Our Navy Yard Addition A Beehive of Activity
The Puget Sound Navy Yard development employs 1,800 men with large congressionally funded plans. At Bremerton and Charleston construction reaches tents and homes as Merritt Hall begin new houses. A $35,000 apartment near the Chester street gate rises while merchants prosper and workers enjoy eight hours, Saturdays off, and 30 days summer vacation.
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Puget Sound Navy Yard
Congress
Bremerton
Charleston
Merritt & Hall
Sturgeon
Chester Street
Navy Yard
Prime Lots Near Navy Yard Offer Big Profit
A promotional notice advertises 200 level lots priced from 125 to 300 with easy terms. It cites proximity to the wharf, stores, schools, and Navy Yard, promising fast resale, free abstract, warranty deed, and daily office hours for selecting locations.
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Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Arming U S Ships Will Be Decided
Administration officials in Washington move toward arming merchant ships amid forced vessel detention in home ports due to the German U boat war. The decision may involve navy arms supplies or a private source to arm ships, with the aim of preventing idle shipping and avoiding public condemnation. The matter, now with the navy for consideration, could involve direct or indirect guns to merchant vessels.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Administration
Germany
United States
Navy
Mars
ANY &Ver
Navy arms all seagoing tugs at Galveston ports
The United States navy has completed arrangements for arming all seagoing tugs at Galveston and other gulf and Atlantic ports, according to a naval official today.
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Galveston
Tex
United States Navy
Gulf and Atlantic
Raider Sinks Two Cruisers Report Claims
Buenos Aires reports persistent rumors of a sea engagement between a German raider and allied patrol vessels. A circulated claim said the raider sunk British cruisers Amethyst and Glasgow off Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, but the report was widely discredited and Amethyst’s last status was a repair anchorage near Rio.
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Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Amethyst
Glasgow
Fernando de Corona
Brazil
Rio
Kaiser Calls Sub Confab Amid Unrestricted Sub Policy
London Feb 12 A conference at the German headquarters today will discuss Germanys unrestricted submarine order with the Kaiser Imperial Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg and top military leaders. The policy was formalized at the Kaisers birthday January 27, according to Amsterdam advices.
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London
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Amsterdam
Kanner
Mooney Set for Death Sentence in San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney, convicted as a participant in the preparedness parade bombing, faces a death sentence tomorrow before Superior Judge Franklin Griffin. Though grim news looms, Mooney appeared cheerful when queried by reporters and deferred comment per his attorney W Bourke Cochran’s instruction.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Franklin Griffin
W. Bourke Cochran
Hello Bill Show to Be Some Whiz at Metropolitan
The B. P. O. i. minstrel show at the Metropolitan theatre next Thursday and Friday nights features about 126 performers and 49 musicians in the orchestra. Caspar Fischer will host a Hippodrome dance on Friday, with several children taking part. An Alaska party endured an eight and a half day trip from Fairbanks to Seattle aboard the steamship Alaska, with temperatures from 28 to 60 below zero.
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Gallet Russe
Metropolitan Theatre
Caspar Fischer
Hippodrome
Fairbanks
Chiting
Seattle
Alaska
End the War With American Power and Unity
A historic call urges mobilization and total effort if the United States enters the war. The speaker asserts full readiness of manpower, ships, and arms, arguing victory is certain with American resolve. A democratic future for Europe is promised, free of monarchies and perpetual wars.
Girl Who Knew Slain Tongman Questioned by Police
Chinese residents hide behind shutters as detectives probe the murder of Harry Wong on Saturday. Jack Lee Wonks is jailed on an open charge after fleeing the scene. a revolver found nearby is linked to the case. Mabel Morris and two other Chinese suspects are questioned as officers seek to untangle a web of conflicting testimony while fearing further violence.
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Tongman
Harry Wong
Jack Lee
Allan Lee Wonks
Lee
Mabel Morris
Milwaukee
Harry
Lee Wong
Kent
John J. Sullivan
Hop Sings
Zemo Offered for Eczema Relief at Drugstores
Quick relief for eczema and related skin ailments is claimed with Zemo from EK W Rose Co Cleveland. Available for 25c or 1 and designed as a penetrating antiseptic liquid that dries without grease and does not stain. It promises to remove eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads and similar troubles.
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EK. W. Rose Co
Clevelan
Marmola Prescription Tablets Claim Fast Fat Loss
An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple way to lose two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise. It claims thousands use the tablets and urges readers to buy from local druggists or order directly from the Marmola Company in Detroit, Michigan.
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All Drugeiste
Zéc
Marmola Company
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Josef Hofmann to perform at Moore Theatre February 26
Renowned pianist Josef Hofmann will give a recital at the Moore Theatre in Seattle on Monday February 26. Seattle is the only Sound city he will visit this winter as part of his tour. A federal food probe directed by President Wilson will commence soon.
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Josef Hofmann
Moore Theatre
Seattle
Wilson
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Neuralgia Relief
An old time pain remedy claims instant relief from neuralgia through gentle rubbing. The ad touts St Jacobs Oil as harmless and non staining, suitable for nerves in the face head or any body part, urging readers to try a small bottle from drug stores.
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St. Jacobs
Old Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy
An old home recipe to darken faded or gray hair using Sage Tea and Sulphur, sold as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound at drug stores. Applied with a sponge or brush, it reportedly covers gray in one or two applications and leaves hair darker, thicker and glossier. The product is marketed as a cosmetic, not a disease treatment.
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Wyeth
Old Couple Endures Gas Escape Attempt In Chicago Cottage
In Chicago on February 12, Albert Straikowski and his wife, Mary, 70 and 90, attempted to kill themselves with gas in a cold, poor cottage. Neighbors broke in to find them unconscious beside a crucifix and candle. Albert was hospitalized. Police seek a son and daughter said to live in Chicago.
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Chicago
Albert Straikowski
Mary
Albert
Pneumania
W. D. Lane: A Dakota-Grown Leader To Seattle Council
W. D. Lane, born March 10, 1867 in Cresco Iowa, rose from a $3 weekly grocery job to Northwestern University merit and Phi Beta Kappa honors. He became a lawyer, state legislator, and Seattle candidate advocating municipal ownership, home rule, jitney regulation, and old age pensions.
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W. D. Lane
Lincoln
Garfield
Young Lane
Northwestern University
Dakota
Tory
Cresco
Iowa
Lane
Phi Beta Kappa
Law School
University of Minnesota
Law College
Roberts County
South Dakota
Seattle
Douglas, Lane and Douglas
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