Hoover suspends licensees as food admin drives compliance
Food Administrator Hoover warns dealers nationwide that licenses may be revoked for violations of federal operating rules. Morris Singer Commission Co is shut out until a new license is granted after two car loads of potatoes rotted on the track. Officials say harsher action, including indictments and fines, could follow for top offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Martin
Washington, D. C
U. S
Hoover
Morris Singer Commission Coal
Food Administration Legal Det
Man Tells Chief Ordered Reopen Fueled by Fine
Roy R. Norton proprietor of Liberty cabaret at 217% Second Street was fined 25 dollars for conducting a dance without a license. Norton claimed police chief instructed him to reopen, and a dispute over a prior closure during war department action arose as formal proceedings began.
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Gordon
Roy R. Norton
Liberty Cabaret
War Department
John McCourt
Phillip
Ap Norton
Higher
B Becking
NESE Republic Firm Claim At China Club Meeting
The China club heard Viscount F. M. Di Vil talian railway engineer discuss China’s vast expanse and the notion of a permanent Chinese republic. Di Villa recently returned from China and spoke at the event held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. di Viltalian
China Club
A. Club
di Villa
China
Attorney Gale to address YMCA on Initiative and Referendum
Local attorney Gale will speak at the YMCA Friday night on the topic Initiative and Referendum. The address aims to inform attendees about direct democracy processes and their impact on lawmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KB. HL. Gale
Y. M
Woman Ends Long Hate With a Gun in Porterville
Mrs. W. C. Howe shot and killed W. H. Brooks, a wealthy orange rancher in Porterville, California, claiming he circulated disparaging gossip about her and disrupted her home. Her husband manages the National Cash Register Co. in Buenos Aires.
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W. C. Howe
W. H. Brooks
Porterville
Cal
Howe
National Cash Register Co
Buenos Aires
Allies Lose Heavily in War Costs Say Officials
United Press reports war expenditures show Allies spend about 49 billion dollars in the first year of U S participation while Germany's outlay runs near 4 billion. Britain acts as banker to the Entente, loaning over 1.3 billion in six months and more than 5.9 billion in 18 months. American loans total approaching three billion.
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United Press
Washington
Germany
Great Britain
America
France
Italy
England
Missing U S Engineers Searched In France Front
The Cambrai fight prompts a search of British front hospitals for missing U S Army engineers. Four officers and about 280 men were in the action near Goureaucourt with many captured or scattered, while others returned to base or joined British units under heavy shellfire.
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Cortes
France
Cambrai
Goureaucourt
Ta. m
Gouseaucourt
Fins
Washington man missing
Ottawa reports today that W. Halehoff of Hartline Washington is listed as missing on the Canadian casualty list.
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Washington
United Prena
Ottawa
W. Halehoff
Hartline
Waash
Senator Ashurat Sees Need for Fortifications in Hawaii
Senator Henry F. Ashurat of Arizona, leading a congressional delegation, returns from the Hawaiian islands convinced that millions are required to adequately fortify the islands against potential seizure by another power. He warns of future dangers and urges swift action.
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Henry F. Ashurat
Arizona
Congressional
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Seattle to Build Four Wooden Ships
Four more wooden ships will be built in Seattle under a contract closed yesterday. Anderson Shipbuilding Co. to construct two full rigged motorships for French and Norwegian interests, delivery in July, bringing total under construction at their yards to six. McAteer Shipbuilding Co. contracted to build two wooden auxiliary powered schooners of the Douaumont type, delivery in July, while the plant also constructs a steel steamer for the United States government.
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Seattle
Anderson Shipbuilding Co
Anderson Yards
McAteer Shipbuilding Co
United States
Lawyers Assigned To Their Sectors In County Plan
Six hundred volunteer lawyers will aid registered men by filling out a forthcoming questionnaire. They have been assigned to districts by the county board with Judge Kenneth Mackintosh Elmer F. Todd and W. B. Stratton. Conferences will be held among lawyers the advisory board and the local board. About 15000 hours of work are expected from the attorneys with no charges for this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Mackintosh
Elmer FE. Todd
W. B. Stratton
Drafted men to get even chance
The War Department will seek to give drafted men with technical training an equal opportunity to use their skills as they had in training, per a letter to President Henry Suzzallo of the University of Washington from the National Council of Defense received Wednesday.
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War Department
National Council of Defense
Henry Suzzalio
University of Washington
Boathand Falls Overboard Breaks Leg on Steamer
A 46 year old boathand A Wooda stopped at the Capitol hotel on 108 Jackson and fell overboard from the steamer Ig lone at about 5 Thursday morning. He suffered a broken leg and was taken to the city hospital.
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A. Wooda
Capitol Hotel
Jackson At
City Hospital
Wheel Toys on the Christmas Tree Brighten Christmas Eve
A festive scene invites Santa to place wheel toys on the tree and hand out carts wheelbarrows and go carts to children, promising radiant joy as they receive these playful gifts on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Handkerchiefs At The Bon Marche
Send Christmas handkerchiefs to friends back home as a dainty and affordable gesture. The Bon Marche offers lawn and linen handkerchiefs in various patterns and prices from 15c to 50c with embroidered designs and corner motifs.
Gift Handkerchiefs in Boxes Ready to Wrap
Children's lawn handkerchiefs with Kewpie designs sold in three in a box for 50c. Sheer lawn and fine linen handkerchiefs feature embroidered initials and floral designs in white or colored threads. Packed in gift boxes with narrow hems and decorative boxes on the upper main floor.
Irish Mail Hand Cars and Toy Wagons on Sale
An old advertisement lists Irish Mail Hand Cars at 6.50 and other toys and carriages. Items include Scoot-a-car at 4.50, Choo-choo Car at 2.50, Bumpty Bump Car at 3.00, Toledo Velocipede at 7.75, and various doll carriages, wagons, and wheelbarrows with prices and features.
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Irish Mail
Men’s Linen Handkerchiefs 15 Cents Each
Inexpensive Christmas remembrances from this lot at 15¢ each. All linen with 14 inch hemstitched hems. Regular size. Lower main floor.
Silk Mixed Crepe de Chine and Silk Poplin Yardage
25 pieces of 36 inch silk mixed crepe de chine at 35c a yard. Yard wide plaids in multi colored patterns. 25 pieces of plain color silk mixed poplin for dresses linings and evening shades. Practical for school dresses due to easy laundering.
Yard-Wide Black Dress SatinPromotion
Five pieces of fine quality Black Dress Satin described as soft draping all-silk satin with dull luster. Priced at 1.35 per yard with mentions of its use for dress purposes and trims on suits coats and capes. Located on the upper main floor.
Department Store Curtain and Rug Sale on Third Floor
A sales column advertises voile curtains at 1.75, Marquisette 21% yards trimmed with lace, tapestry rugs at 1.95, heavy tapestry Brussels 27 by 54 inches, Axminster rugs 4.50, assorted designs, couch covers 1.25 with fringe, roman striped covers in red and green, all on the third floor.
Bath Robe Blankets and Robes in Various Patterns
Bath Robe Blankets describe Beacon models at 72 by 90 inches with stripe and jacquard patterns in medium shades priced at 3.85. Extra heavy Beacon Bath Robe Blankets of 72 by 90 inches offered at 4.95 in blue green gray and others. Wool and heavy plush robes in plain colors plaids and Indian designs priced from 3.95 to 16.50.
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Beacon
Auto
Outing Flannel Yardage Listing With Width Details
Fabric notice lists outing flannel in stripe patterns, 27 inches wide, lengths up to 10 yards, not exceeding 10 yards. Mower main floor reference included.
Cozy Gifts for Little Tots Koverall Sleepers
Cunning little Koverall Sleepers offered at low prices due to scarcity in fine materials. White and striped flannelettes feature button front drop back design with nursery duckling flees. Not all sizes in every pattern. Second floor The Bon Marche.
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Koverall
BON Marche
Dear Old Santa Claus Visits Seattle Bargain Basement
A playful note invites children to visit Santa at a Bargain Basement location in Seattle. It directs readers to take the stairway at the Pike Street entrance for access to the event.
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Santa Claus
Seattle
Pike Street
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Wonderful Christmas Toy Shop
Oliday Street
Bon Marche Merchanedise
Hawonemesers
Buffalo
Toledo
California
Bow Express
Union Street
Axminster
Pvlepoo
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