Seattle phone strike ends with tentative one year contract
Seattle telephones workers return to work after union votes amid a Pacific coast directive to resume service at once. A one year contract from June 16 1919 to June 16 1920, and an adjusted board for grievances, resolve retroactive pay and discriminatory concerns, with Yakima locals voicing protest but likely to join.
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Seattle
San Francisco
J. P. Noonan
The
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Grasser
Jack Quinn
Wire Control Board
Chicago
International
Springfield
Illinois
University of Idaho names Washington engineer to head dept
Moscow Idaho July 21 Professor H J Macintire formerly associate professor at the University of Washington will head the mechanical engineering department at the University of Idaho next academic year. He fills the vacancy caused by Professor H G Miller’s return to his Spokane consultation practice.
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Moscow
Idaho
H. J. Macintire
University of Washington
University of Idaho
H. G. Miller
Spokane
Clever Pickpocket May Be in Seattle
Police believe a purse snatchers ring is operating at the Pike Place market. Mrs. A Won of 100 Erieave lost $300 cash personal papers and house key while shopping Saturday afternoon. A search of the market failed to reveal the handbag and officers suspect a dip using a razor to lift the purse.
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A. Won
Static electricity sparks $50,000 blaze in Marysville plant
In Marysville California on July 21 a fire caused by static electricity damaged the Union Oil company plant. An oil truck used as a development spot exploded its gasoline tank injuring driver Ed Williams and destroying the entire local facility.
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Marysville
Cal
Union Ol Company
Ed Williams
Team of horses runs away with express wagon in Battery Street incident
A wagon belonging to Thomas Tracey of 2314 First Ave. was frightened Saturday afternoon on Battery Street between First and Western Avenues. The team ran, stopping only when one horse fell and broke a leg.
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Thomas Tracey
First Ave
Battery Et
First
Western Aves
Profit-Sharing Drives Labor Capital Understanding
Seattle visit by photoplay star Frank A. Keenan highlights profit sharing as a key step in resolving the labor capital economic problem. He argues strikes fail to settle fundamental issues and urges greater participation by workers and firms to stabilize and improve performance.
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Frank Keenan
Frank A. Keenan
Seattle
The
Star
Keenan
New York
First Woman Sentenced for Making Moonshine
Mrs Thelma Doan, 3423 Burke Ave, the first woman convicted in a United States district court on a moonshining charge, was sentenced by Judge Neterer to six months in King County Jail and a $500 fine. She was arrested March 23, 1919, with trial July , and the judge warned bootleggers the government would pursue violators vigorously. Defense was William C. Keith. government agent Charlotte Kolmitz assisted.
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Thelma’ Donan
Burkeave
United States District Court
Neterer
King County
Heit
Wm. C. Keith
Dean
Charlotte Kolmitz
United States District Attorney
Wrecks and Riots in English Town Amid Pension Dispute
Luton England saw rioting after a peace parade when demobilized soldiers protested a mayoral decision. Demonstrators burned the town hall wrecked shops and injured several people before military forces restored order in the straw plaiting center near London.
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Luton
England
United Press
Cane acreage falls in 1919 across United States
Washington July 21 reports from field agents of the bureau of crop estimates show sugar cane acreage in 1919 at 509000 acres, down from 527000 acres in 1918. The figures cover all cane varieties grown by planting stalks or joints and exclude sorghum and other seeded cane.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Department of Agriculture
English fly killer breaks American record in wartime
London reports Ernest Watson of Tunbridge Wells claims to have destroyed over 400 million flies in a year on various fronts with his own invention, surpassing John Dawson the American expert who killed 25 million flies at Cleveland Ohio. The piece questions how experts count their victims.
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London
John Dawson
Cleveland
Ohio
Ernest Watson
Tunbridge Wrells
Watson
Cost of Skagit Power Still Uncertain This Week
Seattle awaits City Engineer Dimock's return from the Skagit River project as he prepares an estimate for the first unit and the eventual cost of power to residents. Superintendent Ross argues that the selling price will hinge on factors beyond construction cost, including whether extension poles are funded by bonds or earnings.
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Seattle
Skagit
A. H. Dimock
J. DD. Ross
Dimock
Refuses to be Dead Despite Three War Death Reports
Lloyd B. Ingram, a former 157th Infantry of the 35th Division, insists he is alive despite three war department death notices. Living in Ellsworth, Kansas, he cites letters to friends claiming the reports are false and promises to reveal himself to prove the mistake.
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Salina
Kans
War Department
Lloyd BK. Ingram
157Th Infantry
Ellsworth
Highest Class Dentistry Promise with Guaranteed Satisfaction
Modern dental practice with fully trained dentists and state board certificates visible on the wall. Large volume enables lower prices while offering painless services and a money back guarantee. Free examination and cost estimate provided by an experienced dentist to assess needs.
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State Dental Board
Board of Dental Examiners
Should They Tell Their Secrets
A caller writes about a past misstep and a hiding life in a road show chorus. She fears confessing to a loving partner who might never forgive her and asks Miss Grey for guidance on whether to reveal her history or keep it hidden. She worries about social judgment and potential loss of love.
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Miss Grey
Seattle
Filipinos Expect Independence from December Congress
Filipino delegates return from the United States confident regular congress will grant independence for the Philippine Islands when it meets in December. They express enthusiasm over the warm reception they received in the states.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
Congress
Eleventh Week of Ford Libel Trial Opens
The Ford million-dollar libel suit against the Chicago Tribune began its eleventh week in Mount Clemens Michigan with arguments over admissibility of testimony. Ford sat with his lawyers or strolled in the courtyard during the morning session.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
United Press
Ford
Chicago Tribune
Arbitration May Undo Chicago Construction Strike
Chicago leaders formed a six member board of union builders to bargain with employers who have locked out 100000 workers on city area projects. Parleys start late today with hopes for amicable settlement as a street car and elevated line strike appears unlikely if fare increases enable higher pay.
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Chicago
United Press
Thomas Edempey
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Burglary at Lun din Garage Targets Auto Parts and Overalls
Burglars forced entry to the garage of Alfred H. Lun din at 6309 Alki Ave Sunday and stole an auto robe spark plugs automobile tools bike chains and a pair of overalls. Lundin says he will trade the overalls for the rest of the loot if returned.
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Alfred H. Lundin
Alki Ave
Lundin
Car men vote on wage increase and bonus plan
A referendum by the street car union will be held in the car barns on Friday to decide if Thomas F. Morphine’s proposed raise and a 5 percent end of year bonus are accepted. The plan would raise wages to at least 5.50 and 6.00 max, with a six month survey to adjust for cost of living.
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Thomas F. Murphine
Public Utilities
Labor Temple
Morphine
J. A. Stevenson
Cess
New York Visitors Plan Seattle Trip August 9 10
A party of 135 men and women from New York will visit Seattle on August 9 and 10 as the last leg of a coast to coast tour arranged by the department of the interior in conjunction with the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. If you consider the world worsening take something for your liver. When you think of advertising, think of The Star.
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New York
Seattle
Department of the Interior
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
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