War shock fading as US industry plans wartime recovery year
Washington May 6 United Press American business shows renewed strength after wartime turmoil and looks to a prosperous year. Large exports of raw materials, rising grain prospects, and improving industrial conditions support a reassuring outlook from the Federal Reserve Board. Unemployment fears ease as labor shifts stabilize and export trade expands.
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Washington
United Press
Indus
Organization of ‘Investment Trust
Organization of Associations
Lord Mayor Calls Saturday Meeting On Irish Peace Delegation
Dublin officials plan a special meeting with prominent citizens to discuss the Irish American peace conference led by Frank P. Walsh Ed F Dunne and Michael Ryan. A delegation will visit Americk to receive the citys freedom Thursday.
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Dublin
United Press
Frank P. Walsh
Ed F. Dunne
Michael Ryan
Americk
Stage Set for Treaty Signing by World Powers
In Paris on May 6 final steps for presenting the peace treaty to the German delegates were taken with a secret plenary session. Attendees included premier Orlando and foreign minister Sonnino, and President Wilson would lead the American delegation. Hungarian and Austrian diplomats were summoned, and preparations proceeded without preempting ratification of the covenant.
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Paris
Orlando
Sonnino
Rome
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Brazil
Greece
Poland
Portugal
Rumania
Serbia
Czecho- Slovak Republic
St. Germain
Marquis Imperiali
Organization Committee
League of Nations
Col. House
Picton
Eric Drummond
Ruth Garrison Breaks Down in Court as Trial Moves Rapidly
The Ruth Garrison case dominates the courtroom as the prosecution wraps its case quickly. Details of the Bon Marche tea room murder on March 18 are presented with witnesses expected to testify Ruth Garrison purchased strychnine under an alias and admitted involvement. The defense reserves a statement and jurors face a tense, publicity filled hearing with Judge Claypool guiding proceedings.
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Ruth Garrison
John D. Carmody
Grace Storrs
Bon Marche
Hilen
Carmody
Garrison Storra
Hon Marche
Althe
Ruth
Grace Storra
Cut- Tate
Union At
Ruth Green
Storrs
Bureau
Okanagan
Lithia Garrison
John Rice
Thomas Askren
George Berry
The
Judge Claypool
Thone
Venireman
Askren
Storrs Brought to Seattle for Civil Case Testimony
Dudley M Storrs former lover and husband of a murder defendant arrives in Seattle from Okanogan to testify in a civil action by Albers Iron Milling Co against Sheriff Stringer over 400 cases of beer seized in 1918. He is held at the county jail. its use in the murder trial remains undecided.
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Ruth Garrison
Dudley M. Storrs
Seattle
Okanogan
Dudley M. Storra
Wash
Superior Court
Storrs
BB. Stark
W. C. Gresham
Okanogan County
Albers Iro, Milling Company
John Stringer
Eainier
Albers Brothers
Storre
Becoming Designs on Second Floor Ad for Colorful Summer Wear
The notice advertises colorful clothing with practical shades including Peach Apricot and Victory blue. Describes round necks cuffs and georgette crepe de chine trims embroidered with beads. Mentions plainer models with tuck or hemstitching and that the items are on the second floor.
Wool Sweaters for Girls and Outing Attire
Wool sweaters priced at 3.95 for school and outings, with knit styles including V necks and collars in colors like cardinal, rose, coral, turquoise, green and American beauty. Also on sale are sheer Lawn for summer dresses and Beach Cloth 86 inches wide in multiple colors on the Bon Marche lower floors.
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BON Marche
Nemo Corset Week at Bon Marche Corset Shop
Nemo Week at the Bon Marche highlights Nemo Corsets with hygienic fitters to ensure proper fit. Displays include Nemo Brassieres priced from $1.00 to $1.50, Nemo Kop Service Corsets from $3.75 to $10.00, and Nemo Self reducing Corsets $4.25 to $7.00. Third floor.
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Nemo
BON Marche
May Festival Wash Dress Sale
Two hundred wash dresses reduced to 2.95 in the wash dress department. A variety of chambrays and ginghams in stripes or plain colors. Simple serviceable dresses with Billie Burke or waistline styles, trimmed with white crepe pockets and buttons. Your choice of the lot for 2.95.
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Billie Burke
Burglar Found in His Room at 400 Broadway
Frank Kuhn woke to a burglar rifling his breeches and grappled the intruder. The burglar grabbed Kuhn and tossed him aside, then fled after Kuhn cried for help. The loot included a bill folder with receipts and some cash was missed.
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Broadway
Kuhn
Will Unite Workers in Americanization in Seattle
E F Dahm of the University of Washington calls a 4 pm meeting in the university extension rooms Henry building to coordinate Americanization work. Represented will be Y M C A Y M C A W C A K of C National Bureau of Immigration Hebrew and Catholic federations Ministerial federations Women’s Federated clubs Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club Rotary Sunset D A R and A K A.
National Riecuit unit to allocate Victory Loan nationwide
The coal branch receives notice from New York that the company’s Victory Loan subscription will be allocated nationally. Sales Agent J G Bassett has collected 2000 dollars in bonds through the local committee.
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National Riecuit Company
New York
J .G. Bassett
Beattie Symphony to Perform Third Evening Concert
The Beattie Symphony Orchestra under conductor John Spargur offers a program at the Masonic Temple Auditorium at 8 o clock. Theo Karle and pianist Frank Leon headline with vocal numbers, including conservative classics such as Mozart and Figaro overture, with a Burns inspired Tam o Shanter and a Caprice Espagnole finale.
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Theo Karle
Chadwick
Tam O' Bhanter
John Spargur
Theo Earle
Frank Leon
Auto License Upended and Booze Seized in Stop
Tom Sumida and Jimmy Sato, both jailed on open charges, were stopped at Whatcom and Spokane avenues by Patrolmen Bell and Heylan. An upside down license led to a search revealing three five gallon kegs of grape alcohol in three wooden boxes stored in the car’s tonneau as evidence.
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Tom Sumida
Jimmy Sato
Sumida
Sato
Whatcom
Spokane
Charles Bell
James Heylan
Whisky seized from three barrels at pier 1D
Dry squad officers seized three barrels at pier 1D containing whisky, estimating the contraband value at about 1 704 dollars. The operation followed reports of bootleg liquor activity in the area.
Victory Bond Drive Aims to Aid Returning Heroes
Campaign urges readers to purchase Victory Bonds to fund military veteran rehabilitation and harbor hopes of quicker repatriation. Officials emphasize national unity and financial support for servicemen and families during postwar recovery.
City Council to Fill Vacancy After Cotterill's Death
The council will elect a new member to fill the vacancy created by the death of Councilman Roland W. Cotterill. With seven voting members, a majority of five is required. Acting Mayor Lane's absence prevents quick consensus as candidates are vetted. Cotterill previously won 22,375 votes, trailing Bolton by about 4,000.
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Roland W. Cotterill
Lane
Cotterill
Bolton
Sherry's Restaurant to Close. Plans New Confectionery
New York May 6 Louis Sherry owner of the famous Sherry's at 44th Street and Fifth Avenue says the long renowned restaurant will close as July 1 approaches. He plans to open a confectionery and caterer business at Fifty eighth Street and Fifth Avenue.
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New York
Sherry
Fifth Ave
Louis Sherry
Ths
Fifty Eighth St
Cotterill Dies Early Tuesday Rallies City Park Leader
Cotterill longtime Seattle park advocate and former secretary treasurer of the National Association of Park Superintendents died Tuesday. He led playground efforts, edited Parks and Recreation, served on the city council, and was active in the AOUW. Funeral plans indicate burial soon. city offices to close in mourning.
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Cotterilll
Seattle
National Association of Park Superintendenta
Parks and Recreations
National Association
Cotterill
Park Ovoard
Hie Emvic
Evergreen Lodge
Ira Hammond
Roland
Ing
Taylor St
Frank W
Building Council
George F. Mer
Council
Aprons with belt loops and pockets on sale
Belted loose models with pockets and all over patterns offered at 1.25 dollars. Described as aprons with practical design and appealing value suitable for everyday use.
Bargain Basement's Second Birthday Sale
The Bargain Basement marks its second birthday with a Birthday Sale this week at The Bon Marche. Unlike other stores the basement features goods purchased specifically for this section by Bargain Basement buyers and includes automatic markdowns in upstairs departments. Bargains abound as the sale runs all week.
Bargain Basement Sells Corsets for Second Birthday
Corsets bought specially for the Bargain Basement's Second Birthday. Made of good quality coutil with light ironing and embroidery trimming. Sizes 19 to 26.
Pretty Organdy Blouses at Bargain Prices
Colored check blouses with white organdy collars offered in all sizes 36 to 42. Attractive round neck styles priced at 1.49 dollars, touted as mighty good bargains with strong value for shoppers.
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Win Entertain Committee
Fred 8. Ferguson
Wilson
Col. Howse
Lansing
Henry White
Gen. Bliss
Charles A. Tennant
Matthew Dow
Symphony
Roland Cotterill
Sherry’s Restaurant
Board of Park Commissioners
W. D. Lane
Oliver T
Utilities
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