County Commission's Generosity Creates Hidden Roles
A county proposal details new pay for a confidential agent at 150 dollars monthly and a purchasing agent at 200 dollars. It also introduces divorce proctor Pierce Lonergan at 125 dollars monthly, to be a deputy prosecutor for reporting, though the prosecutor says deputies already handle such work.
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Luke McGuire
Luke
Commis
Sioners
Charlie Wood
Charlie
Kaiser Bill
Pierce Lonergan
Landin
Lonergan
Kaiser Makes Ready to Give Peace Terms
Berlin rumors say Germany will issue neutrals a statement of negotiable peace terms. No details are known, but officials hint concessions will be limited. Sweden hosts German diplomacy as Petrograd seeks a separate peace. Count von Hertstorff leads propaganda and diplomacy efforts.
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William G. Shepherd
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Germany
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Scandinavia
Russia
Petrograd
Bernster
Movement For Peace
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Sweden
County Pays $513 for Burns detectives probe
Prosecutor Lundin had the county reimbursed a $513 expense for Burns detectives hired to probe police graft and liquor violations. Dr Matthews advanced the funds and Lundin faced demands for an itemized account, which were not provided. Lundin admits some evidence was obtained but refuses to say how much. He anticipates more similar bills.
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Lundin
Burns
Matthews
Laundin
Landin
Colleges Form Intelligence Bureau Leader Appointed
Col. Howard A. Hanson has been named Washington estate director of the Intercollegiate Intelligence Bureau. The bureau gathers and compiles information on higher education resources in the United States to aid war plans. Co-operation of all state colleges has been secured.
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Howard A. Hanson
Washington Estate
Intercollegiate Intelligence Bureau
United States
Dry squad to receive 1700 dollars for April
Mayor Gill says it will cost 1700 dollars to run the dry squad this month. The council sent the appropriation bill to the finance committee on Monday and referred Bolton and Hanna’s request to reappoint T. M. Josenhans as superintendent of buildings to the judiciary committee for confirmation.
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Finance Committee
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Hanna
T. M. Josenhans
Judiciary Committee
Ordinance barred under eighteens from city dance halls
City council introduced an amendment to restrict under 18s from attending public dances without a responsible adult. It also makes it a misdemeanor for women to solicit men to dance or to buy food or drink. The measure was brought forward by the Ministerial association.
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Ministerial Association
Weaklings Become White Hopes Through Navy Training
Editor C G Lyon reports his enlistment in the U S Navy and participation in Norfolk training. The article follows his experiences as part of the Atlantic fleet assignment and offers a first person account of naval training life.
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Honore Zonlay
Tima
U.S. Navy
C. CG. Lyon
the Star
United States Navy
United States Naval Training Station
Norfolk
Navy Transforming Recruits Into Physically Fit Sailors
C. C. Lyon recalls recruit intake at Norfolk training station where Dr. G. W. Shepard identifies prior service, cites navy impact on physique, and describes the hardening process. Recruits receive clothing, hammocks, and an instructor as they begin life aboard their first open air shack training.
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Lyon
Rameey
Naval
Frank R. Lytle
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Best Liver and Bowel Laxative for Family Use
Advice promoting Cascarets as a gentle effective liver and bowel cleanse for home use. Claims include cleansing without griping, relief from headachesBiliousness and bad breath, and safe for children. Encourages giving Cascarets to sick or feverish kids.
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Ferry On Trial Trip For New Vessel Robert Bridges
The new ferry Robert Bridges conducted its trial trip Monday departing Bell street dock for West Seattle with port commission members and Secretary Hamilton Higday aboard.
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Robert Bridges
Bell St. Dock
West Seattle
Port Commission
Hamilton Higday
Marriage age and legality questions answered
A reader asks if a 16 year old girl and 18 year old boy could marry with the mother present. the response: under such circumstances the marriage is legal. Other letters touch on citizenship, songs, calendars, and social opinions with brief answers.
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Mildred. A
Recruitment Questions Delve Into Youth Idling and Marriage
A stenographer wonders why many young men idle in the streets during lunch hour while recruitment efforts intensify. She asks if they are physically unfit and whether a 17 year old girl should consider marrying one of them. The reply notes a 17 year old is not old enough.
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