Shipyard workers win cars in patriotic fund raffle
J. P. McCoskrie a shipworker bound for Camp Lewis wins a Marmon car through The Star Tobacco Fund raffle. His wife and costs of living cited. sale price set at 4000 dollars. John C. Norman and E B White also win cars. Norman exempt from draft as Standard Oil official. White wins Buick sedan. Fred F. Hopkinson, shipbuilder, wins Maxwell car with ticket 24377.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McCoskrie
MecCoskrie
KK. FF. White
John C. Norman
Moses
Star Tobacco Fund
McCroskrie
Camp Lewis
King
McCoskrie
Altho
Standard Oil
Richmond Beach
Mra
EB. F. White
37Th Ave
Maxwell
Fred F. Hopkinson
47Th Ave
Seattle Milkmen Decline Tug of War at Carnival
Sailor Fred Henry sought milkmen for a tug of war at the Seattle Girls' Victory carnival on the university campus July 23 to 28. He argued milk strength, but decided the milkmen were too thin to grip the rope, leading to plans for a greased pig race instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Fred Henry
Seatte
Freddie
Mil
Henry
Oakland Ship Workers Return to Jobs After Short Strike
Six thousand shipyard workers resumed work in Oakland today ending a two day strike that began Monday when 3500 boilermakers refused to work over back pay disputes tied to Macy wage scale reclassification. More than 10000 men were out yesterday with 2500 yard laborers striking in sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Macy
Bethlehem Corporation
Ship Without Rivets Launched in England
The first rivetless ship in the empire is in the water in London. Electric welding bonds plates saving 20 to 25 percent in money time and material. Riveters eliminated and authorities predict the method will soon become universal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Empire
Union Referendum On Overtime In Seattle
Hope Lodge No. 79 of the International Association of Machinists votes on overtime work for union members in Seattle. Affiliated bodies endorse prohibiting overtime regardless of pay. lodge members in factories and foundries expected to favor the question though no outcome predictions are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Seattle
Central Labor Council and
Metal Trades Council
Foe Would Release Aland Prisoners
United States Ambassador Mortis reports Finland says Germany will release American and British prisoners from Aland in exchange for German prisoners held by the Allies. The released prisoners include Professor Henry C. Emery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
United States
Mortis
Finland
Germany
Aland Island
Profemor
Henry C. Emery
Miller offers to aid Skagit fight
Congressman John F. Miller pledges to stay in Washington after adjournment and assist Mayor Hanson in securing authority to develop the Skagit power site. His wife was escorted by the mayor en route to Washington on Tuesday.
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Miller
Skagit
Washington, D. C
Congress
Hanson
Washington
Former Mayor Had Life Insurance Policies Reported
A will indicates the former mayor held life insurance policies totaling about $10,000. The document notes the existence of these policies and their approximate value as part of estate details.
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Suort
von Hindenburg
Tee
Villa
Mexico
Florence
Second and
Union
Title Insurance
Carry Optical Co. Eyesight Specialists
England
Chehalis
W. G. la Follette
Utica
N. Y
Lewia
Albert Hansen
Second Ave
Madison
Frederick &Nelson
Pasement
AP Hey
Copenhagen
Russia
Delft
Aleo
Arthur Guy Empey
U. S
Adjutant General's Office
Amsterdam
German Federal Council
Vossiche Zeitung
Berlin
Foe
John F. Miller
St. Basement
Iano
Norfolk
Madras
Mitchel
New York
John Purroy Mitchel
Mary Purroy Mitchel
Olive Mitchel
Salesrocan
New York Board of Aldermen
Duchy of Brunswick
Hinko Hinkovich
Taylor
Municipal Club
Wington Annex
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