Seattle Urges Nationwide War Savings Day Push
Seattle mobilizes for National War Savings Day with about 100000 postal cards mailed for a five hour pledge drive on Friday June 28. Four Minute Men urge public participation from 4 to 9 pm as Mayor Hanson issues a proclamation and citizens are urged to pledge to buy war savings stamps by December 21 1918.
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Wave of Crime in Germany Surges During War
ARIS June 25 reports unprecedented civilian crime in Germany as war restrictions falter. Juvenile crime in a typical industrial district has spiked about 600 percent, Berlin records average 206 thefts daily, and many cities suffer nightly robberies by armed bands. Prisoners Fill Jails.
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Winnipeg Welcomes 363rd Regiment with Historic Ovation
Winnipeg Man June 5 A city holiday marked by a massive ovation for the 363rd Regiment U S S Infantry the first U S armed force on Western Canadian soil since 1812. The unit opens activities here and departs at midnight for the mast.
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U. S S. Infantry
United States
Postal Offers Reinstatement For Union Members
Postal telegraphers locked out for joining the union are invited to reinstatement. Supt. J A Forehand announced to union officials Tuesday that he had offered reemployment but not reinstatement of the entire force.
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Divine Sarah Attends Rose Show for French Orphans
Sarah Bernhardt visits the Rose Show at the Arena on Tuesday at 4 pm to aid French orphans. The event benefits fatherless children of France and follows her Moore Theatre appearance this week. One thousand visitors attended the blossom exhibit Monday in Seattle.
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War Savings speaker from Fourth Lancashire Fusiliers visits Seattle
Capt. W. Templer-Powell, a 25 officer loaned by Britain, speaks in Seattle about War Savings. He is injured from a night trench raid and plans a tour of Washington towns. He recalls service in Ypres and on the French front and urges Americans to invest in War Savings stamps to win the war. Seattle Bar Association to hold annual meeting Wednesday at 7 pm at Masonic Club.
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City Adopts Ticket Plan Changes For Street Cars
The city council plans to cut several fare options to a single adult ticket. The six for a quarter remains, while the 16 for $1 and 25 for $1 lines are discontinued. School tickets stay at 10 for 25 cents. The council also backs open return of positions from city employees entering war service and recommends revoking the Pacific Auditing and System Co license for overcharging in employment office services.
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Judiciary Committee
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63rd Artillery Heads Overseas From Seattle Liberty
The Star Liberty Weekly notes the 63rd artillery unit departs Seattle for overseas duty. Also listed are golf at North Weet tournament, Port Warden Payne inspecting the waterfront, and University of Washington seniors marching to campus commencement exercises.
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Biggest Moose Convention Opens in Tacoma
The largest Loyal Order of Moose convention in the Northwest opened in Tacoma on Monday drawing members from across the region for meetings, ceremonies, and events.
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Prohibition vs War Labor Risk Cited by Hurley
Hurley stated he does not know if prohibition would reduce shipyard efficiency but argues war time prohibition poses more risk than labor conscription. He voiced concern about potential workers leaving ships under prohibition and the overall impact on wartime production.
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British recruiting captain to speak at Firnish relief meeting
Capt. K. G. Strachan of the British recruiting mission will address the Firnish American relief association Wednesday evening at Haglen Hall.
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Firntish American Relief Association
Haglen’ Hall
LaFayette Box Stationery and Movey Day Specials
A sales page lists LaFayette Box Stationery 23c boxes and crepe kimonos 1.19, serpetine crepe camisoles 95c, and Bien Jolie Lucille corsets 1.45. Also featured are ribbons 20c per yd, crepe de Chine soft garments, and infants wear 10c to 1.05, with Movey Day discounts across Second Floor items.
Refrigerator price list with floor designation
A partial price list shows refrigerators priced at 32.00, 26.00 to 28.00, 38.00 and 209.75 with a note Fourth Floor. The scattered text suggests special offers and department placement on the fourth floor.
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Movey Day Glass Sale Sparks Quick Colonial Lot Buy
Special purchase prompts fast sellout of another Colonial glass lot on Movey Day. High polish and ground bottom pieces featured, with a 6 for 45 cent special noted on the Fifth Floor.
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