Tacoma Street Car Strike Sees Court Fight and Peace Talks
Tacoma Railway manager Bean presents a working agreement claimed as majority-backed by seven strikers, denounced by Seattle union leaders as robbery. City council delays ordinance on qualifications for street car workers as negotiations continue with President Leonard and Tacoma Seattle representatives.
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Bean
Tacoma
T 1 Company
Seattle
Traction Company General
Stuart Building
Louis Bean
Tacoma Railway Co
James A. Duncan
Traction Company
Leonard
C. A. Reynolds
Reynolds
Harold Preston
King County Council of Patriotic Service
Preston
Navy Yard Gate Open to Star's Movies
Secretary Daniels permits Star-Liberty Weekly to film Bremerton scenes at the navy yard in a feature about Navy life. Reporter Echo Zahl visits Bremerton and encounters Eddie Shannon, former Northwest lightweight champion now in Uncle Sam’s navy, directing a potato paring crew and coping with nickname taunts.
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Navy Yard
Daniels
Star-Liberty Weekly
Bremerton
Eddie Shannon
Seattle
Uncire Sam
Navy
Echo Zahi
Spud
Jacobs
Beatties Offer Big Bargains for Saturday Shopping
Beatties leading stores highlight choice bargains for Saturday. The Star features full details and urges readers to plan a profitable full day of shopping based on the ads in today’s edition.
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Beattie
Star. Org
Uime
Ada
Where Was Moses When the Light Went Out
Balmy Benny seeks the answer to a timeless riddle about Moses. He asks readers to write in with the solution for a chance to be featured. The Star invites participation from Seattle readers in the Benny cartoon feature by Gene Ahern.
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Moses
Ben
Balmy Benny
the Star
Seattle
Gene Ahern
Star
Kerensky Declares Death Penalty to Curb Cowards and Traitors
Russia declares the death penalty to clear the army of cowards and traitors as Premier Kerensky vows wholesale executions. A grenadier division commander is removed for refusing to shoot deserters while German forces push toward Cernovitz and Tarpol polstanislau fronts.
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Kerensky
Aswesde
Apnee
Kaiser
Crown Prince
Belgium
United Press
Tarnopol
Stanislau
Cernovitz
Traction Case In Tacoma Delayed Again
The State Public Service Commission case against Tacoma Railway & Power Co. and the striking trainment was postponed to 10 a m Saturday by Judge Chapman after a suspense filled day. An outside judge may be called. the matter was transferred from Judge Easterday on an affidavit of prejudice by attorney Frank D. Oakley. Attorney General Tanner said the action rests on a presumed law violation by the street car company, not a PSC order.
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United Press
Tacoma
State Public Service Commission
Tacoma Railway & Power Co
Chapman
Easterday
Frank D. Oakley
Oakley
Tanner
Public Service Commission
Canal lock closures delayed to August 13
The canal locks will be closed on August 13 instead of August 1 as previously reported yesterday. The revised schedule affects navigation and nearby shipping plans. Authorities urged mariners to adjust itineraries and monitor official notices for further updates.
England Grows Weary of War Slaves Fail Sub Havens
London observers report rising gloom in Britain during the third year of the war. Causes include Russia turning the tide, submarine threats, slow American entry, rising costs and taxes, and generalized war weariness. Still, optimism shields Haig's West Front as policy remains cautious.
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England
Lloyd George
West Front
Althe
Field Marshal Haig
Germany
Hindenburg
Council to weigh nonstriker trainmen ordinance in Seattle
The city council planned at 2 p m to discuss an emergency ordinance restricting street car operation to competent trainmen aged 21 to 55. Applicants must pass a physical exam and prove fitness to the superintendent. Violations carry up to $100 fine or 30 days in jail. The draft, by Hugh Caldwell, seeks 10 days for current operators to comply.
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Seattle
Hugh Caldwell
Seattle, Renton & Southern Co
Municipal Railway
Rain enriches Oregon farms after long dry spell
United Press dispatch from Portland reports heavy rain after weeks of hot dry weather. Timber and farm lands benefit as showers continue with overcast skies and more rainfall expected in the next 24 hours.
Head Off This Phone Strike Now in Seattle
Editorial urges immediate mediation to avert a Pacific Telephone wage walkout affecting 6000 to 10000 workers on the coast. Calls on State and Federal councils, plus Uncle Sam, to intervene before August 10 to secure a fair settlement and prevent disruption nationwide. Seattle seeks peace and avoids another strike.
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Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
State Council of Defense
Washington
Dr. Suzzallo
Seattle
Phone Strike on Coast Set for August 10
Electrical workers in Seattle vote for a general strike affecting Washington Idaho and Nevada. A mass meeting at the Labor Temple approved the plan with 92 percent in favor after a July 20 ballot. About 250 workers and 1,200 girl operators could be affected. The girls plan a meeting Saturday night to organize.
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Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
Washington
Idaho
Nevada
Seattle
Labor Temple
Pacific Coast
Earling to Step Down as Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Chief
Rail road men weigh the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul directors move to relieve President Albert J Earling of many duties A committee including Percy Rockefeller John D Ryan and J Ogden Armour will help revise by laws It is expected Earling will resign and lead a new board at the head of the organization
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United Preas
New York
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Albert J. Earling
Percy Rockefeller
John LD
Ryan
J. Ogden Armour
Haig Reports Raid Southeast of Armentieres
Haig said a successful raiding operation occurred southeast of Armentieres during the night. He reported nothing further of special interest beyond the raid’s success.
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Haig
London
Armentieres
Field Marshal
War budget set at 15 billion dollars for 1918
The treasury department announced a 1918 war bill totaling 15 billion dollars. Secretary McAdoo sent the estimates from the various departments to Congress, including a request for a 3.5 billion dollar loan authorization to the Allies.
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Washington
America
Treasury Department
Congress
McAdoo
Seattle Star Price Increase Announces 20 Cent Monthly Rate
Beginning August 1 1917 The Star will cost 20 cents per month delivered by carrier within Seattle city limits. The notice states the price change applies to all subscribers in the area regardless of prior subscription terms.
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Seattle
Deny Shipyard Strike Report Ahead of August First
After joint talks of ship builders and a workers conference committee, officials deny any plan to strike on August 1. A telegram to Secretary Wilson refutes J. E. Barnes of the Chamber of Commerce, stressing no authority behind the claim and noting friendly relations between employers and the Metal Trades council.
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Washington
J. B. Barnes
Chamber of Commerce
D. P. McKillop
A. E. Miller
C. C. Clise
A. W. Dolan
A. J. Frankingham
Labor
Wilson
J. E. Barnes
Metal Trades Council
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Georgetown
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
U.S
Carmen
A Leonard
Manager Bean
Georgtown
Er A
Neterer
Caldwell
Ments
Edward McMorrow
Izer
Amalgamated and Electric Railway
Coma
Strik
Tacoma Railway & Power Company
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
Puget Sound Electric Railway
Everett
Bellingham
Echo Zahl
Echo June Zahl
Who
Russia
ED L. Keene
United Presse
Mons
Shipping Board
Oregon
United Prees
Portland
A. J. Earling
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