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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1917

Page

7

Public Service Board Gets One More Chance To Make Good

Jan 24 The public commission faces a trial of its right to exist as a public service instrument. Senators Landon Nichols Fair and Boner pushed an $8 800 emergency appropriation for railroad valuations, while opposing moves to curb its powers. The measure passed 49 to 5 with five votes against and previously 1 200 for Reynolds expenses was removed with attorney general funding planned.

Public Service Board Olympia Public Commission Spe Peo Tors Landon, Nichols, Fair Public Service Jones Boner Nichols Burton Fairchild Hutchinton London Northland Charles A. Reynolds Tanner

Trade Commission Officials to Visit Ottawa Over Paper Prices

Commissioners Parry and Warris of the Federal Trade Commission will travel to Ottawa to confer with Canadian officials about the reported Canada price increase for news print. A diamond ring was reported stolen from Mrs H L Ly’s apartment at 1515 East Madison.

Washington Parry and Warris Federal Trade Commission Ottawa East Madison #1 H. L. Ly

Rhodes Seeks Constructive Criticism at New Chamber Meeting

The consolidated Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club held its first meeting after articles of incorporation were filed. Albert J. Rhodes, the new president, urged welcoming criticism while avoiding unnecessary attacks. The group called for state funds to support a courier rate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission. William F. Eckhart was elected a trustee replacing J. S. Goldsmith, who resigned but remains as transportation bureau chair.

Consolidated Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Motifi Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Albert J. Rhodes Interstate Commerce Commerce Commission William F. Eckhart The Commercial Club J. 8. Goldsmith Goldsmith Transportation Bureau

Gerard Delivers Wilson Message to Senate

Berlin report via Sayville Wireless states Ambassador Gerard sent President Wilsons message to the Senate to the foreign office. The official press bureau announced the transmission on January 24.

Berlin Sayville Wireless Gerard Trenemita Foreign Office Wilson Senate

Six Planes Lost on Western Front Reported

From Sayville dated January 24 the report states enemy air forces lost six aeroplanes on the western front yesterday. Bright weather aided engagements and German defensive fire accounted for the losses.

Berlin Sayville Inemy

Musterole on the bathroom shelf

A nostalgic household staple Musterole is described as a clean white ointment with oil of mustard. It offers quick relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion rheumatism lumbago and general pains without blistering like mustard plasters.

Susie Johnny Father Granny

Hood's Sarsaparilla for backache and kidney strength

An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens weak kidneys and relieves backache. It asserts the medicine builds the entire system with a unique root and herb blend and warns against substitutes.

Hood

French Raids Reported Along German Front Lines

French raids on German lines at several points south of Chilly and in the Woevre are announced in today's official statement. The release notes heavy patrol activity around the Seille and says conditions are calm elsewhere along the front.

Paris Chilly Woevre Seille

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