John D. Exacts Tribute Here in Gasoline Tax
A historical column blames John D. Rockefeller for high gasoline prices in Seattle and King County. It states daily and yearly tax-like payments rise with each cent per gallon increase, citing 18 cents per gallon now versus 11 cents a year ago. The piece argues Rockefeller dominates the market and inflates prices to fuel broader munitions production.
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Seattle
John D
John
King County
New York City
Non-Partisan Meeting Seeks End to Party Lines
A meeting is set for Saturday at 2 PM in the Good Eats cafeteria to promote nonpartisanship in state county and city elections. Prominent former Republicans Democrats socialists and progressives join to elect by merit. A bill to erase party lines will be circulated for signatures and voted on in November.
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Good Eats
Death of Pacific Telephone special agent tied to grief
Edward E Webster 64, former Independent Telephone Co manager, died in Medina after his mother in law and daughter died within six hours. Police linked his death to grief over the family losses. Webster had moved to Medina from Minneapolis, where he had sought the mayoral office.
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Edward E. Webster
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
Independent Telephone Co
Webster
Medina
Minneapolis
Woman fined for selling liquor in Pierce County
Tacoma Feb. 25 the first woman to be convicted in Pierce county for selling liquor under prohibition laws was sentenced to pay a 50 dollar fine and costs. She is Mrs Antoinette Rosin, arrested in a raid in Old Town. Two men were arrested last night in East End raids for illegal liquor selling.
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Tacoma
Pierce County
Antoinette Rosin
Old Town
East End
Steam engine may take horses' place in field trains
American military experts say traction engines may substitute for horses in drawing heavy field pieces. They are testing traction engines at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Heavy cannon was pulled across a railway bridge by steam a feat horses could not accomplish.
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Fort Sill
Oklo
Train bandits hold up Seattle mail car and flee
Robbers burst into a Seattle bound train, forced crew to cut lines and light mains, detonated seven dynamite charges on a safe, and escaped with pockets of mail. Fireman George Wright and clerk Bert Embree were targeted as a gunman fired over heads. Bloodhounds linked with deputies and federal agents searched rural areas while witnesses reported a suspected bandit in town.
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Cartle
Express
Mall Cara
Bert Embree
Moore
Seattle
Seatle
Orient
A. M. Holts
Bert Embre
Trai
Cle Elum
Brewer
Bruce
Campbell
Nela
McGillivray
Boyd
Ware
Elliott
Ravensdale
Kanarket
Auburn
Blackmond
United States Postal
Perkins
Scott Malone
Hodge
Northern Pacific Special Agents’ Department
North Coast Limited
Not a Pimple Anywhere in Sight
An advertisement extols Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a pleasant aid to women with blood disorders, claiming rapid complexion improvement by purifying the blood and cleansing pores. It encourages purchase from any druggist for 50 cents.
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Stuart
Arrest Three In Peace Plot Case
Washington February 25 18 year old ex Rep Fowler Herman Schulters and Henry Martin were arrested today in the Labor's National Peace Council conspiracy case. They refused $5,000 bail and must answer Tuesday in New York in an indictment.
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Washington
Taylor
New York
National Peace Council
Fowler
Herman Schulters
Henry Martin
Portland Scandal Deepens as Three Are Arrested
Portland reports three men jailed on charges of tapping wires at the office of Dr. Anna Wheeler wife of Dr. Glenn Wheeler. The affair follows a string of alleged persecutions including a libel case against F. D. Stephenson and private detectives shadowing Mrs Wheeler amid rumors of a Turkish port exile for Dr Wheeler.
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Portland
Anna Wheeler
Glenn Wheeler
Fair Doctor
Mra. Wheeler
Mra Wheeler
Stephenson
Attorney Tom Dovell Dies at 47 A Seattle Leader
Funeral plans are set for William Thomas Dovell prominent attorney who died after a three month pneumonia battle at his Seattle home 1415 Be Roy St He served as president of the Washington State Bar Association defended Taft delegates and led major corporate related cases He was born in Walla Walla and leaves a widow and three children
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William Thomas Dovell
Seattle General Hospital
Roy St. Dovell
Washington State Bar Association
Navy or Black Poplin Belted Coat with Flat Cuffs
A navy blue or black poplin belted coat on the second floor. It is fully lined with flat turned back cuffs and collar. The item emphasizes a classic tailored style likely aimed at dress or formal wear.
Art Young Set to Face Trial in Conspiracy Case
Olympia February 25 Art Young Tacoma saloonkeeper linked to John F Gillies ex Industries claim agent in a conspiracy to loot state funds. Gillies already convicted of grand larceny after a 20 hour jury deliberation. this marks a second conviction.
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Olympia
Art Young
Tacoma
John F. Gillies
Industries
John M. Wilson
Gillies
Pioneer Abigail Graves Dies at 99 in Oregon
Abigail K Graves, a long known Oregon pioneer woman, dies in McKenna Tacoma area at age 99 just short of 100. Her death marks the passing of a notable early settler and community figure in the region.
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Tacoma
Mis
Abigail K. Graves
Oregon
McKenna
Preparedness of the TEETH and world needs
A fragment advocating dental readiness as a path to better health and appearance. It urges enabling every child to attend school and every family to own a home with food and clothing, and for all to afford dental care. The note is signed by Edwin J. Brown with an address in Toho First Ave and Washington Blocks.
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Edwin J. Brown
Tin First Ave
Lateen
Washington
Free Trial Coupon From A Stuart Co
A Stuart Co offers a free trial package of Calcium Wafers. Readers are urged to send name street city state and return mail to the Stuart Building Marshall Michigan for the trial sample.
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A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Stuart
Coconut Oil Soap for Hair Care
A gentle hair cleansing method recommends ordinary refined coconut oil with water to create a rich lather that cleanses the scalp and hair without alkali. It claims the oil leaves the scalp soft, hair lustrous and easy to manage, with inexpensive, long lasting supply for the whole family.
Governor Dunne Struggles With Names in Washington
Illinois Governor Dunne admits a poor memory for names. In Washington he was unable to recall the surname of his son Richard's fiancée, causing him notable embarrassment during a visit.
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Dunne
Ilinois
Washington
Richard
Introductory Prices On Sanitol Face Cream And Skincare
A historic ad lists Sanitol Face Cream at introductory prices of 25c and 10c for offers, plus various cosmetic and health items. Products include Daggett Ramsdell Cold Cream at 32c, Purola Witch Hazel Cream, Armour Venetian Bath Tablets, Pond's Extract items, Purola Sea Salt, Squibb's Talcum, Colgate Ribbon Dental Cream, and manicure sets.
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Daggett & Ramsdell
Armour
Colgate Ribbon
ETERCRAFT Linen Paper Sets Offer Variety
ETERCRAFT linen fabric paper comes in six sizes and styles. The box includes 24 sheets and 24 envelopes for 18 cents.
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Etercraft
Ficor
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Wilson
Damascus
Syria
National Market Co
Pike St
Fourth and Pike
Palace Market
L.C. Smith
Florida
Lighthouse
Washington Creamery
E.e.webster
Tom’ Dovell
Mel Dougall
Outhwick
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Elk and Holly
Chicago
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Petrograd
Krzerum
Riszch
Adele Fielde
San Jose
Geo. A. Jones
Adele M. Fielde
Ing
Sutton
Gheough Damerel & CO
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Trav
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