John Lambert Sunk by German Submarine Off Isle of Wight
American crew members aboard the French liner Espana report the steamship John Lambert shelled and sunk by a German submarine on November 22 near the Isle of Wight. The vessel was built for Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Transport Co. and was to be delivered at Havre. Crew actions included a bridge shot and a 12 hour, 40 mile row to the French coast.
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New York
John Lambert
Inez Espagne
Isle of Wight
Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Transportation Co
Lambert
Havre
Deli Magnate Declares No Real Poor In Seattle
Harry Stahl of Fourth Ave, a deli magnate, says he could not find anyone truly in need to give ten turkeys to for Thanksgiving. He recalls offering them away but none were deemed sufficiently poor. he instead returned them to his restaurant and sold them.
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Harry Stahl
Fourth Ave
Seattle
Nonpartisans Seek Financial Aid Petitions
Nonpartisans urge supporters to submit petitions to the Washington nonpartisan committee by December 20 at the Arcade building and to the secretary of state in Olympia by December 29. Seattle circulators must file by December 20 to allow local verification. outlying areas need countersignature from the proper registration official before mailing.
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Washington Nonpartisan Committee
Arcade Building
Secretary of State
Olympia
Seattle
Nonpartisan Initiative Bill 28 Campaign Seeks Donations
As the signature drive for Initiative Bill No. 28 winds down, an appeal from the Washington nonpartisan committee at 3107 Arcade Building asks for contributions. The estimated cost is about 200 dollars for printing mailing and rent, though all work is voluntary.
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Washington Nonpartisan Committee
Arcade Building
Meridian Line Cars Lacking Heat Draws Fire
Complaints mount over Puget Sound Traction Line Meridian lacking heat and enclosed cars while other routes meet commission orders to heat and enclose. State public service commission ordered heating on Allis Fauntleroy and Ballard Beach lines. Meridian ignored spirit of order. If unaddressed, PSC may compel action to protect patrons.
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State Public Service Commission
Allis
Fauntleroy
Ballard Beach
State Commission
Meridian Line
Public Service Commission
Women to Aid U S Bureau Get Jobs for Unemployed
About 300 women from over 100 groups met at Good Eats cafe to plan cooperation with federal officials as Immigration Commissioner Henry M. White outlined the new women’s employment bureau. A King County cooperative committee will coordinate with the federal labor bureau to gather information, promote Americanization, balance labor supply and demand, standardize conditions, and improve working life.
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Organizationa
Good Eats
Immigration
Henry M. White
Women's Employment Bureau
Ithus
King County
Federal Labor Bureau
Jitney bond firm finances cleared after acquisition
Olympia December 6 The Casualty Company of America, new owner of Pacific Coast Casualty, says it has unimpaired capital to meet risks. State Commissioner Mishback announced 80 days to readjust the affairs to conform with state rules. Readjustment is technical after department transfers to focus on jitney business.
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Olympia
Casualty Company of America
Pacific Coast Casualty Company
Northwest
Mishback
Fishback
Bualefa
Thia
Ofta
Wireless messages under ground water proposed for islands
Santa Barbara December 6 Dr WY Barringer Cox announced a wireless telephone discovery and plans to install a wireless link between Santa Cruz Island and the mainland. The system would send signals through water rather than air. An earlier experiment transmitted by ground conduction the sound of an alarm clock across 40 miles.
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Banta Barbara
WY. Barringer Cox
Ti Ett
Santa Cruz Island
Cox
Dentists Offer Modern Care for Perfect Teeth and Health
A dental office urges immediate visit to prevent decay and improve health. It highlights graduate dentists, up-to-date equipment, best materials, low prices, written guarantees, NovoCaine anesthesia, and a free examination with cost estimate.
Villa Plans Split of 5000 Bandits Near San Andreas
A code message from El Paso says Pancho Villa, with about 5000 men, is setting up near San Andreas west of Chihuahua City and is expected to divide loot, rearm, and scatter his band into units for future moves. U S authorities see this as preparation for the next operation.
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EL Paso
Villa
San Andreas
Chihuahua City
United States
Banda
Miss Edith Colby Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Spokane journalist Edith Colby was convicted of murder in the second degree for the September killing of A. C. Thomas a prominent Republican politician in Thompson Falls. She faces a 10 to 12 year prison sentence after a trial described as highly sensational with a late-night jury deliberation. The defense announced an appeal.
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Thompson Falls
Dee
Edith Colby
Spokane
A. C. Thomas
Colby
Thomas
Harmony Kings Open at Grand Theatre Wednesday
The Harmony Kings begin a new act at the Grand theatre with singing and comedy. The Grace Sisters dance with a costly wardrobe while Dunn and Adams perform as comedians. O’Neil and Smith present a novelty sketch. The Three Newsies reappear with the show. Valeska Surratt stars on screen in The Soul of Broadway.
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Harmony Kings
Grand Theatre
Grace Sisters
Dunn
Adams
O'Neil
Smith
Three Newsies
Wm. Fox
Valeska Surratt
Broadway
Alaska Frontier Quest by Binkley and Sons
William S. Binkley a veteran guide from the Rocky Mountains and his two sons plan a hunt in Alaska. They store the gasoline launch Acushia at Seattle with provisions and will depart for Wran.
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William S. Binkley
Hunteman
Rocky Mountains
Alaska
Seattle
Wran
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the Star
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State Dental Board
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Regal Dental
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