Interstate Commerce Commission Tentative Findings in Columbia River Rate Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission released a tentative report dismissing complaints against grain freight rates from Inland Empire points to Oregon and Washington, and rejecting Oregon Public Service Commission objections to rates on classes and commodities between Portland and Northwest points. Complaints by the city of Portland alleging undue prejudice in rates to Vancouver and south of the Snake River were upheld. The report is preliminary and not the final decision.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Columbia River
Inland Empire
Oregon
Public Service Commission of
Portland
Northwest
Public Service Commission
Vancouver
Snake River
Boost Good Roads Delegation Heads Southward Hearment
Samuel Hill and Frank Terrace left Seattle Wednesday to spread the gospel of good roads in Montana and Texas. They plan to attend the state good roads convention at Billings Montana next Friday. From Billings they will travel to Dallas Houston and San Antonio where they will make several speeches on good roads. They expect to return to Seattle in three weeks.
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Samuel Hill
Frank Terrace
Seattle
Montana
Texas
Hillings
Mont
Billings
Hill
Terrace
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Tex
Earnings rise for New York factory workers 1914 to 1919
Between June 1914 and July 1919 average weekly earnings of factory workers in New York state increased 2 percent.
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New York State
Childless Marriage Described As Not A Howling Success
A humorous note suggests that a childless marriage is not a complete success in one sense, using a playful phrasing to critique conventional expectations within domestic life.
Prodigal Son Returns With Copper Riches in Arizona
A Brooklyn youth named Arthur Nienaber, long a restless traveler, returns to his father in New Jersey with a fortune from a copper mine in Arizona. The piece frames him as a seasoned prodigal who “found copper” and reaffirms the father’s steady welcome.
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Arthur
Uncle Sam
Papa Nienaber
Arizona
Nenabers
Arthur Santa Claus
Soldier dies of battle wounds in Everett funeral set
Stewart McGill American soldier died Tuesday night from illness caused by war wounds and exposure. He was discharged over a year ago due to incapacitation and had been under Marine Hospital care. Christmas day his baby daughter was born while he lay on his deathbed. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Dorothy McGill, a daughter, and possibly relatives in town. body at Home undertaking establishment awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Stewart McGill
Ilness
Everett
MacGill
Western Front
Marine Hospital Association
Mc.gi
Dorothy McGill
Home Undertaking Establishment
Sentry Exchange Sparks Patrol Barter
A terse exchange depicted from a Stars and Stripes page shows a sentry challenging a visitor and a reply about the repeated use of the same name, highlighting roadside patrol tension and humor as an ongoing gag within the 20 minute window.
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Arbelter
the Stars and Stripes
Washington, D. C
Old Pinex Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief
A nostalgic home remedy touts two thirds savings on cough care. It instructs mixing 24% ounces Pinex with syrup or molasses to create a pint, claiming rapid throat and lung relief and cure of bronchial symptoms, with money-back guarantee from Wayne, Indiana.
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Wayne
Ind
Democratic Leaders Speak at Jackson Day Dinner
A Jackson Day dinner at Meves cafe features Homer Cum mings chairman of the Democratic National Committee speaking at 6 p m Col J M Hawthorne discusses The Lost Ideals of the Republican Party L J Quincy and Judge W H Pemberton also speak with a musical program led by James M Howe A telegram from President Wilson will be read
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Wilson
Homer
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Meves Cafe
Col. J. M. Hawthorne
Republican Party
L. J. Quincy
W. H. Pemberton
James M. Howe
Great N W to New York City Exposition Plan Backed
Washington chamber of commerce members endorse a Pacific Northwest travel exposition to be held at Grand Central Palace New York in late April. Exposition spans Washington Oregon and British Columbia with 10 000 square feet and 1 1/2 dollars per foot. goal to attract investors and showcase resources and industry of the region.
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Wakima
Wash
Don
Washington State
Washington
Herbert Cuthbert
Pacific Northwest Tourist Association
Cuthbert
Pacific Northwest
New York
America
Oregon
Pirttich Columbia
New England Businessmen to Visit Seattle
A party of 500 leading New England business men may visit Seattle next fall. Plans by F. W. Phelps aim to bring them to Seattle and nearby areas via Winchester Repeating Arms through a chartered special train of 17 Pullman cars or a Panama Canal passage. Seattle would cover housing and meals for five days.
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New England
Seattle
F. W. Phelps
Pacific Coast Mechanic
Winchester Repeating Arma J Company
New York City
Cor
Panama ,Canal
Lurid Oratory Heard on Viaduct During Bridge Test
For three hours Wednesday afternoon motorists and pedestrians alike shouted profanities as the new University bridge draw was raised and lowered. The draw failed to work as traffic diverted to Fremont bridge for the outage before a successful restart.
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New University Bridge
Fremont Bridge
Magnesia Water A Remedy For Indigestion And Acid Stomach
An old guidance piece promotes Bisulated Magnesia with warm water as a stomach cleaner and neutralizer. It claims relief from indigestion belching and pain when taken after meals, and touts the drink as harmless, inexpensive, and widely sold by druggists. The tone urges regular use to keep the digestive system sweet and active.
Munsingwear Irregulars Offer In Men’s Section
The catalog lists Munsingwear irregulars with minor weaving flaws and small oil spots cleaned by laundering. Two weight groups include heavy white cotton and medium ecru cotton at 1.65 each. wool mix group at 3.45 each. Sizes to 50. Also featured are various wool and linen blends and mercerized unions at 2.29.
A Special Group of Winter Coats
A Special Group of Winter Coats offers coats smart in style and serviceable in materials. Some feature large fur collars, others shawl collars trimmed with beaver and seal, and convertible collars of self material. Wide color range, all fully lined with novelty silks. Coats on third floor.
Friday Infant Wear Clearance At Soilec
Infants' department offers clearance items including Turkish Bath qualities and white dresses in various sizes. Hand crocheted wool caps and knitted lacques priced from $1.00 to $14 with multiple discounts. stock broken and priced per item. sale on second floor.
Presenting practical values in attractive blouses
The selection is unusually large with a wide range of styles colors and sizes offering many choices. Blouses on Third Floor.
Clearance Sale of Lingerie on Second Floor
A lingerie clearance offers pink Crepe de Chine and Jap Silk chemises and gowns at reduced prices. Items include several Crepe de Chine chemises and gowns, Jap silk chemises, Nainsook gowns, and Philippine envelope chemises in sizes 42 and 44, with discounts from quality prices.
Latin America Won't Back U. S. in Mexico
U S policy toward Mexico over the Jenkins case finds little sympathy or support in Latin America. Officials say Central and South American nations will not back a U S invasion, fearing harm to pan American relations and European dislike, as intervention appears increasingly likely.
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Latin America
U. S
Mexico
Washington, D. C
United States
William O. Jenkins
Puebla
Central and
South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Vera Cruz
Villa
France
Central
Messages from soldiers' dead sought by families in New York
Wives and sweethearts of soldiers who died in France besiege the American Society Psychical Research asking for communication with their heroes. Officers say they are soliciting an endowment of 000 to handle the requests.
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New York
France
American Society
Psychical Research
Hero Dead
Society
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
A vintage claim promises rapid relief from cold symptoms with Pape's Cold Compound taken every two hours for three doses. The remedy allegedly unclogs noses and airways, relieves headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents.
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Pape
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Nujol Laboratories
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Broadway
Columbus
Union
Arthur Nienaber
Brooklyn
Pa Neinaber
Baxter & Baxter
Louis
Henne’s
Baker’s
Banister’s
Great Washington Dry Sox
N.W
Pacific N. W
New
Fraser-Paterson CO
University Street
Haneiprona
Tling
Nee of Styles
Harry B. Hunt
Jenkins
Europe
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