Puget Sound Traction seeks another rate rise
Public service commission hearings loom as Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co. again asks to raise interurban rates amid past failures to sustain higher charges. The firm claims value and service coverage across Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham and Everett, with 1914 gross earnings of 8.67 million and net earnings of 1.59 million after costs.
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Duwamish Valley
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Stone & Webster Securities
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power
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Bellingham
Everett
What Shall It Be Wet or Dry Debate Roars In The Star
A public letters page invites readers to weigh in on prohibition with about 150 word opinions. The synopsis outlines a proposed law banning liquor manufacture and sale, with exemptions for private homes, bonding rules, and penalties. It notes definitions of intoxicating liquor and practitioner restrictions, plus transition provisions and effective date January 1 1916.
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Draggista
Drugeiste
Phrvicians
Thoae
Fatally Shot Robbery Fight On Tacoma Interurban
William Sears 20 is jailed after a failed Riverton interurban hold up. Charles Swartz 33 dies of wounds. Clarence Trew 28 near death after a clash with passengers and trainmen. Sears claims the gun fired accidentally during a struggle. both bandits were mauled by crew and riders.
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Riverton
Charles F. Swartz
Snohomish
Clarence Trew
Providence Hospital
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Beacon Av
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Swartz
Providence
President Wilson Moves Toward Tampico Naval Show of Force
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan pressed to avoid direct intervention in Mexico, ordering a fleet voyage to Tampico with battleships Vermont Arkansas New Jersey New Hampshire Delaware and destroyers to deter Huerta. Eight days travel from Hampton Roads and Philadelphia, with ships already coalled and ready to sail. officials say Huerta will salute the flag when bluff is called.
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Pacific
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Des Moines
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Duke to pay $3500 for death of Simmons
Mrs. Mabel Simmons acting as guardian for Alvin Simmons received court approval to settle the child's claim against Larry Duke for 3500 after Duke and his lawyers agreed to an $8000 total settlement. The fatal accident occurred when Duke's car struck Simmons on a roadside near the city.
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Alvin Simmons
A. BE. Simmons
Mackintosh
Larry Duke
Duke
Simmons
Judge Grants Thaw Habeas Petition In Extradition Case
In Concord New Hampshire April 14 Federal Judge Edgar Aldrich upheld Harry Thaws petition for habeas corpus seeking release arguing state extradition rights do not apply in insanity cases. No immediate freedom granted as New York appeals to the Supreme Court proceed. The bail question was left undecided and to the Supreme Court.
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Jerome vows Supreme Court bid over Thaw bail ruling
William Travers Jerome says Judge Aldrich's decision changes nothing and he will appeal to the supreme court to oppose bail in the Harry Thaw case, pledging to continue the fight.
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