Washington Delivers Vote For Wilson In Capitol
George Christensen of Skamania county arrived at the capitol to cast Washington's presidential vote for Woodrow Wilson. He was escorted to Wilson's office by Representative Dill and presented to the president as the vote was counted. A small fire broke out in the engine room of Crown Cleaners on Fifth Avenue.
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Washington
George Christensen
Skamania County
Capitol
Wilson
Christensen
Representative Dill
Crown Cleaners
Av. Napé Harrison
Morning Post
Germany
No Loophole in This Bill for Traction Co
Olympia January 25 The Stone Webster group presses home rule for first class cities facing a public service commission tussle over Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co rights Senator E Hew Johnson Spokane introduces a bill to bar the commission from relieving any franchise duty or rate obligations The measure aims to block any attempt to weasel out of contractual commitments on streets paving bridges or taxes with a blunt statement that no order can void such obligations
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Edgar C. Wheeler
Olympia
Stone @ Webster
Public Service Commission
Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co
E. Hew Johnson
Spokane
Stone & Webster
Street Railway Company
Senator Johnson
Commission
Ift
Johnson
Bond Issue for Arterial Highways Passes
The city council voted to submit a $450,000 bond issue for arterial highway improvements to voters at the coming election. Mayor Gill criticized the plan noting some proposed streets are not arterial and that funds used for other highways rely on general funds.
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Gill
Pape's Cold Compound Offers Quick Relief
Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours, up to three doses, stopping nasal congestion discharge and headache. The remedy eases feverishness sore throat and sneezing, costs 25 cents, and acts without assistance if the genuine product is bought at a drug store.
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Pape
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Pimples Clear
Advert says pimples fade after a few nights using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Claims to cleanse blood bowels and liver as a gentle calomel substitute. Vegetable compound with olive oil, sold 10c and 25c by all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
French Press Slams Wilson Address as Utopian
Paris reports the French press voices sharp criticism of President Wilson's Senate address. Editors call his plan to oppose pan Germanism and prize universal brotherhood idealistic and impractical, arguing it cannot eliminate Germany and would shock pan Germanists. Concerns about sanctions and reparations appear as warnings.
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Wilson
Senate
Germany
Celea
le Journal
Universal Brotherhood
le Migaro
Heranger
Paris Midi
Council shelves market plan and blocks bond vote
The council refused to place on the ballot a proposal for a municipally owned market and cold storage plant. Five members opposed submitting the issue while four favored accepting the rivers and harbors committee report to submit it.
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Moore
Erickson
Bolton
Hesketh
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Dale, Haas
Fitzgerald
Manoa
Thomson
Central Labor Council
University of Washington
Plana
Lssue
Woman Fined After Home Whipping Case at Tacoma
Mrs Anna Peterson was fined 55 dollars after appealing to unwritten law for a home whipping of Samuel Oliver on November 20. She claimed Oliver interfered between her and her husband, but a three man one woman jury did not accept the justification.
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Tacoma
Anna Peterson
Peterson
Samuel Oliver
Oliver
Woman says Tacoman prisoner married nine times
Mrs Mary Kistler of Tacoma testified she obtained a divorce from E E Carpenter and that she learned he had nine marriages. Carpenter denies the charges claiming only two marriages and accuses a fellow inmate. Judge Ballinger urged greater respect for public officials in Washington DC.
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Tacoma
E. E. Carpenter
Pierce County
Mary Kistler
R. A. Ballinger
Knights of Columbus
Washington, D. C
Hair Care Secret for Movie Actresses Revealed
An inquiry notes actresses rely on a hair shampoo made from canthrax dissolved in hot water. The mixture, applied all over the hair, allegedly cleanses dandruff oil and dirt, dries quickly, and leaves hair with uniform color and enhanced luster.
Wilson's Peace Message Wins Wide Approval
President Wilson’s call for a just end to the war drew mixed reactions from diplomats and Congress. Supporters hailed his appeal for liberty and concessions, while Entente and Teuton circles debated its stance and feasibility. Telegraphs and letters from citizens showed broad public backing, and the president signaled future national address to frame a peace plan.
British Press Gives Cautious Reading of Wilson Peace Plan
London editors temper enthusiasm for President Wilson's peace note and focus on his call for peace without victory. Papers weigh the implications for Allied aims and for freedom of the seas, with cautious praise from liberal outlets and slow, analytical commentary from leading journals.
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ED L. Keen
United Preen
London
Wilson
Senate
Lord Northcliffe
Jem
President hopes Liberal coalition backs planned international peace
The president envisions a peace formed by liberals across nations, not by secret councils of kings. He expects governors and neutrals to join an international force to curb future aggression and noted British press cautious but supportive reception of his address. He cited talks with Senator Stone about united Liberal action.
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Senator Stone
States and Europe will understand it in the spirit in which it is given
The remark emphasizes that both States and Europe should grasp the message as intended, based on its spirit rather than literal wording, signaling diplomatic restraint and mutual understanding. It frames the communication as meant to be received openly without misinterpretation.
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Northwest
Alaska
the Times
Wilson
Altho
The
Times
Lincoln
America
Daily News
England
States
Europe
Council Passes Water Bill For City Reservoirs
The council bill calling for water system improvements was referred to the finance and public utilities committees Monday. It provides for the acquisition of Swan lake for an impounding reservoir, condemnation of land for three new reservoir sites, and acquisition of rights of way for two new pipelines.
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Finance and Public Utilities
Swan Lake
Court restores medical license to Dr Jor dan after trial
On January 7 1915 Judge Walter M French voided the State Medical Board revocation of Dr J Eugene Jordan license. The court found the ad content unproven to deceive credulous or ignorant persons and ruled for Jordan granting greater vindication and restoring his license.
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J. Eugene Jordan
State Medical Board
Doctor Jordan
Walter M. French
French
Jordan
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