Seattle Pastors Call Pro German Texts In Schools Abolished
Seattle school leaders and pastors debate the fate of Im Vaterland a pro German text used in local classrooms. Board president Nathan Eckstein and Vice President E Shorrock say the issue will be reviewed while others condemn passages praising Germany and urge removal. Several clergy members voice strong opposition to pro German sentiment and urge safeguards against loyalty questions in schools.
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Seattle
Im Vaterland
Germany
Ion
America
Nathan Eckstein
E. Shorrock
Anna Louise Strong
Frank B. Cooper
Vaterland
Ross
United States
ProGerman
Hugh G. Rows
Plymouth Congregational Church
Matthews
Mark Athews
First Presbyterian Church
F E. Shorrock
Miss Strong
14000 May Quit As Conferences At Capital Fail
A general shipyards strike loomed in Seattle with 14000 workers ready to quit after Hurley announced the Washington conferences between unions and employers had produced no results. Metal Trades officials awaited guidance from Washing ton as shipyard work slowed amid a carpenters strike over 10 hour lumber. Master Builders denied full details of the union agreement and emphasized arbitration while condemning the 10 hour lumber order.
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Seattle
Hurley
U. S
Washington
Daniel McKillop
Metal Trades Council
Shipping Board
A. E. Miller
Metal Trades
Miller
Wilson
Department of Labor
Master Builders’ Association
W. P. Bennett
Carpenters’ Union
Bennett
Central Labor Council
W. L. Hutcheson
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Are you looking for a posi tion
A compact notice promotes Star want ads inviting readers to browse job listings and place help wanted notices. The fragment hints at employment opportunities and a classifieds section in the Star newspaper.
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Star
Germans Lose 142 500 Men in French Fights
United Press tally estimates German losses in three major French operations in a single year. In Flanders 35 divisions fought and 27 withdrew, totaling about 67 500 losses. Somme actions with 24 to 22 divisions suggest about 55 000 losses. Verdun era engagements of 16 divisions yield about 20 000 losses.
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United
Germany
United Press
Flanders
Mercken
Hollebeke
Somme
Verdun
Italian Air Fleets Demonstrate War Flying Over Washington
Three Italian aeroplanes from Newport News flew to Washington in about ninety minutes. Lieutenant Lane, son of Secretary Lane, greeted his parents as the Fiat and Caproni crews landed with officials aboard. A fourth plane remained airborne at 12:20, and U.S. troops in France are praised for courage in modern warfare.
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United Preas
Washington
A. Caproni
A. Fiat
Pamilio
Newport News
Franklin K. Lane
S. A
Lane
Ballerini
Polimio
Fiat
Lieut
Barrerini
Potomac
Virginia
Caproni
Director Stratton
Bureau of Standards
W. F. Durant
Council of National Defense
W. PD. Stout
International Aircraft Centralization Board
Seattle Farewell to Honor Men Shown in New Star Weekly
The second Seattle contingent of select service men departs for American Lake on Thursday. The New Star Weekly Liberty theatre bill features motion pictures showing flowers showered on the men, farewells along Second Ave, lunch baskets at Hotel Washington, and families bidding them farewell at the station. Pendleton Roundup films are also included.
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Seattle
New Star Weekly
American Lake
Star-Liberty Motion Picture Weekly
Liberty Theatre
Second Ave
Washington
Pendleton
Ore
Kaiser Replies to Pope Fail to Stop U S War
German and Austrian acceptance of the pope peace proffer failed to move the United States from its stance of no peace while Kaiserism endures. Officials say war preparations continue and Kaiser speaks peace only in words, with a heart bent on murder.
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Germany
Austria
United States
Kaiseriam
Bernstorff
Congress
America
Teuton
Thies
Kaiser
Russia
Bulgaria Seeks Peace Says Minister Panaretoff
Bulgarian Minister Stephen Panaretoff, returning from a summer in America, states Bulgaria desires peace and notes inability to officially contact his government. He says there is earnest peace desire among all central powers.
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Bulgaria
United Press
Washington
Stephen Panaretoff
America
Roundup thrills at Pendleton opening day
The Pendleton Roundup opener showcased bucking horses and daring riders including Allen Drumheller and Nep Lynch in a two day relay race that Drumheller won this time after Lynch had defeated him earlier this year. Drumheller retires from public riding to manage his family stock ranch on Cran Creek.
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United Preee
Pendleton
Ore
Indiana
Pendléton
Allen Drumheller
Nep Lynch
Lynch
Drumheller
Cran Creek
300 More Men to Walk Out in Butte
The dispute between the Painters' union and the employers over the employment of a single man pushed the threat of a 3,000-member walkout of building trades unions toward a crisis in Butte.
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Butte
United Preas
Painters’ Union
Building Trades
Employers’ Association
Senator Bares Paper Bribes By Bernstorff
United Press reports senator King Utah presented evidence that Ambassador Von Bernstorff funded publications including Fair Play Publishing and editor Marcus Graun with checks and receipts. He cited a $2000 embassy check and multiple $1000 to $1500 payments, plus subsidies to foreign language papers. The disclosures prompted calls for inquiry into German influence in the press and war policy.
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Dy United Press
Washington
von Bernstorff
Senator King
Utah
King
Senate Today
Bernstorff
Fair Play Publishing Company
Marcus Graun
Senate
Fairplay Publishing Company
Marcus Staun
J. P. Piryan
Fairplay
von Hbernastorff
Fairplay Magazine
Congress
Braun
Teutonic Exchequer
Marcus Braun
State Department
New York
Estate Department
Texas Senate Votes 27 to 4 Impeachment of Governor Ferguson
The Texas Senate, by a 27 to 4 vote, sustains the first of 21 impeachment charges against suspended Governor James E. Ferguson. The body proceeds to vote separately on each article.
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Texas
Senate
United Press
Austin
Tex
James E. Ferguson
Tragedy in Hamtramck Family as Mother and Three Daughters Die
Mrs. Julia Mikula of Hamtramck hanged herself and her three daughters aged 18 months 3 years and 5 years at their home. The Hungarian father and two older children survive. No motive is known.
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Shy United Preas
Detroit
Julia Mikula
Hamtramck
Cigar Clerks Back Fund Drives for Our Boys in France
Cigar stores collect for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund with clerks recording contributors and addresses. First receipts total 78.10. so far the noon total is 2,630.20 with donations from Norton Co. workers, Ladies of the Maccabees, King County association, and others.
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Boys In
France
Star
Tobacco Fund
The
Sammy
H. F. Norton Co
Hide and Leather
King County Association
Ladies of the Maccabees
Star's
Metropolitan
Paul Woestney
Union St
Ladies of Macenbers
Eurice
Renton
A. Almaurer
6Th Ave
W. D. Doyle
Western Ave
Judge Hoyd Tallman
Summit Ave
de OF
Contributions for Smoke Fund Names and addresses listed
The excerpt lists many individuals and addresses contributing to a Smoke Fund, including Geo W Perkins 11 Maller bide, 75 Mondell Nieder 1014 Third Ave, A Stamm 1108 Serend Ave, Green Clear Store 1406 Third Ave, HM A Laubecher 1914 FE Alder, and others such as J WM Abrams Savoy Hotel, Cohen 716 Bird Ave, H Schwabland 1902 Kilbourne, Dodson Motland Hotel, and many more. This list appears continued on page 8.
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Pantages Hide
Newman
Waeehington
Apts
A. Marks
Devon Cohn
Tenth Ave
J. WM. Abrams
Savoy Hotel
Cohen
Bird Ave
Keb Kingen
Schwabland
Kilbourne
HM. L. Manheimer
17Th Ave
T. W. Ashbury
HM. P. Dodson
Motland Hotel
Oliver Vikan
Bellevue Pl
Harry Wells
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund Appeal Draft
A letter from The Seattle Star section invites readers to buy tobacco packages for American fighting men. Each dollar buys four packages with a 45 cent retail value, and each package includes a postcard addressed to the donor for a soldier to respond with thanks. Name and address requested.
Carpenters Plan Sunday Strike Meeting At Eagles Hall
From 1000 to 1500 carpenters expected at Eagles hall Sunday 3 PM for general consideration of the strike situation Carpenters Local No 131 called a special meeting for its members and extended invitation to other affiliated local unions to attend the gathering in the district council.
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Eagles’ Hall
Carpenters
Utah Man Nominated as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
James M. Moyle of Salt Lake City was nominated by President Wilson to be assistant secretary of the treasury. The announcement came today in Washington as Moyle awaits Senate confirmation.
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Utah
United Press
Washington
James M. Moyle
Salt Lake City
Wilson
the Treasury
Roosevelt rails at peace stance in war coverage
Theodore Roosevelt, star reporter for the Kansas City Star, declares war interest over peace in commentary on the pope peace note. The scene drew about twenty thousand fans as Sousa led a 200-piece Great Lakes band at the station. Roosevelt plans to file copy from I R Kirk’s Star office amid rumors of how he will write his story.
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United Preas
Kansas City
Theodore Roosevelt
Star
The
Kansas City Star
Central Powers
America
Roosevelt
Great Lakes
John Philip
Tagoman Confers Captaincy On Self And Lands In Jail
Stanley Hart of Tacoma, 41, was arrested in Chicago after allegedly declaring himself a captain and lecturing on Mexican and Philippine campaigns at Batten Lake Wisconsin. Authorities say he appointed himself a captain without war department approval and is held on a 2500 dollar bond amid also an alleged worthless 500 dollar check matter.
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United Press
Chicago
Stanley_ Hart
Tacoma
Hart
Battern Lake
Wis
War Department
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Carl D. Great
Lansing
Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Lanning
Mcleod
Count de Beaufort
Jan de Beaufort
Terre Haute
Helen Reimon
Green's Cigar Store
Third Ave
Seattle Star
Olty
Steaer . Street
Teddy
Worky
Tagoman
EL Paso
Camp Travis
San Antonio
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