U S Regulation Tightens War Plant Hiring
The United States bans nonessential war plant ads and requires all plants with contracts to hire through the federal employment office after August 1. Seattle reports local labor shortages amid the new rule, which targets unskilled workers while leaving skilled labor unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Employment Office
Director General of
Employment Dens More
Washington, D. C
Lawrence Wood
United States Employment
Washington
Seattle
War Industries
Edgar C. Snyder
United States
Planta
French Aide to U S Air Program Acknowledged
Capt. Jacques Boyriven, named by the French government to assist U S aviation efforts, heads a squad of 24 at Mineola. He has received every honor from France, including the Legion of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Boyriven
Patriot newspaper for division aids war efforts
The Patriotic Council has launched a semi monthly publication named Patriot for Division No. & of the Council of Patriotic Service. It will be distributed to division residents with news of the war and information on aiding War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Patriotic Service
Patriot
War Savings Stampe
Liberty Bonds
Transfers System Approved by Board
The city utilities committee approved a plan by Thomas Murphine, superintendent of city utilities, to exchange transfers between the city traction lines and the Western Washington Power Co line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Utilities Committee
Thomas Murphine
City Utilities
City Traction Lines
Western Washington Power Co
English Girls Driving German Prisoners Shocks London
London public debate as Councilman Redding protests allowing society girls to drive German captives in private cars and supply them with luxuries like tennis rackets while British prisoners in Germany reportedly starve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. EB. A
London
Common Council
Redding
Germany
Patriotic Service Council to Meet at Broadway High
Division No. 7 of the Council of Patriotic Service will hold a mass meeting at Broadway high school on August 6 to reorganize. Professor Bisanett of the University of Washington will be the principal speaker. Several Canadian soldiers who have served at the front will also speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Patriotic Service
Broadway High School
Bisanett
University of Washington
Letter from M. I. C argues against Mooney case influence
The writer defends Frank Oxman and denounces sensational labor guidance. He cites Mooney, McNamara, Haywood Pettibone, and Darrow to urge fair trials and lawful action. He warns against agitators planning violence during Labor Day parades and calls for restraint and adherence to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vhiteer the Star
Une
Tom Mooney
San Francisco
Thorofares
Mooney
Frank Oxman
Taker City
Ore
Nichola
Oxman
Frankisman
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Cltmen
McNamara
Los Angeles
Harry Orchard
Haywood Pettibone Moyer
Boise
Darrow
U. S
Nugent
Borah
California
Permits to Build Show Big Increase in Seattle
Seattle building permits for July show a near doubling from 1917. July 1918 reports 1 080 permits totaling 912 985 dollars versus 516 permits totaling 475 190 dollars in July 1917. Most permits covered small cottages and bungalows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Building Department
Rice embargo halts Tube imports and copra relief
The war trade board declares Tube imports from Oriental sources banned in the U S effective August 1. No licenses will be issued. existing licenses become void. Domestic rice only will be available later, with insufficient supply to meet demand. Coincidingly, the copra embargo first lifted on June 28 is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Foreign Trade Bureau
Beattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
War Trade Board
Washington, D.C
The
Trade Bureau
Foreign Trade Bureau of the Chamber
Beattle Shipping
West Indies
Central America
Hit by Fire Plug Damage Claim By C H Gould
C H Gould seeks 500 dollars in damages after a fire hydrant cap blew off on July 1 at Western and Virginia, water sweeping him across the street. Others filed claims include J A Helstrom 50 for truck damage, Edite Clendenning 500 for pain and shoes, and Thomas Owens 186 for funeral expenses of a son killed by a fire truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OG. M. Gould
Virginia
Vine and
Hallroad Ave
Edite Clendenning
Union At
Thomas Owens
Fifth Ave
Arthur
Harrison St
U S Officers Seize 40 Pounds Macaroni
Federal agents seized 40 pounds of macaroni at the home of C. D. Amico along with three 49 pound sacks of wheat. Charles Mattos of Seattle was also visited and three 95 pound sacks of wheat flour were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Amico
Charles Mattos
Seattle
Reach Agreement in Girl's Damage Suit
Settlement in the damage case of Vernice Holt of Kirkland against Rowe Hill School District was arranged Wednesday. Holt fractured her skull after falling from a playfield apparatus. The supreme court sustained lower court rulings and granted $5,000 damages. the district will pay one third now and the remainder later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernice Holt
Kirkland
Rowe Hill
Supreme Court
Bunco Suspect Held While Police Probe
Joseph Ed Murphy, 47, a salesman, is in custody in Seattle after detectives arrest him Thursday at Firetave. He is being investigated for bunco activity and a stated reputation as a bunco man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BUNCO
Joseph
Ed" Murphy
Seattle
Firetave
BR. W. Cochran
G. A. Bergstrom
Durbin Files for Justice of the Peace in Tukwila
J. Durbin of Tukwila filed for the position of justice of the peace on July 31. The filing announces a local electoral bid and notes the candidate’s hometown and sought office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 1. Durbin
Prevent Appendicitis Uses Adlerika Combination
Beattie notes suggest buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients mixed in Adlerika to cleanse the entire bowel tract to prevent appendicitis. One spoonful Adlerika claims to relieve sour stomach gas or constipation by removing foul matter that poisons the system and works instantly per Bartell Drug Company and Swift Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartell Drug Company
Swift Drug Company
Six Burglar Gang Suspects Nabbed in Seattle
Seattle police arrested six burglary suspects including two women after a raid on the Duelfer hotel rooms 19 and 20. The group, named Sam Belkin Robert C K Robinson Art Adair Lola Johnson and Mrs Sam Rosenberg, are held without bail as officers collect evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wang
Polce
FE. J. Hedges
Duelfer Hotel
Western Ave
Belim
Sam Belkin
Robert C. K. Robinson
Art Adair
Halla Pasha
Lola Johnson
Sam Rosenberg
Commander Arrests Girl at Naval Camp
Pearl Williams of Seattle is in juvenile authorities custody after being arrested Wednesday night by Commander Miller Freeman at the naval training station on the University of Washington grounds. A sailor accompanying her is being detained at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Willams
Seattle
Miller Freeman
Naval Training Station
University of Washington
Business Women's Club Meeting at YWCA
The Business Women's club will meet Friday at ? p.m. at the YWCA. It outlines a working plan and an educational program for its activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women's Club
P. m
Orchestra and steamship promise lively waveside event
A speaker promotes a voyage with an orchestra a steamer and dancing on deck and at the pavilion. Attendees can expect abundant food and lively entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trefe
Lota
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Land
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Khalid Club
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Pine St
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Boren Av
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Palace
the Wingle
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Dan HB. Trefethen
Ee. K. Cornell
Frankie
S. §. Watabase
P. S.N. Co
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Fox
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Orchestra
Peerless
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