Socialists Call for End to War and Class Struggle
An American Socialist peace message argues workers suffer most in war and capitalism, contrasts ruling elites with the working class, urges international solidarity, cites historic strikes, and calls for ending exploitation through social democracy and workers’ unity. The piece frames war as driven by profit and urges action from socialist parties worldwide to avert further bloodshed.
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Sery
France
Germany
Russia
Alsace
Marx
Gage
Social We Party
Paris
Ates
Austria
Servia
England
War Party
Ris
Belgium
United States
Hague
Washington
Socialist Party
Mor- Guilt
Berger
Seman
Walter Lanferon
Homeple Creek
Coeur d'Alene
Copper District
Michigan
Coalfieldia
West Virginia
Ladiow
Mother Ryther Home praised by King County federation
A special committee of the King County Legislative Federation examined Mother Ryther Home and found attacks baseless. Miss M E Dunbar reports 2000 children and 800 mothers served in 15 years with four misbehaving youths. 15 former residents are now Seattle business men. Animals supply milk and eggs from on-site sources.
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King County Legislative Federation
Ryther
M. EB. Dunbar
Federation
Miss Dunbar
Ruther
Seattle
Advice Columns on Love and Party Decor
A reader seeks guidance on a yearlong infatuation and whether to write to a absent lover. The columnist warns against pursuing him, urges acceptance of reality, and encourages moving on. A friend asks about table decoration ideas for ten with roses and pink accents. Detailed pink rose table styling is offered. A Western Boy asks about proposing to a friend. advice urges frank confession before another suitor acts. The Greek Catholic church leadership question ends with mentioning the czar of Russia.
September birthstone debated in print
The sapphire is the official birthstone for September though chrysolite is often substituted for cost reasons. The Congressional Union of Woman's Suffrage plans its first formal meeting this afternoon at 5 o'clock at headquarters at 908 Thirday with speakers including Miss Margaret Faye Wittemore and Miss Anna McCue. The public is invited.
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Congressional Union of Woman's Suffrage
Margaret Faye Wittemore
Anna McCue
Beautiful Models Give Beauty Secrets BEGIN AT FEET TO BE A HAT MODEL
Idah McGlone Gibson notes beauty focuses on line and carriage rather than complexion. Hat model Lucy Cotter emphasizes a good profile, head carriage, and hair care for thin girls. Throat care and posture are advised to prevent yellowing and double chins, plus attention to shoes and overall presentation.
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Idah McGlone Gibson
Lucy Cotter
Misa Cotter
Rate war looms as Kitsap cuts ferry fares
The public service commission sanctions Kitsap County Transportation Co. to reduce round trip fares on the Falcon and Suquamish from 50 cents to 26 cents between Seattle and Liberty Bay points. Liberty Bay Transportation Co. expected to follow. Kitsap may further lower rates.
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Kitsap County Transportation Co
Liberty Bay Transportation Co
Public Service Commission
Falcon
Suquamish
Seattle
Liberty Bay
Liberty Bay Co
Kitsap County Co
Aviators Meet Over Kiaochau Forts
German aviators clashed with Japanese airmen over Kiaochau forts. One Japanese flyer was killed and reports say Japanese and British siege guns bombarded the outer Kiaochau forts.
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Kiaochau
Pekin
Friction Grows in German Ranks Over Prisoner Escape Attempt
News from Ostend reports Bavarian soldiers are being tried at Brussels for alleged connivance in escape plots by thousands of French POWs. The incident sparks broader friction between Prussian and Bavarian regiments within the German army.
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Ostend
Brussels
Tax on Railroads Challenge Runs to Supreme Court
Tacoma Sept 26 The Pierce County Taxpayers association begins a legal effort to force Washington state to tax railroad lines. The case targets taxing railroads based on mileage operated in each county and seeks to compel tax commission action.
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Tacoma
Pierce County Taxpayers’ Association
Supreme Court
State Tax Commission
Washington
Banks Hoard Reserve Funds Named in McAdoo List
Secretary McAdoo disclosed 250 banks with reserves far exceeding legal requirements. In Washington three banks are named First National Bellingham Yakima National North Yakima and Capital National Olympia with percent figures 37 89 and 41 respectively.
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Washington
Aiet
McAdoo
First National
Bellingham
Yakima National
North Yakima
Capital National
Olympia
Contractor accuses wife of kidnapping daughter
John Olsen of 51744 Jackson Street appeals to police to help find his nine year old daughter and accuses his divorced wife Mabel Olsen of kidnapping the girl.
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John Olsen
Jackson St
Mabel Olsen
Telephone deposits to be returned after public service ruling
An owner of the public service commission notes the local telephone company must refund about $30,000 to subscribers who posted $5 deposits. No deposits will be accepted in the future, but first month's rent may be collected in advance. Service cannot be cut off until ten days after rent is due. About 160 state companies may protest the decision on October 27 in Seattle.
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Public Service Commission
Seattle
Little girl appeals for jailed man in court
Seven year old Dorothy Herzman pleaded with Judge Ronald to reconsider Louis Hugo Smith's case. The judge found prior convictions but noted no new misconduct beyond a past break in at a corset shop. Smith was sentenced to five to fifteen years at Walla Walla.
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Dorothy Herzman
Ronald
Dolly
Louis Hugo Smith
Gov
Lister
White 4&2
McGuire
Spring St
Smith
Walla Walla
Eminent Propagators Praise Mentalism Against Medical Practice
A physician described as extraordinary to the King asserts that removing doctors and medicines would reduce mortality and illness. He promotes mental education and living right as the path to health, urging readers to subscribe to Medical Freedom and send payments to a Haight building.
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James Johnson
Haight Building
Medical Freedom
Divorce Day Brings 15 Separations in Court
In the divorce court Judge Tallman observed, couples ended marriages amid tears and odd scenes, with 15 divorces granted including Daisy A Pople and George E Pople and Blanche M Durpprope and W R Durpprope. Other notes include a farm escape with Mrs Louise Rischofberger and a funeral for Elias M Howard. President Wilson signed the federal trade commission bill.
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Gustave Gildhaus
Margaret Gildhaus
Gertrude FE. Taylor
F. A. Taylor
Edith C. Holloway
Charles W. Holloway
Norine B. Gall
Elliott M. Gall
Anne Lott
George Lott
John Bischofberger
Louise Bischofberger
Daisy A. Pople
George E. Pople
Mattie Brugher
J. C. Brugher
Wilhelmina Bertha Perant
William E. Perant
Blanche M. Durpprope
W. R. Durpprope
Tillie A. Stottman
Granville Stottman
W. L. Hamilton
Jessie W. Hamilton
Elinor Stinger
Cleveland Stringer
Hattie Tillman
Frank C. Tillman
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Ballard voters form club to back two candidates
Seventy five Ballard residents met at Good Templars hall to organize a club supporting county commissioners candidates McKenzie and Christensen. Galen Wood elected president, J W Holton vice president, E E Watford secretary, and J H Wiley treasurer. Meetings set for Tuesdays at 1727 W 656th St. E C Snyder spoke.
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Ballard
Good Templars’ Hall
McKenzie
Christensen
Galen Wood
J. W. Holton
E. E. Watford
J. H. Wiley
E. C. Snyder
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Seattle Engineering
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Ohio
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Mexico
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