Naval Base for the Pacific Must Be Secured
A warned call declares it is the nation's solemn duty to ensure Pacific safety with a powerful battle squadron and a modern base. It argues Japan's sixfold armament and warns Congress to authorize a substantial Pacific naval facility and ships to defend 2,500 miles of coast and Far East interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pacific Ocean
Japan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Asiatic
Pacific
Far East
Olongapo
Munaile
F. I
Cavite
P. 1
Pacific Coast
Bremerton Navy Yard
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Mare Island Yard
Orient
Navy
Washington
Congress
Panama Canal
Craze for Old Things Powers of Collectors and Conmen
A reflective piece questions why collectors pay high prices for antique items from the Irving and Franklin collections, noting the lure of historic ties. It portrays collectors as driven by instinct rather than art, cites a Coalport manager paying for a Sevres vase only to copy his own work, and lampoons the speculative market.
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London
Irving
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Garrick
Herman Nature
Carlos
Greach China
Coalport
England
Humorous Exchange Sparks Dining Room Mix Up
A playful dialogue about misidentified dishes unfolds as two speakers joke about corned beef hash and mincemeat. The banter touches on food orders and culinary misunderstandings with light humor and a quip about every pusay having its corner.
England Votes as Parliament Sets New Election
Report outlines the Britains general election process detailing constituencies electors costs and procedures. It notes the shift from past corruption to regulated campaigning and the high spending per vote with returning officers handling polling and declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
House of Commons
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Beoen
Damdidates
Seat Howe
Yorkshire
Brition Liberals Plan Reforms Under Foreshadowed Policy
The Liberals plan repeal and amendment of measures, ending the Chinese labor ordinance and sending coolies from South Africa, modifying education acts, restoring union power, enlarging local government in Ireland, public control of liquor, amending land laws, and addressing unemployment as time permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Polla
Fours
Ireland
Cat Show Highlights City of Destiny in Tacoma Ledger
The Tacoma Ledger covers a cat show in Tacoma, noting local scene in the City of Destiny. The report hints at potential waterfront land issues tied to tide lands, keeping readers curious about a possible corner dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma Ledger
City of Destiny
N. P
C. D. Hillman's Meadow Gardens
Renton
Duwamish Bridge
Times Block
Infant daughter appraises visitor in curious scene
A widow's child compliments a visiting millionaire, claiming mamma instructed her to. The precocious exchange includes a request for a testimonial letter as the girl toys with manners and social forms in a brief, anecdotal vignette.
Dear Jack I Am a Mew Woman From Your Shirts and Collars
A playful note claims shirts and collars transformed the writer into a new woman. The sender addresses Jack and praises fit and style, suggesting renewed confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Man Feels Burden of Isolation and Outdoor Reluctance
A man who rarely leaves his home expresses frustration with his restricted lifestyle and the distress caused by constant indoor confinement. He describes social friction and a yearning for outdoor freedom, highlighting the impact on daily routines and mental well being.
Widow, Sykes, and a Vengeful Husband in Old Tale
A husband discovers his wife Lucela’s flirtations with Harry Sykes after a voyage and a staged obituary. He confronts the pair in his home, calling out the adultery and demanding they part, while hinting at looming retribution. The scene unfolds across a tense domestic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coures
Harry Sykes
Mr. Sykes
Lucius
Laeula
Harry Syke
Josiah
Harry
Lacula
Loeitia
Beryl
Miner & Mortlake
Mortlake
London
Lauetlas
Beffer
Widoen
Waikeburg Station Agent J O Haynes Dies By Suicide
J O Haynes, station agent of the C BR and N at Waikeburg, committed death by his own action on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Haynes
Waikeburg
Tailor Ea. F. White Aims to Sustain Seattle Reputation
Ea F White, newly opening in the Collies building, seeks to preserve his standing as a premier Seattle cutter by making the finest salts for the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea. F. White
Collies
Seattle
Ose
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Quaker
Young
Zinn
Quakers
Quaker Drug CO
First Avenue
Estey Piano
Estey
Second Avenue
Sherman, Clay & CO
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W. B. Hutchinson CO
Diethiers
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Novelty Cloak and Suit Mie. Co
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Pantages Theater
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Ati Lad
Rian Tv
Eae Ce
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Ave
Guy's Drug
Monty
Isaac Lurie
Chicago
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Fet Avenue
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