Renew Fight to Grant Each Soldier 300 Bonus Demand
The Central Labor Council and Parents' Association of Washington state renew their push for a government paid 300 bonus for every soldier and sailor. They call for a 200 bonus bill and seek broader labor coordination, including forming a Seattle Union Savings Bank. A board to manage these efforts was appointed. The council also asks state lawmakers to set salaries for school board members and resolutions urging President to replace Postmaster General Burleson for his conduct toward telephone and teleoperators.
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Washington State
Central Labor Council
National Capital
Washington
Congress
Labordel
Jation
Nesday
Seattle
Union Savings and Association
Genal Burleson
New Soldier Host to Build Roadways
The bureau of public works announces that 29 states will need 103 541 returned soldiers and sailors for road building work this year. Other states have not yet been heard from.
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Washington
Bb. C
Bureau of Public Works
The Ohio Comforts Mornings At The Basement Store
The Ohio stands as a cozy hub on frosty mornings with paper and kindling ready. A lit match warms a kitchen that becomes the center of breakfast time and baking, eight minutes to oven readiness for biscuits or corn bread. Seven minutes later hot water arrives for dishes and laundry. The Basement Store.
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Ohio
Burnett Is Moved From City to County Jail
Norman E. Burnett a shipyard employee charged with the murder of his wife and two small children has been transferred from the city jail to the county jail. He is kept separate and only his attorney and authorities may visit. He continues to protest his innocence.
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Norman E. Burnett
Shipyard Employe
Burnett
Civil Service Case All Tangled Up
The civil service commission will again hear the appeal for reinstatement of two police officers, Sergt. Fred T. Smart and Patrolman W. T. Stevens, next Tuesday evening. They were dismissed for alleged theft of 67 dollars in a poker raid. Four witnesses gave four different stories on the stand Tuesday night.
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The
Civil Service Commission
Fred T. Smart
W. T. Stevens
Aldrich Arrested on Confidence Charge in Chicago
Charles H. Aldrich was arrested in Chicago today on a confidence game charge brought by Frank C. Patten, a real estate man. Patten claims Aldrich borrowed $700 on security and was improperly repaid. Aldrich denies the accusations and was released on a $2,000 bond.
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Chicago
Jan
Charles H. Aldrich
Frank C. Patten
Patten
Aldrich
Twenty-Foot Fall Death at Willamette Iron & Steel Works
Arthur West died after falling from a boat to the dock twenty feet below at the Willamette Iron & Steel Works plant in Portland yesterday. West was a prominent figure in Zion City TL with a father who was mayor and five sons in major public posts.
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Portland
Jan
Arthur West
Willamette Iron & Steel Works
West
Zion City
Democrats Appoint State Party Workers in King County
King County Democrats appoint six chairs to run the county central committee. They are M. W. Taylor for national interests H. D. Folsom Jr for state affairs A. B. Ernet for county affairs M. G. Ringenberg for organization W. D. Lane for industrial and labor interests Col. J. M. Hawthorne for re adjustment and reconstruction.
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King County
M. W. Taylor
H. D. Folsom, Jr
A. B. Ernet
M. G. Ringenberg
W. D. Lane
Col. J. M. Hawthorne
Allied Veterans Band Performs At Metropolitan Tonight
The Allied War Veterans band of 60 musicians and entertainers, fresh from the front, plays at the Metropolitan on Wednesday evening for one night only. Their program blends music with reminiscences of war experiences.
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Allied War Veterans’ Band
Metropolitan
Speed Discharge of 13th Division Men
CAMP LEWIS January 9. The discharge of 110000 men, about half of the 13th division, authorized in orders received Wednesday, will be speeded up. Maj. Gen. Leitch says all unnecessary paper work will be omitted to hasten the process.
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Camp Lewis
Leitch
Appeal for Epiros annexation to Greece sent from Seattle
The Epiroetic union of Seattle asks President Wilson to influence the peace conference to annex Northern Epiros to Greece. The appeal was sent through Kotolaris, president of the organization, to France.
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Wilson
Epiros
Greece
France
Epiroetic Union of
Seattle
Kotolaris
Organization
Ambassador in Italy may quit
Paris reports that Thomas Nelson Page American ambassador to Italy will retire soon after the strain of the war. Page famed author before his 1913 appointment was born April 23 1853 in Oakland county Virginia.
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Italy
Paris
Thomas Nelson Page
Oakland County
Virginia
Vital Statistics Marriages and Births Listings
A compiled list records marriages of Boer G. Dickenson with Dede Prage and multiple partners in Seattle and Beattie, births across numerous Seattle addresses in December and January, and a set of complaints including desertion and cruelty. Deaths include Taura Tee and Pansy Trent among others with full addresses and dates.
Reduced Prices on Wall Papers in Clearance Sale
Broken Lines of Wall Papers Sharply Reduced for Clearance features imported French and English hangings with 62 living and 44 bedroom patterns. Overprinted silk papers 30 inches wide 60¢, imitation grasscloth 40¢, attractive bedroom patterns 10¢ to 45¢, borders 5¢. Remnants in one and two-room quantities. third floor estimates on request.
Basement Store Ad Sells Crepe Pajamas and Boudoir Caps
One piece pink crepe pajamas in bluebird or butterfly design priced at 3.25 and 3.50. Boudoir caps in silk and satin with lace offered at 0.35 and 0.50. Local basement store advertisement.
Domestic Rugs Clearance Offers on Small Lot Patterns
Small lots of domestic rugs offered at clearance prices. Six Axminster rugs sized 8-3x10-6 priced at 36 dollars. Twelve rugs sized 9x12 priced at 38 dollars 10.00 and 45.00. highlights include diverse patterns and discount tiering for bulk purchases.
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Axminster
Royal Turkish Rugs at Reduced Prices
Domestic rugs reproduced in fine Oriental patterns and colors offered at discount. Nine by twelve foot rugs now $65 each and one nine by ten foot rug priced at $55.00. Third Floor.
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aeua_Re
Canada links in British round the world air routes
Two official airways charted as Canada's connection in the empire network. The All-Red Route links St Johns Newfoundland with Victoria British Columbia via Quebec Montreal and Ottawa along the CPR through national parks. The Sunset airway runs from St Johns through Sydney Halifax Fredericton Quebec Montreal Toronto Winnipeg then to Prince Albert Edmonton and Prince Rupert with branch routes planned to connect to American airways.
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Canada
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Victoria
British Columbia
Quebec
Montreal
Ottawa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Sydney
Halifax
Fredericton
Toronto
Winnipeg
Prince Albert
Edmonton
Prince Rupert
Pacific
American Airways
Ask Commission to Judge Memorials in Washington State
A special committee of the Washington state chapter of the American Institute of Architects presented memorial suggestions at the 24th annual dinner and convention at the Woman's University Club. The proposals include a state memorial museum for the University of Washington and a large war memorial in Seattle's civic center. D. Rh. Huntington, institute president, urged organizing a state art commission to evaluate war memorials.
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Olympia
Capitol
University of Washington
Civic Center
Seattle
Washington State
American Institute of Architects
Woman's University Club
D. Rh. Huntington
Institute
Steamer Kestrel Arrives After Eleven Days Overdue
The steamer Kestrel reached Honolulu after 11 days overdue from Fanning Island 1,100 miles away. The vessel with 35 crew and six passengers was stranded when fuel oil ran out, but is now safe.
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Kestrel
Honolulu
Keatre
Fanning Island
Annual smoker at University Saturday
The first big mixer of the college year at the University of Washington will be held Saturday night in the university gymnasium under the auspices of the associated student body. Returned university soldiers will be the center of attraction and attempts to get the freshmen acquainted will be made.
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University of Washington
University
Great Demand for Machinists With Training
War needs boost skilled labor as demand for trained machinists exceeds supply while unskilled work slows. Y M C A offers intensive courses in Lathe Shaping Drill Press and Bench Work with expert instructors and practical results. Completion flexibility allowed with no extra charge. Inquiries at Room 210 Y M C A Building Mourth and Madison and details provided.
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Y. M. Co
Mourth
Madison
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Aurora Ave
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