Labor Council Adopts Policy On War Talks
Unanimous Central Labor Council resolution bans war talk unless aligned with national tax leaders policies. It revokes earlier stand opposing conscription for the wealthy and calls for a war committee to review war related issues. Several resolutions were referred to the legislative committee for further consideration.
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Labor Council
Central Labor Council
Lance
Central Labor 2
RR Case
Ida Levi
Paul Spencer
Fr. Hall and
Welty T
Ofst
American Federation of Is
Beer and Wine on Last Legs in Food Fight
Washington report notes beer and wine faces survival in the food control dispute as prohibition fates shift. The bill battles over liquor clauses and a dry amendment intensify party lines while July 1 hopes fade and public control hangs on presidential decisions.
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Washington
Senate
Lewis
Ilinois
U S Maintains Longest Line of Communication to Troops Abroad
Washington June 28 Revenue reports describe the 3000 mile ocean trail to France as the longest and most troublesome line for American forces. Heavy naval patrolling and convoy systems with destroyers or cruisers will be required to keep men munitions and food moving across the Atlantic.
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Washington
France
America
National Guard to Go Abroad in Hurry
Gen Pershing’s troops are abroad with guardsmen likely to join early units sent to France. Officials warn no details due to censorship. Ships, subs and transport plans shaped the move as navy and army teams worked to cross troops safely.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington
Pershing
War Department
Mexico
Haita
Santo Domingo
Philippines
France
Navy
Gray Sea Dogs
America
Sibert
Engineers
Gleaves
Senator Johnson Urges Rich to Sacrifice Profit For War Effort
Senator Johnson calls for legislation to curb hoarding and profiteering in food and steel products during wartime. He argues for conscripting profits and wealth, praising Hoover's role and urging centralized authority to mobilize the economy for victory. He endorses a bill granting extraordinary powers to enforce sacrifice at home.
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Senator Johnson
Rich
Steel Corporation
United States
Congress
Hoover
France
Portland Marginalway franchise sparks local rail plan
Property owners along Marginalway announce they will build a rail line themselves after delays in franchise acceptance. Port attorney C. J. France notes possible arrangements with John Davis & Co. and says the port commission may start construction on its right of way with $15 000 available. The deduced bike of belts and lines reflects Seattle and regional rail history.
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C. J. France
Port Commission
John Davis & Co
Seattle
Hat Shapes and Colors Sparkmen Style Assortment
A diverse selection of smart Hat Shapes including plain sailors mushrooms and tricornes in blue black green with lighter shades. The collection emphasizes varied silhouettes and color tones for refinement and versatility.
Ships and the shipbuilding crisis overshadow wartime dispatch
A columnist laments the ship shortage and its impact on Allied supply lines. He cites Italy needing 250,000 tons monthly, Russia-bound war matériel awaiting ships, and coal shortages in France. He questions ship production speed, quotes Lloyd George on three needs namely ships ships and more ships, and lists recent vessel movements from Tacoma and Vancouver.
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England
France
Italy
Russia
Lloyd George
British War Commission
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Goethals and
Denman
Fancy Marquisettes and Curtain Scrims Offered at Bon Marche
Summer overdrapes in Marquisettes come in tan pink blue green and old rose at 19c a yard Curtain scrims with round thread edges priced 12 1 2 c a yard include tape edges color woven. Other curtain scrim options feature patterns in tan blue pink green and red and plain whites creams and Arabian tones with decorative hems or borders. Third floor Bon Marche.
End of Month Wash Goods Remnants Sale at Bon Marche
Hundreds of wash goods remnants offered at half price with lengths from 4 to 5 yards in silk and cotton mixes. Gingham Percale Crepe Ripplette and Madras in lengths to 5 yards on the lower main floor. Also white goods like Voile and Batiste remnants and new underwear options including union suits and 75c undermuslins with lace embroidery and trims.
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U. S
National Guard
Knights of Pythias
First Ave
Ada Pike
Bille
Herbert C. Hoover
PORT
Council
Oregon-Washington
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Coats
Milan
Brigham
U.boats
Tamba Maru
Tacoma
Sa Curacao
Fulton
Vancouver
B. C
Motor Sehr Tacoma
Poplin
Gabardine
Jersey
Mail Service Department
Elliott
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