Exempt Ship Builders With Valuable Experience, Policy Says
Washington reports that valuable shipyard workers in draft age may keep deferred classification. Applicants must be approved by division heads and finally by Vice President Howard Coonley. The Shipping Board’s Emergency Fleet Corp. aims to exempt only those with special experience essential to the shipbuilding program.
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Washington
Howard Coonley
United States Shipping Board Emergency Feet Corporation
Coonley
Rush to Save Silk Cargo From Canada Maru Off Cape Flattery
Salvage teams race to transfer silk and Almber cargo from the Canada Maru sunk on Cape Flattery rocks. The liner lists at a dangerous angle as No 2 hold fills with water and No 1 hold rises, while crews jettison lighter goods to ease strain. The silk, worth about 4 million dollars, remains the primary target amid imminent storm conditions and heavy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cape Flattery
No. 1
Cape
Hold Hearing on Port Plan Aug 14 in Seattle
A public hearing on enlarging the Smith Cove facilities will be held at the port commission's Bell Terminal on August 14. Proposed improvements will make Smith Cove dock among the world's largest and enable it to serve most of Seattle's commerce for the next fifty years according to the commission.
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Smith Cove
Port Commission
Smith Cove Dock
Seattle
Four New Masters Named for Ships
Four ship masters receive appointments from Br. Griffiths shipping board. Capt. Edwin B. Hoffman takes Western Cross, Capt. George Leighton commands Calaia, Capt. Otto M. Bratrud leads Calusa, and Capt. L. A. Bowman sails Fonnafon. Calusa and Calusa built in Portland. Western Cross is a J. F. Duthie Co. ship. Fonnafon is Nilsen & Keier built. The three wooden ships are operated by Matson between San Francisco and Hawaii. Western Cross sails New York to Australia for Robert Dollar Co.
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Br. J. Griffith
Sea Service Bureau
The
Shipping Board
Edwin B. Hoffman
Western Cross
George Leighton
Calaia
Woodn
Otto M. Bratrud
Caine
L. A. Bowman
Flonnafon
Calusa
Portland
Western Croes
J. F. Duthie Co
Fonnafo
Yellow Pine Men Delay Ship Plans
In Washington on Aus 1 officials of the emergency fleet corporation report the wooden shipbuilding program in the Southern district is slowed because yellow pine interests have failed to supply enough timber.
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Washington
Aus
Emergency Fleet Corporation
McAdoo Urges Rail Workers to Boost War Efficiency
Washington Aug 1 Director General McAdoo after wage increases urged railroad shopmen to cooperate. He called for production, refrain from strikes, and overall efficiency to aid the war effort.
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Washington
McAdoo
Canada Speeding Her Ship Program
Victoria B C Aug 1 announcement by John Hart minister of finance reveals granting of contracts by Canadian government for construction of 20 ships to one yard the name of which he withheld Gen G Stanley Ryerson founder and president of the Canadian Red Cross arrived in Seattle Wednesday night Ryerson commended the work of the American women in the war and is staying at the Washington.
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Victoria
B. C
John Hart
G. Stanley Ryerson
Canadian Red Cross
Seattle
Gen. Ryerson
The
Washington
Far and Near News and Local Notices
Kathleen Ort Rave seeks divorce contending her husband pro German and defying waterfront rules amid U. S government tensions. Washington Methodist camp meeting notes. Albert K. Wilson, 602 Maiden Ave, dies of heart trouble. Rotary reports Kansas City convention. Brown couple celebrate Golden Wedding in Seattle area.
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Kathleen Ort Rave
U. S
Washington
Ivan JL. Hyland
Clara Whipple
Bo Sweeney
Kansas City
Rotary Club
Masonic Temple
William Moulton
Martin Henehan
W. H. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Howell
L. C. Miller
Denny Waw
Strike Brings Probe of Packers' Books
Oakland Aug 1 Books of the Griffen Skelly plant of the California Packing Co were turned over to the state industrial welfare commission for investigation following a strike yesterday. The plant manager contends that employees were paid the highest wages required by the commission.
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Oakland
Cal
Griffen-Skelly
California Packing Co
State Industrial Welfare Commission
Ousted Censor to Appeal to Courts
Maj. M. L. C. Funkhouser, removed as morals censor by the Chicago civil service commission, prepared to pursue his fight in court. He was dismissed on charges of neglect of duty, inefficiency, and insubordination filed by Acting Chief Atcock.
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Chicago
M. L. C. Funkhouser
City Civil Service Commission
Morals Censon
Funkhouser
Atcock
Dresses for Summer Evenings at Frederick & Nelson
Lightweight chiffon dresses in White, Blue, Pink, Green and Black suit summer plans for afternoon or dinner events. Two designs shown yellow blue and pink, prices $18.50 each, featuring surplice bodices, plaited lace skirts, satin bindings and sash girdles. Second Floor.
Dainty Vestes and Georgette Crepe Vesters Feature Styles
Fashion notes describe vestes and vestees in various necklines from round to high collars. Georgette Crepe vesters shine with round necks while square necks show roll or sailor collars, trimmed with Valenciennes and Venise lace. Priced from 81.75 to 6.50, First Floor.
Fine Big Program at Moore Theatre Saturday Night
Admission to the war savings boosters mass meeting at Moore theatre includes a thrift stamp or stamp investment of 4.19 dollars. The Industrial War Savings committee aims to boost Seattle’s stamp quota with remarks by William Short and Knox Trice, songs by Theo Earle, music by a naval band, and local speaker addresses.
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Moore Theatre
Industrial War Savings Committee
Seattle
Organized Labor
William Short
France
American Labor Commission
Theo Earle
Camp Lewis
Knox Trice
San Francisco
Naval Training Camp
Overseas Veil Gains Worldwide Fashion Notice
The Overseas veil features a flowy long design with a chiffon border around embroidered mesh centers. It can hang free from the hat or be drawn to the throat and draped in back. Available in favored costume colors and priced from 1.75 to 6.50 dollars. First Floor.
Basement Salesroom Offers Gingham at 25¢ a Yard
In a basement sale, 800 yards of gingham are reduced to 250 yards remaining and offered at 25 cents per yard. The fabrics include pink blue green tan and black stripes plus plaids in 27 and 32 inch widths suitable for street and afternoon dresses, maintaining their home wear appeal.
Youssouf Izetdine Ef fendi Becomes Turkish Ruler
The passage proclaims Youssouf Izetdine Ef fendi as the new Turkish sultan with Allied influence seen as a temporary check. The portrait suggests he appears less devilish than typical rulers.
Architects Offer Their Advice Free
The Washington State Society of Architects offers free guidance to citizens seeking to address the housing shortage by building homes. The group aims to reduce design duplication and maintain pleasing appearance across all sections, with Harry James at 016 American Bank Building serving as president.
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Washington State Society of Architects
Harry James
American Bank
Acrobat Shoes Appeal to Mothers for Growing Feet
Ad promotes Acrobat Shoes as roomy and scientifically designed for developing feet. No tacks used, First-step style with turned sole in sizes 2 to 5, prices $2.00 to $2.35. Infant and children's lace leather shoes priced from $2.50 to $3. BM to 8 priced at $0.25 pale.
Vital Statistics Marriages and Deaths Notice
A list of marriages divorces and deaths including Frank A Wagner and Marion Rontere in Beattie area. John Knickerbocker and Lillian Jonston in Seattle. Olaf J Anderson and Marta Nergstedt in Seattle. Otho Norris and Florence Norris. William Rea and Anna Hughes. Sidney Rovington and Lila Stanaway. George Trommittz and Etta Turner. Henry Martin and Christina Donire. John Dever and Mary Green. spellacy and Lucile Meenach. several other couples noted. Deaths include Laura Preston Jacob Mower Edwin Jackson Albert Welch Lester Campbell Yamada Roderick Frasier Glen Scott Mary Jordan John Tennent etc with locations and dates in July. Births include two boys and a girl with parent names and addresses.
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Frank A. Wagner
Bnohomish
Marion J. Rontere
Beattie
John Knickerbocker
Lillian Jonston
Seattle
Olaf J. Anderson
Marta x. Nergstedt
Seattie
Otho Frank Norris
Florence Gita
Aacotda
William E. Rea
Anna Hughes
Sidney Rovington
Lila Stanaway
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Frank FE. Holm, Jr
Moritet
Geo. Wm. Trommittz
Etta Glee Turner
Bugere
Heyward W. Donahue
Margaret W. Rowe
Chas. C. G. Osborn
Emma Joey Radio
Henry Martin
Christina Donire
Beattie John F. Dever
Bamish
Mary Green
Vancouver
Tb.c
Frank J. Spellacy
Lucile Meenach
Jesse Dpd
Bauer
Inafold Ferguson
Wilbur C. Jones
Emmelaw
Vera Weert
Auburn
William Root
Nagrom
Leah Pitts
Baldi
Laura G. Preston
Hunter Bivd
Jacob Mower
Russell Hotel
Edwin Jackson
Kirkland
Albert N. Welch
65Th St
Lester Campbell
City Hospital
Yamada
Providence Hospital
Roderick Frasier
Newport Way
Glen Scott
Children's Orthopedic Hospital
Mary Jordan
Mason Home
John Tennent
46Th Ave. N
Clifton Foster
Howard Ave. N
George Murphy
17Th Ave. N
Martin I. Dennys
Central Hotel
Duncan D. MacGregor
Lakeview Blvd
Oscar Grotte
Salmon Bay
Sarah A. Fisher
Kilbourne
Palace Hip opens new show with diverse vaudeville acts
The Palace Hip debuts a variety bill featuring Layman Curzon and Andelin singing classic songs, Hopkins and Axtell in a burlesque skit Traveling, acrobatics by Selbina and Grovini, Dan Ahearn comic imitations, Grace and Anna Edler singing and dancing, and Clown and the Demons with Aradoes.
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Layman
Curzon
Andelin
Palace Hip
Hopkins
Axtell
William Selbina
Jeanetta Grovini
Dan Ahearn
Grace
Anna Edler
Aradoes
William McQuillan and Hillsboro hotel mystery
William McQuillan lived at a Tualatin hotel in Hillsboro for 20 years. When toys were removed he believed the hotel could still shelter him, thinking he could continue living there despite changes.
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William McQuillan
Tualatin
Hillsboro
McQuillan
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Bon Kojima
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George D. Early
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