Port Bridges proposes belt line funded by port revenues
President Robert Bridges of the port commission announces a plan to build the belt line using port property rental revenues, avoiding new debts or taxes. The project would start with a rail segment from the south city limit to Spokane Street, cost about 46000 dollars, funded by current and expected port revenues.
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Uee
South City Limite
Spokane Et
Machinery Ready for Registration Says Gov Strong
Gov J F A Strong of Alaska says there is no opposition to select service in Alaska during his Washington trip. He notes remote districts will report slowly but there will be no resistance to the law. Registration dates await presidential setting, though officials have been appointed.
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Alaska
J. F. A. Strong
Beattie
Washington
Stringer
W. M. Whitney
Hart
Family Ford trip to Los Angeles planned with camping
Mra Marie Rupae and her mother Mrs. S A Hine set out on a cross country journey to Los Angeles in a family Ford on a Saturday. They express no fear of tramps or highway robbers and plan to camp along the way.
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Rupae
S A. Hine
Ford
Los Angeles
Dr Hillis Urges Liberty Loan Drive as War Struggle Anxious
Dr Hillis frames the Liberty Loan effort as a defense of democracy and civilization against Germany. He argues sacrifices at home are needed, urging subscriptions as a patriotic duty and a wise, safe investment. Scout canvassing and local leaders back the drive, highlighting bond advantages and guaranteed returns.
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Minister’s pamphlet questioned by U S prosecutor
U S District Attorney Clay Allen met with Dr Sydney Strong pastor of Queen Anne Congregational church after Strong said he would not resume distributing pamphlets to conscientious objectors. The pamphlet titled The Conscientious Objector outlined options including exemption and possible penalties for refusal to register.
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United States
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Sydney Strong
Queen Anne Congregational Church
Allen
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Nurses Graduate From City Hospital Training School
A class of five nurses will graduate from the city hospital training school on June 7. Lydia K Rainey Helen A. Tuttle Christine Clark Lorena May Pvane and Ethel M. Skutt will receive their diplomas in the council chamber of the county city building.
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Lydia K Rainey
Helen A. Tuttle
Christine ©. Clark
Lorena May Pvane
Ethel M. Skutt
Council Chamber
Seven virtues of tooth fillings by Dentiss Seven principles
Edwin J. Brown DDS outlines seven criteria for tooth fillings focusing on usefulness appearance prevention preparation nerve protection and reasonable price. He notes cavity location and decay determine materials and that time and materials costs dominate the dentist's expenses while humorously acknowledging his own hours and costs.
Nation awaits 10 million men at draft registration
Nationwide reports say 10,000,000 men aged 21 to 30 will answer present as Wilsons call to the colors goes into effect. Anti draft plots face crack down while preparations race through precincts and remote routes to move registration cards to Seattle for counting.
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America
Maine
California
Great Lakes
Gulf
Uncle Sam
United Press Today
Washington National Guard could head to France this fall
General Thompson says about 3,000 Washington Guardsmen may be sent to the trenches in six months. The group could include 1,836 infantry, 1,900 artillery, 500 cavalry dismounted for infantry, plus a 225 member signal corps and attached sanitary units.
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Washington Infantry
War Department
United States
Thompson
United Press
The
Star
Washington
National Guard
Coast Artillery
Signal Corp
France
Betow
Filbert growing draws crowds to Seattle demonstration farm
Dozens visited the New Life of the Land demonstration farm at Alderwood Manor along the Seattle Everett interurban line. Puget Mill Co opened offices in the Walker building to noon for the public to inspect the project and learn about filbert culture.
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Seattle
Puget Mill Co
Land” Movement
Walker Building
Alderwood Manor
Seattle Everett
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