Splash, T MaMahon Braces Ice Cold Sound Swim
The stubborn attorney Thomas B. MacMahon, famed West Seattle figure, dives into the icy Puget Sound at Alki Point. He battles the cold waves for ten minutes before returning to shore, then heads on to his private camp praising his health stunt.
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Alki Point
Ewan
Omy MacMahon
Thomas B. MacMahon
West Seattle
Sera
Thomas BB
MacMahon
Thomas E. MacMahon
Venus
Strand
Paget Sound
Port Binkeley
Mile
Life of John Albert Johnson by Newsmen
Frank A. Day and Theodore M. Knappen write the Johnson biography for Forbes & Co. They detail his rise from poverty to national prominence, the Western unity theme, and the migration of Swedish workers to the Northwest. The work supports Mrs. Johnson, widow of the late governor.
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John A. Johnson
West
Seattle
Pacific
John Albert Johnson
Forbes & Co
Chicago
Frank A. Day
Litaniois
Theodore M. Knappen
Minneapolis
Johnson Press
Democratic Party
Minnesota
Lincoln
Johnson
Northwest
Gov. Johnson
Book Offers Inspiration for Youth Across the Nation
A literary work aims to foster national spirit among readers and youth while supporting Washington and Oregon through exclusive agency. The publisher, H. L. Knappen, operates from the American Bank building in Seattle and holds rights for the two states.
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Seattle
H. L. Knappen
Hank Building
Washington
Oregon
Federated Improvement Clubs endorse four amendments
The Federated Improvement clubs adopted resolutions endorsing amendments 8 10 11 and 18 and condemning nine others Proposed amendment 8 creates a 21 member municipal plans commission to procure city wide advancement plans Amendment 16 allows city treasurer to pay warrants only when signed and registered by the city comptroller Amendment 11 requires comptroller general supervision of city finances and monthly fund reports Amendment 13 would replace partisan ballots with non partisan single ballot city elections The condemned amendments include Nos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and others related to department structure police staffing and a new purchasing department
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Federated Improvement Clubs
Municipal Plans Commission
Light
Sikcom
Board of Public Works
Tobacco Fire Sparks Public Stir in North Yakima
In North Yakima on February 22, Dr S M Martin evangelist, faced 22 young men who emptied their tobacco from pockets and laid it on a church pulpit. They then carried the smoke outside as nicotine and Grenats burned. The youths pledged a life fight against tobacco use by others.
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Detter Press North
AKIMA
North Yakima
S. M. Martin
Christian Church
Frozen pipes prompt call to local plumbers
An urgent notice urges readers to call C. H. Brown Plumbing Co at Main 3500 or Ind. 1300 for frozen pipe repairs. The brief item lists address 235 Pine and mentions service availability.
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C. H. Brown Plumbing Co
Ind
Laura Biggar Must Pay 75000 for 30 Cent Husband
The New York jury awarded actress Laura Biggar 75000 dollars in a sensational case about a perceived marital entanglement with Dr. Charles Hendrick and a dispute over a New Jersey estate. The outcome follows Biggar’s earlier attempt to contest a millionaire Bennett’s will and her involvement with Hendrick.
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New York
Laura Biggar
Aera
Allenat
Charles H Nee
Agndrieck
Brooklyn
Feetlefiura Biggar
New Jersey
Bennett
Hendrick
Laura
Denny Hill Regrade Proposal Moves Forward
At a Denny School meeting, property owners backed a petition for Denny Regrade No. 2 to gauge support for the plan. City Engineer Thomson estimated a total cost near 1,000 606, covering regrading streets alleys and lots, water mains sewers and paving. Real estate owner Charles Cowen opposed the project citing no urgent need and tax burden. The engineer added each full-sized lot could face about 10 000 in expenses and taxes to finish the work.
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Denny School
Thomson
Fifth Av
Denny Way
Eastlake Av
Charles Cowen
Gineer Thenenn
Noodle Newsboys Rally Leaders To Seattle Charity Event
Philadelphia newsboys organizer known as Noodles addresses Seattle families on Saturday. He speaks on slum life in New York, with moving pictures and music, inviting mothers and fathers to attend free. Entries for a Thursday carnival at Majestic Theatre will include contests and wrestling.
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Dom Pauli Kruger
South Africa
Philadelphia
Pretoria
New York
Seattle
George Harrison
Majestic Theatre
Taft
Eigth
Uncle Sam hires a Chinese girl in San Francisco
Ban Francisco February 22 A well educated Chinese girl named Tye Leung prepares to assume duties as assistant to the matron at the new hospital facility. The employment marks a notable step in government hiring of Chinese nationals in civil service roles.
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Ban Francisco
Cal
Tye Leung
Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief
A local health note touts Pape's Diuretic as a cure for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims rapid action eliminating night urination, nervous symptoms and general malaise by cleansing the kidneys and urinary tract with a fifty cent course from Cincinnati makers.
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Pape
Pape, Thompson & Pape
Cincinnati
Immigration station notes in Angel Island tale
Fragmentary report describes a Chinese woman employed by the United States government at Angel Island in the harbor. She was appointed by Immigration Commissioner North from the ranks of the assistant service, and is praised for safeguarding a child from a dangerous Chinese quarter under the ward of Miss Donaldine ru, superintendent of the mission.
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Angel Feland
Thia Harbor
Tye
United States
Joffie
North
Assis Skasi
Occidental Mielon Ag Berg
Donaldine
Miction
Fire Devours Large Part of Priest River Town
A meat shop in Priest River Idaho sparked a fast spreading blaze that consumed about two thirds of the town by ten this morning. A special train was assembled at Newport and is en route to aid in efforts to combat the fire.
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Wash
Priest River
Idaho
Newport
Pyramid Pile Cure Testimonial Promo
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure for piles, offering free samples by mail and testimonials from readers. It urges readers to send name and address for a free trial, promising cures and savings on doctor bills.
Pyramid Pile Cure Coupon Offer
A mail back coupon from PYR AMID DRUG COMPANY invites customers to send their name and address to 241 Pyramid Building Marshall Michigan to receive a free sample of Pyramid Pile Cure mailed in plain wrapper.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
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My Vested Presse
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the Shoemaker
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Ramble No
Seatile
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A. Bridge & CO
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Iton Splendid
Yester
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Union
NEW York Jewelry Co
Pike and
Alaska
G. R. WH
First Ave
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EDWIN
BROWN
Columbia
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