells and
Sadler
Mr. Wells
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