Telephone strike halted by Wilson mediation in San Francisco
President Wilson orders delay as Werner Reed mediates between Pacific Telephone officials and Electrical Workers union. Reed meets union leaders and company reps, agreeing to a temporary truce to allow federal mediation before any shutdown of service.
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Prancho
Electrical Union
Wilson
Federal Media Committee
MoCon
Werner Reed
Federal
Secretary of Labor
Coast Service
Reed
Electrical Workers’ Union
United States
Labor Post
the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
Emthereof
Werner Z. Reed
San Francisco
W. Z. Reed
Denver
Reducing Red Tape in World War Shipbuilding
Washington reports the Shipping Board chairmen Hurley urges three shift operations in Atlantic yards to meet wartime steel ship production goals. Admiral Capps and others promise to back labor and yards, stating the government will provide needed support for increased output and anti submarine efforts.
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United Presa
Washington
Hurley
U. S. Shipping Board
Thengent
Atlantic
Admiral Capps
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Seattle Slackers Indicted In Federal Grand Jury
A federal grand jury issued 21 indictments including seven slackers and two for attempting to evade the draft via false affidavits. Mise Louise Olivereaux, a stenographer and confessed anarchist, was indicted for opposing the Select Service Act. Other indictments covered smuggling liquor, amusing drugs, impersonating a government officer, and failed registration. Bail amounts ranged from 1 000 to 3 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Olivereaux
W W
Select Service
Anton Darrich
Hans Andersen
Walter Kahlow
Ed Greenberg
James I. Hood
Marty Fortefer
Royal Fortefer
Peter Olson
H. Godtfredsen
C. A. Batley
A. H L. Johansen
Chin Ker Dong Wan
Amugsting Druge
Andrew Kressen
Elmer W. Heck
State Board Reconsiders Gas Rate Probes Across Six Cities
Gov. Lister’s public service commission moves to investigate gas company books in Tacoma Puyallup Everett Snohomish Monroe and Olympia. Cities asked to prepare experts to work with investigators as hearings may be delayed or bypassed despite prior promises to Seattle. An official warns the panel may still act unfairly by ordering rate increases first.
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Commission
Seattle
Caldwell
Tacoma
Puyallup
Everett
Snohomish
Monroe
Olympia
The Star Magazine Postage Rates for Service Members
The Star offers mail subscriptions to soldiers and sailors abroad or at home with postpaid rates: one month 40c, three months $1.15, six months $2.00, one year $3.50. Payment in advance. include soldier’s name, company, and regiment. ship name required for navy mailing.
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France
United States Navy
Rome expects Austro German drive to halt on flood swollen Tagliamento
Rome reports the Tagliamento River as a roaring torrent blocking the Austro German advance. French and British gunners bolster Italian defense while Italy withdraws in orderly fashion to Ita banka. The government forms a coalition cabinet led by Orlando with Sonnino Alfieri Meda Signor Nitti and Hissolat among others. The war office calls to colors all men born 1874 to 1899.
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United Press
Rome
Tagliamento
Ita Banka
Cadorna
Italy
Socaing
Bonelli
Inter Ittorio Orlando
Finanm
Sonnino
Wa . Alfieri
Finance
Meda
Pensions
Signor
Hissolat
Treasury
Slanor Nitti
Italian War Office
Frm
Crucial Battle Promised Along Tagliamento River
London reports an imminent major battle as Gen. Cadorna prepares to halt German Austrian forces along the Tagliamento. Rain-swollen waters threaten to impede the Teutons while fears persist over Austrian flanking moves. Dispatches claim Gorizia is reduced to shells as Italian retreatters destroy supplies and buildings.
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Tagliamento River
London
Cadorna
Zurich
Gorizia
Not a Strait Whisper Invokes Italian Warning In London
London editorials argue that no request reached London for reinforcements to aid Italy. The Globe deprecates accusations that England and France ignored Italian warnings while praising Italian military resolve and their ability to hold recent gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Italy
Globe
England
France
Germans Press Italian Front As Tagliamento Push Continues
Amsterdam reports semi official Berlin dispatches saying German pursuit of Italian forces reaches toward the Tagliamento river. One army advancing on Venetian soil receives thanks from Emperor Karl who vows to press ahead with God aid according to the leadership’s intent.
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Amsterdam
Tagliamento
Berlin
Taglamento
Karl
God'aald
Carncee Alps
Ohio champion eater vows war food save plan
Cleveland correspondent reports Gus Hanna, Ohio’s top eater, plans a limited menu during food conservation week. He will consume meatless days and starches to back wartime efforts while noting his unusually large appetite and past feats against Newton Baker.
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Matt
Cleveland
Ohio
Gus Hanna
Plot to Poison Army Tetanus Vaccine Uncovered
Nationwide plot to kill U S soldiers by contaminating tetanus vaccines investigated after a Washington order banning sale of vaccine points. Five tetanus incidents traced to the scheme, with details unfolding in Memphis and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meatless Day Movements Backed by Seattle Clubs
Presidents of Seattle social and fraternal clubs meeting at meals endorsed wheatless Wednesday and meatless Friday as part of the campaign. Attendees included Herman Chapin of the University club George Boole of the Rainier club George Nicholson of the College club BP Milne of the Elka F C Carne of the Seattle Athletic club and Mrs George Holiday of the University Women’s club.
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Seattle
Herman Chapin
University Club
George Boole
Rainier Club
George Nicholson
College Club
BP. Milne
The
Elka
F.C. Carne
Seattle Athletic Club
Mra
George Holiday
University Women'slub
Strike at Steel Works Causes Large Walkout
Nearly 400 unskilled workers at Pacific Coast Steel Co in Youngstown walked out after a foreman, a Laborers union member, was removed. About 200 more workers were sent home to allow talks to resolve the dispute. T S Clingan, manager, cites a misunderstanding as the cause.
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Pacific Coast Steel Co
Youngstown
Laborers’ Union
T. S. Clingan
Steel Company
Plumbers Donate Free Labor at Y W C A Hostess House
Tacoma plumbers and steam fitters from the local union are working without pay on pipes in the new Y W C A hostess house at Camp Lewis. They donate several hours daily to aid mothers and wives awaiting their men in the army.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Tacoma Union
Von Hertling Refuses German Chancellorship
A United Press Leased Wire report from London dated October 31 says Count Von Hertling declined the German chancellorship, due to inability to secure a Reichstag majority. The Amsterdam dispatch cites this as an Exchange Telegraph denial of the appointment.
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von Hertling
United Press
London
Amsterdam
Count von Hertling
Reichstag
Seattle civic groups push for city council vice probe
Civic and business organizations urged a wide investigation into organized vice in Seattle. Led by C. J. France the Municipal league backed a clean-up plan while Mayor Gill endorsed a council probe and offered to resign if found derelict.
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Seattle
C. J. France
Port Commission
Municipal League
League
Gill
Council
Rotary Club
Federated Women's Cluba
Women's Good Government League
France
Second Case Meningitis Found at Lewis
T Mati Correi reports a second meningitis case at Lewis. The announcement notes ongoing health monitoring and precautions for the campus community.
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Lewis
Meningitis Quarantine Expands At Camp Lewis In Tacoma
At Camp Lewis near Tacoma, 1250 men remain under close confinement after two more companies are quarantined for meningitis. Private Mathero Flanigan of Redding California, from Company A 347th Field Artillery, was hospitalized with the disease. Flanigan had moved from the 70th Company 166th Depot Brigade to the Field Artillery last week, prompting quarantine of both units. The two week quarantine restricts visitors to medical staff and personnel while drills continue for the quarantined troops. No new cases have been reported and officials say there is no epidemic danger.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Mathero Flanigan
Redding
Cal
347Th Field Artillery
Flanigan
70Th Co
166Th
Field Artillery
Halloween Night Curfew Push Aims to Stop Mischief
Dozens of extra police officers and citizen patrols will enforce curfews on Halloween night. Authorities warn parents to keep children at home to avoid mistaken confrontations with prowlers and potential danger to youngsters. Chief Heckingham urges vigilance and safety.
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Hallowe'en
Heckingham
Ford Ordered to Divide 1916 Ford Profits
In Detroit on October 31 the Wayne circuit court ruled against Henry Ford in the Dodge-Ford suit. Horace E. Dodge and John F. Dodge sought to stop using 1916 Ford plant profits for a River Rouge smelter and asked the profits be divided among Ford stockholders.
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United Press
Detroit
Henry Ford Today
Dodge-Ford
Wayne
Horace RE
John F. Dodge
Ford
Rive Rouge
Dodge Brothers
Colonial depot brigade named pirate in remarks
The report labels Colonel Sargent Major as a pirate in the depot brigade while J. E. Cannon seeks transfer to non-combat troops.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Sargent Major
J. E. Cannon
Greene refuses to turn over vice evidence to Seattle officials
Maj. Gen. H A Greene says he will not give Seattle or King County officials evidence on Seattle vice ring for fear it would reach participants. He rejects mayoral claims he is a political tool, asserts his aim is to clean Seattle and allow authorities to act, and notes no set time to release documents.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
H. A. Greene
Seattle
King County
Auth
Gen. Greene
Gill
M. A. Matthews
Dr. Matthews
Mullen
Capt. Lang
Four Million Plea to Ward Off Devil At Army Camps
George Martin reports that four million dollars are sought to create clean amusements near the 90 training camps. The War Camp Community Service will urge funds to establish wholesome recreation and welcome soldiers, with Col Roosevelt enlisted to lead the campaign.
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George Martin
United Press
Washington
America
War Camp Community Service of the War and Navy Commission On
U. S
Kaiser
Baker
Col. Roosevelt
Sammies at Lewis Downhearted? A Lie-Fest in Camp
Cheery lie telling fills a camp routine as soldiers in a unit loop through tall tales and practical jokes. Stories about salutes, chaplains, and a bear with a beer keg tail fuel laughter while a silent crowd recalls real regimental names and Fort Leavenworth memories.
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Austria
John H. Hearley
Hoover
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Haker
Ilanna
Newton Baker
Bare
Memphis, Tenn
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T. Mati Correi
CITY
Matthews
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Devil
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Prig
Kona
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Saya
Agar Muth
Kansas
Co. EK
Fort Leavenwergh
Standlang
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