City council clears path for Ballard street railway extension
City council passes emergency ordinance to issue 40000 bonds and create a street railway fund free from debt. Corporation counsel will seek removal of a temporary restraining order in superior court Friday. Loans from the general fund to the new Ballard line fund allow immediate 35000 transfer to cover extension costs to connect Hallagl avenue and Market street with Renton line, boosting service and reducing travel time for Ballard residents.
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City Proposes 400 for Extra Inspector and Stenographer
City weights and measures officials seek council approval of 400 to hire an additional inspector and stenographer for the year Test. The finance committee will review the request.
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City Weights and Measures
Post Offices to Supply Three-Cent Stamps
United Press dispatch from Washington notes November 3 delivery of three-cent stamps nationwide. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing holds 600 million stamps ready, with the same die and purple ink as current twos. Existing twos will cover letters after November 3 when supplemented by a one-cent stamp within carrier delivery areas. The plan targets 7.3 billion threes, similar to last year’s twos, while ones and twos totals remain substantial.
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Bureau of Engraving
Record Cold Grips Nation From Missouri to North Carolina
United Press dispatch reports a nationwide cold wave on October 30 with record low temperatures from the Missouri river region to the Alleghenies. Snow fell as far south as Asheville North Carolina, marking historic October chill across the area.
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N.C
Italian Drive May Change the Ally War Plan
London reports Italy's invasion could alter Allied strategy as Mackensen’s force, around 500000 troops drawn from the Russian front, shifts the war. German feints near Riga and a novel gas tactic are noted while Italian defenses slow further Venetian plain advances.
Italy Crisis Deepens as Cadorna Holds Line
U S cables report Italy faces a major crisis with Gen. Cadorna’s forces unable to withdraw to the Tagliamento line for six to seven days. Allied reinforcements are expected to slow the German offensive as Von Mackensen presses day and night. Italy forms new cabinet under Orlano. Sonnino remains foreign minister.
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Magnate Thomas F. Ryan Weds Soon After First Wife's Death
New York observ ers report Thomas F. Ryan, traction and insurance magnate, wed Mrs Cornelius C Cuyler in Charlottesville Virginia just twelve days after his first wife died in New York State. Relatives of both parties offered no comment and no family attended the ceremony. The Belgian press cited Belgium’s independence and indemnity terms as part of a wider peace offer rejected by Germany.
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Germany Proposes Separate Peace in Recent Move
London reports that Germany recently proposed a separate peace, signaling a shift in diplomatic posture and offering potential restructuring of wartime alliances. The note underscores evolving negotiations amid ongoing global conflict.
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Masons May Join War Service At Army Posts
Representations from Masonic and other secret orders urged Secretary Baker to amend his ban on these groups in national army and guard camps. Indications suggest Baker may permit them the same privilege already granted to the Y M C A.
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Washington
Baker
National Army
National Guard
Ice cream sale funds village minister salary in Sandgate
In Sandgate Vermont the proceeds from an ice cream sale held every two weeks are used to pay the local minister's salary. The event acts as a community fundraiser supporting church operations.
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Sandgate
Belgium's Army Grows Vast as It Prepares to Move
Special dispatch details Belgium’s 1914-1918 war effort, noting a fivefold army growth to 120000 on the front, 300000 in training or reserve, a full munitions and transport system, and heavy reliance on loans from Britain France and the United States. It cites Belgian factories in Belgium France and England and Belgian leadership under Melgian managers, with women and wounded aiding production.
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England
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Britain
United States
First German prisoner dies from American bullet in No Man's Land
A 19 year old German landstormer, the first death from an American bullet in trench warfare, was captured by Sammy troops after a night incursion. He later died in an American field hospital despite surgery and care. He said he was delivering mail when he crossed No Man's Land.
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Taff
France
Sammy Itn
No Man's Land
Bowie
el Paso
Texas
Oakland
Cal
Belgian Army Rebuilds After 18 Day Battle Losses
At the present position it sustained the main drive of the German army in an eighteen day battle losing 28000 of its 43000 men. Immediately King Albert called to the colors all Belgian refugees of military age. The response brought over 225000 men and the work of reorganization began. In artillery the Belgian army is today 200 times as strong as it was at the beginning of the war.
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U S Labor Sends Mediator Over Pacific Telegraph Strike
Secretary Wilson said Labor Commissioner Verner Reed will travel from Clifton to San Francisco to mediate the threatened strike at the Pacific Coast Telegraph and Telephone Company, in place until the labor commission arrives.
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United Press
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Colorado
Clifton
San Francisco
Labor Commission
Pacific Coast Telegrap and Telephone Company
Missing Girls Found by Matron at Empress Hotel
Members of the women’s protective division located May and Birdie McElfresh, missing schoolgirls, at the Empress hotel on Third Ave and Spring St. They had vanished for over a week after attending private school and reportedly sought to work for a living. Their mother and policewoman Ruth Dahnken met them in their room as the girls returned crying.
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Ruth Dahnken
Seattle druggists refund $10 license fees after ruling
Seattle pharmacists who paid ten dollars for licenses seek refunds as courts strike down the ordinance mandating the fee. The unconstitutional ruling halted collection and prompts authorities to return the payments to affected licensees.
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