Governor Sproule Names Crow U S Senator for Knox Seat
Governor Sproule of Pennsylvania announces the appointment of State Senator W. E. Crow of Uniontown to the United States Senate to fill the unexpired Knox term. Also notes Frank Keeley and A. Warburton, believed dead on a trail between Fort Norman and Ross River.
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Philadelphia
Sproule
Pennsylvania
W. E. Crow
Uniontown Fayette Countty
United States
Philander C. Knox
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a universal remedy for constipated or ill children. It promises rapid cleansing of the liver and bowels, a fruity taste, and a bright, playful recovery within hours, urging mothers to keep the product on hand and avoid imitations.
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California
City to Sell Skagit Bonds and Gorge Creek Contract
The board of public works plans to let a $2,200,000 Gorge Creek tunnel contract Friday and the city prepared an ordinance for selling $3,000,000 of the $5,500,000 Skagit bonds authorized by the council. Most of the bond levy will go to the Gorge Creek bidder. council members warned bids were excessive and some aimed to oppose the contract.
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Gorge Creek
Corporation Counsel
Skagit
Baby four months injured in Federal Ave crash
A month old baby was thrown from a car and four others injured when the Dodge auto collided with a Sallinger auto at Federal avenue and Republican street. Mrs. Dodge Ruth Dodge six months and Mrs. Paxton suffered gashes and bruises while Sallinger and a Franklin High football squad member sustained a broken nose and arm respectively.
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Federal
0. R. Dodge
Prosperity Seen in Northwest Lumber Industry
The Building Age magazine reports optimism for Northwest lumber firms after a census of the industry. It notes a housing shortage relief need totaling 5.79599 billion dollars, to be spent largely on lumber produced in the region.
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Building Age
Defenestier coined amid Paris epidemic of self harm
Paris reports a new word Defenestier to describe residents who throw themselves from windows during a heat wave crisis. Epidemic character noted as extreme temperatures drive many personal crises and fatal acts.
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Paris
Railroad strike shift to 9 million autos says official
Alfred Reeves general manager of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce states that if the railroad strike is called about 9 000 000 autos would be available for use.
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New York
Alfred Reeves
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Fifty Attend Port Meet in Vancouver
Fifty accredited delegates attend the opening session of the Pacific Coast Port Authorities convention in Vancouver B C Monday. The first day includes a business session a luncheon by the Vancouver Board of Trade and a tour of the city and harbor.
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Vancouver
B. C
Pacific Coast Port Authorities
Vancouver Board of Trade
Fruit Show Leader Addresses Credit Men
Maniey B Haynes secretary of the Pacific Northwest Fruit exposition told the Seattle Association of Credit Men at the Masonic club that the fruit situation strongly influences current prosperity. He stated proceeds from fruit sales would channel into trade.
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Seattle Association of Credit Men
Masonic Club
Maniey B Haynes
Seattle
West Okanogan
W. F. Rameey
Oroville
West Okanogan County
Law of the Road Pirouette on Horse Fear and Parking
A lighthearted exchange shows a driver warned for stopping near a horse as a passerby asserts knowledge of road rules. The other speaker reassures compliance insisting no parking near a plug and citing proper etiquette in shared spaces.
Charles Althoff at Pantages Vaudeville
Charles Althoff stars at the Pantages in Seattle as the comedy bill’s main hit. The act blends drolleries violin music and strong makeup with clean humor and lively supporting numbers from Lee Stafford Alba DeRoss and others. Aerial novelty Marguerite and Alvarez and the Buster Keaton short round out the program.
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Charles Althoff
Chic Sales
Foster Ball
Harry Bussey
Harmony Four
Marguerite
Alvarez
John B. Gordon
Buster Keaton
Comdr Abernathy Assigned Sea Duty in San Diego
Commander R. A. Abernathy of the Seattle naval hydrographic bureau will depart for San Diego to take command of the transport Buffalo. He previously led the naval training camp at the University of Washington during the war.
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R. A. Abernathy
Seattle
Naval Hydrographic Bureau
San Diego
Buffalo
Abernathy
University of Washington
City Council Considers Protest Against Bus Permit
An ordinance was introduced to authorize filing a protest with the state director of public works against a permit for autobus operation between Roosevelt Heights and the downtown district.
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State Director of Public Works
Roosevelt Heighta
Healing Cream Stops Catarrh
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm for nasal relief from catarrh and head colds. It claims the antiseptic formula clears air passages, relieves stuffed nostrils, and reduces hawking and snuffling with instant effects.
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Ely
Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Rheumatic Relief
An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as instant relief for sore stiff joints. It claims concentrated heat from red peppers penetrates within minutes and eliminates pain and soreness, urging readers to ask druggists for the genuine Rowley-branded jar.
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Rowley
Des Moines Street Car Service to Resume After Franchise Deal
Des Moines officials announce street car service will restart next Monday after approval of a new franchise drawn by trolley owners. Federal Judge Martin Wade will issue an order for immediate resumption upon passage, amid a nine week service suspension in a city of 140 000.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Martin Wade
City Council Ends 60-Year Street Railway Fight
The council's long battle over the street railway culminates as the company declares bankruptcy and suspends service, marking a decisive end to a six-decade dispute and leaving the city to plan transit alternatives.
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Crescent Mapleine
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Tulsa
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Billie Dailey
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Credit
Pantages
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Rhodes Co
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Warner's
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Armour
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Chicago
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Chicago & Great Western
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Palmolive Co
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