Water carnival to open Washington canal in America debut
Commodore N H Latimer of the Seattle Yacht Club pushes a water carnival to mark the official Washington canal opening. John F Blain says the event will be the first strictly marine carnival in America. A 10 to 12 day Alaska cruise under Seattle groups and visiting yachts from US and Canada will follow, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the flag over Alaskan territory.
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N. H. Latimer
Seattle Yacht Club
Washington Canal
America
John F.blain
Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
United States
Canada
Alaskan
Senate reports universal military training bill
The Senate military committee reports a universal training bill for U S males aged 19 to 26 with six months service beginning at age 18 and exemptions for 26 and older. It sets credits for prior instruction, noncombatant options for religious sects, and prohibits alcohol sales to uniformed personnel.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
United States
Senate
Scott
House
Chamberlain
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Iso
U. S
Seek Russ Officer For Wife's Suit
Search is made for Capt. Serge Ruperti of the Russian army to answer his wife’s suit for separation and 690 alimony on grounds of cruelty. He is thought to have fled to Canada. Capt. Ruperti is attached to the Russian munitions office in New York and has an income of 18000 dollars a year, his wife says.
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Serge Ruperti
Canada
Ruperti
New York
Pioneer Woman Walked From San Francisco to New York
In 1890 1891 an American woman completed a cross country trek walking from San Francisco to Franklin Square New York City.
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San Francisco
Franklin Square
New York City
South American notes not backing Wilson, editor says
Jorge Mitre of La Nacion says notes from S American nations supportive of President Wilson are mistaken. He notes Argentina dislikes the blockade and Brazil opposes German policy but favors Wilson. Chile’s note is praised as best among those sent.
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Chas. P. Stewart
United Press
Buenos Aires
Wilson
Jorge Mitre
la Nacion
Mitre
America
Brazil
Germany
Chile
Stimson
United States
Canned Food Cheaper Said At Northwest Growers Meeting
Nathan Eckstein of Schwabacher Bros. & Co. told the Northwest fruit and vegetable growers and canners at the University of Washington Forestry Building that canned food is cheaper and easier to prepare. The meeting covered standardizing the market home canning labeling and marketing permeable products with opening remarks by President Suzzallo and a closing session this morning.
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Nathan Eckstein
Schwabacher Bros. & Co
Northwest
U. of W
Suzzallo
American asks chance to work in patriotic times
A letter from a citizen seeking guidance on securing employment amid national tension. He outlines being American born, a National Guard veteran with seven years of service, a taxpayer, a family man with an invalid wife, and six months unemployed, asking how to compete with noncitizens for available jobs.
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the Star
National Guard
Sub flew French flag says Peru
London report says the German submarine that sank the Peruvian ship Lorton in Spanish waters then flew the French flag. Wireless messages intercepted in London today carry Peru's formal demand for punishment of the U boat commander and for indemnity.
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London
Lorton
Peru
Germany
Navy seeks 25 000 seamen and reserves quickly
Washington reports the Navy Department issued a call for 25,000 able bodied seamen and several thousand officers to raise total strength to 85,000. Eligible officers include college graduates, military school graduates, or ex officers and NCOs of the regular army, or citizens with military camp training. All must pass a military exam.
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Washington
United States Navy
Navy Department
Regular Army
Will She Lose Her 4000 Dollar Heart Balm
Tasia Athanasiades, the Greek girl awarded 4000 dollars for a injured heart after Peter Farmasonis refused marriage, may lose the money. Superior Judge Frater set February 25 for urging a motion for a new trial.
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Tasia Athanasiades
Peter Farmasonis
Seatte
Frater
Peru backs Wilson plan in neutral nations note
Peru signals unity among neutrals and supports President Wilson's program. The reply to the American note will be sent to the United States today while Peru's response to the German note was dispatched last night with a strongly worded protest.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Wilson
U S Will Not Hold Hally In Graft Case
U S District Attorney Clay Allen will not seek bond for Michael Hally as a witness in the government conspiracy case. Judge William K R Bell had urged bonding Hally after inquiry into possible departure. Allen said he doubts Hally plans to leave town and a bond is likely unnecessary. Hodge pleaded not guilty to government charges.
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U. S
Clay Allen
Michael Hally
Hally
Allen
William KR. Bell
Hodge
tHtally
Gility
Mayor Gill Aids City Liquor Destruction
Friday’s jail cleanup saw Mayor Gill help destroy liquor seized from Seattle transfer firms. Police monitored inmates as they broke bottles and bottles were promptly destroyed, following a prior incident where some liquor disappeared but was not crushed.
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City
Gill
Seattle
Council Considers Home Rule Bill and Renick Amendments
The city council will review amendments to the Renick law and Senate bill No. 121 with tougher regulation of public utilities. The judiciary committee led by Councilman Moore recommends both the amendment and the home rule measure for endorsement.
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Judiciary
Moore
Bank account sale after Northern Bank closure
Victor Howell, 17, of 110 West 39th Street, lost about $30 when Northern Bank & Trust Co closed. He plans to move with his mother and sister to North Bend country, to fund transport. He seeks to assign his claim to a buyer for aid. Howell works at the Seattle market on Occidental Ave. A separate note reports a grain elevator fire in Ohio burning for over a year.
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Northern Bank & Trust Co
Victor Howell
West 39Th Street
North Bend
Howell
Seattle
Occidental Ave
Pimply skin fades with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle safe substitute for calomel cleansing the blood liver and bowels. It promises clearer skin and better health after a few nightly doses with olive colored vegetable tablets sold in 10c and 25c sizes by all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Teachers Push Permissive Retirement Plan In Legislature
Teachers in Olympia press Senate Bill No. 10 to allow retirement after 30 years with pensions and disability pay. Fund fed by teachers’ contributions rising from 12 to 36 dollars annually over three ten year periods, district subsidy cap at one fifth of 1 mill, five trustees run the fund, county treasurer custodian. Full annuity set at 480 dollars yearly with 30 years service including 15 in state and 12 in district. death benefits and disability provisions outlined.
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Olympia
Grand Jury to Probe Paper Combine in New York
Washington reports the Southern District of New York grand jury will begin an inquiry into alleged restraints of trade in the newsprint paper industry. Special assistants Bainbridge Colby and Mark Hyman were appointed to conduct the probe. The second item notes a state debate in four city high schools with Franklin trio beating Lincoln, Broadway losing to Queen Anne, Ballard defeating Toss, and West Seattle losing to Auburn.
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New York
Department of Justice
Bainbridge Colby
Mark Hyman
Franklin
Lincoln
Broadway
Queen Anne
Ballard
Tost
West Seattle
Auburn
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