Masonic Temple Fund Backed as Jail Terms Trim Local News
Ten days in jail were imposed on Jack Manson and Frank Hayes for hotel room intrusion without registering. A Puget Sound fishing license rule now matches county freshwater licensing. Waitsburg lodge plans a $30,000 Masonic temple with $26,000 subscribed. Two Aberdeen youths crawled beneath moving freight cars. George Carson, 12, was decapitated by a train. Great Northern Railway cites Okanogan as a future major shipping point with a large depot planned.
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Jack Manson
Frank Hayes
Walla Walla
Aberdeen
George Carson
Great Northern Railway
Okanogan
Railroad Workers Plan Seattle Political Club in Nonpartisan Push
Railway employees in Seattle vow to form a nonpartisan club aiming to enroll about 7000 locals. Initial turnout surpasses 5000 ready to join, with others to follow as organizers rally the workforce.
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Seattle
Washington crew takes third in national rowing championship
The University of Washington boat crew finished third behind Syracuse University and Cornell in the national rowing championship. The Washington team trailed the winner by a little more than one boat length, with critics noting a late surge could have secured victory if they had been more familiar with the course.
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University of Washington
Syracuse University
Cornell
Washington
State of Washington
Parcel Post Boosts Big Mail Order Houses
The parcel post bill is seen aiding large mail order firms by expanding nationwide branch networks. Buyers save money but the practice harms local merchants and may depress wages as big orders drive down manufacturers' prices, according to the West Coast Lumberman.
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Parcel Post
United States
Washington Law foes cash trading stamps and license clash
Trading stamp firms claim a 1 cent cash value on all certificates defeats the June 12 law that taxed stores issuing stamps with a 6000 annual license. Washington exposition commission in Seattle drafts state representation for San Francisco fair with 2000000 dollars allocated. currency bill shown targets rediscounting paper and elastic notes with twelve federal reserve banks and no government stock.
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Washington
Washington State
Lister
John Shram
Frank Hale
Huber M. Rasher
W. H. Allen
W. A. Holzheimer
Seattle
J. E. Chilberg
Administration
Federal Reserve Banks
Washington Naval Militia Embarks on Alaskan Cruise
The first through fourth divisions of the Washington Naval Militia, over 250 officers and men, departed aboard the U S S Galveston for a ten day cruise of Alaskan waters. The Galveston sails with a full complement half regulars and half militimen under Commander A H Robertson U S N. Transportion subsistence and ten days pay are provided for the cruise.
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Washington Naval Militia
Galveston
Alaskan
A. H. Robertson
Business Men Launch Alaska Tour With 130 aboard
A Seattle Chamber of Commerce Alaska Bureau sponsored trip sails June 21 on the Jefferson for an 8500 mile 40 day excursion. The party of 130 includes 68 Puget Sound residents five national press representatives and 39 tourists from across the United States and abroad. The aim is to showcase Alaska resources and foster development while sharing accurate information. Dispatches show high enthusiasm as the voyage begins.
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Alaska
State of Washington
Jefferson
Puget Sound
United States
The
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
New Paper Money Redesign Promises Easy Recognition
The article discusses a forthcoming overhaul of U S paper money with notes sized about a quarter smaller and distinct portrait denominations for quick identification New safeguards aim to deter counterfeiting making the currency safer and simpler to use It also includes an Old remedy advertisement for Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment with testimonials and a price of 50 cents
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United States
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Alexander Hamilton
Franklin
John Marshall
Hobson
Pfeiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Not Coal Land Clarified by U S Land Office Notice
Department of the Interior notice from Waterville Washington dated June 20 1918 states Ezra A Wood of Leavenworth Wash has filed notice of intention to make Final Five Year Proof to establish a homestead claim for section 30 township 2 north range 18 east Willamette Meridian before US Commissioner John Koerner at Leavenworth on August 5 1918. Witnesses listed are B E Ritchie Edgar Lynold J H Sharpe and A L Mitchell all of Leavenworth.
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Department of the Interior
Coal Land
U. S. Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Ezra A. Wood
Leavenworth
Washington
Willamette Meridian
John Koerner
United States
E. Ritchie
Edgar Lynold
J. H. Sharpe
A.L. Mitchell
W.F. Haynes
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S. H. Kelleran
Waitsburg Lodge No. 16
Masonic Temple Co
Wenatchee
Oroville
J. H. Ethel
Okanogan County
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ellensburg
Raymond
Everett
Methow Valley Creamery Butter
Leavenworth Market
Grant
J. E. Grant
the Palace of Sweets
J. B. Violette
Violette
Pacific Beer
F. H. Hutchings
Churchill & Ritchie
Leavenworth, Wash
Opera
J. E. Tholin
Lamb-Davis Lumber CO
Lee Howerton
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