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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1917
Page
8
One thousand four hundred fifty four Gates participated in the vote for acceptance while nine hundred ninety three rejected. Four hundred sixty one delegates were absent. Rejection of a coalition plan raises questions on its future viability as Kerensky’s supporters warn chaos without a broad government union.
James A. Taylor, business agent of the Machinists union, will represent the Metal Trades council when the wage adjustment committee visits Seattle next week to seek a settlement of the shipyard strike. The call came at a council meeting of 16 allied trades, with several resolutions adopted though not disclosed.
A US destroyer operating in European waters was severely damaged in a night collision with a British naval vessel. The British ship stood by and towed part of the crew to port, with no injuries. the destroyer was repaired and returned to active service. An investigating board found limited visibility in a heavy downpour caused the accident.
The Little Sespe region north of Fillmore saw a deadly forest fire blamed on possible arson. Ten known dead include Ruth Fansler, 16, and Santa Paula residents Roy Fansler and others from Anaconda and Union Oil companies. several more missing reported earlier, with property damage around $500,000. Firefighters prepared to halt flames as wind conditions risk further spread.
Window curtains offered at 50¢ per pair with scrim lace edged selections in yellow and pink. Includes ruffled curtains with valance and lace center curtains with borders. Also two and a half yard lengths of lace and hemstitched scrim styles from basement salesroom.
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