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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
8
The Washington lumber industry pledges to boost output to support war needs, urging a return to a ten hour day at ten hour pay and full cooperation until government contracts are fulfilled. It cites a strike linked to sedition as a barrier and emphasizes that aircraft production and air superiority depend on local lumber supplies.
The scene centers on a gambling hall where dealers shuffle silver and bills at chuck luck and Twenty one tables. A Chinese dealer orchestrates the action while players bet and lament losses, with a wary hotel lobby and a magnetized security door in view.
An advertisement touts a dental service offering a 15 year guarantee. Impression taking in the morning and teeth fitted the same day. Free examination and advice accompany the offer.
Governor Campbell prepared to go to Bisbee to investigate deportations after a committee appointed by the Arizona Federation of Labor was denied entrance. He said he would demand authority for the denial and hinted at drastic action to enforce law and order, without committing to federal troops.
A Lake Ontario gale sank the schooner Geo A Marsh near Kingston with 140 aboard. Twelve perished, including Captain Smith and his wife with five children. one survivor, McClennan Jr., and another child died of exposure. Only William Smith, 10, and one other crew member were saved. The coal laden vessel had sailed from Oswego.
The first streetcar to run since the local street railway strike moved at 6 a m. The company met the demand for a flat wage of 56 cents an hour by abolishing transfer privileges, which will boost revenue. The I W W plans to show a film of Frank W Little's funeral in propaganda work.
Government officials question the advisability of drafting reservation Indians. They note that while the Indians were once great fighters, that era is past and the blanket Indians subject to the draft likely will not be called. Hundreds of Americanized Indians already serve in U S forces.
Brig. Gen. W. A. White and staff of the English army arrived in Seattle to arrange the opening of a British army recruiting station. The officers were entertained at the Rainier club.
The account describes a gambling room called the German Co with chuck luck Twenty One and poker, crowded by gamblers. exits are numerous and guarded by a lookout. A guide notes police inaction but hopes publicity will shut the places long enough for a sister to intervene.
Two elegant Empire gowns priced at $2.00 feature delicate lace in point design by Normandy Valenciennes and Swiss medallion inserts with short set-in sleeves. A third gown at $1.50 showcases Swiss embroidery medallions beading and edge trimming.
A concise sequence lists color pairings including blue with green brown with blue and black with red gray with red and plum with black plum with green. The text presents a palette style, contrasting vivid tones and combinations.
From Washington July 21 Secretary of Agriculture D F Houston urges full use and conservation of abundant foods following the President's appeal. A basement salesroom displays canning equipment and an expert demonstrates preserving with Kerr and Economy Jars to aid home canning efforts.
Margie writes in a confidant tone about Dick’s illness and pale condition, fearing hidden truths and worrying over temptations in the red bound volumes she keeps. She compares husbands and wives, laments unmet longings, and contemplates forgiveness as Dick sleeps fitfully beside her in the journey toward a long interrupted honeymoon.
An Apache-Ciqedian and Mexican uprising near Globe Arizona ended without firing a shot as a posse of cowboys drove rebels from Sierra Anchas mine property. Two leaders were captured. the workers sought higher wages and better conditions from the U. S. Asbestos Co.
L. H. Cook, once a boxing and wrestling promoter from Dallas, Texas, is in Seattle planning to relocate. He has opened Waldorf cafe at Eighth and Pike.
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