Railroads Plan Major 1917 Seattle Improvements
Seattle will see extensive railroad upgrades in 1917 including new terminals and tracks. The Union Pacific plans a 360000 warehouse and terminals at Dearborn, while Northern Pacific moves to new terminals at Hanford and a new engine terminal. A four mile joint rail tract between manufacturing zones will border the Duwamish Waterway, costing about 60000, with bridges at Tenth Fremont and 16th avenues planned.
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Tide Flat
Seattle
Union Pacific
Dearborn
Railroad Ave
Northern Pacific
Hanford St
Occidental and
Oriental Ata
Georgetown
A. L. Valentine
Public Utilities
Duwamish Waterway
Spokanest
Great Northen
Milwaukee
Oregon & Washington
Smith Cove
Whatcom
Tenth Ave N. FE
Fremont
Great Northern
City
16Th Ave. N. W
Hodge Faces New Charge Over Reused Liquor Permit
A Portland area information charges Jack Hodge proprietor of James Street Pharmacy with obtaining a barrel of whisky without permit cancellation. A dry squad check at Eigers Seattle Stavage Co revealed the reused permit and suggests more liquor moved under similar cover. Hodge also seeks $3,500 from a prior raid claim as liquor was replaced with water during storage.
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Seattle
Lundin
Jack Hodge
James Street
A. A. Ford
Dry Squad
Eigers & Seattle Stavage Co
Hodge
French Weekly L Information d Extreme Orient Starts in Tokyo
In Tokyo on January 19 a new French weekly, L Information d Extreme Orient, begins publication. Editor is Albert Maybon, noted French journalist, signaling growing French interest in the Far East.
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Tokio
France
Far East
L'Information d'Extreme Orient
Albert Maybon
Central Labor Council Opposes Pension Charter Amendment
The Central Labor Council records opposition to the proposed charter amendment for civil justice employee old age pensions. They argue the provisions fail to create a true pension and note the measure would go to voters on March 6.
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Central Labor Council
Bryan Campaigns in Indianapolis
William Jennings Bryan visited Indianapolis to support the dry forces in Indiana. He planned to address a state wide gathering of dry democrats urging the abolition of saloons.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Jennings Bryan
Hoosier
Reynolds Elected Director of Continental Fire Insurance
George M. Reynolds president of the Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago was elected a director of the Continental Fire Insurance Company of New York at a board meeting held in New York today.
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New York
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Continental Fire Insurance Company of
Nuxated Iron Promises Strength in Ten Days
A bold claim that Nuxated Iron increases strength in delicate nervous rundown people by 200 percent within ten days is advertised. The notice urges consulting a doctor or druggist and notes Owl Drug Co., Bartell Drug Co., and Swift's Pharmacy stock the product.
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Owl Drug Co
Bartell Drug Co
Swift
Zemo Promises Fast Relief for Skin Ailments
Advertised remedy Zemo claims to ease eczema blotches ringworm and similar conditions. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or one dollar for a large bottle and praised as non greasy rapidly penetrating and soothing with quick healing effects credited to The K L W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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Kl. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Confessions of a Wife Life's Hope 18 to Die Happy
Mollie recounts a night of joy followed by a devastating accident. She contemplates dying at moments of perfect happiness while Margie reflects on pain, fate, and resilience as Chad urges optimism. The scene ends with Mollie planning to return home in four weeks unless new events intervene.
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Margie
Mollie
Chad
Biff
Japan to Send Young Men to America Ambassadors
Tokyo reports plans to boost the Japanese embassy in Washington with two or three young officials skilled in China. The move follows growing strains in Japanese American relations tied to the China situation.
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Japan
America
Tokio
China
Foreign Office
Washington
Wheat King Luther Turner Sells 221000 Wheat Crop
Davenport reports Luther Turner known as Wheat King has sold his wheat crop for 221000 dollars. He owns 6000 acres in the Big Bend region.
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Davenport
Luther Turner
Big Bend
Son’s Remarkable Recital Bridges Time With Living Voice
A fragment notes a son giving a remarkable recitation in direct comparison to a living voice. The brief hints at a performance engaging memory and presence, suggesting a moving educational or cultural moment.
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Son
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