Governor signs Senate Bill 301 supports perpetual monopoly critique
The article argues Governor supports Senate Bill 301, condemning it as class legislation that allows perpetual monopolies and stifles municipal ownership. It claims the bill fails the certificate of necessity test by excluding telephone companies and enabling duplication of utilities in conflict with public welfare.
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Lister
Seattle Electric Co
Tle
State Public Service Commission
Opera Telephone Companies
Samuel
Telephone
Portland
AVERY
Plain Americanism Against Hyphenated Agitators
An author argues that true Americans, including naturalized citizens, should renounce hyphenated identities and uphold neutrality. He cites New Mexico residents of Mexican descent who chose to be American and rejects calls that threaten national unity amid antiwar talk with Mexico.
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Mexico
New Mexico
Farmer HOOP! The American corn boom and export surge
The piece notes a surge in corn exports from January 1914 to 1915, with 4,867,615 bushels valued at 3,636,697 dollars and 15,773,629 bushels valued at 12,308,174 dollars. It claims the United States has the world's largest corn pile and hints at extended export, while urging domestic production.
Parliament Enacts Defense of the Realm for War Munitions Control
The British House of Commons has seized control of key manufacturing to direct munitions output, extending to firms capable of war use. Described as socialism, the Defense of the Realm Act aims to meet wartime crisis, prompting questions about social policy and economic distress. A New York judge comments on peace and domestic life amid upheaval.
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House of Commons
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules advertised for kidney relief
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick action cleansing kidneys purifying blood and easing painful urination and urges purchase from The Owl Drug Company with a money back guarantee.
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Haarlem Oi
Haarler
Owl Drug Company
Troubled Waters and Odd Encounters Across a Night
A collage of overheard lines from a noisy venue and tales of travel storms, a German statesman’s son, and a Southern family conversation. The snippets hint at mischief, humor, and cultural contrasts.
Outbursts and Oddities From a Fragmented Page
A collage of quips and vignettes spans figures like Voltaire and Haller, a comical misunderstanding about hair and burns, a humorous tale of grandchildren in a family, a cigar joke, a deacon and a boy fishing, and a Mexican Ferris wheel pun. The tone mimics a late 19th century humor column.
Need for a Pacific Blower Navy, Says Military Expert
A Washington memo argues Japan could seize the Philippines and Hawaii and then invade the U.S. Pacific coast. It contends Manila and surrounding bases are vulnerable, requires a strong navy, coast defenses, mines, subs, and a ready land force to deter invasion.
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Pacific
Wat
Navy Department
Pacific Coast
Army and
Navy War Colleges
Homer Lew
Francia Vinton Greens
Manila
Washington, D. C
United States
Japan
Philippines
Hawaii
Guam
Samoa
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Subig Bay
Asiatic
Guantanamo Bay
Lingayan Gulf
Lavon
Polillo Bight
Hawaiian Islands
War Department
Banks Show Net Deposits Gain in Everett Since 1914
Published statements to March 4 show Everett banks accumulated a total net gain of 265026.99 in deposits since December 1914. The report records the increase across local institutions with figures reflecting the cash held by the banks at close of business.
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Everett
Wages of Sin Versus the Gift of God Topic at Revival
Dr. Matthews spoke at the First Presbyterian church revival Friday night on the wages of sin versus the gift of God. He warned that the American people are breeding a race of empty headed children.
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Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Chittenden Opposes Telegraph Bill Payment
Gen HM Chittenden votes against paying Port Commissioner C EB Remsberg for telegrams urging defeat of a port bill. He is outvoted by President Bridges and Remsberg, and $41 is ordered paid.
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Chittenden
Gen
HM. Chittenden
C. EB. Remsberg
Bridges
Remsberg
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