Georgetown City License Sale Sparks Seattle Debate
A chaotic report outlines tense talks among Georgetown officials and Seattle council members about licenses and a possible sale of saloons. The conference touched on hiring practices, mayoral impact, and immediate representation for the Georgetown district ahead of a March 29 war? city events.
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Geork
Seattland
H.C
Gee
Mayo
Dole
Bouth Park
Georgetown
Seattle
Shipwrecked Captain Foley Reported Near Astoria
Fragmentary text notes a wrecked vessel and Captain Foley with rescue efforts near Astoria Oregon. Mentions possible location details and officials, but exact events are unclear due to damaged source text.
Amendments to city charter recommended by chamber
A disjointed report notes the Commerce Committee recommends Nos 1 2 3 and 5 public works amendments to govern compensation water and departments. It mentions municipal election passage and board provisions with emphasis on efficient city services and departmental segregation.
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Board of
Legal Atta
Men Who Knew Him Call Stokes Insane
Bremerton Washington February 15 testimony from A W Jones and State Senator James W Bryan supports that John Stokes the petty officer injured in a four year confinement and who killed his wife is insane. Both witnesses describe Stokes as irrational in court and in private. Bryant notes defense counsel found the case hopeless as Stokes answered with wild or blank replies.
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Bremerton
Wash
A. W. Jones
James W. Bryan
John Stokes
Stokes
Bavy
Government Hospital
Yakey
Jones
Sryan
Bryan
Navy Yard
Two Board Members Form Legal Working Body
A provision establishes that two members of the board constitute a legal working body, capable of handling authorized duties between full meetings. The rule specifies quorum for decision making and authorizes interim actions under defined scope.
Boosts for Better Postal Stations Visit by Washington Official
Postmaster Russell tours city carriers stations with Bliss N Davis of Washington DC to advocate improvements and equipment boosts. Davis oversees salaries and allowances for the Post Office Department and is the key contact for postmasters seeking raises and benefits.
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Russell
Bliss N. Davis
Washington, D. C
Davis
Post Office Department
Republicans to Meet Tomorrow at Butler Hotel
Walter McClure, chairman of the republican city central committee, calls for a meeting at the Butler hotel tomorrow evening in the banquet room. Newly elected committee men will attend as plans for campaign conduct are outlined and a later meeting with candidates and rallies is arranged.
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Walter McClure
Republican City Central Committee
Butler Hotel
Financial Clearings Update for Tacoma and Portland
Totals show Clearings today at Tacoma and Portland with balances and amounts listed. Figures include 4 today .91 124 112.00 and .81 724 162.00 totaling 246 013.00 across institutions.
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Tacoma
Rgoaloo
Portland
Imperial gift signals friendship with Japan and chambers
A communication from Baron Shibusawa informs Mr. Lowman that imperial appreciation has accepted an insignia presented by associated chambers of commerce. The letter notes steps taken for presentation to the emperor and expresses high regard and renewed friendship between the parties.
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Japan
Lowman
Shibusawa
Yeggm an blows postoffice safe
Menlo Park California February 15 A posse under Sheriff Chat ham searches for the crackeman who blew open the Menlo Park postoffice safe last night and escaped with a small sum. Authorities suspect links to a recent dynamiting at Alvarado and other post office robberies across Southern California. Loot amount remains undetermined.
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Uested Pree
Menlo Park
Cal
Chatham
Southern Pacific
Alvarado
Caifornia
Pioneers of Alaska Seek Congress Aid for Welfare
The Beattle Chamber of Commerce backed a drive by Pfalibanke Igloo No. 4 to urge Congress to provide pensions for aged and sick Alaska pioneer miners. The plan calls on Congress as the sole body with power to secure support for these needy settlers.
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Alaska
Beattle Chamber of Commerce
Pfalibanke Igloo No. 4
Pioneers of
Congress
Alneka
Young Greek Takes Life At Abbot Hotel
John Morris a 22 year old Greek merchant banker in partnership with two men sold his one third interest for 50 to his partners then told a friend he would have his photo taken for his parents in Greece. He bought a revolver and was found dead in his room at the Abbot hotel by the night clerk at six o clock with a revolver cartridge fired through his brain. No motive is known for the suicide.
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John Morris
Abbot Hotel
Pike
Heathe
Morris
Avaras
Greece
Carnegie jolted in train wreck in Pennsylvania
Andrew Carnegie and members of his party to California were bruised when their private car Olivet was struck by an incoming Pennsy train in Pittsburg. Everyone was thrown to the floor and several sustained cuts and bruises as the engine hit the car opposite Carnegie’s window. A second item notes a furious blizzard sweeping the north Mississippi valley and mountain states with wire communication crippled by cold and wind.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Andrew Carneate
California
Pennsyvania Railroad
Steel King
Olivet
Pacific Coast
Persen
Carnegie
Minneapolis
Minn
Missimippi
Mina
Wisconsin
Bitter Winda
Bank heist at Chateworth vault by Petaked gang
Five gunmen dynamited the Citizens' bank vault in Chateworth TL early today and escaped with a sum reported as 910,000 pounds. Police describe the incident as a coordinated robbery but details on suspects and exact amount remain under investigation.
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Wloomington
Citizens’ Bank
Chateworth
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief for Piles
An advertisement appeals to readers with a free trial offer for Pyramid Pile Cure. It claims rapid reduction of inflammation, congestion, itching, and ulcers without surgery and warns against operations and doctors’ bills. The product is said to cost 50 cents a box at drugstores.
Pyramid Drug Coupon Offer Reads Like Sample Ad
A newspaper reader is asked to fill blank coupon lines with name and address to receive a sample Pyramid Pile Cure from Pyramid Drug Company at 240 Pyramid Building Marshall Michigan. The offer promises free sample by mail in plain wrapper.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Mall
Spring Men’s Furnishings Spotlight at 50c to $2.00
The Men's Furnishings Section near the Second and Madison entrance highlights spring and summer washable four-in-hands in plain colors and paneled effects at 50c, outdoor sports stock at 50c and $1, knitted silk four-in-hands at 50c, and dressy striped shirts priced 1.50 and 2.00.
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Second
Madison
Drug Sundries Section Suggestions Noted by Dorothy Vernon
A list of cosmetic and household items with prices includes Dorothy Vernon Perfume at 50¢ per ounce and toilet waters at 25¢ and 50¢, Florida Water 25¢, Sanital Face Cream 19¢, Riker's Tooth Powder 5¢, Sheffield's Tooth Paste 20¢, Rose Water 10¢, Spirits of Camphor 10¢, Household Ammonia 10¢, Raymond's Glove Cleaner 25¢, 4711 Poudre Papier 15¢, 4711 Nail Polish 25¢, Dorin Rouge de Theatre 19¢, Bonar White Castile Soap 8¢, Colgate Bath Soap 5¢, Piret Floor products mentioned.
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Dorin’s
Loz
Colgate
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Ghirardelli
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Seneca
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Palmer
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Sheffield
Raymond's
Piret
Home Journal
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
Albert Hansen
First
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S. H. Jones
Pike Street
Union Street
Fillmore
McDonald’s Hat Store
Everett & Edmonds
City of
Everett
Seseee
Everet
Colman Dock
Minn Erenke
Hasee
Ain Gees
Ind
Sunset Main
Lois
Matinee
Cp. & Lawrence Players
Thelma
Oregon
Oakland
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del Monte
Paso Robles
Santa Barbara
Riverside
Redlands
St. Francis
Potter
Glenwood
City Ticket Office
First Avenue
E. E. Ellis
W. D. Skinner
NEW York Jewelry CO
Isuns Conmy T. Moore Theatre
Leading Playhouse
Henry W. Savages
New York
Merry Widow Orchestra
Matiners
Ey Soc
May Kine
Vening Cohan & Harrie
Royal Tracy
Alhambra Russell & Drew
Shubert Club
Seattle Theatre
Russell & Drew
William Diliante
Matt
Boe
Lottie Williams
Charles Ahearn
Dooley
Sayles
Charlene
Jimmie Lucas
Pauling Moran
Douglas & Douglas
Pantages Theatre
Pauline
Star Theatre
the Man From
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