Shipyard Workers Detained Over Duty Slip Fraud
Deputy Prosecutor S M Brackett claims local shipyards are defrauded by workers slipping out while on duty. Five Ames Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co employees under 20 were arrested and jailed. Brackett says government swindled out of thousands. Skinner Heddy officials cite a company tracking system.
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Depurty
8S. M. Brackett
Ames Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Brackett
Skinner & Heddy Corporation
Ships to Move Big Pineapple Crop
The Hawaiian pineapple crop valued at about $11,000,000 needs many ships to transport it. Shipping men warn ships are scarce and must be obtained through the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Matson Navigation Co seeks talks with the board to secure vessels for the cargo.
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Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Matson Navigation Co
Seamen Mission Plans Clubhouse in Campbell Building
The Norwegian Lutheran church of America seamen's mission will establish a clubhouse immediately in the Campbell building at First avenue and Marion street. The facility will include reading lounging and baggage rooms a kitchen dining rooms and numerous sleeping rooms for mariners.
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Campbell Building
First Ave
Marion St
Seamen's Mission
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Contract Set for 20 Wooden Vessels
The Foundation Shipbuilding Co. closes a contract with the French government to build 20 wooden steamers. The yard will expand to ten ways for rapid assembly and Cameron-ena yard to be pressed into service. About a thousand workers are expected within a week.
Shipboard Praise for San Francisco Yard on Zierkel Launch
Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board wired congratulations to Moore Shipbuilding Co. of San Francisco after the 9 400 ton steamer Zierkel was launched. The vessel has been promised to the Shipping Board by September 15. A similar vessel will be delivered August 29 by the same plant.
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Washington
Hurley
Shipping Board
Moore Shipbuilding Co
San Francisco
Zierkel
Actors and preacher work eight hours at shipyards
Thomas M. Reynolds and Francia M. Verdi of Polly With a Past worked eight hours as shipbuilders at Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Co. on Tuesday then rushed to a theatre performance. Reverend Frank Heath of Rainier Beach Presbyterian church also found work as bolter-up, planning to work seven days a week between shipyards and the pulpit.
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Thomas M. Reynolds
Francia M. Verdi
Polly
Puget Sound
Frank Heath
Rainier Beach Presbyterian Church
Seattle Shipyard Plans for 4500 Men and Massive Isherwood Vessels
The Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding Co formerly Erickson Construction Co expects 4500 workers at the plant as it rapidly grows from 600 to 2500 in a month. It will build Isherwood type 9400 ton freighters under government contract and aims to launch the first vessel by late September with four ships in the works before January 1 1919. The Isherwood freighter is the largest Seattle has built.
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Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding Co
Erickson Construction Co
Seattle North Pacific Co
Seattle
Cocapa Launches at Ful ton Shipbuilding Co
San Pedro reports the Fulton Shipbuilding Company launched the Cocapa a 5 000 ton vessel of the line. The event marks a significant addition to the yard's output with emphasis on naval capacity and shipbuilding activity.
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San Pedro
Fulton Shipbuilding Co
King County Candidates Rally for Equal Pay Support
Legislative hopefuls led by Frank H. Rerick and Ralph Horr rallied at the Good Eats cafeteria Tuesday night to back the Equal Pay for Equal Service slogan from Seattle high school teachers.
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King County
Frank H. Rerick
Ralph Horr
Seattle
Good Eats
H D Buchanan Runs for 47th Legislature Nomination
H D Buchanan declares candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the 47th district in the 1911 session. He previously served as a representative and helped pass the initiative and referendum amendment and the port commission law. He led temperance efforts and pledges to cut state expenses, aid national defense, develop Skagit river water power, and support home rule and suffrage.
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H. D. Buchanan
Buchanan
Seattle
Burhanan
Beatle
Skagit River
Pres Wilson to Campaign for Democratic Congress
President Wilson will push to win a democratic majority in Congress before fall. He plans public letters and speeches this fall to support the war effort and outline reconstruction ideas for after peace arrives. He has shown selective opposition to some Democratic candidates while backing others and inviting a broad mail reply from supporters.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Henry Ford
Senate
Michigan
Borah
Idaho
Nelson
Minnesota
Kenyon
Iowa
O. K
Aave W. J. Harris
Georgia
Slayden
Texas
Vardaman
Missiesippi
Hardwick
White House
Hatcheries Set Output Record For King County Trout
State Game Commissioner L H Darwin reports 2 288 200 trout fry and eggs and salmon fry and eggs supplied to King County in the 12 months ending August 15 1918. The volume nearly equals Washington state totals for 1913 and surpasses Oregon in trout egg delivery. If steelhead were classified as trout in Washington the state total would exceed 27 000 000 eggs.
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L. H. Darwin
King County
Washington
Oregon
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
Advertisement touting Haynes watch repair service at Next Liberty theatre, urging owners to entrust their timepieces to the repair shop during a theater venue appearance.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
How's Tricks Sparked a Wife’s Jealousy at Florence Upstairs
A man and wife met a friend who used slang. The wife misheard trick as Trix and felt jealousy until the husband explained the saying How's tricks. The Florence Upstairs Store on 2nd Ave and Union advertises suit coat dress and waist items, inviting fall shoppers.
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Florence
2Nd Ave
Union
Fire protection features in new building highlighted
The article notes thorough fire hazard protection integrated into the new building, emphasizing safety measures such as alarms, suppression systems, and clear egress. The piece underscores the priority given to occupant safety and regulatory compliance.
Corset Price Reductions Highlighted in Advertisements
Broken ad copy notes Mme Irene corsets on sale at 2.95 with substantial cuts from regular prices. Mentions white coutts and fancy fabrics in medium and low bust styles for average to slender figures, labeled as reduced to 2.95 and referencing a Beecond Fluor.
Corduroy House Coats Price Four Fifty
Autumn sale notice for a corduroy house coat with large collar and kimono sleeves in Copenhagen and medium blue. Sizes 38 to 44 offered at 4.50 in the basement salesroom.
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Reseda
Copenhagen
Little Fellows
Minimum wage plan pushed by War Labor Board faces opposition
The War Labor Policies Board proposes a $1 750 annual minimum to assure health and family living standards. Employers oppose, arguing Congress should fix a maximum wage, while the Underwood joker in the Sundry Civil bill could empower the board to set wage levels. The dispute pits labor against commerce as non labor members resist the plan.
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Gilson Gardner
Star
N. J
Washington
War Labor Board
Congress
Underwood
Alabama
War Policies Board
Erectors’ Association of America
A. F. of L
United States
Scrap Iron Drive Aims to Boost Shipbuilding
War Industries Board confirms price controls remain on scrap iron and steel. Public notice urges all owners to deliver cast iron scrap to dealers promptly to sustain Northwest shipbuilding efforts and wartime production.
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The
War Industries Board
Northwest
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