Taylor presses Seattle car deal to speed up service
City council debates Puget Sound Traction Light and Power real estate list for a $15,000,000 purchase of railroad properties and 4 percent on other holdings. A.M. Taylor of the Emergency Fleet Corporation urges quicker passenger transport to aid Seattle shipyard production as influenza disrupts service and wage talks expire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company
A. M. Taylor
Transportation
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Seattle Car Service
Fleet Corporation
Seattle
Council
Taylor
Portland and Oregon Go Over the Bond Quota
The 12th federal reserve district reports over $100 million subscribed in the Fourth Liberty Loan, nearing its $492 million goal. Alaska and Hawaii exceed targets. Oregon’s Portland and Seattle near completion. San Francisco rallies push past $80 million toward a $194 million city quota.
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San Francisco
Federal Reserve District
Los Angeles
Alaska
Hawaii
Banka
Orion
Portland
Seattle
Thern
California
San Diego
Two More Liberty Loans Expected By McAdoo Plan
Secretary McAdoo said the government will require one, and probably two, more Liberty loans. He noted Congress has authorized $27,000,000,000 for the current fiscal year as the financial plan grows heavier for the nation.
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Washington
McAdoo
Congress
Telephone Service Rotten Right-o
Readers harshly criticize local telephone service calling it scandalous and useless. Letters urge drastic action, including abolishing the system or cutting poles, and complain management falsehoods and contract breaches. Local business leaders endorse strong action and demand accountability from the Seattle company and Postmaster General.
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the Star
Starr
Bir
Seattle Telephone Company
Harrison
Wilcox, Pres
American Produce Supply Co
Man Fined For Auto Speeding After Narrow Escape
J R Shellun of Troy Laundry Co was fined $10 by Judge Brinker after being charged with speeding on September 27. He claimed a stranger in another car ordered him to stop and he sped away in fear of a holdup, only to be chased by Patrolman Walter Dench in a police Ford. The court listened and smiled.
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J. R. Shellun
Troy Laundry Co
Oase W. Brinker
Third Ave
Walter Dench
Mrs Davison Here to Boost United War Work Drive
Mrs Henry P Davison chair of the women's committee of the United War Work Campaign arrived in Seattle to confer with local women arranging fund drives in November. She tours large cities lecturing volunteers despite the influenza epidemic.
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Mrs. Davison
Women's Committee
The
United War Work Campaign
Seattle
Mra
Davieon
Pliza Leary
Tenth Ave. N
el Paso
Tex
Portland
Jacoh Aal
Tiox
Remedy for cold in head and throat announced
An advertised cough and cold remedy promises relief for croup and nasal throat ailments. The notice highlights general efficacy with a Friday 29c price point and guidance to purchase when suffering a bad cold.
Artillery Lively in Asiago Region Front
Rome reports lively artillery fire along the Astico and Brenta front from the Asiago plateau area as Italy fights in the contested northern region. The war office released the update noting ongoing bombardment.
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Asiago Region
Rome
Astico
Brenta
Italian War Office
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