Motono Summoned After Vladivostok Clash Threat
Viscount Ichiro Motono Japan's foreign affairs minister was summoned to conference after dispatches warned of daily Bolshevik arm clashes with Cossacks at Vladivostok. He later met Premier Terauchi Naval Minister Kato and War Minister Onhima to discuss the tense situation and the Bolshevik seize of police power and attempts to seize munitions and food staffs.
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Ralph HW Turner
United Press
Tokio
Ichiro Motono
Vladivostok
Morono
Terauchi
Kato
Onhima
United Cigar Stores Boost Tobacco Fund
A report details the United Cigar Stores raising and donating to a tobacco fund during Christmas and New Year weeks. Several store locations contributed coupons and cash amounts, totaling 155.79, with volunteers including Miss Mary Rauch of the University of Washington extension division gathering insights from Canadian hospital visits.
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Star's Empires
Five United Cigar Storm
Beattie
Piret and
Cherry
Third
Union
Second Ave
Pourth and Pike
Alaska
Mary Raucch
University of Washington Extension Division
Eame
Aed Mee
Id Rewley
Marricon
Seabrooks
Loraine Mote
Howell
Lehith
Mountains of Gold From North Spoor Through Seattle Mint
Over 4 quarters of a billion dollars in gold flowed through the U S assay office in Seattle from Alaska British Columbia and Yukon during 20 years since 1898 totaling 517 tons with a coin value of 258 598 181 68 dollars In 1917 gold and silver bullion received amounted to 22 tons worth 11 360 718 36 dollars
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U. S. Aseay
Seattle
Alaska
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
Tank Britannia Tour Aims to Boost U S War Volunteerism
The tank Britannia demonstrates climbing and obstructions at Camp Upton after serving in the Somme region. It travels to Richmond, Atlanta, Augusta, Birmingham, Mobile, New Orleans, Memphis, Louisville and other Southern cities, then into the Middle West to spur British and Canadian recruitment efforts led by General W A White.
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Underwood & Underwood
Britannia
Camp Upton
Somme
America
United States
Huntish
Hrig
W. A. White
Richmond
Atlanta
Augusta
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Memphis
Loulaville
Middle West
Hidden German traps amid retreat wreck havoc on Allied lines
Reports describe extensively booby trapped dugouts trenches houses and roads left by German forces during a retreat. Explosive mechanisms include detonation triggered by doors branches weights chairs nails and hidden mines in floors ceilings and walls. Observers note concealed peril in abandoned wells fields and even supplies suspecting contamination.
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Alene
Teutonic
Wella
Congress Urged to Limit Use of Autos
Washington January 14 Congress may take drastic steps to restrict motor car use during the war to conserve oil. Senator Kenyon of the fuel committee urged banning pleasure cars and noted Britain cannot sustain motor vehicles for its navy while meeting oil needs.
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Washington
Congress
Henator Kenyon
Great Britain
London
Seattle Registration Slump Delays Voter Enrollment
About 50 000 eligible Seattle voters have not registered. Chief Registrar Gaines estimates 2000 registrations daily to reach the year’s high. Saturday saw 175 new registrations as officials urge prompt action.
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Seattle
Gaines
Fighting Boys Say Red Cross All Right
From the army and navy Mrs. Mary Lane writes her son Emerson O Lane of the 24th engineers that the Red Cross is doing efficient work and sweaters have been given to many in his battalion. Freedom Lane reports every man on the U S Rochester received a sweater. H W Phelps in Seattle for salmon canner arrangements.
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Army and Navy
Mary Lane
Orcas
Red Cross
Emerson O. Lane
24Th Regiment of Engineers
Trenton
N. J
Freedom Lane
U. S. & Rochester
Marmola Prescription Tablets Claim Easy Weight Loss
An ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple weight loss aid requiring four tablets daily with no dieting or exercise. It promises effortless slimming and safety, directing readers to purchase from a druggist or mail order Marmola Co at 864 Woodward Ave Detroit.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Promoted To Aid Urinary Health
A health notice claims eating meat harms kidneys and urges Jad Salts as a remedy. It describes uric acid from meat overworking kidneys, then promotes four ounces daily in water before breakfast to flush kidneys and neutralize urinary acids.
Draft Vote Motivates Johnson Enlistment in Army
Mrs Royal C Johnson and Congressman R C Johnson in Washington note his enlistment as a private at Camp Meade drawing 38 dollars monthly. His secretary and brother in law serve in ambulance and air units while Mrs Johnson cares for two sons Everett and Harlan and supports his wartime sacrifice.
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House of Representatives
Royal CC
Johnson
South Dakota
Camp Meade
Uncle Sam
Hiram Boucher
Banga Thoad
Air Service
Washington Children in Thrift Campaign
A quarter of a million school children in Washington state will work to raise 30 million dollars through thrift stamps this year. Led by Mrs Josephine C Preston and state school superintendent the effort urges earning thrift stamps over gifts and notes thrift and work go hand in hand. 1000 to 1500 salesmen in and out of Seattle are enlisted, with C H Clarke as King County chair. Postmaster Edgar Battle pledges postal support.
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Washington State
State War Savings Committee
Josephine C. Preston
Washington
Seattle
C. H. Clarke
King County
Edgar Battle
Blood Poisoning and Wizard Oil Advertisement
An old advertisement extols Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe first aid antiseptic for minor wounds and injuries. It claims quick relief from pain and inflammation for sprains cuts burns bites and stings and also lists uses for stiff neck cold sores and toothache. The ad prices the product at 30 cents with a money back guarantee and mentions Wizard Liver Whips as a remedy for constipation and headaches priced at 30 cents.
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Hamilin
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United Cigar Stores Boost Tobacco Fund
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