Unions Fight Matthews as Possible Mediator in Strike
Seattle longshoremen oppose Dr. Mark A. Matthews as an arbitrator to aid Henry M. White in the ongoing strike. Leaders say outsiders lack understanding of dock conditions and should not dictate terms. Mediator White plans talks with Longshoremen’s Executive Board from San Francisco arrivals. A Milwaukee guard, A. Robinson, reported fending off an attack from 10 men near his home.
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Mark A. Matthews
Moe
Henry M. White
Dr. Matthews
Marshall Wright
Seattle
Longshoremen’s Association
Wright
White
The
Longshoremen's Union
San Francisco
Employers’ Association
A. A. Robinson
Milwaukee Dock
MeLaughlin
Seattle delegates present Metlakatla totem pole at Rotary convention
At the closing session in Cincinnati, Seattle delegates presented the president of the Ohio club a Metlakatla Indian totem pole. President H. W. Moulton of Seattle explained the symbols on the pole, drawing considerable interest on the convention floor.
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Seattle
Cincinnati
Ohio Club
H. W. Moulton
Orchestra to Play Sunday Concert at Volunteer Park
The Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra directed by John Spargur performs a park concert at Volunteer Park Sunday at 7 30 p m The program includes Sousa March Stars and Stripes Overture Weber Ballet Russe selections Lugini The Red Mill Intermezzo Whispering Willows Herbert Waltzes Tales of Vienna Woods Strauss Pan American Star Spangled Banner.
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Strauss
Herbert
Theosophical Lecture on The Purpose of Life
Mrs Josephine Wardall will lecture Sunday night at the Theosophical Hall on The Purpose of Life. Julius Friedman will provide violin selections.
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Theosophical
Josephine Wardall
Theosophical Hall
Afe
Julius Friedman
Fine Material Says Shepherd
A San Antonio dispatch reports European observers noting U S troops on the border and comparing Middle Western militia units to a varied Salonika force. It highlights Polish Company K of Milwaukee and Wisconsin first prize for field work, plus Chicago’s Fighth regiment, with remarks on American unity and segregation on streetcars.
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United Press
San Antonio
Tex
Bam
Texas Sands
Mexico
Joseph
Salonika
Wisconsin
Chicago
Fighth
F. A. Denison
Germans Lose Ground Near Foureaux and Delville Woods
British artillery tears into German positions as Gen Haig’s forces close on Foureaux and Delville woods. Germans retreat from trench networks as Verdun pressure eases and French advance from the Peronne heights threaten the enemy line. Repulsed German reconnaissance and artillery attacks near Moulin Soustavent Pamin Fleury Saint Die Belfort reported.
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London
Haig
Foureaux
Delville Woods
Verdun
Peronne
Somme
Paris
Moulin
Soustavent
Pamin
Fleury
Damioup
Saint Die
Belfort
Artillery Duel and Front Movements Reported
Gen Haig reports intense artillery combat on the British front with gas shells being used by the Germans. Austrian forces surrender Petrograd as Russian troops advance toward the Northern Galician border crossing swollen rivers to seize Austrian positions. Berlin says German submarines sunk British trawlers off the British east coast on July 17.
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London
Haig
Petrograd
Berlin
Sayville
Atx Briish
Admiralty
Army Uniforms Compared to Tailored Garments
A reader remarks that the American army resembles any other regiment with a familiar coat and state that Uncle Sam offers tailoring. The commenter praises the material as the best in the world and notes ongoing refinements.
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Uncle Sam
Welsh tenor Evan Williams visits Seattle for stadium festival
Akron born singer Evan Williams, famed Welsh tenor, arrives in Seattle on Saturday en route to Tacoma to perform with the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra and a 500 voice chorus at a stadium music festival Tuesday. Seattle's Elmer F. Conner elected head escort for Woodmen of the World at Denver gathering.
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Evan Williams
Akron
Seattle
Tacoma
Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra
Williams
Europe
Elmer F. Conner
Woodmen of the World
Denver
Operation Looms Big in Salvia's Case
Letter from Malcolm Stuart hints at an imminent operation for Margie Waverly. She ponders fear, waiting, and the idea of companionship as she faces anesthesia and the unknown. She asks him to hold hope and to write only if fate allows a future rendezvous.
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Malcolm Stuart
Vienna
Salvia
Margie Waverly
University factionalism sparks heated debate at Seattle campus
A liberal teacher championed open university administration while factions led by President Kane and Dean Bolton clashed over the Kane and anti Kane divide. Hart Lull and Sission era upheaval split the education department amid political influence accusations. The AAUP seeks evidence of outside political interference in later developments.
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Hart
Department of Education
E. O. Sission
Sission
Education
Montana
University of Washington
Reed College
Portland
Thomas F. Kane
Kane
American Association of University Professors
Club worker Mrs. Annavelle Worman dies at home
Mrs. Annavelle Worman prominent Seattle club and political worker dies Friday at her home 4809 Alkiave. She is survived by her husband William 8 Worman of Gorman & Co insurance department. Funeral set for Sunday at 5 p m from the residence with delegations from the women’s clubs attending.
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Annavelle Worman
Seattle
Alkiave
William 8. Worman
Insurance Department
Gorman & Co
Memory training for better face recall in daily life
The article outlines techniques to improve memory for faces through careful observation of distinctive features and associations. It cites examples like William Loeb Jr and Miss Corbett, explains how linking names to visuals aids recall, and notes an editor's note about future tips on dates and numbers from memory expert David Roth.
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Roth
William Loeb, Jr
Roosevelt
Port of
New York
Loeb
Early
Miss Corbett
Corbett
Armstrong
David Roth
General Bell to attend civilian camp at American Lake
General J Franklin Bell, head of the Western department, will visit Lake Portland next week to plan the civilian military training camp set to open at American Lake Washington in August. Enlistments for a one month term are being accepted.
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Portland
J. Franklin Bell
Western Department of the Army
American Lake
Washington
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