British Build Huge Airship For Atlantic Crossing
March 18 report from Seattle notes a British admiralty design of a Zeppelin type airship built by W G Armstrong Whitworth near Selby Yorks. The 670 foot long craft with 79 foot diameter carries 2 000 000 cubic feet of gas and eight days fuel for 8 000 miles. It aims to be the first to fly the Atlantic and may proceed without preliminaries or fuss.
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London
Atlantic
Admiralty
Mary Testa
W. G. Armstrong, White Co., Ltd
Selby
Yorks
Portland Plans Harbor Changes
Portland public dock commission adopts harbor development program proposing a $1,000,000 plan to build a floating dry dock erect a new pier and extend dock facilities at the St Johns terminal aiming to position Portland ahead of Pacific coast ports in marine facilities.
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Portland
Ore
Portland Public Dock
St. Johns
Pacific Coast
U.S. to Give Rail Locomotives Away on March 16
Military authorities will deliver to Italy a nominal price share of German railway material as the American portion of reparations. The move is scheduled for March 16, with delivery delayed.
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Italy
Gerf
Ger
Harden Calls German People Crazy in Postwar Critique
Harden denounces Germany's postwar government and urges a clean break from the old regime. He critiques the foreign office, praises a liberal movement, and foresees strong U S ties and a trusted peace conference stance with Paris.
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Ebert
Germany
Scheidemann
Foreign Office
German Republic
United States
America
League of Nations
England
All Quiet at Tientsin Reported by State Department Cable
Washington reports from Consul General Heintzleman in Tientsin say all is quiet and no further trouble is anticipated. No additional particulars were provided.
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Washington
Tientsin
Saya
State Department
Heintzleman
Night shifts return as Seattle shipyards rehiring 3,000 more
Seattle shipyards grind back to near full speed as 3,000 more workers resume night shifts. Skinner & Eddy, Ames, and Seattle North Pacific report thousands rehired after a major strike, with about 200 of 3,700 at J Duthie still away. Some former staff who left the city may be kept open for a time before new hires fill gaps.
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Seattle
Skinner & Eddy
Ames Shipbuilding & Drydock Co
J. ©. Duthie
Seattle North Pacific
J. EB. Duthie & Co
Seattle North Pacific Yard
Coast shipyard men in session at Washington
Pacific coast shipyard owners and representatives of their employes are in session at Washington March 18 to frame an agreement on future labor disturbances. About 109 worker delegates and ten owners attend as Charles Pies of the emergency fleet corporation urges wage schedules union recognition and a standard work day. Employers’ reps meet to draft demands while officials predict an agreement by Wednesday.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Charles Pies
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Frisco Machinists May Cancel Strike
In San Francisco a tentative Bay Area agreement aims to make Saturday half holiday effective May 3. Iron Trades council Metal Trades association and Foundrymen's association seek consent from affiliates before finalizing the general plan. Machinists who began the strike have not yet stated their stance.
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San Francisco
Machinists
Iron Trades Council
Iron Trades Council, Metal Trades' Association
Foundrymen’s Association
Bay
New York Strikers Run Into Deadlock
New York harbor workers remain at odds with private boat owners over an eight hour day and union recognition. Although some private owners accept terms set by the railroad administration, more than 4 000 harbor workers are idle and fourteen tug crews chartered by the army and navy joined the walkout after missing last weeks increase.
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New York
Altho
Railroad Administration
Army
Navy
Riots in Lawrence as 1000 Textile Strikers Clash With Police
About 1000 striking textile workers and sympathizers tried to march through Lawrence Massachusetts. Police led by Marshal T J O'Brien charged the crowd after shots were fired and bottles and bricks were thrown, escalating the confrontation.
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Lawrence
Mass
T. J. O'Brien
Glasgow Loses Big Order by Strikes
Strikes in Glasgow caused contract losses estimated at nearly $4,000,000. A pamphlet circulating cites a British dominion government planning to place work with a locomotive works of 7,000 employees. Fearing non delivery by the due date the order shifted to the United States.
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Glasgow
Dominions
United States
Street Car Strike Ends in New Jersey Settlement
The Northern New Jersey street car strike ended at 4 a m today after a settlement proposed by the war labor board. Both sides claimed victory in the dispute.
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New Jersey
New York
War Labor Board
Ford Cattle Driver Herds 14 Cattle to Market
Nebraska farmer uses a Ford car as a cattle herding tool. He drove 14 cattle to market in Omaha using the car horn to spur the herd.
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FORD
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Northwest Star Wants Ads Attract Readership
In the Northwest Star readers respond to classified notices and want ads, boosting engagement and market reach across local communities. Advertisers leverage the page to connect with job seekers buyers and sellers.
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Northwest
Bon Marche Offers New Lot of Gym Suits for Girls
Advertisement notes a fresh stock of black lateen gym suits designed for athletic girls from The Bon Marche. It highlights comfort and quality with a new lot arriving for sale on the second floor. An express elevator from 12 to 1 serves Sixth Floor lunch service with wholesome food, good service, and moderate charges.
Summer Fabric and Towels Sale Offer
Dwindling stock and lower prices invite shoppers to stock up for summer. Black sateen at 35c yard, suitable for childrens bloomers and petticoats. Cotton Huck Towels available at 20c and 25c, sizes 16 by 32 inches and 18 by 36 inches, haltingly priced for value. Lower Main Floor.
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Sarveezels
U.S
Harden
Bolshevista
National Assembly
Fidence
Entente
Paris
Wilson
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Bolshevists
Schiffer
Finance
Coast Shipyard
Frisco
East Fight
Bon Marche
Charlie Chaplin
Holland’s
Billie Burke
Ness
Nippon China
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