Persic Convoy Sinks U Boat
Washington reports the submarine torpedoing the British troop ship Persic with Americans aboard was likely destroyed by the escorting transport convoy. The Navy Department remains reticent as Britain requested London release, and Secretary Daniels has not been briefed by officers as inquiries arrive.
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Washington
Persic
Navy Department
Great Britain
London
Daniels
Committee On Public Information
Still Counting of King County Primary Results Progresses
Election officials in King County continued tallying primary returns on Thursday with all nominations decided. Key races include two Superior Court bench seats with leaders Judge Clay Allen and Craw ford KE White among others, plus multiple county and state offices listed as Republican nominations secured.
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King County
Clay Allen
Crawford KE. White
Calvin S. Hall
Thos
BP. Reveille
Wallace Mount
John F. Main
John Mitchell
W. O. Chapman
Charles Claypool
William H. Pemberton
Edgar Mills
Frank Pierce
Kazis Krancazunas
W. W
C. Tiffin
John Stringer
Samuel J. Humes
Schoola
A. 8. Burrows
Fred C. Brown
L. C. Smith
Thomas Dobson
Seattle
John Bb, Gordon
Otis W. Brink
War Board Demands Reply of Bethlehem Steel
The National War Labor Board ordered Bethlehem Steel to state immediately whether it will comply with its wage and working condition award for 25 000 employees. President Eugene Grace was told to send an immediate categorical telegraphic reply. The award, issued weeks earlier, increased wages and abolished the bonus system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bethlehem Steel Co
National War Labor Board
Eugene Grace
Grace
Man credits Tanlac for dramatic health turn around
H D Woodard of the Loring Hotel Seattle reports a remarkable recovery from rheumatism and related ailments after taking Tanlac. He cites relief from joint pain, headaches, back pain, improved appetite, sleep, energy, and a five pound gain, and endorses the medicine. Bartell Drug Stores sells Tanlac in Seattle.
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Tanlac
H. D. Woodard
Loring
Fourth Ave
Seattle
Bartell Drug Stores
Labor clash over Reames resolution in Central Labor Council
Seattle labor leaders heatedly debated the Central Labor council resolution demanding the resignation of Clarence L. Reames. William Short defended him, calling the move dangerous without proof, while accusations of misquotation and plots flew. A special committee will review all future resolutions to improve relations with the public.
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Central Labor Council
Clarence L. Reames
United States
Wm. Short
State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor Movement
Short
Reames
Council
Lee
America
Duncan
Legislative Committee
Seattle
Seattle Workers to Meet Over City Wage Plan
City employees convene at Cook's hall 4727 14th Ave N E Monday evening to review the scientific wage schedule drafted for Seattle by Professor Stephen Miller of the University of Washington.
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Seattle
Cook's Hall
14Th Ave. N. E
Stephen Miller
University of Washington
PLAN FOR RE EMPLOYMENT AND PLEDGE SUPPORT TO GRANGE
The war committee of the Central Labor council outlines re employment plans for returned soldiers and postwar labor conditions. It pledges support to the State Grange and agrees to form a 15 member committee representing Grange organized labor and progressives. A defense fund will be raised to aid the progressives labor and Grange efforts.
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War Committee
The
Central Labor Council
Grange
Organized
Council
New Advice to Move Suburbs to Ease Seattle Housing
A Seattle Real Estate Association appointed committee will survey housing conditions in towns near Seattle. Citizens with no local interests will be asked to relocate and rent their homes to shipyard and essential workers, freeing Seattle homes for wartime labor. The More Homes Bureau plans to erect sufficient houses in two to six months under the Chamber of Commerce, aiding a patriotic transfer.
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Seattle
Seattle Real Estate Association
More Homes Bureau
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Architectural Department
Death of Puget Sound shipmaster Captain J C Hunter
Capt. J C Hunter 75 veteran shipmaster of the Puget Sound district died at Providence hospital after an operation. He leaves a widow at 106 West Crockett street and a son Lieut Commander Albert Thomas Hunter of the United States army transport service. Born in Stockholm Sweden on April 19 1843.
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J. C. Hunter
Puget Sound
Providence Hospital
Tobacco Fund Contributions Noted Across Northwest Venues
Involving Evan Thomas and multiple consignments for a dance event in Newcastle by Motorven and Trip Riders Local 2362, the tobacco fund records show varied donors including Mra. L. Schooler of 1419 Mighth and Seattle merchants. Names such as Tom Faull of Vashon Island and Richard J. Thaine of Neah Bay appear in the sparse ledger entries from Washington state.
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Evan Thomas
Newcastle
Tosaguat
Cas
Mra
L. Schooler
Tom Faull
Vashon Island
Seattle
Far Mast ‘Trading Co
Beattle
Richard J. ‘Thaine
Neah Bay
Wash
Fear No Trouble With Machinists Amid Strike Ultimatum
Washington reports that a general machinists strike appears impossible after the International Machinists Union executive committee ordered 4,500 Bridgeport strikers to return to work by Friday morning or face suspension from the union. The move aims to protect the nation’s munitions program.
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Washington
Bridgeport
International Machinists’ Union
Ear Ringing Head Noise Remedy Prescribed in Ad
A vintage remedy claims relief for ears ringing and head noises. It advises mixing Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar, then taking a tablespoon four times daily to ease catarrhal deafness and nasal congestion. The pitch is economical and easy to prepare for those with ear and sinus issues.
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Clarence Wadington Kelland
Liberty Tailors
First Ave
Ethel
Clayton
Coliseum
Symphonicatists Orchestra
Marius Brambilla Conductor
Pike
Buster Brown
Tige
Buster and Tige
Buster
Armstrong Buster Brown Shoe Co
Seneca
Victor Records
Marconi Institute
Sherman Molay &Co
Third Avenue
Pine
Tacoma
Spokane
Portland
Pao Ae
Howard D. Taylor
Ralph PD. Nichols
Daniel Landon
William Wray
T. D. Rockwell
Frank H. Renick
Fred W. Hastings
George B. Lamping
Fred Moss
James T. Jones
Walter J. Lunn
H. P. Rude
War Board
Sydney Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
J. G. von Herberg
Woodard
LABOR
Shipmaster
Tobacco
BE Grote-Rankinco
Monarch
Cretonnes
Madras
Grote-Rankin
Union Store
uUniversit
Macfarlane & Hall Elliott
Lowman
Goen
Right Drug CO
TNE Brandenstein &Co
Eaich Occidental Ave
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