Lister Appeals for Federal Inquiry on Lumber Dispute
Gov Lister asks President for a joint federal state commission to investigate prices costs and labor in the lumber industry after employers rejected a compromise. A Bay Harbor meeting to discuss eight hour day and strike terms was called off as talks faltered.
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Lumbermen’s League
Holland Could Alter World War Tide Says Expert
An analysis argues that food embargo aims to starve Germany and draw neutrals into the war. Holland and Norway are seen as strategic bases for Allied operations, with possible river and air threats to Essen Krupp works and Kiel canal, plus British naval leverage from the Dutch coast.
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Washington
Germany
Firat
Holland
Norway
United States
England
France
Westphalia
Iron Country
Verdun
Essen
Krupp
Crefeld
Barmen
Kiel Canal
Heligoland
Eight-Hour Day Clause Favored in Government Contracts
King County Democratic club adopted a resolution Saturday noon backing an eight hour day clause in all government contracts for labor. The move signals support for labor standard reforms and aims to extend workers rights in public projects.
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King County Democratic Club
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Disappearance of Arctic Club Manager Herman Brown
Herman Brown, two years manager of the Arctic club, vanished leaving a wife and three babies at 1001 Columbia. Efforts to locate him failed. He had gone to Great Falls Montana to work for Equity Life Insurance Co but a wire said he left August 12. The family is destitute. Brown, once steward at the Fairmont and Palace hotels in San Francisco, was widely known on the Pacific Coast and left the Arctic club in January.
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Arctic Club
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Mont
Equity Life Insurance Co
Spina Brown
Fairmont
Palace
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Russian Front Report Claims 2,200 Prisoners Taken
Berlin dispatch says on the Sereth western bank and at Maraset railway station 2,200 prisoners were captured after stubborn fighting. Official statement notes intense clashes and ongoing operations on the front.
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Berlin
London
Sereth
Maraset
Keeping Rose Thru Battles Wins a Bride for Soldier
London Ontario narrative recalls Private Stanley Snelling of the 18th Western Ontario battalion who wed a sentiment with a red rose. After wartime trials in France and Ypres he kept the rose as a symbol, later finding fame in New Platz New York through a newspaper story and a photo of Miss Caroline Peutz.
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Western Ontario
Canada
Stanley Snelling
18Th
Private Snelling
Ontario
Ypres
Snelling
France
Pope Rises Early to Read Peace News
Rome reports Pope Benedict has overturned Vatican routine by arising an hour earlier to read press comment from capitals on his peace plan. Special arrangements ensure he is informed of developments in belligerent nations.
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Rome
Benedict
Vatican
Holy Father
A Little Sale of Neckwear at 50c
A Bon Marche sale offers many neckwear pieces at 50c including pique collars embroidered georgette collars lace trimmed crepe de chine collars Swiss waist sets and organdy collars with embroidered designs 25c waist sets 25c and assorted hats for motor trips beach wear and street use with silk cotton and striped materials. Upper main floor.
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BON Marche
Comfort Cretonnes and Bats at Bon Marche
The Bon Marche advertises 12 1 2 percent cretonne lengths up to eight yards suitable for comforters with floral patterns and colors. Soft white cotton batting weighs about 2 3 4 pounds per bat, enough to make a full size medium weight comforter for 59 cents each.
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BON Marche
Bon Marché
Japan
California
New Walking Shoes Brown Calf Shoes Advertised
New walking shoes in brown calf leather harmonize with autumn tones and matching cloth tops. Perforated vamps evoke Mr. Woodpecker design. Heels measure about 1 1/2 inches. Price listed at six dollars and fifty cents.
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Mr. Woodpecker
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Mies Caroline D. S. Peutz
Private Stanley Sneiling
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Comfort Cretonnes
Axminster
Axminster Hall
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