Wood Returns From Western Directors Conference
Lawrence A. Wood of the U S employment service reports from Denver after a three day meeting of western state directors. The conference, joined by the national council of defense, stressed maintaining harmonious labor conditions by supplying work for men who served in wartime industries. Wood plans immediate discussions with state defense secretary M P Goodner to address the emergency.
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Lawrence A. Wood
United States Employment Service
Cherry St
Denver
Missionipp
National Council of Defense
Wood
Tuewlay
M. P. Goodner
State Council of Defense
Admits Attempt to Smuggle Gold Out of Country
In federal court Judge J Neterer, J A M Faulds pleaded guilty to exporting $2,000 worth of gold into Canada with Arthur Low. Faulds confessed he planned to smuggle gold after being arrested in Blaine with $2,200 in gold hidden in his car. He claimed he did not know the crime’s extent and sought small money.
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J. A. M. Faulds
United States
Grand Jury
Arthur Frank Low
Canada
Min
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Robert C. Saunders
Faulds
Blaine
Fauldas
A L McGuire Dies From Gas Asphyxiation
A. L. McGuire, 55, of Pleasanton hotel at 402 Sixth Ave, was found insensible from gas in his room Monday night at 7. He died in city hospital Tuesday at 4 PM. Employed by Hickman Coal Co, he had closed the windows and locked the door. investigators believe it was not a deliberate act.
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Pleasanton Hotel
Sixth Ave
MocGuire
Hickman Coal Company
Government Orders Immediate Return of Loaned Telescopes
Washington December 17 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt ordered immediate return of all telescopes binoculars and other navigation instruments loaned to the government by private individuals Engraved certificates will be issued to these patriots by the navy department
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Washington
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Bromoline Cold Cure Ad with Signature
An old advertisement touts Xative Bromo Quinine as a one day cold cure. It features the signature line of W Grove and promises genuine relief after a single day treatment. The tiny price listed is 10 cents.
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W. Grove
Miseries of the Stomach Patent Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims a stomach preparation relieves indigestion and gas in two minutes and promises a 30 day trial for $1.00 with a refund option. It targets heartburn belching sour stomach and pressure after meals and lists Hellingham Chemical Co. of Bellingham, Wash as the sender.
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Hellingham Chemical Co
Bellingham
Wash
Theed Karle’s Army Career Clouds at Camp Lewis
Theo Karle, Seattle tenor turned Army recruit, faced a fateful parade moment at Camp Lewis when a misstep at the “about face” pivot under the gaze of a battalion, a shaky performance and snickers damaged the ceremony. Karle later returned to concert work at the Metropolitan.
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Inaista
Theo Karle
Seattle
Honiaed
Karle
Camp Lewis
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Nibrary
Earle
Metropolitan Theatre
Get Me Wife Plea Heard by Tacoma Mayor
A Tacoma mayor receives a flurry of bachelor letters after a Tacoma woman sought a husband. The letters come from various men including a Vancouver railroader and a Seattle resident signing as The Bachelor Kid who withholds his name. The note requests a wife aged 20 to 37 with specific criteria.
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Hanson
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Wash
20Th Ave. N. W
Fred Parker
Shootout With Deserter Wounds Pedestrian in Tacoma
In Tacoma on December 17 an automobile salesman, W. D. Warren, was wounded by a bullet fired by Corporal Rutson of the military police during a pursuit of deserter Frank Hamilton. Hamilton broke from officers at Ninth and Broadway. Rutson fired twice, one bullet striking Warren in the right thigh. Warren’s condition was described as not life threatening.
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W. D. Warren
Warren
Rutson
Military Police
J. R. Liddy
Frank Hamilton
Broadway
Ninth
Thieves Slip One Over on Tacoma Police
Thieves slipped one over on the Tacoma police Monday night according to an urgent plea for help to the Seattle police department Tuesday. They stole a six cylinder car belonging to the Tacoma police department, which body is on the alert for them. Cooperation is naked of the local department.
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Tacoma
Seattie
Boy Leaves Home As Police Aid Search
Fugene Gentile, 17, of Skinner and Eddy shipyard, left home with his mother at 1238 King Street Saturday night. He had his weekly salary and extra money. Police urged to locate him. He is of average height with olive features and a small scar on his forehead. Two other boys are thought to be with him.
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Skinner & Eddy Shipyard
King Et
CAS Company Withdraws Gas Rate Increase Appeal
Attorneys for Seattle Lighting Co. and Cor poration Counsel Meter announced withdrawal of claims for higher gas rates. The firm will notify the public service commission that it no longer seeks to appeal for abolishing discounts for prompt payment. The action ends the proposed increase and postponement. The city council had earlier instructed to oppose higher charges.
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Seattle Lighting Co
Gas Company
Corporation Counsel
Public Service
Thieves Holding Up Housing Program
H Prost reports thieves are targeting a housing project at 4217 W Hinds St and at a residence on 42nd Ave and Walker St. Tools vanished overnight leaving workers idle. Carl and Elbin Johnson corroborate tool thefts from a job at 1311 N S0th. Prost vows action to resume construction.
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Beato
H. Prost
Carl
Elbin Johnson
Prost
W. Hinds St
Bethin Johnson
Poslam Promises Fast Help for Irritated Skin
An advertisement claims Poslam aids eczema and skin troubles, reducing itching and rashes with a quick healing action. It touts a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York City and promotes Poslam Roap as a tonic soap to refresh the complexion.
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W. 47Th At
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