Austria Cabinet Resigns, New Ministry Sought
Amsterdam dispatches report the Austrian cabinet resigning and Alexander Spitzmueller to attempt formation of a new ministry. The cabinet held the record for unusually short tenure among European governments, rivaled only by Greece, after Premier Sturhgck was assassinated on November 1 and Vor Koerber formed a successor cabinet.
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Vienna
Alexander Spitzmueller
Greece
Ernest Vor Koerber
Stuerghck
Frozen Senator Not Found After Three Day Search
In Nome Alaska on December 14 manager Hastings of the Serpentine Hot Springs returned from a three day search for the body of Conrad Freeding a former Seattle traveler who froze during a cross country trip after Thanksgiving. The search will resume Friday from a remote log cabin along the trail.
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Nome
Hastings
Serpentine Hot Springs
Conrad Freeding
German reply to Belgian deportation protest received
The United States State Department received Germanys answer to the protest over Belgian deportations. The text aligns with Berlin press dispatches and offers explanations for Germanys course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
State Department
Berlin
County Liquor Office Extends Hours Ahead of Christmas
Deputy Auditor Hart announces eight evening openings in the county building to accommodate Christmas permit patrons. The liquor permit department will stay open nights for the next eight days.
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Hart
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Claiming to end grippe misery with a dose every two hours until three doses are taken, the advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest relief for head colds and blocked air passages. It promises stoppage of discharge, relief of headache, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing at a cost of 25 cents in drug stores.
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Pape
Grippe
Costa
Behind German Peace Offers Ties to Internal Strife
London reports that Germany seeks peace proposals as internal dissensions rise over food shortages and terror. Prussian officials expect Britain to match 1917 mobilization in guns and shells, while France Russia Italy and Belgium stand firm amid the bluff.
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London
Germany
Berlin
Turkey
British Empire
France
Russia
Italy
Belgium
Plymouth Rock
Allies Question German Peace Move and Hidden Meanings
The article argues Allies favor naming terms first and suspect a German trick in the peace note and chancellor speech. Britain and France plan to scrutinize every word, reject the proposals, and warn of hidden poison in the Teutonic offer while citing German unrest at home. Premier Poland addresses France seeking unity against perceived German deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
France
Poland
Chamber of Deputies
Teutonle
Evening lectures for women at Washington extension
The University of Washington extension department hosts women’s evening lectures at downtown headquarters 1044 Henry building. Mary F Rausch talks Christmas dinner planning and serving etiquette, with additional topics on furnishing small apartments, dining for two, restaurant etiquette, and Washington’s Birthday entertainment. An afternoon series runs 2:30 p.m. on select dates, with a small fee.
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University of Washington Extension Department
Henry Building
Mary F Rausch
Washington
Cable to Run From Bremerton to Seattle Signal Office
After the U S cable ship Burnside returns from Alaska a submarine cable will be laid from the Bremerton navy yard directly to the Seattle government signal office. The current line is partly overland and troublesome. the new undersea route will provide continuous service to the guard.
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Bremerton
U. S
Burnside
Alaska
Navy Yard
Government Signal Office
Seattle
Progress Report From Ro mania Front Amid Heavy Roads
Report from Berlin via Sayville dated December 14 states favorable progress on the whole front despite difficult road conditions. The official statement says all of Great Wallachia south of the Bucharest to Cernavoda railway has been cleared by the enemy.
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Berlin
Sayville
von Mackenzen
Romania
Great Wallachia
Bucharest
Cernavoda
Election tightens as three recounts crown Burdick winner
University race sees Don Hardick and Charles Grinnell edged by Burdick after three recounts. Burdick, a sophomore from Centralia, wins by two votes. Stacy V. Jones of Tacoma elected editor of the Daily, facing Harold Allen as opponent.
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Wilson
Hughes
Don Hardick
Charles Grinnell
University
Burdick
Halle
Centralia
Stacy V. Jones
Tacoma
The
Daily
Harold Allen
Police raid den of gamblers at Maynard Avenue
Police, led by Chief Beckingham and Sergeant Putnam, busted a back room of gamblers hidden behind Chinese groceries at 510 Maynard Ave. Officers forced entry with axes as suspects fled. Four men Ah Chin Ah Sing Ah Kay and Chin Quin were held on open charges, others on gambling charges. A $38 bank roll and lottery tickets were seized.
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Maynard Ave
Beckingham
Sergt. Putnam
T. Olson
Olson
Ah Chin
Ah Sing
Ah Kay
Chin Quin
Grand Jury and the King County Prosecuting Attorney
A local column critiques grand jury work and the adequacy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney salary. It argues for at least 6000 dollars yearly plus 1400 for each deputy, urges proper evidence presentation to the grand jury, and hints at future columns on Dry Law Lawlessness and Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heattie
Laind
King
Man's killed didn't savvy 29 gent meter
W. H. Green and his brother Alfred arrived from Duluth Minnesota a week ago and rented the Seaview hotel at 2041 First Ave. A stove fire died down and a gas leak killed Alfred while the survivor was found unconscious at 9 PM Wednesday. Green was later recovering in hospital. Alfred left a wife and family in Duluth.
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WH. Green
Brother
Alfred
Seattle
Duluth
Minn
Baching
Seaview Hotel
First Ave
W. H. Green
City
Pillow assortment in silk or satin with fruit motif
A vivid display features round pillows in silk or satin fabrics. Each piece showcases a fresh fruit decoration, emphasizing bright color and elegant craft in the latest home decor trend.
Girl Who Turned Up Gillies Won't Share In Reward
Olympia reports Gov Slater ruled Florida authorities who arrested Jo Fe Gillies deserve the $260 reward, not Miss Quinn Trott who tipped Olympia authorities. Gillies escaped from Thurston county jail and wired Trott asking for money. Trott handed the telegram to police.
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Olympia
Slater
Florida
Jo Fe Gillies
Dustrial Insurance
Quinn Trott
Gillies
Gilles
Thurston County
Mia« Trott
Key Went
Pla
Woman jailed for bootlegging after quick arrest
Mrs. Maxine Allen was fined 160 dollars and sentenced to five days in city jail by Judge Gordon for bootlegging. Dry squad officers arrested her within an hour of her court appearance after she had faced the judge, noting they had purchased liquor with marked money.
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Maxine Allen
City
Second Ave
Gordon
Doll Furniture Made in Washington Prices Low
All doll furniture manufactured in Washington from Washington lumber. Round or square tables to 1.85 dollars. Stained cribs 65 cents, enameled beds 45 cents, doll dressers with two drawers and mirror 1.75. High chairs and more elaborate pieces at moderate prices. Tex Shop basement store location.
Fabric Hand Bags and Mandarin Bag Advertisements
An ad lists a velvet Fabric Hand Bag with steel bead trimming in purple dark blue or black priced at 5.95. A Mandarin Bag in dark blue velvet features gold embroidery birds pastel colors and rose silk lining with mirror and coin purse priced at 16.00.
Germans Predict Major Spring Offensive
Berlin reports that despite peace proposals from Germany, Field Marshal Von Hindenburg affirmed there would be no rest this winter. A military authority echoed the remark while noting Germany weighed the issue, as England reportedly does not desire peace and the Allies plan an enormous spring offensive.
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Berlin
Germany
Leather Gifts Highlight Pin Seal Purses and Bill Folds
Handbag items feature handsome strap purses with flowered silk linings and practical bill folds priced from 1.00 to 6.50. Materials include pin seal crepe seal Morocco and goat seal with a note from Dirst Pleer.
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Morocco
Kodak Waeata Hox Cameras and Autographic Brownies Prices
Classified listing shows folding Autographic Brownies priced from $6.00 to $7.50 and Autographic Kodak models including Junior from $9.00 to $10.50, plus Folding Cartridge Premos from $4.50 to $8.00 and Autographic Kodaks.
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Waeata Hox
Autographic Kodaks
Sis
Berkeley Residents Plan Canadian Potato Import to Combat Costs
Berkeley citizens map a plan to import a large shipment of potatoes from Canada to ease the high cost of living. Districts will be canvassed today for orders and to organize distribution among residents.
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Berkeley
Cal
Boxes for sale in varied designs with framed box types
All in Holly or Poinsettia designs priced 3c to 35c each. Includes spoon boxes jewelry boxes shirt waist boxes tie boxes glove boxes handkerchief boxes shoe boxes magazine boxes book boxes toilet set boxes sweater boxes silverware boxes puff and hair receiver boxes fancy work boxes fountain pen boxes enclosure boxes second floor.
Lloyd George Improves but Stays Home in London
Premier Lloyd George shows improvement but remains indoors in London. His doctor says he is progressing well but will not venture outside for several days as he attends to business and recovers.
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London
Lloyd-George
Wellas
Prelegislative Institute to Be Held by Central Council
A prelegislative institute will be held later this month under the Central Council of Social Agencies. The gathering convened Wednesday night at the Federated Women's clubs clubhouse on Harvard Ave, with Rabbi Samuel Koch presiding. Speakers included Mrs. Thomas Crahan, E. S. Osborne, and Professor T. A. Mason.
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Central Council of Social Agencies
Federated Women's Clubs
Harvard Ave
Rabbi Samuel Koch
Mra Thomas Crahan
E. 8.Osborne
T. A. Mason
Umbrella Descriptions and Prices in Store Display
An ivory tipped swagger umbrella with wooden handle and blunt end is priced at $6.50. A green silk umbrella with ivory tips band and end features a striped border with red coin spots, available in blue or purple at $7.50. First Floor.
Women’s Stockings In Silk Plain And Clocked Styles
Full assortment of Onyx Silk Stockings in black and colors all sizes at $1.00 per pair. McCallum Onyx Kay silk Stockings in plain and clocked styles black white and many colors priced at $1.50 per pair.
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McCallum
Onyx
Kayser
Italian Silk Ensemble and Bloomers On Sale
Classified ad notes envelope chemise of Italian silk with lace yoke priced at 3.50 and Italian silk bloomers in pink or white at 1.65 the pair, from First Fleer.
Gift Shop Display Offers Gift Items and Dutch Motifs
The Gift Shop features a range of useful and ornamental gifts. An English wooden figure about three feet tall holds a smoking tray and wears a maroon coat and buckled slippers, priced at seven dollars. Also offered is a bronze verde table ash tray with mateh box holder and two cigar holders for seventy five cents. The shop lists trays pictures quaint Dutch pottery vases painted wood novelties Dresden bric a brac lamps candle sticks and more.
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Wutler
Women's Gloves and Kid Gloves Buy at Kirst Ploor
A full assortment of women’s gloves including motoring gloves lined or unlined in black or tan priced at 2.50 and French Kid gloves in plain and embroidered backs at 1.75. Washable Kid gloves offered at 1.75 per pair.
Ribbon Novelties Showcase Gifts and Ideas
Experts have spent months crafting beautiful ribbon novelties and are ready to suggest projects and demonstrate options. Visit to see sample creations and get ideas for making your own ribbon gifts.
Bath Robe Selection Offers Wide Color Range
Reading from an old ad describes bath robes available in over thirty colors and patterns with 2x%-inch blanket robes including girdles and a card priced at 2.90 or 3.95 dollars. The wording mentions MacDougalls to Scuthwick as part of the advertisement.
Practical Gifts and Fabrics Prices Listed
The list covers Turkish towels 40¢ to $1.50 each, Huck towels unstitched at $1.00 $1.25 and $1.50, Madeira tea napkins $7.50 to $15 per dozen, Indian robes $5.00 to $12.50, and wool blankets $7.50 to $12.50 from MacDougall Southwick third venue.
Women Street Coats Offer At Christmas Sale
A Christmas shopping notice highlights wool velours broadcloths and novelty coats for women. Some coats feature fur trimmings and collars, offered at a special price of 19.50. Readable text cites Rae Bevsen seamwick second.
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RaeBevsen-seamwick
Gift Book and Narcissus Bulbs Featured for Christmas
An ad notes the Rubaiyat leather bound with vellum finish available in green or brown, two sizes at 25 and 60 cents. Narcissus bulbs offered in gift boxes 3 for 25 cents or 6 for 50 cents. Stationery Shop promotes Denni son’s outfits to make twelve large poinsettias with full instructions for 85 cents.
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T Stationery Shop
Dennison
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Dirst Pleer
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