Council splits on Navy food offer in city vote
City council divided evenly on a proposal from the Navy to sell a large quantity of foodstuffs to the city. The vote tied as Thomson was absent, sending Carroll’s motion to the finance and harbors and grounds committees for review and possible further action.
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Navy Department
Carroll
Lane
Erick
Hesketh
Conn Bolton
Prake
Haas
Thomson
Finance Fittes
Harbors and Grounds Committee
F. N. Foot
Navy
Conn Carroll
Girl Captured and Soldier Awarded for Valor in War
A historic item notes a girl named Eleanor Thorpe and Leonard N Vanell wed by Justice Otis Brinker. It mentions a sergeant who led seven men to capture 28 Germans at the Mont sector trench during the Argonne battle and received the Bow award.
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Girl
Leonard N. Vanell
Otis W. Brinker
Mies
Eleanor Thorpe
Fidalgost
Mont
the Argonne
Jowa Governor Urges Conservation of Fuel
Governor Harding issues proclamation urging fair fuel use during miners strike. He reappoints Webster of Waucoma as administrator and calls the people to avoid profiteering and cooperate with efforts to ease the disruption.
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Jowa
Jows
Harding
Webster
Waucoma
Har
Seattle Plans Memorial Service for War Heroes
City wide service to honor King and Kitsap county soldiers who died in World War I. Ring of honor by Mayor Fitzgerald, readings by Rev Rawhill and Rabbi Koch, music by Amphion Society, orchestra, and choral selections. Memorial at the Arena at 2 30 p m on Sunday under Seattle Red Cross auspices.
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Seattle
King and
Kitsap
Seattle Red Cross
Fitzgerald
Mra
Lillian L. Waldron
The
Red Cross
Repub
Assembly
H. H. Gowan
Lear Bagley
W. R K. Rawhill
Seattle Federation of Ministers
Amphion Society
Clark Dinsett
University Law School
John Sparcur
Lincoln
Vikby
Rabbi Samuel Koch
America
City Urges Seattle to Aid Red Cross
Mayor I C B Fitzgerald issues a proclamation calling on every man woman and child in Seattle to join the American Red Cross during the November 2 to 11, 1919 armistice period. The city seeks to recruit thirty five thousand members in the district through ongoing canvassing.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Fitzgerald
American Red Cross
Great American Relief Organization
American Red
I. C. B. Fitzgerald
United States
Citiens of
Majority for Rent Hog Bill Faces Uncertain Fate
The rent control ordinance, supported by most council members except Lane Erickson Thomson, awaits final passage. It adds an emergency clause needing seven votes and broadens apartment definition to three units. Hotel interests, led by Rockwell and Erickson, fought to strip hotel regulation, while Haas failed to secure a postponement.
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Thomson
Drake
Carroll
Moore
Heaketh
Bolton
Lane
Erickson
Councilcense Committee
T. D. Rockwell
Hotelkeepers’ Association
Haas
Labor Seeks End to Coal Strike Amid Fuel Shortage
United labor groups mobilize to aid striking coal miners amid fuel shortages. Reports say most mines in Indiana Illinois and Ohio are closed and fuel rationing classic in progress. Government officials prepare injunction case before Judge Anderson in Indianapolis while labor leaders seek support from McAdoo and local unions.
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Anderson
Indianapolis
Palmer
Ames
United Mine Workers
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Miners Weighs Truce as Court Action Looms
The miners debate anew a possible truce amid court injunctions. Union leaders argue past strike actions were restrained and say strike funds belong to individual members, not the union. They see a potential settlement before court rulings and favor bringing operators and miners together soon.
Parade to Greet Eamon de Valera in Seattle
Ramon de Valera, president of the Irish Republic, will arrive in Seattle at 845 p m Monday November 11. A parade along Second Avenue will escort him to the New Washington hotel before an informal lobby reception. He speaks at the Arena Wednesday evening and departs Thursday morning for Portland.
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Ramon de Valera
Seattle
Spokane
Washington
de Valera
Arena
Portland
President to announce a fifteen member industrial conference
President Wilson to form a conference of fifteen to study industrial peace this month. The commission will investigate hours and conditions of labor, workers' share of profits, insurance, and unionizing, hearing testimony from employees and workers. Senators favor a conference between operators and miners later, while some urge action soon to address the coal strike.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Mtting
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Watson
Indiana
Benator Kenyon
Iowa
Labor Committee
Kenyon Proposes 3‑Member Commission to End Coal Strike
Senator Kenyon introduces a joint resolution to form a three member commission to settle the coal strike.appointed by the president the panel would try direct negotiations for 15 days and then may investigate and issue public recommendations. The plan seeks swift congressional action and mirrors recent bipartisan support.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Senator Kenyon
Iowa
Senate Labor Committee
Kenyon
House
Senate
Congress
Operators Say 90 000 At Work In Pittsburgh District
Conflicting claims emerge as coal miners in the Pittsburg district face ongoing strikes and dwindling stockpiles. Operators acknowledge all union mines are closed while denying mass desertions by non union workers. They cite over 60 000 miners at work in Fayette and Westmoreland counties and note supplies could last three weeks as the Clearfield district stays closed.
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Pittsburg
United Areas
Uniontown- Connelleville
Payette
Westmoreland
Clearfield
Garfield
Butterworth Trial Set For November 25 In Seattle
Gilbert M. Butterworth, a Seattle undertaker, is accused of using the mails to defraud relatives of dead soldiers and sailors. Judge Jeremyh Neterer assigned dates for more than 80 civil and criminal cases for the November term. James Shea, a bank cashier, has a January 5 trial date, and U S vs Union Timber Products is set for November 18. The November calendar also includes numerous liquor-law violations.
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Gilbert M. Butterworth
Seattle
U. S. District Court
Jeremyh Neterer
James Shea
U. Ss
Union Timber Products Company
Boy Fights Burglar with Toy Gun in House Spanked
Chicago report says 12 year old Walter Blight found a burglar in his home and waved a toy gun to scare him. The intruder spanked the boy as a punishment, while the incident drew local attention to juvenile bravery and crime in the area.
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Chicago
Walter 7. Blight
Braid Trimmed Dresses in Serge and Velvet
Dresses described in serge jersey and velvet with Russian blouse and tunic styling. Straight line dresses in navy brown black and taupe. Tricolette dresses in basket and drop stitches some with wool eppen trim in beige navy and black. Large sizes priced at 35 and 45 dollars. Second floor.
Cozy Scarfs and Caps In Knitted Wool Sets
New shopping booths offer scarves and caps in brushed mohair angora and worsted wool. Available in navy blue greens and tints with plain novelty borders stripes or jacquard effects in varied widths and lengths. Prices range from 3.50 to 10.00 with select items at 1.25 and 1.75. Sweater Booth Upper Main Floor.
Luggage and Wool Accessories at Basement Sale
Durable cowhide traveling bags offered at 12.50 with seamed leather corners and brass fittings in 16 to 18 inch sizes. Genuine leather bags at 5.95, waterproof lining and riveted corners. Basement features brushed wool sets and camel hair tams priced 2.50 to 12.50 with matching scarf and cap.
Heavy Outing Flannel at 35c and 85c Yard
About 2,000 yards of heavy striped outing flannel a full yard wide offered for 35 cents a yard. Also solid pink fabric with blue bird and butterfly prints at 85 cents per yard. Buy what you need now for there are many cold days ahead.
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Wenet Virgina
L. B. Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
Illinois
Ohio
Atlantic
Railroad Administration
Hartleburg
Bon Mar
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Smart Serge
Lewis
Eamon de Valera
Butterworth Trial
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