Northwest tourist rate fight reaches critical funding need
The Star urges Seattle and Oregon against rate discrimination delaying a Pacific Northwest victory. C. A. Reynolds led the initial case, with Seattle and Portland urged to raise a $5,000 legal fund to continue the battle to the U S Supreme Court if needed. Portland has already subscribed $2,000 and Seattle is pressed to match quickly.
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Portland
Seattle
Northwest
California
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Spokane
Tacoma
Nothwest
Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. A. Reynolds
Star
Public Service Ammission
State
Oregon
The
Brent
South Pacific Railway Co
Reynolds
United States Supreme Court
Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Yates
Railway
Bass
Frye
Jail Breaker Brought Back To Stand Trial Here
Dr Percival V Alten returned to Seattle from Hemet California in detective custody to face a murder charge in the death of Minneapolis woman Anna Marie on His escape partner Harry Gardner from the Gorilla pickpocket gang remains at large Alten admits an indiscretion with Miss Danielson before marriage but denies killing her The accused man, thrice married and once a barber, previously escaped after a suspected poisoning case linked to Miss Danielson with traces of strychnine found in her system Deputy Prosecutor Helsell plans to interview him soon
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Percival V. Alten
Seattle
Hemet
Cal
G. A. Bergstrom
Anna Marie On
Minneapolis
Alten
King County
Harry Gardner
Gorillan
Miss Danielson
Allen
Daniel4on
Tacoma
Gardner
Los Angeles
Misa Danielson
San Francisco
Sheridan
Helsell
Federal grand jury probes Billingsley case in Gill Beckingham clash
Sergt W R Putnam head of the police dry squad verified parts of the Billingsleys story about operating here without police molestation. Putnam carried a small black bag with private records into the jury room and later stored them in a safety vault. Logan Billingsley says the records support his confession and may bolster the government case against Mayor Gill and Chief Beckingham. Sheriff Bish ip testified on minor liquor cases while others linger outside the federal building awaiting a decision expected within 24 hours.
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Sergt
W. R. Putnam
Billingsleys
Federal Grand Jury
Logan Billingsley
Putnam
Sergei
The
Star
Gill
Award
Pitnam
Beckingham
Clarence L. Reames
Federal Building
Logan
Fred Billingsley
Harry C. Bishop
Clallam County
Dave Boyd
Jack Madden
Allen Stark
Grand Jury
Clarence I. Reames
Alfred Jaindin
Sergt. Putnam
Ciry Squad
Billingsley Brothers
Inaugural Ball Eyed for Umatilla Women Officials
In Umatilla Oregon promoters discuss an inaugural ball honoring women city officials. Proposals range from a playful dance card tradition for men to a traditional old fashioned ball. Mayoress Mrs. Laura Starcher plans a California recreation trip this week.
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Umatilla
Ore
The Star Ad Content Promises Savings and Profits
The Star urges daily reading to catch propositions and ads offering substantial profits and savings. Readers are warned that Seattle's best offerings appear regularly, implying valuable deals in forthcoming issues.
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The
Star
Seattle
James Murphy Tried Again for Arson in Pier 2 Case
James Murphy, a union longshoreman, was yesterday placed on trial for the second time on an arson charge. The complaint alleges he threw a bottle of phosphorus through a window at Pier 2 on August 17.
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James Murphy
Pier 2
Pershing's Men Begin Return From Mexico
Washington reports Pershing's forces are drawing in outposts and moving north toward the border. The withdrawal from Mexico is under way and the final chapter of the Villa expedition is being written, with Villa still at large.
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Washington
City approves island purchase for park use
City council on Monday passed an ordinance authorizing the park board to buy Foster Island for 15000 from the MecGilvra estate.
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City Council
Pas
Park Board
Foster Island
MecGilvra
Wall Street Leak Probe Seeks Clearing House Records
Whipple calls for stock exchange clearing house records for Dec 10 23 and all New York brokers records to identify big customers in a bid to uncover possible preconcerted bear moves. President Noble promises delivery. Whipple threatens brokerage house visits if records aren’t produced.
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New York
Attorney Whipple
House
Stock Exchange Clearing House
Noble
The
Stock Exchange
Whipple
Wilson
the Exchange
ABC Jesson
New York Exchange
Exchange
8. F. Strelk
Exchange Clearing House
U. S. Steel
Anaconda
General Motors
Willys-Overland
Reading
Union Pacific
Barney Baruch
Jones emergency bill sparks Senate clash over railroad valuations
In Olympia on January 23 the Jones emergency bill proposing 88000 dollars for the public service commission's railroad valuations drew fierce opposition. Senator Landon charged public officials squander public money and cited 1913's 80000 dollar appropriation with no results beyond higher telephone rates. Senator Nichola joined the criticism, claiming the commission has not ordered any rate reductions.
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Olympia
Wash
Public Service Commission
Senate
Landon
King County
Nichola
London Blast Kills 69. Casualties Reported
London reports 69 dead 72 seriously injured and 328 slightly hurt from a munitions plant explosion near London last Friday. Officials say the list of casualties is believed complete.
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London
Senate backs Pacific Coast military road petition
URGE MILITARY ROAD OLYMPIA Jan. 23 The senate passed a joint memorial to congress today urging the construction of a military road along the Pacific Coast from Canada to Mexico.
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Olympia
Senate
Congress
Pacific
Canada
Mexico
President Wilson’s peace note prompts world reaction
Washington reports focus on whether Europe’s peace will rest on equality and safety from aggression. The article notes President Wilson’s address to the Senate and the hoped for broad support from both governments and the silent mass of humanity for an enforced peace. The piece suggests belligerents’ reception will influence momentum for the plan.
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Washington
Friends of Humanity
Europe
Wilson
Senate
Senate Debate Sought on Wilson Message Monday
Senator Cummins offers a resolution asking the president address to the senate be debated on Monday. He says no official action on the message questions can occur until plans for entering the peace tribunal are submitted to the senate.
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Washington
Cummins
Senate
Jits to Be Taxis in Portland Soon
Portland jitneys will become regular taxicabs after next Saturday under a drivers union rate scale. Fares start 5 cents for 15 minutes and 5 cents for each additional five minutes, allowing operation disguised as taxis to dodge jitney restrictions. Average trips take under 15 minutes.
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Portland
Drivers’ Union
Move to Own Washington Water Power by Public Vote
A proposed bill in the Washington Senate seeks to condemn all water power sites for public ownership and operation. The measure, drafted by Sen. Nichols and backed by six insurgent sponsors from Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane, would create a municipal water utility and place the issue on the 1918 general ballot.
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Olympia
of Washington
Senate
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Sen
Nichols
King County
Landon
King
Johnson and Phipps
Fairchild and
Davis
Pierce
Water Utilities Commission
Coal barge revealed as diver during Thames search
In New London, a large coal barge finally admitted it was not the German merchant submarine Deutschland. Rumors of a submarine arrival had swirled last night as the vessel anchored in the outer harbor.
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New London
Conn
Thames
Job Seeker with Four Children Seeks Work
A man with a wife and four children seeks any kind of work after experience driving a laundry wagon. He invites contact through M. Gray at deal, 1110 Seventh Avenue, or via neighbor Main 1117.
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M. Gray
Seventh Ave
English labor cheers Wilson in Manchester meeting
In Manchester the English labor conference greeted President Wilson's name with a loud, spontaneous ovation lasting several minutes. The presiding officer had planned only a brief mention of the peace proposals.
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Manchester
England
G. J. Warder
Nightmares and Work Schedules for Sleep Health
Nightmares can disturb workers but are reduced by adjusting schedules. Try night shifts with days off to align rest periods. Proper sleep hygiene and regular routines help minimize distress and promote recovery.
The Star Promotes Polly Novel In Weeklong Series
The Star debuts a new novel a week feature with Polly as the focus. Readers are invited to follow a unique story arc that differs from prior best sellers in its fresh approach and tone.
Polly of the Hospital Staff by Emma C Dawd
The Star previews Polly and nurse Lacey Price in next Monday’s issue. The novel appears complete in six chapters and ends Saturday.
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Polly
Emma
Lacey Price
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