Northwest states rail rates clash stirs citizen drive
A Seattle based citizens committee forms to oppose railroad rate favoritism. Key locals Reynolds Polson and Joshua Green mobilize business groups while pushing for equalized charges across Washington Idaho and neighboring states. Hotelier C A Mitchell vows full support urging united backing to win.
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Miles Poindexter
Reynolds
Eqs
Seattle
Citizens’ Committee of Three
People of
Tao
Washington
Idaho
Begon
Perry Polson
Theittee
Station Bureau
Chain of Commerce
Chamber
Green
Joshua Green
Rey
C. A. Mitchell
Butler Hotel
Northwest States
United
Buet
Reynolds Drives Public Service Reform in Seattle
Charles A. Reynolds chairs Washingtons Public Service Commission, waging rate fights against railroads and utilities. He pursues unfair passenger and heat-rate issues, oversees telephone property appraisals, streetcar service requests, and a Great Northern snow slide probe, aiming to serve the public first and last.
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Reynolds
Tacoma Federal Court
Seattle
Tacoma
Corea
Great Northern
Public Service Commission
Biavor of Tacoma Lines Up in Rates
Tacoma dispatch reports Biavor of Tacoma arranging rate considerations as of February 1, with details pending on pricing changes and potential impact on local services.
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Biavor OF
Tacoma
Tacoma mobilizes against tour ist rate differential
The Commercial club through its transportation bureau moves to intervene for Tacoma in the interstate commerce commission complaint. Mayor Fawcett urges city leaders to join the effort to wipe out unfair rates and secure proper tourist travel for Tacoma. The city council will consider entry this week while Ad club president William K. Shissler returns from Alaska to lead the effort.
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Commercial Club
Northwest
Transportation Bureau
Tacoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fawcett
Spokane Chambers Mull Equalized Rate Plan
Spokane Marchers weigh joining Northwest city chambers to aid the public service commission in securing an equalized rate from the East. The Chamber of Commerce trustees discuss a preferred rate scheme while the Rotary club proceeds with its plans.
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Spokane
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Northwest
Public Service Commission
Rotary Club
Stepe
Sales Managers’ Association
Ad Club
Credit Men's Association
Commercial Club
Portland Business Men Unite in Fight Over Extra Charge
Portland February 4. The protest against the extra charge for Oregon tourists expands statewide. L. M. Lepper, chair of the East Side Business Men's club transportation committee, says letters have been sent to Chambers of Commerce in all sizable Oregon cities and to several Washington and Oregon cities. The group has filed a suit with the Interstate Commerce Commission and seeks broad support to bring money to Oregon.
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Portland
Oregon
L. M. Lepper
East Side Business Men's Club
Chambers of Commerce
Pendleton
Seattle
Tacoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
University of Washington launches Better Business magazine
The University of Washington unveils an industrial research bureau and a monthly magazine named Better Business. President Suzzallo aims the publication at Northwest commercial interests outside Seattle, featuring a large editorial staff and a March first issue limited to 2,500 copies.
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University of Washington
Northwest
Washington
Suezallo
Seattle
Extension Service
Commerce Research Bureau
Suzzalio
Tetter Business
Edwin A. Start
Carl Bush
E. F. Dahm
Geo. Roman Keith
Public City
Washington ¥. M. C
Washington ¥. M. C. Av’. the First Issue of “Better Business
Woman found strangled in Echo Park Lake
Unidentified fashionably attired woman is found dead in Echo Park Lake with a man's handkerchief around her throat. Police suspect strangulation and drowning after screams in the park last night. David Garrett, a street railway inspector, retrieved the body from the lake. Indicates a struggle at a sandspit with multiple footprints and finger-nail marks on the left wrist.
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Los Angeles
Echo Park Lake
Edgar Allan ‘Oe
David Garrett
Outbursts Linked to Everett True Ride
A fragmentary note urges action and movement as a response to stress. It mentions an avenue run and references personal physical stakes, hinting at a health or motivational theme. The text appears as a quirky, sensationalized aside with lively, emphatic wording.
New Crepe de Chine Models On Sale at Frederick & Nelson
Selections in rose maize apricot flesh pink Nile green and emerald feature fine cluster-tuckings embroidery and pearl buttons. One model shows a white satin collar and cuffs. Very interesting values at 3.95. Cond Fleer.
Kodaking Beautiful Snow Pictures Promises Fun
There is lots of fun in kodaking beautiful snow pictures. Gqeatile's hills and parks abound with material for fascinating snow pictures and ideal conditions may be long lasting. The Kodak Section offers cameras from Brownie to high speed Kodaks, films, supplies, and developing services on the Firest Floor.
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Gqeatile
Kodak
White chinchilla coat from new arrivals
A white chinchilla coat with self plaid effect features a full belted style turn back cuffs and patch pockets. It is pictured among the new arrivals and priced at 12.50 dollars.
Initialed Stationery at 25 Cents a Box
Readable catalog snippet offers 25 cent boxed initialed stationery including envelopes and correspondence cards in a good selection.
Hot Water Bottles for Sale at Basement Salesroom
Bargain alert with hot water bottles priced at $1.00. Items offered in the basement salesroom appear to be part of a local sale event featuring low-cost household comforts.
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UBBER
New Silk Dresses Featured For Early Spring Style
The advertisement showcases new silk dresses in navy and self color taffeta, with navy overskirt accents, striped cuffs and collar, metallic trim, and prices at 15.00 and 22.50. The Navy Chiffon Dress features shoulder straps, self color girdle, corded taffeta bands, white chiffon chemisette, and metallic edging. Basement Salesroom.
New Plaid Dress Goods Offer Attracts Bargains
A salesroom advertises new plaid dress goods and 36 inch striped silks for dresses at one dollar per yard with appealing values offered in the selection.
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Sement
Lace-front Corset Sold For One Dollar
An HE P N Corset is sketched featuring a medium bust and long skirt designed for the average figure. Made of coutil with front lacing flap and two large hooks, it includes three pairs of hose supporters. Price one dollar.
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New Eden Cloth Shipment Advertised at 15 Cents Yard
A new shipment of Eden Cloth offered at 15 cents per yard. Fleecy finished, fine texture, popular for women's and children's undergarments and night robes and for men's and boys' pajamas. Fabric width twenty eight inches. Basement Salesroom.
Double service Apron offered in reversible gingham
Gingham and striped aprons offered in pink blue lavender or gray and white with trimming. Reversible front style described with good quality fabric and attractive value. Price listed as 75e.
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