Wood ship builders accused in war and postwar profits scheme
J F Richardson former special investigator cites accusations that wooden ship builders formed a band to profit from wartime and postwar programs. Hearings in a test settlement case before the claims commission focus on amortization claims and alleged promises by E N Hurley to employ plants for five years with sufficient contracts. Tampa Dry Dock Co of Florida is a test case in proceedings.
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J. F. Richardson
Ermerly
Select Committee On Shipping Board
Washington
Iteer
Goldsmith
Shipping Board
Claims Commission
Fear Plante
E. N. Hurley
Tampa Dry Dock Co
Fia
Shipbuilders Represented at Hearings Including Meacham & Babcock
More than 96 shipbuilding firms attend hearings with Meacham & Babcock among the prominent firms from Tacoma and Seattle, Washington, listed in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meacham & Babcock
Tacoma
Seattle, Wash
Get It Corn Remover Ad Readers Beware
An old advertisement touts a corn remover named GETS IT that promises to end foot corn pain within seconds. It claims all corns can be treated, drying and loosening to peel away easily without trimming or pampering, and recommends Owl Drug Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Lawrence
Owl Drug Ca
Armistice Day plans and regional notices across Washington
The notice bundle covers several local items. Walla Walla County receives more than ten thousand dollars in October apportionment for school funds, while Armistice Day events unfold in Pasco and Kennewick. Columbia College hosts Anna Compton Winn Nov 22 to aid student debt, and the Pacific Northwest Fruit Exposition in Seattle runs Nov 21 to 26 recognizing honey and fruit industry importance. Willapa harbor reports Chinook salmon finish runs with a pack about one fifth of 1920. Highway funds and deferred spend dominate discussions as James Allen notes minimal state highway work until federal funds arrive. Colfax and Pullman Elks plan 160 acres near Pullman for recreation. Seattle prepares for a wheat shipment exceeding six million bushels by Jan 1, needing 30 ships. Pacific Highway wireless franchise sought between Centralia and Chehalis. Labor leaders comment on improving unemployment, and Maj. Douglas will speak at Olympia Armistice Day dedication. Port Angeles Armistice celebrations promise a grand event with banquet and ball. Centralia fields seven mayoral candidates for November 21 primary and December 6 general, while Aloha Lumber Co. completes a shingle mill at Hoquiam. Yakima reports widespread losses from rata, with ongoing eradication attempts.
National Official of Eagles Plans Washington Visit
Col Herbert Choyneki a past worthy president of the San Francisco Aerie F C By and newly elected grand worthy vice president will visit Washington this week. He arrives in Seattle Wednesday evening and will be joined by a local Kagiew delegation for the northern country tour.
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Eagles
Col
Herbert Choyneki
San Francisco Aerie
F. C. By
Order
Washington
Seattle
Choyneki
Countrie
Trade conditions show improvement in wholesale and jobbing
Bradetreet notes better trade in wholesale and jobbing lines with strike talk stimulating buying, especially in livestock and food and fuel. Retail trade remains irregular though distribution edges up from last week. Some lines drop while several rise. foodstuffs via 31 common articles rise a few cents per pound.
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Bradetreet
Funeral services held for Mia Margaret C Gorman
Funeral services were held Monday at St Josephs Church for Mia Margaret C Gorman 62 wife of John J Gorman of 317 18th Ave N.
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St. Joseph's Church
Mia
Margaret C, Gorman
John J, Gorman
18Th Ave
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Cc. A. Cyotel
Wood Ship Builders
Gov
State Grand Command
ERY
Knights Templar
Seattle Commandery
Walla Walla County
Pasco
Kennewick
American Legion
Anna Compton Winn
Columbia College
Milton
Walla Walla
Columbia River Basin
Willapa Harbor
James Allen
Elks of
Colfax
Pullman
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co
State Highway Department
Centralia
Chehalla
William Short
Malcolm Douglas
King County
Olympia Armia
William la Hevre
Keremees
Commission For Business
Second Ave
Pike and Pinesta
Henry Bittman
Henry Grimshaw
Thru Carter, MacDonald and Miller
H. B. Gleason &Co
Big Cats
Port Angeles
T. C. Rogers
RC. Stanley
George L. Barner
J. G. Bargent
J. B Thomas
John Saunders
August Oees
Aloha Lumber Co
Hoquiam
Yakima
Virginia
Burley
Fifth Ave
New York City
Zemo
Cherrus Edit
Second Avenue
Madison
Spring
Rialto Brd
BIG Money Saving Sale
Pushstone
Third Avenue
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