Electric Trains Roll On Coast Milwaukee Lines Reach Electrification
Electric locomotives powered by water generation pulled trains on the Milwaukee roads coast division from Tacoma to Othello for the first time. The 207 mile coast section joins 647 miles electrified, with further work to close the Avery Othello gap and reach 860 miles. Water power from Mount Rainier glacial streams will supply power, with Puget Sound Traction Light and Power and Washington Water Power handling western and eastern end supplies. Trains to Seattle await a 12 mile pole and wire setup before service begins.
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Seattle
Wash
Coast Division
Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul Railway
Columbian
Tacoma
Othello
Avery
Idaho
Milwaukee
Mount Rainier
White, Puyallup
Snoqualmie
Puget, Sound Traction, Tight and Power Company
Tong Lake
Washington Water Power Company
White
Puyallup
Retnon
Junction
Government Employes Seek a Larger Bonus
Government workers across the United States push to raise the annual $240 civil service bonus to $480 amid cost of living increases. At Mare Island Navy Yard, about 60 percent of classified civil service staff earn $4.16 or less, blamed for high personnel turnover.
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Vallieio
Calif
House of Representatives
United States
Mare Island Navy Yard
Faith Wins Lad Dog in Griencastiln Case
A Gruyden boy's faith in his dog helps win a favorable jury verdict in a dispute over ownership. The dog, shown as exhibit A, stood, walked, barked and performed feats before the jury to prove its bond with the boy and support possession.
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Griencastiln
Ind
Conflict in Constitution May Heli Caranza
El Paso Texas Mexican constitutional lawyers discuss if Venustiano Carranza can remain as president amid the constitutional conflict. Ambiguity surrounds authority, tenure, and legality of continued leadership.
Mexico Faces Constitutional Question Over Interim Presidency
Excelsior analyzes articles 84 and 88 of the Mexican constitution regarding a provisional president when elections fail or the president cannot take office. Legal experts debate whether an outgoing president can be named provisional president and whether congressional action fits constitutional intent. The piece notes broad opposition to continued rule by a departing president.
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Mexico
Excelsior
Mexico City
Republic
Daoud
Congress of the Union
Congress
Léxcelsior
Vancouver Board of Trade to push oil prospect concession
The Vancouver Board of Trade plans to urge the provincial government to grant Surrcy Exploration Company a concession to prospect for oil in the Peace River district south of Peace River. Storey Exploration Company is a British concern with the Imperial Government holding 66 percent.
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Vancouver
B. C
Vancouver Board of Trade
Surrcy Exploration Company
Peace River District
Peace Coupe
Storey Exploration Company
Imperial
YWCA Plans Poland Work But Funds Limited
Fifty thousand dollars was voted by the National Board of the Young Women's Christian Association for work among women and girls in Poland. The decision followed a report by Miss Lois Downs, secretary, who recently returned from Poland.
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York
Miarek
Poland
National Board of the
Young Women’ S Christian Asso
Aclien
Lois Downs
Socialists Form Cabinet To Replace Resigned
Maren in Stockholm commissions former finance minister Hjalmar to form a cabinet to replace the one that resigned last week. Gustav's role cited as socialist leader in the second Chamber.
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Stockaolm
Maren
Kint Gustav
Hjalmarranting
Finance
Preacher Turns Joke on Indiana Town Wag
Brazil Ind The town wag mailed an invitation to Rev Ed ward Kiosier for a select dance at Clay City recently The notice describes the humorous incident involving the town wag and the invited preacher and implies local chatter about the event.
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Indiana
Brazil
Ind
Edward Kiosier
Clay City
Government denied oil prospect rights in Peace River district
The government said the Anglo-Persian Oil Company helped develop the nation's oil fields. Eight months earlier the provincial government refused an exclusive eight thousand square mile prospect for oil in a Peace River area, according to the lands minister.
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Connon
Peace River District
Flu Bests Cupid in Early Vincennes Nuptials
William G. Issac, bedridden with influenza, married Nellie Farrar in Vincennes Indiana. The minister spoke from the porch while the couple wed in a room beyond as family watched from the living room. Afterward the bride took charge, becoming the head of the household.
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Vincennes
Ind
William G. Issac
Nellie Farrar
Mr. Issac
Assemblyman Proposes 36 Point Headlines For Homicide
Albany March. Assemblyman Bert Lord introduces a bill to restrict headlines on homicide stories to 36 point type and one column in width. The measure carries a $1000 penalty.
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Albany
N. Y
Bert Lord
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Twin Falls, Idaho
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