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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-24
MOVIES
AL BONNER GETS
PITCHING JOB IN
MARE IS. MARINES
TODAY'S BILLS
AT THE THEATERS

AT THE THEATERS
TACOMA
"Murdock, the Man Who
Knows" Friday for three days.
PANTAGES
"The Bride Shop; with
vaudeville.
HIPPODROME
Royal Italian Sextette; with
vaudeville.
OAK (Old Pantages)
"Izzy at the Bug House," by
Monte Carter Co.
MOVIES
COLONIAL
evolves of the Rail-" with
VIM. S. Hart.
APOLLO
ION Trial." big Essanay
drama.
MELBOURNE
Thru the WALL" with Vim.
Duncan.
LIBERTY
"Nearly Married." with
Madge Kennedy.
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Ray Doesn't
Make Record

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Joie
Ray, speed marvel of the west, to-
day failed to hold a new world 8
record Tor q mile and a half and
for two miles simply because his
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opponents during his trial here
did not set him fast enough pace.
That was practically the unanim-
Gus opinion Of experts. Ray won
the mile and half event with rs
yards to spare, finishing in
6:64 40. He continued past the
TWO mile mark alone and finished
IN 1922 2-5, eleven seconds slower
than his worlds record.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-24
SPORTS
FRANK FARMER
AND REYNOLDS
MEET TONIGHT
TONIGHT'S BOXING PROGRAM
(Tahoma HalD
Main Event

Main Event
Frank Farmer VS.. Steve Reynolds, heaves.
Added Main Event
Joe Hennessy VS.. Lloyd Madden, 1876 lbs.
Semi-Windups
Marty Foley VS.. Roy Mcdonald, welters.
Jack Hartford vs. Stanley Trimble 1876 lbs.
Prelim
Battling Bunker VS.. Jack Thompson, heavies
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with the American Armies
in France.-A German air.
plane was shot down by an
American aviator, a former
college football captain"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27
BRAND THEM.

A few days ago what to do with Liberty
came up for discussion at the Northern Califor-
MIA conference Of Liberty loan chairmen in San
Francisco. Although Strong arm methods
were discouraged; full "nloral suasion" was IN
dorsed. It was the opinion Of those at the meet
ing that the names OF those refusing to sub
scribe; after being asked and given a hearing;
should be published in Dhe newspapers as badge
CT shame
Reports were made that members Of certain
religious sects and pro-gerrnans of several
stripes, were stubbornly refusing to buy. After
a protraeted discussion, it was agreed that the
best method to reach those peoples was to pub
fish theil, names This ~1as proven to have
brought the best results in every community
where the method had been used
While the peoples hereabouts have proven
themselves extremely gnerous and willing to
help generally there are some who need prodding
i tot branding With he badge Of shame like
they propose 10 do II California That being
the ease, it Nigh. be veil for the committee in
charge Of the campaign to adopt the same meth
ods To publish the names Of those who sub
scribe, IS no indaeement for others to follow
Eut when person is asked to buy q bond and
tlat person refuses without good and sufficient
reasons; he is Stacker and the public at large
should know it. IN our opinion this method of
showing Up the slackers should be adopted by
me local committee.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27
A CASE IN POINT.

The other evening taxi driver met with
an accident that proved to be both painful and
costly. Painful because of the injuries he sus-
tanned and expensive because of the broken ma
chine. The man barely escaped being killed
Many have with less danger. And all on ac-
count OF darn dog. Now the man will have to
suffer the consequence of trying to save the cur.
The dogs in Ketchkan belong to what may
be called the favored class" Human beings
have no chance for favors when the dogs are in
yolved. Let child or man run in front of
an approaching machine, as sure as anything, he
will be run over without hesitation, but let a
dog Go the same; the driver veers off at the risk
of breaking both his neck and his machine.
You see, the dogs are protected by an ordinance
that allows them to go wherever they please.
a man or child must keep on the sidewalk. A
man is not permitted to throw any rubbish on
the streets. But a dog is different. dog can
dc anything. We have men to clean it up.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27
THE WIFE AND THE BANK ROLL.

Mr.. Married Man. what does your wife know about
your financial affairs?
Have you taken her into your complete conf
dence and shown her what your exact condition is?
Or do you lie to her when she asks you for definite
information and constantly tell her how hard pressed
you for money, when matter of fact, you have
nothing to worry about financially?
The chances that you like the majority of
in this respect with the result that your wife
eves YOU implicitly and is a nervous collapse
most of the time worrying about what happen when
you are too old to work you do
Now this is giving the little wife a square deal,
this unnecessary worry.
The right sort Of a wife will not be extravagant and
squander money just because she knows you have a
snug little accumulation.
To feel happy and secure in the thought that the
future is provided for that you have made a good
start toward this commendable goal tn efathul
companion of your joys and
Give that best frend-your wife--a square deal
Duluth Herald.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27
LET Us JOIN HANDS.

Let us Join hands tomorrow, the opening
day of the Liberty lean campaign and subscribe
our quota. We can do it if we only half try.
Let US remember the record we made in previous
loans. It is up to us to keep it up. If we all
take hand, the task viii be easy; and all being
in the same boat, it behooves every man, woman
and child to come forward with whatever help
at our disposal Remember again that every
community in the country look to to lead as
we have done before. We cannot afford to dis
appoint any one and much less the boys over
there. Come, Ketchikan must lead. the pro-
cession tomorrow Fall in boys fall in
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27

the respective parties, it might be well to inform
the voters of facts, the significance Of which
looms up in favor of the Republicans.
1t is reported without contradiction that
the editor of the North American Review after
an examination of the various votes cast in con-
nection with the selective draft bill, found that
on the essential modification" urged by the
president, 1874 Republicans voted for and IA
against what the president wanted; while only
70 democrats voted for and 118 against the
amendment. From that howe can sound argu-
ment be made for the election of democratic
CONGRESS- in order to uphold the president?
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27
TIE CRUCIF!ED CAT.

Some British soldier pursuing the Germans recently
found cat hanging with its paws nailed door. The
beast mewng piteously Eager to it's agony,
English soldier rushed up began to pull out the
nails. There flash and a roar, and the soldiers
mutiiated body flung the street
The boche soldiers had used that crucfied cat as
bait fer bomb, figuring British deceny and human
y to supply ready victim. The incident to rep
with unusual clearness antipodal difference
in the character of the two armies-Portand Journal
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27

NOTICE or MEETING
Alaska Labor Union Number Five
will meet at eight p. m. Wednesday
at Deep Sea Fisherman's Hall.-advtf
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27
IMITATION

IS the sincerest form OF flattery, that
is why it pleases Us to hear that other
laundries claim to do work just like
or our iauderiny which we fully ap.
preciate. But why not have the origi-
nal? Send US your wasnapies and
yOn won't nave 20 say they are as
perfect as ours. The work will De
ours and the real thing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27
WHEN The DINNER IS
FINISHED

anl cigars lighted your pleasure iii
the rcpastwe have served you will not
ea ended it will linger long and
pleasantly IN your memory. Men
who have been and have dined every
where declare by their frequent pres
ence that this restaurants service is
high class. A single visit will prove
It so.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-09-27
DEMOCRATS, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

AS the election approaches at which the
voters must choose between the candidates Of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09
ITALIAN SAILORS
co ON TRIAL FOR
BOMBING WARSH|p
POpe'S Chamberlain Implicated
in German Plot of 1916.

ROMF, July 9-Thrce Italian sail.
ors and one Italian soldier are being
tried by courlmartial on charge OF
having blown up the Italian battlcShip
Bendetto Brin on September II, 1910.
by placing an internal machine in the
gun room
The Bendctto Brln va, blown up in
the harbor Of BrindN with the loss Of
more than 100 lives, including that Of
Rear Admiral Rubin DcCcryn. An in
quiry by the Italian government dc
veloped that the battleship had been de-
stroycd through the maohination OF
German agents ard tory person, were
arrested
An Italian named Ambfogctii. impli-
Gated IN the destruction OF the Bculctto
Brn and also of the Italian battlcship
Leonardo da Ninci, was arrested and
asserted that he was the financial agent
OF Monslgn y Gcrlach. private chamber
lain to Pope Benedict, and an Austrian
citizen. Gcrlach fled from Italy before
an Italian court had Investigated his
activities, found him guilty Of espionage
and sentenced him to imprisonment for
life.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09

Some women seem to think that ali
mony is the only thing worth while
in matrimony
Other correspondents may forget 10
drop you line every now and then
But it is different with the fellow that
you owe.
The reason why Sons actions make
Father so sick when Son is in love is
because Father acted the same way
himself when he was Sons age
II may seem paraduxical, but any
mother can tell you that the only way
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Correct

Limerick holds that the ancien, Hun
used to drink his iayoritc brew out
OF the bleached skulls Of his victims.
and that the only difference between
the ancient and modern Hun T., that
'he modern Hun has had haircu,
and a shave
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LhakeML1ae
His COl11tt1f1

CODNLYCHT /Od9

You Know Her
hr llkcs 10 point. does Mrs DirtE
She won't take good advice;
Nnd I am told Hhc never Wrnrs
The same complexion twice
The Wise Fool.
III is sad 10 think that every man
hi, price" observed the Sage
And II Is ,adder 10 think thar he
can't get IT," commented the Fool
Fact
\ solid truth You VIII find here
Just take II straight from me.
iOu'll find few people uH HuCri,
AZ they pretend to be-.
Then II Happened
Il wonder If on cplld." muscd the
kmmy. as he CARED at the foam IN
the bottom Of hi, beer glass
You wonder II you could what"
demanded the Barkccp. a, he took a
blackjack out Of drawer back oi
the bar
why. there is rcyoiu,ion in Fin.
land" explained the Rummy as hc
headed i2r the door and | wa, won
dering II YOU could say that It i' 4
Finnish fight"
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tHIuffton Und) B0nner)
A marriage licenses was issued to-
day to Miss Iva May Sink, daughter
OF John Henry sink, Of Union town
ship, and ovid Beidcll Young, a sail
or
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Wilmington journal Republican,
Hey Luke, meet Miss Icy kiddcr
OF Adams county. who we suppose
drops small chunk, OF ice down the
backs OF the fellows at the ice cream
festival.
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Brilliant Idna

Wouldn't it be a good idea for Har-
~ Barber Of Busyhead Okla, to get
10 work on his own town,
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Move Up In 'FRONT.'

II some of the members OF the club
will make room. we will admit Bill
ChrissousthopoulouS of Indianapolis,
Ind
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to keep a small boy quiet is to let him
make a morse.
Why is II that the man who has
neck that looks like an elephants leg
always keeps hi, head shaved
A woman uses more economy than
a man in almost everything but words.
Even in her age she can make icw
years go long way
II a boy tries 10 be a man, he gets
lot OF credit Bu, if a man tries 10
be a boy, We call him a darn fool
Palmi,try 10 the contrary the
wrinkles IN a womln's lace will tell
you more about her past than viii the
lines in her hands
When a man signs and wishes he
were dead he Is either trying 20 get
some woman or trying to get rid OF
some woman
Women have as deep sense OF
humor as men Bu, woman has a
figure to preserve and She is afraid
to laugh and grow fat ,
One man is as proud OF the fact that
he can't quit smoking as another man
is OF the fact that he has quit IT.
What has become OF the old-fash
ioned house that had big brass
knocker in the middle OF the front
door
When a married woman gets the
idea that some other man Under
stands her better than her husband.
some divorce lawyer is going 90 get
the price OF a vacation
When a man gets home late al night
and decides that he going at too
fast gait and decides to take etter
care OF himself he always sticks to
his resolution until the next night
Some men regard saving monCv in
ahou, the same way as other people
regard having teeth pulled
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09
Our Daily Special
Luke McLuke Saws

People Who Live In Apartmcn;
Houses Shouldn't Play Trombones.
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Advice

Don't live HE too faft.
Your money wont last.
And youll be IN bad. I'm afraid;
For yOu'Il never know
How fast you can 20.
Until you Ect on the down grade
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09

THURSDAY the appointment was CON
firmed by the senate OF Samuel Murphy
postmaster of this city
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Oh

The buffer dresses well. That's true.
Though other things he's lacking.
And he puts up r. good front 20
Conceal his lack Of backing
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Ten Years Ago.


Norman, July 6.--The last appear
snoe of Dr. David R Boyd. retiring
president OF the state university, before
the students of the summer school was
touched with pathoS DR.. Boyd re-
counted his iabors from the foundation
Oh the school to the present time and
predicted a great future for the institu
ton. At the conclusion Of the exercises
the students presented him with a low
ing cup.
Yesterday at the Country club, Mrs
s II, Harris entertained a few guests
at luncheon. the repast being served
on rustic tables on the wide veranda
Judge c. A Gailbreath Of Ada came
over yesterday joining Mrs Gailbreath
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wallace Bierce.
Mr. and Mrs Jacob Myer Of Sails
bury. Mo. are visiting their son and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Myer
and Mrs. Sol Barth
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Mr.. and Mrs Fred Myers Of the hotel
Lee have returned from their vacation
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Fifteen Years Ago.

Mrs r b. Pollock and children will
leave the first of next week for Eureka
Springs, Colo, for lengthy stay
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09

Miss Mary Hayden, who has been
the guest OF Miss La Rue Cooter, has
returned to Holton, Kan.
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Ola Stories
d1MzNeWGH4Pe M G'
Twenty Years Ago.
I,onr Ze HnneS III

Mr. and Mrs n s. Darling departed
last evening for a visit with relatives
IN Indiana.
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More Famous Affinities

More Famous AfIinitieF
Collar and Nccktic
Slate and Pencil
Jack and jill
Milk and Water
Conductor aud Notormau
Shoes and Stockings
Knife and Fork.
Comb and Brush.
Huns ard Atrocities Rillie Woo
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09

Ed /. Dunn was yesterday appointed
resident agent of the American Build
ing and Savings association.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09

G'orF" T. swim, Isar. r. ]
llph TlUufr
Marine Corps
q V..r,r
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04

Mail for the outside and way points, W:ll close at 5 P. NJ 10 la:1
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04

LOCAL 24O, I. U. NJ. M. x 5. w. Vhe esular meeting or the Nome sine Workers Union, Local NO. sAe. of the W. F. of N.. Is held svery Saturday evening at D. m' at M,ner's Hall, Office hours l p. m. to SD. m., ' p. m. to 8 p. m.
 MARTIN KENNELLY, Pres.
 AL. BRATEN, Sec.-Treas.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04
CARPENTERS AND JOINERs.

CARPENTERS AND JoINERs.
 Loeal' Union l7ss. Carpenters ana soiners of America. meets every Fri Bay at Al Orland's shop Front St. At p. m.
 Carpenters Headquarters. Teder- al Labor Hall.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers will please note tRat all changes in standing Advertise ment must be received in this office before 6 p. m. for the following mornings issue. No exception will he made to this rule.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04
ORGANIZED LABOR.

INTERNATIONAL UNION MINE, MILL & SHELTER WORKERS. Headquarters 511 Denham Buidg.'
 Denver, Colorado. EHAS.H MOVER. ERNESP AlLLS' [, President. bse.-AEeA~'
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04
| local News ItenNS|
 And Town Topics

Reguhr Council meeting, at p. m. tonight.
 
 All LOYAL MOOSE are requested to attend regular meeting this eve- ming at 8 o'clock. Important busi- ness and nomination of officers.
 N. w. LEWIS, Dictator B. R. HOLDEN, Secretary.
 
 John A Wilson's petition is now be- ing circulated among friends, and as soon as the required amount of sigma lures are appended thereto, the same will be filed with the Clerk Of the District Court. Mr. Wilson will be an Independant candidate for re-elec- tion, for the position of Territorial Road Commissioner, Division, No. ?. Mail for the outside and way points, w:ll close at 5 P. NJ tola:,
 
 The two L. l.. will handle the two Q. Q. at the E. of T. T. tonight
 
 Many friends escorted the remains of the late Daniel McLain, to the Belmont Point cemetery, last Sat urday afternoon.
 
 A petition Is also being circulated in behalf of E. B. OConnor. Mir. O. Connor. (better known as Duffy O'Con- nor) stated that he will be an Inde- pendent candidate for Representative to the Territorial Legislature from the Second Division, at the general Flee tion to be held Nov. 5th 1918. The aforesaid petition will be filed as soon as sufficient signatures are attached thereto.
 
 Gust Johnson arrived from Solomon via Eric Johnson's mail team, yester- day, Gust las been nthe Solomon section for some time, assisting w. J. Rowe in the dismaItling of the Solomon river railroad. He said work was pro- gressing very favorably, especially talk | ing into consideration the recent stormy weather When Mr. Johnson left Solomon. MT Rowe contemplated making a trip to Nome, with in the rext few days. The recent fall of snow has made the trails rather heavyI for dog mushing.
 
 The entire stock of the Mc.allister Transfer O., were busy yesterday hauling and grading the saow on ; First Ave. Said work was paid fer by private subscription collected from few of the residents on the avenue.
 Some of the same stock will today (psr private remuneration grade part of Front St. Writing from Marshall under the date of Feb. 8, Mrs. A. G. Oliver IIldk tuC pSOplG Ol wal anu vicinity are scattering out, leaving 1 for Good News Bay and other places. 1 The picture show is run only once a week and that is losing money owing to the high cost of getting the reels overland. Dr. Heimlich was welcome arrival at Marshall since there has been a great deal of sicknes of late. Little Winifred Currin, daughter of Mrs. and Mr Currin, the wireless operator, died on Feb. of ptomane poisoning pr. Heimlich was out of town on sick call, and when he returned it was too late to do anything. The little girl was only four years old. very bright and lovable, and her death was mourned by everyone in the community. bouncing boy was born to MRS. and MT John l Fuller on Jan.19. MT. Fuuler is the U. s. Commissioner at Marshall.
 MT. Oliver was considering going to Flat City to look up the chances of putting up a picture show there Mrs. Oliver wishes to be remember cd to all her friends in Nome.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04

ReguIrr Council meeting, at p. m. tonight.
 * * All LOYAL MOOSE are requested to attend regular meeting this eve- ming at 8 o'clock. Important busi- ness and nomination of officers.
 N. w. LEWIS, Dictator B. R. HOLDEN, Secretary.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04
MRS. R. M. SEIDLER Has Opened First Class

REPAIRING ESTABLISHMENT FRONT STREET. Next door to The
 Emporium
 We are here to please old and new patrons. We do the best CLEANING, PRESSING,
 ALTERING & REPAIRING. First class workmanship. Gent- lemens and Ladies Clothes.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04

Many friends escorted the remains of the late Daniel McLain, to the Belmont Point cemetery, last Sat urday afternoon.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04

GET THE NEWS RIGHT. READ THE WORKER.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04

The two l.. l.. will handle the two Q. Q. at the B. of T. T. tonight.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1918-03-04

John A Wilson's petition is now be- ing circulated among friends, and as soon as the required amount of sigma lures are appended thereto, the same SSill be filed with the Clerk Of the District Court. MT. Wilson will be an Independant candidate for re-elec- tion, for the position of Territorial Road Commissioner, Division, No. ?.
The Tomahawk., 1918-06-27
Great STRIKES
OCCUR AT Vienna.
- s..|.
Over 100000 Persons Quit Work
In Arsenal and Airpians
Factory.
People DEMAND FOOD
Agitation In Austria-Hunsary !!
Spreading and the Authorities
. View Present Situation(With
.A,E Grave Concern

London, June 21.-According to the
dispatch from Zunich more than 1O0,!
OOG persons have gone on strike in
the Vulcan arsenal and Warshalcksk!
airplane works in Vienna. The dis.
path adds that riots have occurred
at Farcriten, Margerethen, Ottakring
and Brigittenay, suburbs of Vienna
Amsterdam, June 21.-Messages al.
irving here from Germany and Austria
make it clear that the latest troubles
in the dual monarchy over the FOOD
situation have been uneQualled since
the beginning of the war. l. -.;,-. ..>>,E
The agitation throughout the coun
try is growing enormously, according
to these dispatches, and the authori-
ties in Austria-Hungary regard the
situation with the gravest apprehen-
sion. 4 X =
Burgomaster Weiss -Kirchner of vi
emma has informed the Austrian pre-
mier, Won Seydler, according to dis
patch from the Austrian capital, that
in view of the reduction of the bread
ration he declines to guarantee order
in the capital. The burgomaster's de-
mand for dried vegetables to make up
for lack of bread has been refused. p:
Won seydler Promises German Aid "
DR.. Won Seydler, in statement to
the press representatives at Vienna,
has announced that, as result of re-
cent negotiations, the German govern.
ment declared itself ready to advance
to Austria certain quantity of grain,
and he added, some, hundreds of wa
gon loads were already on the way.
The supply in Austria, he continued,
was still so scanty as to make it i'm
possible for the present to remove
the restrictions on the bread rations.
Mob Stones" Hofburs Palace
London, June 21.-Serious rioting
broke out in Vienna, says dispatch
from Amsterdam. The mob broke into
a number of bakeries, stoned the resi-
dence of the premier, and also one OF
the wings of the Hofburg palace the
message adds. l. .....
Cavalry Is being rushedsto the cap.
ital to restore order. It is probable, it
is stated, that martial law will be pro-
claimed ~.'-. .@@5f.,A =
The riotiag was in protest against
the bread rations. 7r "