Terrible Ordeal of Seattle Doctor Told in Letter
Seattle physician Dr George Ensing Jr recounts surviving the sinking of the British steamer Galaxy Castle by a German submarine en route to South Africa. In a harrowing letter he describes loading lifeboats, aiding women and children, and enduring wave after wave as the ship went down. Only 12 of the boat's occupants survived, including Ensing. several others, including Mrs Vickers and her husband, did not.
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Seattle
George Jr. Ensing
John Ensing
Republican St
Galway Castle
South Africa
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Tirttiah Army Medical Service
America
France
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Tommie
Fieet
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Differences of Opinion Shape Our Courts and Games
Poetic reflection on how differing views fuel legal systems and sports competitions. It notes that disputes arise from diverse opinions and are addressed through diplomacy and rivalry, framing conflict as an ongoing human activity.
Tacoma Street Car Line Takes City Control
Municipal street car operation on Tacoma tide flats line passed its first real test as the city took control from Tacoma Railway & Power Co under contract. The line serves thousands of shipyard workers and began operating under city management January 1 without interruption.
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Tacoma
Tide Flats
Tacoma Railway & Power Co
Campaign to Sell Hotel Stock in Tacoma
A three day drive started in Tacoma to raise 300000 via stock subscriptions to fund a million dollar hotel project named the Alexander in honor of H F Alexander head of the Pacific Steamship Co who previously raised more than 300000.
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Tacoma
Alexander
H. F. Alexander
Pacific Steamship Co
Haig to Become Earl Says Mail
The Mail reports that Field Marshal Haig will be granted an earldom in recognition of wartime services, with Vice Admiral Beatty also named. Generals Horne Plumer Byng Trawlinson Bordward and Allenby are said to join the peerage as well, and a parliamentary act will provide a grant of money.
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London
Earldome
Field Marshal
Haig
Beatty
Generala Horne
Plumer
Byng
Trawlinson
Bordward
Allenby
Missing Gue Williams of Box Elder Mont
Gue Williams of Box Elder Montana is missing. His mother Mrs Fr S Richards has telegraphed the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club seeking aid in the search.
Probably this fighter Lux loses faith after Wolgast affair
The note suggests Lux no longer believes in himself after a minor incident involving Wolgast and the other Wiehe, implying a shaken confidence in his boxing career.
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Lux
Wolgast
January Display of White Gowns in Main and Basement Stores
The January displays feature white gowns at prices from 85 cents to 3 25, with varied fabrics such as muslin crepe and silk crepe de chine. Styles include slip-over cuts, lace edging, ribbon beading, Valenciennes lace, organdic embroidery, and satin ribbon bows. The Basement Store offers pink cotton crepe options and decorative prints.
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Nainsock
Valenciennes
January Displays at The Basement Store Offers Envelopes Chemises
The Basement Store highlights envelope chemises in January displays with prices from 58 to 4.25 dollars. Styles include soft muslin with lace yokes, ribbon beading, and edged drawers, plus nainsook and crepe de chine varieties with Valenciennes lace, filet patterns, and satin ribbon straps.
Corset Covers and Lingerie Garments at Basement Store
January displays feature corset covers priced 25¢ to 75¢ with various laces and embroidery edges. Drawers and bloomers range from 35¢ to 75¢, and crepe pajamas sell for 3.50. One-piece gowns show Delft blue patterns on pink ground with pockets and low neck.
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Delft
White Cottons Specially Priced In January Displays
The Mase ment Store lists long cloth 12 yard belt at 2.35 and 2.65 dollars and ten yard belts at 2.55 and 2.90. Heavy bleached cotton twill tub skirts 0.25 per yard. Bleached muslin 36 inches wide 0.18 per yard. White gaberdine for summer tub skirts middies and aprons 0.35 per yard.
Towels On Sale At The Basement Store
Exceptional low prices on towels medium weight soft and absorbent sizes 18x42 inches for 20 cents and 18x38 inches for 15 cents. Sale advertised by The Basement Store.
Household Linens on Special in January Displays
Local store advertises specials on ercerized table damask and mercerized pattern cloths with multiple sizes and prices. Sheets, blankets, pillowcases, towelings in various dimensions are offered at substantial discounts, with prices shown per yard or per piece.
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Wegner Optical ( CO. DQ
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Tide Flat Car
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