Open hearings begin on shipyard contracts probe
Congressional committee probes government contracts at Skinner and Eddy yards and other Northwest shipyards. Monday’s session reviewed records as investigators seek clarity on practices, stressing the inquiry targets any yard rather than a single company.
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Curtis
Pee — Books
The
Skin Corporation
Rep
Aaeteeney
Skinner & Eddy
Ardy Committee
Poslam Skin Treatment Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Poslam as a remedy for eczema and various eruptions, claiming rapid relief, soothing comfort, and clearer skin. It invites readers to request a free sample from Laboratories at 242 West 42nd Street, New York City.
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Samplies Laboratories
St. New York City
Statewide Coffee Price Fight Intensifies in Seattle
United States District Attorney Saunders announces federal review of 10 cent coffee charges and possible prosecutions under the undue profits clause if prices for cups rise. Investigators assess cost prices while the Chamber of Commerce retail bureau supports the effort to curb high costs for everyday customers.
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Seattle
Pred Cc. Brown
United States
Saunders
Department of Justice
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Bottles Emptied At Snohomish Roadhouse Raid
Three internal revenue officers swooped on the White Horse tavern in Snohomish county two miles outside King county Monday night arresting Bob Farley owner. Four thousand empty bottles were seized from the pantry and alleged to have held whisky. Farley awaits a hearing before U S Commissioner MecClelland on bootlegging charges.
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White Horse Tavern
Snohomish County
King County
Bob Farley
Farley
United States
MecClelland
Telephone Operators May Reject Coastwide Compromise
San Francisco high officials of the district council of electrical workers say 15 000 telephone operators on the coast likely rejected the compromise agreement ending the coastwide strike. Counting is partial. a rejection would reopen negotiations with telephone companies for a higher wage scale.
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San Francisco
District Council of Electrical Workers
Elks Night At Liberty Theatre For Romance Of Seattle
A crowd of about 22 000 attended the Liberty theatre last weekend to see the home grown film A Romance of Seattle with Charles Ray on the bill. Elks plan an event Wednesday night to view the film and compare Charley Rays style with other stars in a look at local cinema.
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Seattle
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Doug Fairbanks
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Mary Young
Clara Kimball Pickford
Beverly B. Dobbs
Arctic
Walter Steiner
the Liberty
City Council pressed for accounting on Skagit power plant plans
Labor union business agent F B R Clifford sent a letter to the city council demanding a full accounting of Skagit plant construction. He cited a supposed eight year permit, $250000 spent, and urged haste for a construction roadway while questioning city expenditures and permit status. Councilmen said no permit was granted and borings were begun under government permission.
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F. B R. Clifford
Lanar
Stone & Webster
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Tardy Council Plans Busy Special Session
Owing to seven councilmen missing two regular meetings, Seattle’s city council schedules a Thursday afternoon special session to pass an ordinance transferring funds from the public market fund to the zone financial officer of the U S army for foodstuffs and consider other emergency measures. Also a new fire site description is prepared after the old purchase ordinance failed on faulty property detail. The Port of Seattle grants privilege and Northern Pacific railroad and Albers Tires Milling Co waive all claims.
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United States Army
Walter F. Meier
Denny Regrade District
Meier
Seattle
Northern Pacific Railroad
Albers Tires, Milling Co
American Legion to probe Japanese control of industry
The American Legion post in Beatle appointed a committee led by Thomas Swale to investigate Japanese control of industry and its link to returning ex servicemen. Members include BE. Heg physician Carl Crosson and Capt Gill with four more to be named.
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Beatle
Thomas Swale
BE. FE. Heg
Carl BE. Croson
Ben Obnick
Gill
Swale
Elmer J. Noble Post No. 1
I. W. W.iem
American Legion
Carl EB. Crosson
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Seattle
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Arena
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Aberdeen Post No
Gray's Harbor
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Aberdeen
Harold L. Nuzum
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H. C. Cutler
Needless to Say Check Was Bogus
Grocer A. H. Cratte reports a man in a blue serge suit about 26 years old paid with a $50 check for a $26 grocery order on Monday and cashed it. He promised to return for the groceries but has not yet come back.
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First Ave
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