Northwest tourist rate fund gains Seattle and Portland backing
In Portland on January 22 businessmen agreed to raise another $1,000 to support Attorney Charles A. Reynolds in the differential case. Seattle had already subscribed $1,000, with a Portland drive promising to match it. A total of at least $5,000 is required to cover expenses and fees through the case’s finish.
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Portland
Ore
Northwest Tourist Rate Fund
Charles A. Reynolds
Seattle
T. C. Rockwell
Washington Hotel Men's Association
Short Kindness Leads to Divorce, Court Rules
Kansas City court rules skirt length two inches above boot tops justifies divorce. William P. Cuff, 46, separated from his 20-year-old wife after four years of marriage and two children. Mrs. Cuff cites kindness as the cause, recalling her stage earnings and early marriage as a tragedy of youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Cuff
Cuff
President Wilson Urges League of Nations Policy
President Wilson urged the United States to join a league of nations to enforce world peace. He framed the Monroe Doctrine as a world policy, called for freedom of the seas and military armament limits, and said peace must be lasting and based on equality and common benefit. He noted the need for a guaranteed settlement and potential penalties to ensure lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Robert J. Bender
Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
Senate
League For Peace
Victorie
Monroe
Local Furniture Ads Highlight Seattle's Best Stores
Standard Furniture Co and Grote Rankin Co along with Woodhouse Grunbaum and Gottstein Furniture advertise page ads. Caesars accessories and modern furnishings feature across pages two three and seven. The Bitar highlights top offerings from Seattle's best stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Furniture Co
Grote-Rankin Co
Woodhouse-Grunbaum Furniture Co
M. A. Gottstein Furniture Co
Seattle
Bitar
Seattle ends watchful waiting to show pep at portland mark
Seattle has moved from watchful waiting as the legislature acts. The Star reports insurances and contributions totaling about $1000 to back a push led by Hotel Frye manager in a businessmen’s committee. If the legislature funds the attorney general hire of Charles Reynolds, private subscriptions will be refunded.
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Gill
Billingsleys
Logan
Fred
Ora
Neterer
Harriet BR. Dunbar
Elizabeth FE. Thayer
Fola J. Flagg
Hiram C. Gill
Seattle
Harriet B. Dunlap
Western Washington
Hy Bie
Elizabeth E. Thayer
Portland
Star
Frye
Treasury
Charles Reynolds
Fire Tragedy At Grand Theatre Sparks Inquiry
Captain Gilham died and eight firemen injured in the Grand theatre fire. The blaze erupted at 6 30 am when the building was empty, prompting Councilman Hanna to call for a council investigation into fire hazards and enforcement of fire protection laws.
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Gilham
Grand Theatre
Seattle
Hanna
Council
Council to probe Grand theatre fire causes
Councilman Will H. Hanna drafts a resolution to instruct the public safety committee to investigate the Grand theatre fire that killed Battalion Chief Frederick G. Gilham. The probe will examine fire inspector awareness, building department action, and risk to other theatres, with echoes of a 1913 controversy.
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Will H. Hanna
Grand Theatre
Frederick G. Gilham
Public Safety Committee
Hanna
Grand
High water notes and tide marks across multiple locations
The record lists several measurements including a 149 ft high mark and 7 ft high at Ol Pom 1138 ft with timestamps around 10:39 and 11:04 am. It notes a 14.8 ft low at 4:01 pm and 628 ft readings, with additional 11:03 pm and 10:57 time stamps indicating water levels at various points.
Blizzard Hits Twin Cities Cuts Off Milk
A Jan 22 blizzard leaves Minneapolis and St Paul with 17 inches of snow. Creamery men warn of a milk shortage as farmers halt shipments for several days. North Dakota Montana and Manitoba report light snowfall and frigid temperatures. Minneaplis schools cancel classes. Paul Poiret of Paris presents a debutante slouch model inspired by Kwam the Chinese god of mercy.
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ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
North Dakota
Montana
Monitoba
Paul Poiret
Paris
Kwam
Eighteen Candidates Enter Council Race
Eighteen hopefuls compete for the city council seat including incumbents Erickson Hesketh and Dale. The field also lists George F. P. James Puget Sound Traction official W. D. Lane former legislator Byron Phelps and other professionals from publishing real estate carpentry building and contracting.
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Erickson
Hesketh
Dale
George FP. James
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
W. D. Lane
William M. Calhoun
A. A. Pillar
Central Labor Council
Cigarmakers’ Union
Byron Phelps
J. Edd Shrewsbury
Robey G. Banta
South End News
L. B. Lewis
The
Municipal League
G W. Loveberry
Liveryman
John J. Kelly
L. Smith
J. W. Wall
C J. Jacobs
Fred W. Kelly
Jud Yoho
Tacoma Girl Wins Amateur Wireless License
Winifred Dow of Tacoma is granted an amateur wireless license becoming the youngest wireless operator on the Coast. The government confirms her qualification and notes her young age and pioneering position in maritime communications.
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Winifred Dow
Tacoma
Wilson's Plea for Peace Addressed to Senate
President Wilson speaks to the Senate for the second time on war and peace terms. He notes differing replies from central powers and entente nations, saying the world moves toward a definite peace framework and international concert to prevent future catastrophe. He emphasizes the US role and responsibility in shaping lasting global order.
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Washington
U.S
Senate
Wilson
Iit
U. S
You Couldn't Stump Mr Bowles on the Train
Dixie Lee of Chula Vista finds her Pullman ticket as a gentleman named Bowles helps with her bag. He misstates his name but insists both ride the same train toward Los Angeles while Dixie searches for her car. The encounter hints at a mistaken identity on a March departure.
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Mr. Bowles
Dixie Lee
Chula Vista
Arizona
New York
Western Limited
Miss Lee
Bowles
Missa Lee
Los Angeles
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White House
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Stone
Committee On 11 Relations
Woodrow Wilson
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