Metal Trades Await Reply On Macy Award After Slow News
Metal Trades council doubts the Macy award summary telegraphed from Washington. Secretary Bert Swain notes the 20 percent rise actually yields less than a 10 percent increase in the current scale. Official text pending, due soon, while some employers already pay higher rates. Firms may have to roll back voluntary raises to meet the ruling. Union circles show broad dissatisfaction.
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The
Metal Trades Council
Macy
Washington
Bert Swain
Police report on death after alcohol poison arrest
Joseph Moore, 40, detained by Motorcycle Officer J. J. Rush at Second Ave and S Main, Tuesday evening. He died late Tuesday night in the city hospital from alcoholic poisoning. Body under the county coroner's charge.
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Joseph Moore
J. J. Rush
Second Ave
Main At
Seattle Yards to Get Sufficient Steel
A.BE. Woodruff of Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding reports after a conference with the shipping board and steel producers that postwar peace will not curtail shipbuilding. He signs assurances from Messia, Hurley, and Schwab that Seattle yards will receive ample steel and face little risk of shutdown due to shortages.
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A.be. Woodruff
Seattle North Pacific Shipbuilding Company
Shipping Board
Messia
Hurley
Schwab
Seattle
Freighter Sinks Bay Schooner A J Fuller After Collision
In the bay the schooner A J Fuller sank after a hit from a freighter. Salvage efforts were limited with no sign of the vessel found. Cargo valued at 500000 dollars included 48000 cases of salmon from Northwestern Fisheries and 4000 barrels of malt fish from P M Nelson. The Canada Maru is a 6000 ton steamer built in Nagasaki.
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Northwestern Fisheries Company
P. M. Nelson
San Francisco
Harbor Department
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Weasel
Port Townsend
Seattle
Ayak
Alaska
Nagasaki
Japan
Torgenson
A. J Fuller
Western Ave
Watchman FE
Johanson
Thomas
Allies seek Austrian armistice terms with Wilson plan
The Austrian foreign minister signals willingness to end the war and seek peace under Wilson across all fronts. Vienna requests U S mediation for immediate armistice and subsequent negotiations. pressure grows for surrender of Austria Hungary, with Bohemia Slovakia and other territories potentially used in future operations against Germany.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Charles
Pacific
United States
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Hungary
United Statos
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Slovakia
Germany
America
Rnder
Versailles
Count Andrassy
Lansing
Jugo
Czecho-Slovak National Council
Austria-Hungary
Hapsaburg
Jugo, Pole
Americans Down 18 Enemy Planes Near Verdun
American airmen patrolled north of Verdun and claimed 18 enemy planes shot down in the last 24 hours with five American planes lost. German assembly points were bombed and dispersed. Artillery and air actions damaged Montigny dumps and railroad yards. Darmville area saw a large bomber assault with troop concentrations hit. Captain James A. Meissner of Brooklyn marked his eighth victory.
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Verdun
Montigny
Darmvillera
James A. Meissner
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marriage License Offer Sparks Quick Usage at City Hall
William Greer offered a marriage license to Ruth Noble and Harry Ajax in front of the county auditor's office. Miss Noble and Mr Ajax immediately used the license. The note hints at a light, anecdotal city scene from Seattle.
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William Greer
Ruth Noble
Harry T. Ajax
County Auditor's Office
Mias Noble
Mr. Ajax
Morris Kennedy
California
A. Cheshire Mitchell
Butler Hotel
Seattle
Robbers in Flu Masked Night Raid on Japanese Store
Three bandits wearing flu masks stormed the store of C Okagaki at 674 Wellers 1 Tuesday night. Okagaki fled after locking the rear door as a revolver was leveled. He suffered no loss.
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C. Okagaki
Wellers#1
Okagaki
Street Car Worker Seeks Reemployment During Epidemic
A former Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co employee claims city order against crowded cars was defied and offers to return to work during the flu epidemic. He notes his six month reentry rule and recounts discussions with D. W. Henderson about joining the effort despite the company’s alleged staffing.
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Mditor
The
Star
Phinney Ave
Green Lake
Meridian
Sixth Ave
N. W
Freepont
Hallard
Wallingford
D. W. Henderson
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Fire in Cable Lines Triggers Citywide Traffic Jam
A underground explosion at 3 40 in the vicinity of Wiret and Yesler destroyed seven cables and halted streetcar traffic for about two hours. Fire spread through conduits causing power outages and prompting police patrols. Office elevator service stopped for over an hour and crowds dispersed by Health Commissioner orders as electricians worked.
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Wiret and
Yesler
Traction Company
Clerka
Stery
L. C. Smith
Melride
Alameda shipyard contract canceled by U S Shipping Board
The U S Shipping Board ended its $60 million Bethlehem Steel Alameda California shipyard project halting work two weeks ago. Officials said the plant could not be completed before its usefulness expired and that the move aims to streamline shipyard operations by eliminating low efficiency yards.
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Washington
United States Shipping Board
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Alameda
Cal
Officiala
H Bethlehem Group
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Hurley
Echwab
St of Shipyards
Swift Change of Events Staggers Germans at Home
German opinion is torn between war peace and revolution, cables report from neutral sources. Public passion arises over military under Villan control, Ludendorff resignation, and Berlin arm request, with democratic partisans gaining around the government while Junkers and conservatives resist. Independent socialists form a center faction seen as revolutionary by hard liners.
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Washington
Ludendorff
Berlin
Junkers
U. S. Guns Smash Main Line of Hun Rails at Conflans
American heavy artillery shelled the railroad at Conflans on Tuesday destroying the main line of transportation in the region. The Conflans line runs from Germany’s principal Metz communications route.
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U. S
Verdun
Conflans
Germany
Metz
Masks at Bon Marche store entrances during temporary mandate
The City Authorities require masks for entry and a mask distribution at store entrances. The Bon Marche Red Cross Auxiliary operates a gauze mask factory producing masks sold in the Drug Department for 5 cents to cover material costs.
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