City Council Demands Explanation From City Treasurer
The council passed an amended resolution directing City Treasurer Terry to explain why cash was used for bond interest and redemption while salaries and other bills were paid by warrants bearing interest. The measure, introduced by Councilman Erickson, seeks clarification of compliance with the Renick law and actions on cash versus warrant payments.
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Dale
Terry
Erickson
Renick
Ecoune
Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway
Fourth Ave
Bradford
England Calls New Recruits In Draft Talk
Government expected to draft unmarried men soon as calls go out to 24 to 26 year olds. Derby campaign shows partial mobilization with 2,479,261 enlisted of 6,011,441 subject to service. Ireland not included in conscription scope, cabinet reshuffle noted with Sir John Simon resigning. Desperate Adriatic struggle rages near Cattaro as Austria seeks Mt Lowcen. Geelong liner sinks after collision off Gibraltar. all aboard saved.
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London
Derby
England
Lord Derby
Rcares
Arquith
John Simon
House of Commons
Simon
Chronicle Today
Ireland
Rome
Adriatic
Cattaro
Montenegro
Mt. Lowcen
Gulf of Cattaro
Austria
Mt. Loweca
Warm children's wear on offer at Mc Dougall Southwick Seattle
Mc Dougall Southwick Seattle advertises clothing for children from ages 1 to 16 including plain and belted coats in colors Copenhagen rose tan gray white cardinal and Harvard with prices 1.95 3.75 6.50 and 7.50. Toboggan and scarf sets in gray green brown blue and rose 1.00 or 1.50. Rubbers storm rubbers for misses and children 60 and 65 cents. Gloves mittens velour gauntlet gloves 50 cents. Coats in many styles and colors and sleeping garments for 2 to 10 year olds with feet 50 cents and Dr Denton sleeping garments 65 75 85 cents to 1.05. Third Floor.
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Copenhagen
Dr. Denton
Petitions Filed to Place Roosevelt on Michigan Primary Ballot
Petitions bearing sufficient names to ensure placing Col. Roosevelt's name on the Michigan presidential primary ballot were filed today in Lansing.
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Lansing
Mich
Col. Roosevelt
Confessions of a Wife at the Wedding Feast
At Mollie Waverly’s wedding a drunken Dick Waverly provokes the gathering. Margie intervenes with a toast to the bride’s “old wife” to quiet the room and escorts Dick away as the couple depart. The scene ends with a promise to continue.
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Margie
Jim
Margie Waverly
Mollie
Chad
Banker Robert R. Spencer Dies Suddenly at 61
Robert R. Spencer first vice president of the National Bank of Commerce died Tuesday morning after a hemorrhage. He was 61 and had been ill since Saturday. Survived by his widow residing at the Perry hotel and a son and a daughter.
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Robert R. Spencer
National Bank of Commerce
Perry Hotel
Russian Writer Reveals Death by Own Action Pact
Antoniy Vasilieff, a young Russian writer, faces hard labor after telling a coroner Monday how his sweetheart and he attempted death by own action on December 15. They were found in a Lake Union rowboat. the pact was due to financial barriers to marriage.
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Antoniy Vasilieff
Lake Union
Central Allies Report 2.4 Million Prisoners Taken Time
Berlin dispatch estimates the central allies have captured 2.4 million prisoners since the war began. The figure reflects cumulative Allied operations through early January.
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Berlin
Man Roams Leschi Park Nude In Quirky Morning Stunt
Frank McKinley, 56, walked through Leschi park in pajamas and an overshirt while nine inches of snow lay on the ground. Witnesses from Seattle Electric Co. called police as his behavior appeared unbalanced. He was taken to the city hospital for evaluation.
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Frank McKinley
Leschi Park
Seattle Electric Co
McKinley
Preferential Voting Plan to Appear on March Ballot
Seattle voters will decide in March on adopting a preferential voting system replacing primaries. The council also to submit a charter amendment to redraw ward boundaries and place accident claims under state Industrial Insurance law. Some members objected to the insurance proposal citing lack of first aid support.
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Seattle
Erickson
Cotterill
Bolton and
Hesketh
Dry goods merchant runs illicit gambling den in Chinatown
Contained report describes Wong a Chicago dry goods merchant who operated a gambling house and lottery room on Occidental Ave. Hoyt, his attorney, distances himself from the business while noting Wong's past ties to immigration matters. The setup includes a saw-dusted floor, blackjack tables, chuck-a-luck layouts, a crap table, and a stud poker game with Chinese and white staff.
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Wong
Metzenbaum
Porter
Hoyt
Chicago
Hi Gill
Occidental Ave
Ging Wong
A Single Hundred Dollars Savings Pitch
A Single Hundred Dollars offers a savings plan promising 4 percent interest and emphasis on helping women pay bills by check. The message highlights opportunities for young men to save the first hundred dollars.
Union Savings & Trust Co. details and officers
The document lists officers James D. Hoge as president and Solner as vice president and trust officer at the Hoge Building in the heart of the financial district. It notes a 4 percent interest rate alongside the institution’s name and location.
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James D. Hoge
Solner
Woolly Warm Blanket Sale Ad Highlights
An advertisement promotes wool and cotton blankets on the third floor with various styles and sizes. Special prices include heavy all wool and plaid blankets at 5.85, 3.75 and 1.95 in 60x80 to 70x80 inch sizes. Also offers cotton comforts at 1.95 with minor soil noted.
Winter Underwear Union Suits Priced for Women and Youth
Winter underwear items include women's union suits in fine combed cotton with various necks sleeves and sizes from 1.00 to 1.25 for extra sizes. Wool and silk blends from Carter's Globe Merode make range 2.50 to 4.50. Boys and girls part wool styles offered at 0.85 to 1.50.
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Carter
Merode
Banker Howard Freed by Court
Deputy Prosecutor Carmody prepares to appeal a Superior Court ruling freeing H. H. Howard former cashier of Christopher Knicker bocker Howard State bank of Auburn defunct. Howard charged with perjury for a false bank statement in 1913. judge ruled no law makes such statement an offense. Howard released Monday.
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Carmody
Gilliam
H. H. Howard
Christopher, Knickerbocker & Howard State Bank of
Auburn
Howard
Feed for Birds Distributed at Game Warden Office
Winter bird welfare supporters may obtain grain from the game warden's office in the Alaska building. Warden Rief has ten pound sacks ready to distribute to applicants. The notice also promotes Grove's Bromo Quinine with a health claim.
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Alaska
Rief
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Western Avenue
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Ballard Avenue
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Marzie
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