Committees Form Quick Greeting for Fleet Visit
A vast roster lists committees for September events to welcome the fleet here led by Charles DPD Davis. Indoor and street dances rodeo boxing boat races swimming baseball and stunts are on the plan with many named chairmen and members orchestrating the welcome festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dpd. Davis
G. F. Shepard
Estelle G. Mendenhall
Mary Suttert
A. W. Dennett
RN. Perry
Theodore Johnson
Charles Gant
O. B. Joseph
George Pearce
Phil K. Erbach
J. BR. Rimbold
Sidney de Vries
George Saivus
George A. Sample
Hegh Baird
W. RK. Alexander
George Adama
J. R. Binyon
Lee Cohen
Wil Tam L. Eaton
Fred Fuller
Walter Koenig
A. W. Linguist
Henry Monroe
J. Schembell
B B. Ubbers
W. T. Hobeen
W. A. Morner
J. P. Barr
A. H Marten
C. J. Ferhernbacker
D. le Munger
W. Schimsock
MH. C. Blunk
J. M. Anderson
G. W. Baldridge
W. Meath
H. A. Matchinesa
M. L. Irvin
B J. Knighton
W. P. Kramer
JL. Larson
J. BE Lucas
M BE. McDougal
H J. Manger
H.C. Miller
F. C Moore
T. Munson
J. R. Peterson
BE. Polen
M. C Schwensen
Kim
M. Jones
Frank Hitlett
Max Olson
Charles McAliiater
Gorden Stevenson
RK. Wallace
Fredys
Land
William Inala
Meet
A Manahan
New Mexico
W van de Vere
Lonnie Austin
Claude J. Nunt
Nate Drussman
Virgil Garvey
Pat Beott
George F. Russell
Charles Saunders
Willian Klepper
J. Arthur Younger
Darwin Melanest
Victor Zednick
Finer
Andrew J. Barnett
Dean Jenna B. Condon
Alvin Hawkins
G EB. Sherwood
H. Cunningham
H. W. Starrett
Miller Freeman
Pete Forrest
Stacy Shawn
Bargee
Carl Reiter
Mike Fisher
Joseph A. Muller
Robert Dykes
H. EK. Whitney
George Heed
A. KR. Proelss
Mralve Deering
HM. G. King
M. J. Davia
Rent Hikes Driven by Speculators Not Costs
A Seattle housing critique denounces rent gouging as rental prices jump from 24 to 50 dollars for a three room setup with added charges. The piece blames speculators, notes repeated price hikes after new owners, and urges public tips to expose and curb the practice.
Labor leaders to speak at Seattle treaty ratification event
William Short, president of the State Federation of Labor, was set to address the Seattle Treaty Ratification league Tuesday evening in the Labor Temple annex. Prof. A. R. Priest of the University of Washington would speak on Why the World Needs the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Short
State Federation of Labor
Seattle Treaty Ratification League
Labor Temple Annex
Press Club
Fifth Ave
University St
A. R. Priest
University of Washington
League of Nations
Federal Trade Commission urges end to private packer cars
The FTC recommends private ownership of refrigerator and livestock cars be prohibited. It calls for a government monopoly or railroad ownership under government license and regulation, citing big packers dominance, expedited service, and misused independent cars. It notes 1917 big five cars averaged 80.8 miles daily versus 54.5 for independents and highlights related lease practices and a Fruit Growers’ Express monopoly.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Fruit Growered Express
Fruit Growers’ Express
Armour & Co
Meat man urges public trust in packers view on car lines
Chicago August 2 United Press Thomas E Wilson president of Wilson and Co and head of the Institute of American Meat Packers criticizes the federal trade commissions report on private car lines as opposed to the interstate commerce commissions findings He argues packers cars carry a load year round and urges broader use to reduce mileage and meat prices.
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Anys
Commission
Express
Thomas E. Wilson
Wileon & Co
Institute of American Meat Packers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
United Press
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson & Co
Armour Foresees Nationwide Protest Over Packing Bill
Armour president J Ogden Armour says the entire country will protest the Kenyon bill regulating the packing industry once the public understands its provisions. He denies Armour & Co. employees are wiring protests or signing other people's names.
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Chicago
United Press
Kenyon
J. Ogden.Armour
Armour & Co
Packers
Armour
La Grave seeks auditor post and back pay in court
Co. A. La Grave, former city comptroller's office accountant, sues in superior court to compel the city council to appoint him auditor of appropriations and to pay $250 monthly back pay from June 23, 1919. He contends he was removed unjustly and is the sole eligible candidate due to civil service status.
Boldt's Dining Note at Two Uptown Addresses
A brief urban feature lists Boldt's eateries at 1114 3d Ave in uptown and 914 2d Ave downtown, inviting patrons to sample their offerings. The piece highlights location and the casual dining option without additional details.
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Boldt's
Uptown
3D Ave
2D Ave
A Long Record of Service in Home Making
Frederick & Nelson's long record of service to Seattle home-makers grows with the city's rise. The department store notes expanding homes and institutions as demand for home goods climbs alongside Seattle's development.
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Frederick & Nelson
Seattle
America
War Vet Drops Dead in Store
A returned soldier collapsed and died at a soft drink parlor at 2613 First Ave just before noon Tuesday. Four empty bay rum bottles were found in his room. Henry Selstad, a local proprietor, served overseas with the 461st Infantry and fought in St Mihiel Meuse Argonne and Belgium. He has relatives in Iowa.
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First Ave
Phil Degrande
Henry Selstad
Third Ave
Selstad
461Et
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Belgium
Iowa
Advertising Mindset from The Star Branding
The Star invites readers to associate advertising with its name, urging audience to consider The Star as the go to source for promotional messaging and brand visibility.
Striking Miners Quit Gold Fields
Reno reports hundreds of striking miners leaving Tonopah Divide City and Ely districts for the coast. Westbound trains are crowded as mines close. Owners and striking workers remain firm on no compromise. Many aim for Arizona mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Tonopah
Divide City
Ely
Arizona
Frisco Labor Men Endorse News Writers Union
The San Francisco Labor council executive board endorsed forming a news writers union and condemned newspapers for alleged layoffs of union members. Newspapers deny the discharge claims by former employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
San Francisco
San Francisco Labor Council
U S Plans Open Retail Stores for Army Surplus
The War Department will open retail and mail order stores on September 25 to sell army surplus directly to consumers. Goods include shirts, underwear, raincoats, blankets, gloves, tobacco, soap. stores will operate in zone supply cities such as San Francisco and other major cities. Orders will be by mail or at post offices with fixed prices and delivery charges. parcel post subs may be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
San Francisco
Fair Price Rules Spark Little Change in Markets
Market observers tracked the announced fair prices for staples and found only small differences from current rates. Sugar in no credit stores listed 10 to 11 cents per pound, patent flour priced at 49 pounds for 2.90 to 3.10, bulk 24 percent pound at 1.50. A special meeting of the fair price board is set for Friday morning at its offices in the White Building.
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White Building
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Queen Anne Hill
Mastlake Place
Hoy
Wall St
Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Meat Man
Justice of Americans
LA Grave
U. S
Horlick
Rees
Bennett Box Factory
Ninth Ave
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