Thousands Hit by Flu Mask Order in Seattle Streets
The city enforces a flu mask order with Red Cross producing masks daily for workers and officials. Streetcars run with open windows as officers ensure compliance while soft drink venues close. Dozens of influenza and pneumonia deaths are listed among residents and workers in the last 36 hours.
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Seattle
Red Cross
Thomas Murphine
Hanson
A. W. Leonard
The
Traction Company
Leonard
J. S&s McBride
McBride
Eleven Deaths Reported in Portland Health Update
Portland reports eleven deaths in the last 24 hours alongside a slight drop in new case numbers. The health update underscores continuing community transmission and strain on local hospitals.
Seven Spanish influenza deaths reported in 24 hours
In Spokane on October 25 seven deaths attributed to Spanish influenza occurred within a 24 hour period. The daily toll reflects ongoing surge as medical authorities monitor outbreaks and urge precautionary measures. Local hospitals report rising patient loads amid the epidemic.
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Spokane
Eleven Deaths and Flu Cases Reported in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City reports eleven deaths and 147 new influenza cases in the last 24 hours. In Butte Montana, twenty two deaths and 115 new influenza cases were recorded in the same period.
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Salt Lake Salt Lake City
Butte
Mont
Seattle influenza proclamation orders mass streetcar use
City health directive urges Puget Sound Traction Light and Power to operate every car during peak crowds and keep one third of windows open. Masks required for nonessential workers. crowds discouraged. hotels lounges and eateries restricted. noncompliance risks jail or hospital. vaccination urged as crucial defense.
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Hanson
McBride
Seattle
Health Department
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Company
Seattle & Rainier Valley
Municipal Line
Tacoma Orders Flu Masks for Public Health
Mayor Riddell ordered all persons in contact with the public to wear masks to curb influenza. The health office urged nonessential downtown visitors to stay home as the epidemic worsened with twelve deaths reported Sunday.
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Tacoma
Riddell
Health Office
County Teachers Will Get Full Pay
County Superintendent A. B. Burrows notified school boards that teachers will receive full pay for the period the schools are closed by order of the county board of health. Districts may count up to 15 days of constructive attendance based on each district’s average daily attendance.
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Burrows
County Board of Health
Achoola
Arrest 110 for Not Wearing Flu Masks
SAN FRANCISCO October 24 One hundred ten people were arrested in the last 24 hours for failure to wear influenza masks. All but about a dozen, who lacked funds, were released on ten dollar bail. Britain has 2250 women medical.
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San Francisco
Storm Sweeps Middle West Cripples Wires Across Region
A new Kansas storm disrupts wire service linking the Rockies, Pacific coast, and East. Government lines remain the only functioning route via El Paso and Billings as repairs continue. Friday and Saturday outages near Grand Island Nebraska and Garden City Kansas are being fixed.
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Denver
Rockies
Pacific Coast
East
Kansas
Kansan
Nebraska
Fl Paso
Tex
Billings
Mont
Stafford
Kan
Grand Island
Neb
Garden City
S. F. newspaper man dies after illness
San Francisco October 25 Hugh B Thompson son of the late Thomas L Thompson pioneer Santa Rosa editor and United States minister to Brazil died here yesterday after a two month illness. Thompson was a newspaper man.
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Ban Francisco
Hugh
Thompson
Thomas L. Thompson
Santa Rosa
United States
Brazil
Hugh Thompson
Recommendation for two new drydocks in San Francisco
San Francisco reports that Rear Admiral Houssan, head of ship plants for the emergency fleet corporation, recommended additional ship repair facilities and two dry docks capable of handling the largest ships afloat. The proposal aims to bolster wartime naval logistics.
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San Francisco
Houssan
Emergency Feet Corporation
Women's skirts offered in pleated and gathered styles
A range of skirts at varied prices features pleated and gathered cuts with beading embroidery and button trim. Finishes include satin or flannel collars in navy black green wine and King's blue sizes 16 to 44.
Ten Percent Wage Increase For Seattle Ship Workers
The Macy adjustment board awards a 10 percent wage rise for Seattle shipyard workers with a base rate of 40 cents per hour for skilled mechanics. Pacific Coast workers receive a higher rate due to living costs, while overall increases average 20 percent on the Pacific Coast and 15 percent elsewhere. The plan includes shop committees to handle grievances, retroactive to August 1, and future increases every six months if needed. Bert Swain calls the 10 percent rise unsatisfactory.
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Seattle
Macy Adjustment Board
Wasic
Pacific Coast Metal Trades Unions
Journeymen Mechanica
Labor Adjustment Board
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Great Lakes
War Labor Policies Board
Henry Mcfiride
Federal Wage Adjustment Board
Macy
Washington, D.C
Altho
Bert Swain
The
Metal Trades Council
Northwestern Pacific shipyards praised by Hurley
Herbert Hanlon reports a cable from Edward N Hurley praising Northwestern Pacific shipyards for wartime effort. He notes the region’s determination to deliver tonnage, strong 1918 records in launchings and deliveries, and the teamwork between workers and builders.
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Herbert Hanlon
Pacific Shipping Ilustrated
Wage Adjustment Prevents a Strike
In San Francisco on October 28 the new labor adjustment board revised wages, stopping a strike by the Pacific District Council of Boiler makers and Shipyard Workers. Union officials say all workers in smaller shops will demand the same wages as shipyard workers, while piece workers receive no increase, setting the stage for further conferences between workers and employers.
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San Francisco
New Labor Adjustment Board
Pacific District Council of Hoilermakers
Emalier
Call 58 Men for Physical Exams in Local Board 10
Local board No 10 has summoned 58 men from the 1845 registration for physical examinations. Examinations will be held October 30 at the offices in 41 Hinckley building. The roster includes Fulton Hoye Edwards Fred Francio Gillette John Wirren Charles Henry Ward and many others.
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Local Board No. 10
Hinckley
Fulton Hoye Edwards
Fred Francio Gillette
John Wirren
Charles Henry Ward
Pverett John Humble
Charles Lawritson
James Marten Wilkinson
Alfred Tapaila
James Park Stuart
John Francie
RK. Phillips
Clyde August Beaudreau
James O'Connor
Bert Wadkins Mitchell
Leo Harold Waite
Vincinto de Scinilo
John Vincent McVeigh
William Henry Rollina
Richard Suter
William Lindsay
Angel Reyes
Allen Britt Commander
Julius Schnelling
Victor Markgraf
John Brown
William Guy
Tom Shomataa
Martin O'Malley
Harry T. Bauman
Otto Jacky
Orting
Paul Schulz
Nao Okabe
Harry K. Naifonoff
Jones Tries to Pan President Wilson
Senator Wesley L. Jones arrived in Seattle from Washington as he criticized President Wilson's appeal for a democratic congress in the November elections. He said the war defines Americans not Republicans and that the nation’s supreme task is winning the war. In Billings Montana influenza reports showed five deaths and 50 new cases in the last 24 hours.
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Wesley L. Jones
Seattle
Washington, D. C
Jones
Wilson
Billings
Mont
Cotton Bats for Comforters at Bon Marche
Cotton Bats offered in 72 by 84 inch pure white, three pound weight. Unstitched bats priced at 1.00 and 1.40 each and stitched ready for covers priced at 1.50 each. Located on the lower main floor of The Bon Marche.
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Second Avenue
BON Marche
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Sidney Preston
Norman Hotel
Loula Zanhoe
Tenth Ave
Anna Johnson
Bert Brostrom
Seventh Ave
M. Chikamore
Great Northern
Clyde J. Miller
11Th Ave
N. G. Sprague
Peter Iverson
Tal. M. Iwanaki
Ninth Ave
Mae Philips
First Ave
Louis Walker
Maynard Ave
Clyde Fredenberg
Fourth Ave
Blanche E. Hightower
Fifth Ave
John C. Young
E. Harrison St
Frank E. Sergeant
St. Regia
McCaffrey
Re. M. Hayashi
Terrace Court
Mary Randa
1St Ave
N. D
Portland
Britain
Middle West
S. F
Bargain Basement
Cretonne
Art Cretonne
N. W
Hurley
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