U.S. to Round Up I W W S on Pacific Coast
United Press reports a government led roundup of I W W members across California Oregon and Washington. Warrants issued for many and arrests to follow for those cooperating with the I W W treason charges. Investigators allege I W W set fires and organized strikes to cripple lumber and shipbuilding industries.
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U.S
Pacific Coast
United Press
Tire
San Francisco
California
Oregon
Washington
U. S
Caspar Ornabaum
W. W
W. W's
Oregon plans to jail all I. W. W.
Plans for action against the I W W state county city and federalists were completed today. W W agitators will be arrested tried and put to work without delay. All mills are running here today.
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I. W
Rock Pile
W. W
San Franciscans Military Age Men and Licenses Report
In Francisco August 1 a military age men scene emerges as men avoid gun ownership behind women. The Cupid’s Francisco office notes marriage licenses count at 22 yesterday with only nine to men of military age. five are in service or aiding aliens, two applying for status.
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Francisco
Cupid
Demurrer of Hulet Wells Overruled in Draft Conspiracy Case
Federal Judge Neterer overruled the demurrers of Hulet M Wells Sam Sadler R E and Aaron Fislerman in a seditious conspiracy case tied to anti draft activity by the No Conscription league in Seattle They sought dismissal since actions occurred before the act but the court ruled the matter falls under federal authority and they must stand trial.
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Hulet M. Wells
Sam Sadler
R. E
Aaron Fislerman
Neterer
No Conscription League
Seattle
Congress
United States
Senate braces for tight vote on Sheppard prohibition amendment
Washington August 1 United Press Senate leaders work to corral stray votes as a nationwide prohibition amendment faces a tight 4 pm vote. A two thirds majority is needed to pass with debate limited to ten minute speeches and key talks with doubtful members.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Drya
Utah Prohibition Spark Amid Dry Law Debut
Salt Lake City records show three arrests at 12 15 am under the new prohibition law with two women and a man jailed for drunkenness. The brief notice notes volatile celebration and a dramatic end to酒 revelry as authorities enforce the dry column.
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United Press
Salt Lake
Utah
King Alcohol
Pickets Arrested At Occidental Ave Strike Demonstration
Police repelled strike protests after I. W. W. pickets tried to tear down employment signs on Occidental Avenue Yesterday. Arrests included A. Johnson, 34, and Roy Draper, 41, as riot calls drew auto loads of officers.
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Occidental Ave
A. Johnson
Roy Draper
Drive Threatens Submarine Bases
Field Marshal Haig reports consolidation of gains and repulsed German counterattacks as British and French forces push along a wide front from Ammentieres to Dixmune. Prized targets include North Sea submarine bases and Belgian industrial centers. the offensive, planned for weeks, foresees lasting operations with thousands of prisoners expected.
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Marshal Haig
Yprea-Comines Canal
Ammentieres
Dixmune
Pileld Marshal Haig
England
France
North Sea
Belgium
Lille
Tournai
Roulersa
Courtrai
Germany
Torrential Rain Pours on French Troops in Belgium
Paris dispatch reports French forces consolidating ground won in Belgium amid heavy rain. Gen. Petain's troops also advance on the Chemin des Dames while on the Aisne artillery fire continues and Meuse sector fighting resumes between Avecourt and Hill 304 as German assaults push toward French positions captured July 17.
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Belgium
United Preee
Paris
War Office
Petain
Chemin Des Dames
Aisne
Cornu
Meuse
Avecourt
Hill 304
Traction Strike Talks Forge Evening Agreement
Seattle July 31 1917 union and Puget Sound Traction officials hold daylong talks at Reynolds office and Rainier club reaching a draft arbitration plan with Suzzallo Franklin and Duncan as panel. The proposal includes no discrimination for union members and a deportation clause for imported workers.
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Reynolds
Leonard
Traction Company
H. G. Bradlee
FS. Pratt
Stone & Webster Management Association
H. C. McGrath
A. L. Kempster
Rainier Club
Stuart Building
James A. Duncan
Suzzalio
de Taily
Loward
Supreme
Federal Court
Duncan
Franklin
Suzzallo
San A “Rubicon
Department of Labor
Altoit
Stara
Seattle
Wash
Charlies A. Reynolds
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company
Ita
Henry Suzzalio
C. J. Franklin
J. A. Duncan
Tacoma
Board of Arbitration
A. W. Leonard
Pope Benedict Not Indorsing Germans Plans
Vatican officials said Pope Benedict is not backing any peace plan or favoring Matthias Erzberger or the German Catholic party. He seeks a just Christian peace but not through any external agency or group.
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Pope Benedict
United Presse
Rome
Benedict
Matthias Erzberger
Vatican
Holy Father
Motano torpedoed and sunk by submarine
The American steamer Motano was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine yesterday. Twenty two survivors were landed. The Motano, a steel crew, three masted ship of 2730 tons, belonged to the Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey.
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London
Admiralty
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Guarding Against Forest Fire Risk in Pacific Northwest
United Press Leased Wire reports added precautions against renewed forest fires taken across the Pacific Northwest. After cool spells and showers, forecasts call for warmer weather and a rising northerly wind, raising fears that smoldering fires may flare up again.
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United Prees
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Billie Burke Aprons Featured In Illustrations
The advertisement promotes Billie Burke Aprons priced at 1.50, showcased as home wear for Thursday in the Apron Department. Highlights include light colored percales with white collars and cuffs, two-piece Middy sets in white linen with striped poplin trim, and two percale coverall apron styles on the third floor with belted and back-opening designs.
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Billie* Burke
Ebon Marchl
Holiday Toilet Preparations and Bargains
Advertises cosmetics and household items with special prices including Eleasia Ideal Face Powder 35e, Jergen's Talcum 19c, Orchard White 30c, 20 Mule Team Borax 12-ounce, Denatured Alcohol 12, and Savina Cream 45e. Also features soaps and sundries such as Graham's Milkweed Cream, 45e and 85e, and closeout sandalwood soaps four bars for 25c.
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Graham
Hutch Sandalwood and Stuart
Wirthmor Waists and Affordable Blouses Meet Market Style
Inexpensive Wirthmor waists priced at 1.00 and smart blouses showcase current fashion while lingering styles fade. Voiles, organdies, and lingerie fabrics appear in stripes and checks. Printed lawns and crepes offer range in light and dark shades with narrow widths. Cheviot shirtings present stripes or checks at 12 1/4 cents per yard in heavy material. This Bon Marche notice highlights ready-to-wear value.
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DRIVE
Yser
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New York
Georgette
Ber
Tate
Norvell
Georgetown
Halifax
Chebucto Head
Cody
Wyo
Yellowstone Park
BON Marche
Joseph, Bendel
Vogel
Milans
Milan
Lisere
Living Models
Billie’ Burke
Eleasia Ideal
Bon Mar
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