Phone Union Girls Protest Company Policies After Strike
Local union officials filed a formal protest through international organizer Miss Mabel Leslie, alleging ongoing discrimination against returning female workers. They cite transfers to different work boards, increased supervisor scrutiny, and reduced hours as evidence of tactics intended to break the union. Leslie plans to install a charter for the Telephone Operators' union in Bellingham Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Leslie
Portland
May Duffy
Leslie
Bellingham
Telephone Operators’ Union
Soviets Likely to Persist in Russia, Robbins Says
Colonel Raymond Robbins of the American Red Cross spoke at the First Methodist Episcopal Church arguing that Soviet institutions have deep roots in Russian life and will endure. He claimed Bolshevism cannot sustain power, blaming German ownership of key industries and a resulting economic breakdown for the revolution. Robbins predicted Russians may change government through elections if dissatisfied.
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Russia
Raymond Robbins
American Red Cross
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Col. Robbins
Germany
Robbins
Accident Delays Army Plane Tour in San Francisco
Slight damage to Lieut. Charles Rugh’s airplane at San Francisco delays the four De Havilland transcontinental planes for four days. The group, from Willington Field Texas, arrived from Fresno and will route to Reno and Salt Lake City then circle the Northwest before returning to San Francisco. They plan to fly over the Woodrow Wilson aerial highway on the eastward leg.
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San Francisco
United Press
Charles Rugh
Berkeley
de Haviland Army
Fresno
Reno
Salt Lake City
de Haviland
Willington Field
Texas
Woodrow Wilson
Ex Kaiser Would Be Out of Luck
Premier Bauer warned the state assembly in Copenhagen that the former Kaiser bears responsibility for the war. He advised against discussing Wilhelm II’s conduct, saying such talk would not reflect well on the kaiser whom the assembly loved.
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Kaiser
Copenhagen
Bauer
General Assembly
The
Politiken
Wilhelm
Seattle Federation of Churches Formed by 57 Seattle Faith Groups
Delegates from 57 Seattle churches gathered at Plymouth Congregational church Tuesday night to establish the Seattle Federation of Churches in line with a global inter-church movement. Only seven churches did not join and will decide their stance soon.
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Federation
Seattle
Plymouth Congregational Church
Seattle Federation of Churches
Dental office advert assures high skill and moderate prices
The notice promises high skill and conscientious service at modest rates. A dental nurse is described as always in attendance, highlighting reliability and steady care in the office.
School Pupils to View Pacific Fleet Arrival in Seattle
Arrangements for welcoming the Pacific fleet in Seattle in September proceed under James W. Spangler of the Seattle National Bank. Arrival now set for about September 9 with possible postponement after President Wilson reviews the fleet in San Francisco. A school holiday will let pupils visit the fleet and 35 000 enlisted men will be entertained. Athletic contests between Atlantic and Pacific fleet champions may be staged. Charles D. Davis of the Elks lodge leads planning.
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Pacific Fleet
Seattle
James W. Spangler
Seattle National Bank
Wilson
San Francisco
Atlantic
Pacific
Charles D. Davis
The
Elks’ Lodge
Auto Smashups Drop Amid Safety Week Claims
Police log shows 31 car accidents Monday and 16 Tuesday with eight more by Wednesday noon. Several named residents report minor injuries, with no serious crashes recorded.
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BE. E. Baker
Pike St
K. Suzuki
Sixth Ave
BE. B. McGovern
L. C. Smith
H. Goetz
Ninth Ave
W. B. Ives
First Ave
H. C. Hill
Kent
Seattle
Seneca St
J. Benjamin
W. Othello Sr
A. J. Smith
Frye
L. BE. Griswold
Hans Austin
27Th Ave
N. EB
J. J. Eder
13Th Ave
J. EB. Irwin
Evanston Ave
Three Youths Rob Frisco Restaurant
Three well dressed youths robbed Suhr's restaurant in Frisco after breakfast, drawing revolvers and beating two employees. They escaped with 57 dollars from the cash register. James Tucker, a cook, confronted them and was knocked unconscious. Harry Carlyle and Ah Him, a porter, were beaten and locked in the basement while Tucker was restrained.
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San Francisco
Suhr
Harry Carlyle
James Tucker
Tucker
Ah Him
Oil Land Leasing Bill Advances In Senate
Washington on July 30. Senate public lands committee began consideration of the oil land leasing bill. Secretary Lane told the committee that he Daniel and Baker had not completed their recommendations to protect all lands needed to assure fuel supply to the navy.
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Washington
Senate Public Lands Committee
Lane
Daniels
Baker
Navy
Generalships for Army Heads Heads Sare
Washington July 30 The House Military Affairs Committee ordered a favorable report on a bill granting permanent general ranks to John J Pershing and Peyton C March chief of staff Pershing taking precedence
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Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
John J. Pershing
Peyton C. March
Pershing
Water Shutoff Affects Laurelhurst District July 31
Water will be shut off in all areas east of 35th Ave N E and north of Union Bay including Laurelhurst on Thursday July 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This notice lists the scheduled outage affecting residents and nearby streets.
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35Th Ave
N. E
Union Bay
Laurelhurst
Three Sisters On Stage With Mother as Manager
Mrs E B Moran and her three daughters Anna Esther and Gertrude head the Palace Hip program this week on a vaudeville tour. They return from war work and travel west of the Rocky Mountains for the first time to begin their sixth season on stage. Moran is one of the few women stage managers in the country handling business for the tour. The sisters, musicians of notable ability, will entertain Palace Hip patrons in the coming days.
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EB. J. Moran
Anna
Esther
Gertrude
Mother Moran
Million-dollar fire destroys U S planes in France
A congressional subcommittee probes a May Colombey les Belles incident in which more than 100 U S planes were reportedly burned after engines were destroyed. Witnesses say officers ordered the demolition. details remain unclear as the inquiry moves toward France.
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Frank J. Taylor
United Press
New York
France
Congressional
Subcommittee
Colombey Les- Belles
Paul L. Lockwood
Stamford
Scranton
Lockwood
Altho
Rorar
Fred F. Batley
Manas
Four War Heroes To Receive Foreign Decorations Here
Four World War I veterans from Washington state will be awarded foreign decorations. John A. Boyd of Seattle receives the Croix de Guerre with bronze star for bravery near Wortegem Belgium. George A. Felch of Colfax earns the Croce di Guerra for meritorious services. Herald Bolin of Wenatchee is awarded the Croix de Guerre with palm for rescuing a comrade and enduring 66 hours under fire. David W. Bryant of Kennewick receives the Croix de Guerre with bronze star for maintaining his section after the liaison officer was wounded. Decorations are signed by Marshal Petain or King Victor Emmanuel II. Boyd's presentation is set for 9:30 Saturday morning. Col. Otho W. B Farr will present.
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Washington State
John A. Boyd
John St
Seattle
Co. C
Wortegem
Belgium
George A. Felch
916 East Best
Colfax
Co. H. 361Et Infantry
Bolin
Wenatchee
Waereghem
Altho
David W. Bryant
Kennewick
Revere
Marshal Petain
Victor Emmanuel II
Boyd
Otho W. B. Farr
Barefoot Prisoner Tails Sheriff Tapered Tale in Portland
Dragging a terrified young man into the Portland police station this morning, Eugene resident BE Frazier recounted a barefoot shirtless capture of a would be robber. He described waking near 7 o clock to see three men in his trousers, grabbed one, donned the pants, and delivered the suspect to police. The prisoner identified as Ben Medofaky was placed behind bars as Wright pursued his thwarted attackers and asserted his funds loss of 300 dollars.
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Portland
Ore
BE. J. Frazier
Eugene
Wright
Tacoma
Ben Medofaky
Cary Sees Big Times Ahead
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp said the US economy has strong potential and the June quarter earnings rise signals a steel trade revival that should continue through the year. He noted exchange rate concerns but did not deem them dangerous.
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New York
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
King and Queen of Belgium to visit United States
King Albert II and Queen Elizabeth will visit the United States in September and be guests of the president in Washington. They plan a nationwide tour after the Washington visit, according to reports.
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Washington
Albert
Elizabeth
Belgium
America
Mother seeks help to find missing son Morton Wolf
Mrs. L. M. Wolf of Detroit asks the public to report sightings of her son Morton who has been missing for a year. She provides contact at 302 Waterloo Ave in Detroit and appeals through friends to notify her of any information. Also a separate London note says Brentwood church bellringers struck over a dispute with replacements.
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Morton Wolf
Star
L. M. Wolf
Detroit
Mich
London
Brentwood Church
Boldt's Uptown and Downtown Dining Spots
Local food venues Boldt's Uptown at 41414 3rd Ave and Boldt's Downtown at 913 2nd Ave offer casual dining options. The brief note lists both addresses for readers seeking nearby meals.
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Boldt’s
Uptown
3Rd Ave
2Nd Ave
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