Mr. W. A. Lewis’s 11 Months at Suquamish
In Suquamish Mr. Lewis bought two lots in May last year, paid five dollars and owed seven fifty. He cleared land, built a home, and joined others in land clearing. He carpentered for neighbors, lived in a tent, then established a school, helped develop the community, and now owns a home with four more cleared plots. He reports lower living costs, free wood, and success buying property and supporting neighbors. He built a dozen homes for others and notes many residents work in Seattle with better times, dances, and entertainments.
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Lewis
Suquamish
Seattle
S E To Tryout One Man Cars
The Seattle Electric Co. has purchased a lightweight one man crew car for a trial. It aims to increase transportation units by lowering operating costs per unit. Not expected to replace existing equipment yet, but future rolling stock may be confined to this design if successful. Passengers enter and exit through the front. the car seats 29 and runs on a pay as you center plan.
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Regal Dental
High de
Dent Tal
Guo
Seattle
Armity
LR. Clark
D. D
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Seattle Electric Co
Sauer
Dr. Sauer
Owl Drug Co
Bartell Drug Co
Swifts Pharmacy
Burton Builds Momentum in Oregon Campaign Swing
After a whirlwind tour through Oregon cities Theo dore Burton Republican nomination hopeful heads toward California to continue his presidential campaign.
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Portland
Oregon
Theodore Burton
California
City civil service rules spark protest over age limits
Edwin J. Brown criticizes Seattle Civil Service Commission for age 50 and 60 bans on laborers and other workers. He argues city charter and exams unfairly bar seasoned workers, imposes fees, and turns the employment office into a wage market. He promises further notes on police enforcement.
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Our Civil Service Commission City Employment Office
Elity
City
Ecounels
Seattle
Edwin J. Brown
Salvation Army Benefit Concert Planned in Seattle
Mrs. Alice Whitney, wife of a Salvation Army captain, organizes a May 5 benefit concert at Plymouth Congregational Church with Seattle notables including Judge Burke and the Treats. Tickets are sold by local artists and social figures led by Helen Perkins to fund the Salvation Army uplift fund for Seattle.
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Alice Whitney
Salvation Army
Whitney Ts
Seattle
Plymouth Congregational Church
Judge Burke
Treats
Pitt-Trimbles
Helen Perkins
W. H. Perkins
Salvation Army Uplift Fund
Russian move may aid conscription in France
New York April 24 reports that Russia's landing of troops in France to fight alongside Western Front troops is seen as backing conscription advocates in England. The piece argues Russia cannot spare large forces yet any Slavic contingent could influence Britain as its government faces a crisis over impressment for France.
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New York
France
Fongland
Russia
Great Britain
Interstate Commerce reopens Intermountain freight rate case
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened the Intermountain freight rate case to review the entire schedule of east to west rates from Denver area points. Beattie and other coast cities oppose the claim that rates are never justified since the Panama Canal closure and high water rates.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Intermountain
Denver
Mountain District
Beattie
Panama Canal
Father and Son McFarland Sentenced for Cattle Rustling
Tom and John McFarland father and son were sentenced by Judge Mackintosh to prison terms ranging from one to 15 years. The son received the sentence at Monroe and the father at Walla Walla for cattle rustling charged in Renton.
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Tom
John McFarland
Mackintosh
Monroe
Walla Walla
Renton
Suffragists Reach Frisco on Coast Tour
California suffrage leaders gathering in Frisco welcome 36 suffrage envoys traveling by special train after visits to Los Angeles and San Diego. A luncheon and mass meeting outline the Woman's Party plans while Washington delegation members are named for Chicago convention.
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San Francisco
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Mise Gall Laughtin
Ramona Hotel
Woman's Party
Chicago
Anes Axtell
Bellingham
Wallis Williams
North Yakima
Sarah Flanigan
Spokane
Itemore
Lots of Class on New Orpheum Bill
The Watson Sisters headline the Orpheum as "Just two girls" with natural comedy and strong singing. A troupe of lyric dancers led by Mile Susanne and Virginia Rankin performs, and the playlet "Forty Winks" is presented by Fay Wallace and Oman Hughston. Comedy by Clark and Hamilton, with Joe Kennedy's monologue and skating exhibition.
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Watson Sisters
Orpheum
Mile Susanne
Virginia Rankin
Fay Wallace
Oman Hughston
Jim Cook
Jack Loreng
Clark
Hamilton
Joe Kennedy
Santa Claus girl marries athlete in Philadelphia church
Miss Olive May Wilson known as the Santa Claus girl marries Birchall Hammer, son of a lumber dealer and former University of Pennsylvania athlete, in Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church Philadelphia. Wilson clergy work brought joy to thousands of needy children nationwide at Christmas.
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Philadelphia
Olive May Wilson
Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church
Birchall Hammer
University of Pennsylvania
Hippodrome Name Fight Delayed By Judge Gilliam
Judge Gilliam denied Eugene Levy's bid to bar Irving Anderson Sam Harris Adolph Ramish and Joseph Muller from using the name Palace Hippodrome for the old Empress theatre now reopened as a vaudeville venue. He also denied Hippodrome Amusement Co. from blocking both theatres from using Hippodrome. Trials set for May 22 for merits.
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Gilliam
Eugene Levy
Ippodrome Theatre
Irving Anderson
Sam Harris
Adolph Ramish
Joseph Muller
Palace Hippodrome
Empress Theatre
Hippodrome Amusement Co
Hippodrome
Amusement Company
Fifth Ave
University At
Prosecutor Landin to Speak on Dry Law Enforcement
Prosecutor Landin will discuss enforcement of the dry law at a meeting of the Municipal League in the Washington Annex next Tuesday. The public is invited.
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Landin
Municipal League
Washington Annex
Iron-nuxated iron touted as life booster for men
An anecdotal feature touts nuxated iron as a miracle strength and vigor booster for men approaching 50. The piece claims improved blood iron enhances endurance, promises dramatic strength gains in weeks, and notes druggists distribute the product with a money-back guarantee.
Court bars near beer in state ruling by Judge Gilliam
Judge Gilliam issues ruling barring the manufacture of near beer such as Lifestaff and other malt extracts. The Heinrich Brothers Brewing Co. loses the case as the dry law clearly forbids malt liquors whether alcoholic or not. Prosecutor Lundin says sales may continue until the supreme court rules, potentially in May, else halt soon.
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Gilliam
Heinrich Brothers Brewing Co
Lundin
Supreme Court
Dental thieves busy in Seattle
Police suspect a dental goods theft gang targeting Northwest dentists. Three Seattle robberies reported on Monday show doors pried open. Losses include $6 in gold, $10 in gold and $2 in fillings plus $10 in silver coins, with the Alveolar Dental Co. suffering $177 in gold. Portland had a similar recent haul.
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Northwest
W. H. Pittwood
Pantages Building
R. M. Fisher
Arcade Building
Alveolar Dental Co
Haight Building
Portland
Boys Will Be Boys Aged To Make Merry At City Farm
At the Staten Island New York city farm colony a three days festival opens today for 1 814 inmates who work with the officers to make the institution self supporting. An event is the 60 yard dash for men 60 years old and over with prizes for song renditions in Irish Scottish German and English styles.
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New York
N. Y
Irene
New York City
Staten Island
Joseph D. Flick
Three Die in Gas Explosion at Pacific Reduction Plant
Los Angeles April 24 three men died when a gas line exploded at the Pacific Reduction plant shortly after midnight. Operators N. G. Crandall 40 and Gus Rehbern 44 died at the receiving hospital, Millard Varney 24 died later in the day. Five others were burned or injured but expected to recover.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Reduction
N. G. Crandall
Gus Rehbern
Millard Varney
Market Company Plans New Building in Times Square
The General Market Company has leased a half block in the northeast corner of Times Square for 50 years at 1.1 million dollars. Construction will start May 1 and the Westlake market will vacate by August 1. The new market is due to be ready for occupancy around July 16.
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Times Square
General Market Co
Westlake
Will Open Girls Camp on Bainbridge Island May 1
The YWCA will open its Bainbridge Island camp on May 1 with plans to entertain about 1000 girls during the summer season.
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Bainbridge Island
City departments relocate to new county city building
The engineering legal civil service and park offices move to the new county city building on Monday. Light and water departments follow at week’s end. The mayor and councilmen move next week, with the first council meeting in the new building scheduled for the afternoon of May 8.
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Pier 3
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OLE Hanson & Son
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Elliott
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Pine Street
DR. IL. RE. Clark
Regal Dental Offices
KH. Clark
the Ave
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Philo Hay Specialties Company
Newark
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Park Helpere
Etrona
Seattie
Civil Service
Nealin
Echool
Oak Theatre
Second Ave
Senecast
Paccific Coast Photoville Association
Morton Cohn
Photoville Association
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Knox
la Belle
Planter
Pony Moore
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Frog Man
Bluebird
Violet Mersereau
Santa Claus
Charlie
Chaplin
REX
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University
Market Company
Darden
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Big Fancy
Wane
MOORE
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Bohemia
Constantino
Wild Huntsman
Hansel and Gretel
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