Bricks for YWCA Building Sale Planned in Seattle
The Seattle YWCA launches a brick sale campaign from January to 31 to raise funds for furnishing the new building. Bricks cost $1 each, purchasable by men in certificates named for a young woman, exchangeable for membership if desired. Brick brigade led by Mrs. Frank Smith operates from the YWCA building.
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Seattle
Young Women's Christian Association
Association
Brick Brigade
Frank Smith
Y. W
Fourth Av
Senecast
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Relief For Rheumatic Pain
Claiming rapid relief from rheumatic pain without internal treatment the advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless local cure. It says it soothes pain in joints muscles and bones, stops sciatica lumbago backache neuralgia reduces swelling and leaves users free from aches.
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St. Jacobs
Miners to Meet in Indianapolis
United Mine Workers delegates, more than 1500 strong, gather in Indianapolis for the union's biennial convention opening tomorrow. Adoption of a wage scale and the Michigan and Colorado strike situations will be the principal business over the three to four week session.
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Indianapolis
Michigan
Colorado
Parole Law Backed by King County Prosecutor
A record shows 250 convictions in 253 cases in King county during 1913, cited in the prosecutor Murphy’s annual report. He presents a strong argument in favor of the adult parole law.
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King County
Murphy
Seattle Adlertka Remedy Praised For Quick Gut Relief
A Seattle pharmacy ad touts Adler-d-ka buckthorn bark glycerine mixture as a cure for appendicitis and a quick depressant of upper and lower bowel issues. The promotion claims immediate relief from sour stomach gas and constipation and lists Swift's Pharmacies as agents on 2nd Ave and Broadway N.
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Seattle
Adlertka
Swift
2Nd Ave
Broadway N
President Wilson reception recalled with democratic charm
Fred C. Kelly recalls the White House diplomatic corps reception where 2017 guests shuffled through the east room to meet President Wilson. The piece notes democratic atmosphere, champagne like tea punch, and light anecdotes about Bryan Williams and Vice President Marshall in a lively constitutional social setting.
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the Star
Fred C. Kelly
Washington
Wilson
Diplomatic Corps
Kel
White House
John Sharp Williams
Marshall
Tango Trousers and Skirt Set for Tango Night
A quirky fashion item features tango trousers attached to garters with a skirt that buttons at the side. The wearer can slip into the skirt for dancing and unbutton to reach the knee. Critics predict skirts may vanish next.
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Critice
Beasie's a Bear Suspect in Northwest Check Fraud
Police declare Beasie Posch a clever check swindler posing as a girl. She has visited department stores in stylish dress or by car conducting fraudulent operations. Charged with securing $500 through fake checks.
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Beasie Posch
Seattle
Northwest
Julia Marlowe Cancels Tour Plans in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on January 19 Julia Marlowe, ill with appendicitis concerns, will depart for New York tonight by special train to be examined by doctors. She and husband E H Sothern had abandoned the tour after several days of illness and halted performances.
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Los Angeles
Julia Marlowe
New York
Travedienne
E. H. Sothern
Rotary Club Trip to Scenic Hot Springs Captured on Film
A two day Rotary Club excursion to Scenic Hot Springs with 65 members was filmed by three movie machines. The Seattle group recorded activities including skiing sledding and snowball fights as they enjoyed the trip, returning Sunday night.
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Rotary Club
Scenic Hot Springs
Seattle
Leach Absent After Timber Delivery in Tacoma Case
A. L. Leach, a Graham Washington lumberman, vanished after delivering a carload of lumber to Howell Till Lumber Co in Tacoma and receiving a $412 check. Police seek public help to locate him.
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Howell- Till Lumber Co
Tacoma
A. L. Leach
Graham Wash
Forty Derelicts Reported Between Portland and Norfolk
Forty derelict schooners were reported between Portland Maine and Norfolk Virginia as a result of the two days of perilous weather. The finding highlights widespread maritime hazards along the Atlantic coast and raises concerns for shipping safety and stranded vessels.
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New York
Portland
Norfolk Va
Germans Plan Unofficial German Exhibits at 1915 Fair
San Francisco Jan 19 C H Chilling said German exhibitors will mount a large unofficial display at the 1915 fair while the German government declines formal representation.
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San Francisco
C. H Chilling
Williams Treatment promises relief for kidney and bladder troubles
Worried, tired readers urged to try the Williams Treatment for rheumatic and urinary issues. The ad claims strong joints, pain relief, and improved sleep, offering a free 22 dose bottle by sending name and address to The Dr D A Williams Company. One bottle per address.
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Dr. D. A. Williame Company
Dept
T. O
East Hampton
Tariff Prompts Confidence From President Wilson
President Wilson declared there is no foundation for claims that the new tariff harmed business. He noted smaller businesses have increased in volume while some railroad dependent industries faced brief pain, expecting improvement. He said his plans aim to help large combinations conform to the law rather than pursuing immediate legal action.
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Washington
Wilson Delared
Sald
Mile. Anna Pavlova Dances at Moore Theatre
Reaart presented Pavlova with her assisting artist at the Moore theatre Saturday drawing two large audiences. Pavlova impressed with grace and rhythm as she floated through varied appearances. Laurent Novikoff and M. Duralsky added merit with delightful dancing.
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Reaart
Mile
Anna Paviowa
Moore Theatre
Paviowa
Laurent Novikoff
M. Duralssky
Alumni Seek Theodore Roosevelt as University President
Alumni of the state university prepare petitions to extend to Theodore Roosevelt an offer of the presidency. The petitions will circulate statewide to gain signatures urging the regents to offer the job to Teddy. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday.
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Alumni Association of the State University
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Masquerade Ball Draws Seattle Press Club Members
In a new tango version, members and guests of the Seattle Press Club will attend a masquerade ball on February 4 at the Hippodrome on Fifth Avenue and University Way.
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Seattle
Russell Named New Superintendent at Chehalis School
Olympia Jan 19 The state board of control announced G A Russell of Chewelah Stevens county will replace C C Aspinwall as superintendent of the state training school at Chehalis Russell takes charge February 1 He is the son in law of Stephen Judson a pioneer Democrat of Tacoma
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Olympia
G. A. Russell
Chewelah
Stevens County
C. C. Aspinwall
Chehalis
State Board of Control
Russell
Indow
Stephen Judson
Tacoma
Seattle candidate Hodge fails state bar cert for now
Olympia January 19 Robert Hodge of Seattle a progressive gubernatorial candidate last fall passed preliminary tests at the state bar examination but failed to win a certificate to practice. Only fourteen of twenty five applicants were admitted after the final exam.
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Olympia
Robert Hodge
Seattle
Dad Elliott to Lead University Campus Meeting Series
A. J. Elliott known Y M C A lecturer will conduct four meetings on the University campus starting February 26 to encourage upright living among men. The events form a focused outreach effort tied to community moral values.
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A. J
Dad") Elliott
Kane Works for National School
Dr Thomas Franklin Kane seeks to build a mammoth national university in Washington DC as a center for research and reform. Working with Dr James H Baker, the plan envisions a congress approved school with a non political board of trustees and a lab to study national problems. The idea follows models like Berlin and Paris and aims to convert wealth into science and art at home.
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University of the United States
Washington, D. C
Thomas Franklin Kane
Board of Regents
State University of Washington
University of Berlin
University of Paris
America
Ettor and Brown Debate At Dreamland Pavilion
J. J. Ettor I W W national organizer argued for direct action as the path to emancipation of workers before a crowded Dreamland pavilion. Dr EB J Brown of Seattle countered that warlike tactics would harm the working class cause.
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J. J. Ettor
Dreamland Pavilion
EB. J. Brown
Seattle
Ettor
Bridge Meeting To Discuss City Facilities At May Hall
A mass meeting will be held at May's hall in the University district on Monday night to discuss the bridge question. The Tenth ward Improvement club reports danger of the district lacking bridge facilities and several mayoralty candidates have been invited to speak.
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May's Hall
University District
Tenth Ward Improvement Club
Mantell stars in Moore-Robert King John at the theatres
The week presents Mantell in Moore-Robert King John, with Metropolitan showing Quo Vadis in motion pictures. Seattle Bailey and Mitchell Stock Co performs Sherlock Holmes, Tivoli Keating and Flood Music al Comedy Co presents College Days.
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Moore
Robert “King John
Metropolitan
Seattle
Bailey & Mitchell Stock Co
Keating & Flood Musical Comedy Co
New Pennants Make a Hit in the Star Billie Burke Series
The Star introduces Billie Burke pennants in a new ten part series. The smaller yet superior felt pennants rival hand painting and are exclusive to Tem attle Star offices or its branches. Five pennants issued with back stock kept for late collectors. This week the Matinee Girl pennant leads with red backgrounds and multiple colors. Order via the pennant coupon at the front of The Star or mail with 25 cents to cover cost.
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Billie Burke
Star
Billy Burke
Temattle Star
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