A Call for Strong Defense and Naval Expansion
The piece urges the United States to build a robust army and navy to deter aggression from stronger nations. It argues exports drive the economy, warns against reliance on others’ promises, and demands dramatic naval growth including ten dreadnoughts annually, aviation, mine laying, and submarines with strategic bases at San Francisco and San Diego. It endorses defense over offense and urges Congress to fund comprehensive naval expansion.
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Congress
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Eskimo George Porters Seattle Adventures
A humorous Seattle feature follows George Porter, an Arctic native from Herschel Island, as he discovers city life. From streetcar boxes to a hotel room with a gold bed, his reactions capture early 20th century curiosity about urban wonders. He rides belvedere steam lifts, visits Liberty Theatre, and meets patrolmen while learning about modern Seattle.
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Chicago
Belvidere
Lake Burien Line May Be Suspended
The Lake Burien branch may cease operations beyond city limits after state authorities warned of legal action. Attorney General Tanner plans a suit to stop outside-city operation, citing unlawful funding use and a possible city amendment to extend jurisdiction. The line could be saved if the city takes over or if a pending bill alters the law.
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State Bureau of Accountancy
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Public Utilities Department
Lake Burton
City Legal Department
Collier Khartoum Blown Up Off Grimsby
The admiralty announced the collier Khartoum was blown up by a mine off Grimsby on November 27. The crew was rescued and saved.
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London
Admiralty
Khartoum
Thanksgiving Turmoil Frightens Local Homemaker
Mrs Otto Wendland of 3827 Densmore Avenue faced a scare as she opened the oven to check a Thanksgiving turkey while preparing pumpkin pies. The anxious moment disrupted her meal plans during a somber holiday scene.
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Police interference at Woodland crash cited by doctor
Otto Wendland, a Woodland auto crash victim, lay in the mud for an hour before ambulance arrival as a plainclothes officer claimed authority to send him to a city hospital. Dr. Noble and Butterworth staff challenged the officer. Wendland survived, but 12-year-old Elwin Wendland died. The doctor planned to file a complaint with Chief Lang.
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City Hospital
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Eighth Av
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Ewing St
War Dispatches Across Fronts Report Varying Progress
France and Belgium see artillery active with infantry fighting continuing. Russia states fragmented German forces retreat while pressure stiffens along the Czestochowo Cracow line. Germany denies a decisive eastern battle. Britain probes Bulwark loss and Khartoum mine destruction. Austria claims progress against Russians in the Carpathians.
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War Office
East
Carranza Decrees Stand Put At Vera Cruz
General Carranza formally establishes his government in Vera Cruz as 8,500 Carranzista troops enter the city. Gunboats Zaragoza and Bravo anchor in the harbor and provide control over customs receipts while Carranza indicates he will stand and await developments.
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Brotherhood League serves 700 at two course dinner
Seven hundred hungry men were fed Thursday afternoon at the club headquarters 511 King street. After the meal, nearly all attendees stayed for religious services conducted by the club.
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Brotherhood League Club
King Sr
Collapsible Berth Patented for Car Seat Travel
A Californian inventor patents a collapsible berth that can be hung on a baby car seat for rail journeys. The device folds compactly for storage and provides a portable sleeping area during train travel.
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