Thomson Backs Belt Line Plan for Railroad Term
Councilman Thomson introduces an ordinance for a railroad owned belt line to serve East Marginal Way. If approved by railways, Northern Pacific Great Northern Milwaukee and OW would operate over tracks. port commission may buy rights later. Work to start in 60 days and complete in six months if accepted, franchise expires 1950 end.
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Thomson
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Milwaukee
Port Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Service Commission
Altho
Utilities and
Japanese Case Postponed Involving High Officials
A compromise leads to a continuance of the state case against four Japanese defendants Kuwabara Ito Terasaki Watanaba Takebe charged with conspiring against Seattle figures M Furuya and D Matsumi. The case links to Asahi News and alleged anti witness articles causing a $100 000 run on local Japanese banks and ties to international diplomacy.
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J. Ito Terasaki
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M. Furuya
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State Department
Washington, D. C
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Asahi News
Was Not Ship Fire On Puget Sound Rumor Debunked
Harbor Master Paysee reports no vessel fire between here and Everett. He suspects witnesses saw a brush pile fire on Whidby island, which could appear as a boat in windy conditions. The Seattle Everett scare arose from reports of a Neon burning off Mukilteo.
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Paysee
Whidby Island
Seattle
Mukilteo
Feed the Birds While It's Snowing
Audubon society members spread grain apples and fruit to feed birds during snow and cold as Seattle residents are urged to help. A note about a Florida knitting mill owned by African Americans is included in the text.
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The
Audubon Society
Seattle
Florida
Cascarets Headache and Digestive Aid Ad
An old advertisement promising relief from headache, biliousness, indigestion, and constipation. It touts Cascarets as a candy like laxative that cleanses the bowels, improves breath, and eases stomach discomfort for both adults and children.
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Cascarets
Navy Yard Property Is a Safe Investment
Ole Hanson & Son offer well located lots within the city limits near the Navy Yard in Haemerton Charleston. Prices range from $100 to $300 as they plan to build small bungalows and emphasize growing payroll town demand and the assured development of the Navy Yard. They claim employment at 1,775 with more workers needed and homes in short supply.
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Haemerton-Charleston
Navy Yard
Hair Care Advice Promotes Specialized Shampooing
Practical guidance stresses neat hair as a sign of taste and encourages using a shampoo prepared solution from canthrax with hot water. The ad claims dandruff oil and dirt dissolve, leaving fluffy, lustrous hair and a healthy scalp to promote growth.
Pyramid Mile Treatment Claim for Home Use
An old advert promotes Pyramid Mile Treatment claiming to stop itching bleeding and protruding hemorrhoids at home. It promises quick relief with a box costing 600 at druggists and offers a trial bookset and coupon for prospective buyers.
Tacoma Jurist Sets Himself Up as Court Czar
Tacoma reports a judge dismissing jurors after verdicts in a civil automobile case. Judge M L Clifford announced the action publicly and criticized the jurors. The episode sparks debate over lawfulness and citizen rights, with lawmakers planning or proposing curbs in Olympia.
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Tacoma
Seattle Faces Historic Indictment Trial In Mayor’s Case
Ex Sheriff Bob Hodge and detectives indicted by a federal grand jury prepare to attack the charges while Mayor Gill pleads not guilty. Wilmon Tucker and Frederick Bausman join the mayor’s defense as U S district attorney Clarence Reames handles the government case. A speedy trial is sought amid anticipated intense legal battle in Seattle.
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Bob Hodge
Federal Grand Jury
Gill
Wilmon Tucker
King County
Washington
State Supreme Court
Frederick Bausman
Clarence JL. Reames
U. S
Oregon
Seattle
Jitney Men to Fight Senate Bill 89 in Olympia
Autotomobile operators from across the state prepare to travel to Olympia Wednesday evening to oppose Senate Bill 89 aimed at jitneys auto stages and launches that compete with steamers. They warn the bill would place them under the public service commission and shut them out of business. James Bradford and W D Lane identify as organizers.
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Olympia
Senate
Public Service Commission
James Bradford
W. DD. Lane
Auto Chamber to Oppose Senate Jitney Measure
The Washington Auto Chamber of Commerce and auto men from across the state will accompany jitney men to the senate chambers for a discussion at 8 p.m. Wednesday as they oppose the measure.
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Washington Auto Chamber of Commerce
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