City Council Tackles Rail and Franchise Struggles
Monday session featured moves to ease waterfront rail congestion with a three member committee to study terminal facilities. Traction interests sought one man cars on Summit and 12th avenues while maintaining two-man crews for safety. A plan to aid aging city workers and a vote against selling water to the Country Club district were also discussed amid a flag ceremony.
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Moore
Port Belt Line
Port Commission
Thomson, Erickson
Kempster
Summit Ave
12Th Ave
Summit Line
Thomason
Erickson
Hanna
Holton
Thomson
Country Club
Cymric Torpedoed. Five of 107 Lost in Irish Sea
London May 9 reports say the liner Cymric was torpedoed and sank at 3 am while aiming for an Irish port. Five of the crew perished. the Liverpool agency later confirmed the crew had been saved, though initial dispatches varied on rescue details. American consuls sought full torpedoing details amid new submarine pledges.
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Washington
Consul Frost
Queenstown
London
Cymric
Lloyds
Itla
Croatina
American Consula
Line
New York
Liverpool Agency
the Line
Northwest must spend big to lure Northwest tourists
A promotional plan urged for the Pacific Northwest argues that Seattle Portland Tacoma and Spokane must unite to advertise heavily and compete with California. With Alaska travel gaining interest advocates say a cooperative campaign and substantial funds several hundred thousand dollars are needed to attract travelers and offset lower railroad rates elsewhere.
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Alaska
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Spokane
Northwest
California
Pacific Coast
Case Mentioned as Lister Appointee for Insurance Board
Olympia May 9 Otto A Case of Seattle secretary of the Nonpartisan League was mentioned as a possible appointee of Gov Lister to the industrial insurance commission It is understood Re W Olson state labor commissioner and Clark F Jackson tax commissioner will not take places unless forced to Whether Commissioners Daggett and Ernest had resigned as yet has not been announced
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Olympia
Otto A. Case
Seattle
Nonpartisan League
Gov. Lister
Industrial Insurance Commission
RE. W. Olson
Clark F. Jackson
Daggett and
Ernest
A Lecture for Men at Moore Theatre on Twilight Sleep
Men may attend daily afternoon and evening screenings of Twilight Sleep at the Moore theatre presented by Mrs. Robert B. Liggett of St. Paul. A men only program is planned for Friday evening. Saturday includes a children story hour at 10 30 am.
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Moore Theatre
Robert B. Liggett
St. Paul
Americans Missing After Glenn Springs Raid
Ten Americans in the Glenn Springs raid zone are missing amid a Mexican raid. Troops and Sheriff Walton’s posse pursued bandits across the border. two Americans reported killed. Carrancista officer’s commission found on Capt Rodriguez, a raider, with others killed or captured.
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Marathon
Tex
Walton
Glenn Springs
W. L. Mathews
Rodriguez
Jesse Deemer
Monroe Payne
Negro Employe
Jesus Acalia
Eight-Year Sentence for Conspiracy to Attack Allied Ships
Federal Judge Howe sentenced Robert Fay formerly of the German army to eight years in prison for conspiring to blow up munitions ships of the allies with fire bombs. Paul Daeche received two years and Walter Scholz four years as alleged accomplices.
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New York
Howe
Robert Fay
Paul Daeche
Walter Scholz
Fay
Convicted Man Pleads for Mercy in Tacoma Court
Bailey R. Cleaveland alias J A Young pleads with Judge Card to temper justice with mercy after pleading guilty to obtaining 2500 from P J Franst Co by fraudulent bills of lading. He is sentenced to four to fifteen years in the state penitentiary.
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Tacoma
Bailey R. Cleaveland
J. A. Young
Judge Card
Cleaveland
P. J. Franston & Co
State
GOP Takes Chicago Sets Stage for National Convention
Chicago May 9 The Coliseum, site of the forthcoming Republican national convention, was turned over today to the national committee for the opening June 7. The committee opened headquarters at the Coliseum and the Congress Hotel and began final arrangements for the big show.
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Chicago
Coliseum
National Committee For
Gongresa
Woman Takes Own Life After Prolonged Ill Health
After years of ill health, 60 year old Mrs Virginia Rand killed herself Monday night at the home of Mrs H Barbee located at 722 12th Ave North. Her son Willis Rand is noted as principal of the boys parental school on Mercer Island.
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Virginia Rand
8. H. Barbee
12Th Ave N
Willis Rand
Mercer Island
Knit Wool Sports Suits and Coats at $25 and $5
An ad describes Knit Wool Sports Suits priced at 25 dollars, with belted and sailor-collar styles in Green Rose Blue Yellow and white. Wool Outing Skirts are 5 dollars in light-weight checks and stripes. Also offered are Street Outing and Motor Coats in serge poplin Velour and knit fabrics with bright colors and checks.
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Copenhagen
Summer Porch Set Highlights Third Floor Exhibit
Summer furniture this season introduces new porch and sun-room designs. The exhibit on the Third Floor features an ivory and black porch set including a $14.00 settee, $11.00 table, $9.50 arm chair, and $6.50 straight chair.
New Lace Trimmed Pique Styles Arrive in Various Shapes
Four price selections feature SEVERAL new lace trimmed pique collars and hemstitched sets. Larger circular oval and square shapes lead the arrival with attractive options across four price points.
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Everal
Baby Yokes 50c
A local item lists Baby Yokes selling for 50 cents each at a shop on First Floor. The notice emphasizes the price and location for customers seeking the product.
Kodaking Brings Kodak Supplies for Summer Outings
Kodaking offers Kodaks, films, and a full line of amateur photographic supplies with expert developing and printing services at attractive prices. Located on the first floor.
Wedding Stationery and Invitations Offered
Wedding stationery offers invitations and announcements from the Stationery Section with assurances of correct form and wording and first class workmanship. Located on the first floor.
Summer Floor Coverings for Porches and Homes
Congo rugs and wood fiber rugs offer durable porch coverings that resist curling and dirt. Prices range from 4.50 for 6x9 to 10.00 for 9x12. Manila oval and Crex carpeting listed with various sizes and costs on the second floor.
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Manila
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James A. Sutherland
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