Skinner & Eddy shipyard speeds up wartime production
The Skinner and Eddy corporation in Seattle delivered the 8,800 ton Canoga to the Shipping Board 93 working days after keel laying, beating its own record set with the S. Seattle in 96 days. The firm advocates wage-adjustment readjustments to meet worker demands while other yards stalled.
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Shipping Board
Seattle
Skinner
L. C. Smith Building
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Seattle Harbor
D. E. Skinner
Shipyards must cooperate with labor to speed war ships
Skinner, president of Skinner and Eldy, argues labor relations determine ship production pace. He cites fair pay and respect for workers as key to boosting output toward a national goal, urging government and yards to avoid conscription and focus on efficient teamwork.
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America
The
Star
D. FE
Skinner
Skinner & Eldy Corporation
Johnstown
Atlantic
John Dillon Named Leader of Irish Nationalists
John Dillon chosen to succeed the late John Redmond as leader of the Irish nationalists. Dillon has sat in parliament since 1885.
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John Dillon
John Redmond
Dillon
Orpheum Opens Six Act Vaudeville Program
The Orpheum theatre at Third and Madison debuts a six act vaudeville bill led by O'Brien and West and the Ginger Girls in Peck's Bad Boy comedy. Hazel Boyd plays George Peck. Milo Vagge's novelty bag-punching, Al Wild comedy and mimicry, the Morgan Sisters singing and dancing, the Adamson Trio instruments, George Morgan blackface monologue, and Emily Stevens in A Sleeping Memory photoplay.
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Orpheum Theatre
Third
Madison
O'Brien
West
Ginger Girls
Peck
Hazel Boyd
George Peck
Milo Vagge
Company
al Wild
Morgan Sisters
Adamson
George Morgan
Far and Near At the New Central hotel a Tacoma man dies
Tuesday afternoon Jack Kallie of Tacoma was found dead of natural causes at the New Central hotel. Police report no foul play. Local notices include a Y M C A meeting and several court actions.
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New Central Hotel
Jack Kallie
Tacoma
Young Men's Republican Club
King County
Arcade Building
Ciry Squad
Pier D
Wo Goon
John F. Gordon
Frank Eva
Monroe
Frater
Eva
Helen Louis la Violette
Louise van Ogle
Fine Arts Rooms
Knox
Cleveland
Winslow C. Winans
Broadway High
Seattle
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Winans
Bonney Watson
C. F. Crown
F. Pike Sr
C. Clifford
Federal Grand Jury
U. S
Robert W. McClelland
W. E. Mead
San Francisco
Frank Waggerman
U. S. Marshal's Office
Will Hays to Visit Seattle April 10 for Liberty Loan Drive
Will Hays chairman of the Republican National Committee will come to Seattle April 10 to confer with Northwest leaders and take part in the Liberty Loan drive. A state central committee meeting is set for that date with a luncheon for 500 at the Masonic club room in the Arcade building. The committee will also discuss the date of the state convention in May or early June.
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Northwest
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Republican National Committee
Seattle
State Central Committee
Fred C. Harper
Masonic Club
Arcade
Charming Pekin-blue Wool Suit at $22.50
Picture shows a Pekin-blue wool poplin suit with knife plaits in the coat and numerous rows of soutache braid trimming. It features extensive stitching and binding as decoration. Basement Salesroom offers the style at 22.50.
Boys' Blue Serge Suit Sale at $7.50
Easter and other best occasions demand smart dress for boys. A new shipment offers medium-weight blue serge suits in trench style with slash pockets buckled belt and fully lined knickerbockers priced at $7.50.
Boys' Wash Suits and Accessories Featured in Basement Sale
Junior Norfolk models in chambray Indian Head and percale on sale with plain white tan or green colors and striped patterns with trimming. Tapesless blouses in striped percale gingham and madras sizes 6 to 15 years 60 cents. Boys' wash hats in khaki and white duck rahrah and middy shapes sizes 6% to 6% priced 65 cents. Basement Salesroom.
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Norfolk
Women’s Walking Boots Priced at 6.50 Pair
HIS smart Boot combines brown calf vamp with a cloth top in field mouse gray. It features a simulated wing tip welt sole and straight Cuban heel. Sizes 4 1/4 to 8, widths A to D. Same model with 1 1/4 inch heel also 6.50.
Drape Veils 65c and 25c Black Veils in Assortment
Basement Salesroom advertises HE graceful Shetland Drape Veils at 65 cents and Black Veils in mesh at 25 cents each available in black navy brown and white.
Washable Lambskin Gloves Offered in Easter Shades
The advertisement promotes washable gloves in Easter colors tan gray and pearl for women at 1.50 per pair. White lambskin gloves with black piping and embroidery priced at 1.25 per pair. Silk gloves in black and white with decorative embroidery priced at 50 cents per pair, sizes 5 1/4 to 7 1/6.
Leather Hand Bags Range From $1 to $2.25
The advertisement shows leather hand bags offered in several styles from large utility bags to plaited gathered designs. Prices listed are $1.00 $1.50 $1.75 $1.95 and $2.25, with features such as inside coin purse and mirror.
Easter Neckwear 50 Cents for Delicate Collars
Basement Salesroom advertises new frocks needing dainty neckpieces. It promotes square and roll collars with embroidery and lace, embroidered organdie and net collars priced at 50 cents each.
Fancy Ribbons and Taffeta Bows for Easter Wear
Fancy ribbons offered at 25 cents per yard with light plaids and striped effects suitable for hair bows. Taffeta ribbons with self color satin stripe available in pink, sky blue and white, with black and white stripe options, up to five inches wide.
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Ainty
Ivoroid Hand Mirrors Priced At $1 65 In Various Sizes
Hand mirrors made of Ivoroid offered in several sizes with minor imperfections and priced at $1.65 each. The listing emphasizes the unusually low price for the material and product type.
Camp Lewis Training to Emphasize Western Front Basis
Camp Lewis will intensify trench activities field operations and gas mask drills. Training bulletins from division headquarters announce combat problems target designation fire control and fire discipline instructions. Each unit will march one day weekly from the cantonment.
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Camp Lewis
Naval men to attend Officers' Material school
The 13th Naval district will provide 40 men monthly for the Officers' Material school, a branch of the Naval Auxiliary Reserve. Recruits meeting requisites may attend, training aboard the U S S Gopher in Chicago.
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Bremerton
Wash
Naval Reserves
13Th Naval District
Naval Auxiliary Reserve
Chicago
Easter Hat Collection Highlights With Purple Ribbon
A sand color felt hat with a purple poplin trim and lacquered purple ribbon encircling the crown is shown with a cherry wreath. The piece is part of a Milleess antenna collection, priced at 7.50 dollars.
Spring Dresses Brighten Child Wardrobes at Low Prices
New season dresses for children in plaids stripes and pastel shades. Sizes 6 to 14 years priced 95c to 1.95. White dresses range 2.00 to 4.00 for Easter wear. Basment Salesroom features sheer lingerie styles with lace and embroidery.
Spring Sleeveless and Sailor-Collar Sweaters Stir Styles
The HE Basement Blouse Section features sleeveless pullovers priced at 3.50, 4.25, and 4.50. Designs slip over the head with a fitted waist, offered in white and spring colors. Sailor-collar versions with V-neck and waist narrowing come in turquoise, Nile-green, and pink stripes. Sizes for women and misses.
Japanese Luncheon Cloths at 85 Cents Each
Advertises luncheon cloths 45 by 45 inches in heavy closely woven cotton with bright colors and attractive patterns. Also offers matching napkins, six for 25 cents, suitable for breakfast room use.
Will of Clarence Lamont Admitted to Probate in Seattle
The estate of Clarence Booth Lamont, a Seattle construction engineer, will total several thousand dollars per the will admitted to probate yesterday. His widow, Mrs Maud Hahn Lamont, is named heir to the bulk of the property.
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Clarence Booth Lamont
Seattle
Maud Hahn Lamont
Muck Held Pending Probe In Enemy Alien Case
Boston March 27 Dr Karl Muck conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra was arrested as an enemy alien Monday and jailed in East Cambridge awaiting further investigation.
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Boston
Karl Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
East Cambridge
Base Hospital 50 Mobilization Readiness Ordered
Base hospital No. 50 at University of Iee to Washington or is told to hold itself in readiness for mobilization. Under Maj. James B. Eagleson officers and men are largely from Seattle. Mobilization is expected at Fort Lawton.
Baer from Fort Wayne Downs Second German Airplane
Paul F. Baer of Fort Wayne Indiana scored his second aerial victory by shooting down a German airplane on Monday near Paris.
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Paris
Paul F. Baer
Fort Wayne
Ind
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