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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

West. Japanese intervention would
general democratic plans OF the Unit
ed States
Tho allies are In accord that Japan
should be allowed to enter. Whether
tho fact that the United States with.
holds approval will deter the Jap
aneae from penetrating Siberia is un-
known. Persons close TO the Japan
esq embassy. however. still insist
that they want America to approve
the move.
In some quarters the thought OK.
lists that this absence OF approval
may alter the plan. particularly as
Japanese press comment reaching
here indicates that there is a grow
ing division among the Japanese
people themselves as to Siberian &C
ton.
Those opposing II argue. as many
American authorities do. that there
exists. for the moment. no compel.
ling danger to japanese interests in
Siberia
This spirit. plus the absence of
American approval. may possibly
form the basis for an alteration OF
Japanese plans. even tho the allies
are agreeable to the expedition
There are Indications today that the
allies have already definitely APP
proved the plan TO Japan, and that
she is free TO 20 ahead, even tho
the United States is not in the plan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
suing 100000 OF bonds TO enlarge the
Firlands tuberculosis hospital.

suing 100000 OF bonds TO enlarge the
Firlands tuberculosis hospital.
Proposition .. calling for an issue
OF $4,000 for the payment OF Shii-
shole ave. Improvement district in
debtedness, was carried by mar
gin OF seven votes.
The other Shilshole ave. PROPOSE.
tons and the Beacon Hill condem.
nation issues failed.
The total OF bonds voted at this
election is s2o5. 900. while the voters
refused to authorize the issuance OF
$500 900 in bonds.
Some weeks ago the council de-
clared its intention, should the bonds
fail TO pass. to include in next years
tax levy the amounts called for in
the propositions voted down.
Seattle was in high pitch of ex-
element Tuesday when the polls
closed
The first returns TO arrive at the
comptroller's office were from down.
town precincts. and showed Brad.
ford in the lead
He maintained slight lead for
the first 80 precincts, the candidates
running neck and neck. After that.
however. Hanson gradually and con.
sistently drew away from him.
BY 10 O'Clock, due to the fast work
in accounting by the voting ma
chimes, and the dispatch in handling
returns at the comptroller's office.
the result was no longer in doubt.
and the Bradford headquarters con.
coded defeat.
The total vote for mayor was
about 10000. which is about 5000
less than had been cast two Years
ago, when II. c. Gill defeated his
opponent by nearly 5000 votes.
The Hanson majority has been ex-
ceeded in Seattle only three times
before. first when Geo. w. billing
Continued on pace tenJ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
Complete returns give

Receiving his support chiefly from
the residence districts OF the city, Ole
Hanson was elected mayor ycster
day by a majority OF 4.5le over Jas
L. Bradford. following one OF the hot
test contests i'm Seattle.
Bradfords support came chiefly
In the downtown hotel and lodging
house district.
Anna Louise Strong. member OF
the school board. was recalled, but
her successor will not he appointed
by the school board until after an Of
fetal canvass is made. Her success
or viii hold office until December.
when the regular election occurs.
Tho total vote cast was more than
60 900. about 5000 failing TO vote for
mayor.
The Hanson majority and the vote
by which Miss Strong was recalled
are almost the same.
However. the total number who
voted in the recall. was nearly 5000
less than for mayor.
She was defeated by 4.503 votes.
The defeat Of VIII II. Hanna for
reelection to the council was one OF
the features of the return. Council
man T. II. Bolton led the council
manic ticket. with Roland w. Cotter-
IN. secretary OF the park board, sec
and. and Councilman a. +. Haas
third.
Former Councilmen T.. L. Blaine and
C. Allen Dale. running fifth and
sixth. respectively. were defeated
with Hanna
The reelection OF Hugh NJ. Cald
well for corporation counsel, Harry
Carroll for comptroller. and Ed l..
Terry for treasurer was assured at
all times. tho Caldwell had n more or
less active candidate to oppose. while
Terry had five nominal candidates
against him, who received one vote
each in the primaries. Carroll was
without opposition. Terry led all
candidates in the number of votes
received.
Terry and Carroll will serve four
years. the adoption of charter
amendment No. /, Tuesday. extend
ing their term from two to four
years
This was the only one or the three
proposed charter amendments to
win.
Amendment No. ., providing for a
police commission. and Amendment
No 2. the old-age pension for city
employees, were defeated by big ma.
iorities.
Three of the bonding propositions
carried. The other three. altho hav-
ing majority of votes. lacked 60
per cent majorities needed for adop-
ton.
The first bond proposition. giving
the council the right to sell $3.50 900
OF bonds to build an elevated rail
way TO the shipyard district was APP
proved by an almost four TO one
vote, and about the same majority
was given the sixth proposition. is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
AGED WOMAN
BADLY BURNED

Mrs. L. s. Parker. 5s. 1917 Eloise
terrace. was badly burned about the
limbs and back In "A fire which occur
red at the home OF her daughter,
Mrs. Delmagc Phillips. 1929 Waverly
pl.. Wednesday, about a. m.
Mrs. Parker was alone In the
house. with the exception OF the
small daughter OF Mrs. Phillips.
whom she was dressing. They were
standing In front OF a small alright
heater. when the clothing OF Mrs.
Parker became ignltcd. Flames en-
vcloped her almost instantaneously.
but she had the presence of mind to
spring aside from the little girl and
rush out into the yard.
u. Munson, a neighbor. who heard
her screams. ran over and put out
the fire. but before II was extinguish-
ed Mrs Parker was In serious con.
dition She was rushed 10 the city
hospital, where her recovery is in
doubt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
SECOND TORPEDO RIPS
SHIP, SAY SURVIVORS

AN IRISH PORT. March Sur.
vivors OF the summarized steamer
Calgarian declared today that &c min
utes elapsed between the firing Of
the first and second torpedoes that
struck her.
The first torpedo did little dam
age. they said. but the second pene'
trated the engine room. killing most
Of the crew in that part OF the vessel.
Many lifcboats were blown TO atoms.
Rescue ships worked magnifi'
Gently" the survivors said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

CHEHALIS, March 6.-Teiiing
Of . lzther's hztehef. the only
one n Its Kind he had ever seen
In Napayine. hanging In tho
wood~hed af Oscar Mains home
. year ago, &. y. Lloyd. ono Of
the states witnesses. crcatrd
accusation today 1t The trial Of
OSrar X. Main. for the murder
q Frcd n. Swzyne. ON JAnu-
ary 6.
,Tne prosecutions contention. u Is
s<5ieved. will be that the murder was
committed with a Ratchet Of type
such as Lloyd described.
n Courtroom Closed
Vino courtroom was again packed
S>she doors and Into the halls and
ssairways. until IL was necessary for
Judge Reynolds to order the court
room closed and the aislcs cleared.
so that the trial could proceed
Lloyd was recalled to the stand
this morning and. with his son.
Paul. IL. and w II. Jones. was the
principal witness of the morning ses'
sion.
Iioyd's testimony as 20 the Ratchet
was developed. and efforts OF the de
Tense 70 show that u was not un
usual for such a Ratchet TO be seen
in a woodshed. failed. inaHnuch as
the witness declared emphaucally II
was the only one OF its Kind he
had ever seen in <apavine.
Yesterdays session outlined the
circumstances under which Swayne's
body. with the head crushed in. was
found. and acquainted the Jurors
with the scene OF the murder.
c. p. Lloyd was called this morn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
SHRAPNEL WORKERS GO
ON STRIKE AS PROTEST

ST. LOUIS. March 6.--Several
hundred employees OF the Wagner
Electric Co. which is making shrap
mel for the allies. were reported on
strike today. following the Dismissal
OF four union employees.
The walkout followed n meeting OF
employees last night. at which more
than a thousand are said to have
formed a union. The Wagner Co.
employs approximately 5000 men.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
GERMAN PAPER HINTS
RUSSO-GERMAN PACT

AMSTERDAM. March G, -- Jap
anese Intervention In Siberia either
will lead to n Russo German agree
ment against Japan or to an under.
standing between Japan and Ger.
many. according to the Cologne
Volkszcitung. copies OF which were
received today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
TORPEDO SENDS
CRUISER DOWN.;
So men DROWN

LONDON. March G. - Tho
armed mercantile cruiser Cal
garian was torpcdoed and sunk
Friday. tine admiralty announced
today. Two Officers and sc men
were lost.
Tho CalEarian was sunk off the
irish coast Several torpedocs were
fired At her More than three hun
dred survivors were landed Saturday
at I.arnc
The Calrarian was n steel steamer
Of 1888 tons. built at Glasgow In
1915. She was owned by the Allan
Steamship line. and was managed by
the Canadian Pacific Ocean Ser
ices. Limited.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

editor Star: Again I wish TO thank
y for your support Of my candi-
Acy for city councilman, and thru
a2aur columns thank the more than
1900 voters OF Seattle who express
ed their confidence in me at the polls
yesterday.
The Star honored me by placing
me on It's advisory ballot both at the
primary and general elections, and
/ appreciate In the fullest measure
this expression OF confidence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
Letter from r. w. Cotterill

My campaign was made solely on
my public service record ms "a public
servant In a subordinate capacity.
and | regard my promotion to the
legislative body as "a vote Of conf
dence that 7 viii be OF greater serv.
ice In broader field.
My every effort will be 10 Justify
this expression. and I shall cndeavor
to SO conduct myself as q member Of
the city council that there will be no
regrets. ROLAND cOTTERILL.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
JAZZ BANDS IN
PARIS HELPING
DROWN SORROW
America Movie Comedies,
With Senseless AcrobatS,
Defeat General Gloom
POILUS ENJOYING THEM

This 10 the ninth % o mum
Der of articles By the eelebrs,.
ed novelist ard origira,or Of
"Ge, Rich Quick Waliinoford."
George Randolph Chester.
worlds greatest reporter. who
went 10 Europe 20 tell the story
Of FRANCE TO-DAY for The
Star and other members Of the
Newspaper Enterprise Auoeis.
ton. He 10 accompanied by his
wife and eollsborator. Lillian
Chester. Their articles ere be-
ing published IN no other news.
paper in tn. city ssesp, Tho
Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
JAPAN INTERVENTION
IS HELD UP BY u. S.

WASHINGTON. March 6.--Plans
for the proposed Japanese interven.
ton in Siberia evidently have been
held up at least temporarily. by
Americas refusal TO sanction the
movement. according to officials
close to the Japanese embassy here
late today. Japan has a deep re.
gard for the wishes OF the United
States In the matter" IL was ex.
planned
But Japans course OF action now
rests almost entirely with England.
II was added.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
GEORGE eANpolpr CHESTER
AND LILLIAN CHESTER
(Copyrixht. isls

49, @FA"H
PARIS. March e-Thcre was a
sudden noise overhead which
startled us as much a. bomb
could have done vs.. looked ~
zach other stupidity. and then with
comprehension and delight Now
ing all this time. now We knew
the cause Of our vague unrest.
now We knew what was tho matter
with the luncheon and tea and
dinner places. with everything
MUSIC That is. the lack of iti
Somebody UP there had opened
a piano. and was wildly hammerinK
away at little snatchcs Of every
thing. higEiedy- piEgiedy. from Che
pin TO raKtinc. Work. II became
suddenly impossible. for we had
made a great discovery: we had
been as serious about tho war "a
the war Itself. which was the same
thing as trying 10 b. as biz as the
infinite
or course. We all know that the
war In no joke A man who could
find real humor In this iuterna-
tional insanity could probably have
the time OF his life in morrue.
but there is we'll known fable Of
the frog which tried to swell him
self up 20 he as big an tho OF he
wished to fight. and. remembering
his highly scattered fate. We ceased.
for the time being. TO try 10 at
tain. IN rcceptivcness ut least. the
hangs over Europe and civilization.
and started out 10 find amuse-
ment: not placid. rigid. stiff amuso-
mcnt. like dining out or n sym
phony concert or n lecture. but real
live amusement. such ms regular
restless Americans know.
The r,oViosi The sign "or-
ehes.re Cinema" with It's insid-
ious promise, in the name, OF
quenehina the fever which
burned in our veins. settled the
question.
Have Some Difficulty
II was much more like home than
anything. All dark In there. and
an usher with an inadequate flash
light TO guide your stumbling foot
steps. and flve-piece orchestra
saving away ut the latest musical
comedy hits from Broadway. Pic
cadilly. and the BoulevardH. the
same incffable essence Of air which
has never felt sunlight. and the
same big woman with the fat
knees. who makes no more room
for you 20 pass when she stands
up than when she's sitting
We finally found our places.
seats in n dinky little pen for
four. which they called a loge. In
the dense blackness n stirring and
stumbling Somehow, madame
had been inserted into one Of the
two front seats. by n Frenchman
who In his politeness. nobly upheld
tho traditions OF his race; and
monsieur finding himself in two
CONTINUED on Page Sri
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
j. S. REFUSES
OFFICIAL 0. K.
OF JAP AN PLAN
Intervention in Siberia Is
Not Considered Necessary
at This Time
is FRIENDLY OPINION
ny CARL ID. GROAT

WASHINGTON. March 6.-Thru
allied channels. the United States
government has officially declared IL
does not assent TO Japanese inter.
yeniion In Siberia. The allies have
so informed the japanese govern
mcnt.
At the same time the l.. s. has
not protested against the intsryen-
ton merely let the allies and japan
know In friendly fashion she does
not consider Intervention available at
this time
This can 30 stated positively today
a. the situation respecting the per.
picking Eastern problem.
No Suspicion
American lack of assent In no way
10 based upon fear or suspicion Of
Japan. and this government has
made Il clear that Japan would be
tho natural party TO intervene II in.
terscnsion wer. d~emed necessary.
An important point emphasized in
the American view IL tina, the moral
effect Of japanese Intervention would
b. bad. rather than beneficial.
The United States stands for cvac-
nation of Russian territory In the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
U. S. SANITARIUM is
DESTROYED BY FIRE

LOCKWOOD. Pa. March g.
Narkleton sanitarium. well known
health resort. taken over by the gov.
eminent recently, was mass of
flames this morning. Fire companies
rushed from nearby points.
There were no patients in the SAM.
arium, which was under conversion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
LEAGUE AGAINST
CAPITOL PLANS
DURING THE WAR

Construction OF the new capitol
building az Olympia should be post
poned until after the war The Mu.
nieipal league took this stand at It's
weekly Tuesday luncheon and adopt.
ed a resolution. asking that the
work be delayed.
The resolution pointed out that
construction OF such a building at
this time would divert needed man
power. money and transportation
from war work II was introduced
by Fred VI. Catiett.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

Editor Star: wish TO assure you
Of my appreciation Of The Stars sup
port, given me In my fight for re
election to the city council. feel
that my record In the city council
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
GERMAN
HERE RELEASED

Rudolph Niche, German dealer I'm
picture holdings, who was arrested
by federal officials February 3. upon
arrival at the New Washington no.
tel. after quick trip across the
continent. has been ordered released.
Niche has been held for federal
investigation. Y. g. Attorney Clay
Allen received n wire late Tuesday
from Attorney General Gregory.
ordering Miehe's release.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
RATCHET EVIDENCE
GIVENAT MAIN TRIAL

Ing rs the first OF the states wit.
ness@s 20 testify regarding Mains
movements near the time Of the muir
der.
Others 20 follow him will recount
(Corssrrcd on Page FosrJ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
Sim FEINERS
REVOLT AGAIN
LONDON. March 6.--Sinn Fein
volunteers have seized kilimagh.
II was reported here today. They
are guarding the exits from the
town, and are drilling.

Kilmagh cannot he located In any
OF the standard maps.
The town Of killeagh may have
been meant This place is about Is
miles cast of Queenstown. on the rail
way running from Cork to Youngall.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

Another OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
about to so war on u big scale.
the wires indicate. Japan i de-
t~rmined Ia guard the Trans.
siberian railway. and Il willing
10 loose her millions Of Fighting
men TO 70 into Russia to fight.
N the allies give the word. Even
" the Japanese don't ret into the
fighting in Europe. guarding the
thousands Of miles Of railway be-
tween the East and the West II
biz military undertaking.
and delicate international CUES
lions arc involved--to say moth.
Ing OF the tremendous interest
turnout this country in anything
Japan does In this war.
On pare I today. The Star
prints n Toxic to Berlin" map
that will interest you nightly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
STEAMER SUMMARIZED;
6 PERSONS RESCUED

LONDON. March 6-The British
steamer Kcnmare has been subma-
rincd. the admiralty announced to
day Six persons were saved.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
BELIEVE WOMEN HERE

Florence Rath. IS. and Myrna
Berraich... 81. have been missing
from their homes In Portland since
February 2. aud are believed to be
In Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
RUMANIA GIVES
IN At LAST TO
GERMAN PEACE

COPENHAGEN, March s.--Peace
between Kunania and the central
powers was signed In bucharest mt
o'clock Tuesday night. according Ia
an official announcement from Ber.
lin, received here to-day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
THREE TO ONE FOR BRAD
FORD IN ]. w. w. PRECINCT

Precinct 2i4. in which the /.
W. w. hall is located. on Wash.
inrton st. gave the following
vote on mayor: Bradford az.
Hanson IS. or almost three to
one for Bradford.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
FOR RUMAN PEACE

BERLIN via London. March G.
official peace negotiations with Ru-
mania will commence Immediately. a
dispatch from Vienna declared today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

warranted thai support. and hope
that the council and The Star may
In the future be found working 10.
gether for good government and
progressive legislation for our citys
Very truly yours. A. +. HAAS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
Hanson Statement
Editor of The Star:

Editor of The Star:
I am deeply grateful to The Star for its support.
am grateful because you supported me in the face
Of and despite the SANDERS that certain labor lead
ers invented in attempt to discredit me and to
make me out a foe to labor.
These same leaders are trying to stab The
Star in the back, forgetting that for 20 years The
Star has fought their battles singe-handed against
all odds-and them. The tragedy OF the sltu-
alton to me is that can be so selfish, so UNI
grateful and false.
Before my term mayor is over your position
and your support for me will be so thoroughly APP
proved by the rank and file of the men and women
who work that these false leaders will no longer be
leaders.
/ shall as mayor follow the same course as have
in the past | shall be free and Independent, and
square deal shall be the basic principle of my ad-
minstration OLE HANSON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
To The Star from It. H. Bolton

didacy. In every election. have had
your support. and | shall aim 10 al.
ways be entitled to II in the future.
r. II. BOLTON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

EDITOR Seattle Star: To The Star I
want 20 express my thanks and ap-
probation for It's support Of my can.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

Plans have been made 10 begin
the propagation Of oysters In Bear
River bay. salt Lake, Utah.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06

SUDDEN fills the Why should there
Of
all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-03-06
HAVE YOU COOKE BOOK?

Americas most popular poet. Edmund Vance Cooke.
writing FOR Tho star. Hts poems in book form
~ worthy OF the best place IN your library Why
AXE Cooke book of your ownr CUP his verses which
,pcar regularly In Tho star.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

The Bellcclaire has 800
rooms which are occupied prac-
tically all Of the time by per-
manent and transient guests
due to the fact that people
everywhere know that this hotel
sPecializes in home comforts.
he main dining room, the
Paim room, and the Grill, fur
nish ample accommodations
tor guests, with tables to spare
for our New York friends who
come here to get a square meal
when they long for good home
cooking of good food.
Apparently there are MANY
thousands of people living in
this big town who have fond
recollections of mother good
cooking back in the farm days
and they come to the Belle
claire to get the nearest ap-
proach to it.
The Belleclaire is not a Big
Crowd hotel; it cannot enter
tain great numbers; but no
hotel in all America entertains
better kind Of people.
We are very proud of our
guests. They have certainly
come to the front in splendid
fashion since war was declared.
hey have contributed magni6-
gently to all demands of war.
hey are Americans clean
through. They are willing to
make every kind of sacrifice
Ot course. genuine Amer;-
cans everywhere are doing their
duty, but it is a pleasure to us
to house only the very highest
type of American men and
women.
Robert D. Blackman, Prop.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-11-22

Chattauoogn Times--It would be
breaking a highly regarded precedent
without warrant for the president TO
60 abroad. when he can. by the use
Of cable and wireless communication
freely at hand, impress his opinions
upon the proceedings 1t is essential
that he be at home. where he can keep
his hand on the pulse OF his own peo-
pie and translate their wishes into
active influence upon the conference.
Besides. il would be unwise to sub
ject him personally TO the dangers
that viii Turk in the sea lanes for
some time from Heating mines or to
the ordinary hazard of transatlantic
travel at such a critical time as this.
Memphis ComnsereiaI-AppeaI II The
president should not be at the peace
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-11-22

Iation is being enacted in congress.
The president will find his influence
In the peace conference much stronger
if he directs the activities OF our rep
resentatives there from the White
House. The peace conference should
be held in Brussels. the capital city
of the land violated and torn asunder
by Germany's perhdy