Record dispute over access to public service commission files
Attorney George Gregory of Seattle accuses the Public Service Commission based in Olympia of withholding records. He cites a railway accident at Centralia on May 21, 1916 involving R. M. Loomis and questions who bears blame. The article notes difficulty accessing files.
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Public Service Commission
R. M. Loomis
Centralia
Olympia
George Gregory
Seattle
Commis
Sion
Commission
Law
Darkening Gray Hair Mixture Advertised For Soft Gloss
A home remedy claims to darken gray hair and leave it glossy without rubbing off. The mix uses water glycerine and a small amount of a Barbo Compound, prepared and applied over two weeks then biweekly until color deepens. The article also discusses public records and criticism of a public service commission in Washington, urging access to the commission’s records and reports rather than just notices.
Monroe Doctrine Safe, Says Lewis
Senator Lewis, democratic whip and administration leader, presented a resolution stating the president’s recent address did not propose abolishing the Monroe Doctrine. The measure seeks to clarify official stance and reassure lawmakers.
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Lewis
Washington
Wray Turmoil as Traction Co Wins in S B 21
Olympia reports Senate Bill No. 21 passed limiting Bremerton water sales to outside city limits under Public Service Commission control. Wary of home rule opponents, lawmakers backed Taylor amendments narrowing city powers while signaling ongoing battles over utilities.
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Olympia
Stone- Webster
Senate
Bremerton
Charleston
Public Service Commission
Commission
Stone & Webster
Nichola
Wray
King County
Public Utilities Committee
House
Swale
Yale
Ile
Nichols
Taylor
Jones
Palmer
Chase
Ghent
Dan Kyndon
Seattle
Landon
German note may open door for war's end
Washington reports anticipation in Geneva over a German statement by Ambassador to answer President Wilson's senate speech. If the note avoids boasting of German arms it could push the peace movement and the Wilson idea of peace without victory gains. Officials say Germany faces a chance to offer lenient terms without appearing defeated.
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Washington
Kaiser
Herlin
United Press
Ambasasdor Hernstorff
Wilson
Senate
Germany
Italian May Become New Ruler of Greece
The Greek throne may pass to an Italian duke of Aosta if the allies dethrone King Constantine. The duke is a cousin of Italy’s King Victor Emmanuel, and reports say he may be placed on the Greek throne.
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Greece
Aosta
Constantine
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Wolves Devour Hunter Report Final Identification Effort
Gold Hill Oregon reports a government hunter named John Hammersley was killed by wolves near Willow Flats and his scattered remains will be examined by a party from Wimner on Evens Creek to confirm identity. The decedent had gone into the Cascades to eliminate timber wolves and has been missing for some time.
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Gold Hill
Ore
Wimner
Evens Creek
John Hammersley
Hammersley
Cascades
Russian Blind Population Outpaces Global Total, Study Claims
A new analysis asserts Russia has more blind people than the rest of the world combined, with Russian figures allegedly twice the global total. The claim compares nationwide blindness counts to worldwide totals, suggesting a disproportionate share for Russia.
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Russia
The
World
Germans hold neutrals taken on armed ships
London January 30 Germany keeps as war prisoners all neutral members of the crown of armed prizes taken by the raider Moewe. Survivors from the Yarrowdale arriving at Copenhagen say twenty Americans Swedes and Norwegians were among those captured from armed prizes and released after proving neutral citizenship.
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London
Germany
Copenhagen
Swinemunde
Records Set At "U" As New Term Begins
Registration at the university slowed by delays in credentials from local high schools. All records were broken as 3,440 students attended Monday night. Engineering and journalism students prepared to hang crepe as Wilfred Lewis announced strict enforcement of smoking rules during laboratory sessions.
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Wilfred Lewis
Grandmother the Pioneer Physician of Herbal Remedies
The article recalls grandmothers root and herb cures from pioneer days and notes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a botanic remedy once made by Lydia E. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. It highlights the enduring use of traditional remedies now sold in modern drugstores.
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Lydia BE
Pinkham
Lynn
Maas
America
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aids Liver and Digestion
Thousands seek relief from stomach upset by using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to stimulate the liver and bowels. The vegetable compound with olive oil is gentle, non griping, and carries a mild price of 10 or 25 cents at druggists.
Seismograph Reports Severe Quake in Two Years
In Cleveland on January 30 the St. Ignatius seismograph recorded the most severe earthquake shock in two years. The tremor began at 10 10 p m reached a peak at 10 25 p m and ceased at 11 30 p m Father Odenbach announced It appeared about 7000 to 8000 kilometers away placing it in Europe or Asia
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Cleveland
St. Ignatius
Father Odenbach
Europe
Asia
Allies Meet in Petrograd for Third Entente Conference
London Jan 30 The third allied conference seeking cooperation of all Entente forces was in progress at Petrograd today. Military experts note Russia’s renewed strength and the czar’s troops along with Romania halting further German advances on the Riga front.
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London
Petrograd
Russia
Rumania
Fletcher to Go to Mexico Very Soon
Washington January 30 United States Ambassador Fletcher will be sent to his post in Mexico City very soon it was officially learned today The move signals a rapid appointment to Mexico City ahead of upcoming diplomatic duties.
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Washington
United States
Fletcher
Mexico City
Kansas club annual meeting elects officers
At the annual meeting held last night at the Good Eats cafeteria more than 100 attended. Robey G. Banta was elected president for the ensuing year with J. J. Hoover as vice president and Migs Anne Dal gity serving as secretary.
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Kansas Club
Good Eats
Robey G. Banta
J. J. Hoover
Migs Anne Dalgity
Submarine 1-57 Sunk Near Hammerfest Reported
Report from Christiana on January 30 states the German submarine 1-57, commanded by Capt. Bender, was sunk near Hammerfest. The ship’s loss was confirmed by today’s information from the area.
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Christiana
Hammerfest
1-57
Bender
It Pays to Read The Star's Ad Page
A brief nudge highlights the benefits of checking The Star newspaper ad page for deals, classifieds, and notices. Indicates readers should scan for bargains and opportunities amid listed items.
Sleepwalking Man Walks Barefoot Through Snow in Nightwear
Dennis Scally, 29, of 611 26th Ave, continued a four year pattern of sleepwalking as he wandered in snow and ice barefoot in his night attire. His latest excursion ended at the city limits after an early morning trek.
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Dennis Scally
26Th Ave
Argo Steamer Blown Up. Nine Die
London reports the S. S. Argo exploded near dawn with a fatal loss of mine men. Nine crew members were rescued and landed safely, while others remain unaccounted for after the blast.
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London
S. S. Argo
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