Something Is Wrong in Puget Sound Traction System Management
The article argues management fault in the Puget Sound Traction Co’s street railway operation. It notes receipts cover expenses but a deficit exists in 1920 after fare hikes and more car miles in 1919. Debates whether depreciation, taxation, and city funding allure mismanagement and burdens on taxpayers.
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Puget Sound Traction Co
Puget Sound Trac Light & Power Co
Municipal Railway
Pu- Sound Traction Co
Puget Sound Trac Co
Caldwell
Caldwell Oliver T. Erickson
Itzgerald
Fitzgerald
Stone & Webster
Spirit communication test ends in Bradford death in Detroit
In Detroit on February 6 Professor Thomas Lynn Bradford killed himself to prove communication with the dead. Ruth Starkweather Doran, heir to a Detroit family, claimed to receive his message in a controlled séance, with several witnesses present and a final signed testimonial.
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Detroit
Mich
Thomas Lynn Bradford
Ruth Starkweather Doran
Bradford
Mia Doran
Hia
Mrs. Doran
Tam
Cal Living Head
Black Cat raid links wire to evidence in Lake Forest case
A federal wiretap at the Black Cat roadhouse near Lake Forest Park yielded recordings used by Sheriff Starwich and Prosecutor Douglas to press charges against D. N. Schoon and Aaron Sparen for joint operation. Individuals tied to the private detective agency were under surveillance as agents of a federal department face bail.
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Lake Forest Park
Iff
Matt Starwich
Persona Fl
Federal Gament
Malcolm Doug
D. N. Schoon
Aaron McSparen
All Property
Black Cat
D. N. Schoonover
Aaron Sparen
Starwich
Black 7
Attor
Malcolm Douglas
$3,000 Robbery On Rainier Road in Tacoma
A lone highwayman stopped an auto party of three on Mt highway near Tacoma early today. E. C. Beagle J. F. Righter and Mrs. Marie Rogers were the victims. The masked robber forced Righter into his car, relieved occupants of valuables, took Mrs. Rogers diamonds and $350 from Righter.
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Tacoma
Mt. Highway
E. C. Beagle
J. F. Righter
Marie Rogers
Righter
Caruso Continues His Improvement
New York February 22 Enrico Caruso shows further improvement and officials of the Metropolitan Opera Co say once he recovers he will sing better than ever.
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New York
Enrico Caruso
Metropolitan Opera Co
Caruso
Lever
Whitwell to Speak on Gas Efficiency in Seattle
George E. Whitwell of the University of Washington will discuss efficiency and economy in the manufacture distribution and utilization of illuminating gas. The address for the Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society is in Bagley Hall at 2 p m on Wednesday. Public invited.
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George E. Whitwell
Department of Chemistry
University of Washington
Puget Sound
American Chemical Society
Bagley Hall
Man Sues Ex Wife for Alimony Owed Since 1916
William Wedgwood files in superior court seeking $25 monthly alimony from Mary Jane Wedgwood as per 1916 divorce decree signed by former Superior Judge Kenneth Macintosh. He alleges no payments have been made since the divorce.
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Wiliam Wedgwood
Mary Jane Wedgwood
Wedgwood
Kenneth Macintosh
In Memory of George Washington Let Truth Prevail
Editorial urging public vindication for C B Fitzgerald a former Seattle mayor and his family alleging false corruption claims a year ago. It advocates voting Fitzgerald to the city council two weeks hence citing fare policy and railway finance under Mayor Caldwell and urging reform and accountability.
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George Washington
Seattle
C. B. Fitzgerald
Puget Sound Traction Co
Fitzgerald
Ballard
Mrs. Fitzgerald
Burns
Grand Jury
Caldwell
Six Picked as Council Candidates in Seattle Primary
Six candidates were nominated for Seattle city council including former mayors George F. Cotterill and C. B. Fitzgerald. John E. Carroll led with 13 024 votes, A Lou Cohen 6 964, T H Holton 9 001, Cotterill 8 943, C W Doyle 8 086, and Fitzgerald 7 962. One incumbent A F Haas was defeated with 4 862 votes as other runners trailed. The day’s total 4 641 votes showed little late interest.
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Seattle
George F. Cotterill
C. B. Fitzgerald
John F. Carroll
T. H. Bolton
John E. Carroll
A. Lou Cohen
T. H. Holton
George FF. Cotterill
C. W. Doyle
James A. Johnson
BE. W. Meise
Slaughter
C. A. la ‘Grave
Seattle Council Opposes Bond Bill Limiting Court Rulings
Seattle's city council unanimously opposes a proposed bill in the legislature that would keep bonds valid even if subsequent court decisions undermine them. A Monday committee vote directed the council's legislative committee to work against the measure.
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Seattle
Supreme Court
Landis Rules Todt For St. Louis Americans
Judge K M Landis issues his first baseball decision as commissioner awarding the title to Phil Todt to the St Louis Americans after the St Louis Nationals claimed Todt rights. The ruling settles the ownership dispute and marks Landis first act in office.
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Chicago
K. M. Landis
Phil Todt
St. Louis Americans
St. Louis Nationals
Todt
Dry Agents Attend Policemen’s Ball Night Show of Support
Federal prohibition agents led by Director McDonald will attend the policemen’s ball tonight. McDonald said the presence is not to be construed as in the line of duty.
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Prohibition
McDonald
Vanished 8-Inch Chinese Dog Reported Missing
A fluffy tailed Chinese dog eight inches high disappeared from Lawrence Dressel at 604 W McGraw Tuesday. Police pursued leads but have yet to locate the pet.
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Lawrence Dressel
W. McGraw
Massacre Reported in shrubbery damage
A. J. Warren of 1953 26th Ave. N. reported to police Tuesday the massacre of his garden. A variegated laurel was headless and a rhododendron was knifed in the incident.
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A. J. Warren
26Th Ave
Tramps Occupy Dunlap School for Hotel de Gink
A report states tramps are using the Dunlap school as a Hotel de Gink and the janitress informed police on Tuesday about the situation.
Allies Frown on Greece Claims in Sevres Reopening
In London on February 22 the allied supreme council appeared to back away from supporting Greece in its claims to former Turkish provinces. Greece presented its claims yesterday while Turkish demands for restoration of Severes-awarded territory were scheduled to be heard next.
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Greece
London
Allied Supreme Council
Sevres
Popular music to be fumigated for purity in New York
In New York on February 22 the Protective association reported that the board of governors urged publishers of modern songs to drop any lyric not chemically pure. Officials said publishers risk losing support and songs with indecent construction will be barred from top vaudeville theatres.
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New York
E. C. Mill
Victory for Seattle Seen
Indications of Seattle’s victory in the hearing before the United States Shipping Board in Washington D C on ship allocation were telegraphed by Seattle representatives. Admiral Beacon favored concentrating ships in ports with competition while Seattle faces British and Japanese rivals. Seattle is expected to retain the five 535 foot liners allotted here, with a board retirement anticipated about March 4.
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Seattle
United States Shipping Board
Washington
D. C
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
W. 8. Beacon
Porta
Tima
Portland
Shipping Board
School Kids Raise 1 Dollar for Lunchless Day
Miss Minerva Meyer of Interlake School donated 1 dollar to the Seattle hungry people fund on Lunchless Day. Room 20 at Interlake School organized the drive and contributed the amount.
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the Star Today
Minerva Meyer
Interlake School
Seattle
Impolite Burglar Steals Clothing From Home
A burglar entered through a rear window at 418 23rd Ave S, stealing clothing valued at several score dollars from J. E Redford Monday night. Local authorities report the incident as a theft entry.
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J. E Redford
23Rd Ave
S&s
Belgium Bond Payment Plan Proposed by Wilson
President Wilson asked Congress to accept German bonds as payment for Belgium debts contracted before the armistice. The plan was announced at the White House in Washington on February 22.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Belgium
White House
Immigration Bill Is Accepted by House
The house accepted the senate emergency immigration bill as a substitute for the Johnson bill. It limits new immigration for fifteen months to three percent of nationals from any country now resident in the United States, instead of prohibiting all immigration for a year.
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Washington
Senate
United States
House
Gasoline War Pleases Denver Motorists
Denver motorists welcomed the escalating gasoline price war as prices dropped to 20.7 cents a gallon set by the O'Malley-Kelly Oil Co. The Apex company announced it would meet the reduction, signaling intensified competition in the local market.
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Denver
O'Malley-Kelly Oil Co
Apex Company
Purple Stocking Gang Arrested After Secret Loot Discovered
In Sokane detectives arrest Walter H. Hayes 83 A Thod 82 8 Co Riddle 84 Jogner and P Lynch 90 on charges linked to a loot haul recovered from the home of State Senator Guy B Groff. The suspects allegedly used rifled telephone pay boxes and hid loot in a purple stocking.
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Purple Stocking
Walter H. Hayes
A. Thod
Sailor
Co. Riddle
Jogner
P. Lynch
Montgomery, Peyser
Phillips
Sokane
Guy B. Groff
Prohibition Raid Ends In Hotel Brawl On Washington's Birthday
A liquor raid at the New Occidental hotel on First Avenue led to a hand to hand brawl between Prohibition Agent Leonard Regan and hotel proprietor HL Hallowell. Nickelson, a patron, was jailed on liquor charges, while Regan sustained bruising and a black eye. The fight began when Hallowell confronted officers and smashed a bottle during the struggle.
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New Occidental
First Ave
HL Hallowell
N. H. Nickelson
Washington
Leonard Regan
Prohibition
McDonald
Hallowell
Nick
Regan
Dental
Nickelson
Newel
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