Rent Strike in Brownsville Gotham Provokes Tenant Protests
In New York City a rent strike by squeezed tenants spreads through Brownsville with evictions and street scenes as picketers challenge landlords raising rents in war conditions. Women face police harassment while organizer Leo Gitlin is fined. many families lose their homes amid protests and amid warnings from authorities.
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Pitkin
Natives of New Guinea Hold Record for Long Lifespan
Studies attribute extreme longevity to local diet and unusual habit of drinking seawater, suggesting diet and hydration patterns as contributing factors among New Guinea natives.
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New Guinea
Bright Theatres Announce Next Week Program
Moore opens with Camouflage a counterfeiters tale and new impressions by Carl McCullough. The Birthdays of Dolliver introduces Edwin Stevens and Tina Marshall. Broadway Jones and Oh Boy lead other bills with acts from Valente Brothers to Idaho scenes. Palace Hip features Long Tack Sam and a host of variety acts. Oak offers Izzy at Alki Beach with Dixie Boyd and Leona Fox in new beach production.
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Confessions of a Wife Ends With Bitter Remorse
A husband writes to his wife Margie revealing a past affair with Eleanor Fairlow and the enduring pain it caused. He recalls courtship, the torment of betrayal, and the chilling evolution of their marriage as indifference grows between them. (To Be Continued)
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Letters About Engagements and War Support Ethics
Readers discuss engagement norms and fairness to suitors. A 22 year old asks if public engagement invites other attentions. A second letter argues uncles should not divert soldiers wages to support home. a family recounts poverty after investments and wartime allotment claims, urging fairness to those serving.
Patriotic Working Girl Questions Office Knitting Policy
A reader pleads for knitting at the office during spare time to support Red Cross as part of patriotic effort. Miss Grey counsels that workers should stay engaged with purposeful activity and view knitting as productive contribution to the war, even in offices.
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Mortgage Cloud Over Orphans Home Presses Roses Sale
Francesa Grover, two, among 180 residents at the House of the Good Shepherd, helps assemble 34 000 corsage roses for a street sale to ease a growing mortgage. The Mother Superior aims to raise 18 000 to reduce debt and ensure care as wartime needs may swell the orphan population.
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Pen as Weapon: Botchkarova Teaches Signatures in War
A historical caption describes Mme Marie Leontina Botchkarova of the Russian women's Battalion of Death, learning to write her name and sign orders with General Korniloff and Kerensky’s aid, highlighting her two handwritings and a painted military tile.
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Question on Wilson Power To Proclaim Open Saloon Ban
Letter questions if President Wilson can issue a proclamation abolishing the open saloon. It argues such edicts lack permanence without congressional approval and compares to Lincoln's emancipation proclamation, which became law only after Congress backed it.
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Wilson
George
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Lincoln
Ice over moss coats new Alaska road segment
A newly built Alaska road section rests on a solid ice foundation beneath a two foot moss and tundra surface. The unusual sublayer presents potential stability concerns for drivers and maintenance crews.
Schwab Chooses Schneider to Pep Up Shipyard Riveters
George Schneider of the Cleveland Athletic Club was selected by Charles Schwab to boost morale in U S shipyards. Schwab praised Schneider’s lively introduction and urged him to address workers in the yards to increase rivet production and speed up shipbuilding.
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Great Laken
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Shipbuilding Boas
Spanish War Veterans Elect New Officers
James Dutton of Seattle was elected junior vice commander CC E Winders of Seattle was chosen judge advocate and Dr Getty of Seattle named chaplain of the United Spanish War Veterans department of Washington and Alaska at the election held here Friday in Walla Walla.
Hanson fires 1000 special Seattle cops
Mayor Hanson announced the dismissal of 1000 special police in Seattle effective July 1. Officers appointed before March 18 will have their status canceled, with reappointment only for those required for guarding duties, as mayor seeks to curb use of special patrols.
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Hanson
Seattle
Seattle Elects Eastern Star Leaders at Tacoma Convention
At the Tacoma convention on June 15, Seattle members chose Roy as grand patron, Vesta Schoff as secretary, and Edith EB Gattis as grand associate conductress, confirming leadership for the Eastern Star chapter.
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Seattle
Roy
Vesta Schoff
Edith EB. Gattis
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