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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1918

Page

3

Northwest lumber strike threat outlined by mediation panel

The federal mediation commission reports eight hour day demands and prods for collective bargaining as remedies for unrest in the Pacific coast lumber industry. It blames operators for resistance and warns a spring strike could derail war plans if reforms do not occur.

Althe I W. W Northwest Wilson Federal Mediation Commission Secretary of Labor Pacific Coast Mille Industrica

Police raid nets ten arrests at Liberty club rooms

Police raided the Liberty club at Third and Union early Sunday, arresting ten men for frequenting a gambling room. Bail was set at 25 dollars each, with George Ansorg charged for violating the liquor ordinance after producing a 500 dollar bail. Officers entered by dropping from the roof to the air well windows.

Liberty Club Third Union George Ansorg

Lincoln Talk by Bishop Keator at Masonic Temple

The Rt. Rev Frederick W. Keator, Episcopal bishop of Olympia, will speak on Abraham Lincoln at the Masonic Temple this Wednesday under Nile temple auspices. The event aims to educate and inspire attendees with Lincoln's legacy.

Abraham Lincoln Frederick W. Keator Olympia Nile Temple

Four Minute Men to Spotlight Seattle Ship Building

Four Minute men tour Seattle theaters this week to explain the importance of ship building as a war factor and Seattle’s share in the effort. The program will emphasize wartime industry and its impact on the home front.

Seattle

Seattle Sailor Arthur Root Believed on Tuscania Lost

Arthur M. Root of Seattle is listed among missing aboard the doomed Tuscania. The official rescue list is incomplete and his name may appear later among survivors. Mrs. W. E. Root resides at 1608 North 48th Avenue.

Arthur M. Root Seattle Root W. E. Root North 48Th

Thomson Works for Public Service Commission in Seattle

Tr N Thomason, Seattle city councilman, serves with the Public Service Commission at 350 dollars a month. He will report on Beattie terminal facilities and conduct Spokane technical surveys. Six months project, says Thomson, who treats the commission as a regular client and will not devote all his time to it.

Tr. N. Thomason Seattle Public Service Commission Beattie Spokane Thomson Firat Ave Columbia At Columbia First Second Aves Bpwin J. Brown Demtiat

Bread Recipe Promises Quick, Digestible Loaf

An Irish notice offers a bread recipe claiming a wholesome loaf from flour water and salt with no fermentation or buttermilk. It advertises a 15 minute rise and 1 hour baking, citing medical testimonials and requesting 35 cents plus an SASE to J T Byrne at 33a Grafton Street, Dublin.

P. O J. T. Byrne Grafton Street Dublin Ireland

Engineer for Inter-County Chief Under Fire

W. L. Reed accuses W. 4. Roberts, chief engineer of the inter-county river improvement project, of mismanaging funds and accepting parallel pay from federal and county sources. A Monday hearing before the inter-county board opened with charges of inflated staffing and improper expenditures. Reed calls the attack personal spite, while Meed cites four financial missteps in Roberts accounts and luncheon charges to the inter-county fund.

W. 4. Roberts Inter-County W. IL Eed Pierce County Inter County Board Roberts Camp Lewis Meed Roberta Reed Inter-County Fund Nicoberta

Last Day To Apply For War Risk Insurance Policy

Government insurance for men who joined before October 15 must have applications dated by February 1. Applications for war risk insurance must be received by February 12. Camp Lewis is plastered with notices urging timely filing as tomorrow marks the final day. Red Cross and camp paper warn that after Tuesday no opportunity for this insurance remains.

Camp Lewis Red Cross Trench

Expect Jitney Bill Will Pass Council

A city council meeting Monday is expected to approve the jitney bill. The ordinance would allow jitneys to operate after a mutual bond of 2500 dollars is filed with the city and it will be amended to exempt drivers bonded under state law.

Public Safety and Judiciary Committees Hugh M. Caldwell

Three Seattle Boys Given Appointments to Naval Academy

Congressman John F. Miller has named three Seattle youths to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. They are Robert Holston Fox Jr son of the Simonds Manufacturing Co manager William Howard Swallow son of the National Bank of Commerce vice president and Bert Cassels son of a New York Central Lines commercial agent.

John F. Miller Beattie Naval Academy Annapolia Robert Holston Fox, Jr Simonds Manufacturing Co William Howard Swalwell National Bank of Commerce Bert Cassels New York Central Lines

Wood workers to live aboard trains in woods

In Tacoma on February 11, Humbird Lumber Co. announces 37 heated and electric lighted railroad cars will serve as a traveling camp for lumber workers located in the woods. The fleet includes sleep, dining, bath and living cars.

Tacoma Humbird Lumber Co

Y M C A Talk Explains Wheat Substitutes

Miss Effie J. Raitt of the university home economics department will explain substitutes for wheat at a Y M C A lecture. She will show how to mix four substitutes in proper proportions and present new pastry and meal ideas. The program is at 2 p m Friday in the Y M C A auditorium.

Missa Effie J. Raitt University Home Economics Department

Fish Conference Set for Seattle to Address North Pacific Diversion

The American-Canadian fisheries conference opens April 24 in Seattle to discuss plans that may divert North Pacific fishing from U S to British interests, the halibut closed season, and other issues. In Seattle Meattie hosts the gathering while Mrs H C Gunn sues for 66036 50 in damages after a two month hospital stay. VancouverBC legislature adjourns for three weeks as Premier Brewster prepares to attend a premiers convention in Ottawa.

North Pacific Meattie Vancouver RF. C Brewster Ottawa

Hamlin's Wizard Oil Ad Claims Quick Wound Cure

An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe antiseptic for minor injuries and inflammation including sprains cuts and burns. It promises rapid pain relief and healing and urges immediate use with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It also features Wizard Liver Whips priced at 80 cents with a similar guarantee.

Hamlin

Regal Dental Office Promises Thorough Care and Guarantees

The advertisement touts a modern sanitary dental office with certified graduate dentists and up-to-date equipment. It emphasizes state board certificates on display, a comprehensive guarantee signed by the operator and owner L. R. Clark D D S, and invites a free examination with clear cost explanations.

L. R. Clark

Aviators Mother to Spend Life in France in Memory of Son

Mrs. Beverly MacMonigal of San Francisco will live the rest of her days in France to honor her son Sergeant Douglas MacMonigal of the Lafayette Escadrille, killed near Verdun. Her son's body lies in a soldier's grave at Thiacourt. He had just returned from a 10 day leave in Paris when he died in air combat. She received the war cross with palm from French authorities, with a citation noting he attacked eight enemy planes and fell in combat.

Paris Beverly MacMonigal San Francisco France Douglas MacMonigal Lafayette Enscadrille Thiacourt Verdun MacMonigal Wen MaccMonigal Douglas Young

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