Allied powers rush aid to Czech army in Russia
Aug 19 dispatch reports Allies strive to supply the stranded Czecho Slovaks in Siberia amid winter risk. Troops suffer hunger and exposure while relief delays hinder economic mission. meanwhile American troops arrive at Vladivostok as Siberian centers of allied effort push toward coordination.
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Ahape
Russia
Volga
Lake Baikal
America
Rusia
Murmansk
Archangel
Vladivostok
Andi Bolsheviki
Siberia
Omek
Germany
Irkutsk
Amur
Omsk
Moscow
Seattle Ship Wrecks in South Seas
The schooner A. M. Maxter of Offshore Shipping Co. wrecked on a coral reef off Waitiukele Island in the South Seas. Crew is safe and intends to sail to San Francisco. cargoes valued around $100,000 each with no insurance. The vessel sinks as wind and waves break her up. destination was San Francisco with copra cargo.
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Seattle
A. M. Maxter
Offshore Shipping Co
Waitiukele Idand
Savas
Weasel
San Francisco
A. M. Baxter
Three Hundred More Men Sought At Duthie Plant
Three hundred more men are urgently needed at the J Fr Duthie Co plant as construction speeds up with delayed steel shipments. More than 1,500 workers will be required by September 1 if shipments return to normal, with applications to be made to government employment offices. Professor Yamato Ichihashi of Stanford, speaking to the San Francisco Advertising Club at the Palace hotel, praised Seattle business leaders for pushing Orient trade while criticizing San Francisco for lack of initiative.
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J Fr. Duthie Co
Seattle
Yamato Ichihashi
Stanford University
San Francisco
Palace Hotel
Bay City
U S Training Ship Returns From Trip
The training ship Irequoia of the United States Shipping Board has returned to Seattle after cruising from Port Angeles to Nanaimo B C. Three hundred twenty apprentice seamen were aboard and trained in navigation during the voyage.
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United States Shipping Board
Seattle
Sound
Port Angeles
Nanaimo
B.C
Todd's New Repair Plant Nears Opening
The Harbor Island repair plant of Todd Dry Docks Inc will be ready for business within a week. The company has taken over the 12,000 ton dry dock from Skinner & Eddy No. 2 last week, with a 4,000 ton dock to follow. A second 12,000 ton dock at Tacoma is also to be moved.
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Seattle
California
Frisco
North Pole
Vernon Country Club
Harbor Island
Todd Dry Docks, Inc
Skinner & Eddy
Tacoma
New Ship Delivered to Shipping Board
The West Hobomac a 400 ton freighter built by Skinner & Eddy was delivered to the United States Emergency Fleet Corporation after a successful Puget Sound trial Saturday. Delivery occurred 66 days after keel laying, and Skinner & Eddy notified Washington that the West Hero kie would be finished by end of August after a 54 day launch.
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Skinner & Eddy Corporation
United States Emergency Fleet Corporation Thru Representatives
Puget Sound
Washington
Shipping Board
U S Issues Call for chief Engineers
An urgent call from the United States naval auxiliary reserve corps seeks men with sea service experience or deck and engine room officers to serve as chief engineers for steam vessels over 1,000 tons. The Pacific headquarters is in San Francisco, with local Sea Service Bureau involvement.
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United States Naval Auxiliary Reserve Corps
Pacific
San Francisco
Sea Service Bureau
Pacific Steam Ship Co Moves Offices to L C Smith Building
The Pacific Steam Ship Co offices, previously at 77 Washington Street, have relocated to the fifth and sixth floors of the L C Smith building.
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The
Pacific Steamship Co
Washington St
L. C. Smith Building
President Wilson Meets Shipbuilder David Rodgers in Washington
In Washington the White House president and Skinner & Eddy general manager David Rodgers exchanged cordial remarks. Chairman Hurley of the shipping board introduced Roden as the world's greatest shipbuilder, and the president praised him while Rodgers modestly deflected the attention.
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David Rodgers
Skinner & Eddy
Wilson
White House
Washington
Hurley
Shipping Board
Roden
Rodgers
Mt Rainier ascent anniversary recounted by Gen Stevens
Gen Hazard Stevens spoke before about 200 people in Edith canyon Paradise valley on Mount Rainier Friday night about the first ascent by Stevens and P J Van Trump. Attendees included Mrs Eliza Ferry Leary and Mrs Kate Stevens Bates, relatives of notable Washington figures. Friday marked the ascent's 48th anniversary.
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Gen Hazard Stevens
Edith Canyon
Paradise Valley
Mount Rainier
P. J. van Trump
Eliza Ferry Leary
Kate Stevens Bates
Gen. Stevens
Washington Territory
Non-Com Camp Opens at University of Washington
The fourth civilian military non commissioned officers training camp will run from August 26 to September 8 at the University of Washington. It aims to aid business men and drafted men ages 18 to 45 with two weeks of instruction from military officers and university professors.
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University of Washington
U. S. Socialists Visiting in Italy
In Rome on August 19 the American socialist delegation departed for Milan after an exchange with Italian socialist official Kopelen who said American and Italian extremist viewpoints are irreconcilable.
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U. S
Italy
Rome
Milan
Kopelen
Widow in Distress seeks news by phone
A widow in distress asks readers to contact Kenwood 3558 after her letter appeared in The Star seeking information of importance to her.
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Kenwood
Fiset and Son Survive Narrow Escape on Icy Road
Dr C F Fiset of Seattle and his father narrowly escaped death when their car slid off the North Trunk road near Washelli cemetery, fell 18 feet, and overturned. Fiset Sr was injured lightly while his son and others escaped unharmed. The Arbeiter Zeitung notes bread is scarce in Austria except Vienna and major industrial centers.
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C. F. Fiset
Seattle
Washelli Cemetery
Viset
Fiset, Sr
Vienna
Austria
Arbeiter Zeitung
Death of 11 year old from dynamite cap blast in Seahurst
Thos. Thornstenson aged 11 died Sunday morning after an explosion injury from a dynamite cap he was holding. He previously lost three fingers and part of his hand last Saturday. His parents reside in Seahurst and he died after surgical operation in the city hospital.
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Thos. Thornstenson
Seahurst
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