Wilson Weighs Universal Eight Hour Work Day Order
Washington reports President Wilson is considering an executive order to standardize an eight hour day across basic industries, even for workers not on government contracts. The move aims to boost productivity and conserve labor energy amid war pressures, with Baker and Daniels seen as aligned and approval expected from Wilson.
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GAR STRIKE CASE EXPECTED TO END WITHIN A WEEK
Henry Suzzalio, president of the University of Washington and arbitrator in the strike, will return from an Eastern trip on November 6. His decision is expected within three days, and James E. Duncan, the bar arbitrator, is to leave town in November to attend an AFL convention.
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Sheriff Stringer Injured in Vehicle Collision
In a Monday incident Sheriff Jack Stringer was injured when his car collided with an automobile owned by Volunteers of America. He left his home with William Coving and was patched up after the crash, suffering a black eye and a limp.
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Courthouse Sighting After Injuries On Busy Day
A man bore a bad cut over his eye and a bruised knee yet appeared at the courthouse in a battered but able state. Physicians treated him briefly before he conducted his business.
Tenth man quits port commission
KR N Aline, three year electrical and maintenance engineer for the port, resigns Monday amid charges of domineering methods by Port Commissioners Bridges and Ewald. It is the tenth resignation in days for the same reason.
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London stocks fall on war news
Public unrest over the German advance on Italy pushed the London stock market lower. The decline came as investors reevaluated risks amid the ongoing war developments and uncertainty about European affairs.
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Christmas Gifts to Soldiers in France
Four days remain for Seattle residents to send Christmas packages to a friendless American soldier in France. The call for gifts emphasizes support for troops amid the holiday season and urges swift action to meet the deadline.
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Peggy Worth Sings for Red Cross Across Seattle Streets
Vaudeville star Peggy Worth touring Seattle in an auto Tuesday noon to sing and sell the patriotic song I May He Gone a Long Long Time. Proceeds go to the Red Cross as she visits cities, plus lobby sales after performances. Car provided by the Seattle Kiessel Kar branch with Red Cross nurses in attendance.
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Difficult Moment for Italy Admitted in War Review
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of War Daker’s weekly war review noting Italy is passing through a difficult moment. The forecast anticipates a German strategic retreat on the West front under less favorable conditions, with rising enemy casualties and Russia consolidating resistance. The review also suggests Germans will likely strengthen Riga rather than mount wider offensives.
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Men at Lewis to be assigned familiar work
At Camp Lewis an occupational census of 27 000 men will be completed today under War Department orders. After the census the men will be assigned to trades they are best suited for with many remaining in training and others in noncombatant roles. Trades of interest include armorer machinist electrician painter carpenter clerk cook welder and many more.
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Pastors Join Campaign Against Vice In Sermons
Two ministers Canon W. H. Biles of Trinity Episcopal and Rev Ernest Vincent Shayler of St Mark's denounced vice from the pulpit. They urged action to shield soldiers from the "deadly virus" of vice and criticized city leadership for failing to protect troops and curb vice in hotels and rooming houses.
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Negroes Depart for Army Training Camp Lewis
A Seattle ceremony marked the departure of 42 Black soldiers for Camp Lewis. After an elaborate luncheon at the YMCA, the contingent marched through Beat tle streets amid cheers and martial music. Senator Samuel Piles urged brave conduct and honor for the Black American in France.
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British air raids hit German depots and aerodromes
London reports many tons of bombs dropped by sea planes on German military points. The Engel and St Denis aerodromes were targeted with large bombs, with explosions near rail lines at Corte Marek and Lieckervelde noted.
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General Greene Defends Camp Lewis Vice Claims
Maj. Gen. Greene rejects Mayor Gill’s charges of a citywide vice syndicate connected to Seattle’s authorities. He notes discretionary power to quarantine nearby cities but says he hopes not to resort to it. The Seattle luncheon-era remarks followed the accusation that immoral women and high officials linked to the army posed a threat.
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3 000 Applaud Gen Greene In Church
Major General H A Greene spoke at the First Presbyterian Church Seattle to 3000 attendees praising his soldiers and urging fitness for service. The crowd erupted in applause as he described military training and the government efforts to prepare troops abroad. He met with relatives of more than 100 enlistees after the service.
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Roosevelt club invites women to meeting at Mrs Hallock home
Members and all other women are invited to attend a Roosevelt club meeting at 206 23rd Ave the home of president Mrs Hallock Tuesday at 2 p m. Attendees are asked to bring knitting to aid the Red Cross with Dr Leonard Smith urging a vice cleanup. BERNE Oct 29 Twenty thousand Austrians and Germans have been lost in the drive against Italy according to Austrian sources received today.
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Juicy Jonathan Apples and Del Monte Goods on Sale
In this ad from The Bon Marche fourth floor a variety of fruit and pantry items are offered. Jonathan apples at 10 cents a dozen, Brazil nuts by the pound at 25 cents, Mrs Porters pudding small cans at 30 cents, Del Monte maraschino cherries 4 ounce bottles, Del Monte peaches in No 2 cans at 23 cents, Del Monte preserves 15 ounce jars at 25 cents, California evaporated peaches 14 cents a pound, Albers oats five pounds for 35 cents, Quaker corn flakes eight packs for 25 cents, Leslie's shaker salt three packs for 25 cents, and K C baking powder 25 ounce for 20 cents.
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