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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1919
Page
5
Ashington reports Director General warns wage hikes must raise per man pay. proposes foremen at the Island shipyard receive a two dollar weekly increase instead of six. He links raises to production gains, asserts government contracts depend on steady work, and stresses skilled labor to meet costs and secure orders.
Directory style listing for Seattle firms includes attorneys at law P Krall established 1997 with free nation address 215 Burke Bidg. other lawyers P GonrIn. references to Olympia Foundry Co and Western Rubber Co. Also notes chattel loans, chiropractors, dentists W Wharton, and a detective agency Protpic Court Detective with operatives.
Broadway high school advances toward the city cage championship with a perfect season, facing Ballard and Lincoln in key games. Queen Anne and North Enders chase wins as Lincoln fights to reclaim the lead while West Seattle and Franklin clash for the cellar spot.
The document lists class of work with weekly wages for shipyard trades including ship fitters 64, riveters 66, erectors 66, tank testers 66, clippers caulkers 46, carpenters 46, boiler installation 66, bolters 54, drillers reamers 54 per week.
Six hundred twenty five foals in 1918 remain eligible for the Kentucky Futurity to be trotted in 1921. They are owned by 147 breeders across 29 states and Canada, showing the event’s national scope since its 1893 start. Stallions represented total ninety one, with Moko absent from training due to injury but linked to past winners Ferenc Manrico The Real Lady.
Clark Griffith answers where Babe Ruth should play. He argues Ruth should be at first base regularly and would soon become a better first baseman than Jack Melvinis ever was.
A man armed with a large gun robbed Nick Shifie at the Coast Hotel located at 10th Ave and King St on Wednesday night, taking 240 dollars.
Officers report the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen is organized on a peace basis and 100 percent strong. The wartime group aims to unify timber workers under a stable structure and future cooperation.
Fragmentary market data lists live geese hens turkeys and various meats. Mentions pork veal beef beef cattle milk and prices per unit but lacks clear figures or destinations.
Vancouver remains atop standings as Seattle struggles in rough game. Mickey MacKay and Cully Wilson figure prominently with fines and suspicions of intentional blows, Taylor and Harris contributing goals for Vancouver. Walker leads Seattle while Lehman shuts down many attempts in a chaotic era.
The piece previews upcoming boxing showdowns with Schuman and Mitchie in Tacoma, Trambitas in Portland, and a smoker at Crystal Pool two weeks away. Seattle fans await performances by Ingle, Tracabitas, Mitchell, Ridley, Salt, and potential rematches including Herman. Local fighters like Harrahan, Gorman, Harper, Murphy, Tucker, and Kenna are noted for possible bouts and workouts.
Little Rock announces the signing of a Davidson college rookie named Hengeveld. He is currently in military service but expects discharge soon.
Augie Kieckhefer, recently dethroned world three cushion champion, faces a crowded field with four challengers the next in line Gus Copulos Mob Cannefax Clarence Jackson and Pierre Maupome. Intervals between matches extend the wait beyond this season as De Oro’s title reign continues amid upcoming challenges and changes in venue.
Fort Worth Texas February 27 Jean Willard has begun light training for the July bout with Jack Denney. Promoter Rickard, in town for a conference with the champion, says an announcement on the site may be possible within three weeks. Several big cities are courting the fight but offers will remain confidential.
The St Louis Browns will have two catchers Walter Mayer and Josh Billings who previously stayed on the bench. Mayer backed Schalk with the White Sox and saw Red Sox work, while Billings watched from Cleveland as O Neill handled backstopping. If Hank Severeid returns from the army the duo may still be sidelined.
The Shreveport club reportedly offered for Mike Massey formerly with the Boston Braves. Massey joined Providence in the Powell and Rehg trade and did not play last season due to naval enlistment.
More than 400 sportsmen met at the Labor Temple annex to oppose senate bills 99 and 127 and house bill 147, urging protection of hunting and fishing in Washington. Speakers denounced state game department moves and urged new members to fight the measures at Olympia.
Report indicates several Cubs pitchers will travel to West Baden or Hot Springs in early March at their own expense to prepare for the California training trip. President Manager Mitchell says he knows nothing beyond what he has heard and that players act on their own initiative.
The American association schedule drafted by A' Tinrene and the league committee has been adopted despite protests from Roger Bresnahan. The season will open April 23 with Western teams facing Eastern rivals to start the ball.
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