City seeks halt to cuts in streetcar service
A councilman introduces a resolution asking Seattle Public Service Commission to require Seattle Electric Co to show cause for discontinuing through service on many routes. The company will run stub lines on Alki and Fauntleroy and has placed shuttle cars on North 40th and other routes to test service.
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Tfes Keth
Seattle Electric Co
Ofta
Electric Company
Alki
Fauntleroy
40Th
Hesketh
Epro. Fee Commission
Electric Co
Alki and Fauntleroy Streetcar Routes Cut Short
Puget Sound Traction Light Power Co cuts Alki and Fauntleroy lines shortening service. Beginning Sunday the Alki and Fauntleroy cars will run north on First Avenue only to Yesler as a transfer point, ending the full length to the business district. Reductions target long haul routes with limited jitney competition.
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Fitney
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Alki
Fauntleroy
First Ave
Yesler
Marcus Talbot Dies of Tumor in Portland
Marcus Talbot, general manager of the Portland port commission, died here after six weeks with a tumor on an artery in his throat. A Northwest shipping figure, he led Alaska Pacific Steamship Co from 1908 to 1910 and joined Portland port in 1911, aged about 55.
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Portland
Marcus Talbot
Portland Port Commission
Northwest
Alaska Pacific Steamship Co
Seattle
Port Commission
Talbot
Turkish capital braces for allied attack
Athens dispatches report Constantinople expects an assault by the allies and moves government records and crown jewels inland. Leading families plan to flee at the first sign of danger as the city prepares for possible siege.
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Athens
Constantinople
Turkey
Angelo Gaudini Runs Amuck On Mercer Island Road Crew
Angelo Gaudini a county road gang worker on Mercer Island threatened to kill and scalp and forced his fellow workmen to flee Deputies captured two gang members at the scene The assailant employed blank cartridges in his gun and fled a brief manhunt followed.
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Angelo Goudini
County Road
Mercer Island
Frank Weir
Gaudini
Aberdeen lumber mills to run at full blast in Grays Harbor
H. Burnett of Aberdeen reports plans to have all lumber mills and camps in the Grays Harbor district operating at full production within 60 days. He notes the Aberdeen Lumber and Shingle Company, already active, is employing more men than ever.
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IS. H. Burnett
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
Aberdeen Lumber and Shingle Co
Burnett
Saloon Repeal Signed Ends Mulct Law in Des Moines
Gov Clarke signed legislation repealing the Mulct law which had required all saloons to close. The move ends prohibitions on saloon operation, marking a shift in Des Moines policy.
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Des Moines
Gov Clarke
Ladies to Hold Meeting at Mrs Thorndike Home
The Central Baptist church ladies will gather for an all day meeting at the home of Mrs M E Thorndike located at 1806 12th avenue. The event focuses on church activities and community fellowship during the Friday gathering.
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The
Central Baptist Church
M. E. Thorndike
12Th Ave
Call for Constitutional Amendment to Ease Firing of Federal Judges
A proposed constitutional amendment would allow removal of federal judges by a two thirds House vote on suitability, bypassing impeachment. It cites the Speer and Wright cases to argue impeachment often fails and judges remain in place despite unfitness.
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Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Speer
Wright
Dayton
Killits
Letters on guns nails and dress in old newspaper
A reader asks about July Fourth salutes noting 48 guns for the states and 21 for national and presidential honors. Other questions cover nail health being linked to overall health, and guidance favors light colors for photographs to preserve youth.
Foresters to Host Card Party in Foresters Hall
The Independent Order of Foresters announce a Thursday evening card party at Foresters Hall 1922 First Avenue. All Foresters and friends invited to attend this social event.
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Independent Order of Foresters
Foresters’ Hall
Lectures on Insurance Course at University of Washington
The third Insurance Course lecture will be given this evening in room 50 Denny Hall. Mr C Thompson will explain the different forms of life insurance in detail.
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University of Washington
Denny Hall
C. Thompson
The Curious Q A Replies On Love and Law
A column blends guidance on engagements and divorce with social advice. Questions address marriage timing, parental authority, remarriage after insanity, and a man’s attempt to win a partner. The reply warns against loveless marriage and notes love’s enduring power beyond wealth or status. Also included is a pork cake recipe from reader Mrs F D.
Seamen's bill moves to Senate after House vote
The House approved the conference report on the La Follette seamen's bill by a viva voce vote and sent it to the Senate. A filibuster is threatened in the upper chamber.
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Washington
House
la Follette Seamen’s
Senate
Cattle Quarantine Ordered in Texas
Austin authorities order a statewide cattle quarantine affecting Canada Mexico and all U S states due to foot and mouth disease. The move aims to prevent spread of the disease across borders and within the country.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Canada
Mexico
Union
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure
Advertises Knowlton's Danderine for 25 cents claiming dandruff disappears and hair stops falling. Claims immediate improvement in hair appearance and scalp health with use, and urges purchase at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Hold Rummage Sale by 62nd M. B Church Side Frye's Market
The ladies of the 62nd Missionary Baptist church will hold a rummage sale next to Frye's Market at Westlake and Pine on Saturday February 27.
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M. B
Frye’s
Westlake and
Pine
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