U. S. Plans to Meet Postwar Labor Problems
Government readying plans to curb unemployment after the war. F A Silcox, special agent of the labor department, spoke at Hopelodge 79 machinists meeting about distributing labor and reducing waste. He cited shipyard gates at Battle and 1500 to 2000 idle workers. He said plan is to make both sides show their cards and reduce suspicion.
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Department of Labor
F. A. Silcox
Hopelodge
Labor Temple
Beattle
Mr. Bilcox
Federal Jury to Probe Comstock Case This Week
The federal grand jury will convene Tuesday morning in Judge Jeremiah Neterer’s district court to examine Sergt. George H. Comstock and several suspects. Comstock faces charges of conspiring with Raleigh M. Falkner to violate federal transportation laws and the Reed amendment. Assistant Attorney General Clarence L. Reaman arrives from Portland to lead this session, with AUSA Ben L. Moore assisting.
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Sergt
George H. Comstock
Police
Ciry Squad
Federal Grand Jury
Jeremiah Neterer
Department of the
U. S. District Court
Cometock
Raleigh M. Falkner
Aquor
Clarence L. Reamen
Portland
Grand Jury
Edward B. Cushman
California
U. S
Ben Ll. Moore
The Tenderfoot and Western Stars At Local Theaters
The article previews new films at Clammer Coliseum Liberty Mission Strand and Colonial showing Wolfville westerns The Tenderfoot Blue Hats Rawden The Price of a Good Time and The Auction Block. It highlights star power like Mildred Harrin Gladys Brockwell Mary Miles Minter and Rubye De Remer and notes rugged Western themes and romantic plots.
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Alfred Henry Lewin
Wolfville
Alfred Henry Lewis
News Weekly
France
Liberty
Mildred Harrin
Kenneth Harlan
Mack Sennett
Hart
Hiwe Hinees Hawden
Ty—Mildred Hains
Climmer
Wm, Dencan
Carel Nettleway
Gladys Steckwell
William Fox
Gladys Brockwell
Isobel
Anita de Costa
Rubye de Remer
Mildred Harris
Firemen Transfer and Staffing in 1917 Report
Fire Chief Stetson urges higher wages in his annual report to the mayor. Sixty five men left for better pay and fifty nine joined the armed forces. The city seeks 70000 dollars for new motor equipment and new fire stations at First Ave 8 and Holgate and at the foot of Massachusetts St. Fire losses for 1917 totaled 433980.19, down from 1916 by 191778.24.
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Stetson
Army
Navy
First Ave
Holgate
Massachusetts St
Pastor barred from speaking by Oregon Defense Council
In Grants Pass Oregon pastor W R Baker of the International Bible Students association is withholding planned lectures after the local defense council halted his talks. He was summoned and questioned about Red Cross membership Liberty Bond and Thrift Stamp support before being told he could not hold the meeting.
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Grants Pass
W. R. Baker
International Bible Students’ Association
Oregon
Council of Defense
Defense Council
Red Cross
Baker
Foltz Worried By Insurance Marriages At Camp Lewis
At Camp Lewis Tacoma February 25 Cupid's mistakes worry army officers 650 national soldiers have wed since arriving many after insurance seekers. Brig Gen F B Foltz in temporary command expected to warn soldiers not to marry on short acquaintance. Judge advocate's department holds proof of wives guiding marriages to obtain war insurance benefits.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Cupid
National Army
F. 8
Foltz
Judge Advocate's Department
Legal Department of
the Army
Funeral Services for Irvin Balkney Held at Butterworth
Funeral services for Irvin Balkney age 55 of the Wilson Lumber Co. Aberdeen and Seattle area were conducted at Butterworth & Son on Monday at 1 p.m. Balkney was a well known figure in Seattle and Aberdeen. I
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Irvin Balkney
The
Wilson Lumber Company
Aberdeen
Seattle
Butterworth & Son's
University of Washington War Service Report
An army of 1 584 University of Washington students and alumni and 25 faculty men is in active war service. President Suzzallo announces a four year course in military science leading to a bachelor of military science degree and reports the university furnishes 60 percent of the country s supply of sphagnum moss for surgical dressings.
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Washington
Henry Suzzallo
Ash Can with reinforced body and cover for rust protection
A sturdy ash can described as 18 inches in diameter with a raised bottom to prevent rusting, strong reinforced sides, and a fit-over cover. Priced at $3.00.
New Spring Foulards: Dresden to Cluster Dot Weaves
Spring Foulards showcase new designs in Alice-blue Copenhagen navy gray taupe and plum on 40 inch grounds at 2.50 yard and 36 inch grounds at 2.00 yard. Balkan Satin offers soft drape in many colors at 36 inches wide for 3.00 yard. White Shanting Silk skirts and sports wear priced 31 inch at 3.50 yard and 54 inch at 5.00 yard.
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Dresden
Copenhagen
Bundhar Wilton Rugs Offered in Various Sizes
Bundhar Wilton Rugs come from large American Wilton mills and are distributed in Seattle exclusively by Frederick & Nelson. The stock includes sizes from 4 by 6 up to 10 by 13 with prices from 22 dollars to 98 dollars, second floor.
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Wilton
America
Seattle
Frederick & Nelson
Spring Styles in Pique Neckwear Arrive
Spring Turns to PIQUE advertises new piqué neckwear and vests. Pique Roll Collars come in various lengths and embroidered options from $1.00 to $3.75. Pique Vests priced $1.75 to $5.00. Pique Collar and Cuff Sets with embroidered details range $1.00 to $2.75. Buster Brown Collars in piqué and organdie with hand embroidery cost $1.00 to $2.00.
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Buster Brown
50 piece Dinner Service and 100 piece set featured
The listing describes an American semi porcelain dinner service with pink rosebuds and daisies on black, gold edge and line. A 50 piece set is priced at $15.25 and a 100 piece set at $28.30, from Thirad Floor.
Basement salesroom cotton blankets offered in pairs
The listing promotes white cotton blankets labeled seconds at 64 by 76 inches for 2.95 per pair. Also offered are 30 pairs of white cotton blankets with pink or blue borders sized 70 by 80 inches priced at 3.65 per pair.
U S Army Captain Sentenced to 25 Years as Teuton Agent
Captain David A. Henkes of the 16th U S Infantry is convicted of plotting with German agents and aiding propaganda funds. He is dismissed from the army and sentenced to 25 years, with transfer to Fort Leavenworth. Henkes fought in the Spanish American War, was born in Iowa in 1875, and repeatedly urged resigning his commission. He faced court martial on Governor's Island after alleged contact with German agents.
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New York
David A. Henkes
16Th
U. S. Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Ixan
Henkes
von Bernstorff
San Antonio
Tex
Secretary of War
France
Sec
Governor's Island
United States
Department of Justice
America
Iowa
Funeral services for Miss Mary F. Rausch
Funeral services for Miss Mary F. Rausch a home economics professor at the University of Washington extension division who died at Seattle General Hospital will be conducted by Rev. Herbert H. Gowen U of W professor of history and literature at the Bonney Watson chapel at 4 p.m. Monday.
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Mary F. Rausch
University of Washington Extension Division
Seattle General Hospital
Herbert H. Gowen
U. of W
Bonney- Watson Chapel
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