Business booms in Northwest amid war but strong wheat trade
In St Paul and Minneapolis the nine month bank deposits rose from 50.1 to 64.99 million dollars. Streetcar profits climbed to 6.64 million, up 357 thousand from last year. Bank clearings surged and new construction increased as mills work overtime and wheat exports rise despite global conflict. Only a few loans froze as some east and south creditors pressed borrowers. The region enjoys a harvest of prosperity due to robust wheat demand and expanding industry.
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ST. Paul
Savings Bank
Minneapolis
Northwestern Railroad
Twin Cities
New York
Canada
Seattle
Far East
McAdoo
Duluth
Treasury Department
Lst
Brussels
Ongs Letters Reveal Murder Secret At Hip Sing Tong
Federal grand jury probes tape smuggling and the Lum Kong murder. Yeung Pin Chew, Hip Sing Tong president, testified and claimed the safe’s secretary knew the combination. Investigators say papers from the safe link local and Portland Hip Sing tong and may explain the crime.
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Hip Sing Tong
Federal Grand Jury
Lam Kong
Jim Gow
Yeung Pin Chew
The
Tong
Safad
China
William R. Byron
Department of Federal Justice
Portland
Lum Kong
High Diving Pig Rescue Near Chehalis
Rancher Dr BE C Myeesdell hoped to showcase a high diving pig at a carnival. While crossing the Cowlitz river bridge with hogs, a young pig plunged into the river gorge 100 feet below. Rescuers retrieved the animal from a ledge hundreds of yards below the bridge the next morning.
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Chehalis
BE. C. Myeesdell
Cowlitz River
Butcher Injured By Meat Hook Accident in Dodge City
OTHewise well Dodge City Kan Oct 16 Peter Burgland a butcher fell against a meat hook in his shop and the hook cut off his nose He also broke his arm.
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Dodge City
Kan
Peter Burgland
Help the Stomach Digest Your Food
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin offers a mild laxative that avoids griping and cramps. It promises quick relief from constipation for children, women, and the elderly and is sold by druggists at 69 cents to $1.00 a bottle with free trial offers by mail.
Seattle to Host 1915 Bankers Convention
The American Bankers Association selected Seattle as the 1915 meeting city after a heated vote at Richmond Virginia led by James D. Hoge of Seattle. San Diego San Francisco Milwaukee and others opposed the choice but Seattle prevailed and the city will host major events including Shriners conclave next summer. A business committee has raised 110000 of a 150000 entertainment fund with expectations to complete the total by Saturday night as Seattle aims to capitalize on visitor influx tied to the San Francisco exposition.
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Seattle
American Bankers’ Association
Richmond
San Diego
San Francisco
Milwaukee
James D. Hoge
Executive Council
Bankers’ Convention
Shriners
Northwest
Metapan Passengers Safe After Liner Sinking Collision
New York reports all 77 aboard the fruit steamer Metapan are saved after a collision with the freighter Iowan in dense fog off the harbor. Metapan sank after reaching port from Colon. passengers and crew were transferred to small boats from the Iowan, which remained at anchor for inspection.
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New York
Colon
Seattle Nursery Fundraiser at the YWCA Benefit
A Seattle Day Nursery drive seeks 15000 dollars. An entertainment program starts at 2 30 with violin by Charles Lombard Metropolitan theatre director. Performances include readings by M R Barbee dances by Pauline Generaux vocal solos by Mina Rochester monologue by Lola Goldberg recitation by Chase Eugene Banks and a speech by Kenneth Beaton.
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Seattle Day Nursery
Charles Lombard
Metropolitan Theatre
M. RK. Barbee
Pauline Elizabeth Generaux
Mina Mary Louise Rochester
Lola Goldberg
Chase
Eugene Banks
Kenneth C. Beaton
Eggs Hidden in Hay Bale Baffle Farmer
Everett, Oct. 16. Farmer H. F. Bergeron opened a bale of hay to feed cattle and found eggs concealed inside. The eggs withstood baling pressure without a single one breaking, a puzzling discovery for the owner.
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Everett
H. F. Bergeron
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RDAY
Mt. Vernon Jersey
Mt. Vernon
Pike Place
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Arkansas
Perry & Faulkender Stalia
Hood
Peanut Brittle
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Idaho
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Richardson and
Friday Harbor
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First Ave
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First Avenue
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Amily Ladies
K. C
Snider
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Firet Ave
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TOKIO
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