Phone strike up to Frisco meeting today
Delegates of the coast electrical workers unions meet in San Francisco to decide on a general strike over pay. Pacific Telegraph linemen seek a daily raise to five dollars, while Seattle leaders threaten action over city budget rejections. Morgenthaler and Delaney lead the local union delegation.
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Pacific Coast
Electrical Workers’ Unions
Coast
San Francisco
Pacific Telec Co
Electrical of
Seattle
Electrical Workers
M. Morgenthaler
District Press
W. F. Delaney
Con
Beaux Arts split over Yoga controversy unfolds
A Beaux Arts village dispute centers on De Bit, taxonomized as yoga by locals, with factions splitting 50 50 over his residency. The conflict ties to academy rules, village image, and lingering gossip about De Bit and Mrs Gerber, while some residents defend artistic freedom.
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de Bit
Ralph Gerber de Bit
Morris de Bit
Marjorie
Academy
de Rit
Beaux Arts
Yogu E Pit
Gerber
Editor Promotes Fight Show Attracting Women Crowd
The editor says the upcoming show will offer a strong moral angle and expects hundreds of women to attend. Readers will learn more about the event tomorrow as details unfold.
Thank Boys Not Me to Tobacco Fund
Readers urged to support the Tobacco Fund by sending two-bit pieces for a package of tobacco for soldiers in France. The Star prints a coupon and notes small donations are welcome, with names and amounts listed from Bremerton to Kirkland and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tobacco Fund
the Star
Blue Mouse Dancing Club
Bremerton
J. L. Burgess
Bothell
Dan R. Abrahams
Sixth Ave. S
Star
Troops Deployed After Springfield Car Strike Riots
After a night of rioting with gunfire and damaged streetcars, State Director of Labor Cohen invited striking carmen and the utility to another conference to seek settlement. Illinois Industry guards plants while soldiers dispersed a mob at the car barns. Cars run normally. martial law may be proclaimed if riots resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pree T
Springfield
Cohen
Carmen
Lowden
Kansas City
President Wilson and Pope Peace Plan Not Yet Accepted
The State Department knew from confidential sources of the pope's peace offer but has not received the actual war proposal. Secretary Lansing declined to comment on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
State Department
Lansing
Girls in Overalls Operate Factory
Twelve girls in bloomers work today at the Hoquiam Sash and Door Co plant in Hoquiam. The factory had shut down several times recently because it cannot hire men, so management hired girls and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hoquiam
Hoquiam Sash & Door Co
Labor Party Stands Pat on Stockholm Conference
The executive committee of the Labour Party in England decided not to alter its stance toward the Stockholm social conference as of August 14. The decision preserves the party’s existing position amid international labor discussions.
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Labor Committee of
England
United Press
London
Labor Party Today
Stockholm
Five I. W. W. Escape Jail Break At Chehalis
At Chehalis on August 14, five I. W. W. prisoners escaped by tearing a hole through a brick wall in the jail during the night. Nine other I. W. W. members remained jailed and made no escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chehalis
London Horses Vanish and Are Sold for Food
Trial evidence in Old Bailey reveals multiple valuable horses disappeared then were slaughtered and eaten in London. Stolen animals were used as meat and sold, prompting concerns over crime and animal welfare.
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London
Old Bailey Court
Utopian Theory in Real Life Fight Lacks Realization
A fragmented report notes De Bit gaining support from several artists including a woodchopper and a stock promoter as they side with him in a dispute. The text argues that the utopian theory, while admirable in theory, cannot be implemented in practice.
Northwest lumber strike drags on as mills restart
Federal and state mediators abandon efforts to settle the lumber strike as many mills resume pre strike operations across Washington and Oregon. Union leaders report limited reopening while Raymond and Grays Harbor see little change and meetings rally workers to press for a settlement.
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St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co
Tacoma
Schwager Nettleton Mill
Seattle
Robert B. Allen
West Coast Lumbermen's Association
Wilson Bros. &Co
Aberdeen
Wallville Lumber Company
Wallville
St. Paul and Tacoma l Lumber Company
Poindexter Seeks Eight Hour Day Bill in Senate
Senator Poindexter of Washington introduces a bill for an eight hour day in lumber mills logging camps and wood working establishments whose products enter interstate commerce He plans to call up the measure for floor discussion if action is not soon taken by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Free Leased
Washington
Senate
Poindexter
U S Eyes Federal Takeover of 800000 Coal Miners
Federal control of coal mines would place about 800,000 miners in government service and extend supervision to over 600 million tons of coal. 1914 miner count reached 763185 in 29 states, rising to just over 800,000 by operator figures. Pennsylvania produced more than one third of 697,474,000 tons in 1916. West Virginia and Illinois follow in output.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
United Press Today
Hinds Coal Operators’ Association
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Illinois
Haig’s Raiders Bomb Germans In Narrow Raids
British troops raided German lines northeast of Gouzeaucourt and near Vermelles taking prisoners and killing enemy soldiers with shells from dugouts. A hostile raid north of Roeux was repulsed while German artillery pounded the Ypres Lombardy area and coast. French outposts near Cornillet in Champagne saw repeated German attacks repulsed.
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Hale
Vermelles
Peletam
United Press
London
Gouzeakcourt
Mpield Marshal Haig
Bémba
Roeux
Ypres
Lombartryde
Paris
Cornillett
Champagne
Rheims
War Office
Belgium
Nature's egg invention defies rolling off a shelf
A curious observation notes that an egg is unlikely to roll off a shelf due to its shape and balance. The remark highlights a quirky aspect of natural design and everyday physics.
Petticoats and Wash Dresses At The Bon Marche
The Bon Marche offers low priced Petticoats on the lower floor with mercerized taffeta tops and silk taffeta flounces. Wash Dresses priced at 3.95 feature imported crepes wash poplins and ginghams in straight and waist line cuts. Second floor display highlights items.
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BON Marche
Yard-Wide Worsted Plaids for School Wear at Bon Marche
The Bon Marche offers yard wide worsted plaids priced at 50 cents a yard. Practical for school wear, the heavier weave stands up to hard wear and suits smart frocks in mixed tones. Upper Main Floor features twelve pieces each of wool dress goods including Henrietta, Batiste, Wool Crepe and Albatross in assorted colors.
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Henrietta
Batiste
Worsted Plaids in Rich Heavier Weave 40 Inch Widths
A large assortment of multi colored worsted plaids offering better quality heavy weave at 40 inches wide for selection.
Retailers urged to follow waste-cutting wartime rule
This regulation asks retailers to observe a rule to eliminate waste and aid the war effort. Citizens are requested to cooperate in enforcing the rule and support the national effort.
Shoes at Moderate Prices Offered Despite Damaged Lots
Bargain section describes pumps and oxfords at 79c with limited sizes and styles. It notes gun metal and satin finishes and broad width options, including comfort shoes at 9.75, plus ballet slippers in white and black kid from 1.75 to 2.25, on the Bon Marche main floor.
Creams and Cold Creams In Bon Marche Sale Listing
Warm weather prompts shoppers to browse a Bon Marche display of cosmetic creams. The ad lists numerous brands and prices including Pond’s, Pompeian, Colgate, and Daggett Ramsdell, with reductions at the lower main floor.
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Luxor
Ingraham
Pond
Colgate
Daggett & Ramsdell
BON Marche
Probus Mandeville colors lesson at The Bon Marche
Demonstrations on Probus Mandeville colors draw interest at The Bon Marche on the upper main floor. Learn to apply colors to photos and art subjects with home practice kits selling for one dollar.
You Can Save by Buying Domestics at the Bon Marché
Thrifty housewives and mothers can save with 27 inch ginghams at 7c a yard in check and plaid patterns. Percale in light backgrounds with stripes and figures available in 32 and 36 inch widths and lengths to 10 yards. Ideal for aprons dresses and blouses from the lower main floor of the Bon Marche.
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Bon Marché
Display of white gowns and chemises at low prices
The August display highlights gowns and chemises priced at 75 cents, with neat undermuslins and laces. Many attractive options in embroidery and trims, bought ahead of a rising market to offer a low price at The Bon Marche on the third floor.
Curtains for rooming houses and hotels on sale
Rooming houses and hotel keepers will find these curtains durable and neat. The selection includes plain and fancy nets, 38 to 50 inches wide and 22 to 3 TM% yards long, in white, cream or ecru at $1.95 a pair. Third floor Bon Marche.
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Frisco
der Epee
Fido
Conten
Anti
Wwe
de Bits
Mr. de
HH. Clesson
Occidental
J. J. Mergess
Wash
Heyd
Miss Nima St. Clair
Stewart
W. Terpey
Fourth St
Marry Cade
Kirkland
Miack
Eiman Hide
Mrs. D. KR. Beans
Florence Lowrie
Datler
A Standley
Cotman Dock
David Keltie Ts Mere
Carriot
Wilson
Pope
Northwest
Raymond
Lumbermen’s Association
Grays Harbor
South Reed
Wilcon
Leitel's
U. S
Haig
Adies’ Home Journal
McCall Patterns
Ihe
Rogers & Gallet
Hudnut
Harriett Hubbard Ayers
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