War efforts sweep Seattle as alumni enlist and industries mobilize
Seattle reports half of its 67 University of Pennsylvania alumni registered for war service while Secretary McAdoo demands stockholder lists. Officers train at forts, militia units move to ranges, and naval vessels join Pacific anti-submarine efforts. Recruiting drives surge in Anchorage and Wenatchee as local churches and schools back the war. Oregon troops collect apples and salmon donations as mobilization continues.
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Seattle
University of Pennsylvania
Labor Committee Outlines How To End Strife
Washington April 9 labor committee proposes methods to reduce conflict between workers and leading employers. The report outlines steps for negotiation, better pay, and improved working conditions to ease industrial tensions.
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Labor Committee
Washington
Labor Committee of
Council of National Defense proposes wartime labor pact
A report from the Council of National Defense outlines steps to end industrial strife during the war. Led by Samuel Gompers, the plan seeks to prevent disruptions by employers and labor, urge strict health and welfare enforcement, and modify hours laws only for the war period. Members include Wilson, Morrison, James O Connell, Macy, and others from labor, manufacturing, and civic groups.
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Council of National Defense
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
England
Council of Defense
Gompers
Wilson
Warren S Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Morrison
American Federa
Cuba Declares War on Germany After United States Support
In Havana on April 9 the Cuban Congress and President Menoecal sign a joint war resolution, declaring war on Germany. The decision follows broad based support, with cheers from conservative and liberal members as the vote passes.
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Havana
America
Cuba
Germany
Menoecal
Lhberal
Cuba Fails to Mention Gratitude to United States
A speaker omits expressing the gratitude Cuba felt toward the United States, leaving the public record missing acknowledgment of U.S. assistance and its impact on Cuban affairs. The lapse draws scrutiny from observers who expect formal appreciation in diplomatic discourse.
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Cuba
The
United States
Danderine Removes Dandruff In Few Applications
Advert says Danderine rubbed into scalp eliminates dandruff and hair loss after a few uses. Claims scalp stops itching and no flakes remain. Available at drug stores.
Big Staff of Expert Dentists Ready to Serve You
A Seattle dental office proclaims a large, highly qualified staff of graduate dentists, promising painless procedures, thorough examinations, and affordable pricing. It emphasizes sanitation, full equipment, and ironclad guarantees signed by Dr. L. R. Clark, inviting patients to an obligation free visit.
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State Dental Board
L. R. Clark
Army recruiting surge and militia expansion in Seattle area
Coast artillery recruiting officers signed up 30 men on Sunday as crowd-pleasing events boosted interest. Militia signal corps enlisted 60 radio operators, expanding Company A to a battalion. Motorcyclists meeting at the Press Club Hall was canceled. No camp at American Lake this summer, but a officers’ reserve corps training camp planned in California. A dozen physicians offered services to the National Defense Council in Washington.
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Coast Artillery
Fred Hamilton
Militia Signal Corps
Seattle
Hecause
War Department
Press Club
American Lake
Officers’ Reserve Corps
California
Physicians’ Study Club
Council of National Defense
Washington, D. C
Tracy Prosecutor Gets Rice Volley
In a murder trial of Thomas Tracy for Deputy Beard’s death, evidence included a rice volley after a wedding involving Prosecutor Black. Judge Ronald briefly recessed proceedings to allow Black to recover, as Levi Renick and Ed Lovelley testified about the Wanderer incident and Sheriff McRae’s actions.
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Black
Ronald
Thomas Tracy
Jefferson Beard
Hymen
Levi Renick
W. W
Ed Lovelley
Wanderer
Sheriff McRae
Mukilteo
Fyerett
McRae
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