Seattle Snow Crisis Calls For Community Track Cleanup
Amid the worst Seattle snowstorm in 25 years, about 125 miles of streetcar track lie buried under ice. The Seattle Star and Seattle Electric urge residents to join a Sunday cleanup, believing 10 000 volunteers could clear seven and a half feet of track each in one hour, to restore service and show civic spirit.
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Seattle Chamber Defends Tourism Tax Break Clash
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce plans to assist local businessmen in lifting a tourist travel blockade. Chairman Reynolds of the public service commission pressed J. Goldsmith to decide if the chamber transportation bureau would join the campaign but Goldsmith declined, citing unfairness to Harriman railroads facing higher Chicago to California round trips. Reynolds notes Seattle could gain if Harriman raises the southern tourist rate, shifting some travelers away from the northern route, though 97 percent currently choose the cheaper southern path. He adds the chamber cannot rely on the O W R N and Harriman ties, but vows to win without them.
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Reynolds
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J. Goldsmith
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Bureau
Goldsmith
Goldamith
Harriman
Chicago
California
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Chamber
Attitude on Dam Costs Highlighted by Erickson
Erickson remarks on dam location being minor while council inaction is blamed. He notes an earth dam proposal saving 1.4 million versus a concrete dam completed at 1.26 million, a contrast readers may find ironic after a California dam disaster.
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California
Tella
Cotterill
Geraldine Farrar Weds Lou Tellegen In New York
Opera star Geraldine Farrar age 32 marries movie actor Lou Tellegen age 26 in New York after six months of romance begun in California. The ceremony breaks her vows to marry at 40 and to wed only an American. Tellegen, born in Holland, has Greek and French parentage and acted in Southern California films. The couple’s one day honeymoon followed by rehearsals.
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California
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Lou Tellegen
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Holland
Germany Faces Strain as Demands Spark Sea Attack Tension
London reports flagged a potential U S rupture with Germany over naval clashes. Distant observers doubted direct American involvement but urged moral support as Berlin prices fell on rumors of a break. Several papers warned that severed ties could lead to war.
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London
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United States
Amsterdam
Berlin
Aged Woman Brutally Murdered in Salem Home
Mrs J R Hinkle aged 66 was killed in her Salem Oregon home by an unidentified robber. Police and penitentiary officials name George Clark the fugitive as probable murderer, saying he struck during a robbery and was surprised by Mrs Hinkle. Body found by her husband in the kitchen. fifty dollars in cash taken.
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Salem
Ore
J. R. Hinkle
George Clark
Blaze in Downtown Store at Swift's Pharmacy
Fire gutted chemicals worth several hundred dollars basement level at Swift's Pharmacy in Elites raid vicinity at Second Ave and Pike St. Firemen with oxygen helmets fought for about 20 minutes. Smoke damaged Stricker Millinery and Black Brook trunk store. Worker Schuyler Sander burned slightly. Amsterdam report notes 450 Germans drowned at Dvina river action.
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Pikest
Stricker
Schuyler Sander
Drue
Pelagian frontier closed to travelers reported
Amsterdam dated report states the Pelagian frontier is completely closed to travelers signaling possible large scale military action. The announcement notes a preliminary offensive buildup and indicates tighter border controls. No further details were provided.
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Amsterdidam
Pelgian
Big Roundup of Aliens Ordered in the Dominion
Ottawa police ordered the largest roundup of aliens since the war began after a night when parliament buildings burned. The action targets foreigners who left Ottawa the night of the fire, following a separate blaze at Grant Holden Graham Co causing 500000 dollars in damage and a suspected bridge blast attempt near Montreal. The presumed bridge plotter reportedly drowned.
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Strikers to Meet at Labor Temple Sunday Afternoon
Strikers will gather for a meeting at the Labor Temple Sunday afternoon at 2 30. The event brings together roller makers and ship builders now on strike to discuss action and solidarity.
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Cedar River dam dispute tied to mayoral race letter
Oliver T. Erickson candidate for mayor argues Cedar River dam location and cost under the first mayoral administration. He claims the project cost 1.26 million and asserts opponents of municipal ownership lie about potential savings. He accuses Gill of bad faith and notes shift to traction-company allies as controversy grows.
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Oliver T. Erickson
Forum Platf
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Gill
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Star
Traction Company
Riot in Lisbon Sparks Revolt as Guards Are Targeted
A riot of revolutionary scale broke out in Lisbon last night and continued into today. Crowds attack republican guards and loot stores amid unsettled conditions. Weather forecast calls for rain or snow with milder temperatures tonight and Sunday.
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Paris
Lisbon
Seattle streetcar lines reopen amid delays as city schools plan Monday return
Several streetcar routes including Fremont Ballard and Fauntleroy to Jackson resume service after noon. Capitol Hill lines suffer shovel gang attacks, East Lake division partial hope of restart tonight. Alki Point line clear to West Seattle. track clearance status uncertain. Seattle public schools to reopen Monday after two day closure with attendance optional for distant or traffic-suspended areas.
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Youngstown
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Georgetown
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12Th Ave
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Tacoma
Seattle
Wilson Weighs Policy Shift On Teutons In Lusitania Crisis
President Wilson meets with Secretary Lansing to map future policy toward Germany as the Lusitania dispute deepens. Berlin rejects disavowal, House’s report warns public opinion blocks illegality admission, and White House postpones preparedness work amid rising tensions.
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Lusitania
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Lansing
America
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von Bernstorff
Germany
Col. House
Tenton
Foreign Office
White House
Advises Guard Against Flood In Downtown District
Street Superintendent Case warns merchants to keep watchmen in basements Sunday to guard against possible floods from snow in streets and alleys. Weather Observer Salisbury reports no flood danger though temps swing from 85 to 38. Building owners urged to remove snow from roofs to alleys quickly. Street department says only registered voters will be employed for snow cleanup Monday.
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Case
Salisbury
Jitney Drivers Face Off With Seattle Electric Workers
Tensions rose Friday afternoon as a threatened riot between jitney drivers and Seattle Electric Co workers cleaning Broadway tracks nearly sparked a hand to hand clash. Striking traffic blockades created deep trenches across the street and halted wagons and autos until an agreement allowed passage.
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Case
Richardson
S. E. Co
Our Amiable Editor Converts to Hockey Frenzy
The city editor recounts his reluctant visit to a hockey game. He notes the freezing rink, grotesque uniforms, and the puck’s frantic chase. Amid loud cheers and an accidental collision, Seattle wins 6 to 3, leaving him laughingly blaming a mislaid moral compass at home.
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