Prohibition Referendum Showdown Moves in Supreme Court
A California led challenge to ratify the national prohibition amendment reaches the Washington Supreme Court as officials must decide whether to allow a referendum petition. Howell, acting Secretary of State, is directed to show cause on April 18 why the measure should not be compelled to the ballot. The case aims to delay nationwide prohibition until the next general election, with similar actions planned in other states.
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California
Seven Hurt As Car Smashes Into Streetcar
An auto driven by J. S. Dole at 932 N 88th st struck a Lake Street car at N 74th and Woodland Park about Wednesday, injuring seven. Four are seriously hurt. three others lightly cut. Mrs Talmadge and baby were hurt by the windshield. all seven treated, three taken to Lake Hospital. Street was slick and blamed for the crash.
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J. S. Dole
Lake Street
N. 74Th
Woodland Park
Mra
L. J. Talmadge
63rd@t
Talmadge
James Roth
H. Heiffer
Duncan
Roth
Dobson
Lake Fe Hospital
Baby
One American Soldier Captures Gun Nest With 23 Huns
Sergeant Johannes S. Anderson of Chicago, first sergeant of Company B, 132nd Infantry, crawled alone across No Man's Land to silence a German machine gun nest. With 23 enemy soldiers taken prisoner, he returned their unit to his company, prompting cheers from comrades.
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Washington
Johannes S. Anderson
Chicago
132Nd
Meuse
Argonne Forest
Anderson
Sergeant Anderson
No Man's Land
St. Fate
Donerwet
Famous fliers to perform in Seattle air circus April 23
A Rockwell Field flying dream will perform over Seattle for the Victory Loan drive. The show features a world of aerial acrobatics and a train of 18 planes with 60 Lafayette escadrille mechanics, headed from San Diego to a monthlong West Coast tour including Seattle on April 23.
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Highspeed Motora
Seattle
Rockwell Field
Flying Dream
San Diego
el Vaso
Denver
William Thaw
Carl Boatz
13Th Pursult Squadron
Kenneth Marr
John A. Hambleton
213 Aero Squadron
W. H. Hoover
27Th Aero Squadron
H. W. Footmer
93Rd Aero Squadron
George W. Puryear
Esape
Sieuta
Henry Webb
C. F. McClain
C. W Getchell
C. M. Atkins
BK. Cavanaugh
Clement McMullen
J. K. Need
L. Andrews
H. M. Wirt
Lowell HM. Smith
F. J. Bemis
A. J. Hanson
H. A. Mal
Longshoremen Debate Strike On Seattle Waterfront
Longshoremen affiliated with the International Longshoremen's Association await orders to strike as union delegates warn a walkout could come soon if dock owners reject union demands. Dock owners cite government rules against discrimination between union and nonunion workers. A small crew at Great Northern docks quit Sunday and remain on strike, while other longshoremen continue working.
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International Longshoremen's Association
Seattle
Great Northern Docks
Smith Cove
Vladivostok Port Shut to Russians Returning
The Russian consulate in Seattle reports an immediate ban on entry to Vladivostok for Russians returning from America. The edict, issued by the Vladivostok government and validated by allies, blocks all such travel regardless of permits. Consul N. V. Bogolaviensky confirms the order.
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Vladivostok
Seattle
Siberia
America
Omak
N. V. Bogolaviensky
Bon Marche Skirting Plaids and Storm Serges Bulletin
The Bon Marche offers 54 inch skirting plaids at $1.00 a yard with five color combinations. Also available 54 inch storm serges and panamas at $1.25 a yard in navy marine brown wine and French blue on the upper main floor.
Fine Wool Broadcloths For Easter Ready Made Garments
There is still time to select the fabric and have your suit or coat made up in time for Easter day. Personal Service in the Dress Goods Section offers styling and color advice. Broadcloths include 52 inch wool varieties and all wool 54 inch satin finish with rich colors in wine Burgundy prune amethyst and est green.
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Burgundy
BON Marche
Banded Hats for Spring Arrive at Bon Marche
Spring hats arrive on the second floor Bon Marche offering Milan straw styles in colors from $3.50 to $10.00. Shapes include short-backed cushion double brim extreme wide sailor with banding of heavy grosgrain ribbon.
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Milan
BON Marche
Jersey Petticoats For Easter Gowns At Petticoat Lane
Jersey Petticoats to wear under Easter dresses with narrow panels and ribbon trims. Tice or Milanese jersey options in plain colors with or without the narrow flounce and inset bands. Prices start at $7.95. Petticoat Lane, Second Floor.
Colorful Mercerized Cotton Bathing Suits Offered
Inexpensive bathing suits for women sized 36 to 46 priced at 3.95 in V neck cap sleeve and inside strap styles. Additional women's suits at 6.50 and 6.95 feature wool or wool and cotton blends with bright stripes and popular colors.
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BON Marche
Shoes for Working Man and Dress Shoes Ad
Catalog style notice lists brown elk leather shoes at 4.65 for durable work use. Gunmetal and Russia tan dress shoes near English style. Mary Janes in patent leather with hand-turned soles and strap. Sizes 1 to 5 at 2.00, 5 to 8 at 2.25, 8 to 11 at 3.00, 11 to 12 at 3.50.
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Russia
Mary Janes
THE
BON Marche
Sunshine Missing in Action at County Jail
Grant Kelly known as Sunshine was taken from the county jail for an appendicitis operation and later reported missing by a deputy sheriff who returned him to the jail. Authorities say they do not know his current whereabouts.
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Sunshine
Grant Kelly
Reames and Blackwood to Speak at Port Blakeley Meeting
Clarence L. Reames special assistant to the attorney general and W A Blackwood state chief of the Minute Men will headline a public meeting at Port Blakeley hall Friday night.
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Reames
Clarence L. Reames
W A. Blackwood
The
Minute Men
Port Blakeley Hall
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