Board to End Steel Strike Discussed by Officials
Commissioner White of the U S immigration department plans a conciliation board to settle a strike by 1,200 Pacific Coast Steel workers led by the Metal Trades council and Amalgamated Association. They argue wages lag those at similar plants and say talks have dragged. L Rody says labor councils and workers are ready to conciliate on conditions in other yards.
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Grant’s son Jesse wed in honeymoon after divorce
New York Aug 27 Jesse R Grant youngest son of the late Gen A G Grant married Lillian Burne Wilkins of Inwood New York. He had secured a divorce from his first wife a few days earlier.
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Woodmen of the World Picnic Promises Big Event
The Woodmen of the World committee promotes a fundraiser titled Our Heroes in France Tobacco Fund. A laborious picnic relaxing at Fortuna Park on Sunday September 1 features 25 events including a burlesque baseball game between top Woodmen camps. Admission 60 cents, 35 for soldiers. dancing starts at 3 pm. Committee roles listed include C. C. Smith chairman Abe Kubey secretary Neckendorff publicity grounds Ed Croken prizes Butterworth tickets transportation Eimer Conner treasurer.
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Civil War Vet Candidate Seeks Seattle Constable Nomination
Civil War veteran Thomas J. Sweany seeks the Republican nomination for Seattle precinct constable. He is one of two Civil War veterans in the race, and his home is at 1321 Fourth Ave. W.
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Price changes announced by food board for retailers and consumers
The United States Food Administration outlines new price changes for staples. Retailers and consumers face adjusted costs for whole wheat flour rice flour cornmeal yellow and white varieties, potatoes, and related items with small shifts in per bag and per dozen pricing.
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Organize Second Mortgage Company organized for home builders
Citizens in cooperation with the Cobb Building and the more Homes Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce organized a second mortgage company. It will have a minimum capital of 250000 dollars and already has a large part of its capital subscribed.
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More Homes Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Cobb
Roosevelt Leaves Them Dissatisfied on Trip
Springfield Aug. 27 The former president Theodore Roosevelt, en route today, left Tilinola politicians unsatisfied as to endorsements for senatorial candidates. He condemned William H. Thompson's candidacy and left Medill McCormick and Congressman Foas to quarrel over who best fits the ideal of 100 percent Americanism.
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Wm. H. Thompson
Senate
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Foas
Farewell Smoker on Fort Lawton Grounds
A farewell smoker on the parade ground of Fort Lawton marks the closing event of the 14th Infantry’s Seattle career. Three bouts pitting Sergt. Joe Hill against sailors highlight the evening with the 14th Infantry band performing. Seattle merchants provide cigars cigarettes ice cream and soft drinks as the public is invited. event begins at 7 15 p m.
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