Shipping Board to Discontinue Operating Ships
The United States Shipping Board will discontinue operating ships after June 1 and hand over vessels to private companies. Officials say foreign trade progress under government control was unsatisfactory and the ship control committee, mainly railroad and line officials, favors private management for foreign trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Offidala
Ip Lines
French Negotiating With Japanese Shipping Firms
With many steamers withdrawn from France and colonies for war work the French government is negotiating with Japanese shipping companies to substitute Japanese vessels. The government says the proposal is under favorable consideration in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Japan
Canada May Build Wooden Ships for U S
The Shipping Board Emergency Corp may place contracts with Canada to build wooden vessels for foreign buyers. Canada plans no more wooden ships for its own government, freeing yards for allied and foreign work. American yards seek permits to win foreign contracts from Norwegian interests.
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United Tes Shipping Board Emergency Corporation
Dominion of Canada
Aganst Ne
Dominion
The
Shipping Board
Captain Stanwood Clings to Seattle Adoration
Capt C H Stanwood commander of the shipping board Seamer Westwood declared Seattle his preferred home and spoke of others as nothing. He returned to Seattle after visiting his old home in the state, then reconsidered settling there. Cast John H Pruett president of the Washington association No12 Masters Mates and Pilots says members will be in Seattle next June per a communication received Friday.
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Seattle
C. H. Stanwood
The
Shipping Board
Seamer Westwood
Stanwood
John H. Pruett
Washington Association
Masters, Mates and Pilots
Shipbuilders to Hear Captain Barney Talk
Captain W. H. Barney, hired by the U S Shipping Board, will address Broadway High School at 7 20 PM on shipbuilding education for Northwest shipyard workers. Efforts aim to extend the Steel Shipbuilders Pazeball association past Sunday night after a large Saturday attendance led by J E Rimnager.
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Captain Barney
W. H. Barney
U. S. Shipping Board
Northwest
Pazeball Association
J. E. Rimnager
Anti-Flag Talk by I. W. W. Read in Court
In Chicago on May 11 the prosecution presented alleged I. W. W. utterances as proof of conspiracy to undermine the war effort. Publications cited claim patriotic members avoid saluting the flag and sabotage production, while urging resistance to conscription and urging workers to join the I. W. W. The material also accuses uniformed service of being “livery of the gear herder” and advocates spiking guns and wrecking powder and machinery.
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Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
Wilson
Congress
United States
Geab Herder
Hobson Call for Special Blockade Submarine
Capt. John D. Hobson, a pioneer in blockade warfare, argues for a purpose built submarine to seal harbor entrances. Speaking during an antialcohol tour, he cites British attempts near Santiago and proposes a cheap concrete led sub named block MZ to penetrate harbors and deter surface defenses.
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Francisco
Hobson
Santiago Harbor
Casualties and Captures Reported in War Dispatch
A wartime casualty list reports 69 killed or wounded with five captured. Names include Capt John F Mardesty Winfield MO Lieutenant William Denton New York Kent Lieutenant Thomas Kern Bethlehem PA and several others among killed in action died of wounds and wounded with varying locations from New York to California and Germany, reflecting wide geographic origins.
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John F Mardesty
Winfield
Liewt
Denton
New York
Kent
Thomas N Kern
Bethieheom
Mievina
Petwates
Chas Meekeman
Reading
Wm. Johanson
Rewer
KB Stewart
Amherstdale
Wo Va
David PF. Witeon
Opp
Ala
Corp
Jack Kitman
Yngler
Howard Parker
Providence
Ba Ward MH. Monahan
Stowe City
Wm J. Hamilton
Decatur
Dimease
Nathaniel Goason
Bluffton
Glen Hockenberry
Danville
Clair TF Newell
Routh
Manchester
Conn
John S Robinson
Pearl River
Laned OF Accident Corp
Arthur YP Lutterbach
Chicago
Wagoner Wm. & Smatl
Alston
Mase
John Deadolinis
Lowell
Rolland Ham
Gleneweville
Jackson
Adear J. Neraog
Johnstown
Clyde Tf. Grimm
Edward St. Kiint
Davenport
Cel Gee F Leach
Minneapolis
Frank J Downing
Ellwood Tayter
Chester
Ogden KR
den Mark
Geo Bleck
Williston
Witmer Ho Brown
Washington Courthouse
Ohio
Howard J. Cartin
Piachbeck Pa
Chaett. Carson
Coffeyville
Kan
Homer J. Casper
Spring Green
Wis
N. Fahr
Lebanon
Ernesto Fos. Pueblo
Cole Welter Griffith
Witchins
Joarph Julian
Bethlehem
Martin W
Woodland Park drill by Seattle Third Infantry National Guard
Woodland park hosts the Seattle Battalion of the Third Infantry National Guard of Washington drilling Sunday from 10 a m to 6 p m James D Auld Sperry Flour official subscribed his entire year's salary to the Third Liberty Loan. Funeral services for John Calvin Trittle at Bonney Watson chapel Sunday 11 a m. Dr W D Merritt promoted to lieutenant senior grade. District defense branch formed in Endolyne. Box car shortage in Washington seen as temporary oversupply with a coming car famine.
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Woodland Park
Seattle
Third Infantry
National Guard of Washington
James D. Auld
London
Sperry Flour Company
Third Liberty Loan
John Calvin Trittle
Calhoun Hotel
Bonney Watson Chapel
W. D. Merritt
King County Democratic Club
William Redfield
Redfield
George A. Lee
Nebraska Potash Producers’ Association
Omaha
D. Winter
San Francisco
Orm of Rosas & Winter
Skandia Werkspoor
Beattie Letter Carriers’ Relief Association
Masonic Temple
Charles Viterna
Goodrich Rubber Company
University of Washington Daily
Theta Sigma Phi
Nicholas Healy
San Diego
S J. Joseph's
C. A. Barnett
Justice Hanks
Kirkland
Council of Defense
Endolyne
Mark Bichel
Fred la Chapell
Yakima
Joe Hill
Evelene Spencer
Portland
Masonic Club
L. H. Shearney
Oscar Thompson
Hore
Bothell
J. L. Jackson
Ninth Ave
Eric Knos
Garden St
Walter Harrison
Waters Ast
Lakeside Ave
C. BF. Hirsch
15Th Ave
Pike and Minor
Albert Scott
Precinct 223
23Rd Ave
Washington
Arthur R. Priest
Paris
Washington Women's League
Bureau Condon
Everett
Uail
Edward G. Holmatad
Arlington Rancher
Federal Reserve District
Budapest
Alexander Wekerle
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Hiast
Ol Myers
James Hilllett
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Paradise
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Oor
Meyer-Toner
Union St
Jackson Main
Apentaire
Denny
Second Ave
Workingman
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Terry Ave
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Ctartis
Seattle Way
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Pilsett
Hoge
Jewelers
Heiden’s
Fifth Ave
W. F. Larne
Pike St. Main
Metropolitan Business College Post-Intelligencer
Hide
Taylor's
Military and
Naval Preparatory
Weat Point
Annapolis
Wlwin
Waltham
Bob’s Jewelry Store
Third Ave
Opticians
Eve Comfort
C. H. Law
L. W. Suter
Optician
Buffalo Junk Co
First Ave
Delllett
Columbian Optical Co
Edwin Manwell
Columbian Kryptoks
Nenar Sight
Main
Elliott
Mike Cohen
Weatlake
Sheet Metal Works
1St Ave
National Bag & Metal
Bedlett
Kodaks
Teated Chemicala
Northwestern Photo Supply Co
Diastman Kodak Co
Fourth Ave
CENTRAL PAINT @& WALL PAPER CO
Weatinke Ave
Hilllott
Ferperal Short Repair Co
Star Paint & Wall Paper Co
Credit Mass
F. P. Gorin
Corey Sign CO
Third and
University Main
Seattle Lighting Finture Co
Schoemer
Mer
Bite Land
Smith
Lumber Exchange
Physical
Carroll's
Wike
Tanner Circle
Tsions
Tailors—Lady
Pike
Broadway
NEW York Tailors Main
Drucker & Selesmocne
Union St. Elett
Erieet Trom
Costello
V. Reeves
Goodyear Tires
Veedel
Seattle Garage Co
Piast
Hismann and Herting Magnetos
Columbia
Stomach Battery Servicer Company 1582
Meadweay
Auto Bodies
Seattle Hardwood Fleet Co
Som Laion St. Pilliett
Kimball Marleen Catering Co
Imnehes and Hilver
Boetal
Westlake Ave
Chiropractors
Joseph Roane
Fords
E. H. Buchanan
12Th Ave
Nigace
Dairies
Elias LG
Ike Pee Earl
Piatza
Pike St. Pillett
Woodhouse-Grunbaum Furniture Co., Inc
Hove
Pike St. Cor Birth
Uberal Credity
Pormwass Poursitere Co. Siath and Westlake
Seatle Furniture Co
Herceaies
Parntiture
Bioven
Carson
HAT Cleaners
Panamas
C. LL Churchill
Filiett
Hotnett
MM Lortsakk
Style Shop
Bide
Pilllett
Shamek
Pike St
Ike. Filtiott
New Method Tire Shop
Pantorium Dye Works
Westlake
Auto Supply & Service Co, Virth and
Down Town
4Th Ave
Poole Eplectric Company Distributors
M.S. Brigham Motor Car CO
B. Pike St
Thor
Hilcott
Rainier Electric Co
Fourth
Madison
Sale
Machiinery & Pquiemeent Co
Millett
Wiest Ave
American Portables
WITTE
Miggins Machinery CO
Wirst Ave
Metropolitan Medical Maths
Seedich Movewnemnt Institute
Met
Alr
Miss Henderson
Hank Hide
Wonder” Millinery Co
Uost
Ss. Thanseem & Storage CO
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Seventh and Pike
Howell St
Res
Straus
Mgr
Treake
Epler Block
Miller Trunk and Leather Goods Co
League
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Easy Payments
Hentals
Marion St
National Typewriter Exchange
Oliver Typewriter Distributors
Expr Typewriter
Northern Board A Paper Mills
Metropolitan Window Shade Co. P.L
Club Baths, Inc
Worthington
Arctic Club Bid
Sed and Jefferson
Pacificommercial Bine, Inc
Wattace
Behan
Mar
Weat
Stuart Building
Willard
Moore
Geetabatat Elliott
Hes
Burdett CO
Virat and
Denny Way
Queen Anne
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