War budget to exceed six billion dollars
Washington May 17 The house faces a total war budget of 6 019 949 922 66 for pending and passed appropriations with 445 6 million needed to cover requests The bill would raise revenue to 2 245 000 000 after adding 445 600 000 The debate includes a proposed surtax raise on incomes above 60 000 to 90 000 and a 25 percent increase on all income above 60 000 The treasury says the government will need every dollar that can be raised
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Senate Delays Action On Army Draft Bill Again
Washington May 17 The senate delayed war legislation as leaders quibble over selective service wording. Lawmakers argued whether the army would serve during the exiting emergency or the present war, with McKellar Hoke Smith Hardwick and Reed urging the latter.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Capitol
McKellar
Hoke Smith
Army Veteran Seeks Civilian Work After 15 Years Service
Seret John W. Doyle 61 of 1007 Eddy St volunteers to aid the country without pay after 15 years in the regular army. Former Georgetown police judge, Doyle fought Indians under Gen. Miles between 1874 and 1889 and now offers his services.
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United States
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John W. Doyle
The
Star Today
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Georgetown
Miles
Mining man dies from shaft fall near Spruce Alaska
Theodore Mathesen brother in law of Dr F S Sandberg of Seattle died after a fall down a mine shaft near Spruce Alaska He did not regain consciousness While being carried to Ruby Alaska he passed away His wife and four daughters live in Seattle at 2021 Mercer Street
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F. S. Sandberg
Seattle
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Alaska
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Plan Observance Acknowledges Seattle Select Service Day
Chairman Preston of the Central Council for Patriotic Service was instructed Thursday to appoint a committee to plan details for the Seattle observance of select service day when the city’s young men register for army service. Frank Gates suggested business houses close early and that speaking and music mark the evening of the day or the previous evening.
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Preston
Central Council For Patriotic Service
Seattle
Frank Gates
Permit in garter tale of a speculator in permits
One in his pocket and one in his garter were the records of F. 8. Cross, a permit speculator. Cross was nabbed by William Hart, a county bartender, shortly after Harry French handed Cross a permit for two bits. The deal started in the city employment office and moved to Deputy Prosecutor Barto’s office.
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William Hart
Harry French
Hart
Barto
Theatres Palace Hip presents Russian Gypsies at Palace Hip
The new show opens Thursday at the Palace Hip featuring Kubin masked performers with music singing and whirlwind dancing. Native Russian specialties are highlighted alongside six acts. Also premiering are the Kelsey Sins ters Seattle girls in singing. Johnson and Rollinson Those Rib Ticklers perform. Lew Fitzgibbon Master of the Xylophone has a musical feature. Superba's Vision offers an electrical posing act. The Three Ankers American Navy Gymnasts display strength feats. Manafield and Riddie provide singing chatter and dancing.
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Kelsey Sinsters
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Lew Fitzgibbon
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Ankers
Manafield
Riddie
Censorship Debate Over Isolated Papers Advances
Administration officials say the Gregory bull aimed to curb a few papers ignoring self imposed censorship by others. The law hinges on voluntary restraint during the coming weeks as officials explain the plan.
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Gregory Bull
Army cadets at Presidio attend first lecture on military organisation
Prospective officers at the Presidio training camp in San Francisco attended their first lecture on military organisation today. The session outlined structure, duties, and training goals for cadets preparing for service.
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U. S Army
Presidio
Choate Buried With Simple Services
Notable mourners from many nations attended a brief funeral for Josiah H. Choate at St. Bartholomew's in New York. The service had no sermon or flowers. a palm-covered casket was carried by honored pallbearers, with Mrs. Choate and her son Joseph Choate Jr. among the mourners.
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U. S
Jos Hi. Choate
St. Bartholomew's Church
Patriotism at Home in Seattle Propaganda and Labor Grievances
A Seattle citizen argues patriotism must grow from liberty and economic equality. He cites Lincoln, blasts politicians, criticizes war profiteers, and condemns laundries overworking workers. He endorses Mutual Laundry and calls for fair wages, against potato price manipulation, praising city pay raises and civilian support for workers.
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Waterfront Notes Seaport Vessel Nets Large Charter
The Stolt-Neilsen cargo ship, built by Skinner & Eddy for B. Stolt-Neilsen of Norway, has been chartered by Misul and Company and will be completed by June. The charter will generate over $100,000 monthly for the owners. The port commission also set ferry employee wages at $80 per month at its Wednesday regular meeting.
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Misul and Company
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W. F. Burrows to Carry Supplies North for Libby Firm
The motor schooner W. F. Burrows, built by Stadifor-Clarkson Shipbuilding Co., for Libby McNeil Libby, will haul supplies north to replace losses in the St. Francis. The Burrows has about 2,550 tons capacity. Frank Oleson and Sons Shipbuilders, Inc., capitalized at $100,000, was incorporated by Frank Oleson and his two sons. The firm leases a Georgetown site to begin ship construction immediately, with Thomas Tjarantsen, famed shipbuilder and naval architect, supervising the plant.
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Ferry Link Planned Between Seattle Harbor and Harbor Island
A port commission resolution by President Robert Hiridges approves a steam ferry service between the Seattle terminal of the West Seattle ferry and Harbor Island, expected to aid thousands of workers in Harbor Island shipyards and the West Waterway.
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West
VESSEL MOVEMENTS AT SEATTLE LISTED MAY 15 17
Vessels arrived at Seattle May 17 including Jefferson from 8 EK Alaskan ports tows by Tyee, Queen from Tacoma, Vlortland from Alaska, Admiral Wainwright from Tacoma. May 16 arrivals include City of Seattle and Alaska ports, Admiral Wainwright. Sailed from Seattle May 16 include City of Seattle Kh Alaskan ports, FE Segundo for San Francisco, Admiral Wainwright. Alaska vessels Sailed May 15 include Northwestern southbound and Admiral Watson southbound. Cordova May 16 shows Admiral Watson southbound.
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