Draft Frauds Reported at Camp Lewis Probe
Salt correspondent reports a Justice Department and mustering officers investigation at Camp Lewis into possible California and Washington draft frauds. Allegations include misrepresentation of registrants and deceptive substitutions, with many illiterate draftees unable to provide accurate names. Investigators aim to reveal facts in coming days.
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Tacoma
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Washington
Department of Justice
California
Civilians Begin Evacuation of Kronstadt Fortress
United Press report from Petrograd states civilians started evacuating Kronstadt the key naval fortress guarding Petrograd. The move comes as a precaution against a possible German naval attack. Kronstadt sits 20 miles west of Petrograd on Kotlin Island, hosting a major naval depot, docks and yards.
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Petrograd
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Kotlin
Germans thin Slav lines to hit Italy
London dispatch reports observers see a direct link between Germany’s Riga front withdrawal and a German Austro offensive against Italy. Germany reportedly strips forces from the Russian front to thin lines at the focal point to aid Austria against Italy.
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Italy
London
Riga
Truckers Buy Bond and Send Quota to American Lake
The union Local 3812 buys a Liberty Bond of 1000 dollars and ships a large quota to American Lake, asserting it is more patriotic than the waterfront barons.
Beck and aides launch city food substitution drive
Seattle food committee lays groundwork for a major campaign under National Food Administrator Hoover to promote substitution of foods, fund advertising in newspapers, and hold a November 1 meeting led by Miss Mary F. Rausch to teach substitutions and preparation. The plan includes posters and Four Minute men support to dispel shortage rumors and stress no actual shortage. A telegram to Hoover seeks action to stabilize hog meat costs and curb hoarding fears.
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State University
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Law Proposed to Punish Boose Joint Visitors
Mayor Gill urges city council to pass a law making visitors to illegal booze joints liable to arrest and punishment. The measure mirrors penalties for gambling house patrons and aims to curb illicit drinking spots in the city.
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Seattle Eagles Boost Liberty Bond Subscriptions
The Seattle Eagles voted Wednesday night to subscribe to 5000 more in Liberty bonds, raising their total subscriptions to 30000. A water riding tricycle with hollow watertight wheels and rear wheel blades has been invented for propulsion.
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Seattle Eagles
Women's Wool Coat Style Sweaters with Pockets
Brown and red knit sweaters in coat style with roll collar and pockets. Available sizes 36 to 44, sized for a snug fit and versatile wear.
Month End Clearance of Draperies Offers Half Price Remnants
The sale lists remnants including short lengths of Marquisette Voiles Swisses and Sunfast Draperies. Curtain Marquisette at 20c per yard features good heavy Marquisette 40 inches wide in white cream and ecru.
Nightgown Fabrics at Bon Marche Offer Pink Navy Flannel
The Bon Marche advertises 27 inch soft fleecy Outing Flannel in pink and blue stripes ideal for night gowns with lengths up to 20 yards and a 10 yard limit per piece. Kimono Flannelette 36 inch at 15 cents per yard also suitable for warmer house dresses with dark patterns and lengths to 10 yards.
Month End Clearance of Women's Shoes at Bon Marche
A Bon Marche sale lists women’s shoes at 3.95 with patent leather cloth or kid tops and varied soles and heels. Also featured are satin pumps priced 1.25 and broken sized lots in lace and button styles from sizes 4 to 5, with offerings on the upper main floor.
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D. Armstrong
John Foster
All Linen Toweling Sale At Bon Marche
All Linen Toweling offered at 124c per yard with superior quality. Bleached Turkish Toweling 19 inches wide, 20c per yard, 1,000 yards available. Lower Main Flo Jacquard Turkish Towels 25c each, measuring 19 by 36 inches with pink and blue borders.
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Jacquard
Blouse stock reduced and infant garments on sale
A local sale trims stock with crisp white middy blouses and reduced infant apparel. Infants’ Jap Crepe Kimo gowns with embroidery drop to 50 cents, while muslin night gowns with broken lines, embroidery, or lace trim fall to 25 cents.
Longshoremen Denied Recognition on Seattle Docks
Waterfront Employers post notice on Seattle docks declaring the International Longshoremen's union would not be recognized. Employers say they will confer with workers individually but refuse to deal with the union as an organization under the national adjustment committee agreement.
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Seattle
International Longshoremen’s Union
Waterfront Employers’ Association
National Adjustment Committee
Rail rate hearing in Portland November 21
Informal hearings are set by the Interstate Commerce Commission to hear testimony on the propriety and reasonableness of rate increases proposed by major transcontinental railroads. Attorney Examiner Thurrell will hear evidence in New York November 5, Chicago November 12, and Portland November 21.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thurrell
New York
Chicago
Portland
Ore
Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund Seeks Christmas Smokes
The Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund aims to send Christmas tobacco packages to American troops in France. The Seattle Star acts as Northwest representative, collecting donations from local residents to supply tobacco for Sammy’s pipes amid generous contributions totaling several dollars and cents.
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Segitie and
Northwest
Sammy
Ghia
New York
Seattle
France
Aes Gn
Fobace Fund For Americat
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