Ballaine Charges Post-Intelligencer Suppressed Alaska News
John E. Ballaine accuses the Seattle Post-Intelligencer of suppressing coverage favorable to Alaska development and to his congressional campaign. He argues only government railroads can counter the Alaska Syndicate and promote 3,000 miles of Alaska rail, benefiting Seattle, Puget Sound, and Washington. He calls voters to back his bid for congress and Alaska opening.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Alaska
Tts
Alaska Syndicate
Alaska Railroad
Matanuska
Seattle
Pacific Coast
John E. Ballaine
First Congressional District
Congress
Washington
Associated Press
United Press
United States
Post-Intelligencer
Senate Committee
Perkins
THE
House
Senate
Chamberlain
Welsh
Jones
Poindexter
Bristow
Cummins
Borah
Houston
la Follette
Falconer
Lenroot
Brumbaugh
Wickersham
Congressional Record
Dill
Copper River & Northwestern
Puget Sound
Kitaap County
Auto injures pair in Pacific Meat truck crash
A Pacific Meat delivery truck brake failure caused the vehicle to run down E First Avenue between 11th and 12th, injuring street employee I Larson and boy Willie Keogh who were playing nearby, the truck plunging over an embankment. Larson suffered leg bruises and Keogh a head bruise. William Bender, the driver, was delivering meat at the time.
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Pacific Meat
E. First
11Th
12Th Ave
William Bender
28Th Ave
Willie Keogh
Lth
Larson
Mackenzen to Hit Rumanians
Berlin dispatches report Field Marshal Von Mackenzen will command the German Bulgarian forces in Romania. Germany plans an aggressive campaign to strike Rumanians early, paralyze them and aim to remove Romania as a war factor within months. The Romanian minister to Berlin departs on a special train after seeking a farewell meeting with the chancellor, which was declined.
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The
Hague
Iield
Marshal von Mackenzen
Serbia
Rumania
Berlin
Germany
Balkans
von Bethmann-Holilweg
Germany Expects Greece to Enter War
A Copenhagen dispatch reports Germany awaits Greece to join the war. Greeks have begun leaving Germany and Berlin diplomats foresee inevitable hostilities. Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg will meet the Greek minister tomorrow.
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London
Germany
Greece
Copenhagen
Exchange
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Germans Killed in Sofia Assassination Report
A Rome wireless dispatch says German and Turkish officers in Sofia have been assassinated. Verification is not possible yet, but fragmentary reports suggest deadly attacks in Bulgaria's capital.
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London
Rome
Sofia
French Press Attacks Verdun Front Gain Ground Near Thiaumont
Paris reports strong French assaults on the Verdun front last night yielding notable progress and the capture of prisoners. Gains were reported southeast of the Thiaumont work as the offensive continued.
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Paris
Verdun Front
Thiaumont
Sixth Infantile Paralysis Case Reported at Bellevue
State health officials recorded a sixth case of infantile paralysis at Bellevue near Lake Washington. Hazel Peterson, 16, daughter of A. A. Peterson, was ill for over a week before doctors diagnosed infantile paralysia. Dr. G A Davis of Redmond treats her as Washington reports ten total cases in 1915.
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Atate
Bellevue
Lake Washington
Hazel Peterson
A. A. Peterson
G. A. Davis
Redmond
Tuttle
Washington
Names appointed to international joint commission
Dr John R Mott of New York Secretary of the Interior Franklin K Lane and ex Judge George Gray of Wilmington Del have been appointed by Secretary Lansing to the International Joint Commission to settle differences between Mexico and the United States.
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John R. Mott
New York
Interior
Franklin K. Lane
George Gray
Wilmington
Del
Lansing
International Joint Commission
Mexico
United States
Southwest Washington fair opens bigger than ever
Chehalis August 29 1916 the Southwest Washington fair opened with exhibits far surpassing prior displays. Lewin county rural school exhibits show results of manual training and domestic science as fruits grains livestock poultry and other products draw large crowds from Centralia and nearby towns. Thursday is Seattle day at the fair.
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Chehalis
Southwest Washington
Lewin County
Centralia
Seattle
Gasline launch caretaker burned by gas explosion
Carl Coastal, 72, caretaker of the gasoline launch Muggins, was burned on hands and face when he entered the cabin with a lighted lantern on the slate below Elliott avenue near Bay Street. He lives at 3120 Elliott Avenue. Physicians say the burns are not fatal.
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Carl Coastal
Muggins
Elliott Ave
Bayst
Businessmen Military Training Camp Opens at American Lake
One hundred twelve participants from doctors lawyers and tradesmen gathered on Tuesday at American Lake for the second annual business men's military training camp. The 27 day program began with the 5:20 bugle call and is under the command of Lieut. Col. A G Alexander.
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American Lake
A. G. Alexander
Bazaar to benefit St Josephs Church Riverton Opens
A bazaar in aid of St Josephs Catholic church Riverton will be opened Wednesday night at Robbins hall Riverton. Refreshments will be served and home construction articles will be sold. The Briscoe Memorial home band will provide music. Bazaar closes Saturday night September 2.
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St. Josephs Catholic Church
Riverton
Robbins’ Hall
Briscoe Memorial Home
Rail Employes’ Heads Reject Roads Proposal Amid Strike Threat
Washington August 29 The four brotherhood chiefs and 24 ex ecutive committee members agreed to reject the railroad presidents’ proposal to President Wilson and will present their decision today They say no authority to rescind the Sept 4 strike call and argue eight hour laws burden the roads more than workers and oppose a Canada like disputes act.
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Washington
Brotherhood
Wilson
Lee
The
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Brotherhoods
How to Lose Your Tan Freckles or Wrinkles
Advertisement-style piece endorses mercorized wax to remove tan redness and freckles by nightly application, claiming the skin peels off slowly for a new clear skin. Also suggests using a raxolite and witch hazel solution to remove wrinkles and tone the face.
Vancouver man confirmed as receiver of public moneys
Washington V. J. O Keene of Vancouver Washington was confirmed by the senate today to be receiver of public moneys at that place.
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Washington
V. J. O’keene
Vancouver
Wash
Senate
Confessions of a Wife Reveals Paula and Emma
Paula Newton contrasts herself with Emma as both women confront exploitation and self reliance. Paula reflects on her advantages, vows to support struggling peers, and notes Horace Chambers distributing coats during a tense moment.
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Margie
Paula
Emma
Gethsemane
Paula Newton
Gilad
Horace Chambers
No label line
The passage describes Horace Chambers pleading with a woman to accept help, while she asserts independence and reveals she has started work. She insists on self-reliance, disguises herself as Mary Smith to avoid scandal, and asks to be ignored in the future.
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Mr. Chambers
Horace Chambers
Paula Newton
Mary Smith
Gorilla known pickpocket leader misses court in bail case
R N Robertson nicknamed The Gorilla failed to appear in police court Monday afternoon. He led a professional pickpocket gang tied to a theft at the union milk wagon drivers picnic and was arrested last week, later released on $200 bail. Judge Gordon issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
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R. N. Robertson
The
Union
Gordon
Lincoln precedent for government operation of roads
President Wilson faces a potential rail shutdown and asks if the government may seize and operate privately owned railways as it did in 1861 on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore line. Congress later authorized taking telegraph and rail lines to place them under military control during crisis.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
America
Philadelphia, Wilmington
Public Safety
Berlin Brace for Romanian Threat as War Frontline Moves
Berlin reports a potential clash along the Transylvanian frontier as Romania concentrates large forces. German forces have massed troops to deter a sudden invasion amid skirmishes noted by the war office. German critics foresee Romania’s limited impact beyond necessitating regrouping of central powers.
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Carl W. Ackerman
U. P
Berlin
Rumania
Tageblatt
Teutonic
War Office
South Park Plans Labor Day Games
Labor day celebrations for South Park residents at the South Park playfield BKighthave 8 and Thistle It include bicycle races horseshoe pitching baseball athletics games and a grand ball and reception. The police band will play from T to 9 p.m. The reception and ball follow.
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South Park
Painted leg craze seizes Chicago coast crowd
Chicago reports a painted leg craze with designs like forget me nots hearts and awning stripes. One incident had a beach officer nearly panic before discovering a snake design painted on a swimmer’s leg.
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Chicago
Unscrupulous Health Claim Ad Promises Quick Cures
An advertisement by Dr Macy on the second floor of the Epier Building at 811% 2nd Ave touts “NOT A DOLLAR NEED BE PAID TILL CURED” with claims of quick cures for asthma rheumatism bronchitis tonsillitis dropsy constipation dyspepsia skin diseases ulcers tumors nervousness paralysis and pelvic disease. It urges investigation and consultation and questions surgical operations.
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Wes
Why Is Title Insurance Necessary
A respected authorit y notes that rigorous title examination with complete guaranty under Title Insurance is now standard in financial institutions and realty brokerage. It argues that what protects the rich also benefits the less resourced buyers in real estate or mortgage investments.
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Washington, D. C
G. W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Alaska Engineering Commission
Navy
Wasserman
Donaway
Liberty Building Union
DR. Pierce
Raymond Remedy CO
Mackenzen
Bulgaria
Steve
Sarterheld
Weyman-Bruton Company
Unica Square
New York City
RAIL
Carl D. Groat
Dept
Baltimore
University
Qumesito Vraser-Patersen
Elliott
Beattie
Knowlton
Northern Bank
Jeff
Lincoln
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