Netherlands ships seized by U S for war work
One million tons of Dutch shipping are now under Allied control to serve as food carriers and transatlantic transport during the war. The seizure follows Holland’s rejection of an armistice proposal and uses a presidential proclamation to transfer about 77 vessels totaling 600000 tons to the U S merchant marine and 400000 tons to Allied fleets.
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Washington
Germany
Holland
United States
America
Eui
Teuton
Netherlands
Amsterdam
Altruistic Club Meeting at Mrs Thomas Home
The Altruistic club will meet at the home of Mrs M J Thomas on Eighth W next Wednesday at .
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M. J. Thomas
Bakery Closed After Flour Hoarding Charge
L. E. Barthold, owner of a Modesto bakery, ordered to suspend business 30 days for hoarding flour. He held enough flour to last three months. The C. A. Hutton Company of San Francisco was reprimanded for permitting Barthold to amass an excessive supply.
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Modesto
Cal
Barthold
C. A. Hutton Company of
San Francisco
Finished Mystery to be finished by police
Discovery of 5000 copies of the Finished Mystery, the publication of the International Bible Students association, was reported to federal authorities. The boxes were found in a store room by police while checking for bootleg whiskey caches.
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Portland
International Bible Students” Association
Editor Faces Alien Enemy Charge In Shipyard Debate
At a Central Labor council meeting Walter V. Woehlke editor of Sunset Magazine was accused by Harley L. Hughes former industrial insurance commissioner of fanning shipyard slackers to aid the enemy. The council meanwhile adopted a resolution asking for internment of the editor as an alien enemy.
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Sunset
Central Labor Council
Walter V. Woehlke
Harley L. Hughes
Industrial Insurance Commission
Hughes
Woehlke
Alki Lighthouses Threatened by Fierce Fire
In a fierce conflagration the old Alki Point natatorium at West Seattle burned down late Wednesday. Firefighters prevented spread to two adjacent lighthouses and several other structures as the tinder dry building ignited. The blaze was started by two boys seeking warmth.
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Alki Point Natatorium
West Seattle
Germans to Seize Petrograd Within Week, U S Consul Says
Washington March 11 A German army will be in charge of Petrograd within a week, according to American Consul Treadwell who traveled to Petrograd.
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Washington
Petrograd
Treadwell
Dainty Lingerie Blouses Offered At Low Price
A sale notice promotes Dainty Lingerie Blouses priced at 1.79 dollars each. The item description highlights fine organdie and voile fabrics in plain and striped patterns.
Women's Shoes In Small Sizes Sale
Advertises women's shoes in small sizes priced at $1.98 per pair, with sizing information from 24 to 4. The brief appears to promote affordable footwear and includes size range details.
Phoenix Silk Hose and Kid Gloves Sale on Main Floor
Silky Phoenix hose offered at 55c a pair with slight imperfections and a full range of colors and sizes. Also a sale on first quality non washable dress kid gloves with white P X M and embroidered details and washable ivory and putty gloves in sizes 5½ to 7¼ on the upper main floor.
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Phoenix
Utmost Value in Blouses at 3 25 Bon Marche
Georgette crepe de Chine and pongee blouses feature frills lace trim and tuckwork in many styles. Options include sport stripes and plain shades white flesh mais pink rose coral and tan. Second floor Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Dainty Crepe Plisse Yardage Advertisement
An advertisement for 8,000 yards of fine 80 inch crepe plisse in pink blue and white includes smill lengths suitable for undergarments with lengths to 5 yards. Sold on the lower main floor at The Bon Marche.
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BON Marche
Bon Marche Corsets Offer New Models For Figures
The American Lady Corsets emphasize fit and fabric. Style 450 costs 2.50 with a low bust, long skirt, spoon front stays, elastic thighs and strong boning aimed at stout figures. Pink Brodie Corset for slender figures priced at 2.00 with very low bust and free hip support.
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BON Marche
Satin Top Envelope Chemises Debut at $1.95
New chemises in pale pink batiste feature a surplice satin yoke and wide lace insert. Washable satin trim, edged bottom with ribbon, offered at 1.95 dollars.
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BON Marche
Saturday Night at the Armory Fundraiser for Soldiers Club
Saturday night event at the Armory to raise funds for the Soldiers and Sailors Club. Tickets priced at 1.00 with free admission for ladies. Proceeds support the veterans organization and its activities.
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Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
U S To Insure War Industries
Washington March 21 A government bill will extend insurance to cover more than 40 per cent of the nation s vital war establishments including meat packing plants grain elevators flour mills mine properties and food storage sites as well as port facilities and nearby storage areas High private rates would be lowered if enacted.
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Congress
County dairymen take 30 day option on Meadowbrook condensary
King county dairymen have taken a 30 day option on Meadowbrook milk condensary at Issaquah. Their present plans are to manufacture union label condensed milk.
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King County
Meadowbrook
Issaquah
French Repel German Attacks Across Wide Front
Paris reports that several strong German infantry assaults after artillery fire were repulsed by French forces over a wide front late last night and into today, according to the war office.
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Paris
War Office
Portland Man Wounded in Texas Training Camp Explosion
Ezra J. Mears of Portland was seriously injured when a shell exploded behind a stove at a Texas training camp. Five men were hurt in the incident as Mears and his unit were on a 12 mile bike ride and he helped prepare a meal. The cause of the shell’s placement remains unknown.
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Texas
Ezra J. Mears
Portland
Mears
Million Women at Work on Munitions Factories
In England one million women work in munitions factories on two daily shifts seven days a week. Miss Grace Parker national commandant of the National League for Women’s Service told Sunset club listeners of the huge wartime effort after returning from abroad.
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England
Army
Navy
Grace Parker
National League For Women's Service
Sunset Club
Miss Parker
British Lines Endure German Artillery Barrage Near St Quentin
Marshal Haig reports heavy German bombardment from Vendeuil to the Scarpe beginning before dawn. British lines under fire in the sector south of St Quentin. No further details on casualties or breakthroughs were provided.
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London
Vendeuil
St. Quentin
Wield Marshal Haig
War Office
Examinations Soon for Forest and Field Clerks
The United States civil service commission will hold an exam for forest and field clerk on April 20 in this city. Knowledge of bookkeeping typewriting and stenography is required. Due to vacancies in forest clerk posts the department of agriculture seeks female eligibles and applicants should apply to the secretary board of examiners postoffice or district secretary room 808 Postoffice Building Seattle.
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Commission
Department of Agriculture
Board of Examiners
Postoffice
Seattle
Candidates Report to Labor Committee
Union men of the city planning to run for state county or legislative offices must report to the Central Labor council's political welfare committee within 30 days. The council adopted a resolution directing candidates to report at its Wednesday night meeting.
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Central Labor Council
Political Welfare Committee
British Brigadier Carton de Wiart Wounded Eight Times
Brigadier General Adrien Carton de Wiart of the British army in France has been wounded eight times since the war began. He has lost an eye and an arm and holds several decorations.
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France
Adrien Carton de Wiart
Jews Granted Wine Access After Police Seizure
Police relented and allowed owners to claim 1 040 gallons of wine seized from the Bichor Cholum synagogue at 17th and Yesler in time for Passover. Twenty barrels of alcohol seized will be held to examine permits.
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Bichor Cholum
17Th
Yesler
Warren
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Labor Committee
Sadler
Morris Pass
Hulet M. Wells
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Sam Sadler
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C. J. Jacobs
Webster School
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