Deputy Prosecutor to Argue Two Appeals in Supreme Court
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ellis travels to Olympia to represent the state in two criminal appeals to the Supreme Court. James Murphy appeals a five year sentence for first degree arson at Pier 2 during the longshoremen strike, while Lawrence Clay contests a $200 fine for keeping intoxicating liquors at the Central hotel on Westlake Avenue. Both cases are set for argument this week.
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Ellis
Olympia
Supreme Court
James Murphy
Pier 2
Lawrence Clay
Central Hotel
Westlake Ave
Edgar Mills Receives High Praise Amid Fire in France
A letter to Mrs. Sarah Mills describes Edgar Mills of Seattle in the Canadian expeditionary forces showing coolness under fire at Messines Ridge. The officer commending him notes his composure under fire and strong work capacity.
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Edgar Mills
Seattle
France
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Sarah Mills
Messines Ridge
Cure a Cold in One Take LAXATIVE BROMO Tablets
Ad for a laxative bromide cold remedy promising a cure or money back. Label shows Druggist FR. W. GROVE'S signature on each box and price of 20 cents. The copy promotes quick relief from a cold with a single dose claim and refund offer.
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FR. W. Grove
Pay Day At State Bank Examiner Office
Hundreds of depositors at the Northern Bank and Trust Company claimed a 20 percent dividend on January 29 1917 deposits. People described the payout as finding money with new funds for travel shoes and shopping while others planned to use the money to visit relatives or pay debts. Jim McGough 14 collected five dollars plus a local loan, Mrs. Freeman planned to travel to Cleveland, and others awaited further payments as officials processed vouchers in room 211 White building.
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Bank ‘Examiner's Office
Mia
Lester Harding
Las” Jr
Hank and Trust Co
Gore
State Bank Examiner
Northern Bank and Trust Company
White Building
J. A. Freeman
James At
Mra Freeman
Examiner’s
Cleveland
Ohio
Jim McGough
Jim
J. W W. Edwards
Metropolitan Bank
Beattie High School Teachers Seek $90 Raise
Nearly 150 teachers in Beattie's city high schools petition for the same $90 annual raise granted to top scale teachers. The requests cover nine classes awaiting school board action. The High School Men's club adds a war bonus demand for supporting dependents citing higher living costs.
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Beattie
Seattle Teachers to Sell Thrift Stamps Initiative
All Seattle teachers will be supplied with unlimited Thrift Stamps for sale to pupils. The Seattle National Bank provides the stamps interest free, with William McAdam acting as bank agent for distribution at a nominal salary. He will report periodically to the bank. Teachers are already engaged in the effort.
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Seattle National Bank
William McAdam
Bazaar sale raises funds for Hara Besaroth synagogue
The Ezra Besaroth fair and bazaar at Washington hall 14th and Fir drew more than 4000 dollars over a week. The event funded final payments for the synagogue, the chief worship place of 600 Sephardic Jews, with hours daily except Friday.
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Ezra Besaroth
Washington Hall
Hara Besaroth
Danderine Promise to Remove Dandruff
Advertisement promises dandruff removal with a small bottle of Danderine. Rub into the scalp and by morning most or all of the dandruff will disappear. Two or three applications will stop itching and hair loss.
Stone says Roosevelt ally Kaiser agent in war speech
Former senator Stone accuses Theodore Roosevelt of aiding the Kaiser and tilting politics to the war effort. He cites editorials from the Kansas City Star Toledo News Tribune and Kansas City Post as evidence and assails Republicans for partisan war conduct. The speech draws a full senate audience and prompts notes from Penrose Gallinger Johnson and Lodge.
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Stone
St. Louis
T. M. Tath
Wilson
Hoover
Btone
Kansas City Starstone
Toledo News Tee
Kansas City Post
Kalser
Tle
Theodore Hoosevelt
Kaiser
America
Congress
Senate
Penrose
Gallinger
Johnson
California
Lodge
McAdoo argues against immediate railroad private return
Former Secretary McAdoo warns against swift government withdrawal from railroads. He favors keeping control until Congress orders otherwise, arguing future needs beyond the war require continued regulation and that a rapid return could wreck securities and fail to restore competitive conditions. He cites coal transport actions and questions the duration of wartime control.
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McAdoo
Congress
Watson
Indiana
Kellogg
McAdoo Defends Fair Dealing in Rail Consolidation Debate
McAdoo argues the government must avoid deliberate injustice to railroads in price talks. He says the Garfield order aimed to assist railroads and fuel delivery, while denying involvement in its drafting. Everett reports Index-Galena Lumber Co. rebuilding after floods and resuming operations.
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Director General
Watson
McAdoo
Everett
Index-Galena Lumber Co
Index
Seattle Business Leaders Vow Expanded War Effort
Albert J. Rhodes president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club says the organization will mobilize every part to aid the government. He notes re election as head and urges planning for worker housing and after war industries to seize Seattle’s manufacturing opportunities.
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Seattle
Albert J. Rhodes
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Pres
Rhodes
Chamber
Seattie
Poslam Quick to Improve Pimples and Skin
Poslam promises rapid relief for itching or eruptive skin trouble. It advertises medicine for pimples rashes acne and other disorders and urges daily use of Poslam Soap medicated with Postam. Free sample offer via Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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Fostam
Ast
New York City
Third Liberty Loan May Come in April
San Francisco reports from J A Swalwell state Liberty Loan chairman indicate the third campaign may total 8 000 000 000 dollars and open in April. Swalwell cites good authority from a California conference as the basis for the forecast.
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Liberty
San Francisco
J. A. Swalwell
State Liberty Loan Committee
Swalwell
California
Industrial Exhi of Washington a Great Success
The Manufacturers Association Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club report the Industrial Exposition of Washington has drawn broad public interest with over 400 000 visitors across multiple months the event turnover and attendance signaling strong engagement and local commerce impact.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Garfield coal crisis spurs push for sacrifice and fleet support
The piece links a coal shortage to national ship losses and urges collective sacrifice while noting President backing on Garfield orders. It also promotes Spring clothing sale at Florence Upstairs Store with discounts on suits coats and more.
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Florence
Trials and Victory Ahead Says Pastor Sermon
Dr. Russel F. Thrapp told First Christian church parishioners that America Faces the most critical hour in its history. He spoke on Why Victory for America is Inevitable and urged granting passports to Turkish and Bulgarian emissaries.
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America
Russel F. Thrapp
Thrapp
First Christian Church
Austrian fishermen pledge U S loyalty
The American Purse Seine Fishermen’s league, formed at the Labor Temple, will ensure Austrian members meet conditions for fishing in Puget Sound and Alaska waters. At Saturday’s meeting the Austrians pledged loyalty to the United States. A citizenship night school will be established.
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American Purse Seine Fishermen's League
Labor Temple
Puget Sound
Alaska
Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablets Box Label Declares Cure
A damaged ad style note references a product labeled as a laxative with Bromine Quinine. The box bears the signature EE W. GROVE and a price of 3 cents. The readable fragment implies health claims and a single brand identifier.
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