Real reason for Morgan reform spasm revealed
Washington reports that banker reform stems from a push to delay rail rate legislation. Interlocking directorates are cited as monopolistic mismanagement, with Morgan & Co. accused of looting railroads through shared boards across terminals, construction and steel firms. The Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry pushes bankers to disclose practices.
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Washington, Jan
Morgan & Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Morgan
Steel Trust
Counties Agree on Flood Curb Plan for Stuck and White Rivers
King and Pierce counties reach a year long pact to build and maintain flood control works along the Stuck and White rivers. The joint project starts with dam and dike construction estimated at 1.5 million dollars funded 60 percent by King county and 40 percent by Pierce county.
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King County
Pierce County
J. W. Edmunds Opt Co Cuts Prices 40 Percent
Seattle eye surgeon J W Edmunds Opt Co with nine years of practice announces 20 day sale to reduce prices 40 percent on all new spectacles and eyeglasses and 33 1 2 percent on all broken lenses duplicates and repairs. Glasses straightened and adjusted free with consultation and examination.
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J. W. Edmunds
Opt. Co
Seattle
W Sdea
Resinol Clears Pimples and Skin Troubles
Simple nightly routine with Resinol Soap and Ointment promises quick relief from pimples eczema dandruff and minor sores. Use hot water wash apply ointment for ten minutes rinse with cold water and repeat. Sold in various sizes with a free trial offer from Resinol Baltimore Maryland.
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Resinol
Baltimore
Miners Fight Over Rich Iditarod Claim in Alaska
Two miners led by William Knox and Samuel Adams challenge the Yukon Gold Co which controls a rich 1 million dollar claim at Iditarod. The case follows a 1908 dispute with Tom Aiken and includes armed guards, a court trespass ruling, and a dog sled journey to seek legal action in Seattle and Nome.
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Yukon Gold Co
Dawson
Guggenheims
Iditarod
William Knox
Samuel Adams
Chicago Bench
Alaska
Tom Aiken
Aiken
Adams
Flat Creek
Iditarod City
Gold Company
Seward
Northwestern
Seattle
Atty
William A. Gil
More
Nome
Adama
Knox
Pape’s Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old warning-style ad touts Pape’s Cold Compound as a cure for grippe and severe colds. It claims instant relief from head congestion, runny nose, feverishness, and sore throat when taken in up to three doses every two hours, priced at 25 cents at drug stores with a note to obtain the genuine product.
Fire losses in Seattle reach about million for 1913
Seattle fire reports show 1913 losses near one million dollars, up 41 percent from the three year average. February alone accounted for about 324 thousand, the year's highest month, while July had the smallest total.
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Seattle
Department
Two Die Crossing Trestle Near Caney
Melvin Hagan 19 and Alma Summerfield 18 were killed crossing a trestle on a trip to church. Rosa Summerfield escaped by running to the trestle’s end. Alma Summerfield was instant, Melvin Hagan died twenty minutes later.
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Caney, Or
Southern Pacific Shasta Limited
Here
Church
Melvin Hagan
Alma Summerfield
Rosa Summerfield
Mise Summerfield
Hagen
Fearful Mutinous Soldiers Stray Near San Diego
Mexican residents along the California border report unease as a detachment of mutinous federal soldiers from Ensenada to Mexicala wanders in the region. Their number is said to be several hundred and their mood ugly due to nonpayment. Many Mexican ranchers plan to move into U S territory.
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San Diego
Jan
California
Ensenada
Mexicala
United States
States set child labor rules nationwide
Forty four states set an age limit for working children while thirty six bar night work and forty two cap the weekly hours. The measures reflect broad regulation of youth labor across the country.
Major Music House Sale In Seattle Area
About half of pianos and two-fifths of talking machines and records and a third of sheet music have sold. The Seattle Fillers Music House plans to take over as the sale continues. The Rose Music Company already bought the merchandise and sheet music departments. Advertisement notes the two locations and references the fifth page headline intense interest to every musicless home.
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Seattle Fillers Music House
Rose Music Company
Star
Bilers Music House
University At
Third Avenue
Cleaning hair brushes with soda solution
Soak brushes in a water and baking soda solution. Do not dry by fire or sun. Stand them on the handle in the shade to air dry.
Riot over restraining order at Nome sparks near-lynching
Judge Stillman issues a restraining order against Roy Glen nister owner of The Midas placer claim. Miners threaten to lynch attorneys Wilton Struve and Alexander McNamara for alleged dishonest methods, as guards and soldiers quell the mob. The Spoilers stage at Seattle Theatre, Bailey & Mitchell present a Bailey & Mitchell production followed by The Silver Horde next week. Tickets 25 cents matinees and Monday nights, 50 cents other nights.
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Stillman
Nome
Roy Glennister
Midas
Wilton Struve
Alexander McNamara
Cherry Mallotte
Helen Cheater
Struve
McNamara
Rex Beach
Bailey & Mitchell
Seattle
Bailey & Mitchell Players
United States
Christmas Day Clash on Washington Street Ends in Gunfire
On Christmas day a confrontation near 1005 Washington Street between John Pocheck and a crowd led to four gunshots fired in the air. Mislay Boich was struck by a bullet in the hand as police arrived and John Pocheck held the crowd at bay. The case will be explained to Judge Gordon.
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Fies
Washington S
John Pocheck
Jobin
Mislay Boich
John
Gordon
State May Buy School Bonds In Washington
The state of Washington may buy the entire school bond issue of 684,900 dollars from the last election. Governor Lister and the state board of finance are reviewing the matter. Bids on the bonds will be opened by the school board on February 20.
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State of Washington
Lister
State Board of Finance
City Treasurer Reports Cash Balance and Overdraft
Seattle pursues a cash balance of 1.78 million with an overdraft of 754 thousand for the year. City Treasurer Ed Terry cites reduced balance from last year while Council President Hesketh calls the overdraft only apparent and not real due to forthcoming tax collections.
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Seattle
Ito
Ed Terry
Hesketh
Council
Man in Jail After Posing as Busch Heir
A young man identified as John Ray Dew of Bellevue was arrested in Denver on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He had previously posed as Adolphus Busch II.
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Denver
Jan
John Ray Dew
Bellevue
Adolphus Busch II
Quick Action Prescription For Colds In A Day
An old newspaper note promotes a cure for colds using two ounces glycerine and half an ounce Globe Pine Compound in a half pint of whiskey. Ingest one to two teaspoons after meals and at bedtime, with smaller doses for children. Labeled as a six winter published remedy from Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratory of Chicago.
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Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratorion of
Chicago
Moyer Returns to Finish His Work in Copper Country
Western Federation of Miners President Charles H. Moyer and officer Charles H. Tanner, expelled from copper country as strike agitators, pass through Green Bay en route to Hancock Michigan. Moyer says he expects no more trouble and plans to testify before the grand jury. He is to meet Governor Ferris for an interview later today.
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Green Bay
Wis
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Hancock
Mich
Charles H. Tanner
Moyer
Tanner
Gov. Ferris
Moyer Near Collapse After Journey to Hancock
President Moyer was on the verge of collapse when he arrived in Hancock at noon today. His wounded shoulder troubled him more than expected and the strain of travel weighed on him amid his visit.
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Moyer
Hancock
Mich
Strike In War On Open Shop Plan At Youngstown
About 200 workers at Pacific Steel Company in Youngstown quit in a strike after layoffs allegedly aimed at union members. The men, part of Mount Rainier Lodge No 7 of the National Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers, demand recognition while remaining satisfied with wages. Company says only 60 walked out and tensions remain peaceful, with labor leaders vowing no violence.
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Pacific Steel Company
Youngstown
Union of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Mount Rainer Lodge
National Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Central Labor Counci
H. J. Smith
Pacific Coast District
William R. Davis
T. S. Clingan
Warehouse Fire Destroys William Galt & Co Warehouse
A blaze in Washington destroyed the William Galt & Co hay and grain warehouse causing an estimated 500000 dollars in losses. Three firemen were injured in the fire that started early today.
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Washington
William Galt & Co
French aviator Masson execution report denied
Reports that Didier Masson a French aviator formerly with Mexican rebels was executed by federals were denied by Constitutionalist Agent Alcalde. Masson, owner of a Hermosillo Sonora grocery and commission house, had fulfilled his rebel contract.
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Los Angeles
Jan
Didier Masson
Alcalde
Masson
Hermosillo
Sonora
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