City urged to reject Renton line purchase bid
The Star argues against Seattle buying the Seattle Renton and Southern line. It says the railway is under receivership and may be sold at auction. urges Judge Frater to wind up the matter quickly to avoid city costs and delays.
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Renton & Southern
Renton Railway
Judge Frater
Renton
Moses
Rainier Valley
Frater
Rair Valley
Crawfords
Scott Calhouns
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The Mexican Crisis and U S Policy in 1914
A contemporaneous commentary argues that the Mexican crisis has acute tensions with the United States. It cites threats to U S interests, warship movements to Vera Cruz, and misgovernance in Mexico City. It urges Wilson to act to restore order and stabilize the region.
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Mexico
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Huerta
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Rio Grande
Japs Voluntarily Join War Effort in Europe Call
Excerpts from Tokio urge 40,000 volunteers to aid Great Britain France Russia and Belgium in their fight for peace. The message praises allied efforts and notes Japanese duty to assist their European allies while mocking their own English.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Russia
Belgium
Bryan remarks on catching up with newspapers after office
Bryan says it will take years after leaving office to catch up with the newspapers he wants to answer. He asserts that others may chase them but will never catch up. The exchange highlights his patience and confidence in addressing press inquiries in time.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
What They Ask Mr Cynthia Grey
A concise feature outlines questions posed to Mr. Cynthia Grey covering public concerns and personal views. The piece highlights local topics, invites responses, and signals ongoing dialogue within the community.
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Cynthia Grey
Fragmented note on vent transom vandalism and threats
A partly legible, hostile message alleges damaging vent transoms and threats to close air passages at a residence on 144 Cleave Ave. The crude threat implies serious risk from an unknown aggressor and mentions air flow and vent damage.
Build a Cold Frame To Grow Fresh Veggies Early
A backyard gardener can beat prices by building a cold frame. Use a simple wooden box with 12 inch planks and a window sash on top placed near a south wall. Fill with rich soil five to seven inches deep and plant seeds for lettuce radishes onions and other small vegetables. Watering should be done with care.
Water and planting tricks from old garden notes
Garden guidance discusses hot frame use for early crops, watering at 60 to 65 degrees, and avoiding ice cold water. It touts transplant-free growth by covering radishes beets and lettuce, then moving frames aside as weather warms for a two to three week head start.
One Good Shot From 42 Cm Threatens Panama Canal
Roger Babson argues that a single 42 cm shell could render the Panama Canal unusable, noting war would prompt an enemy move to close the canal to separate fleets. He describes the canal’s locks and their immense scale, contrasting past construction with present operation.
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Panama Canal
Roger Babson
Canal
Busi
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Roger W. Babson
Bound and gagged shopkeeper robbed of 144 in cash
Sam Heamad was found bound and gagged in his store at 506 Denny Way by police around 3 am Sunday. Four men entered through the rear and tied him with neckties and gagged him with a woolen sock. They ransacked the till and fled with 144 in gold and bills.
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Sam Heamad
Denny Way
Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair
Old time remedy claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly used by many. Product supposedly cleans dandruff, stops scalp itching and hair shedding as it restores luster and fullness after nightly applications.
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Ankinde
Wyeth
Pape's Diapepsin Quick Relief for Indigestion
Dyspeptic readers are urged to try Pape's Diapepsin for fast relief from stomach distress. The ad claims relief in five minutes and a healthier stomach, reducing gas belching and sourness, with a fifty cent case available at drug stores.
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Pape
Health and Hygiene in Housing Design Warned by Doctor
A health authority cautions that small poorly lit bedrooms in all dwellings especially apartments with modern conveniences breed germs and cause rheumatic and respiratory diseases. The warning notes that one third of life is spent in bedrooms and many sleep poorly due to overheated, badly ventilated rooms.
Mayor vetoes transfer of two city substations to lighting dept
Mayor Gill sent a veto message disapproving an ordinance that would transfer two city railway substations to the lighting department. He cites $55,000 to be paid in electric current for the car line and argues the funds were raised by street car bonds for construction, not operation, making the transfer wrongful under the Renick bill.
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Gill
Renick
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