Rainier fares referendum and war department notes
An eight general officer reassignments plan is announced as Maj. Gen. Kuhn and others take new commands at Camp Kearny, Camp Travis, and Fort Totten. Rainier streetcar fares rise six cents with a one cent transfer fee, police and firemen ride on badges pending city council action. Referendum drives target death penalty repeal and judge salary boosts, with signatures expected to reach ballots in the next election.
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Washington
War Department
Joseph KE. Kuhn
Camp Kearny
Cal
Frederick 8
Strong
South Pacific Coast Artilery District
James KE. McRae
Camp Travis
Texas
Harry F. Hodges
McRae
North Pacifice
William R. Smith
Middle Atlantic Coast Artillery District
Fort Totten
N. Y
John D. Barrette
France
Charlies Parnsworth
Rainier Valley Railway
Dig
Hanson
Walter M. Brown
Public Service Commission
Brown
Rainier Lines
Rainier
Supreme Court
Jean Brovel
Seattle Business Women's Civic Club
Steve
Superior Court
Olympia
State Grange
Women's Clube of the State
Central Labor Councils
W. CC. T. UL
Beattie Business Women's Civic Club
American Bank Building
Many Jobs Landed for Former Yanks
The Veterans Welfare Commission reports 2072 of 2387 job openings filled in May. Secretary M. P. Goodner says the commission fits the job to the man and that state funds are well spent. Offices are located near the Central Building.
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Veterans’ Welfare Commission
Rman
M. P. Goodner
Commission
Government auction of Elizabethville furniture sale
London reports the government will auction household goods from Elizabethville, a munition town near Newcastle. Readied items include thousands of chairs, chests, armchairs, tables and beds once used by Belgians now returning home.
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London
Elizabethville
Newcastle
An Enemy of Womanhood and the Health Cure
An advertisement-style piece claims women suffer from poor complexion digestion and nerves and asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the proven remedy. It touts three generations of use and promotes confidence in the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
The Star Promotes Advertising Reach
A brief sales prompt highlights The Star as a premier venue for advertising campaigns. It suggests broad reach and strong local presence to attract business buyers seeking exposure.
Three Fires Cause $3450 in Damage Across Homes
Three separate blazes struck Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning causing total damages estimated at $3,450. John J. Carleen’s home at 304 West Fourth Avenue suffered about $1,000 loss due to defective wiring as the family moved in. H B Joyner’s residence at 143 22nd Avenue North and a nearby frame house sustained about $1,000 and $1,650 losses respectively with a gas heater blamed for the first. Sparks from the Joyner fire set the adjoining home at 141 fied Avenue North owned by C J Perkins, incurring about $760 in damage. All homes were insured where noted.
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John J. Carleen
W. B4th
H. B. Joyner
22Nd Ave
Oneastery
Joyner
Fied Ave
C. J Perkins
50 Students Sent to Army Station
More than 50 University of Washington students will go to the Presidio on June 2 for a six week training camp. Col. Charles L. Phillips, recently appointed commander of the university corps, has been ordered to France to join the army of occupation and is expected back by October 1 to resume command.
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University of Washington
Presidio
Charles L. Phillips
University Corps
France
Army of Occupation
University
Booze Cache Found Aboard Steamer President
Twenty pints of whisky were found in hiding places aboard the steamer President when she docked here Tuesday. Officers in the search aboard the boat recovered the liquor but could not locate the owners.
State Grange Opens Session in Port Angeles
In Port Angeles on June 4 more than 1000 Grange members gathered for the annual Washington State Grange convention. Master William Bouck led the session delivering the yearly address praising direct marketing and fair profits for farmers as keys to solving production issues. Thomas H. Hill of the State Chamber of Commerce spoke on land settlement at Tuesday night banquet.
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Port Angeles
Washington State Grange
William Bouck
Grange
League of Nations
Thomas H. Hill
Statue Chamber of Commerce
Anti-Lynching Campaign Touring the Nation
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People conducts a nationwide anti-lynching campaign. James Weldon Johnson, field secretary, will speak at the YMCA Thursday evening. Seattle branch president S. H. Stone leads local efforts with a $10,000 anti-lynching fundraising milestone.
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National Association For the Advancement of the Colored People
James Weldon Johnson
Seattle
S. H. Stone
34Th Ave. S
Fuel Dealers Gather for State Convention in Seattle
Fuel dealers from across the state convene at the Chamber of Commerce club on Thursday. David Whitcomb former fuel administration secretary will discuss government viewpoint and administration review. Speakers include W. B. Monks state senator Ralph D Nichols George Watkin Evans and Wylie Hemphill. Friday lectures include Prof J Anton de Jinas Gordon C Corbaley and James Russell.
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Chamber of Commerce Club
David Whitcomb
The
Fuel Administration
James Russell
Tacoma
Shrinkage Seen in U S Steel Unfilled Tonnage
New York June 4 Steel producers expect a drop in unfilled tonnage for United States Steel Corporation when the monthly statement appears next week. Pittsburgh mills run above 70 percent capacity as May orders arrive late. analysts foresee a late August point where orders exceed capacity.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Vancouver Steamer Workers on Strike
Vancouver March 4 Sailors firemen and stewards on Coastline boats walked out at 11 oclock Tuesday as part of the general strike. They stand firm on their demands and will stay out regardless of the strike outcome. Shipping firms sell transport but do not guarantee vessel sailings.
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Vancouver
B.C
Coastwine
Tobacco Habit Warning From Dr Connor
Dr Connor of Hopkins hospital warns that nicotine from tobacco causes fatal diseases and urges quitting now. An advertisement pitches Nico tol tablets as a cure with drugstore refunds if unsuccessful and promises a forthcoming detailed announcement about nicotine poisoning dangers.
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Derctor Connor
X Na Hopkins Hospital
Connor
Aged Civil War Veteran George Ady Dies at 77
George Ady, 77, Civil War veteran, died at his home 1421 16th Ave Tuesday afternoon. He served all four years and remained active in veterans groups including the Loyal Legion Grand Army of the Republic and the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
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16Th Ave
Loyal Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Florence Upstairs Store Ad Promises Savings on Spring Apparel
A promotional notice for the Florence Upstairs Store at Second and Union touts savings on spring suits coats and dresses. The advertisement emphasizes customers pay lower prices and urges shoppers to remember the savings while browsing.
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Florence
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