Senate Bill 300 Threatens Seattle Power to Regulate
The Seattle Star warns Senate Bill 300 now in Olympia endangers city franchise control and could grant perpetual rights to Seattle Electric Co. It would force certificates of necessity from the Public Service Commission, curb competition, and favor private interests. The paper urges killing the bill and notes protests from city officials and a forthcoming article by George E. Wright.
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Turkish fleet withdraws from Dardanelles battle line
Dispatches from Athens report the Turkish fleet fled under fog to Marmora rather than engage the Allied fleet at the Dardanelles. Allied air reconnaissance missed the Turkish ships, and Germans were seen manning Krupp guns in the strait bombardment.
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Congress Adjourns After Historic 63rd Session
Washington March 4. The 63rd Congress closed at noon after a record productive run. Speaker Champ Clark declared adjournment to cheers as members rushed for trains. Senate adjourned 16 minutes earlier amid final shots of drama. The session enacted major measures including enlarging presidential powers on neutrality enforcement and Seamen's Bill signoff. Appropriations totaled about 1.12 billion dollars.
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Man Carrys Unconscious Wife From Burning Home
Mr and Mrs Robertson of 1902 West 67th Street narrowly escaped death when fire swept their bedroom at 2:50 a m Wednesday. Mrs Robertson fainted as smoke filled the room, while her husband found her and carried her outside through the flames before both were lightly burned en route to the street.
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Open shop policy posted in shingle mills sparks possible strike
Everett March 4 announcements of an open shop policy to take effect Monday have been posted in several shingle mills. The move is not likely to be accepted by the union and a general strike is imminent.
Woman Shot by Husband at 215 Third Ave N
Police received a report shortly after 1 PM that Reese shot his wife at 215 Third Ave North. The injured woman was rushed to City Hospital with a head wound. Reese remains at large.
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Austrian aviators target Crown Prince Danielle
An attempted assassination occurred in Cetinje Montenegro as two Austrian pilots tried to kill Crown Prince Danielle. The incident, dated March 4, disrupted royal activities and drew international attention to Montenegro's security situation.
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Bombing Near Antivari Targeted Crown Prince Villa
An official dispatch from Anti var reports airmen dropped bombs on the crown prince's villa in the suburb of Antivari but caused no damage and narrowly missed the heir to the throne.
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Young Woman in Court in Murder Plot Trial
Mrs. Goldy, 21, identified as an alleged accomplice in the Quong Chew murder at the Milwaukee hotel. Villaflor and Oesear face charges. Goldy’s separate trial to follow after the current case. Witnesses place her at the scene and link her to luring the victim and directing the assault.
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Civic groups oppose port commission compromise in Seattle
The Seattle Commercial Club and Municipal League condemn a senate passed port bill as a sugar coated measure. They urge Olympia to oppose the compromise and argue only Seattle voters should decide local port matters. Telegrams to Speaker Conner and Governor Lister voice the protest.
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