War talk at Sullivan's Bar in Bremerton over Japs and ships
At Sullivan's and Shelton's bars in Bremerton war talk runs high as patrons debate naval readiness and Japan. A Chief Petty Officer warns about geography and logistics while locals joke about odds in a future conflict, noting ships and crews and the presence of Japanese workers onboard.
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Sullibar
Sullivan's
Shelton’s
Columbia
Strategy Boards
Bronson
West Virginia
Mr. Bronson
Mr. Shannon
Hawaii
Shannon
Jade
Europe
Pacific Seaboard
Denver
Atlantic Seaboard
St. Louis
Strategy Board
Allence
Mr Bronson
Japan
Battle Is Named New Postmaster In Seattle
President Wilson nominated Edgar Battle of Seattle for postmaster, recommended by Burleson over Washington state progressives. Battle, 12 years in Seattle, real estate partner in Battle & McGough, rose from Texas circles. The move signals defeats for progressive leaders and realigned political loyalties. A separate note reports Louis Steurnagle charged with auto theft from N J Null’s garage.
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Washington
Edgar Battle
Seattle
Wes
Senate
Wilson
Battle
Burleson
F. A. McDonald
Battle & McGough
New York
Texas
Harrison
F. A. MacDonald
Alfred Pattie
Richard A. Ballinger
Hugh C. Todd
John Pattison
Charlies Heifner
Judge Moore
Maurice Langhorne
United States
Louis Steurnagle
N. J. Null
East
Green Lake Boulevard
Sheriff Cudihee Seeks Ballard Clash Despite Peaceful Strike
Ballard in Seattle hosts peaceful shingle weavers on strike with no arrests as Sheriff Cudihee sends 14 deputies at mill owners’ request to Ballard. Critics say the move mirrors Renton interference and aims to provoke trouble before the recall law takes effect June 14.
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Seattle
Cudshee
Ballard
Renton
Forth Coal Company
Cudihee
Cotterill
Chief Bannick
Jacob Furth
Beattie's Directory Highlights Smiths Dominance
The new directory volume lists the Smith family prominently in its pages while noting changes in population estimates from January. It includes 125 401 residents and a complete parcel post and street directory, with Browns and Jones families also appearing across several pages.
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Beattie
United States
Ste
Blame Gould in $950,000 Fraud Case
Court hearings continued on Thursday afternoon with Vivian Carkeek arguing that county commissioners and Architect Warren Gould misled voters and prepared false statements about a $950,000 bond issue. Witness Lawrence Colman testified that supporters believed the funds would finance a seven story building. Commissioner McKenzie said Gould's plans and promises formed the basis for reliance while officials admitted they did not know what $950,000 would construct.
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Smith
Albertaon
Vivian Carkeek
Warren Gould
Lawrence Colman
Gould
McKenzie
Parcel Post Map Free With The Star Subscription
The Star offers a free Parcel Post map with a yearly subscription. The map shows Washington state, the United States, and the Panama Canal with full Parcel Post information. Send $3.25 for a year to receive the map at once. Act quickly as quantities are limited.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Captain of Detectives Tennant Admits Knocking Man Down
During the Peter Miller burglary trial, Captain of Detectives Tennant testified under cross examination that he knocked Miller down while Miller was being examined in Tennant's office. He admitted the act, replying yes to the judge's question. The episode followed Miller twice avoiding a guilty verdict on the third degree story. Louise Pollock, Miller’s landlady, testified next.
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Tennant
Peter Miller
Miller
Glasgow
Louise Pollock
Port Commission Votes on Public Ownership Plan
Chittenden and Remshberg opposed Commissioner Bridges by voting down an amendment to back absolute public ownership. The proposal ties a June 17 election to a $3,000,000 harbor bond, with the plan to let the port control improvements directly or by lease while unanimous support remains for direct ownership of the West Seattle ferry.
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Chittenden
Remshberg
Bridges
Harbor Island
West Seattle
Labor Council Receives AFL Charter Again
The Seattle Central Labor Council regained a charter from the American Federation of Labor after withdrawing it during a dispute over two electrical unions tied to the Reid faction. Unions withdrew voluntarily and national orders called for restoration as Walter McArthur of the International Seamen's Union spoke to delegates.
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Seattle: Central Labor Council Fa
American Federation of Labor
Reid
Charles Perry Taylor
Walter McArthur
International Seamen's Union
Grand Jury Votes on True Bills in County Officials Probe
No witnesses were called as the grand jury probes county officials. Reports from the courthouse say a vote on indictments is under way amidst hallway excitement and rumors of activity behind closed doors.
Tornado Tourm Drives Fatal Destruction Across Nebraska
A tornado left one dead in McCool Junction and two dead overall with 17 injured in Seward, Nebraska. The storm, initially near Grafton, crossed McCool and Seward then moved toward Omaha, losing strength before reaching the city.
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Seward
Neb
McCool Junction
Nebraska
Grafton
McCool
Omaha
Ballard Officials Clash Over Sheriff Interference
Sheriff Cudihee sends deputies to Ballard causing anger among residents and local police. Mayor Cotterill and Chief Rannick condemn the move as unnecessary and improper while Captain Powers notes continued order and cooperation in the mill district.
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Cudihee
Ballard
Powers
Cotterill
Burglar Steals Death Clothes From Morgue
In San Pedro on May 15 a burglar entered an undertaking establishment and took the dead man’s somber suit and hat. He disabled the death room light by unscrewing a bulb and moved it to another connection, also stealing the recently replaced underclothes for the deceased.
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San Pedro
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