Seattle Seaplane Vision: Gott Foresees Air Fleet Growth
Edgar N Gott of Boe ing company predicts rapid expansion of aerial navigation from Seattle as a major air terminal. He outlines passenger routes seaplane lines Alaska trade and private and government collaboration while noting future giant air freighters and steam propulsion advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ator
Lake Washington
Eddie Hubbard
Boeding Airplane Company
Seattle Corporation
Skiller
University District
North Mead
Hubbard
Seattle
Edgar N. Gott
Boeing Company
Gott
Siberia
Orient
St Ia
United States
Coastwise
Continental Air Mails
Alaska
Ketchikan
Skagway
California
German Trains Blown Up Killing 150 in Belgium
London reports a children's bonfire caused the explosion of two German munition trains at Hamont Belgium. About 150 dead were counted and much of the town was wrecked. A German ambulance train burned, with 18 wounded perishing. Most victims were German soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hamont
Belgium
Amsterdam
Hare and Tortoise Race Teaches Steady Wins
A hot day tale shows the tortoise outlasting a sleeping hare as steady pace defeats speed. The moral emphasizes perseverance over arrogance and laziness, urging readers to consider reliable effort. The piece ends with a promotional note for Florence Pittsburgh store offerings on suits coats dresses and waists.
Equal Pay for Women Again Voted Down in Seattle Schools
Three Seattle school board members blocked a proposal to raise women teachers to the same salary schedule as men. Mrs Harper’s measure, backed by Judge Winsor, was defeated by President Spencer Eckstein and Shorrock. A second resolution to end war bonuses and apply the regular schedule was approved. The new school director role was created to oversee work and examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Harper
Richard Winsor
George A. Spencer
Nathan Eckstein
FE. Shorrock
Harper
Reuben W. Jones
Auto Victim Identified In Orillia Curve Crash
The woman killed in the Orillia curve crash Friday morning is identified as Mrs Doris Davis wife of a navy chief petty officer. The wreck left Bert Pedesty former Breakers cafe owner free on recognizance after talks with sheriff officials. Other passengers W Durstan Walter and Helen Marence of Seattle suffered minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orillia
Doris Davis
Navy
W. Durstan
Walter
Helen Marence
Seattle
Czernin Accused of Food Law Violations in Paris
Count Czernin accused of sneaking five baskets of provisions and 900 pounds of flour into the family commissary in violation of food laws. The Sea View Methodist Protestant Church in West Seattle will be dedicated Sunday at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Czernin
Sea View Methodist Protestant
Weet Seattle
Car Collision Kills Conductor on Seattle Street Car Line
In darkness on the Weat Seattle car line a collision of two street cars occurred at 6 15 Friday night. Nelson Hughes 50 conductor of one car was instantly killed and Mrs H Green 1321 California Ave seriously injured. Motorman F S Parnett 2767 California Ave in charge of second car said he did not see the other car until on top of it. Hughes leaves a widow and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Hughes
H. Green
California Ave
Hughes
F. S. Parnett
Green
War themes dominate church notices in city listings
Mrs. Grace Manners sister of Guy Manners soldier poet speaks on The Soul of the Trenches at St Mark's at 7 30 pm. Hy Scovell Y MCA secretary and actor addresses Dodging Shrapnel in France at 2 pm. Arn Allen YMCA secretary returns from France speaks 5 pm at Swedish tabernacle. Victory Thanksgiving 10 30 am Bethany Presbyterian. United service by Broadway Capitol Hill churches. Thanksgiving 8 30 am First Christian Broadway Olive. Rev Charles Replogle Eskimo mission speaker at Friends Memorial Church. Rev J F Watson WW Baptist convention speaks on The University Church and It a New Pastor at University Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Manners
Guy Manners
St. Mark's Church
Hy Scovell
Y. M. C. A. Sunday Club
France
Broadway
Capitol Hill District
First Christian Church
Broadway and
Olive
Charles Replogle
Arctic Circle
Friends’ Memorial Church
23Rd Ave
I. Spruce St
J. F. Watson
D. D
Western Washington Baptist Convention
University Church
University
American Army Near German Shores in Luxemburg Advance
The First and Second divisions of the American army approach Prussian soil and could enter Germany before nightfall. Luxemburg welcomed Gen Pershing and American troops amid celebrations while the grand duchess watched from her palace. Pershing proclaimed Luxemburg liberated from German occupation and outlined American conduct, communications, and respect for local governance and laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Germany
Luxemburg
Accuse Fickert of Trickery in Mooney Case
Denamore reviews bid for new Mooney trial after hanging sentence. Supreme Court declined to review, citing record rules. Oxman testimony questioned for suborning perjury, undermining credibility, leading to collapse of related cases. Fickert defends, calls proceedings a public distraction from guilt. Grand jury may probe municipal corruption after Densmore report. Morgan and Henshaw attacked as part of anti labor element.
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Denamore
Mooney
Ile
U. S. Supreme Court
Warren K. Billings
Frank C. Oxman
Densmore
Oxman
Rena Mooney
Pickert
Fickert
William H. McCarthy
San Francisco
Woman Appeals for Tom Mooney Mercy Sent to White House
Lucie A. Wright at 114 Bayliston Ave NI forwards an appeal to Mrs Woodrow Wilson asking her to help save Tom Mooney from death. The letter praises Mrs Mooney for her efforts to spare her husband, named as an alleged conspirator in the San Francisco preparedness parade bombing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Tom Mooney
White House
Lucie A. Wright
Bayliston Ave
San Francisco
America
Shipyard labor shortage debate flares in Seattle
C H Hamilton president of the Association of Northwestern Shipbuilders disputes W B Morris of Shipyard Laborers local No 38 12 over a supposed 11 000 worker shortage. Harris claims 1000 men in Seattle could fill jobs while yards lay off. He calls the 11 000 figure grossly exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C H. Hamilton
Asociation
Northwestern Shipbuilders
W. B. Morris
Seattle
Harris
Hamilton
Victoria's Revenue Rises by 90000 Pounds This Year
Victoria's revenue for the year shows a rise of 90000 pounds over last year. The year ends with a surplus of 220155 pounds after expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Australia
Nightingale’s Song Heard One Mile Away
A nightingale’s distinctive song travels a mile, drawing attention from nearby residents and wildlife observers. The evidence suggests the bird’s vocalization is unusually loud for the species, prompting notes from local nature groups.
New Regulation Bans Police Union Membership in Canada
The new rule restricts members of the Northwest Mounted Police and the Dominion Police from joining labor unions. The regulation affects federal policing bodies and aims to limit organized labor activity among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Mounted Police
The
Dominion Police
McAdoo Resigns as Treasury Secretary for Rest
Secretary McAdoo announces his resignation to begin private life after six years of wartime leadership. President Wilson accepts with high praise, noting McAdoo’s energy and fidelity, while McAdoo also suggests stepping down from directing railroads by January 1, 1919.
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Glass
Virginia
Leffingwell
Treasury
Baruchaloo
Interior Lane
Interior Department
McAdoo
Wilson
Europe
Washington
the Treasury
Woodrow Wilson
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Orpheum
Night Broadway Musical Comedy CO
Keystone Diving
Mats
Rete Moore
Lac France Bros
Allied War Review
David Belasco
Palace Hip
Belmonts Canary Opera
Rathlifford
Lovery
Ite
Eves
Sun
J.warren
Kerrigan
Mack Sennett
War News Weekly
England
Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Florence
Puget Sound
E. N. Gott
Weat
Ferry Landing
Arn Allen
Swedish Tabernacle
Bethany Presbyterian Church
South Dakot
Chicago
Minneapolis
Butler Cafe
Dispatch
Webb Miller
United Press
Mrs. Wilson
Savings Department
Seattle National Bank
W’adoo
Hin Kenson
W. G. McA Doo
Columbia
Ithout
Edwin J. Brown
Brown Dental Offices
Columbia St
Dexter Horton
Second Avenue
Cherry Street
Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank and
Dexter Horton National Bank
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