Railroads Fight Canal Costs and Benefits in Panama Debate
Rear Admiral Evans argues railroads block water competition and Panama Canal efficiency. He cites steamship speed, cost reductions, and freight efficiency as reasons to favor canal use, warning against railroad rates throttling water transport. The piece frames a long standing clash over national transportation policy and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evana
Panama Canal
Oregon
Pacific
Atlantic
Iartia
Evans
Panama
New Orleans
Colom
Mid-Winter Pullman Trip Offered From Seattle
Paget Sound midwinter excursion departs Seattle with stops in Portland Grants Pass Ashland San Francisco Oakland San Jose Paso Robles Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Special round trip fares 87.95 from Seattle 86.26 from Tacoma cover rail fare meals and a Pullman berth for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Los Angeles
Portland
Grants Paes
Brag Wt
Ashland
Oregon
San Francisco
Springs
Oakland
San Josn
Paso Robles
Santa Barbara
Galtiernia
Tacoma
Faulkner Girl Found In Hotel Amid Custody Turmoil
A Seattle woman reunited with her baby after a lengthy custody battle and alleged abuse by her husband. She described repeated attacks in Vancouver and Spokane and a threat to kill her if she cried out. Police planned to return the child to Seattle with Faulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner
Spo
Harvard Av. N
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Spokane
Miller schedules busy week for United Labor mayoral bid
Charles H. Miller the United Labor party candidate for mayor outlines a packed slate of rallies in Seattle. Events include Tuesday at Williams hall Southeast Seattle Wednesday at Kidd's hall Green Lake Thursday at Wisterhall Ballard Friday at Altman's hall 24th av and Lane st Saturday at Labor Temple. Also noted are speakers Paul Mobr W H Smith and a councilman candidate. Leonard W Riley BD D will preach at Tabernacle Baptist Sunday. pulpit committee members named for selecting a new minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Miller
United Labor Party
Williams’ Hall
Seattle
Kidd's
Spokane
Leonard W. Riley
Tabernacle Baptist Church
RE. Harrison
16Th
Av. N
John Marvin Dean
Mra
TH. Black
H. J. Cutting
C. Jackson
Chas
Kirkpatrick
Robt
Auctioned At Guprein Court Judges
New York Feb 23. Wil liam J Connors fingered as the man behind a claim that Supreme Court judges have been auctioned in New York. Fingy Connors, a Newark political power, welcomes the probe, promising to name witnesses and reveal who paid what for judges. The dispute pits Tammany under Charles Murphy against upstate democrats led by Fingy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Supreme Court
William J. Connors
Fingy
Legislative Investigation Committees
Connors
Legislative Committee
Tammany
Charles Murphy
Fingy Con Nore
Odds and Ends From A Distant News Sheet
A collage of quirky notices from cities like Portland Port Lima Washington Pittsburgh and Olympia. Items include a knife attack in Costa Rica a telephone accident in Payallup court and political quips along with a miner accident and a child’s toy fire hazard.
Police Officers Dance Tonight at Seattle Ball
Seattle policemen abandon patrol duties for a grand ballroom evening at Lesch Park pavilion. Mayor Miller will lead the grand march as officers and guests mingle, with shifts adjusted to ensure city protection during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Department
Lesch Park
Miller
Arson and murder tied to Caly arrest after hotel killing
In Kitsap County Eaton, rancher John B. Smith was attacked by three Russians. Caly, tied to a robbery motive over a defrauded payment, was arrested in Seattle after a magazine bearing his name surfaced. The Phoenix hotel victim was identified as Niki Fedoroff by his wife and a lodging house proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nela Sonjau
Kitsap County
Star
Caly
Eaton
John B. Smith
Smith
Seattle
Emil Caly
Pedereff
Phoenix Hotel
Kingston Ranch
Feld
Peld
Phoenix
Fedoroff
Nikifor Fedoroff
First Ay
Vancouver
Hsid
Uglodging House
Trunks to Be Opened in Court in Absconding Trial
Mrs. Inex Peterson, divorced, stands trial for absconding after leaving the Lincoln hotel owing 103 dollars. Her trunks were detained by the hotel and will be opened in Judge Ronald's court to verify claimed contents worth around 250 dollars. If contents match her description, the case proceeds. if not, she faces additional charges and a 1000 dollar bond for mortgage fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald
Inex Peterson
Lincoln
Othello Improvement Contest Rewards Quick Wits
The Othello Improvement Company invites readers to write a brief title story Why I Should Invest in Othello. Awards include an acre of Fruit Land at Othello Highlands for best entry and cash prizes for runners up. Entry requires no fee and no special training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othello Improvement Company
Northwest
Jack London
Othello Highlands
Othello
Improvement Company
Fashionable Suits and Coats in Varied Fabrics
In this sale several models present suits in black and white checks, broken plaids, serges, and fancies in colors like reseda green, wistaria, and grays. Coats range 32 to 34 inches, some with black moire or satin collars. skirts feature new plaited styles and tunic effects. Prices cited are 15.00, 18.50, and 20.00 with lining in messaline or satin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistaria
Messaline
Reseda
Salexroom
Attractive Spring Hats at Basement Salesroom Prices
A Basement Salesroom millinery showing features stylish spring hats priced at 3.75, 5.00 and 7.50. Styles include small turbans wide-brim Sailors and tricornes with chip milan braids Neapolitan horse hair and grass aigrettes. Trimmings include flowers quills crushed bows and ribbons.
Excellent Values in Serviceable Corsets at 50c
In the basement salesroom the Lenox Corset offers strong jean construction with lace finish and two hose supporters for the average figure. The Gem Corset in batiste suits slender figures with lace trim and attached hose supports. The Trophy Corset in coutil features a high bust and medium hip with lace top and attached hose supporters.
New Shipment of Women’s House Dresses Priced at $1.00
A new shipment of women’s one piece house dresses offers good quality calico in black and white plaid or gray and white stripe. Styles feature shirt-waist design, long sleeves, turn over collar or Dutch neck, and a five-gored skirt with inverted plait in back, all at $1.00.
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Bob Evans
Ditch
Larcer and Peorin
London
By Oy
Tis Ae Tagertanes
Inter Beamwe
Robley D. Evans
Paget Sound
Oreg
Suthers
Aly
Paulline
Ters
C.H. Miller
Jim Hill
Louie
Port Lima
Costa Rica
Ane Ae
Zelaya
Aldrich
Washington
Meyer
Morris
Edmiralia
Payallup
George Dickenson
George
Vienna
Erm- Kine
Prana Jones
Greece
Choorge
Ballinger
Taft
United States
James B. Perkins
Dickens
Brooklyn
Fairbanks
Alaska
Iditarod
Olympia
John Hutchinson
Lewte County
Bremerton
Galveston
Ortie Hamilton
Walla Walla
Pittsburg
Ueval Jesuit
North Yakima
Little Walton Stedman
le Ts
Vedoroff
Ness
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Safesroom
Home Journal Patterns
Frederick & Nelson, Incorporated
Albert Hansen
First and
Cherry
Optical
Everett & Edmonds
City of
Everett
Colmandock Steamer
James D. Hoge
N. BB. Solner
Pardha and Sehmits
J. DD. Lowee
B. Stewart
C. HL Bebh
McCormick
Jaemes Lowe
Th Solner
Cherry Street
Oranches
Dallard, Georgetown
Kenton
Victor Talking Machines
Pacific Conat
Steiaway
Second Avenue
Union Street
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Reliable Credit House
Soaplake
Bhekins Moving & Stohageh CO
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