Read Powers Sues Over Health Department Quarantine Authority
A suit seeks 5700 damages against Health Commissioner H M Read and Medical Inspector C Brown to decide if the health department may quarantine pupils who refuse vaccination. Plaintiffs Mr and Mrs Holdaworth allege no smallpox in Lowell and a nurse contact only.
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Health Commis
H. M. Read
Medical
Tra C. Brown
Holdaworth
Lowell
Ira C. Brown
Westland
Broadway
Queen Anne
LaFaytte
Alki
Robber Slain By Store Man
April 8. In Sleeches to Or. a store robbery ended with the robber shot dead during a struggle with Henry Simmons of a soft drink shop. Fred Dutch Wagoner died at a hospital an hour later. Simmons, injured, said he fired in self defense after the holdup man produced a weapon. Simmons was not jailed.
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Henry Simmons
O Ener
Fred
Wagoner
Simmons
SIMS PRAISES NAVAL HEROES IN NEW YORK ARRIVAL
Admiral Sims praised naval heroes upon arrival in New York, crediting convoy bridges across the Atlantic for defeating German sub warfare and lauding merchant marines. He received a pre reception from naval officials, with Mayor Hylan welcoming him and a harbor salute marking the homeward journey to Newport, Rhode Island.
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New York
Atlantic
Germany
Lower Bay
Hylan
Europe
Admiral Sims
Washington
Navy
Newport
R. I
Shipping Heads Forming Union on Pacific Coast
Plans to organize all types of American shipping on the Pacific coast and slope waters will be outlined at a meeting of shipping interests from every Pacific coast port in San Francisco. A. F. Haines of Seattle chairs the organizing committee for the Pacific Coast Shipowners association formed at the request of the Shipping Board.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
United States Shipping Board
Coastwise
Trans Pacific
Pacific Coast Shipowners’ Association
Shipping Board
A. F. Haines
Seattle
Pacific Steamship Company
Runaway Concrete Mixer Crashes Into Auto
A runaway mixer rammed an automobile at First Ave and Stacy St, seriously injuring Terada, driver for Mr Sea born and Skinner Eddy general manager, as the mixer broke loose from a tow by Longfellow Transfer Co. D Fitzgerald. Terada stood near the auto and was struck and crushed. he was admitted to the city hospital with a fractured rib and bruises.
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First Ave
Stacy St
Terada
Mr. Seaborn
Skinner & Eddy
D. Fitzgerald
Longfellow Transfer Company
Fine new bill at Pantages features top acts
The Pantages show offers three Weeton sisters opening with song and instrumentals, Irene Trevette in ragtime French and Spanish numbers, a strong rollerskating act “Oh, Sarah” with McLaken and Miss Carson, Murray and Voelk for comedy and song, Mise 1919 dancing finale, Benny and Western with Eva Warden, plus six chorus girls in new costumes.
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Weeton Sisters
Irene Trevette
Sweetie
Misa Trevette
Sarah
McLaken
Miss Carson
Murray
Voelk
Benny
Western
Eva Warden
Opon
Pantages
Marginal Way Debate Heats Up City Council Meeting
A heated council discussion on Marginal Way condemnation awards split votes on approving $90,976 for the waterfront highway and delayed action. The fifth floor reorganizational plan hinged on moving railway offices with a $10,000 shift from the street railway fund, and a space increase was noted. The matter was tabled for a week.
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Bolton and
Haas
Thomson
Moore
County
James A. Johnson
Council
L. C. Smith
First Yankees in War Return Home From Mauretania
New York April 8 report details 2 700 American sailors serving with 50 English regiments arriving on the Mauretania and Metapan. Many wear military crosses and awards as they march ashore after leaving 32 states to join the British before U S entry. Lieuts McKenzie and Gordon from Portland were aboard Mauretania. McKenzie was captured by the Germans. Also aboard are a West Indies negro unit and 71 nurses from hospital ships.
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New York
Arizona
Alaska
Port
Mauretania
Canada
United States
Portland, Ore
BE. McKenzie
Alex Gordon
McKenzie
Villingen
West Indies
Metapan
Rathbun Pardon Probe Still Under Way
Des Moines Iowa April house judiciary committee continues investigating the Ernest Rathbun pardon in Ida county. Counsel H W Byers says testimony today will wind up the probe.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House Judiciary Committee
Ernest Rathbun
Ida County
H. W. Byers
Robbery at Baden Hotel Ends in Reward Offer
J G Maurer of the Baden hotel on First Ave and Pine Ave reported a theft in the hotel washroom late Monday. A $50 Liberty bond was taken from the rest of Maurer’s belongings. He has offered a reward as large as the bond for the thief's capture.
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J. G. Maurer
Baden Hotel
First Ave
Pine At
Maurer
Raspberry Bush Grows from Tree Trunk in Hydeville
An 80 year old shade tree in Hydeville Vermont yielded a curious graft when a raspberry bush took root in a tree crotch. For two years it bore abundant fruit, surprising residents.
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Hydeville
Dresses in 35 Styles for Street and Afternoon Wear
150 dresses presented in 35 styles of serge silk and jersey suitable for street and afternoon wear. Featuring versatile silhouettes and fabrics for daily fashion, the collection emphasizes comfortable yet refined options for varying occasions.
150 Dresses in 40 Styles Special $25.00
Women and misses dresses in 40 distinct styles including serges silks and jerseys all late designs. Special price of 25.00 prompts shoppers to view these surprising beauties.
Indoors or Out the Attractive New Sweaters Have a Place
Tuxedo and Coat Model Sweaters priced at $10 feature long roll Tuxedo effects with full belt and large sailor collar. In American beauty shades turquoise salmon pink buff, many styles in the Sweater Section on the second floor. Made of all wool in Shetland weave with V neck, purling at the waist, some fiber-silk blends for a rich finish and exceptional value. Bright sashes, pockets, and varied stripes enhance both indoor and outdoor wear.
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Shetland
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