Rockefeller Hides in Hotel Here As Hughes Arrives
Seattle prepares to greet Earl Hughes and wife tonight while reports say William Rockefeller hides in a local hotel to avoid a public confrontation amid a war on heads. Vancouver dispatch notes arrival on August 16.
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Wm. Rockefeller
Seattle
Hughes
Wife
William Goodsell Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
New Washington Hotel
Rockefeller
the Washington
C. A. Goodnow
A. J. Earling
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Money Trust
New York
Florida
Earling
Goodnow
Robber vault theft nets North Vancouver over ten thousand
Robbers, within three doors of police headquarters, tunneled into the North Vancouver municipal vault and stole more than $10,000. The robbery was discovered when the clerk went to the vault for the day’s cash and records. no clue to the culprits was found.
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North Vancouver
Zeppelins Threaten Civilians Over Baralong Case
German sources announce that Zeppelins will target English towns in retaliation for the Baralong incident. The Reich government releases a white book with German and British documents detailing the affair. The Baralong sank a German submarine in 1914 after capturing its crew, who were killed aboard the vessel.
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Berlin
Sayville
England
Reichstag
Women to Wave Flags at Hughes Arena Meeting
Republican club women plan to add color at the Hughes Arena meeting tonight by waving small flags as the men applaud. They urge all women to join and bring flags.
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Gov. Hughes
Preas Club
Washington Hotel
Mrs. Hughes
Republican Club
Hughes
Hughes warms in speech at Tacoma
Governor Hughes uses the personal pronoun in his Tacoma address to pledge closer administration and better government under Republican rule. He fuses unity, preparedness, and criticism of Democratic policies while emphasizing efficiency and a single campaign speech. He planned another appearance in Seattle that night.
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Seattle
Charles E. Hughes
Northwest
Hughes
Tacoma
Perpy Arnold
U. P
Roosevelt
Taft
City abandons plan for central garage
City officials abandoned a proposal for a single central garage to service all municipal vehicles after department heads advised it impractical. The decision came Tuesday as the council considered the feasibility of consolidating auto maintenance across departments.
Slavs Pierce Austro German Line At Zlota Lipa River
Russian forces crossed to the west bank of the Zlota Lipa and pushed a 12 mile advance from the Upper Strupa, threatening Gen. Bothmer's right flank. A second Russian force crossed west of the Zlota Tipa near Stanisla. Austrians retreat toward Gnista Lipa, while attacks in the Carpathians ease.
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Gnista Lipa
Carpathians
Earthquake Shakes Winnemucca Nevada This Morning
A severe quake hit Winnemucca at 5:33 a m. causing dishes to break and residents to flee their homes. No damage was reported, marking one of the state's strongest temblors in years.
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Winnemucca
Nev
Postal workers to regain border militia positions
Washington August 15. Positions of postal service men who joined the border militia will be restored upon their return, an announcement from the post office department stated today.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Rail Workers Face Burden in Wage Concession Talks
Washington dispatch reports rail managers accept eight hour day in principle but link it to a broader overtime pay study. President Wilson says talks are candid and ongoing. Managers want overtime issues handled with a wider review before settlement.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Bad Moral Conditions Lower Property Value Allegation
Mrs. Veronica Renko, owner of 1043 King St, told the county board of equalization that her property value fell due to bad moral conditions in the neighborhood. She cited July 4 activity forcing a mission to close and alleged immorality in nearby hotels and homes. She sought a reduction from 2260 to 1800 dollars and the board lowered by 150 dollars.
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Veronica Renko
King St
County Board of Equalization
Renko
Inspector Powers Rescues Lillian to Spokane Then Wedding Near
A romance told by Inspector Mike Powers recounts Lillian a 19 year old woman aided by Powers. He helps her reach Spokane by train and later near marriage to a hopeful suitor. The tale ends with a note from Lillian thanking him and confirming plans to wed.
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Mike Powers
Lillian
Inspector Powers
Judge Gordon
Seattle
Spokane
Gordon
George
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