WANTS LOW LIGHT RATE FOR FIRMS
Seattle loses industry to cheaper currents as high electric rates drive firms away. Councilman William Hickman Moore urged lower peak hour rates by a third at a conference with officials and manufacturers. He cited four steel contracts totaling thousands that left for Tacoma and Portland due to Seattle power costs.
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Seattle
Willam Hickman Moore
Industrial Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Moore
Tacoma
Portland
Jett
California
Ormon
Council
Sealtio
Eveland Portland
Building Code Reform Clears Way for Major Office Project
City council passes a bill amending the building code to speed two large office projects. Officials say the updated ordinances relax severe regulations and will allow plans and contracts to proceed swiftly, with estimated costs rising toward multi million figures.
Conference to Aid Disabled Veterans in Arcade Building
A conference of government compensation and vocational training workers from Washington Oregon and Idaho will be held in the Arcade building for a week beginning next day to outline a wing program for the United States bureau to bring privileges and advantages offered by the government to the service man's home. About five workers for disabled war veterans will attend the sessions.
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Oregon
Idaho
United States Bureau
Gov
Medical Lake Trucker Dies From Fumes In Garage
Neil Dnaht TM perished from asphyxiation after inhaling fumes from his auto truck stacked in a garage.
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Medical Lake
Neil Dnaht
Sheriff Starwich Fined for Swear Rule Violation
Sheriff Matt Starwich posted a rule banning naughty words in his deputies room. He became the first violator, paying a $5 charity fine after deputies urged enforcement.
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Matt Starwich
Starwich
Two Women Die In Wrights Gas Explosion
An explosion of natural gas in the basement of Wright's women's furnishings store in Columbus yesterday afternoon killed two women and left several others fatally injured. About thirty four people were hospitalized after walls and floors from the three story building collapsed. Authorities say a leaking gas main under the sidewalk allowed fumes to enter the basement where they were ignited by a furnace.
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Columbus
Wright's
Women’ Furnishings
Expected landslides as ground thaws warning issued
James E K Hinckwell, superintendent of buildings, warned hillside residents that new landslides may occur as frozen ground thaws. He cited recent heavy rains loosening soil and cold followed by thawing could cause cracks. residents were urged to move out at first sign of fissures.
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James EK
Hinckwell
Mlnckwell
Prizes Presented to Yacht Club Men
More than 20 silver trophies and merchandise prizes were given at the Seattle Yacht Club Wednesday evening for the 1921 sail and power boat regattas. Prizes included the Isherwood silver punch bowl and the Lipton trophy along with slickers and cans of paint. Members discussed improvements for next year’s regattas.
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Seattle Yacht Club
Isherwood
Lipton
Railroads poised for large lumber orders nationwide
Railroads across the country prepare for big lumber shipments to rehabilitate properties. Local operators say these orders, coupled with strong export demand, are expected to revive the industry and return it to normal by next year.
Bargains in Gift Handkerchiefs
Women's extra fine lawn handker chiefs embroidered in floral or conventional designs three in a box cost 95 cents. Dainty handkerchiefs with embroidered designs priced at three and six in a box for 59 cents.
Bargains for Christmas Gifts in fine garments
Bargains list crepe de chine envelope chemises in flesh orchid or light blue at 1.95. Silk boudoir caps in light shades 95c. de chine gowns with lace trim in flesh orchid and blue 3.25. Lawn and dimity tea aprons 39c 49c 59c. Apron bargains for housewives 1.49 and 1.95.
Railroad Director Blade Ordered From Board by ICC
George T. Blade, a director of the Northern Pacific, was ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission to resign from the board of one of two railroads, Lehigh Valley or Erie, by December 1.
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Washington
George T. Blade
Northern Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lehigh Valley
Erie Railroad
Freight Rates Cut on Food Shipments
A 10 percent reduction in freight rates on specified food classes will take effect early next January. The new tariffs, announced by W E B Coman western traffic manager for the Northern Pacific railway, cover fresh and dried fruits vegetables livestock butter ores cheese poultry wool and grease. Funeral services for Mere Elizabeth T MacMillan 61 who died Wednesday at Providence hospital will be held at 11 am Friday at the Bonney Weston mortuary. She is survived by her husband Dr HM A MacMillan of 1717 W 60th st and by a son Dr A T MacMillan.
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Mere
Elizabeth T. MacMillan
Providence Hospital
Bonney Wateon Mortuary
HM. A. MacMillan
A Won
A. T. MacMillan
China Club Lunch for Visiting Chinese Delegates
The China Club will host a luncheon Friday noon in the L C Smith building restaurant for 20 Chinese diplomats and prominent businessmen. They arrive Thursday night from Shanghai and will sail Saturday on the Weminteches. The visitors include officers of the Chinese disarmament conference.
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China Club
L. C. Smith Building
China
Weminteches
Shanghai
Ithe Disarmament Conference
Silk Stockings Make Ideal Christmas Gifts
Silk stockings are praised as satisfactory gifts for girls, with semi fashioned and all silk options offered. Choices include full fashioned stock of $2.25 to $4.50, drop stitch and embroidered varieties, and silk lace versions. Merchandise bonds suggested if size or color is unknown. Upper Main Floor The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Boys' Mackinaw Overcoats and Schoolwear Sale
All-wool Mackinaw overcoats for boys and bigger boys in dark patterns with raglan or satin sleeves. prices range from $5.50 up to $16.50. Knicker suits, juvenile suits, and overcoats for 4 to 10 have varied prices. Ruffneck Middy sweaters and fleece lined gauntlet gloves offered on the upper main floor.
Gloves a Pleasant Christmas Custom at the Christmas Tree Store
Gloves are the universal gift for all, with prices listed for women's gloves including Double Silk at 1.50 and 2.00, Imported Lambskin 2.25, Kid gloves 2.65, Capeskin 2.95, Perrin's French 3.00, Mocha shades 3.00, Elbow-length Kid and Suede 4.95, Strap-wrist Mocha 4.45. Gift options include Give Glove Bonds at the Personal Booths and Cashier's Desk on the Fifth floor.
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Perrin
BON Marche
Hand-Embroidered Aprons at Bon Marche
Attractive aprons offered in black sateen unbleached muslin and Scotch prints are hand embroidered and guaranteed not to fade. Some styles feature bright Oriental crepe trim and sash ties. Priced at $1.95, these gifts suit thoughtful appreciation on Second Floor The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
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