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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1918

Page

10

Discharge of Wire Men Put Up to Wilson

President Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers wires Secretary Wilson charging Western Union with locking out workers at multiple offices. About 80 in Atlanta 40 in New Orleans 30 in Washington 20 in Oklahoma City and 10 in Cincinnati reported detained as labor tensions rise and union culpability debated. The message urges government action and cites Carlton’s promise to address the issue.

Chicago J. Konenkamp Commercial Telegraphers W. Th. Wilson Western Union W. T. Wilson Atlanta New Orleans Washington Oklahoma City Cincinnati Carlton Wilson United States

Firebug Seen Flee Burning House on 20th Ave

An incendiary fire at 2001 20th Ave W was started by kerosene and a match. Neighbor J D B Bowich extinguished the blaze with a garden hose shortly after midnight while occupant Mrs Sadie Gottlich slept inside. Firebug seen running away before flames erupted.

20Th Ave. W J. D B. Bowich Sadie Gottlich

Seattle Firm Builds 6000 Ton US Emergency Fleet Vessels

The Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Co of Seattle becomes the first Pacific coast shipyard to win a contract for six 6000 ton wooden vessels for the Emergency Fleet Corporation. The ships exceed 300 feet in length and the keel for the first is laid as work proceeds.

Puget Sound

Schwab Honors San Francisco Shipyards For Fast Construction

Charles M. Schwab, director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, awarded first honor pennants to Moore Shipbuilding Company and Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation of San Francisco. He called them the championship yards of the world. Schwab’s San Francisco tour may delay his Seattle appearance. The Bethlehem plant was declared the best in the world.

Charles M. Schwab Moore Shipbuilding Company Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation San Francisco Schwab Seattle Hebhiehem

Cotton Named Largest Export From Seattle In May Report

The May report by Collector Roscoe M. Drumheller shows Puget Sound ports handled 204 American ships and 192 foreign vessels entering, with 204 foreign and 173 American ships clearing. American arrivals totaled 92,526 tons, foreign 220,518 clearances, with cargo value imports at 27,970,558 and exports 31,987,134. Total customs receipts for the month were 575,737.47. The largest import was rubber, and the largest export cotton, followed by steel.

Roscoe M. Drumheller Puget Sound Grays Harbor

Press Club Night At Schwab Shipbuilders Meeting

The Seattle Press Club plans a shipbuilders night during Charles M Schwab visit between July 13 and 20. Local leaders and executives will gather at the quarters for a spirited session. A Grand Pacific contract with regional shipbuilders will trigger immediate construction of five steel steamships, with five more possible pending negotiations.

Seattle Prece Club Charles M. Schwab Charles Pies Schwab Prince Rupert B. C Grand Pacific

Campbell to rig 16 Seattle ships this year

George Campbell, 72 Columbia Street, wins contracts for rigging 16 new Shipping Board ships under construction at local yards.

Campbell Seattle George Campbell Columbia St New Shipping Board

Alaska Steamship Co. Receives Nine Standard Freighters

The Alaska Steamship Company and the Pacific Steamship Company have been awarded nine standard size ocean freighters by the United States Shipping Board for private operation in the board's interests. The ships will be operated to support national shipping needs and bolster maritime capacity during ongoing programs.

Alaska Steamship CO Alaska Steamship Company Pacific Steamship Company United States Shipping Board The Shipping Board

Rosseter to Inspect Seattle Harbor Facilities

John H. Rosseter, newly named director of operations for the United States Shipping Board, is due in Seattle Tuesday night to inspect harbor facilities. He will remain through Thursday. Seven Seattle owned schooners were chartered by New York and San Francisco interests to develop traffic between the Pacific coast and New Zealand and the South Sea islands, including the sailing vessels A. M. Baxter Albert Meyer Charlies R Wilson John A Kitsap and the steamer Belvedere.

John H. Rosseter United States Shipping Board Seattle New York San Francisco Pacific Coast New Zealand South Sea Islands A. M. Baxter Albert Meyer Charlies R. Wilson John A Kitsap Belvedere

Wrecked Schooner Expansion Arrives in Seattle From Suva

Captain N. Borrenson and crew reached Seattle on Saturday aboard the wrecked schooner Expansion from Suva Fiji. The vessel sailed from San Francisco April 13 with 16 683 cases of oil and was wrecked on a reef near the Suva channel May 28. The ship was a complete loss and only 8 000 cases of the cargo were saved.

N. Borrenson Seattle Suva Fiji Islands San Francisco Suva Channel

Shipyard Athletes Face Eight-Hour Workday Policy

Shipyard workers who play ball must complete eight hours of work for eight hours of pay. Half days for practice are abolished and athletes risk red tickets from employment officers for inefficiency. The rule targets ball players among the shipyard staff to ensure full work output.

Red Cross seeks sphagnum moss workers for war dressings

The Red Cross calls for help to curb blood loss for soldiers by collecting sphagnum moss for dressing pads. With only about 10 to 12 women available instead of 100, volunteers are urged to report to the surgical dressings department between Third and Fourth Avenues to work daily. Schoolchildren can participate. even one hour a day can aid in making 25 000 pads before September first.

Marton American Jewelry CO KODAK Jacobs, P.I RED Cross Ned Crow Ume Red Crowson University Red Crows

Ad men winning war pledge echoed at San Francisco meeting

In San Francisco on July 8 the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World declared advertising must aid the war effort. Leaders from New York Chicago Montreal and more discussed public information roles while a British Britannia tank and large flag procession highlighted the convention.

Florea Associated Advertising Clubs of the World W. C. D'Arcy W. H. Johns New York Paul F Fauat Chicago F. W. Stewart Montreal Chas. M. Schwab

Doctors Pick for U S Soldier Boys by Col Caldwell

Col Caldwell of the National Army Medical Corps oversees commissioning medical reserve corps officers and ranks Sammy's doctor. The task of selecting doctors for soldiers is crucial to keep troops healthy and able to fight. Caldwell, once war superintendent of Alleghany Pa General Hospital, leads the effort.

E. W. Caldwell National Army Medical Corps Sammy Col Caldwell Alleghany Pa

Germany plans world news service backed by Pan Germans

Amsterdam dispatch reports Germany preparing a vast postwar news operation to spread Teutonic views. The plan includes forming a National Dutch News Agency at The Hague as the initial step.

The Star Amsterdam Germany Hague

Ryan declines job as secretary to Lister

George FE. Ryan state director of food protection was offered the secretaryship to Governor Lister on Monday and declined. H. J. Welty, former secretary, took charge Monday of the Seattle office of the state industrial insurance commission.

George FE. Ryan Lister H. J. Welty Seattle State Industrial Insurance Commission

Precinct 238 Minute Men to Meet at Beacon Hill School

Superior Judge Clay Allen and Sergi Chiswell of the First Canadian overseas contingent will speak at a Precinct 238 Minute Men meeting. The event is scheduled for Tuesday at p.m. at Beacon Hill School.

Clay Allen Sergi. Chiswell Beacon Hill School

Young Men’s Hebrew Association Hosts Charity Penny Raffle

The Young Men's Hebrew Association raised funds for the soldiers' and sailors' fund by a penny raffle at Fortuna Park on Sunday.

Young Men's Hebrew Association Fortuna Park

British Chief Praises Yanks With Americans on the Somme

Lord Milner praises American troops after reviewing a regiment from the Hamel division. He calls them veteran in bearing and well drilled, with Australians noting they fight as well as march. Officers recall their courage and skill shown at the Marne.

Somme Lord Milner United Press Hamel Marne

England to Pay Huge Pensions to War Veterans

Special to The Star reports England will fund royal pensions for incapacitated soldiers and dependents. For 1918-1919 costs reach 225 million dollars, with 200 million anticipated in 1930 and a 50 million drop per decade, totaling over 3.5 billion dollars through pension disbursement plus ongoing casualties from the war.

Star London England

Public education on fish as food discussed at commerce room meeting

Food administration officials tell buyers and the public that most know little about fish beyond salmon. A fair price scale for summer catches will be set at the meeting.

Charles J. Hebbard of Commerce

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