Keep Clear of Liberty Bond Scalp Sharks Warned
Seattle Liberty Loan officials report scalpers fleecing veterans released from shipyards by buying Fourth Liberty Loan bonds at enforced discounts. State Chairman J A Swalwell says bondholders should not discount below market value and that reputable banks or dealers can act as agents. Committees will investigate, with possible action by the Department of Justice.
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Liberty Loan
Seattle Liberty Loan
Ttme
State Liberty Loan
J. A. Swalwell
King County Loan
C. S. Wills
Thureaday
Department of Justice
Austrian Losses in Air Enormous
Official reports from the British air forces in Italy show Austrian air losses in the last six months of the war were more than 10 to 1 higher than the allies.
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London
Italy
Phone Company Graft Alleged Over Installation Fee
Mrs. Taylor of 453 Terry Ave apartment 14 alleges no physical installation occurred yet the Telephone Company charged $10 for installation. She reports sending a letter to The Star and plans to bring the matter to the city council Utilities Superintendent Morphine and Postmaster General Burleson for action.
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Taylor
Terry Ave
the Star
Commercial Cable Co Sues Burleson
New York December 5 The Commercial Cable company filed suit against Postmaster General Durleson to stop him from taking control of the company's marine cable system. The complaint alleges war authorities or empowered government officials may not supervise private concerns.
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New York
The
Commercial Cable Company
Durleson
Marine Cable System
James Johnson Found Guilty of Keeping Liquor for Sale
James Johnson, a former Seattle policeman, was found guilty of possessing intoxicating liquor with intent to sell. The verdict concludes a case alleging unlawful distribution by a former officer in Washington.
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James Johnson
Seattle
Air mail airdromes eyed for Seattle plans
New York dispatch outlines future postal airdromes as essential town equipment with Seattle eyed for a field near the post office. The Steinmetz plan calls for a thousand yard sides with hangars workshops and central superintendent building. A giant wind vane arrow and ground arrows guide pilots and indicate landing directions.
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Woodhouse
Steinmetz
ciUea
Jomergency
Railways to be Adequate for Nation Commission Says
Washington December 5 Congress heard the Interstate Commerce Commission outline key questions for shaping the future of rail lines The commission argues for a unified continental system emergency mergers within limits to meet domestic and foreign commerce and coordination of rail and water transport Plans include continuing federal control and public ownership with private operation under regulation
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ihs
Commission
comMisasion
Lowes
Wilson backs regional director plan for railways
President Wilson favors a regional director approach to railroad control as a solution. Senator Smith notes congress will have 21 months after peace to act, with federal and regional oversight proposed including a federal body in Washington and regional directors to regulate private railroads locally.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Smith
South Carolina
Interstate Commerce Committee
Newlands Joint Committee
Newlands Committee
Railroada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson to carry mothers' greetings to allies
Telegram from Mrs. Elizabeth Carr president of the Indiana branch of the American War Mothers asks President Wilson to carry greetings to war mothers of the allies. The message was sent from Indianapolis on December 6 and describes support for the European mission.
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Indianapolis
American War Mothers of
Indiana
War Mothers of the Allies
Wilson
Europe
Elizabeth &. Carr
Organization
Cascarets Promised to Ease Child Ills at Home
Advertisement prose claims Cascarets keep children healthier at home by removing toxins from the liver and bowels. It touts quick relief for white tongue feverish breath sour stomach and colds, presenting Cascarets as harmless and cost reducing for mothers.
Battle for Navy Control of U S Wireless Stations
Washington December hearings loom on a bill to seize all wireless stations. The Navy and American Marconi clash with British Marconi behind it, as Sayville station transfer and a chain of high power Atlantic stations factor into plans linking England, the U S, and the Far East. Navy insists full control prevents interference and safeguards the merchant fleet.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
House
Merchant Marine Committees
Navy Department
American Marconi Co
Marconi Co
British
Hiikisah
American Marconi Company
Navy Ite
Atlantic
England
United States
Far East
Navy
Sayville
Todd
Naval Communication
Marconi
Youngest U S Quartermaster Sails for India
Charlies J. Stoken of Alameda California becomes the youngest quartermaster in the American Mercantile Marine service at age 16. He sailed from San Francisco on the steamer Colusa bound for India under charter to the Pacific Mail Steamship company.
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Charlies J. Stoken
Alameda
Cal
American Mercantile Marine Service
Charles
San Francisco
Colusa
India
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Chicago Law Men Charge Car Graft
Chicago officials allege the Surface Lines paid excessive salaries and spent large sums for campaigns to win favorable legislation and city council support. They claim dividends arose from grossly inflated valuations, in response to a petition to raise fares to seven cents.
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Chicago
City Law Department
One Headlight Violations Fuel Olympia Campaign
W H Myer deputy in the motor vehicle license department has begun a campaign against motorists on public highways who drive with only one headlight and no tail lights.
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Olympia
W. H. Myer
Motor
Milwaukee
Joseph F. Carney
Victor L. Berger
Carney
Berger
John FE. Sampson
Lynn
12Th Ave
Scott
Henderson
Ethel M. Carter
Waite St
Wandelll
Washington Portland Cement Company
Superior Portland Cement Company
Mise Jensie Rothgeb
Bon Marche
Anne Martin Announces Run for U.S. Senate in Nevada
Miss Anne Martin declares she will run for the U.S. senate in Nevada and cites a strong foundation for victory. She notes she carried nearly 5,000 of 25,000 votes and defeated her Republican opponent amid four challengers as the first woman senatorial candidate.
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Reno
Nev
Anne Martin
U.S. Senate
Nevada Women's Civil League
Altho
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