Federal railroads five year control or restore to private operation
A speaker argues against extending federal control of railroads, citing 1918 revenue shortfalls, delayed rate increases, and wartime costs. They claim wages rose early while rates lagged, blizzards and coal prices raised expenses, and unified federal management can cut costs and lower future rates. If control ends, private operation risks greater deficits. The decision hinges on feasibility of private return within twenty one months or five year federal oversight.
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America
Congress
United States
Ie 4
Slacker Aliens Evicted in Congressional Push
Minute Men of Washington back petitions sent to the national capital asking Congress to enact legislation to deport those renouncing citizenship to avoid military service. Clarence L. Reames advocates the measure to curb Bolshevik influence and US vulnerability. J. Stanley Webster from Spokane supports the bill, discussed by Senator Weasley Jones of Washington.
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Minute Men of
Washington
National Capital
Congress
Clarence L. Reames Last Mber
J. Stanley Webster
Spokane
Butler Hotel
Weasley Jones
Third flu victim in family in Taiu shipyard case
Brown an employee at a Ta iu shipbuilding company becomes the third family member to die of pneumonia in days. His wife Mrs Marjory M. Simonds and another kin are mentioned in the line of illness and death within the week.
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KB. Brown
Shipbuilding Company
Taiu
Iialy
Marjory M. Simonds
Self-control in thoughts and words offering uplift to mankind
A compact pledge on restraint in thoughts and speech as a gift to humanity. The speaker notes a reservation to save others with improving habits, though the text includes garbled phrasing and nonsensical terms. The core message centers on discipline leading to a better life for all.
Discharge of 8129 Lewis Division Soldiers Progressing
At Camp Lewis in Tacoma Maj. W. G. Muller reports that 8129 members of the 13th division have had discharge applications approved in two days. This total equals 44.8 percent of the division. Final steps require medical and equipment checks before discharge is completed.
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Tacoma
Camp Lewis
W. G. Muller
Solomon Kaimi Released After Promise to Return Home
SAN FRANCISCO Jan 16 Solomon Kaimi a South Sea islander and former cannibal who attacked and bit his wife was released from custody after promising to return to his Solomon Islands tribe. He said relatives would pay his way back.
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San Francisco
Solomon Kaimi
Solomon Intlands
Kaimi
Millions in Coin for Hohenzollerns and Hapshburgs
Amsterdam banks hold millions of marks deposited to the credit of the Hohenzollern and Hapshburg families after the fall of the central powers, according to an Amsterdam dispatch filed from Washington.
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Washington
Hapshburg
Amsterdam
Princess Charlotte Becomes Luxemburg Grand Duchess
Paris report states Princess Charlotte Adelgonde has been chosen by Luxemburg’s chamber of deputies as grand duchess, replacing her abdicated sister Marie Adelaide. An official Luxemburg government note confirms the transfer of power.
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Paris
Charlotte Adelgonde
Grand Duchess
Luxemburg
Chamber of Deputies
Marie Adelaide
Government of
The Largest Audience in the Northwest Reads Star Want Ads
The Northwest's broadest reader reach is showcased as Star Want Ads publish a wide range of classified notices. Readers encounter employment listings housing segments and merchandise opportunities across multiple pages. The appeal lies in extensive reach and diverse offerings for buyers sellers and job seekers.
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Northwest
Star
Germans to Represent at Versailles Peace Conference
Four of the five Germans expected to represent Germany at Versailles are named. Dr W B Solf, former colonial secretary, seeks return of colonies. Prince Charles Max Lichnowsky may lead the delegation. Mathias Erbsberger, armistice delegate, to push for a German role in forming the League of Nations. Dr Carl Dernburg, previously a Hun propagandist, opposes Solf.
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Versailles
W. 8. Solf
Prince Charles Max Lichnowsky
Mathias Ersbberger
Germany
League of Nations
Carl Dernburg
United States
Will Agaiast Solf
Port of Seattle manager plan decision delayed
Port of Seattle undecided between manager and commission plans. next week’s commission session will settle the plan. President Bridges proposed restoring the old commission plan for now while a decision is delayed. A petition for higher pay for the drafting force was also laid over, with a rule change on future salary requests adopted. A $100 monthly minimum wage for port employees was moved but held for one week. Catemen at municipal docks to be released as wartime emergency ends.
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Seattle
Robert Bridges
Bridges
Lippy
Belgian Actor Carlo Liten Reads War Era Poems in Seattle
The Belgian actor Carlo Liten presented translated works by French and Belgian poets to a Seattle audience at the Fine Arts gallery on Wednesday night. Francisco Villon ballads, praised by Swinburne as the Prince of Ballad Singers, were included. Liten is to appear later with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.
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Seattle
Fine Arta
Carlo Liten
Francis Villon
A. C. Swinburne
Liten
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Flood damages filed against Sules City for cottage loss
Sullivan of North Bend sues Sules City for 2400 damages claiming his cottage outbuildings and garden were destroyed when Edgewick flooded after seepage from the Cedar River impounding reservoir.
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Sles City For Flood Co
Sullivan
North Bend
Edgewick
Cedar River
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