Cost of Living Rise Cited in Seattle Arbitration
Testimony before the wage arbitration board cites a ten percent cost of living increase since April. Otto Wolfe notes government contracts paid 60 cents per man daily versus 26 cents previously for provisioning soldiers and city linemen earn more than traction workers. The Seattle School District text appears as a separate cost table reference, with incomes and expenses listed for 1916-1917.
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Otto Wolfe
Good Fats Paietaria
Wolfe
United States
J. B. Brickwell
Traction Company
A. Reynolds
Rich claiming exemption is Kennedy's plea
Government Appeal Agent T. J. Kennedy Friday described a surge of wealthy Seattle men claiming exemptions for dependent wives. He plans to appeal all such claims to the district board, seeking denial in many cases. Kennedy cited instances including Newton H. Foster and William Spurck Jr and noted letters supporting Lilly exemptions while the district board denied some industrial claims.
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Seattle
T. J. L. Kennedy
Kennedy
District Board
Newton H. Poster
Foster
Spurck
William Spurck, Jr
Lilly
Farwell Y. Lilly
Wilmot H. Lilly
Monson Brothers
Hesketh Charges Extortion Against Teachers Help
Councilman Robert B. Hesketh attacks the Pacific Teachers Employment agency for a system that charges teachers a 60 percent share of their first month's salary to obtain jobs. He cites fees, contracts, and alleged improper regulation and calls on authorities and teachers to state their positions and seek changes.
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Keth
Pacific Teachers’ Employment Association
the Star
Hne
Burrows
Pacific Teachers’ Employment Agency
Frank B. Cooper
Tnru
Robert B. Hesketh
Queen of Renton Fair Crowned at Grange Event
Misa Rose Nelson became queen of the King County Grange Fair as Mayor Hiram Gill crowned her Friday at 2 30 p m. Renton faced O'Brien in a baseball game while bands performed and a livestock parade rolled through the fairgrounds. Evening concerts and carnival activities were also planned.
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King County
Misa Rose Nelson
Hiram Gill
Renton
O'Brien
Prudential Savings and Loan Receiver Asked in Court
Deputy State Auditor filed in superior court for a receiver of Prudential Savings and Loan association alleging unsoundness insolvency and officers criminally liable and seeking court action.
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Prudential Savings and Loan Association
Northwestern Shorthand Reporting Schools Ad Bldg Announcement
Arcade Building advertises courses teaching shorthand bookkeeping civil service and advanced grammar at Northwestern Shorthand Reporting Schools.
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Northwestern Shorthand Reporting
Arcade Bldg
Affidavits detail losses in defunct company case
Affidavits show assets of 3949.99 and liabilities exceeding by over 5000. Officers Tilton and Holden allegedly used funds for personal ends. A $5000 loan secured by officer property is cited as illegal. About 3000 Seattle homes bought for $1 each appear on books as stock payments. Tilton’s attorney claims efforts to stabilize the company and reclaim books followed after August 24 election. court hearing with Judge Mackintosh supported their demands.
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C. W. Karner
G. FE. Tilton
T. M. Holden
Smail
Seattle
Philip Tworoger
George E. Tilton
Tilton
Board of Directors
Mackintosh
Boldt and Cook Fined After Health Violation Probe
James R. Boldt restaurant keeper was fined $54 and his chef $30 in police court by Acting Judge Phillip Tworoger. Health officers found a butcher disposing uncleaned chicken heads and legs into soup prep at the Third Avenue restaurant. The butcher was discharged. case tried Thursday afternoon.
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James R. Boldt
Phillip Tworoger
Boldt
Third Avenue
Hangs Fifteen Minutes From Theatre Eave
In Kansas City on September 14 three workers cleaning terra cotta caused a ladder to buckle. O W Wyatt hung by one rung for 15 minutes seventy six feet above ground at the Orpheum theatre while rescue efforts were organized.
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Kansas City
Orpheum Theatre
O. W. Wyatt Hong
Your Teeth and the Rising Importance of Mouth Health
An essay argues that dental disease, especially pyorrhea and abscesses, link to broader health problems. It notes advances in X rays and microscopes, urges school hygiene, and warns against overclaiming while stressing careful attention to diseased teeth and mouth centers.
Painless Dentistry Pledges Minimal Pain for Extractions
The undersigned practitioners offer extractions and procedures with minimal pain and promise patient satisfaction via a certificate signed by Dr. L. R. Clark and the supervising licensed graduate dental surgeon. Dr. Clark handles all examinations and cost estimates, with free visits offered to all.
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L. R. Clark
Clark
Billy Sunday May Fight in Trenches He'll Hurl Words
Evangelist Billy Sunday may travel to France to preach in the trenches or tour U S cantonments if invited His son George will decide this month whether Sunday goes to France or stays in Washington as he weighs invitations from military offices and generals to address soldiers.
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Billy Sunday
George Martin
United
Presentart
Washington
Billy
Kaiser Willie
Pilly
New York
Kaiser
Broadway
Hell
France
Thia
George
Hood River
Ore
Pontius Pilate
Christ
Tilly
Canadian lieutenant to address King County Democratic club
Lieut James 8 Dagger of the 29th Battalion Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force will speak at the regular Saturday noon meeting and lunch at Good Eats cafeteria. He will recount his experiences on the French front including the Somme battle, illustrated by trophies and relics from the front.
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James
Dagger
29Th Battalion
Canadian Overseas Extianary Force
King County Democratic Club
Fits
Good Eats
Somme
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Romie
New York Exchange
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Reuben W. Jones
Oregon
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Hesketh
Robert B. Hes
Prudential Assn
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Saturday Evening Post
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Regal Dental Offices
L. R Clark
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