Jitneys Outlawed In Seattle By Federal Injunction
Federal Court injunction ends jitney operations in Seattle amid traffic fears. Municipal and local courts failed to curb unlawful runs, reducing reckless driving and accidents. A separate project will film Washington scenery for a cross country Evergreen Highway tour from British Columbia to El Paso via Idaho Oregon and California.
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Seattle
of Washington
United States
Evergreen Highway Association
British Columbia
Washington
Portland
Columbia River Valley
Idaho
Oregon
California
New Mexico
Arizona
el Paso
Texas
1917 Fruit Crop Below Normal Across The Nation
The Northwestern Fruit Exchange reports a short crop year for 1917 with varied results by state. Maine New York New Jersey show lower apple yields while Pennsylvania and Colorado expect stronger overall fruit production and California foresees a large crop. Texas and Missouri indicate weaker peach yields, and Indiana Iowa and Virginia regions show mixed outcomes.
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Northwestern Fruit Exchange
Maine
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Colorado
Utah
California
Texas
Dry Summer Warns of Fire Danger Across Land
A prolonged dry spell with no rain and hot windy conditions prompts a public appeal for fire safety. Citizens are urged to avoid outdoor fires in woods and towns as a spark could ignite a major blaze, risking labor and crops while stressing cautious behavior at home and work.
War Aims and Trade Pressures in Global Conflict
The piece argues that America enters the war to defend long standing investments and human freedom. It notes German submarines strike US interests but asserts a Yankee food blockade strikes Germany within its own ranks, framing economic warfare as essential.
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Germany
Sole Explorer Tries Northwest Passage After Karluk Tragedy
Seattle reports Vilhjalmur Stefansson and 24 whites and 18 Eskimos aim to reach Melville island aboard the Polar Bear to probe the Northwest Passage from Pacific to Atlantic. Stefansson left Victoria in 1913 with the Karluk. 14 expedition members died in the Arctic from exposure and disease after the Karluk wreck.
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Seattle
Wash
Greenland
MacMillan
New York
Crocker Land
Robert E. Peary
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Arctic
Stefansson
Melville Island
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
Victoria
B. C
Karluk
Nome
Alaska
Mackenzie River
Rudolph M. Anderson
Coronation Gulf
Mackenzie Delta
Anderson
Winter Harbor
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Peary
Cape Kellett
Banks Island
Atlantic
Wrangel Island
New South Wales Legislator Dies After Mongolia Sinking
Bombay report states Winchcombe a NSW legislator and Mongolia passenger died in hospital from exposure and strain after the liner struck a mine off Bombay. Twenty three passengers perished in the June 23 disaster as he rowed toward shore.
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New South Wales
Bombay Hospital
Bombay
India
Winchcombe
Peninsular and Oriental Line
Mongolia
Dead Cow Brings Him Nice Profit in Republic
In Topeka a Republic man Dave Johnson turned a 1,200 pound cow bought in 1805 for 15 dollars into a profit when he sold the hide for 15.57 dollars. The animal provided use for twenty two years and yielded a 53 cent net gain.
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Topeka
Dave Johnson
Republic
Kan
Johnson
Submarine Defense Association Formed to Protect Merchant Vessels
After meetings of leading ship owners shippers and underwriters a voluntary Sub marine Defense association is formed to cooperate with the U S government in seeking devices to protect merchant ships from submarine attack. The group will promote government approved devices and advise on uses for privately owned vessels while naval plans handle naval campaigns.
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New York
United States
Submarine Defense Association
Navy Department
Ex Convict Hero Leads Carpathian Advance
In Petrograd a former Siberia convict turned sergeant led fifty volunteers in a daring attack on a German blindage in the Carpathians. He climbed a breastwork, bombed the enemy, killed two Germans in close combat, and inspired a successful assault with eighteen followers. His actions earned a commission and immediate promotion for higher command.
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Petrograd
Carpathians
Siberia
U Boats With Cutters In British Waters
A torpedoed merchantman captain reports a new German submarine design with wire cutting devices. The vessel reportedly carries stout hawser lines from bow to stern with heavy circular knives every yard to cut through nets and escape entanglement. The drawing was made after the ship was torpedoed.
Absinthe Ban Enacted by New York Health Board
New York health officials approve an amendment to the sanitary code prohibiting the manufacture or sale of absinth in the city. Dr Haven Emerson declares absinth a harmful adulterant and potent poison, noting its high alcohol content and essential oils from wormwood and other herbs.
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New York
Board of Health
Haven Emerson
Emerson
Court Fines Man For Hat Salute Incident
In New York a man named Thomas Thermopoulous was fined five dollars after refusing to remove a $1.50 hat in the men's night court. He saluted instead of complying and walked out. Magistrate Corrigan ordered him brought back for disorderly conduct.
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New York
Thomas Thermopoulous
Thermopoulous
Corrigan
Eat English Sparrows Advised by Columbus Broker
Columbus broker Claude Meeker urges eating English sparrows to fight starvation and claims the birds taste good after proper cooking despite their noisy reputation.
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Columbus
Claude Meeker
Meeker
Raymond-Sanderson and Porter win ten-ship contract
Raymond-Sanderson and Porter secure a contract to build ten ships. Citizens will construct a $10,000 roadway. Enumclaw milk and cream consolidator to be enlarged. Various warehouses planned in Yakima and Wenatchee valleys, plus Otis Orchards, Lewiston area, and additional structures in Mabton and Terrace Heights.
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Raymond—Sanderson & Porter
Yakima Valley
Brewster, Entiat
Chelan Falls
Cashmere
Wenatchee Valley
Otis Orchards
Spokane Valley
Lewiston
Idaho
Mabton
Terrace Heights
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DR. A. C. Daniels, Inc
Boston
Mass
Wheeler’s Drug Store
F.A. Reynolds
Pioneer
Life Insurance
Henry Weinman
8Th St
Dr. Hoxsey
Auto For Hire
L. J. Howerton
Bea Eal
Third Ave
Cherry ST
Swift & CO
D. Swift & CO
Seventh St
Washington, D. C
Northwest News
North
Northwest Passage
St. Lawrence River
Vancouver
U Boats
Health Board
Mutual Merc. Co
Great Northern Lumber Go
Leavenworth, Wash
Wenatchee Milling Co
Wenatchee, Wash
Harrington
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Leavenworth
Congress
Mansfield
Stemitt, Tieton
Grandview
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