British Admiralty Admits Loss of Ten Warships
The British admiralty announced that three battle cruisers, two light cruisers, and five destroyers were lost in the engagement with the German fleet off the Skagerrak. German losses included one battleship sunk and two light cruisers damaged or sunk, with many destroyers unaccounted for due to low visibility. The Warrior cruiser was disabled and abandoned after attempted towing, and British forces returned to port.
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United States
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Tipperary
Turbulent
Warrior
World War I Naval Losses List Ranges Across Fleet
A compiled inventory describes British and German ships including the Warspite, Queen Mary, Invincible, and other cruisers and destroyers with tonnage, length, armament, and crew figures. It notes losses and damages from torpedoes and battles, listing vessels such as Pommern, Marlborough, Indefatigable, and others with historical build costs and capacities.
Walsh May Be Next Supreme Justice
Washington reports a possible move by President Wilson to name Frank Walsh to the Supreme Court if Justice Hughes resigns to seek the Republican presidential nomination. Walsh’s record on social and industrial relations issues is highlighted as a qualification. Also note a separate line saying copper mine workers are said to be immune from typhoid.
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Washington
Hughes
Wilson
Frank Pr. Walsh
Supreme Court
White House
Laula D. Brandeis
Industrial Relations Commission
Walsh
Pacific Northwest Business Resources Promotion
The text describes a coordinated effort to disseminate informative material about Pacific Northwest business. It aims to reach a global audience with constructive publicity to boost domestic and foreign trade, attract new investment, and develop regional industrial resources.
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Pacific Northwest
Business Chronicle
Jitney Debate Delays Regulation in Seattle Council
Jitney drivers meet Seattle franchising and public safety committees for two hours as a petition for rigid regulation stalls for two weeks. Attorney Will H. Thompson argues the proposal harms the public, citing traffic violations and numerous accidents, while J. H. Patton and locals claim the move targets jitneys. Supporters seek more time to gather evidence and resist action that could end jitney operation.
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City Franchise and Public Safety Committees
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle Electric
Will H. Thompson
Electric
A. G. Collins
State Auto Bus Association
R. T. Whitney
Port of Portland Sees One Clash in Waterfront Strike
On June 2 the longshoremen and river steamboatmen strike persisted with no new work resumption. One clash between strikers and nonunion men occurred, prompting Harbormaster S. P. Eyer to request police support. The Beaver made no cargo attempt while the FF. A. Kilburn of the North Pacific line docked late last night.
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Portland Portland
S. P. Eyer
Mner Beaver
FF. A. Kilburn
North Pacific Line
Alaska Road Commission Chief Heads to Alaska for Season’s Work
COL. W. P. RICHARDSON, chairman of the Alaska road commission, leaves Washington for Alaska to begin the season’s projects. PROF. C. C. GEORGEO SON, government agricultural expert, will lecture at the Press club on Alaska farming and agriculture.
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Col. W. P. Richardson
Alaska Road Commission
Washington, D. C
Alaska
C. C. Georgeoson
T In Press Club
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Woman Rescues Infant After Fire Seizes Home
Imprisoned by flames in her room Mrs. D C Yeagen of 8058 Tirst Ave N E dropped her baby ten feet to the lawn below and then ran through flames to safety, escaping the burning house.
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D. C. Yeagen
Tirstave. N. E
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