Champ Clark backs national preparedness plan
Speaker Champ Clark pledges strong support to the president's preparedness program. Sen Tillman and most Republican leaders favor a broader measure, while some Democrats resist. public sentiment may rally enough to align the party. Boies Penrose pushes a 48‑dreadnought navy with state names, testing administrative goals.
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Champ Clark
Sen. Tillman
Naval Committee
Congress
Boies Penrose
Miss Canada Flirts After Engagement Proposal
The narrator recalls a planned marriage after accepting a proposal and buying orchids daily. The tone notes a playful challenge from Miss Canada as she plans to involve guardians to abolish certain restrictions, while reflecting on a past gesture of rejection.
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Miss Canada
Divine influence claimed by Honolulu group on wealth in American territory
An article notes Honolulu observers attributing wealth accumulation to the divine influence of their emperor. It questions other monarchs by implying Japanese divinity while commenting on waning claims worldwide. Senator Jones cites local support for Humphrey and hints at a Seattle post office site scandal.
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OAPS
Honolulu
Enator Jones
Seattle
Humphrey
Wes
Frederick Dyer
WHEAT WAR PRICES DRIVE SCALED SENSES OF TRADE
A witty note reflects how wartime needs shift attitudes toward U S wheat with praise for reciprocity and a hoped for favorable tariff or price, turning scorn into eager acceptance of wartime trade terms.
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United States
Taft Locates Position Between Bryan and Roosevelt
Taft comments he sits between Bryan and Roosevelt on preparedness while urging fellow politicians to make room for his stance. The remark contrasts with some British Lords who are described as showing cold feet on the issue.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Bill
House of Lords
Sour Grapes and Seemingly Small News From Seattle
A Seattle Star report traces a man connected to I W W to his room and city directory, compiling a slice of city life with divorce, jewelry theft, and political chatter. The article mixed gossip with notices on local figures, a publicized divorce bid, and wartime era intrigue.
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Seattle
Hillstrom
Star
Hia Roomea
Busky
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Delicatessen Owner Shifts Sabbath to Friday in Milwaukee
Milwaukee resident E. A. Mussweiler will observe Friday as his day of rest instead of Sunday to comply with a new state law requiring delicatessen shops to close on Sunday. The law allows workers who observe a non Sunday Sabbath to work on Sunday. Mussweiler chose Friday since meat sales are light that day.
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Grand Y
Ballee
Harriet Ferguson
Market St
Ballard
Burton Hanson
Milwaukee Railway System
Seattle
A. Karnes
J. T. Patterson
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Fairyland
Frank High
Mary Snow
Washington Pioneers’ Association
25Th Ave
Milwaukee
Wis
E. A. Maseweller
Mussweiler
Stockholm Rubber Firm Rents Car Tires by Day
A Stockholm rubber company offers daily rental of automobile tires to car owners. The service targets motorists seeking short term tire use and flexibility. Local commerce officials report steady demand as drivers seek economical options.
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Stockholm
Port Belt Line clash with rail opponents heats up
The port commission faces a heated battle as insiders debate a proposed belt line with railroads. A soft-pedal committee Favored plan to cooperate with rail interests while urging voters to back the line but reject transferring funds. Copies of the report were refused to Bridges and Remsberg, highlighting distrust and conflicts among commercial groups.
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Remsberg
Waterways and Transportation Committees
Commercial Club
Port Commission
Transportation Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
The
Municipal League
Manufacturers’ Association Stll
Make Skin Smooth With Semo Treatment
A single dependable remedy relieves itching instantly and cleanses and soothes the skin. Apply a little semo to affected areas and watch pimples, black heads, eczema, ringworm and similar skin troubles disappear. The penetrating medicated liquid banishes eruptions and leaves skin soft smooth and healthy. Cleveland Zamo.
Port Tax and Public Service Delays in Belt Line Project
A local report criticizes slow progress on port belt line funding and urges data driven decisions. It notes lingering complaints to the state public service commission and interstate commerce commission, urges delaying until more study, and questions using saved funds for new port projects while warehouses remain full.
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State Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Port Commission
North America
No Prosecution in Auto Accident in Seattle Area
Deputy Prosecutor Helsell dismissed charges against Harry B. Fowler and William Cole both of Everett after reviewing the auto accident near Leschi Park that killed Karbergman. Fowler ran the automobile school in which Cole trained for his auto education.
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Helsell
Harry B. Fowler
William Cole
Everett
Kar.bergman
Leschi Park
Backache as Kidney Warning Spurs Gold Medal Capsules
An admonition warns that backache can signal kidney trouble and urges quick action. Haarlem Gold Medal Capsules are promoted as fast relief for kidney and bladder issues, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by Owl Drug Co with price points of 25c 60c and 1.00.
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Houston
Texas
Haarlem OM
Haarlem
Holland
Owl Drug Co
Women Seek Health Through Digestive Aids
Women know they cannot afford illness and must keep in good health. The text notes the digestive system must function well and that many women have found help from various remedies.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds. It claims two hour dosing until three doses are taken clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverish symptoms, and costs 25 cents at any drug store.
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Pape
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