Big strike prompts shoppers to stock up in Seattle area
Proclaimed general strike looms with Thursday set for action as shoppers pile into Red Front Clothing, Rogers' store and union stores for clothing, shoes, groceries. Traders warn of shortages and tout deep cuts on clothing, shoes, shirts, hats and haberdashery to attract customers before the strike ends. Liberty bonds accepted, mail orders encouraged, and store relocations noted amid the industry squeeze.
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Feattle Industries
Red Front Clothing Co
Rogers
Adise
Seattle
Liberty Bonds
Blackfeet Chief Visits Seattle with Cousin
Blackfeet Chief and his cousin Binck travel to Seattle following a tense continental meeting. Smfed Fox Skivhusku, a Black chief, accompanies them as they meet in the city. The pair are tied to college discussions and a secretarial inquiry into a fundraising effort.
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Fox Skivhusku
Binck
Seattle
Skivhusku
Deees
How to remove objectionable skin growths quickly
A dubious claim suggests applying Delatone with water to skin growths to remove them within a week. It promotes a cheap method, mentions a single application for inner skin areas and implies surface changes. The advice appears unreliable and potentially unsafe without genuine Delatone and proper guidance.
Commissioners Must Pay Their Own Expenses
New county commissioners who previously received expense money but got a salary raise in the last year must pay their own expenses under the current state ruling. Attorney General W. V. Tanner issued the opinion, received by Prosecuting Attorney F. C. Brown of King.
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W. V. Tanner
F. C. Brown
King
Legislative Notes From Olympia Highlight Strike Talk
Legislative notes from Olympia report strike talk cooling, with Sen. Howard Taylor noting no action likely from a general strike. Union labor remains sympathetic as talks of a vote loom. Talks cover university fees for ex servicemen and road commissioner salaries, with governor race rumors and local lodging costs noted.
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Sen
Howard Taylor
Majority
Olympia
Tiz A Joy For Sore Tired Feet
Promote relief from foot pain with Tiz magical remedy that draws out poisons and reduces swelling. Buy a box at druggists or department stores for comfortable feet and a money back guarantee.
Spokane Council Endorses Utilities Protest
Spokane city council endorses Tacoma resolution protesting state takeover of public utilities. Spokane legislative delegation was informed by wire of the action.
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Spokane
Tacoma
Russian General Orders Men to Return to Women’s Dress
Archangel February 4. Maria Nutchkareff head of the famed women battalion of death is ordered by Gen Maru shenek commander of the Russian armies in the north to resume wearing feminine clothing.
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Archangel
Maria Nutchkareff
Marushenek
America
Bartell Drug Co
Night watchman shoots man over car theft in Los Angeles
Samuel Haynes, a night watchman, shot and killed Melvin Parson who, if alive, was said to be from Tacoma. Haynes claimed Parson wrestled during an attempt to drive off William Cliford’s automobile, causing the fatal struggle. The second item notes the judiciary committee backing a bill to destroy the barberry bush by Senator Newberry from Strawberry Point.
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Los Angeles
Samuel Haynes
Melvin Parson
Tacoma
Parson
William Cliford
Haynes
Des Moines
Senate Judiciary Committee
Newberry
Newberry la
Strawberry Point
Jewel thief nets gems after showroom trick
In Suzy Sparkle case officers asked John Johnson to show sparkling goods and found four trays of gems while eight pinta were found in a coal shed. Johnson fined 200 dollars. Vancouver burglary nets about 3000 dollars in jewels plus money while the Kirk family dined.
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Wis
John Johnson
Vancouver
C. N. Kirk
A *Hief
Senate Votes To Allow Higher Car Fares
The Washington senate approved an emergency traction bill 29 to 0 authorizing the public service commission to set new higher car fares, removing the 6 cent limit and barring referendum. Critics warned of special interests, while supporters noted safeguards and emergency necessity.
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Senate
Ataka Bureau
State Capitol
Olympia
House
Public Service Commission
Davis
Mairehild
Fawcett
Metcalf
Merce
Lamping
Hastings
O'larra
Landon
King
Phipps
Hew Johnson
Spokane
Ivernon
Paulado
Judd
Keckwell
Darling Dies in Influenza While Exiled Abroad
Ernest Wilfred Darling a San Francisco figure known for outdoor living preached simplicity in dress and living. He died of influenza while in the Fiji islands, according to reports from the coast.
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San Francisco
Ernest Wilfred Darling
Fiji Islands
Darling
Indigestion and stomach acid relief with magnesia
So called stomach troubles arise from excess acid in the stomach causing gas and heartburn. A teaspoonful of insulated magnesia in water after meals neutralizes acidity and soothes the stomach, offering a safe inexpensive antacid available from druggists.
Colonial Costume Act Is Leader of Pantages Program
The Colonial Five with one man and four girls perform old fashioned colonial songs at the Pantages. A new monolog by Senator Francis Murphy pokes fun at politicians, delivering lively, humorous raps. The Four Meyakos also perform a clever act.
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Colonial Five
Francis Murphy
Seattle
Girls Seek Habeas Corpus in Court
Janet MacKay and Margaret Roy sisters alleged anarchists sought writs of habeas corpus in U S course Monday. They are held by the department of labor which has issued warrant for their deportation. Janet married Ivan Valentine MacKay to escape deportation. Janet's hearing was continued one week and Margaret's taken under advisement.
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Janet MacKay
Margaret Roy
United States
Department of Labor
Janet
Ivan Valentine MacKay
Margaret
Crown Prince Hohenzollern Seeks Divorce
Zurich report says Frederick William Hohenzollern has begun divorce proceedings from Grand Duchess Cecile of Mecklenburg sister of Denmark's queen. The former crown prince and Cecile are cited in the Munich Zeitung dispatch.
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Zurich
Hierlin
Munich Zeitung
Frederick William Hohenzollern
Germany
Cecile of Mecklenburg
Denmark
Acrobats From Pantages Circuit Open Local Engagement
Troupes of acrobats from the Pantages circuit perform a lever stunts act blending instrumental and vocal music with dancing to win applause. Elsie Murphy and Eddie Klein present "Tinkling Tunes and Timely Tops" while Henry Regal and Sim Moore deliver a comedy skit "Drop Line." Love and Wilbur dazzle with ring work and a new serial "The Raider" starring Pearl screens.
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Elsie Murphy
Eddie Klein
Henry Regal
Sim Moore
Love
Wilbur
the Raider
Pearl
DeMiracle Hair Removal Elixir Ad
An old promotion touts DeMiracle liquid hair remover as effective on face neck arms and underarms with a money back guarantee. It offers 60c 81 and 82 sizes and mail order from Park Ave and 120th St New York with a free booklet on request in plain packaging.
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Park Ave
120Th St
New York
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Star Burkeay
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Dan Landon
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Ilugh Caldwell
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Lieut
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Trent Hoge
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Ppain
Dr. Sipes
Sipes
Boston Dental CO
Indorses Utilities
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Hippos
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Harry W. Carroll
Beattie
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Merly
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She Rhodes Co
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