Seattle Builds 12 Percent Of U S Shipping Tonnage
Figures from the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce relayed by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club show Seattle yards under construction account for 12 percent of U S ship tonnage. Seattle has 193 800 tons in the works and 21 percent of national steel ship tonnage, leading the Pacific Coast with 127 800 tons. Portland surpasses Seattle in wooden shipbuilding with 97 000 tons while San Francisco has 7 000 tons.
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Seattle
United States
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Industrial Bureau
Portland
Camp Fremont Nears Completion At Menlo Park
Camp Fremont in Menlo Park California advances toward completion with carpenters 75 percent finished trench digging 30 percent complete for water mains and the sewer system started as National Guardsmen prepare for training.
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Fremont
Menlo Park
Cal
Sammies Parade in France Under Pershing Review
American troops in France conducted a rain soaked review before Gen Sibert marking a democratic display of discipline. Brigades marched past in mud with dog mascots, singing Happy Heinie and Vive Amerique as they showcased improved drill since Pershing’s visit.
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J. W. Pegler
Vrees
France
Gen. Pershing
Augustine
Democracy
Sibert
Missouri
Imber
Amerique
Perehing
Lloyd George to address Commons on pope peace plea
Premier Lloyd George will speak in the house today and is expected to issue England’s first official reply to the pope’s peace appeal. He will outline the war situation as part of a motion to adjourn Parliament for the summer recess.
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United Press
London
Lloyd George
Commons
England
Bands Parade and Benefit Concert Friday Night
The Second Infantry band from American Lake will play a Dreamland concert Friday from 9 to 9 p m to benefit their mess fund. The Musicians' union will hold a benefit dance after. Four bands parade at 7 45 p m from First Ave and Pikest. Castra invites any other band to join, especially Firemen's and Policemen's bands.
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Second Infantry
American Lake
Dreamland
Musicians’ Union
First Ave
Pikest
J. F. Castra
New Sport Blouse From Our New Ally
A Russian blouse described as a blend of fashion and utility is shown in white crepe de chine with hematitched scalloped border in cherry and white. White ball buttons trim the garment as a modern novelty from Petrograd inspired design.
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Petrograd
PULL WILL NOT SAVE DRAFTED MEN
Seattle attorneys and politicians, led by Thomas Kennedy, push for exemptions for drafted men. Kennedy notes many seek favorable consideration for their clients. A joint Seattle King County ruling requires affidavits of dependents from both old and new divisions. Aliens delaying certification may be accepted if delay is justified. other divisions observe the Seattle rulings with interest.
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Seattle
Thomas Kennedy
Kennedy
King County
Lundin
2000 New Officers to Go to France
More than 2,000 graduates from the first officers training camps are assigned to go to France. They will receive further training there and fill gaps caused by promotions or casualties. Assignments come from all camps and more assignments may follow.
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United Press
Washington
Psy '16
France
Redfern Corsets Adapts to American Figures in Fashion
Redfern designer studies Paris corsets and creates patterns adapted for American women. Corsets fit all figures from small to large with pliantly boned supports and quality materials. Skilled corsetieres aid in selecting a style, with prices from 3.50 to 10.00 on the second floor.
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Paris
New Autumn Blouses by APICAL In Flesh White or Maize
APICAL presents autumn blouses in flesh white and maize crepe de chine. The featured model shows a full cape frill in a pointed effect with filet lace edging the neck and square collar. Price eight dollars and fifty cents.
Costume Corduroys and New Velvets At Basement Sale
Basement Salesroom offers separate coats and children's wear in Corduroy colors Copenhagen Blue Labrador Blue Marine Blue Havana Seal Russian Green Wine Slate Gray Old Rose Wistaria Ivory and Black. 28 inch wide yard price 1.00. New Costume Velvets in Copenhagen Blue Navy Bottle Green Taupe Plum Brown Black 36 inch wide yard 1.50. Plaid and striped Woolens in serge weaves for school wear 40 inch wide 1.00 yard.
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Copenhagen
Havana
Senate Delays Cause Corn Corner Risking Mills and Profits
Washington reports that six weeks of Senate delay on the food control bill created a corn corner as distillers and speculators bought grain. Prices rose toward five dollars a bushel with farmers awaiting higher futures while market insiders warn against overreaching and note President Hoover's watchful stance.
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Harry B. Hunt
Washington
United States Senate
Senate
United States
Food Administration
Hoover
Confessions of a Wife and Mollies Epigrams
A married narrator discusses Mollies epigrams and their impact on her relationship with Dick. They explore morality, double standards, and gender dynamics through anecdotes of a judge and conversations about love, intellect, and influence. The piece ends with a hopeful note that the husband will love her more than ever.
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Federal Court
Mollie
George Bernard Shaw
Coventry
Margie
Naval militia drill impresses Adjt. Gen. Thompson at Lake Washington
Adjt. Gen. Maurice Thompson inspected the naval militia training camp at Lake Washington and praised the unit. He noted they march as if drilled for months, with reviews every Saturday at 1 p.m. and regular drills on Wednesdays. The militiamen march to a band formed since the camp opened.
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Adjt
Maurice Thompson
Lake Washington
Militi
Claire Alexander Shifts from Comedies to Photoplays
Claire Alexander leaves the custard pie stage for real photoplays and will headline The Child of M S teur with Baby Marie Osborne in a leading role.
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Claire Alexander
M'Steur
Baby Marie ‘Osborne
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