Portland Blocks Steamship Sale to Aid Seattle Port
Portland opposes the sale of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific steamship interests to Pacific Steamship Co. The Chamber of Commerce, after a two and a half hour debate, urged liberal patronage and chamber support, warning Portland would lose the San Francisco trade steamers if sold and reassigned to the Seattle to San Francisco route.
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Portland
Great Northern Pacific Steamship Co
Great Northern
San Francisco
Belgian Envoys to Visit America to Seek Further Aid
Washington reports Belgium plans to send a commission led by Baron Moncheur to extend thanks for American aid. Total loans to Belgium reach 175 million dollars, with a likely request for an additional 45 million.
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Washington
Belgium
Baron Moncheur
Gaby Deaiys Enters Society Circles in London
London notes Gaby Deaiys once famed as Gabrielle of the Lilies now hosts society events at a Kensington Gore residence. She is described as moving in high aristocracy while pursuing a mission for blinded soldiers at St Dunstan’s Lodge Regent Park. An attendant notes her bedroom resembles a chapel after touring the three story house.
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Gaby Deaiys
Gabrielle of the Lilies
Mannel
Kensington Gore
St. Dunstan's Lodge
Regent Park
Seattle Relief Drive Taps Canadian War Volunteers
About 3 900 Seattleites fight with Canadian forces in France as 3 500 plus residents depart Seattle. The Canadian club organizes fundraising through a lecture by Sergt Fred Wells at the Orpheum with 6 000 feet of government endorsed war pictures by D J Dwyer to aid local dependents.
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France
Canadian Club of
United States
Vancouver
Victoria
Pacific Northwest States
Sergt
Fred Wells
Orpheum
Wella
St. Julien
Canada
Sergt. Wells
D. J. Dwyer
B. C
New York
Boston
Confessions of a Wife and the Wisdom of Mrs Selwin
A narrator recalls Mrs Selwin in Green Wood cemetery and shares her late auntlike guidance on change joy and sorrow. The letter reflects on love friendship aging and the limits of attentiveness after marriage and whether to reveal a hidden truth to Margie Waverly.
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Greenwood Cemetery
Mrs. Selwin
Mary
Margie
Convicted Robber Declared Sane in Park Assault Case
Herry L. Roberts, who had pleaded insanity, was convicted of robbery after luring Mrs. Emma W. Fossek into Fauntleroy park woods and taking her money. Doctors ruled him sane. The verdict followed the alleged attack on the woman.
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Altho
Herry L. Roberts
Porch Furniture Showcase on Third Floor
A comprehensive display features chairs rockers tables settees and swings in rustic hickory maple and painted wood. Porch swings priced at 5.00 and settees at 2.50.
Good Baking Results With Ohio Range Read
Ohio range promises steady even heat for pies and cakes with low attenuation. It features an ot blast fire box lining to cut fuel bills and efficiency. Prices including water connections range from 58 to 66 dollars.
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Ohio
Mill Fire Threatens Kilns at Ballard Lumber Yard
Six dry kilns of McDonnell Lumber Co. in Ballard were endangered by a fire that started at 5 p.m. Wednesday. One kiln was partially destroyed and Ballard firefighters controlled the blaze with about 1500 dollars in damage. Fire truck driver BE C Wedekind was injured when the pole pin failed and horses dragged him. he suffered a slight concussion.
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McDonnell Lumber Co
Ballard
BE. C. Wedekind
Engine Company 21
Great Wheat Ship Reaches France
The electrically driven collier Jupiter carrying 10,500 tons of wheat and other commodities has arrived in France, authorities announced today.
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France
Washington
Jupiter
Transfer licenses permitted after June under new schedule
Olympia June 7 Auto licenses issued under the 1915 session may be transferred to another machine after June 7 when the new license schedule takes effect without extra charges, per an opinion by Glenn J. Fairbrook assistant attorney general.
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Olympia
Glenn J. Fairbrook
Corkolin Rugs Price List
A short price list shows Corkolin rugs available in 6 by 9 feet for 7.50 dollars 7 by 10 6 for 10.00 dollars and 9 by 12 for 15.00 dollars.
Germany News Highlights From Berlin Music Hall to Prison Breaks
Berlin Vorwaerts reports manager Wagener refused fair pay to young Klaas skating artists. contract bound them to low wages while he suggested additional income. Berlin Post details a ten-woman gang led by Frieda Hennig, stealing from shops then pawning goods. Berliner Tageszeitung notes rising potato theft on estates as keepers are fired upon during patrols amid food shortages fueling violence.
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Admiralopalast
Berlin
Trades Court
Grim
Herr Wagner
Liberty Bond Pin for Liberty Loan Subscribers
A one half inch red white and blue pin will be given to every Liberty Loan subscriber. Miss Liberty in blue and white appears within a circle of red, bounded by blue with white lettering.
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Liberty Loan
Liberty
Cyclones Kill 32 in 4 States
Thirty two people are dead and 200 injured after tornadoes hit four states Tuesday night and Wednesday. Michigan reports three dead and 50 injured with about 1 million dollars in damage. Bevier Kentucky sees five dead and many injured. Missouri and Kansas tornadoes add 24 deaths and over 150 injuries with extensive property harm.
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Michigan
Jackson
Detroit
Bevier
Missouri
Kansas
Teachers Ask for Pensions in Seattle Schools
Seattle school teachers plan petitions to the school board Thursday night seeking to activate a state retirement fund for teachers after 30 years of service. Of 1217 city teachers, 1040 have signed. the board may deny but teachers can petition again in a year, with boards typically granting.
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Seattle
Seatle
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