Legislature Presses Battle to Block Soldier Bill
Washington lawmakers keep hope alive to defeat Senator Lamping’s soldier bill amid talk of philanthropy driven loan bureaus. The article notes concerns about pawn shop lending, outlines proposed philanthropic loan associations, and mentions Spokane and Tacoma plans to form corporations to supply small loans through charitably funded schemes.
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Lympia
Washington
Sage Foundation
Hassett
Spa
New York
Spokane
Tacoma
Fish Waste Bill Aims to Save Salmon Industry
Game Commissioner seeks urgent reforms to curb wasteful fishing methods threatening salmon runs. A proposed bill targets wholesale waste and urges immediate action to prevent industry collapse within a year or two. The measure was discussed at the Division Council of Patriotic Service annual meeting.
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Division Council of Patriotic Service
Wil
Warren Ave
Land Settlement Bills To Be Debated In Olympia
Olympia Feb 24 lawmakers will hear two land settlement bills and discuss the state reclamation act. The measures aim to populate arid and swamp lands with homesteaders and outline state and federal roles in land clearing, purchases, and long term payments to returned soldiers and other citizens.
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Olympia
House
State Reclamation Service
State College
Carrien
Lane
Interior Department
Appropriation Bill in Olympia Set for Subcommittee
Olympia February 24 The budget bill with a 19 million dollar appropriation and a 10 mill tax levy moves to the appropriation committee subcommittee for completion. Key items include 445000 for University of Washington building and repairs and 426000 for State College at Pullman.
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Olympia
University of Washington
State College
Pullman
Bellingham Normal
Cheney and Feileneburg
Northwest
State Bureau of Statistics
Fails To Claim 20000 Jewels In San Francisco
Jewels valued at twenty thousand dollars sit unclaimed at police headquarters awaiting their owner Mrs. Josephine K. McAllister or McApachee to obtain a court order for recovery. A tall brunet described woman matching the name has not been found after a dinner at the St Francis hotel. Police note the owner, a presumed wealthy New Yorker, may avoid publicity.
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Ban Francisco
Josephine K. McAllister
McAllister
Mece
Fatal crash on Fourth Ave and Jackson St injures driver
A pedestrian, Alex Wilson, 43, of 206 Jackson St., died hours after a Saturday night auto truck collision at Fourth Ave and Jackson St. John Mitchell, of 811 Millynard Ave., is held by police for a full investigation.
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Fourth Ave
Jackson St
John Mitchell
Millynard Ave
Alex Wilson
Mitchell
Veiled Prophets entertain at Masonic temple event
An Arabia era lodge entertainment program and dinner were hosted Saturday at the Masonic temple by An gora grotto No. 82 Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm.
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Blue Lodge
Masonic Temple
Mystic Order
Legislature Fights Lamping Soldier Reward Bill Amid Economy Push
In Olympia on February 24, lawmakers press against the Lamping bill as part of a broader economy campaign. Publicity campaigns cite no statewide need while soldiers and veterans groups urge passage, with Beattie officials and veterans associations backing the measure.
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Olympia
Hart
Lamping
Capitol
Laws to Enforce Prohibition May Not Be Enacted
Washington leaders say opposition to enforcement laws will block their passage this session. If no enforcement act is enacted before July 1 when prohibition starts, the country will have a dry law but no means to enforce it.
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Washington
Rent Bill Set for Public Hearing in Olympia
Senate bill No. 210 would create an estate fair rentals commission with a landlord and a renter and a neutral member. A public hearing is planned in Olympia Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Anti Rent Profiteering League will present rental data and arguments in favor. The Real Estate Men's Association opposes the measure saying it burdens fair owners.
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Olympia
Olympia Tuemiay
Anti
Seattle
Real Estate Men's Association
Large Wilson’s Modern Business College class graduates
One hundred seventy seven students will receive diplomas at the annual graduation exercises held at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple corner Piere Street and Harvard Avenue. It is the largest class in the college’s history with Prof. C. P. Bissett of the University of Washington among speakers and Henry Ft. King presiding as Rotary Club president.
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Wilson
Modern Business College
Masonic Temple
Prie St
Harvard Ave
C. P. Bissett
University of Washington
Henry Ft. King
Rotary Club
Knights of Columbus Leader to Visit Seattle for War Work Record
James A. Winherty supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus will arrive in Seattle Friday to present the record of War work of the organization both at home and abroad and to aid in the local campaign for increased memberships.
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James A. Winherty
The
Knights of Columbia
Seattle
U. of C
Seattle Woman Found Dead in Stockton Hotel Room
A Seattle woman identified as Mary R Jackson of Beattie was found dead in a Stockton hotel room on Saturday. Police report she had no listed relatives in Seattle and her directory entry does not appear.
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Seattle
Mary R Jackson
Beattie
Stockton
Cal
Graduation Recital Set For February 25
Mrs. Katt Frederickson is to be presented in a graduation recital on February 25 by the Margaret Olwen Hchod of Expression and Dramatic Art.
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Katt Frederickson
Margaret Olwen
Street battle in Berlin leaves four dead and 24 wounded
A Budapest dispatch reports a clash between unemployed demonstrators and police in Berlin resulting in four deaths and 24 injuries. The incident occurred amid ongoing unrest in the city as authorities attempt to restore order.
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Pole
Berlin
Budapest
State criminology report hints at varied professions by day
The annual criminology report notes editors cheesemakers and undertakers showing wit or skill, with only one of each facing Myettee Inet eos day. The fragmentary text implies distinct professional categories connected to a legal or criminal context.
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New York
Pel
Bon Marche Blouses Distinctive and Becoming
An advertisement highlights Bon Marche blouses crafted from georgette of good quality that will wear remarkably well and suit many figures with distinctive, becoming lines.
Wash Goods Novelties for Spring at Bon Marche Store
Fashion and Colonial dress fabrics displayed on the lower main floor include delightful wash goods and novelties for making frocks waists and children's clothes. Foulard and conventional designs come in color combos light and dark, 38 inches wide. dainty Voiles 36 and 38 inches wide with stripes or leafy patterns. Also 36 inch fancy silk mixtures in brown rose pearl gray French blue taupe copper and pink with self color designs.
Spring Dressmaking Silk Specials At Bon Marche
Home dressmakers prepare for spring and Easter with a range of fabrics on the Bon Marche upper main floor. 44 inch part wool Plaids at 1.25 a yard, 40 inch all wool French Serge at 1.75, 56 inch Granite Cloth at 2.65, 86 inch Silk mixed Poplin at 1.25, 85 inch Fancy Silks and Satins at 1.45, 85 inch Black Chiffon Taffeta Silk at 1.65. Campaign highlights Y W C A support with asks for contributions.
Satin Camisoles For Georgette Blouses In Spring Styles
New satin camisoles add charm under georgette blouses with dainty trims. Flesh colored option features shadow lace and cap sleeves priced $1.25. Pink slipover style with ribbon straps and hemstitching and French knots costs $1.50. Third Floor Bon Marche.
Colorful Slipover Sweaters for Women Misses and Children
The Bon Marche offers medium weight zephyr and Shetland slipover sweaters in plain or fancy knits with large sailor or long roll collars. Spring colors priced at 5.00, 6.95, and 7.50, second floor. The World’s Almanac for 1919 is now available at 50 cents.
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BON Marche
Comprehensive Home Laundry Goods Advertised for Busy Households
A catalog of laundry equipment highlights essentials for a well run home wash. Requisites include Universal Wringers with ball bearings, folding benches, No. 2 galvanized wash tubs, Crown sanitary wash boards, heavy tin wash boilers, folding wall clothes dryers, Mrs Potts irons, assorted clothes pins with apron, American clothes line, galvanized water pails, and Springer folding ironing boards.
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Sen. Lamping
Welt
Philanthro
Rumania
Ferdinand
Marie
the Bon Marches
Belgium
Short
State Federation of Labor
Maj
Maurice Thompson
Frank P. Mullen
Charles Winders
Ivory Bank of Beattie
William S H. Moore
Buainema
Beattle
Huilding Owners’ Association
Senate Military Committee
Biut
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