British Miners Plan New Move in Coal Dispute
British miners consider joint action with American workers after the special parliamentary report. They seek a six hour day higher wages and nationalization of mines. Leader Robert Smillie calls the potential US support significant as a boost against employers. The coal commission reportedly agrees on many points but clashes over mine nationalization.
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London
Frank Hayes
United Mine Workers of America
Robert Smillie
United Press
Hayes
Exchange Telegraph Co
Coal Commission
Seattle Ship Is Accident Victim
The General Pay, the first ocean going ship launched in Lake Washington, will be towed to Yarrow shipyard at Victoria for refitting and overhaul after storms during its maiden voyage caused boilers to break loose and damage the vessel.
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Lake Wash- Maton
Yarrow
Victoria
French High Commission
France
Japanese Ex Prisoners Arrive Seattle Before Orient Return
A group of Japanese seamen released from German prison camps in Europe are due to reach Seattle from the East on either Wednesday or Thursday. They plan to depart for the Orient early next week aboard the N K steamer Suwa Maru after their stay in Seattle.
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Seattle
N. K
Suspect Arrested Over I. W. W. Literature Gifts
Thomas King aged 47 was arrested Wednesday night at Second Ave and Washington St. He denied being an I. W. W. organizer but was found with I. W. W. literature and membership cards in his possession.
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Thomas King
Second Ave
Washington St
Leitch Returns From Overseas
BE. J. Leitch, Argonne veteran and son of S. E. Leitch, deputy clerk of the U S district court, returned Wednesday to his city home after serving with the 77th division overseas.
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Argonne
BE. J. Leitch
S. E. Leitch
United States District Court
Leitch
77Th Division
Its a tough world says John OBrien on sentence
John Thom as O’Brien says a $100 check bearing President Wilson’s signature is worth seven years in the pen. O’Brien was sentenced Wednesday to the Ohio penitentiary for passing the worthless 1912 check.
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Columbus, CO
John Thomas O'Brien
United States
O'Brien
Ohio Penitentiary
Woodrow Wilson
Seattle May Call Dr Charles Aked
The advisory discussion on inviting Dr Charles F Aked, pastor of the First Congregational church of San Francisco, to become pastor of Plymouth Congregational church will occur at Thursday night’s church meeting.
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Seattle
Charles Aked
Charles F. Aked
First Congregational Church of
San Francisco
Plymouth Congregational Church
Boys and Girls Mixer at Plymouth Church Friday
The boys and girls engaged in church work in the city will gather for a general mixer at Plymouth Congregational Church on Friday evening.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Frank Baker Leaves 30000 to Schools and Local Groups
The will of Frank W. Baker, wealthy retiree, filed in superior court, distributes over 86000 with 30000 to be shared by local orders and organizations. Several schools receive endowments. Also notes port cargo record by Meiwa Maru and hotel leadership changes in Coronado and Santa Barbara, plus the acquittal of postmaster Swindlehurst in a high profile murder trial in Montana.
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Frank W. Baker
Yokohama
Coronado San Diego
Cal
John J. Hernan
Hotel del Coronado
Potter
Santa Barbara
Hernan
Coronado
W. A. Turquand
Vancouver
B. C
Swindlehurst
Livingston
Mont
Joseph E. Swindlehurst
Oliver M. Harvey
Montana
Belgian Government Lifts Hops and Malt Imports
Washington reports the Belgian government has lifted all restrictions on importing hops and malt. The decision was announced by the war trade board on March 20 as good news for brewers.
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Washington
War Trade Board
Admiral Glennon to resign as head of 14th Naval District
Admiral James H. Glennon will resign from his post as commander of the 14th Naval District and be honored at a farewell banquet at 6 30 p m Thursday. Rear Admiral Nathaniel Usher will succeed him, with Captain Mary Field welcomed to the 18th Naval District. Guests include Bremerton Seattle Naval Training Station and district headquarters officers.
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James H. Glennon
14Th Naval District
Orental
Army and Navy Club
Navy
Nathaniel Usher
Third Naval District
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Marry Field
Puget Sound Navy Yard
18Th Naval District
Bremerton
Naval Training Station
Seattle
Jeffe H Day
Washington fisheries courses begin March 31
The University of Washington college of fisheries will offer courses in fish culture and fisheries technology beginning March 31, announced Director J. N. Cobb.
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University of Washington College of Fisheries
J. N. Cobb
Fisher as British Ambassador to the United States
Fisher, Britain's education minister and noted scholar, is named as a potential successor to Lord Reading as ambassador to the United States. He has lectured at Harvard in 1918 and ranks among leading British authorities on history and politics.
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Fisher
Lord Reading
United States
Lord Saulsbury
Harvard
Will Discuss Pay in Mines
United Mine Workers of America will meet in convention in Indianapolis to discuss wages shorter work days and five day weeks to promote to mine owners. A subcommittee of the general policies committee, meeting yesterday, said the propositions are too big for a small body to finalize and will submit the report to the 200 representatives from district organizations later today.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
General Policies Committee
Tacoma Boy Found By Portland Police
Tacoma youth Alfred Royce, 16, was picked up on a Portland street by officers after fleeing his Tacoma home. He admitted running away. his father is a shipworker. Royce is in custody pending advice from Tacoma authorities.
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Tacoma
Portland
Ore
Alfred Royce
Royce
Ohio Voters Face Uncertain Dry Law Start The May Start Delayed
Ohioans voted to go dry on May 7 but the emergency clause was not posed by the Ohio house, delaying enforcement. The senate may act similarly, pushing the law to November with courts to decide if the state becomes bone dry or damp after May 27.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio House
Senate
Clothing strike ends in Cleveland agreements reached
Officials of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America said most Cleveland clothing firms signed agreements and about 4,000 striking workers were returning to their jobs.
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Cleveland
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
National worker Jennie Kent presides temperance meeting
Mrs. Jennie M. Kent national field worker of the Women's Christian Temperance Union presided at a temperance workers meeting in the Arcade building at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
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Jennie M. Kent
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Smart New Drape Veils From The Basement Store
ALF presents embroidered scroll and chenille spotted borders on octagon mesh veils in brown taupe navy and black. Priced at 75¢ and 85¢ each. The Basement Store.
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Alf
Homefurnishings sections showcase ready help for homekeepers
The staff in Upholstery and Wall Paper discuss finishes interior trim and window hangings and assist in planning and assembling artistic backgrounds and dining room furnishings. Furniture and Floor Coverings offer broad selections of dining room pieces within a wide price range to fit most needs.
Dining-room Furniture Displays Show Expanded Arrivals
The spring displays offer complete dining suites and individual pieces in popular period styles with walnut, mahogany, and oak finishes. A Beau crafted American walnut dining table, 48 by 62 inches extending to eight feet, is priced at 100 dollars. Fourth Flees.
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Beau
Hair Brushes 35c and 45c at the Casement Store
Mall size brushes with wood backs and handles available in black or white bristles. Some sets include metal fittings. Prices listed as 35 cents and 45 cents.
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Casement Store
Clothes Brushes 15c and 20c
The Basement Store offers clothes brushes priced at 15 and 20 cents. These brushes search out gathers and folds in clothing to remove lint and dust, with bristles set in a loop of twisted wire and finished with a polished wood handle.
Plain White Lawn Handkerchiefs for sale
Handkerchiefs priced at 5¢ each or 6 for 25¢. Plain white lawn fabric, suitable for women and children to carry to school. Durable everyday use handkerchiefs offered in bulk quantities.
Exquisite Velvet Hangings for the Dining-room
Exquisite velvet hangings for the dining room offer luxurious ambiance with rich furnishings. A fine velvet set includes one pair of side drapes and a wide valance finished with self-color silk edging. Available in brown blue or rose for 13.50 set. another open design drape set with valance in brown blue mulberry and rose priced 9.50.
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John O’brien
Frank Baker
U. S
Britain
Herbert al, Fisher
East
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Sixth Avenue
Compete Homefurnishers
Copenhagen
Wilton
Ploer
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