Special Course at Presidio Opens July 18
A special reserve officers training course for college students and faculty members will run at the Presidio from July 18 to September 16. Only men planning to attend a university next year or faculty members who can train as instructors are eligible. Uniforms, housing, private pay of 30 dollars a month, and housing will be provided. Applications go to the commandant University of Washington with name age former military instruction and where received and whether the applicant will attend a university next year. Enlistment of select service men skilled in certain lines is allowed in the engineers corps to fill shortages. Approved trades include auto repair, blacksmiths, cabinetmaking, calking, concrete foremen, cooks, machinists, buglers, photographers, plumbers, quarry men, surveyors, teamsters, telephone operators, timbermen and topographers.
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Presidio
University of Washington
Engineers’ Corps
Twenty two Dutch women run for office
The Hague July 6 Twenty two women were candidates in the general election held July 3. They belonged to nine different parties.
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the Hague
Mountain goats to get Snohomish County reserve
A proposal by the game commission would create a mountain goat reserve in Snohomish County if carried out. The item appears among varied local notices and civic items in the period’s telegraph and telephone column.
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Snohomish
Game Commission
Decies' Sister Fined for Refusing Dog License
Mrs Barclay of Luccan Ireland sister of Lord Decies married to Vivien Gould of New York was fined a shilling plus costs for refusing to take out a dog license in London on July 6.
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Decies
London
Scandinavian American Bank Promotes Personal Service
The Scandinavian American Bank, the largest savings bank in Washington, emphasizes personal acquaintance with depositors and patrons. Its deposits are guaranteed by the Washington Bank Depositors' Guaranty Fund and it is a member of the Federal Reserve Bank.
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Washington
The
Scandinavian American Bank
State of
Washington Bank Depositors’ Guaranty Fund
Federal Reserve Bank
Admiral Mayo Launched by Puget Sound Yard
The 2,500 ton auxiliary schooner Admiral Mayo was launched at the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Co. on Elliott Bay. Ruth Haines, daughter of A. F. Haines, served as sponsor. This was the last private contract for the war period, after which facilities go to the Shipping Board. Twelve vessels built since 1917, plus fourteen destroyers and other craft launched from government yards July 4.
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Admiral Mayo
Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Co
Elliott Bay
Ruth Haines
A. F. Haines
Pacific Steamship Co
Waa
Puget Sound Fridge & Dredge Co
Shipping Board
Masters and Mates of B C May Walk Out
Steamship companies in Vancouver threaten a walkout by masters and mates if the Canadian merchant service guild is not recognized within two weeks. The guild is a protective association for ship officers and leaders. The minister of labor noted no precedent for such organization.
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Vancouver
B.C
C. P. FR
Union Steamship Company
Fire damages Hercules Plant at Kenvil New Jersey
A morning fire damaged the Hercules Powder Company plant in Kenvil New Jersey. No explosions or injuries were reported. Fire officials said the blaze may have started from a cigarette stub, with winds pushing flames away from a T N T filled building.
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New York
Hercules Powder Company
Kenvil
N. J
Seattle Port Superior in Docks and Freight Handling
Hamilton Higday manager of the Seattle port commission says Seattle docks and freight handling equipment are far superior to San Francisco facilities after a ten day inspection tour of Southern ports with port engineer George F. Nicholson. Higday notes San Francisco itself admits Seattle superiority.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Hamilton Higday
Seattle Port Commission
George FE. Nicholson
Higday
California
Oakland
United States Shipping Board Commends War Effort Cooperation
The United States shipping board praises workers across shipyards railways and transportation facilities for enabling the July 4 launching program. F C Joubert of the steel construction division at the Philadelphia main office chairs transport efforts and lauds multiple national contributors.
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United States Shipping Board
F. C. Joubert
Division of Steel Construction
Philadelphia
Moore-Scott Wins Major Fleet Contract at Oakland
The United States Emergency Fleet Corporation awarded Moore-Scott Shipbuilding Co. of Oakland a $30,000,000 contract for 16 ships, including 10 freighters and six oil tankers, on Friday. Charles Piez, the general manager, announced the award.
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Shipping Board
United States Emergency Fleet Corporation
Moore-Scott Shipbuilding Co
Oakland
Charles Piez
Schwab Drives Rivet in Big Steel Tanker
In Oakland at the Moore shipbuilding plant the first rivet in a large steel tanker was driven by Charles M Schwab. The tanker is among 19 ships whose keels were laid after 17 freighters and destroyers were launched on July 4. Charles Pier and George Dickey held key roles in the operation.
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San Francisco
Moore Shipbuilding Plant
Oakland
Charles M Schwab
Charles Pier
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Holder-On
George Dickey
United States detains Maverick master amid conspiracy ties
A Pacific Port report says William J. P. Kessel, master of the Maverick, is being held by U S officials for alleged activity in a Hindu revolutionary conspiracy aided by Germany. Capt. Kessel arrived from the Orient on Friday. Also, Capt. Harry Parsons, a veteran Coast mariner and 28 year Victoria resident, has died.
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Pacific
United States
William J. P. Kessel
Germany
Capt. Kessel
Orient
Mariner
Victoria
B. C
Harry Parsons
Coast Mariner
Leslie Morrison Named New Dock Agent at Pier 2
Leslie JL Morrison, city passenger agent for the Alaska Steamship Co, was Friday appointed dock agent at Pier 2.
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Leslie JL. Morrison
Alaska Steamship Company
Butter and Margarine Ration Increased in Britain
The ministry of food announced a weekly butter and margarine ration increase from four to five ounces due to a surplus.
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The
Star
London
Ministry of Food
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