European Workers Speak Through an American Reporter
Whiting Williams reports from Belgium Germany and France on how industrial workers view life during and after the war. The series contrasts French and German laborers with American workers, noting similar wages fears distrust of leaders and interest in the League of Nations and postwar order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Arma
Washington
Star
Whiting Williame
France
Belgium
Ger
Iby
Whiting Williams
Sam
H. C
John
League of Natlons
President's Center
Germany
Duval
Lens
Syrornt
Lena
Ifie
Roubaix
Tour
Sing
Belzium
KRUPP
Essen
Bels
Liege
Esecen
Ruhr
Cologne
Cobienz
Saar
Alsace Lorraine
League of No
Fane Toilers
Jules
Heinie
Frank
League of Nations
Frank Han
Williams
Steel Company
British Isles
The
Arms meet debate signals shifting wind in China policy
Reported discussions show France recognizing the South China government would grant speakable authority, while U S aims for a conference success. China seeks to avoid submission and threatens walkout as the Far East crisis tests US intervention and a possible multi power coalition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Peking
South China
China
United States
U. S
Strike Near on Rainier Line in Seattle and Rainier Railroad
Train personnel of the Seattle and Rainier Railroad threaten a strike after a vote to strike at 1 pm Wednesday. Brown, the company's manager, warned of reductions retroactive to October, and stated the plan to keep cars running despite the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle & Rainier Alley Railroad Co
Brown
French Chamber Adopts Naval Budget for 1922
The chamber of deputies approved the naval budget by 347 to 203. Minister of Marine Guisthau said the plan calls for 66,000 men, 6,000 more than prewar levels, to maintain national defense.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Marine Guisthau
France
Three Battle Cruisers Could Be Converted Into Fast Passenger Liners
Washington December 6 The emergency fleet corporation chairman Farrell said converting three battle cruisers under construction into fast passenger liners is feasible. The ships could run at 25 knots and be among the safest afloat. Reverting them to war ships would be impractical and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farrell
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Pedestrians Hit by Automobiles In City Accidents
A 15 year old boy on Fourth Ave and Pike St was bruised when an auto driven by Paul Henry struck him after he became confused crossing the street. Mrs K Matheson, struck at Fourth Ave and University St by Stanley McCluskey, was not seriously hurt. An unidentified man died after being struck at Norman St and Rainier Ave. Bert Burgduff of Hulbert Lumber Co Everett was the driver and was arrested then released. A four year old boy at N 45th St and Bagley Ave was unhurt.
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Tae
Norman St
Rainier Ave
City
Bert Burgduff
Hulbert Lumber Company
Everett
Burgduff
Nurses to Hold National Meeting in Seattle in 1922
Five thousand nurses from across the United States will meet in Seattle June 19 to 24, 1922 for a national convention. The event is announced by the Chamber of Commerce with groups including the American Nurses Association and the National League of Nursing Education. Miss May 8 Loomis chairs the arrangements with a long committee roster listing roles from secretary to entertainment and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
American Nurses’ Association
National Organization For Public Health Nursing
National League of Nursing Education
May
Loomis
City
Anna Phillips
Elizabeth 8
Soule
Elvira Rosengren
Grace Harrington
Mieg
Anna Moore
Frances Nordquist
Helen Lester
Katherine Major
Mint Margaret Rice
Cora Gillespie
Mim Evelyn Hall
Mian
Edith Ferris
Weenie Kapp
Arch Bishop Curley Installed as Baltimore Prelate
Arch Bishop Michael J. Curley was installed in Baltimore Cathedral succeeding the late James Cardinal Gibbons. The ceremony marked Curley taking leadership of the Baltimore archdiocese amid the city’s Catholic community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Curley
Baltimore
James Cardinal Gibbons
Auto strikes youths in Seattle street incidents
A boy was taken home after being struck when a car swerved to avoid him near 14th Ave N W and W 58th St. Goldie Ness, 7, at 928 W List St. escaped serious injury. George DeVilbiss, 4311 Burke Ave, claimed the girl dodged in front of his car. F A Poolton, 1825 23rd Ave, was knocked unconscious at Sixth Ave and Seneca St by J A Haley, 71 Columbia St. Poolton refused hospital aid.
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Goldie Ness
W. List St
14Th Ave
N. W
W. 58Th St
George DeVilbiss
Burke Ave
F. A. Poolton
23Rd Ave
Sixth Ave
Seneca St
J. A. Haley
Columbia St
Poolton
McCormack Bros announces store department changes
McCormack Bros department store announces closing of the women’s ready to wear and millinery sections and the addition of several new lines not previously carried. The changes reflect a realignment of merchandise offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack Bros
Agriculture Gains Ground in Alaska No Longer a Joke
A Sher man article argues Alaska agriculture has moved beyond novelty. Census data show mining and agriculture nearly tied in 1920 employment, with 5,386 in farming related work mainly reindeer and lumber. The author predicts enduring growth as farming strengthens Alaska's future population and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Bandry
Commonwealth Club Hears Australians on Prague Esperanto Meet
J. G. Pyke and FR Rh Rawson of Melbourne spoke at the Commonwealth club on their return from the Prague Esperanto convention. The discussion covered the recent gathering and its outcomes. A note mentions the largest known stick insect of Borneo.
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J. G. Pyke
FR. Rh. Rawson
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth Club
Smith Building
Prague
Borneo
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Department of Ity Ay
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Seward
Girdwood
Knik Arm
Matanuska
Arctic Club
Alaska Committee
Payne
C. G. Georgeson
Rampart
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Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
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Brunswick Phonographs
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Brunswick Phonograph
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