Postal losses show need for reform in post office system
The article criticizes the United States Post Office Department for inefficiency and loss, citing 32,000 rural wagons and about 50,000 dollars daily losses. It argues private carriage would reduce deficits by expanding services like parcel post and passenger transport, noting express firms lobby to keep profitable routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
United States
Guadaloupe
West Indies
International Parcela Union
Washington
Postal Department
Theo
United States Post Office Department
Epoch-Making Victory in Britain Labor Land Tax Debate
Henry George Jr argues the British election marks a civic revolution with a Labour awakening and Liberal landslide. He notes the shift against landowners, calls for land value taxation, and cites Cobden and Campbell-Bannerman as proponents. The piece frames reform as imminent in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Europe
Great Britain
Charles II
Ireland
British Isles
Richard Cobden
Henry Campel-Bannerman
Campbell-Bannerman
John Johnson Fined for Selling Liquor Without License
John E. Johnson proprietor of the Leschi Park hotel was found guilty of selling liquor without a license and fined 100 dollars plus costs. He was released on 200 dollars bail after appeal. The court held owners are responsible for agents actions. This follows an exposure by The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parmelee
Johnson
Banda
Lesachi
Gordon
New Telephones in Two Weeks in Hillman City
The Citizens' Independent Telephone company of Columbia was granted a 50 year Rainier valley franchise by the county commissioners. Manager K A Marek says Citizens' telephones will be installed in Hillman City and Columbia within two weeks. Pinney's Panels advertised at 106 Columbia St offer cheap photography equipment.
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Hillman City
Citizens’ Independent Telephone Company
Columbia
Rainier Valley
K. A. Marek
Citizens
Hillman
Germany action toward Brazil to challenge Monroe Doctrine
A historical report claims Germany plans colonization of Brazil to counter the Monroe Doctrine. It states 600000 German settlers, many naturalized Brazilians, form Teutonic enclaves with German officials and flags prominent. German firms recruit emigration to Santa Catarina and encourage settlers with protection narratives of the Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brasil
United States
Uraet
Germany
Kalser
Hamburg
Letpate
Dresden
Teutons
South American
Difanseatic Colonteation Corporation
Santa Catherine
Kaleer
Brazil
Therkaiser
Henzil
Lively Snippets and Quips From A City Page
A collage of brief jokes and mini-scenes features Miss Blowsome and Mr Ketch, a Gary Gatch legislator candidate Lariat Lem, a crocodile box gag, bank officials discussing a cashier’s shortage, and quick quips about a cook, a rejected suitor, and local politics.
Sharpens at Piper and Taft's on 2nd Ave
Quick visit to Piper and Taft's, 1024 1026 2nd Ave, offers knife and razor sharpening with all work guaranteed. Drop in when you pass downtown for fast service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell
Piper & Taft
Ava
German Germans and Brazilian tensions rise over Teutonic influence
German authorities act covertly to unite settlers against Brazilian patriotism and deter Germanization. Croanian congress hears claims southern Hragil districts already renounce Hresilian nationality as anti German sentiment grows. Brazilians resist but debts and German influence hinder independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hragil
Germany
Roosevelt Daughter’s Silver Fox Fur Outfit Planned
New York reports Miss Alice Roosevelt’s going away wardrobe includes a silver fox fur set from Orient skins. A wide collar with simple front motif, long back reach, no tail ornaments, and a matching toque with white wing. Furs lined in pale gray brocade estin. Delivery to the White House February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alice Hoowevelt
Orient
Mies Roosevelt
White House
Mian Roosevelt
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Henry George, JR
John Johnson
John E. Johnson
Leschi Park Hotel
Lakeside
Pinney
Columbia St
Eee
Rio DE Janeiro
Miss Blowsome
Ketch
Josh Wise
Gary Gatch
Lem
Nicknacks
Balerty
LF Bate
Grattan
Kl Onl
Tpe Queegs Mae
THE
School OF Quality
Furs
Miss Alice
Trousseau
Alice Roosevelts
Eastern Outfitting Co., (Inc
Col. Pike St. and
Fifth Ave
Second Avenue
Union Street
Wampole
Dickinson
Pinaud
Bchieffelin
Duffy's Mall
Baturday
Carter
Quaker Drug CO
First Avenue
Bud & Packard
Raymond & Hoyt
N. P
C. D. Hillman
Meadow Gardens
Renton
Duwamish Bridge
Times Block
Kohler & Chase, Co
A. Meyer
Man
Second Ave
Yur Rubber Store
First Ave
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