Waterfront clashes lead to fines and jail terms
Four men were fined 100 and jailed 30 days after clashes on the waterfront during a marine strike. One man received 90 days and 100 dollars, while two others were fined 25 dollars. Several officers fired shots to break up brawls near the steamship President, with multiple wounded and arrested in police court.
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C. F. Woods
Conrad Mattison
Pete Thompson
Mattison
James Olivares
Al|alos
Ave
Ballou
Peterson
Joe Higuera
C. Peterson
W. R
John Wiegant
C. B. Buckley
H. Highland
Ernest Johnson
Injunction Against Portland Strikers
Portland reports no new incidents along the waterfront early today as authorities enforce an injunction against the Portland Strikers. Public safety units maintain a restrained stance while monitoring ongoing activities at key piers and harbor zones.
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Portland
Portwater Front
Lingerie and Wedding Trousseau Vignettes by Frances Boardman
Frances Boardman discusses lingerie as essential yet delicate items in wedding planning. She notes crepe de chine garments shaping the trousseau while cautioning readers about sensitivities and the expected family tensions in preparing for a June wedding.
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Trousseau
Frances Boardman
Courts Freeze Six Maritime Unions After Waterfront Strikes
Federal court issued a temporary restraining order stopping six maritime unions from further strike activity. United States District Attorney L. W. Humphreys secured the injunction in Judge Wolverton's court after a fourth waterfront riot in a week. The unions must appear in court at 10 am on May 26 to show cause why the injunction should not be made permanent.
Striking engineers vote on proposed settlement
Striking marine engineers in Atlantic and Gulf ports will vote on a settlement with the American Steamship Owners association. The pact, agreed in Washington with representatives of the strikers and the United States Shipping Board, includes a 15 percent wage reduction, reinstatement of the strikers, and pro rata overtime. Pacific coast workers abstain, believing they have the operators beaten and prefer no compromise.
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New York
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
American Steamship Owners’ Association
Pacific Coast
Washington
United States Shipping Board
New Japane se Ship Line Opens Port Trade
Regular monthly service to Australia from Puget Sound San Francisco and San Pedro will start next month by Yamashida Kisen Kaisha Frank Hitchin SF representative announced The 8800 ton steel freighter Yoakida Maru No 1 will sail first next month a sister ship follows a month later President Yamashida heads the company controlling 200000 tons of shipping praised by Lloyds officials.
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Australia
Puget Sound
San Francisco
San Pedro
Yamashida Kisen Kaisha
Frank K. Hitchin
Bitchin
Yoakida
East Illinois sheriff eyes Granger extradition progress
Sheriff W J Riley of Kankakee discusses Joseph L Granger extradition with Lieut Gov William J Coyle amid pending action on abandonment charges. Granger, found with his niece, had been held on a $500 bond after a habeas corpus writ was filed.
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William J. Coyle
Joseph L. Granger
Kankakee
W. J. Riley
Starwich
Riley
Beattie
Granger
Eistern
King Dykeman
Warn Campers to Put Out Camp Fires
Forest Protection week aims to teach campers the need for care in the woods. Past five years saw U S fire damage totaling 85 million dollars. Washington and Oregon hold vast timber reserves worth billions, underscoring risk from careless matches.
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United States
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
Public Service Railway Adds Conductor Names On Cars
In Camden New Jersey May 111 car riders now greet conductors by name as signs in the rear of cars disclose the conductor's identity. The Public Service Railway Co. aims to inject a little human interest into transportation.
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Owdeedo
Camden
N. J
Mr. Smith
Public Service Hailway Co
Tariff Measure Reported Favorable by Ways and Means
The Longworth resolution to raise tariff rates for a permanent tariff bill was favorably reported to the House by the Ways and Means Committee. Democrats supported the move while Representative Young of North Dakota, a Republican, voted against it.
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Washington
Longworth
House
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Young
North Dakota
Mounted Cops Quell Albany Streetcar Riot
Reinforcements of state constabulary rushed to Albany as rioting flared over the street car strike. Two civilians and two state troopers were seriously injured while police on horseback charged the crowd and bruised many others.
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Albany
N. Y
Four New Beds Named for Orthopedic Hospital Charity
Four beds added to the Children's Orthopedic hospital are to be maintained by Aberdeen Rotary club, the Girls' club of Queen Anne high school, the Arctic club, and Barnacles. One bed will be named in memory of Abbie Alice Drew by her friends.
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Children's Orthopedic Hospital
Aberdeen Rotary Club
Girls
Queen Anne High School
Arctic Club
Barnaciles
Abbie Alice Drew
Local Names and Addresses in Vashon Island Notes
A fragmentary list mentions Muier TLF and Rosenborg with addresses on 1321 E Union St and 4761 W Eddy St. Also cited are Wright R Bellevus Melrom Anderson and Letheren P A with street references and partial initials. The readable items include names, streets, and city-like notes.
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Muier
Tlf
Vashon Island
Rosenborg
Union St
Wright, R
Bellevus, Boy
Feaerstone
Missing Relatives Help Seek Community Tips
The Star runs a Missing Relatives column inviting readers to help locate absent family and friends. Items mention addresses and names like Mrs C A Bangs and R M MacDonald seeking delivery of messages and reunions, with notices from residents across Seattle, Spokane and beyond.
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The
Star
Probe on U.S. entry into World War asked in House
A House resolution introduced by Representative Michelson of Chicago seeks an investigation into how the United States entered the war. It cites charges that organized propaganda by financial interests helped push the U.S. into conflict. The resolution references Gabriel Hanotaux’s claims about France and linked ambassadors and a Morgan interest in keeping France in the war.
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Washington
United States
House
Michelson
Chicago
Michel Won
Gabriel Hanotaux
France
Herrick and Sharp
Robert Bacon
J. P. Morgan &A
Huge searchlight to illuminate Mount Tamalpais amusement park
A five foot diameter searchlight will be installed on Mount Tamalpais near San Francisco to light an amusement park area. The project aims to attract visitors and boost nighttime activity at the park and surrounding attractions.
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Mount Tamalpais
San Francisco
Citizens Training Camp Opens July 6
The war department opens citizens training camps in July and August with Camp Lewis serving the district. Men from 16 to 35 can apply at the local Marine Corps recruiting station. Transportation, board, lodging, medical care, uniform and arms are provided.
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Arthur Kingston
Marine Corps
Maynard
War Department
Y W C A Summer Camp Opens on Bainbridge Island
The Y W C A announces a Saturday opening for its Yeoman Bainbridge Island summer camp. Decoration day ceremonies will mark the start with many girls expected to participate. The camp provides an affordable outing or summer home for working girls, about a 40 minute ride from the city. For more details call the Y W C A.
Wives of African Tribes Cost More During Postwar Era
Lord Dewar of the British Goat Society notes prices for wives among African tribes rose after the war. A prewar wife cost four cows, now the price is eight cows, reflecting economic shifts and social impact.
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London
Lord Dewar
Socety
Costa
Barrel of shame remembered from medieval punishment
A historical note recalls a medieval punishment where inebriates were sealed in a barrel with only their heads exposed as a public shaming practice. The tale illustrates past attitudes toward drinking and social discipline.
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