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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1918

Page

8

Labor Council Backs Skagit River Power Site Endorsement

The Central Labor Council endorsed the Skagit river power site for city acquisition at a Wednesday evening meeting. The vote was unanimous after discussions on forming committees to investigate the site. City Superintendent Severn C. Kd. Case outlined the site's possibilities while Prank Cotterill urged a committee report before endorsement. Hemketh and Bolton are among others already investigating the watershed.

Skagit River Central Labor Council Streets Severn C. Kd Heli Department Cotterill Robert Hem Keth T. H. Bolton

Labor Committee Plans Probe Into Minute Men in City

The Central Labor council voted to investigate the Minute Men amid union complaints they coerce members. President Proctor named John Mundy Ed Levin and Charlies Doyle to report on the group as the Metal Trades council also opens an inquiry urged by machinists.

Central Labor Council Minute Men Proctor John Mundy Ed Levin Charlies Doyle Metal Trades Council

Mayor veto over fire alarm franchise approved by labor council

The Central Labor council sustained its previous stand against the National District Telegraph Co. to lay a city fire alarm system, while preparations proceed for a June federation convention and various union actions including wage talks, committees, and demonstrations across multiple trades.

Hanson National District Telegraph Co Central Labor Council

Montefiore Caracas stage name approval granted

Mont efiore Caracas known as Monte Carter may keep his stage name per court ruling. Marion Tuite Seattle dancer will perform at a United Spanish War Veterans event at Veterans hall.

Moses Montefiore Caracas Monte Carter Marion Tuite Seattle George H. Forte United Spanish War Veterans Veterans’ Hall Helen Major Estey N. K Church of the Blessed Sacrament Issa Tanimura Tacoma Washington Regiment Woodland Park

Record Wheat Crop Forecast by Agriculture Dept

Washington forecasts a superb wheat harvest with an estimate of 650 million bushels, projected to be the largest since the 1915 record. The outlook emphasizes exceptional yields for the season.

Washington, D. C Agricultural Department

Baby Clinic Set to Open Saturday in Seattle

Seattle’s long delayed baby clinic ordered by federal authorities will launch Saturday at Franklin high school Rainier school and the public school clinic. Weighing and measuring for government statistics proceed rapidly after registration cards arrived late. Saturday hours are 10 to 3 with nurses assigned to assist at each site.

Seattle Graham Wiliam Appelatell Auburn F. M. Bartlett University of Washington Kelly Field No. 2 San Antonio Tex Olympia Thomas Prather Olympia Washington Treasury Neterer Masonic Temple Uncle Sam Franklin High School Rainier Ira C. Brown George B. Littlefield Dpd. Burkhart H. N. Canfield W. G. Templeton Rainier School

War Trade Board Limits Crude Rubber Imports

The War Trade Board ordered a cap of 100000 tons per year on crude rubber imports into the United States to conserve tonnage for military requirements.

Washington United States War Trade Board

Cretonne Porch Cushions and Lingerie Step-in Combination

Cretonne porch cushions 75¢ sizes 14 14 to 12 at 4.00 a pair. Children s anklette pumps in patent coltskin or white canvas 1.50 to 3.75 a pair. First Floor novelty lingerie Step in combination with camisole top white lawn pink or blue bindings. Sizes 36 38 40 price 2 00. Second floor cretonne porch cushions 75¢ each 5¢. Upholstery section first floor.

Infants' Wear Dresses Promotion at Second Floor

The Infants' Wear Section showcases two well made cotton dresses. Billie Burle dress in pink or Copenhagen blue features white pique trim and belt in sizes 2 to 6 years priced 82.00. Smocked dress in blue green Copenhagen blue or tan has white pique cuffs and collar in sizes 2 to 5 years priced 2.25.

Hese Billie Burle

Basement Salesroom Satin Fabrics at 95 Cents Yard

Printed satins 36 inches wide offered at 95 cents a yard with navy gray green Copenhagen rose tan and roseda color grounds. Silk mixed jacquards in floral effects for linings and kimonos also priced at 95 cents a yard. Basement Salesroom.

Copenhagen

Knitting Classes Offer Socks for Soldiers

Women may learn to knit socks in daily Needlework Classes. Free instruction covers regular and spiral knitting styles. Ample yarn stocks for service hosiery are available. Art Needlework Section, Second Floor.

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