Labor unions in Northwest cities draw federal scrutiny
The American Federation of Labor reports Seattle Tacoma and Spokane unions mainly of civil service workers. The situation raises loyalty questions as government payers and labor bosses clash. Also covered are tax delinquency rate cuts proposed by Seattle real estate operators and a Mount Baker National Park memorial effort.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Civil Service
National Capital
Labor
Congress
Mount Baker National Park
Whatcom
Skagit
San Juan
Lin. H. Hadley
Public Lands Committee
House of Representatives
Mexican policy sparks tax funded border security debate
The piece argues the cost of border troops and a proposed bond to fund them is a poor use of public money. It urges cleaning up Mexico to remove future threats rather than prolonging unproductive, costly measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Industrial News Highlights Across Washington State Projects
Anacortes Fisheries repair plan costs 50 000 to 100 000 dollars. Tie ton project values near 1.1 million, up from last year. A 2 million dollar government dam at McAllister Meadows to begin, employing 500 to 600 workers. Seattle firm launches first Seattle built submarine, two more planned at 500 000 each. Bremerton navy yard December work sets records with 200 000 spent. January prospects brighter. Yakima Valley aims to add 8 000 productive acres next season. Washington state assets total 119 257 094 net. Spokane secures 20 000 terra cotta for Tacoma Jones building via Spokane supplier. Bremerton Navy Department to build a 2 350 000 munition ship at Puget Sound yard. Stevens County magnesite property sells for 40 000 cash profit after 90 days. Sedro Woolley Skagit Steel & Iron Works wins 2 ton steel casting contract and shifts to eight hour day with nine hour pay. Methow valley railroad fuels mining growth as first unit funds from Pateros to Winthrop are arranged.
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North Yakima
Tieton
McAllister Meadows
Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Co
Seattle
Bremerton
Navy Yard
Yakima Valley
State of Washington
Spokane
Jones
Tacoma
Washington Brick, Lime and Sewer Pipe Company
Navy Department
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Stevens County
Uncalled Letters At City Post January 1 1917
Letters bearing names including Miss Margaret Chrisholm Herbert Crossman Bert Heddrick and others remain uncalled for at the post office January 1 1917. Callers should say advertised to claim mail from Guy A. Hamilton P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Chrisholm
Herbert Crossman
Bert Heddrick
T. L. Harmon
Chas Lewis
H. C. Lackey
Nels Larson
Wm. E. Norton
Clarence Newton
G. B. Palmquist
D. R. Smythe
Fred Schlick
Evan Williams
J. L. Warner
Civic and Practical Life Interlinked for Growth
J W O Leary of the Chicago Association of Commerce argues for no division between practical subjects and civic questions. He says civic life is as practical as industry and essential for full commercial and industrial development. In Charleston West Virginia the chamber plans subdividing nearby farm land for truck farming, prioritizing experienced foreign born workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W.o’leary
Chicago Association of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of
Charleston
W. Va
Civic Training For Juveniles In Hofland Michigan
Hofland Chamber of Commerce guides high school students in answering inquiries on labor and industrial conditions to provide practical civic training for youths before reaching adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hofland
Mich
Fifty Fifty Split For Conscience Fund
The treasury department received a contribution to the conscience fund consisting of three $100 gold notes and four $50 gold notes totaling $500. The sender said he withheld duties and cut the five notes in half, promising to mail the remaining halves after confirmation in the newspapers.
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Washington
Treasury Department
New York
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W. W. Elmer
Leavenworth, Wash
DR. J. Stillson Judah
Leavenworth Hospital
Attorneys AT Law
A. N. Corbin
Wenatchee
J.B. Williams
Law Suite
Central Building
Chelan Co
Wenatchee, Wash
Reeves & Reeves
W. FF. Whitney Lawyer
B. Hughes
Sam Sumner
J. A. Adams
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Fred Kemp
Halbert Block
Geo. G. Hannan
Crollard & Crollard Lawyers
Lewis J. Nelson
Elliott Block
Bs Leavenworth, Wash
FOX Lawyer
Hight St
Weeler
Leavenworth
John ER. Porter
Attorney At Law
Notary Public
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee Wash
Knights of
Pythias
Zarthan Lodge No
Masonic Temple
E. Mohler
W.M
A. G. McKeown
Northwest News
Oak
Avis
Lister
Fred C. Harper
Republican State Central Commitee
L. C. Smith
New Jersey
Philadelphia
the Taxpayers
G. A. Hansel
Great Northern
Canyon
Alta Castleberry
Bella McLean
Inez Wall
Harry Wall
Floyd Williams
Ray McKinnie
Miss Castleberry
Lila Snyder
Dr. Judah
Hamilton
Judah
Luthern Ladies Aid
Chas Johnson
E. Crocker
B. Hines
Sioux City, Iowa
A. J. O’ Leary
W. A. Tegtmeier
Pasco
Industral
Sedro Woolley
Skagit Steel & Iron Works
Methow Valley
Pateros
Winthrop
Guy A. Hamilton
P. M
Reese Bros. Africander Co
Southland
Mutual Mercantile Co
Ford
Universal Car
Universal Service
F. O. B. Detroit
Cascade Garage
Ford Agency
Leavenworth Market
Chas. Eckhart
Echo Office
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