Despondent Woman Tries Drowning in Elliott Bay
Eloise Hubert, 30, attempted suicide by leaping from Pier 16 into Elliott Bay late Wednesday night. Rescued by Indian deckhand Benjamin Proweis aboard the freighter Wakena, she is recovering at the city hospital with her aunt Nora Smith listed as next of kin.
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Eloise Hubert
Elliott Bay
City Hospital
Pier 16
Virginia Et
Benjamin Proweis
Mra
Nora Smith
Marion St
Boy Scouts Help Policemen In City Parade
The Boy Scouts will assist Chief of Police Warren to keep order along Second avenue. They meet at 8 15 Saturday morning on Sixth avenue between University Street and Spring Street and march to the Clemmer theatre to see Doug Fairbanks latest picture. Afterward they report to police headquarters.
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Warren
Second Ave
Sixth Ave
University St
Spring St
Clemmer Theatre
Doug Fairbanks
Police Headquarters
Senator Johnson to Speak in Spokane on Sept 22
Senator Hiram Johnson of California will oppose unreserved ratification of the Germany treaty when he speaks in Spokane on September 22. The statement comes via telegram from the Washington headquarters of the League for the Preservation of American Independence.
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Spokane
Hiram Johnson
California
Germany
Washington
League For the Preservation of American Independence
Hart to Welcome President Wiaon in Washington
Spokane report says Governor Hart will attend and greet President Wiaon tomorrow after initially declining to engage. Hart wired Mayor Fuesett that he will be on hand for the state welcome.
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Spokane
Hart
Fuesett
Wiaon
Indian Doctor Mehta Heads to Ireland for Fellowship
Noted Hindu M D Mehta famed Indian surgeon journeys to Ireland to receive a fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians. His charitable hospital at Ronbay cares for native Indian sick. Rich Indian princes donated half a million dollars to expand his medical research. He will spend three months in America.
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M. V. Mehta
India
Irreland
Royal College of Physicians
Mehta
Ronbay
America
Advertising Calls: The Star Promotes The Brand
The Star urges readers to associate advertising with The Star and its broad reach. The message emphasizes brand alignment and local visibility through sustained promotional efforts.
Fitzgerald Promises Anti Rent Hog Law Here
Mayor Fitzgerald seeks city council licensing of hotels apartments and rooming houses to curb rent profiteering. He asks Corporation Counsel Walter Meier to draft an ordinance requiring proprietors to file establishment and leaseholder details plus rent schedules with the council for public hearings. The plan aims to publicly shame profiteers and compel reasonable rents through licensed operation.
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Fitzgerald
Walter Meier
Cty Council
Fitegerald
Seattl
Ing House
Bon Marche Plans Profit Sharing For 1000 Seattle Workers
The Bon Marche management announced a profit sharing plan affecting about 1,000 employees. The plan promises roughly a 15 percent pay raise, with bonuses paid semiannually and weekly wage increases, not altering base weekly wages. Veterans returning from service were welcomed at a reception, with 23 ex service members now back at the old stand and 39 others awaiting return from France.
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Thon Marche
Seattle
Weill
Bon Marche
France
Exservicemen
J. B. Andrews
Bon Marche Co-operative Association
Andrews
Uncle Sam
Chateau Thierry
Soiasons
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Europe
B. C. Beck
Arthur Priest
University of Washington
Frank McDermott
Knights of Columbus
Seattle Fleet Luncheon Drive Seeks 40 000 Boxes
Seattle housewives urged to fill 40 000 empty lunch boxes for sailors during three days of shore leave. Only 2 000 to 3 000 boxes had been requested by Thursday noon. Boxes for delivery Friday go to Bon Marche park at 6 p m, Saturday at the same time, Sunday at 2 p m. Volunteers delivering boxes earn a button. Rooms for fleet week visitors are available via U S Homes Registration bureau or Eliott 4573.
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Seattle
Pacific Fleet
Altho
James TK. Boldt
Boldt
Bon Marche Park
Troldt
U. S. Homes Registration Bureau
Arcade
Eliott
Bryan denounces near-beer in speeches
William J. Bryan campaigns against near-beer while questions linger about Gill’s drinking history. If Gill drank it, Bryan’s stance gains context for his denouncement.
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William J. Bryan
Gill
Gas Shortage Persists as Strike Halts Seattle Gas Works
Gas supply remains tight after a strike halts big retorts and slows production to about 65 to 80 percent. Superintendent Hutchinson says full restoration will take time, with tanks underfilled and only hilltop lines delivering steady fuel. Commissioner Spinning notes no negotiated settlement and that the company cannot easily compensate for the lost workforce.
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Westlake
Lake Union
Hutchinson
Publiic Service
Permista
Miller
Olympia
Fas
Public Service Commission
Nion
Supt. Hutchinson
Secretary Daniels to Speak at First Methodist Church
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will speak at 2 30 p m Sunday at the First Methodist Church Fifth Marione. Free admission tickets available at the Y M C A for those who apply in person F B Bayley presides Chaplain Scott will offer prayer Bishop Hughes introduces Daniels Music by Howell Isaac and O L Jacobi in charge of arrangements Admission by ticket only
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Josephus Daniels
Bayley
BE. W. Scott
Fleet
Matt &. Hughes
The
Methodist Church
Daniels
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