Seattle February permits show 262 new detached houses
February permits authorized 262 detached dwellings in Seattle, with building value at 409 340 dollars compared with 98 permits and 140 455 dollars in February 1917. The item also notes a Canadian provincial premier from Ontario and details Harlan Carey Brewster born November 10, 1870 in Harvey New Brunswick and his rise from printer to politician.
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Ottawa
Harlan Carey Brewster
Harvey
Albert County
New Brunswick
Politica
Premier Brewster Dead at Calgary After Conference
Premier C. H. Brewster of Whitehorse died of double pneumonia at Holy Cross hospital in Calgary after attending a conference. He contracted the illness Friday evening and succumbed following a short illness.
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Brewster
Calgary
Alta
C. H. Brewster
Whiteh Columbia
Holy Cross Hospital
Port Townsend Logging Company workers strike amid eight hour day
Port Townsend March 2. Seventy J. W. W. and about 200 other men at Port Discovery Bay Logging Company attempted to perpetuate a strike despite being granted an eight hour day. The majority of workers did not join.
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Port Townsend
Port Discovery Bay
Paris War Letters from George and Lillian Chester
The sixth Chester article from Paris reports an interview with Andre Puelot who seeks a peace with only one German foe left. The visit includes vivid scenes of wartime cruelty, Paris street life, and a shopkeeper selling grapes amid hardship and fear.
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Paris
Andre Puelot
Andre
Althout
Ashe
Chester
Air Activity to Double in Spring Says Maj Lufbery
Maj Lufbery of Wallingford Conn predicts a doubling of Allied air activity in the coming year with heavier bombing of German munition centers. He expects faster, more powerful aircraft, improved masks to reduce strain, and increased night bombardments to disrupt Germany's war industry.
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Maj. Lufberry
Germany
Haoul Lufberry
Wallingford
Conn
Supreme Court Confirms Bar Barring George Bardslee
March 2 Olympia reports the state Supreme Court affirmed the state bar examining board action barring Seattle attorney George Bardslee from practicing law in the state.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
State Bar Examining Board
Dies
George Bardslee
Seattle
Who's Afraid of the Wild Waves
A fragment notes Mazel Simme taking a morning plunge in Salt Lake without tremor while others scold landlords and discuss heatless days. The piece weaves weather and resilience with a playful tone about the sea and life.
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Itere
Mazel Simme
Salt Lake
Hagel
Centralia Officers Cleared Of Charges
Captain John Benediktson of the steamer Centralia was freed after a hearing on alleged seditious statements. Chief engineer and purser of the same vessel were also cleared of charges of obstructing the draft. Reported amid rumors the ship carried supplies to Germans in the Americas.
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Pacific
John Benediktson
Centralia
United States
Keckepechell
George Cortes
Wessel
Rammors
Lower
California
Central
South American
Former Army Cook Believed Teuton Spy in Portland
Federal authorities allege William Dolfen a cook with the 142d Infantry was hired by German agents to spy in Portland after being taken off a train when the regiment left Oregon A perjury indictment was filed two weeks earlier as an effort to free Dolfen who used the name Alvio Na Ban He claimed to have received payments from the local German consulate and to have obtained Fort Borecrans blueprints and gun positions during an earlier San Diego mobilization information from Dan O Mera who has known Dolfen for years is cited by investigators.
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Portland
Wm. Dolfen
142D Infantry
Oregon
Delfen
Alvio Na Ban
Fort Borecrans
San Diego
Dan O'Mara
Dolfen
Army Contractors Explain Business With General
Brig. Gen. Thomas Cruse sought and obtained Washington approval before joining Henry H. Lippert and his son Ralph in business relations amid charges of improper payments. Lippert says Cruse was retired then hired as his Washington representative after 16 years of acquaintance. The Lipperts await arraignment with bonds set at 10,000 each.
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Chicago
Thomas Cruse
Washington
Henry H. Lippert
Lippert
Ralph
Cruse
Lipperts
United States
Mason
One Hundred Assessors Step Out on Job Saturday
One hundred deputy county assessors begin work in Seattle on Saturday. They wear badges with commission numbers and householders are urged to report discourtesy or improper conduct to Chief Deputy Assessor Hull. All personal property is subject to appraisal at one half its market value with a $300 exemption for families.
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Seattle
Turday
Hull
British Volunteers Open All Canadian Army Branches
The recruiting mission at 115 James announced all branches cavalry artillery and engineering corps are open for volunteers. British volunteers may join instead of awaiting draft and can choose their preferred corps.
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Volun
James
Law violators by auto plate color
County officials warn that vehicles without the new yellow license plates violate the law and may be arrested. About half of county machines show 1918 licenses. plates were due by March 1.
Soldier claims 100 dependents for exemption
March 2 Camp Lewis reports one soldier seeking exemption for himself claiming 100 dependents. He cites religious faith and spiritual duties with affidavits from all dependents. Also, a local church announces a sermon by Dr. J. D. Olwers and a “Go to Church Sunday” feature at the Boyland Ave Unitarian church.
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Camp Lewis
Boylaton Ave
Unitarian
J. D. O.lowers
Foot fit army men at Camp Lewis focus of series
At Camp Lewis Captain J A Rich leads orthopedic work to identify and treat foot ailments, aiming to fit soldiers for combat. The article notes foot health as critical, with 742 outpatients, foot measurements from 5000 pairs, and emphasis on properly fitting army shoes to prevent failures in the field.
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U. S
Uncle Sam
Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Army of the United States
J. A. Rich
Rich
Capt. Rich
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