Caldwell Asks Removal of State Public Service Commission
In a letter to Gov. Lister, Corporation Counsel Hugh Caldwell accuses the Public Service Commission of bias toward traction interests. He urges removal of commissioners, citing a Seattle case and alleged discriminatory actions against the city in franchise disputes with Tacoma and Power Company. The letter notes prior commission decisions and timing on appeals, urging action as part of broader municipal opposition.
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Corporation
Hugh Caldwell
Gov. Lister
Public Service Commis
Traction Company
St Seattle
Caldwell
King County Democratic Club
Commis
Public Service
Tacoma & Power Company
Service Commission
Seattle
King
Puget Sound Trac Light & Power Company
Mtosh
Nee
Public Service Commission
Otto
Com Bn
Tacoma
City of Seat
B. Howe
Sound Traction, Light & Pompany
Public Serve Commission
Ttle
Aberdeen World backs Hanson for Seattle mayor
The Aberdeen World editorial urges Ole Hanson for Seattle mayor, praising his Americanism and noting the election will test loyalty on national issues. It attacks Bradford as evasive on labor and pro-German ties, while praising Hanson’s public record and radical stance in past labor debates. A local crime note reports a burglary at the Welcome hotel. Washington reports an under construction French ordnance base valued around 26 million dollars with shop buildings and magazines and equipment costs near five million.
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Aberdeen
Wanah
Aberdeen World
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Hradford
Hanson
Democratic University of Minnesota
Red Cross
Liberty
Thadford
Beattle
Washington
France
War Department
Death by Own Action Ends Tragedy at Westlake Home
Mrs. Thomas at 1014 Westlake reportedly threatened suicide multiple times amid reports she ingested a drug. Police say physicians have yet to determine its nature as the case unfolded Sunday morning. She was discovered by her husband, a Puget Sound Traction worker, around 5 a.m. after rumors of infidelity and ongoing threats.
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B. F. Thomas
Westlake
Auto Truck Drivers to Be Enlisted Here
One hundred auto truck drivers to be enlisted in the state at once, per W. Whitney exemption board. Drivers may be sub or exempt from draft. Alaska draft men expected to enlist in cavalry and light artillery as well as other service according to Whitney.
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W. Whitney
Alaska
Whitney
British Lieutenant Guest Of Transportation Club
Lieut Alan Wylde of the Seventh Lancashire infantry spoke to the Transportation club on war experiences. He served in No Man's Land and climbed over the top twice. He will be back at the front after a two weeks' rest.
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Alan Wylde
Seventh
Lancashire Infantry
Transportation Club
Wylde
No Man's Land
Packard Auto Is Won by Auburnit
The Knights of Columbus war fund contest results announced Saturday night show James MacGilary of Auburn and P. M. Smith winning the Packard twin for the top prize and the Hudson Super for another winner. Harry Curry of the Holland hotel to drive a Buick, and I Scanchii to own a Maxwell, are key prize recipients.
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Knights of Columbus
James MacGilary
Auburn
P. M. Smith
Harry Curry
Holland Hotel
Buick
I. Scanchii
Eighth Ave
Maxwell
One Hundred Truck Drivers Sought for France Service
One hundred truck drivers are wanted for immediate service in France. Exemption district No. 6 has received word to recruit the required number with a quota to be raised by March. if full figures cannot be reached, Class A men will be drafted. The Elks Auxiliary of the Red Cross will not convene Thursday due to a meeting of B. P. O. Elks officers.
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France
Elks Auxiliary of the Red Cross
Why Stay Fat You Can Reduce
The ad claims Marmola Prescrip t Tablets can reduce weight without dieting or exercise and at low cost. It asserts fat people avoid weight loss due to difficulty and danger, and promises 2, 4, or 10 pounds weekly with no harmful after effects. It offers in-store sales or direct mail purchase from Marmola Co. Detroit Michigan.
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Toneen Te
Misacarerie
Marmola Co
Woodward Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Danderine Promise Clears Dandruff Fast
An advertisement claims a camall bottle of Danderine purchased at a drugstore can clear dandruff by applying a small amount to the scalp. With two to three uses it promises to stop itching and hair loss, leaving the scalp clean by morning.
Half Sick, Half Well Condition In Spring Remedy
In the article the writer describes spring fever as a half sick, half well state that weakens families. It warns of thin blood and anemia leading to prostrating illness and exhaustion. The suggested treatment features Sarsaparilia, Peptiron, and liver support to restore energy and red blood cells.
General Greene Returns to Command in Camp Lewis Area
Gen Henry A Greene returns from France and takes over command of the Gilet di vision at Camp Lewis. He is welcomed at Tacoma depot by infantry band as thousands cheer. His wife travels with him to Tacoma from Auburn. Major James S Greene, known as Major Jimmy, remains in France as a line officer.
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Camil Lewis
Tacoma
Henry A. Greene
Gilet
Frederick
Cien Greene
Auburn
Greene
Camp Lewis
France
Hurring
New York
Tuscania
United States
Hun
Camp Lewin
Alleged bogus check man held after tire shop fraud claim
W H Hooper age 47 is in city jail facing investigation for issuing a worthless check to Wike Street Tire Shop for two tires. He was caught attempting the same scheme at Auto Supply and Service Co. during the same incident.
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W. H. Hooper
Wike Street
Pike #1
Auto Supply and Service Co
Fifth Ave
Judge to sentence Wells and others Friday after guilty verdict
The defendants Kulet M. Wella Bam Sadler Mor ris and Joe Pass face sentencing at 10 am Friday by United States District Judge Jeremiah Neterer after a jury found them guilty of seditious conspiracy last week. Defense counsel planned a motion for a new trial, with a deadline set by Special Assistant Attorney General Bearmen. The motion had not been filed by Monday.
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Kulet M. Wella
Bam Sadler
Morris
Joe Pass
United States
Jeremiah Neterer
Bearmen
Neterer
Hell
German War Veteran Reports Flanders Attacks Repulsed
A German war veteran reports that English assaults in Flanders were repulsed after heavy artillery and bombardments. The account notes Berlin via London on March 4.
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Berlin
London
Flanders
Permanent Rheumatism Relief Through Blood Remedy
An ad promotes 8. 8. 8 as a blood cleansing treatment for rheumatism, claiming permanent relief by addressing the disease in the blood. It urges readers to obtain the remedy at any drug store and requests writing to the Swift Specific Medical Department in Atlanta, Georgia for a free book and expert advice.
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Swift Specific
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Beautiful New Colored Silks for Spring Wear
A catalog of fine fabrics including 36 inch Chiffon Taffeta in 27 shades priced at 1.65, 86 inch Chiffon Taffeta in 35 shades at 1.95, 42 inch Georgette Crepe in black and 45 shades at 1.95, and 86 inch Sarah Skirting Silk copied from French twist plaids with varied colorways. Also features Satin and Foulards with hundreds of patterns at 1.95 price.
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Palm Beach
California
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Lister
Kondon’'s
Gepoagal Southwicks
SILK
MacDougall - Southwick
Packard Auto
Auburnit
General Greene
Wells
Bresence
Mds
Silas
Georgette Crepe
the Red Cross
McDougall
Euthwick
Second Avenue
Pike Street
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