Seattle seeks housing for war workers to stay in city
King County Council of Defense divisions under manager R M McCullough and city rep T F Williams launch a housing survey drive on Monday November 4 to locate rooms apartments and houses for war related workers and their families to remain in Seattle for the war and reconstruction period. The effort aims to secure accommodations to fulfill government contracts and attract new work while relief of congestion is sought. Local donations fund clerical work and Miss A Moses leads the office at 4038 Arcade.
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King County Council of Defense
R. M. McCullough
T. F. Williams
Seattle
United States Homes Registration Service
Frank McDermott
Streas
Miss A. Moses
Arcade
R M. McCullough
Mce
Lawrence Wood
U. S. Employment Bureau
Rp Registration Service
H R King Enters Race for School Board
Henry King a local retail businessman filed to run for the school board to succeed Director Spencer who plans retirement. Election set for December 7 with petition signers including Dr. M A and Helen Stevens plus Councilmen Oliver T and W D Lang among 55 Seattle leaders.
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Henry Yy. King
Hag
Spencer
King
M. A
Helen M. Stevens
Mra. C. Us
Oliver T
W. D. Lang
May Increase Allied Force in Russia
Washington reports that American or allied troops may remain in Russia after the Germans leave. Officials suggest contingents could be increased for police duties to stabilize the region, with evacuation debated as either hurried or gradual. The Baltic and Ukraine zones still hold German influence and troops.
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Russia
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Ukraine
Gulf of Riga
Black Sea
Kaiser Flattery of US for Easy Peace Warned
United Press war expert states Germany uses flattery to split the democratic coalition and drive the United States toward judging between Germany and its European enemies. He argues Germany seeks mercy by flattering American idealism and warns that peace must align with terms common to all democracies to win the war.
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United Press
New York
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America
United States
Kaiser
Great Britain
France
Europe
American Republic
County Auditor Repeats Old Pay Scale For Election Officials
Norman M. Wardell announced after consulting with county commissioners that election workers will receive $3 for eight hours and 40 cents per hour overtime on November 5, keeping the previous pay scale despite an attorney general opinion suggesting $3 per day for a 24-hour period. The emergency decision followed a flood of mail from new election officials declining to serve under the revised rate.
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Norman M. Wardall
Camp Lewis and Mare Island Marine Game Fixed
Final negotiations for the Thanksgiving day clash between Camp Lewis and Mare Island marines are complete. The venue is undecided but Tacoma stadium is favored. The soldiers will host the Oregon Aggies next Saturday if accepted, with November 9 and 23 open. A return with the Multnomah Athletic Club is planned in Peru two weeks from Saturday.
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T. G. Cook
Oregon Aggies
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Multnomah
Bing Bangs Joins Marines After Stellar 1917 Season
Washington State halfback Bing Bangs departs for Mare Island to enlist in the Marines. The coast critics named him unanimous back in the mythical coast all star backfield, joining former teammates now in the Marine football program. Hanley brothers Gills Glover and Zimmerman played under Coach Dietz at Pullman.
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Bing
Warms Jobless Women to Stay Out of Seattle
The U S employment service director warns women seeking work in Seattle that jobs are scarce. Director Campbell says more women are registered than there are openings, citing a Pioneer Window Cleaning request that sent five women to prepare for work. Masters Barbers and fire insurers distribute surveys to assess labor and potential men to be released.
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Tuttle Seeks Statewide Epidemic Ban Endorsement
State Commissioner of Health Dr. Tuttle said he will ask the state board of health to copy Seattle quarantine enforcement across the state. Dr. McBride supported statewide enforcement as a major aid in fighting the plague.
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State Board of Health
Seattle
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McBride
Crawford Fe White for Superior Court Judge
A legal advertisement endorses Crawford Fe White as a candidate for Superior Court Judge, presenting credentials and support in a concise public notice style.
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Cue Artists Stage 2000-Point Balkline Match for War Funds
Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran to play a 2000-point balkline billiard duel for United War Work Campaign funds. The 500-point daily matches occur in New York Boston Philadelphia and Washington as part of six nationwide football melees including a Oregon versus California gridiron contest.
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University of California
White Sox Manager Clarence Rowland Turns Referee in Rockford
Clarence Rowland, manager of the Chicago White Sox, gains notice as a referee after his first appearance in a Rockford bout. He is asked to referee upcoming shows at a Great Lakes training station. Harold C. Janvrin, ex Red Sox infielder, emerges as marksman at Camp Perry with 49 of 60 bull's-eyes. James C.
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Chicago White Sox
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Rockford
Great Lakes
Harold C. Janvrin
Red Sox
Camp Perry
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