Liquor Sale at Sea Sparks Shipping Board Clash
Washington reports the Shipping Board may permit liquor sales aboard American flag ships beyond the three mile limit. Chairman Lasker defended the policy amid accusations from August Busch that violators of the Volstead Act were operating on steamers like the George Washington. Busch provided alleged price lists and ads, while Lasker criticized Busch for seeking to undermine prohibition and American shipping interests.
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Controversial 80 Year Electric Contract Proposed for Gorge Creek Plant
The proposal would cost $400,000 for a generator at Gorge Creek producing 16,000 kilowatts, rising to 27,000 after the dam. Seattle would supply surplus power for 80 years, with a $40,000 annual payment and a small per kilowatt rate, amid allegations of political influence by American Nitrogen Products Co. and its lawyers Ballinger Ballinger Hulbert Shorts.
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Rate Fight Over City Dump Power Debated
City council considers buying dump power at $10 per horsepower year in a dispute where Blaine says the nitrogen company offers far less. Officials argue the proposed rate is excessive since dump power sells below ordinary power and the contract allows the company to exit, leaving the city with a useless $400,000 plant.
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Plain Language Contract Lets Power Company Skip Payments
The document states that if power is too low the company may suspend payments for 30 days and, after six months of power deficiency, cancel the contract with 30 days notice. It also allows extensions or reduced annual payments if acts of God or market conditions interfere, letting the company avoid its obligations.
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Youth, Woman Drink Poison After Suicide Attempt
Two people were treated at the city hospital Wednesday after suicide attempts. Earl Adama, 21, of 2126 Seventh Ave, had his stomach pumped after ingesting Lysol, attributed to family troubles. Mrs Serene Christman, 2, 4310 Seventh Ave, drank half an ounce of poison and was found moaning. doctors expect recovery.
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Contract Grants Broad Power to Tacoma Power Deal
The article criticizes a contract granting the company options on surplus power and forcing the city to transmit power free if it buys from Tacoma or other sources. It notes an odd clause requiring three generating machines sized 16 000 kW at 290 ft head and 27 000 kW at 380 ft head, while the city already ordered two 30 000 kW units with plans for a third.
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