Chamber Urges Open Bids for Skagit Power Project
Skagit river power site development should be done only through competitive bidding for construction and transmission lines the Chamber of Commerce report states. The special committee urges city council to seek bids before starting work noting rising material costs and that bids will test the project’s feasibility. Committee members include W. W. Miller chairman L. J. Cotman C. A. Kjos A. S. Downey W. H. Lewin Carl F. E. Croson and A. H. Beebe.
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Skagit River
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Chamber
W. W. Miller
L. J. Cotman
C. A. Kjos
A. S. Downey
W. H. Lewin
Carl FE. Croson
A. H. Beebe
World War Veterans Demand Higher Cash Bonus
Veterans from the Veterans of Foreign Wars the Federal Vocational Training club and World War veterans urge a larger bonus than 60 dollars for returning soldiers. They plan a protest and meet with officials to press the issue, contrasting Canada’s 600 dollar bonus and other supports. Vincent Fernand leads the committee voicing dissatisfaction with Lt. Col. Roosevelt and calling for action to secure a fair recompense.
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Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Federal Vocational Training Club
World's War Veterans
Roosevelt
Vincent Fernand
Committee of the
World War Veterans
Canada
Civil Fe
Police Chief announces citywide crooks roundup plan
Chief Joel F Warren pledges to drive out all crooks before the fleet arrives. Officers are ordered to arrest known criminals and watch for new suspects. Police court shows many suspects with unclear evidence, each day before Police Judge Gordon as officers cite questionable actions.
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Joel F. Warren
Gordon
Cathedral Choir Boys Strike Over Anthem Demand
San Francisco September 10. Grace cathedral choir boys locked out after demanding to sing anthema not canticles and magnificata. The lockout lasts three months as dean Gresham tests women and men singers. Choir lads press for shorter hours higher pay and fewer fines with specified penalties for misbehavior absence and tardiness.
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San Francisco
Grace Cathedral
Dean Gresham
Lada
Delays in Army Food Delivery To Homes Reported
Local post office officials say surplus army food for delivery to homes is delayed until Monday at the earliest. Anxious housewives who prepaid almost a month ago seek updates while army officials work to ready the food, which is expected to reach consumers within a week.
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Quartermaster
First aviator to cross the Alps killed in crash
Peruvian aviator George Chavez completed the Alpine crossing but died when his plane crashed during landing. The tragedy ends a historic flight record attempt.
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George Chavez
Eminent Actors From Far Japan Arrive in America
Solin Kamiyama and Uray Yamakawa known as the Southern and Marlowe of Japan will attempt to astonish Broadway with their art beginning next month starting performances in New York City theaters.
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America
Solin Kamiyama
Eft
Uray Yamakawa
Far Haat
Sixty Decline to Serve on Parrish Murder Jury
Spokane report shows sixty prospective jurors examined for the Frank Parrish murder case with none chosen. The second venire of sixty began as many object to the death penalty. Parrish is charged with beating his wife to death at a road camp near Spokane on July 19.
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Spokane
Frank Parrish
Parrish
Here
Duel with bandit like actions leads to arrest in Drexel hotel area
Merril Buckley explains to police how William Howard, a companion, tried to show bravery by robbing someone with a gun after meeting at Dreamland. They walked through the residence district but found no one. Sgt Haag and Officer Pielow arrested both men at 17th Ave and Cherry St for investigation.
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Drexel Hotel
Third Ave
Janes Et
William Howard
J. J. Haag
E. W. Pielow
17Th Ave
Cherry St
Howard
Dreamland
Buckley
Lie D 10 Get Yankees Out
Western department officers learned why the false report about two American aviators missing in Lower California was circulated. Mexicans told U S officers that the ruse aimed to pull American search parties from Mexico prompting Gov Cantu and, at Carranza's urging, to remove them.
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Western Department
Lower
California
Mexico
Cantu
Carranza
Auto Owners Fail to Answer Appeal
The Seattle automobile committee at the Chamber of Commerce urges auto owners to host visiting fleet members during their stay. Twenty five hundred cars are needed but only 302 have offered by Wednesday. A hardship plan will prompt participation and each car will be assigned a specific reporting hour to guide visitors. Owners should call Main 5060 with their availability.
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Seattle
Automobile Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Daniels Inspects Portland Channel
Secretary of the Navy Daniels returned to Portland from Astoria and planned to head to Victoria B C after inspecting the Columbia river. He said deepening the Columbia channel was necessary for both commercial and naval reasons before moving on to Bremerton and Seattle.
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Daniels
Astoria
Victoria
B. C
Columbia River
Columbia
Bremerton
Seattle
Court to Pick New Citizens Saturday
More than 135 applicants for citizenship will appear for examination before the United States district court on Saturday. This will be the first hearing since the court's recess in August. To finish by noon and free officials for events the hearing will start at 7 a.m.
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United States District Court
Advertising Thought From The Star
A brief nod highlights The Star as a proponent of advertising. The note urges readers to associate advertising with The Star and its role in promoting business and commerce.
Police to Destroy Last Liquor In Vaults
Police will destroy the remaining intoxicating liquor in the Public Safety building vaults on Wednesday. Lieut. Collier and Chief Warren said the total likely totals under 5 000 dollars with much already destroyed since orders from Mayor Fitzgerald. The liquor will be poured into the sewer behind the police station after court orders and federal disposition.
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Public Safety
KE. C. Collier
Joel F Warren
C. K. Fitzgerald
Lieut. Collier
Lieut Collier
Collier
Hanson
Warren
Fitzgerald
Fifth Ave
Deputy Recovers Two Stolen Autos On Des Moines Highway
Deputy Asa Lee recovered two stolen vehicles within an hour on the Des Moines highway Tuesday night. One car was found hidden in bushes, while the other was recovered after a long chase. The first owner is William R. Johnson of 72 Columbia Street. The thieves who stole the second car escaped.
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Asa Lee
Des Moines
William R. Johnson
Columbia St
Calf Jumps Like Rabbit Elk Shocks ENUMCLAW
In Enumclaw on September 16, a calf owned by John Prijatel astonishes onlookers by moving with a rabbit like jump and an elk like form. The animal, horn August 4, reportedly arrived without eyes or a tail and stands out among unusual local creatures.
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John Prijatel
Man and Girl Hurt in Auto Mishaps
Two victims were taken to city hospital after separate auto incidents Wednesday. Charles A. Sullivan, 42, suffered a possible skull fracture after being knocked down and dragged 150 feet on Westlake Avenue by J. P. Flick, a dairyman, who was arrested. Tillie Fields, 11, of 1203 Washington Street, was struck by a car driven by Albert W. Mauerhan of Tacoma at Railroad Avenue and King Street. she sustained a bruised arm and said the machine seemed not to be traveling fast.
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Charles A. Sullivan
Westlake Ave
J. P. Flick
Dairyman
Plick
Tillie Fields
Washington St
Albert W. Mauerhan
Tacoma
Railroad Ave
King St
Cardinal Mercier Arrives in U S for First Time
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium landed in New York and received a standing ovation on American soil. The veteran priest thanked the American people, saying he can only reply with gratitude for their help and sympathy as Belgium endured German invasion.
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Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Lves
U. S
New York
Greek American hero claims Kergie surpasses Sergeant York
Greek American celebrants hail Sergeant Kergie returning from France with the Second Division. Despite being wounded and captive, he reportedly took 257 German prisoners, a feat compared to the famed Sergeant York.
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Sergeant Kergia
France
York
Kergie
Bulgars Treaty to Be Formally Presented Friday
The supreme council of the peace conference arranged to formally present the Bulgarian treaty at the French foreign office on Friday after Bulgarian protests against a ceremonyless presentation. Col. E. M. House will return to Paris from London Sunday to resume duties at the peace conference.
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United Press
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Foreign Office
Col
BE. M. House
London
Fight to Bar Out Illegal Strikers At UMWA Convention
In Cleveland Ohio on September 10 delegates from locals who took unauthorized strikes caused a split at the United Mine Workers of America convention. A fight over punishing these unions looms as credential decisions await, with consensus unlikely before Monday.
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Cleveland, QO
United Press
United Mine Workers of America
Bill Clymer Seeks Oakland Club Control in L A Deal
In Los Angeles on September 10, rumors say former Seattle manager Bill Clymer plans to join Eddie Graney and an associate to become controlling owners of the Oakland baseball club. The trio would take over in a deal anchored by a third party resident of Los Angeles.
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Cal
Bill Clymer
Seattl
Clymer
Eddie Graney
Oakland Baseball Club
Who Sent Them A Florentine Courtship Bargain
A couple’s quarrel leads to a午後 the husband apologizes after flowers are exchanged. The verse hints at time passing slowly and a resolved, gentle romance. The Florence Upstairs Store promotes new fall styles including suits coats dresses and hats at Second and Union.
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Florence
Oldest and best blood purifier promises safety and results
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a natural blood purifier and tonic with a long track record of use. It claims to relieve disorders from impoverished blood and lists conditions like eruptions rheumatism and ulcers as benefitting. It urges readers to consult a head physician at 412 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia and begin treatment at their drugstore.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanita
Georgis
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