Fire Chief Stetson Suspends Seven for 10 Days
The fire chief suspended seven firefighters for ten days for alleged insubordination after they planned to invest in jitney buses and purchase automobiles. The men argued their rights and questioned the punishment, noting others managed their cars and seeking fairness from city officials. The Star criticizes Chief Stetson for overreaching sanctions and questions consistency with related cases.
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Stetson
Cor
Bradford
California lawmakers push to buy Western Pacific railroad test
The California legislature debates state ownership of railroads by purchasing the Western Pacific and running it as a government test. Lawmakers note prior mismanagement and receiver control while skeptics warn Congress may fail, likening it to hatching eggs kicked from the nest.
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California
Congress
Western Pacific Railroad
Pacific
Navy to receive four star admirals and three star vice admirals
Congress moved to elevate the navy by creating four star admirals for the three commanders in chief and three star vice admirals. Howard Cowles and Fletcher would receive four star flags and full gun salutes, aligning the U S Navy with foreign fleets and strengthening its status and prestige.
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Congress
Howard
Cowles
Fletcher
Evolution of Transportation Through The Centuries
Evolution of transportation is traced from jitney buses and street railways to road building and imagined future advances. The passage notes the impact of automobiles on steam railroads, then speculative forms like flying cars and various earlier conveyances, highlighting gravitation as a remaining challenge.
Constantinople Conscripts Draw Multiethnic Army
The Turks compel all residents of Constantinople to enlist in the army. Forces include Turks Arabs Armenians Jews Circassians Belgians English Russians Spaniards Americans and others. German officers face a challenging integration as diverse communities are mobilized.
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Constantinople
Ely's Cream Balm ad claims instant relief for stuffed heads
A brisk advert promises instant relief from nasal congestion caused by colds or catarrh. It touts Ely's Cream Balm as antiseptic and penetrating to clear air passages and soothe inflamed mucous membranes. The claim is rapid relief with a small bottle from a local druggist.
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Ely
St Patrick Day Observed in London Amid Shamrock Sentiment
In London on March 17 61 crowds mark St Patrick s Day with thousands of shamrocks shipped to British troops. Women including noble ladies sell shamrocks to fund comfort items for frontline soldiers led by the Countess of Limerick. The airwaves echo It s a Long Long Way to Tipperary.
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London
Great Britain
Countess of Limerick
Tipperary
St Patrick Events Planned Across City Venues
On March 17 Sona and daughters of Erin plan multiple entertainments citywide. A neutral dinner at the Butler hotel features speeches by Lawler and Murphy with toasts to Seattle St Patrick and others. Hippodrome hosts Irish German alliance program then cards and dancing. Metropolitan Theatre presents Irish music under the British American Relief association. Knights of Columbus offer a talk by Francia A Garrecht at St James Cathedral. St Margaret's hall hosts a St Patrick's program, with church activities and Briscoe Orphan Boys Home tag day.
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Sona and Daughters of Erin
Butler
Hippodrome
St. Patrick
Steven V. Carey
S. J. Chadwick
M. J. Carrigan
Ile of Saints and Scholars
W. A. Shannon
Ireland
Danworth
Dudley G. Wooten
Knight of Columbus
U. S
Francia A. Garrecht
Spokane
Metropolitan
British- American Relief Association
Mme
Grace F. Homated
Mra. R. Mogan
Hiram
Pupils of Mrs McDevitt to perform Irish dances
Pupils of Mrs McDevitt will be seen in Irish jig and other dances as part of a school recital.
St Jacob’s O11 Back Pain Remedy Promises Fast Relief
Advert says rubbing St Jacob’s O11 on the back relieves lumbago sciatica and backache instantly with no skin burn. Claims gentle to use harmless and non repeating pain, with a 60 year recommendation and a trial bottle advertised from drug stores.
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St. Jacob's
Delicate Daily Humor and Oddities From Court and Church
A breezy miscellany slice features a prisoner accused of loitering claiming smoky eclipse glasses make a living, wedding gossip with a bridegroom joke, a cash gift photo plan, a jokey romance about Grace and a rich old husband, office marriage contrasts, a tramp dream, a wife’s chatter, a church bear riddle, and a Swiss hat tale led by Gessler with a hat salute.
California Syrup of Figs Promoted For Constipation Relief
An old advertisement extols a fruit laxative for children and adults. It claims a teaspoon of California Syrup of Figs cleanses the bowels, liver, and stomach, easing feverish, irritable symptoms and stomachache. It warns against counterfeits and urges buying from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Kidney danger signals warn of kidney disease
Urges immediate use of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for uric acid poisoning and potential Bright's disease. Claims centuries of worldwide use, non patent medicine, and guarantees against counterfeits with Owl Drug Company as seller.
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Bright
Haarlem
Owl Drug Company
Preventing Measles Through Isolation And Care
The article warns measles is highly contagious before the rash and that nasal discharges spread infection early. It urges immediate reporting to authorities for isolation, sterilizing sickroom items, and feeding children milk and water while cautioning against stimulating drinks and stressing nervous impacts of tea or coffee.
President Chooses Alaska Railroad Routes
Washington March 17. The president has decided on the routes for the Alaska railroad and will not publish them until Secretary Lane returns from California. Condemnation of existing northern roads is reportedly under consideration.
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Washington
Alaska
Lane
California
Monarch Oil Project Set at County Commissioner Dodge Property
Start New Oil Hole reports Monarch company, a new oil concern, has established itself on the property of County Commissioner Ives Dodge in Little Rock Washington and will soon begin drilling.
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Little Rock
Wash
Monarch Company
Ives Dodge
Woman Fends Off Thugs With Hatpin in Spokane
Spokane report states actress Nana Sullivan warded off two attackers who attempted to steal her purse using a hatpin.
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Spokane
Nana Sullivan
Make Your Own Hair Stain For Darker Glossy Hair
A vintage advertisement describes a home hair stain mixture using water and drugstore ingredients to darken gray hair, reduce dandruff, stop hair loss, and improve scalp health. It claims the mixture colors roots, lightens faded hair in days, and can be applied daily then biweekly.
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Beattie
Harfina
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