Senate Expense Graft Details Purchase Cologne Ginger and More
Long list of incidental purchases for the U S Senate shows mineral waters perfumes cologne and grooming items, Jamaica ginger for the inner man, electric stores and vibrator outfit for barber use, and costly keepsakes for retiring presidents. It notes fees paid and travel use of Pullman cars for committee open ceremonies and exposition events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
SENA
Cologne
Gilson Gardner
United One
Jean Eying
Aux the Senate
Fur Senate
BT Cates
Farina
Senate
Jas. Barker
Tiffany & Co
Sterling River
Dent
Portland
Ore
Guatemala
Roquefort
New Acts at Stvr Theater Stage Busy Night
The Star houses three acts including a Japanese singing comedienne and a minstrel, with a dancing feature. The program centers on A High Toned Burlesque by James acting with Len Emery and Bee Leatie Carter. Carter appears tonight, with Du Parry and Othe Skinner also noted. The Grand Ficet presents The Duel Seats this morning.
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Ares
Comedienne
James Scting
Aseietauis Be
Len Emery
Sensational Play At Seattle Run Attracts Furgess Company
The Seattle venue hosts a highly sensational play that has become a popular bill for the Furgess company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Seattle
Furgess Company
The Man from Mexico Brings Laughs at Local Theater
The Man from Mexico draws laughs at the Lots Theater this week, offering the Pantages stock company strong chances to show skill in straight comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Lots Theater
Pantages
Derby Mascot Presented by Taylor Company at Third Avenue
Lagretta Taylor stars in The Derby Mascot at the Third Avenue theater with strong support from the Taylor troupe all week.
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Third Avenue Theater
Lagretta Taylor
Taylor Company
Forester Officers Elected at Forester's Hall
The semiannual election of officers was held at Forester's Hall. On June 7, 1922, John Craft was named Chief Ranger and R. A. J. Hanely was recording secretary. Charles F. Clark Sr. was woodward with H. T. Henry Jr. as woodward, Alfred Luke Sr. as beadle, C. C. Nelson Jr. as beadle, John Comba as lecturer, and W. R. Gay as another officer.
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Forester’s Hall
John Craft
R. A. J. Hanely
Chas. F. Clark
Sr. Woodward
H. T. Henry
Jr. Woodward
Alfred Luke
Sr. Beadle
C. C. Nelson
Jr. Beadle
John Comba
W. R. Gay
Spokane grocers choose to drop bakers' products
In Spokane on June 11 the taster beakers association noted that profits from retail entries are not in line with expectations and the Spokane Grocers' Association voted to stop handling all bakers' products in stores owned by members of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Taster Beakers’ Association
Spokane Grocers
Kidnaped Children Case Sparks Bellingham Action
Mrs. A. B. Church told County Attorney Peringer that her three children were kidnaped by a man named Castro. She said they were taken to San Pranteseco by boat and she requested San Francisco police detain Castro when the steamer reaches that port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
A. BE. Church
Peringer
Castro
San Pranteseco
San Francisco
Army officer relieved of duties to report for new post
Major William H. Sage in Washington has been relieved from duty as adjutant general and will proceed to Vancouver barracks to report to the commanding general of the Department of the Columbia for duty as adjutant general of that department.
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Washington, D. C
William H. Sage
Uty
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Department of the Columbia
Property Owners Petition for North and West Eightieth St Water Main
W H Murphy and several property owners filed a majority petition with city officials asking for a water main on North and West Eightieth streets. The engineer's office estimates the project at 17100 dollars, below the assessment limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Murphy
West Eightieth St
City Engineer Cle ment Resigns Amid Dissatisfaction
Vancouver city council, citing discontent with the city engineer department, demanded the resignation of City Engineer Cle ment after a shocking spring meeting. The move follows ongoing concerns over public works and municipal projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Clement
Yukon drives effort for A P O appropriation
Daw son Y T reports Yukon aims to secure an A P O appropriation as early as possible backed by Dr Thomspon who heads to Ottawa via Vancouver and Seattle to push the initiative forward in the Star B Special Service context.
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Dawson
Y. T
Yukon
Attred Thompson
Ottawa
Vancouver
Seattle
State Railroad Values Under Hobbs Hearing
The Washington State Railroad Commission opened a formal hearing to determine railroad property values in the state. The afternoon session saw the park board receive a gift from Hunter Tract Improvement Company worth an estimated 50 000 to 80 000 dollars for the Mt Baker Park area. The board also gained shore lands and an upland strip ensuring long term access, while Olmstead boulevard will be extended 100 feet wide with a nearby two mile macadam roadway funded by the park board at about 25 000 dollars, to begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Washington State Railroad Commission
H. P. Gillette
Park Board
Hunter Tract Improvement Company
Mt Baker Park
Rainier Ave
Lake Front
Denny Hill cases closed after hearing arguments
The hearing in the Denny Hill cases concluded this afternoon. Judge Frater will return a decision after weighing the protestants and Corporation Counsel Calhoun. The $4,600 fee for the commission remains unopposed by common consent of the attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Hill
Frater
Calhoun
Council Deadlock Over Carpenters' Pay Sparks Split
The city council deadlocked seven to seven over whether John Anderson in the street department should remain at 3.50 a day or receive a raise to 4.00. After multiple ballots the issue was referred to a joint committee to study at their leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Ter
Ould
Anderson
Navy Yard Tours Show Off Battleships and Gunboats
U S Navy Yard invites the public aboard to view the Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin and the training ship Philadelphia plus the gunboat Posten and its drydock. Boats depart Pier 2 at 6:20 8:30 10 am 1:15 2 6:30 pm for round trips. See details.
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Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Nebraska
Oregon
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Posten
Great Drydock
Ballard Woman Found Dead in Garden
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Liesle J. Rowell was found dead in the garden at 1050 Railroad Ave Ballard by her sister in law Mrs. Anna Irk. Cause of death given as heart failure. Coroner Carroll to conduct post mortem examination. Mrs Rowell, 49, leaves husband Harry F. Rowell and one son. No funeral arrangements yet.
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Anna Irk
Liesle J. Rowell
Rowell
Covon
Mayfield
Ballard
Carroll
Railroad Av. I
Harry F Rowell
Loomis, Wash
Jury Bribery Allegation Bursts At San Francisco Suit
Judge Lawlor hears claims that M R Emmons bribed jurors with cigars in a fraud case prompting an official investigation. Nat Goodwin forms the Nevada Mines Selecting Company with 160000 capital to operate near Wonder Nevada. J Davidson a banquet remark praises Secretary Taft as a fit and broad official.
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Ban Francisco
Murat
Lawlor
San Francisco
Nat Goodwin
Nevada Mines Selecting Company
Wonder
Nevada
Milwaukee
Taft
J. ©. Davidson
Saan
Race from here to Paris ignites seven machines
On June 11 PRKIN race from this place to Paris saw seven machines start yesterday drawing wonder from natives. The total distance spans 9,206 English miles.
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Prkin
Here
Paris
Leavenworth Saloons Closed Under New Law
Leavenworth Washington enforces a local law ordering all saloons closed and a brewery converts to non intoxicant beverage production. Paris June 11 Franco Japanese accord signed by French minister Perchon and Japanese minister Kurine.
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Leavenworth
Wash
Parib
Perchon
France
Kurine
Japan
Investigation Opens Into York Life Insurance Company
New York on January 11 reports say the grand jury began an inquiry into York Life Insurance Company. Treasurer B Randolph was the sole witness called at the proceedings.
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New York
Jane
the Grand
York Life Insurance Com
Randolph
Hamilton Studio 675-80 A Bk High Grade Photogs
Hamilton Studio offers high grade photography at reasonable prices to cover other frauds. The note mentions concerns about frauds and seeks protection or alternatives for customers and clients.
Laratment of bieb grace files at Malle Lili First Ave
A fragmentary notice from a local paper references a filing or processing event at Malle Lili First Avenue. Details are unreadable, leaving the exact action and parties unclear.
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Laratment of
Bieb
Grace Files
Malle, Lili First Ave
Property Owners to Meet at South School
The Maynard Improvement club schedules a meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at the South school. All property owners south of Yesler Way are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Improvement Club
Yesler Way
Furniture Men Ask Time to Plead
Forty four of the 182 corporations and individuals named in the Sherman anti trust indictment appeared in the U S circuit court Portland. All waived the indictment reading. Frederick Nelson Beattie pleaded guilty and the rest asked for thirty days to plead to the information. July 10 set for pleas. Those who appeared were released on their own recognizance.
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Portland
Ore
June
Mee
Furniture Trust
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Frederick & Nelson
Beattie
Cole
Knights Templar Lodge Opens in Tacoma Today
In Tacoma on June 11 the grand lodge of the Knights Templar lays plans for a special service opening event, with local officials and members gathering to mark the ceremony.
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Star
Tacoma
Erand Lodge
The
Knights Temp
Northern Pacific to operate as two divisions
A June 10 circular from C. M. Levy announces the Northern Pacific will run as two divisions from June 15. One division will be east of Trout Lake Montana with headquarters in St Paul, the other west of Trout Lake under H Nutt with headquarters in Tacoma. Levy returns as third vice president signaling further changes imminent.
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Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
C. M. Levy
Northern Pacific
Trout Lake
Mont
H. ©. Nutt
Tacoma
Pacite
Levy
Time
Mysterious Billy Smith Charged with Bigamy in Oregon
Portland reports reveal that Smith’s wife secured a divorce last Friday and he married Josephine Bard the next day. Divorcee papers were signed yesterday and Smith is charged with bigamy for maintaining two marriages from Saturday forenoon to yesterday morning.
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Portland
Ore
Jane
Billy” Smith
Josephine Bard
Smith
Coffee Moneyback Offers Service Promise
A grocer advertises a moneyback guarantee on Schilling's Hest coffee praising the product and promising refunds if customers are not satisfied. The copy emphasizes customer-friendly policy and quick reimbursement.
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Schilling
Western Federation of Miners Convention Endorses Imprisoned Officials
About 200 delegates gather in Denver for the Western Federation of Miners annual meeting. Acting President Mahony opens the session and the group endorses imprisoned officials while considering forming industrial unions to unite different craft groups under one federation.
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Denver
Colo
Western Federation of Miners
Mahony
Special Session on Boulevard Matter Calls at Two
A special session was ordered for Wednesday at two o clock to consider the Lake Washington boulevard controversy between the council and the park board. The joint street and parks and boulevard committees will conduct the meeting after a strong park board lobby appeared at the previous council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Washington Boulevard
Council
Park Board
Joint Street and
Parks and Boulevard Committees
Market Report Highlights Fresh Tomato Carload From Mississippi
Late yesterday a Mississippi tomato carload arrived on Westernay with first class quality. Tomatoes sell at 2.50 per crate of four baskets. California peaches and apricots appear and sell well. Regular supplies expected in a couple of weeks. Canteloupes sold by the box as receipts run large. A carload of Texas new potatoes may arrive tonight, the first large shipment after a prior shortage. Old potatoes nearly off the market. hay and feed merchants Jubilant.
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Mississippi
Westernay
California
Texas
Coromisasion
Market Report Burst With Varied Fruit and Produce Prices
The report notes good rain aiding hay and small grain yields and fruit ripening. It lists prices for berries peaches cherries apples and other produce, plus dairy butter cheese and live stock values. Also includes grain and feed prices and regional market terms.
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Colgate
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Peau de Espagne
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Pike and Dine
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Siel
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Ene
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First Avenue
Bell and Battery
Pacific & Puget Sound Bottling Co
Pacific & Puget Sound Bottlin Company
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