Senate Bill No 46 blasted as hostile to public utilities
The Seattle Electric Co attorney drafted a bill to advantage the utilities and the public, while Sen Taylor of King county only introduced it. The bill would strip Seattle of control over rates and service by municipal and private plants, placing power with three public service commissioners. It faces fierce opposition and a referendum may derail it.
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Seattle Electric Co
Sen
Taylor
King County
Utilities Committee
Council
Senate
House
Police Joyride Victim Dies in Seattle After Night Collision
Edward H. Johnson, 35, dies at city hospital after a joyride crash on First Ave and Union St. Motorcycle Officer C. G. Stanley faces manslaughter charges, while three officers and a machine owner face suspensions amid an inspector led probe and a pending post mortem.
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Lundin
C. G. Stanley
Edward H. Johnson
First Ave
Union St. Johnson
Stanley
Lang
Ohlstrom
Tim Sullivan
Sergt
Lee Dagner
Dagner
Mike Powers
H. T. Papke
West
Seattle
Papke
Arrests in Cocaine Ring At Minor Pharmacy
The Star reports two major arrests after warrants served on B. J. Bernhardt proprietor of the Minor pharmacy 1100 Broadway and W. B. Rawnthorn a clerk for alleged cocaine sales. Evidence shows a marked dollar passed for cocaine and later recovered.
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Star
B. J. Bernhardt
Broadway
W. B. Rawethorn
Margett
Bernhardt
W. C. Hulfer
Gordon
A. W. Williams
Williams
Majewski
Williamea
French Offensive at Metz Halted and Pushed Back
The French offensive against Metz has been halted and rolled back. An official statement said German forces opened a strong offensive northwest of Point-A-Mousson and recaptured trenches lost earlier in the week.
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Berlin
Sayville
Metz
Point-A-Mousson
Modest Dancer Miss Mabel Perry Featured in Panama Pacific Statues
San Francisco reports Miss Mabel Perry a 24 year old dancer and mother’s helper admired by sculptor Rupert Schmid for Venus de Milo like proportions. Her figures Queen of the Pacific and California Guiding the Bear will be shown at the 1915 fair. She denies modeling professionally or commercializing her looks, saying she simply grew that way.
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San Francisco
Mabel Perry
Rupert Schmid
California
Rupert Schmid Roth
Venus
Oxnam and Witt sentenced to death for Alexander murder
Los Angeles report states Charles Oxnam and Glenn Witt received the death penalty from Superior Judge Willis for the murder of William M. Alexander. The ruling follows a trial with prosecutors presenting the case against the two defendants.
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Los Angeles
Charles Oxnam
Glenn Witt
Wm. M. Alexander
Willis
Seattle Council Passes Protest Against Taylor Bill
At an adjourned meeting on Thursday morning council members approved a judiciary committee resolution protesting Senate Bill No. 46 by Senator Taylor of King County. The measure would strip the city of power to regulate utilities and hand control to the public service commission. The resolution labels the bill unjust and revolutionary and warns of millions in losses to Seattle residents.
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Dale
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Taylor
King County
Public Service Commission
Seattle
Seattle to Land Big Job
An imperial Russian consul announced an order for 15 000 railway cars from Seattle Car & Foundry Co. The deal, negotiated with the Russian minister of railways for two months, could involve a $10 million price tag and 1 000 workers for two years, with first cars due 30 days after specs settle.
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Seattle Car & Foundry Co
N. Bogolavienskky
Bogdaviensky
Seattle
Bogdavlensky
Youngstown
Oliver D. Colvin
Colvin
Woman drives Seattle jitney bus to prove herself
Mrs. William H. Schultz becomes the second woman in Seattle to operate a jitney between the post office and 31st and Jackson. She recounts that she started after her brother laughed at the idea, and now reliably earns about $10 a day. Her route attracts both women and men, with businesslike methods and steady fares.
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William H. Schultz
Seattle
Jackson St
Mrs. Schultz
Brother
Why is a constable in Seattle a waste of offices
Five Seattle constables operate largely independently, setting hours and duties with minimal oversight. Lawyers shifted work to the sheriff as warrants and subpoenas are rarely served by constables. The piece argues replacing five constables with one active deputy sheriff would improve efficiency and business.
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Seattle
Sheriff's Office
Jitney Bus Men of Los Angeles Organize for Transfers
A Los Angeles jitney bus union grows rapidly while resisting incorporation. It plans universal transfers and future regular schedules paralleling streetcar lines. The Auto Bus association opens a downtown depot as headquarters to launch new lines radiating from a central starting point.
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Versal
Jitney
Los Angeles Railway
Pacific Electric
Auto Bus Association
Los Angeles
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