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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1918

Page

8

Drafted Men Here Called on New Order

The article discusses changes in draft classifications and appeals, with emphasis on the role of local boards, legal advisory involvement, and requests to reexamine deferred cases. It notes the campaign to standardize processes and the potential impact on deferments and recruitment across regions.

Unu Pres Eee United States New Force Seattle Legal Advisory Board Crowder Ex Na

City Justice Ties Quick Nuptials in Seconds

In Redwoop City California on June 14 Justice George E Seely officiated rapid marriage proceedings. Haley 43 and Dora M Rob 38 both of San Francisco were wed after Seely asked for consent and Robertson answered in the affirmative.

Redwoop City Cal George E. Seely Haley Dora M. Rob San Francisco Seely Mies Robertson

Mother Schumann Heink Adopts Army and Navy for Charity

The famed soprano Mme Schumann Heink pledges a year of singing for the boys of the A and A Sings for Her Boys program. She will travel nationwide and donate all proceeds to mercy funds for soldiers and actors, with plans to visit Seattle and Camp Lewin if possible. Mrs Norton praises her as a true mother to the troops.

Mme. Schumann-Heink Mme Schumann Heink Schumann Seattle United States Schumann -Heink Army Navy The Uncle Sam Mercy Mme Schumann-Heink Ia New York Uhere Camp Lewin Hilip Norton Harvard Ave California Mme. Schumann Heink Mra Norton

Wilson Supports Union Rights in Telegraph Fight

President Wilson backs the War Labor Board ruling on union rights in major telegraph firms. He writes to Western Union and Postal Telegraph leaders urging adherence to the board’s report amid a threatened telegraphers strike. Mackay accepts the principle. Carlton’s response expected Monday.

Newcomb Carlton Clarence Mackay Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Mackay Carlton

Western Union devises plan to dodge union rights

Western Union announces plans to organize as an employer association to eliminate the need for a union. Officers say the model follows Colorado Fuel & Iron Co in response to labor troubles, while commercial telegraphers oppose the plan as camouflage and water.

New York Western Union Today Colorado Fuel & Iron Co Western Union

Patriotic Service Drive Tops 50000 Members in Seattle

The Council of Patriotic Service surpassed its 50000 member goal in Seattle led by Louis Friedlander. Nearly two civilian war worker divisions are enrolled as the drive nears its official end on Saturday. War Savings Day set for June 24 will kick off with stamping work in residence districts. Impson No. wins first week prize for best division showing and will receive ice cream and cake.

Seattle Louis Friedlander Impson No Odd Fellows

Labor Council to Aid Portland Girls Locked Out

The Central Labor Council of Portland will provide moral and financial support to the Western Union workers, two playes of the company locked out, aiding the girls affected by the dispute in June.

Playes Central Labor Council of Portland

Old Jobs Waiting for Postal Men

Supt. J. A. Forehand of the Postal Telegraph Co. announces that old jobs are waiting for postal workers who left, regardless of union status. No back pay has been approved. no workers have returned yet, and authority to grant back pay has not been received.

J. A. Forehand The Postal Telegraph Co Forehand

Mooney Seeks Second Trial in 1916 Bomb Case

Thomas Mooney asked Superior Judge Georg Cabanica for a new trial during arraignment on a separate murder charge tied to the preparedness parade bombing that killed ten in 1916. He invoked President Wilson and pleaded for another trial. War Savings Day June 2%

Thomas Mooney Georg Cabanica Mooney Wilson Moone

Khaki Outfit Trio For Girls Priced At 3.95

Advertises girls khaki outfits with three pieces bloomers skirt and belted middy priced at 3.95. Also promotes Wash Dresses for summer vacation wear in sizes 6 to 14 with multiple styles and color options from Little Daughter's Shop on the second floor.

Little Daughter's Shop

Children’s stockings and union suits advertised

An ad lists boys’ union suits priced at 75 cents and children’s silk lisle stockings with elastic ribbed legs in sizes 40, 45, and 50 cents. It highlights budget prices and size-based pricing for the durable apparel.

Motor Hats For The Fair Sex At The Bon Marche

Motor Hats with rolling stitched brims and patent leather band priced at 1.25 in blue old rose and tan. Satin and poplin hats with visor and turned-up rim come in plain and plaid colors at 1.25 to 1.50. Poplin helmets in French military style range 1.25 to 2.00. Marabou Cape selections in black natural nigger brown and mole, with tails or without, six at 5.00 eight at 7.50. Bon Marche upper main floor.

Rubber Goods and Baby Syringes On Sale at Bon Marche

The ad lists Rubber Goods with prices for Kandleek Whirling Spray at 1.50, Tyrine Bulb Syringe 0.29, five-foot Rubber Tubing 0.23, Rubber Gloves 0.50, Hair Brushes 0.25 to 0.80, The Aero Cushion Hair Brush 1.15, Hand Scrubs 0.10 to 2.00, and Soap Kewpies loved by children. Lower Main Floor.

BON Marche

Hammocks On Sale At Sporting Goods Basement

Hammocks woven of hard spun yarn in many colors priced from 1.95 to 8.00. Canvas hammocks with wide stripes and spreaders cost 4.75. Couch hammocks in khaki canvas with extra hanging chains priced 16.00. Collapsible hammock stands of angle iron offered at 6.00 in the Sporting Goods Section at the basement Union Street entrance.

Union Street

Voile Negligees for Summer at The Bon Marche

The Bon Marche offers voile negligees for summer at $5.95 with white grounds embroidered in rose lavender and Copenhagen blue, satin ribbon trim, and an illustration highlighting clever detailing. Also available are coat style negligees with novelty pockets, floral patterns, and Empire style voile negligees with butterfly sleeves at $4.95 on the third floor.

Rose Lavender Copenhagen BON Marche

Smockery Overflowing With Vacation Smocks And Middies

New stock arriving daily at The Bon Marche on the second floor features Middies and Smocks for vacation wear in a range of sizes colors and styles. Fancy Middies with service emblem pockets belts run 1.75 to 2.25 dollars. Linen crash and middy twill Regulation Middies priced 1.75 to 2.95. Smocks in voile crash or Japanese crepe with embroidery and trimming range from 3.95 to 7.75 dollars.

BON Marche

Kodak Time Here Get a Kodak and Keep It Busy

Eastman Kodaks in all sizes from 7.50 to 72.50 and Fresh Eastman Films always in stock. Take pictures of home folks and friends to send to the soldier and sailor boys.

Eastman Kodaks Eastman Films

Picnic Supplies at Bon Marche Ad

An advertisement from Bon Marche on the upper main floor lists picnic items and prices. Picnic plates 25 per package ten cents, waxed paper five cents, crepe paper napkins fifteen cents per hundred, drinking cups five cents per package.

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U. S. Army True To America Austria Sone Schumenn Land Sons of the Land Philip Norton Patriothan Schumann-Heink Washington Ident Wilson National War Labor Board W. U C. OF P.S Council of Patriotic Service Chambray Mary Jane Mary Janes O. D Chalmer Ecru Kodak
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