Port Commission Hears Fight Over Spokane Rate Bill
The Spokane rate fight bill from Senator Miles Poindexter is debated after a court injunction blocks ice sales to fishermen. The commission seeks support from Washington's senators and Western Congressmen, while arranging bond bids for Pier A and ferry debts.
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Spokane
Congress
Miles Poindexter
Seattle
Supreme Court
Port Commission
Poindexter
Panama Canal
C. J. France
Washington
Tacoma
Everett
Grays Harbor
Christensen
Alaska
Robert Hridges
Commission
Labor union moves to purge radicals at Atlantic City meet
American Federation of Labor plans to disassociate from anarchist and Bolshevik elements at its Atlantic City convention opening June 9. Resolutions denouncing bomb plots and urging local unions to curb lawless factions are expected. President Gompers reported improving health and may preside.
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United Press
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
Frank Morrison
Morrison
Seattle
Ita
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Congress
International Labor Commission
Pershing's Medals Kept for Gala Days
British papers note that General Pershing wears few decorations but has three rows for ceremonial display. London awaits the peace treaty signing review with Pershing as guest of honor.
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Pershing
N. BE. A
Star
London
Gen. Pershing
Germany
Fire Fighters of ’89 to Assemble Friday Night
Beattie’s Eighty Niners host a reunion and dinner at the Masonic clubrooms. Josiah Collins serves as toastmaster with Battalion Chief Tom Noonan and Capt. Michael Powers among organizers. Speakers include Dr. James Eagleson Judge Ronald W A Peters and Mrs. Wood. Relics and pictures of Seattle’s 1889 fire will be shown.
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Fire Fighters
Fire
Seattle
Eighty Niners
Beattie
Josiah Collins
San Francisco
Tom Noonan
Michael T. Powers
Frank W. Cotterill
James B. Eagleson
J. T. Ronald
W. A. Peters
W. D. Wood
Beattle
Vivian Carkeek
Association
James Bothwell
Herbert Schoenfeld
George Meachamn
C. T. Conover
Harry Stephenson
Lawrence
Booth
Folded Dollar and Varying Store Prices
A verse explains folding a dollar to multiply its apparent value and notes cash commands different prices at stores for suits coats dresses and similar goods, reflecting store willingness to demand more or less.
Hotels Burgeoning as Rose Show Draws Crowds in Portland
Portland hosts expect crowded hotels for the Rose Show with visitors seeking affordable stays. The note suggests a Fischer Auto Bed that fits any car, with a location reference at 1312 Fifth Avenue for car sleepers.
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Portland
Fischer
Fifth Avenue
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