Sugar ration put in effect by King county committee
The King county fair price committee adopted a resolution noting sugar hoarding during wartime. It warned enforcement of the sugar hoarding law in force and declared the 1 pound per person per month ration for household use. The panel also announced a retail sugar price ceiling of 11.5 cents per pound and sent a fact-finding group to study costs of necessities.
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King County Fair Price Committee
Wiednes
Iun
Fair Price Committee
H. Ry
Julius Shafer
Seattle
Inves
Jackson Dead Seattle Businessman John N Jackson
John N Jackson president of Tewman and Hanford company and Seattle businessman died at his family residence 1150 22d Ave WN at 6 am Thursday after a prolonged illness. Death was due to heart disease. Survived by widow Mary E Jackson and four children.
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John N. Jackson
Tewman & Hanford Company
Seattle
Jackson
Mary E. Jackson
Woman Scorned Blamed in Killing Case in Marysville
Fred J. Wilson contradicted District Attorney Tay Manwell stating Charles Brown was killed after Brown fired first shots in a quarrel sparked by jealousy. Wilson, husband of Gertrude Wilson, and her brother Frank A. McCormick are jailed amid habeas corpus actions, while Brown’s rival Arvin Ward disputed Brown had a gun.
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Marysville
Cal
United Prean
Tay Manwell
Charles Brown
Fred J. Wilson
Wilson
Dewepaper
San
New York
Gertrude Wilson
Frank A. McCormick
Altho
Manwell
Mse
Mra Wilson
Brown
McCormick
Kepp
McDaniel
Wesley Potts
Trown
Arvin Ward
J. Howard
Congress Adjourns With Big Measures Out of Reach
Washington November six. Senate leaders plan to adjourn without enacting major reconstruction or peacetime policy bills this session. Hope to finish the peace treaty next week before a short vacation, leaving railroad, tariff, and military policy measures pending. House and Senate clash over railroad bills and tariff moves face a stalemate amid Smoot Penrose opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Representative Mondell
Smoot
Penrose
Yakima Firemen Leave Stations In Wage Standstill
Yakima's 28 fire fighters including 11 ex service members walked out of two stations. They joined the American Association of Fire Fighters allied with the AFL and demanded a $19 monthly raise. City commissioners rejected the demand, offering only a $10 monthly raise for married men.
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Yakima
American Federation of Labor
Roselius Freed on 25000 Dollar Bail in Carleton Murder Case
Charles FB Roselius, former patrolman, is at liberty after 25 000 dollar bail was posted by his attorney John P. Dore. Roselius had been charged with murdering Volice Sergeant Guy Lt. Carleton who Roselius claimed had stolen his wife’s affections. Carleton was shot through the heart while riding with Roselius’s wife. Funeral services for Carleton were held at Butterworth chapel. Police Chief Joel F. Warren dismissed Rowellue from the department.
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Charles FB Roselius
Volice
Guy Lt. Carleton
Liberty
Roselius
John P. Dore
Novellus
Hichard Fleming
Nfydah
Fifth Ave
A. A. McCafferty
Collins Building
H. L. Wiliams
Occidental Ave
Yeelerway
Joel F. Warren
Rowellue
Carleton
Butterworth Chapel
Roselina
Why Did She Take My Life Trial Lights Up
In San Francisco on November 6 a dramatic murder case unfolds as Fred Thurston a drug clerk and husband of Julia Thurston admits a violent life with his wife and the attacked bookkeeper Jean Kimball at the Palace hotel Thurston says he loved Miss Kimball while calling his marriage a mistake and notes the wife acted against him He reports the wife had left him many times and the judge delays Mrs Thurston’s murder trial for a week to continue proceedings
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Ban Francisco
Fred Thurston
Julia Thurston
Jean Kimball
Palace Hotel
Thurston
Miss Kimball
The Bon Marche Shoes Tailored For Each Customer Class
The Bon Marche offers specialized shoe service targeting distinct customer groups with individualized attention and a focus on meeting specific footwear requirements. The ad emphasizes a personalized shopping experience and expert fitting across its shoe range.
Pershing Tells of Last Battle in World War I
General John J. Pershing testified before Congress about the final hours of World War I. He recounted orders to cease fire at 10 59 AM on November 11 and described the deliberate firing that occurred in the minutes before the armistice. He noted some stray shots as units advanced past messaging reach.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Senate
House
France
Gen. Pershing
Pershing
Joke In Court Stuns Davis On Hall Steps
In San Francisco on November 6 United Press reports C O Davis an employee of Neustader Brothers wholesale grocery questioned Judge Fitzpatrick on the Hall of Justice steps. Davis asked about a broken speedometer stall and a possible eaten gag before appearing before the judge and recognizing him.
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San Francisco
United Press
C. O. Davis
Neustader Brothers
Fitzpatrick
Hall of Justice
Davis
Belief and Sales Judgments Echo in Witty Adage
A sharp saying remarks that it is wiser to trust all you assert than part of what you hear and praises a clever salesman who can sell a fountain pen to a man who cannot write.
Silk Dresses At Bargain Prices On Second Floor
Today shoppers can find silk dresses at 16 50 and 19 50 with draperies tunics Georgette sleeves and satin options in beige gray blue taupe navy black and brown. Beads and embroidery trim some dresses while others feature ruffled tunics and bloused waists. Second Floor The Bon Marche.
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Russia
BON Marche
Percales Lengths Sold in 10 Yard Increments
Fabric catalog notes lengths to 10 yards for percales with 86 inch width and patterns in checks stripes and figures. Customer purchases not over 12 yards at listed price.
Cotton and Wool Blankets for Cold Weather
An assortment of cotton and wool blankets in white, tan, gray, and plaids available in various sizes. Ideal for colder days, located on the fabric third floor.
New Shop Offers Angora Scarfs and Wool Garments
In the shopping booths buyers can find Angora scarfs and tams at 2.25 per yard in colors like Cop en rose yellow purple green gray and garnet. Venetian Lace and Insertion in assorted widths and patterns also advertised along with knitted sleeping garments for children and reinforced waist reinforcements for older kids. Mens shirts and drawers priced at 1.25 with Bristol Union Suits at 1.95.
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Raymond Clapper
Mondell
Cummins
Army
Serge
Panama
Children’s Shoe Shop
Bristol Union
Bristol
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