Port belt line plan linked to Seattle docks
The port commission proposes a belt line to connect all docks and a western terminal system. The project would cost up to $200000, with existing yards converted for belt linkage and storage tracks upgraded to support a unified terminal. Public opposition fears violence against suspect Krause in Juneau, while rail switching criticism frames the water front as congested.
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Port Commission
Star
Port Commissioners
Sion Bitte
San Francisco
Funeral for Frank Gibb Sporting Editor Held in Beloved Tributes
Funeral services for Frank Gibb sporting editor of The Star, who died Sunday from pneumonia, were held Tuesday at Bonnegations Undertaking Parlor Broad and Olive Street. A throng filled the parlors with flowers including a star shaped arrangement from The Star staff. Dr W L Shayler preached the sermon at St Marks Episcopal Church. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Frank Gibb
the Star
Bonnegation
Broadnd
Olive St
Ofe
Bellingham High School
Seattle Baseball Club
Wilson Delays Revenue to Focus on Defense
President Wilson orders delaying revenue questions to sharpen focus on preparedness. He guides leaders to hold the tax subject in abeyance while addressing the defense program. Congress plans to extend the current war tax but may delay other revenue measures including sugar tariffs and gasoline taxes.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Ape To
Man leaped from bridge in Jackson County death attempt
Tom Ingass, 33, jumped 60 feet from the south end of the Jackson street bridge between Fourth and Fifth. He landed on his feet breaking both ankles and was hospitalized. Police report intoxication and prior suicide attempts. C Stonefeld witnessed the jump and called an ambulance.
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Tom Ingass
Jackson
Viaduct
C. Stonefeld
18Th Ave
Austria Adds New Levies as Blood Fights Continue
Rome reports Austrian defense forces mobilize additional levies amid ongoing bloody combats in the region. The war office disclosed the fresh calls as heavy fighting persists.
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Rome
Goritz Lithe
Austria
War Office
Rumor Of Signor Cagliostro In Seattle Sparks Interest
A circulating tale suggests the Italian savant Signor Cagliostro has been hiding in Seattle for years to study occultism and metempiricism. Reports note a London connection, library sightings, and remarks from Professor Meany and Professor Kincaid, with Johnny Clancy eager to pursue the mystery.
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Prof. Meany
Signor
Seattle
Signor Cagdostro
James Charlies Thumileigh
Society For Psychical Research
London
Signor Cagliostro
America
Thom-reigh
Star
Public
Spitzenmeister
Rome
Professor Kincaid
Kincaid
Puget Sound
Europe
Hie
Plato
Emerson
Kant
Cagliostro
Oliver Lodge
Duke
Calabria
Italy
Signor Cagnostro
Johnny Clancy
Signer
Cag
George
Monte Carlo
Chittenden Urges Port Belt Line to Control Waterfront Rail
Long excerpted statement from Gen. H. M. Chittenden, former port commission president, argues railways won t voluntarily create a terminal system and only the port commission can organize one. He cites common-user failures and urges voting for Ewald Remsberg and affirming all port propositions.
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Port Commission
H. M. Chittenden
Gen. Chittenden
Port District
Seattle
Carl A. Ewald
E. Remsberg
Corduroy Pants Decree Shocks Washington Sophomores
At the University of Washington the sophomore class orders every man to wear corduroy trousers starting Wednesday. President Earl Nelson names 16 vigilant members to enforce the rule as a 95 to 87 vote splits the class. Violators face ducking and spanking amid factional tensions. A celebratory smoker featuring athletic bouts and entertainers is planned at the Men's club building.
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University of Washington
Earl Nelson
Seattle Athletic
University
Breakers
New Deck
Policeman E J Margett Indicted on Graft Charges
Grand jury returns three counts against Policeman E J Margett for grand larceny and taking money from Maud James, wife of Al James. He allegedly accepted 20 per week for police protection and defrauded them of jewelry and an automobile totaling 7085. He is free on bond and vows acquittal while alleging graft exposure by enemies.
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E. J. Margett
Maud Jame
al James
James
Margett
Jameses
Felix Crane
Seattle
Higuer-Upsa
Explosion in West Virginia mine prompts rescue
A Boemer Coal and Coke Co. mine explosion in Montgomery Virginia? West Virginia today caused a fire and panic. All but 25 to 30 workers escaped through heavy smoke. those unaccounted were believed safe.
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Montgomery
W. Va
Boemer Coal and Coke Co
Reichstag to debate war aims and food supply
Berlin reports the Reichstag reconvenes with focus on Germany’s war aims and food supply. Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg expected to state what Germany fights for and terms of peace, amid anticipated demand for over 2 billion dollars in new war credits. Sofia updates note Serbian French and British forces general retreat in Southern Serbia as Bulgar forces push toward Monastir.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Bethman-Hollweg
Germany
Sofia
Serbia
War Office
Monastir
Happy Wednesday Specials at Ladies' Sample Hat Shop
The Ladies' Sample Hat Shop near the American Theatre at Second and Seneca offers up to $10.00 value for $1.50 in a Happy Wednesday sale. The promotion highlights numerous bargains to attract careful shoppers, featured on page 5.
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Second
Seneca
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William Christie
Juneau
Kazis Krauczunas
Krause
Humbodt
Jnas
Boldt
Krauses
Marshal Cook
Jia
Krauczunas
Prin
Lake Union
Belt
Wm. P. Simms
Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Gallient
The
Republic
Kitchener
Earl Kitchener
Balkan
Balkans
Elliott
Sponmane ST
Hanford ST
Stacyvalanola Sty
WLST
Seattle Publc Flray Bill ST
Smiths Cove
Salmon Bay
Vai
Gibb
Goritz
Signor Cag
Clancy
Chittenden
Sistmas
Platt
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