Sharpening razor blades to ragtime tones by Seattle inventor
Seattle inventor Julius Pacha promotes a phonograph attachment, patented September 23, that sharpens razor blades while playing music. Shavers can choose slow waltzes, fox trots, or dances to time with the razor, elevating shaving to an operatic or ragtime entertainment.
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Julius Pacha
17Th Ave. W
Jaze
Rand
Julius
Paderewski
Bauer
Hofmann
Ganz
Bottle Threat Ends Quiet Encounter in Sprague
George Williams, a transient, brandished an empty bottle yelled nitroglycerin at Sheriff Dan Milia Mills and threatened to shoot. The sheriff warned him, Williams stopped, and both the bottle and the shotgun were empty after the incident in Sprague on October 14.
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Sprague Wash
United Prean
George Williama
Dan Milia Mills
Williams
N. B
Eight Hour Day Urged Against Disgrace and Poverty
A call to adopt an eight hour day cites defense of dignity and relief from poverty. Proponents argue shorter work weeks improve health and social fairness amid industrial tensions.
Two Children Hit by Auto in Separate Incidents
Two 13 year old girls were injured in separate Monday auto accidents. Constance Robinson suffered a broken arm and severe head cut, when struck at Madison street and Broadway. she was taken home after evaluation. Another 13 year old beat by a vehicle at 14th avenue and Jefferson Street. she sustained body bruises and was sent home. In a third incident, three people were hurt when a Broadway streetcar collided with a Madrona car at 14th and Jefferson, the cars’ glass shattering as the streetcar slid backward after wheel slippage. Deputy Sheriff J F Erickeon reported arrests for reckless driving in two cases.
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Rainier
Letitiast
J. F. Erickeon
Ragshaw
W. C. Witeon
Sdmmst Ave
Constance Robinson
Madison St
Broadway
Ana
Henry Muriosky
Cloverdale
Third Ave
Pike
Muriosky
Madroma
14Th Ave
E. Jefferson St
Mra
O. F. Cowell
30Th Ave
G. B Bebel
Diet Ave
H. P. Perkina
Valley
Madrona
Wilson's Better Washington Brings Dignified Smile From Admiral
Rear Admiral Stitt smiles on the White House steps as the president shows improvement. Stitt, one of the physicians attending Wilson, accompanies the scene reflecting the favorable health report.
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Washington
Admiral Stitt
White House
Wilson
Platts Stores Fined for Selling Mutton Without License
Brentford England Oct 14 Platt's Stores Ltd paid a 50 fine after selling mutton to a man lacking a valid buying license.
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Brentford
England
Platt's Stores, Ltd
Soldier Equipment Costs Then And Now
The record notes two cost figures: 58 dollars to equip a soldier in Civil War times and 168 dollars in the recent conflict, indicating a rise in gear expenses across eras.
Averted Coal Strike: Bellwether Talks at Capitol
Amid Wilson illness officials work to outline policy on the threatened coal strike. President Lewis of the miners may be summoned, with unions under contract until April or end of war. Attorney General Palmer to rule on whether the contract stands. fears of nationalized mines as a Plumb plan parallel emerge.
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Wiilson
Capitol
Lewis
Washington
Palmer
Hines
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Man Killed by Flywheel Burst at Newcastle Mine
Moses Davis aged 44, master mechanic for Pacific Coast Coal Co., Newcastle, was instantly killed Monday when a fragment from a bursting flywheel struck a steam pipe. Escaping steam hurled him across the engine room, crushing his skull on impact.
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Moses Davis
Pacific Coast Coal Co
Newcastle
Davis
Army's Sugar Supply Noted as Sufficient
Secretary Baker announced there is no sugar shortage in the army and a two and a half month supply will last to year’s start. The War Department previously turned over 61 million pounds to the sugar equalization board and a small amount was sent for European relief, with most disposition through the board.
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Washington
War Baker
War Department
Sugar Equalization Board
Baker
Europe
New York
Herbert Hoover
Tarzan the monk stars at Pantages week
A monk named Tarzan headlines at the Pantages with a striking act that stops short of speech. His boxing routine wins crowds while he also punctuates the show with lively orchestra scraps. The program also features The Four Kum as singing and illusion act with beautiful Oriental costuming.
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Tarzan
Dominique Amores
Amoros
Chaplin
Kilkenny
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