Committee Looks Over Other Cities in Charter Debate
A conference committee votes on three city government models Dayton city manager Cleveland federal and Portland commission plan. W H Warren Portland mayor’s secretary argues the commission form reduces red tape and concentrates accountability for quicker fixes.
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Beattie
United States
Conference Committee
Dayton
Cleveland
Portland
W. H. Warren
Albee
Commercial Club
Cheasty's Haberdashery Marks 26th Anniversary in Seattle
The article recalls Cheasty's Haberdashery history from its 1889 fire and relocations through the years. Founder Mr. Cheasty expanded ownership to employees, boosting public accountability. He served on the Seattle Park Board and hosted later arrivals who remember the store’s early days.
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Cheasty
Haberdashery
Seattle
Cheasty's
Dimock & Chenatys
Masonic Hall
St. John's Lodge
Third Avenue
Columbia St
Colman
First Avenue
Haberdaslery
Second Ave
James St
Cheasty Haa
What Would Women Who Must Have 10000 a Year Do
A 1913 article notes Mrs. Amanche A. W. Heye won $15 000 yearly for herself and $25 000 for two children after a New York divorce. She argued a well dressed woman needs $10 000 annually, detailing costs for gowns hats shoes automobiles and staff. The piece contrasts luxury with women who must earn their living and questions what they would do to dress on earned money.
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Amanche
A. W. Heye
New York
George G. Heye
Mia. Heye
Misa Lottle Williams
Miss Williams
Thesehildren
Mildred Agnes
Dale to retire as King County Progressive chair
Allen Dale faces likely retirement as chairman of the King County Progressive Committee. He has lingered after threats to resign, with calls to step down growing as critics accuse him of lacking leadership and opposing the Logged Off Land District plank. Possible successors include J. Y. C. Kellogg and H. C. Pigott.
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Allen Dale
King County Progressive Committee
Dale
Progressive Central Committee
Progressive Party
J. Y. C. Kellogg
H. C. Pigott
Ikety
Puget Sound Traction Sought Stay On Ticket Sale Order
Hearing before Judge John R. Mitchell in Olympia set for Wednesday December 17 on a petition by Puget Sound Traction Light and Power for a supersedeas bond to stay the public service commission order requiring ticket sales on streetcars. If denied, the company must proceed with ticket sales pending appeal filed last week.
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John R. Mitchell
Olympia
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Public Service Commission
Immediate death shocks Portland wife of shoe merchant
Mrs. R. J. Prince, 64, collapsed at Eaton Court in Portland as she entered her husband’s home Saturday night. He tried to learn the cause of the sudden attack but she could not speak. Doctors suspect heart trouble from a long illness, possibly triggered by an earlier street incident.
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Portland
R. J. Prince
Eaton Court
Alness
Illa
Auto hits two in stolen machine
Two joyriders in a machine stolen from W C Lipincott at 2521 Queen Anne Av crossed Fifth Ave and Priest, striking Elizabeth Jenkins at 1626 Seventh Ave and Mrs. Alice Gregory. Miss Jenkins was taken to City Hospital for treatment. Gregory was only slightly hurt.
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W. C. Lipincott
Queen Anne Av
Eliizabeth Jenkins
Alice Gregory
Fifth Av
Jenkins
City Hospital
French sportswoman Alice Deschamps ages eighty four in group match
Mme. Alice Deschamps celebrated her eighty fourth birthday by playing lawn tennis golf and croquet in a public event. The well known French sportswoman demonstrated enduring skill across three sports and marked the milestone with casual competition.
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Mme
Alice Deschamps
Neutralize stomach acid with magnesia after meals
Advertisement advises that stomach trouble often stems from excess acid and can be relieved by neutralizing it with ordinary drugstore magnesium carbonate. It warns against pep tablets and promotes magnesium hydroxide as a cheap, effective remedy, with dosing after meals for quick relief.
Glass of Salts If Your Kidneys Hurt
An old remedy describes using four ounces of red Salts to flush kidneys after meat consumption. The drink, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is said to neutralize acids, relieve bladder irritation, and promote kidney function, with Jad Salt marketed as a mild effervescent drink.
Villa Worries United States Over Mexican Crisis
Washington reports Gen Villa’s actions unsettle the administration amid unconfirmed claims he hanged Luis Terrazas, son of a Mexican millionaire, for ransom delays. Secretary Bryan seeks details from the Chihuahua consul as issues with the British consulate and threats to the Scobell consulate compound the crisis.
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Washington
Villa
Luis Terrazas
United States
Bryan
Letcher
Chihuahua
Terrazas
Marty Scobell
Rebels Withdraw Near Tampico After Attack
Wireless dispatches from Admiral Fletcher say rebels pulled back from Tampico area but may renew the assault once they resupply ammunition and artillery from Victoria. The city’s water supply was cut. fighting continued into Saturday with uncertain casualties. Edward Finlay, an American, was lightly wounded. no other foreigners reported harmed.
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Vera Cruz
Tampico
Admiral Fletcher
Selves
Victoria
Fletcher
Edward Finlay
Cluthe Truss offers 60 days trial for rupture relief
An advertisement touts the Cluthe Automatic Massaging Truste as a safe long trial solution for rupture. It promises a 60 day no risk test, a free cloth bound book, and endorsements from thousands, including older patients, with a mail order coupon to request the book.
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