Prohibition Candidates Invokes Wilson in Debate
In San Francisco on September 21 the Wilson name enters the state fight as Frank Hanly and Ira Landrith campaign for president and vice president. Oliver W. Stewart, national campaign manager for prohibitionists, telegraphs to ask if the wets misrepresent him among eleven well known Americans who favor temperance but oppose prohibition.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Frank Hanly
Ira Landrith
Oliver W. Stewart
Wild Beasts Feasting on War's Dead Near Ostrovo
Horrific reports from the Serbo Greek frontier describe jackals and hyenas feeding on Bulgarian and Serbian dead after heavy fighting northeast of Lake Ostrovo. Three hundred Bulgarian corpses were stripped and left as Serbs found skeletal remains amid machine gun devastation.
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London
Lake Ostrovo
King County Approves 1917 Budget for Roads and Public Works
County commissioners approve an 1917 budget totaling 862500 for road bridge and river work plus 150000 King-Pierce river costs and 300000 for river improvements. Funds include 50000 almshouse 15000 nurses home 2500 morgue 1000 garage 1500 laundry 5000 steel furniture and related building repairs and sewers.
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King County
King-Pierce
Longshoremen Seek a General Strike
Negotiations to settle the longshoremen strike failed. The Riggers and Stevedores union asked for a sympathetic strike of all transportation workers in the city and the request is now with the Central Labor Council strike and grievance committee. If approved, about 4000 Sound Steamer employees and teamsters would be affected.
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Central Labor Counci
Martin Meyer
Council
Duncan
William Blackman
Washington, D. C
Troops Wreck Negro Saloon in Sacramento Riot
Police and Fifth California infantry officers weigh stern action after soldiers attack and wreck a colored saloon. One hundred soldiers entered the Negro district smashing windows and bar fixtures following a Sunday night beating of a cook and a private. Col Burtt vowed to stop such actions and prevent a repeat.
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Sacramento
Fifth California Infantry
Col. Burtt
Fifth Infantry
Police Break 1800 Bottles in Seattle Whisky Bust
Sergt. Putnam of the dry squad seized thirty six unmarked packing cases without permits. They held 1800 bottles of whisky consigned to The Juneau Liquor Co Juneau Alaska via Oregon Washington R R. The transfer truck was seized and Mayor Gill Chief Bockingham and Seret Putnam oversaw two hours of bottle destruction with city jail trusties.
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Sergt. Putnam
Seattle
Oregon
Washington
R. R
Juneau Liquor Co
Juneau
Alaska
Fortune Transfer Co
Gill
Bockingham
Seret Putnam
Real Estate Group to Host FTC Speaker Parry in Seattle
Will H. Parry of the Federal Trade Commission will speak Friday at a noon luncheon in the Butler Hotel hosted by the Seattle Real Estate association.
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Will H. Parry
Federal Trade Commission
Butler
Seattle Real Estate Association
Billings Hopeful of Freedom in Bombing Case
San Francisco news reports Chief Counsel Maxwell McNutt believes he has proved Warren K Billings innocent in the dynamite case. He plans to close his direct defense as remaining witnesses testify that Mr and Mrs Thomas Mooney were not at the scene and conspiracy charges are refuted.
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San Francisco
Warren K Billings
Maxwell McNutt
Billings
McNutt
Thomas Mooney
Parmint Drink for Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises
A home remedy suggests buying Parmint double strength from a druggist and mixing 1 ounce with four pints of hot water four ounces of granulated sugar. Take one tablespoonful four times daily to relieve head noises and catarrhal deafness as breathing clears and mucus stops dripping. The prescription is easy to prepare, inexpensive, and pleasant to take.
Dorset Models Show New Warmer Styles at Auction
The Dorset Fall Models describe long hips and a willow waist with easy flowing lines and no lacing. Attention shifts to Warner Models arriving this week, including No. A-125-a back laced at $1.00 No. 132 with double material skirt and spoon clasp at $1.50 and No. 398c front laced with low bust and free hip at $2.00. Third Fleet.
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Warner Models
Women Knit Underwear Specials at Low Prices
Kayser Union Suits from 1.95 to 2.95 and 3.50 to 4.75 with silk and mercerized options. Sterling and Zimmerle brands included. Silk, wool, silk and cotton blends plus full-weight cotton suits, sizes 4 to 44. First Floor.
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Zimmerle
Truck Kills Boy At Play On West 84th Street
Seven year old Little Jimmie McNea ran into the street and tried to swing onto a sand stuck truck on W 84th street. The truck backed and he was killed instantly. Driver Mack O Bannon unaware until boys shouted. Mrs Nellie McNea, 320 W 85th, mourns as she supports two other children by washing.
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Jimmie McNea
Jimmie
French Take Two Verdun Trenches and 100 Prisoners
French troops attacked northeast of Ver dun and captured two trenches and 100 prisoners south of Thiaumont. They advanced about 100 yards in Vaux Chapitre wood, official announcement said. The Bremerton Commercial Club reen gaged J. E. Barnes as secretary after a two year absence.
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Paris
Verdun
Thiaumont
Vaux Chapitre Wood
J. E. Barnes
Bremerton Commercial Club
Washington
Navy Yard
PIANO CONTEST PRIZE WINNERS AT EILERS MUSIC HOUSE
Prize winners can redeem contest credits at Eilers Music House on Third Ave and University in Seattle with a 10 percent bonus for purchases of pianos and players. Credits up to 126 dollars convert to 126 plus 10 percent, applied to famous makes like Kimball Marshall & Wendell Chickering and others. Purchases may be paid in small weekly installments. Store open evenings.
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Eilers Music House
Eilers
Kimball, Marshall & Wendell
Chickering, Decker, Storey &,Clark, Cable, Steger
Hazelton
Ellera Muate House
Third Ave
University At Seattle
Wilera
Ellers
Shortage of Small Change Triggers Mint Shifts
The piece notes a coin shortage raising concern as Uncle Sam increases penny nickel and dime production. The San Francisco mint now runs three eight hour shifts instead of one to speed coinage, with more inexpensive merchandise stores blamed for the scarcity.
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San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer Promises Grayless Dark Hair
Q-Ban hair color restorer acts on roots to restore gray hair to an even dark color while making hair soft long and thick. The ad claims it stops dandruff and falling hair and offers a money back guarantee selling a large bottle for 60 cents at Bartell's Drug Store Seattle with mail order for out-of-town customers.
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Bartell’s Drug Store
Seattle
Wash
Mall
General Bell Praises Citizen Soldiers at Fort Lawton
Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, commanding the Western division, spoke to citizen soldiers at Fort Lawton on Wednesday. He praised their work and urged universal military training as essential to preparedness. He noted the camp’s strength but said it was smaller than other camps he has seen. the Fort Lawton camp will break up Saturday.
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J. Franklin Bell
Fort Lawton
French Advance On Hill 1550 In Balkans War
French forces on the allied left wing in the Balkans advanced about three miles toward Hill 1550 and captured 50 prisoners, according to an official announcement.
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Paris
Balkans
How Appendicitis Prevention Claims Stood In Adlertia Mix
Seattle readers are urged to try a buckthorn bark and glycerine mixture sold as Adlertia to prevent or relieve appendicitis and stomach troubles. The article cites a single spoonful as beneficial for gas sour stomach and chronic stomach issues with Swift's Pharmacy named as retailer.
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Seattle
Swift's
Second Ave
Pike St
N. Broadway
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