Shipbuilding Now to Keep 400000 Workers Busy for Years
A National program for 15,000,000 tons of merchant ships will sustain about 400000 shipyard workers for at least three years and support 260000 allied trades. Experts predict U.S. shipbuilding will endure past the war as demand and output expand, guiding America to become the world’s leading shipping nation.
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Frederick McKrerey
New York
Bec. 10
United States
Charles M. Schwab
Ita
N. Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Hurley
International Mercantile Marine
Olympic
Cireles
Germany and Bolsheviks face clash over Russia’s future
United Press reports that Bolshevik leaders in Russia seek German faction alliances but Germans adopt Bolshevik form without fully embracing the working class power. A quiet conflict between Bolshevik class war and German order unfolds as Germany aims to influence and dominate a reformed Russia. Western powers should aid the Bolsheviks to protect their own interests.
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New York
Germany
Russia
Europe
America
Ely's Cream Halm Adverts Heal Catarrh Fast
An old time advert describes Ely's Cream Halm as a nasal antiseptic that relieves head cold and catarrh quickly. It promises opening of clogged nostrils and clearer air passages after a small bottle is applied in the nostrils. The copy urges readers to tell their druggist and highlights immediate relief from mucous discharge dryness and breathing difficulty.
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Ely
French Demobilization Sends Home Aged Soldiers
Paris reports the demobilization of the French army begins with release of soldiers born in 1887 1888 and 1889. The men will be sent to local depots immediately and then permitted to return home.
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Paris
Lieut. Philip Tindall Dead in France
Lieut. Philip Tindall, Seattle lawyer, died of pneumonia on December 2 in France after service on the Mexican border with the Second Washington and later the 1618th. He served in the 22d division in France, was wounded, and recovered before contracting influenza. He once ran for Seattle corporation counsel and belonged to Kappa Sigma.
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Philip Tindall
Seattle
France
Lloyd Tindall
Tindall
Washington
Kappa Sigma
Welty Named in Lewis Amusement Suit In Superior Court
In Tacoma on December 10 Maj Welty linked to Camp Lewis Amusement Company disputes as court hears claims by H J Proctor against Elliott Kelly H J Neely and Stephen Appleby alleging stock misappropriation Proctor says Welty sought secrecy and blocked his talks with Gen Greene about the Puick car and other dealings leading to a offer of 300 monthly pay and potential dividends if he kept quiet.
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Tacoma
Maj
Welty
Greene
Camp Lewis
H. J., Proctor
Proctor
Elliott Kelly
H. J. Neely
Stephen Appleby
Gen. Greene
Maj. Welty
Smyly
Building Access Points Noted on University Street
Two street entrances on University Street provide access to the building. Two elevators and stairways connect to the Main Floor offering multiple vertical routes for occupants and visitors.
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University Street
Advertisements for Hosiery and Fabrics
Fragmentary ad list items show plain black silk hose priced at one dollar and silk lisle stockings from Shawknit Fiber SUK Howe with a sixty cent item. Also mentions Wraser-Paterson Firat Floor.
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Phoenix
Wayne
Howe
Wraser-Paterson
Splendid bargain sale on gifts and outdoor gear
Bargain listings offer collapsible wash basins, air pillows, writing tablets, trench mirrors and frames at various values. Sewing kits, money belts, tobacco pouches and picture frames priced from 25c to 3.50. Items target campers, fishermen, and sportsmen with multiple value options.
Wheel Goods Ives Mechanical Toys and War Games
A small advertisement outlines Ives Mechanical Toys with wheel goods, games, and a variety of popular and new war games emphasizing durable playthings for children and collectors.
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Wheel Goods— Ives’ Mechanical Toys
New City Pension Plan Proposed At Council Meeting
A revised pension scheme would retire city employees at 65 and pay $50 monthly, with eligibility after five years of service. It excludes fire and police, and employee contributions would come from salaries. The council also referred ordinances for influenza, fish market, and detention hospital funding to the finance committee.
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U.S. Man
Mercantile Marine
United Fruit
Atlantic, Gull & West Indies
Munson, Ward and
Pacific Mall Lines
Bayard Veiller
Grace Huff
Ivan Miller
MATS
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Bank OF Californiational OF
San Francisco
Federal Reserve Bank
Certad Ave
Columbia St
E. C. Wagner
Geo. T. & White
G. L. Wakeman
United Press
Dr. Wilson
J. T. Wilson
Colman
Fraser-Paterson Co
Dent's
Fowne'’s
Olive
Praser-Paterson Co
Pioor
Name Welty
Llasiery
Mnalki
Ciesex
Austria
State Department
Lille
Oor
First Ave
Pike ST
Vhone Main
Louisa T. Hengatier
James & Flood
Hentence
Municipal and
John E. Price & CO
Hoge Building
Roger Lngisy
Ry If
Achoolst
Daily Papers
Les
Plorence
STONE
Second
Union
Clemmer
Nazimova
Henri Kistemaecker
Guterson
Russian Orchestra
Algeria
Victor Herbert
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