Pacific Telephone Delays Refund Order Extended
The Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co delays refunds to subscribers beyond the 20 day limit, with the Public Service Commission extending the period to September 26. Subscribers pressed for refunds totaling $5 in cash or credit, amid arguments the fee was excessive. Chairman Reynolds said the company will avoid court action.
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Pacific Telephone & Telegraph
The
Service Commission
Com
Reynolds
Laura Oakly to Be Married in San Francisco
Laura motion picture actress known as Laura Oakly will marry cinematographer Milton Moore in San Francisco within two weeks. Moore is currently at Lake Tahoe and the couple were to wed in the city with friends aware of the plans.
Hesperian Not Torpedoed Says Berlin Officials
Berlin officials announced the liner Hesperian was not torpedoed and rejected a survivor’s claim that a submarine was sighted just before the ship sank. No report has yet arrived from the remaining submarine at sea as officials pursue the mine theory.
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Berlin
Band Revives Old Horse Memories in Circus Solly
In Angeles on September 15 a band played Circus Solly, the docile horse once ridden by Mounted Point H Marion. The horse obeyed commands in a sawdust ring while the band led and Solly rolled over. Marion suffered bruises after an accident on Hill Street amid heavy traffic.
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Angeles
Hear& Band
Circus Solly
Mounted Point
H. Marion
Hill St
Marion
Torpedoed Norwegian Vessel Aboard North Sea
Copenhagen reports the Norwegian ship 8 S Torter was torpedoed in the North Sea but saved. The incident occurred amid ongoing naval activity and rescue efforts are underway.
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Copenhagen
North Sea
Fees at Washington University Draw Public Cash Fire
An early 20th century critique blasts the University of Washington for a dense web of entrance, tuition, and lab fees totaling over sixty dollars for freshmen, with matriculation and late registration penalties. The author argues the fee system burdening the poor betrays the state’s commitment to accessible higher education.
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University of Washington
State University
State wide arson ring unearthed indictment issued
Portland authorities announce grand jury indictment of Sanford W. Currier a building contractor in jail for alleged August 1912 arson at his own house as part of a wider plot investigated by state officials
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Portland
Sanford W. Currier
Furuseth To Speak On Seamen Law At Mass Meeting
Congressman Mileage Humphrey is invited by Joseph A. Sloan to debate with Andrew Furuseth on seamen law and a government owned merchant marine at the Hippodrome on Saturday at 2 30 p m The Sailors Union leader Furuseth will address local seamen Friday night.
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Mileage Humphrey
Joseph A. Sloan
Public Ownership League
Andrew Furuseth
League
Hippodrome
Fpuruseth
Sailors’ Union of the
United States
Sheriff Raids Nippon Club Gambling Joint
Deputy Wadell leads raid on Nippon club at 612 King Street Alps Hotel, arresting 22 Japanese gamesters including T Kaneko president. Police seize gambling paraphernalia and hold prisoners in county jail with $2500 bonds. Prosecutor to file direct in superior court.
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Lang
Nippon Club
King St
Alps Hotel
Hodge
Kobe
Yokohama
T. Kaneko
Lundin
Tanner
Olympia
Romania Mobilizes in War Tension Declared
Rome reports an Athens dispatch stating Romania has ordered mobilization against Austria. The claim remains unconfirmed by other sources.
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Rome
Rumania
Austria
Athens
New York Endures Record September Heat
New York sweltered in the hottest September in 38 years with 8 am temperature at 74 and humidity at 94 percent. The heat wave continued with no relief expected today in the city, while forecasters warned cooler conditions for the Middle West and Great Lakes regions.
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New York
Washington
Middle West
Great Lakes
Irrigation Congress on Wheels Portable Train Departs
In Stockton California on September 15 the irrigation congress on wheels began its journey. At 8 a.m. a special train carried the delegates south to Fresno where another session opened today.
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Stockton
Cal
Irrigation Congress
Fresno
Tate's cafe witness alibi tests chief and party conduct
Testimony at a council investigation details J J Johnson Tate's cafe owner and E G Woods confirming rule breaking to aid Chief Lang. Sergt Fred Smart and others deny spying while Lang's confidant faces questions about the July Tate's case affair and related police inquiries.
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J. J. Johnson
Tate
Council
Lang
Johnson
Tate’s
E. G. Woods
Sergt
Fred Smart
Bradford
Woods
Wood
Ed Bradford
Hurwits
Sergi
Smart
Serget
Charles Sullivan
Police Department
Serzt
Hedges
Chauncy Wright
Sullivan
H. T. Papke
Washington Hotel
Reading the Fall Styles in Seattle Ads
Daily ads from Seattle stores highlight new fall fashions and best bets for women. Read carefully for accurate information on styles and offerings.
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Seattle
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