National Prohibition Challenged as Unconstitutional
A Chicago based report details anti prohibition forces planning to challenge national prohibition in court. Wet states and liquor interests, led by Levy Meyer, anticipate Supreme Court battles, with millions of dollars backing efforts to nullify dry measures.
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Greater City Is Peace Plan
A. F. Haynes, chairman of the Creater Seattle bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, told a business audience at the Reconstruction Board luncheon that Seattle can develop peace trade quicker than any U S city. He urged expansion of state industries and both domestic and foreign commerce to aid returning soldiers and sailors.
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United States
A. F. Haynes
Chamber of Commerce
Reconstruction Board
New Washington Hotel
Boxing Bill Proposed in Olympia to Regulate Pro Boxing
Senator Wray of Seattle introduces a 10 round boxing bill for state regulation. A five member commission appointed by the governor would oversee professional bouts licensed upon a $5000 bond, with 5 percent of gross receipts to the state and betting banned. Six ounce gloves and army-tested value noted.
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Olympia
Wray
Seattle
Camp Lewis
Army Athletic
Hay
Lister
Morgue Charges Heard by Mayor
A letter to Alfred Prather from Seattle officials accuses deputy conduct at the county morgue. The widow of a dead shipbuilder reportedly was told the body would be kept “until we get a load” while burial was delayed. Mayor Hanson will present the charges to county authorities.
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Alfred Prather
Social Service Department
Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding Company
Prather
Want Seattle Men at Rivers Congress
Officials of the rivers and harbors congress meet in Washington February 5 6 and 7 and Mayor Hanson asks that Seattle citizens be sent as delegates. Debates will cover government ownership of railroads and making waterways subject to interstate commerce commission jurisdiction. Seattle should be represented if feasible a delegation may be sent.
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Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington, D. C
Hanson
Seattle
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Strange Auto Found in Gabulson Garage
Mr. Gabulson of 5207 22nd Ave N E found a five passenger car in his garage Tuesday night. Police identified the vehicle as the property of W G Metz of Camp Lewis. The car is held by police as officers try to contact Metz.
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Gabulson
22Nd Ave. N. E
W. G. Metz
Camp Lewis
Public Demand for Peacetime Army Elates Congress
Secret plan for a lean peacetime army, submitted by Secretary Baker, is under study by Senator Chamberlain and Representative Dent. Lawmakers cite strong public letters urging elimination of excess military buildup and a return to national safety needs. The plan, details withheld, aims to align with what the public wants from a modern defense structure.
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United Press Staff
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Baker
Chamberlain
Representative Dent
Congrena
Woman I Theodora Pollok Denies Guilt In Food Violent Speech
Sacramento dispatch reports Miss Theodora Pollok, the sole woman among 46 S W W defendants, denies involvement in conversations urging destruction of food and violence. Her testimony surprised prosecutors as she took the stand and received a sympathetic telegram from Frnes tine Black Elizabeth Gerberding and Ines Haynes Irwin.
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Sacramento
When a Family Needs a Friend in Illness and War
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla Pepticon and Hood's Pilla as a new combined family treatment. It claims regular use purifies blood builds strength and regulates the system, and urges buying from the druggist today for influenza and lingering illness.
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Hood
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Relief
A historic ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for digestion issues and sourness. It claims tablets prevent lump in the throat, belching, and upset stomach after meals, advising quick use for prompt relief and stressing suitability for banquet meals and rich foods. Sold for 60 cents in drug stores.
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Stuart
Ricelief
Boost Tax On Theatre Rates
Washington on January 15 the war revenue bill raises amusement admission tax from 1 cent to 2 cents per dime with admissions under 30 cents exempted. A 25 percent tax on theatre box seats and a 20 percent tax on club dues were approved. The plan aims to raise about 75 million dollars annually. A 10 percent excursed tax applies to semi luxuries such as carpets frames and umbrellas. A one and a half percent rate applies to motor vehicle sales. Athletic goods face a 10 percent tax and soap and chewing gum 3 percent.
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Washington
Senate
House
Butterfat price tops 74 cents in Humboldt dairies
Humboldt County creameries set 74 cents per pound for butterfat on January 15, the highest price ever paid locally. Increased butter prices are expected as buyers compete for the product.
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Fureka
Cal
Humboldt County
Colds Prompt Headache Relief Claims with Quinine Tablet
A brief claim states feverish headaches and body pains from a cold are relieved by LAXATIVE HROMO QUININE Tablets. The box shows only one brand name Brome Quinine and a signature reading kL W GHROVITS on the packaging.
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Kl W. Ghrovits
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