Efforts Afoot to Use Soldiers as Strikebreakers at Shipyards
W F Harris secretary treasurer and employment director reports shipyard job ads targeting discharged service men. He says men offered 4.16 dollars a day unloading a tool at the yard refused the work, while others were told watchmen posts were filled but other work available. Harris suspects a deliberate strikebreaking attempt by the Employers' Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FR. Harris
Borera
Harris
Alaska
Employers’ Association
Executor Donates $600 to Firlands Hospital Aid
Executor of Lizzie BE of Salisbury in McCook county South Dakota turned over a $600 check to the city treasurer on Thursday to aid work at the Firlands hospital for consumptives. The will provides several bequests to institutions and charities across the country.
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Lizzie BE
Salisbury
McCook County
South Dakota
Firlands Hospital
Princess of Pless amid war toll and exile
As World War I reshaped loyalties English readers wonder about the fate of Daisy Weat the Princess of Pless born in England who married Prince Heinrich of Germany. For twenty years she ruled the Silesian castle before war forced her separation from Britain and scrutiny by German authorities. Is she surviving the hardship and hatred of wartime Germany.
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Germany
Pless
Daisy Weat
Heinrich
Silesia
England
Tacoma Flood Strikes Region. Railways and Power Fail
Heavy rains disrupt rail service and cut power as flooding swamps the lower Puyallup valley. La Grande hydro plant out of commission. davison sends crew to clear dam gates. Interurban and Northern Pacific lines blocked. Milwaukee bridge spans washed out. Water supply at risk for Puyallup if North Puyallup bridge fails.
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Tacoma
Puyallup
Pilent
la Grande
Davison
Northern Pacific
High Wader
Seattle
Milwaukee
Puyallup River
Bellingham
Wenatchee
Vancouver
B. C
Puyallup Valley
Seattle Boulevard
North Puyallup
City of
Baker frees 113 conscientious objectors at Leavenworth
Washington January 23 The release of 113 conscientious objectors held at Fort Leavenworth Kansas was ordered yesterday by Secretary Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Leavenworth, Kan
Baker
Auto Union Calls for Mayor Recall
The Central Labor council demanded the recall of Mayor Hanson in a Wednesday resolution. Auto Drivers' union proposer C. O. EK. Anderson introduced the measure and the body recorded no dissent. The resolution also called for an investigation of the city detention station for vice disease victims and the health department. Hanson was named as the author of the detention station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Central Labor Council
C. O. EK. Anderson
Auto Drivers’ Union
Health Department
Congress Allocates 25000 for Alaska Herring Industry Inspection
A wire from Washington reports Congress has set aside a 25000 sundry civil service bill to fund the installation of a toro system for inspection and supervision of new herring packing industries in Alaska.
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Congress
Civil Service
Alaska
Washington
Denver stock show steer sells for 60 cents a pound
A champion steer weighing 1400 pounds at the Denver stock show was sold to Western Meat Company of San Francisco for 60 cents per pound.
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Denver
Col
Western Meat Company of
San Francisco
Raging Torrents Cause Damage in Chehalis Region
Chehalis and Newaukum valleys report record high water, flooding roads and bridges. Old timers note water equals 1884 levels. Pacific highway paving washed out, a small bridge lost, rural mail routes disrupted, streetcar traffic halted, and communications limited. Damage totals remain to be estimated for days.
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Chemalis
Chehalie
Newaukum
Hall Communication
Portland
Tacoma
Beattie
Pacific Highway
Chehalis
Foreman Named Traffic Manager at Port
E. J. Foreman, former assistant manager for the port commission, was named traffic manager by the commissioners on Wednesday with a salary of 300 dollars a month. The port operates under commission government containing other appointed department heads. A new wage schedule from the engineer's department was approved and takes effect January 1.
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Commission
T. Lippy
Hubert Ridges
W. T. Christensen
Service Men Meet Sunday for World War Return Prep
Organizers of the ex service men urge every man who served in the world war to attend the meeting next Sunday at the Armory at 230 pm. Officers will be elected and a name for the ex service men's club chosen. Lieut H T Hanover says it will help returned soldiers seeking employment attend.
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United States
France
Lieut H. T. Hanover
Taxpayer Groups to Hear City Council Candidates
The Taxpayers' league and Federated Community clubs will meet at Good Main cafeteria 811% Second ave Friday January 24 1919 at 1246 p m to hear city council candidates. Senator T D Rockwell former state tax commission chair will speak on Taxation. Public invited.
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Taxpayers’ League
Federated Community Clubs
Second Ave
T. D. Rockwell
State Tax Commission
Weather Bureau Extends Southwonat Storm Warnings
The Weather Bureau ordered continued storm warnings Thursday morning as fresh to strong southerly gales are forecast for Thursday and Friday.
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Southwonat
Weather Bureau
Wales
Tiromo Quinine Laxative Box Signature Highlight
An old advertisement notes a product labeled Tiromo Quinine tablets marketed to relieve colds and grip, with Groves signature on the box and a price of 20 cents. The claim centers on removing the cause of symptoms.
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Groves
Poslam Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
An advertising note promotes Poslam to treat itching eruptions eczema acne and surface skin conditions. It claims rapid relief and healing power and invites readers to obtain a free sample from Emergency Laboratories 243 W 47th St New York City Poslam soap medicated with Porlam is recommended for tender skin.
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W. 47Th St
New York City
Northern Bank to Pay Only 90 Percent
Deputy Bank Examiner Edwards says no dividends for Northern Bank depositors for at least three months. He notes a 10 percent dividend hoped for in January 1919 was stalled by ongoing litigation and court delays due to the Spanish flu. New attorneys now handle cases, but final disposition remains uncertain.
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Edwards
Itis
Davenman and Oldmham
Hoover Denies Senate Charge On Packe rs and Prices
Paris January 23 Herbert Hoover denied in the Senate charge that he acted for American packing interests. He said he aimed to help farmers with a joint October conference of farmers and 40 packers and a government rep to set pork export prices for a square deal and protect small packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Herbert Hoover
United States Senate
Chicago
Swift & Co
Food Administration
Central Labor Council urged funds for Vancouver strike
The Central Labor Council in Seattle asks all local unions to raise funds to aid 86 laundry girls on strike in Vancouver British Columbia. The appeal seeks financial support to sustain the workers during the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Central Labor Council
Vancouver
Probing Flu Handling at Washington State College
An official investigation into mishandling of the influenza casualty at Washington State College begins under Col. Lewis. Testimony began yesterday and continues today as the Northwest A T C units are scrutinized.
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State College
Coroner Probing Patterson Death At Sea View Hotel
Coroner C. C. Tiffin is investigating the sudden death of John Patterson 60 a boilermaker found in his room at the Sea View hotel 2041 First avenue. Patterson had recently recovered from influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Tiffin
John Patterson
Seaview Hotel
First Ave
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