Oil stock warning prompts reader letter on dangers
A Washington state drilling veteran condemns oil stock promoters and wild cat scams. He cites typical costs to reach production, notes no commercial oil found in his wells, and urges blue sky legislation to protect Seattle investors.
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Rannea
Seneca Street
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Garfield
Blaine
Washington
Green River
Seattle
Fleet visit inspires Seattle crowds and praise for sailors
A jubilant three day fleet celebration drew thousands as Seattle welcomed about 25 000 sailors and 4 900 families. Police managed crowds with courtesy while autos filled streets from curb to curb and no fires occurred during the citywide celebration.
Builders Vote on Joint Board to Settle Trade Disputes
Unions aligned with the Building Trades council plan a three to one board with six promoters from affiliated groups to adjudicate disputes between master builders and tradesmen. If ratified by the rank and file the seven member panel will elect a neutral chairman to speed resolutions.
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Building Trades Council
Master Huilders’ Association
Building Owners’ Association
Frank Cotterill
Scratches Match Causes Pants to Burst into Flames
In Los Angeles Burford McCleb rubbed a match on his gasoline soaked trousers to prove they would not burn. The trousers exploded when a flame touched them, leaving him with painful burns. Friends acted quickly to prevent more serious injuries.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Burford McCleb
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McCleth
Steel union officials deny steel strike called off
Chicago district secretary John H De Young says no cancellation has been decided and the nationwide strike set for September 22 remains on. He doubts postponement could restrain the men, saying there is nothing to the report so far.
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Chicago
John H de Young
German Spies Escape Prison at Fort Douglas
From 10 to 17 German spies escaped from the Fort Douglas confinement in Salt Lake City Utah. Four men believed to be among the escapees were later captured at Ogden. The hole in the wire fence was cut and the escape was likely planned. the incident was revealed by Col. George F. Byram after an investigation.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
United Press
Fort Douglas
Ogden
George F. Byram
Boston Unions Talk Walkout Amid Police Strike Discussion
In Boston on September 15 labor leaders and Police Commissioner Curtis met after unions voted on a general sympathy strike. Curtis refused reinstatement of strikers and noted 30 candidates for the new police force, mostly veterans, were ready to be sworn in. Authorities expect no general walkout despite talks.
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Mass
Curtis
John F. Mel Innes
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Policemen's Union
Guy Oyster
Samuel Gompers
M. J. O'Donnell
Central Labor Union
Frank H. McCarthy
American Federation of Labor
Martin T. Joyce
Coolidge
Central
Tabor
Ludendorff Sees German Unrest and Chamberlain in Crisis
Gen. Erich von Ludendorff discusses Berlin turmoil in 1917 with the chancellor's resignation, Austro Hungarian stance, and the need for military chiefs to work with domestic statesmen to win the war. The piece is part of his seven installment book series.
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America
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Erich von Ludendorff
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Quakes Hit Eureka California Destroys Chimneys
A fifth earthquake in a week rocked Eureka California with a thunderlike roar. The 7 am quake damaged multiple chimneys and a second sharp tremor followed at 9 am, marking the strongest shock of the sequence.
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Eureka
Cal
United Press
Want Ad Rhyme Contest Ad From Medina Author
A classified page notice invites readers to participate in the Want Ad Rhyme Contest. Carrie L Lyons of Medina Washington is the author of the quoted rhyme and readers are directed to see details on the Classified page.
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Carrie L. Lyons
Medina, Wash
Congressman Pushes Vote on Flu Bill to Avert Epidemic
Washington Sept 1. Rep Fees of Ohio seeks House action on a government inquiry bill to find a flu cure after reports of influenza by the U S Public Health Service. The measure has sat in committee for months and he plans to urge swift consideration this week amid fears of a renewed outbreak.
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Washington
United States Public Health Service
Congress
Fees
Ohio
House
Gulf Storm Drowns One as Texas Coast Hit Hard
A tropical storm renewed destruction along the Texas coast from Galveston to Brownsville. One man drowned, property damage runs into hundreds of thousands, rail and wire traffic disrupted, ships stalled in Gulf ports. Loss heaviest between Corpus Christi and Brownsville. winds up to 50 mph.
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Houston
Tex
Texas Gulf
Texas
Galveston
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
There is a fight at 2101 24th Ave South
A family quarrel erupted as a wife attacked her husband at 2101 24th Ave South. Motorcycle Officer Ed Wilson said the fracas ended when the husband halted the fight after the wife struck him, and the scene was called off.
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24Th Ave. S
Ed Wilson
Treaty Comes Before Senate Opens Peace Debate
United Press reports from Washington that Senator Lodge opened the Senate debate on the German peace treaty in an open session. Senator Jones of New Mexico led the first pro ratification speech, with Senator Overman of North Carolina to follow. Debates on amendments and Austrian pact reading follow, while a 250 member coalition backs unqualified ratification.
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United Press
Washington
Germany
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
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Jones
New Mexico
Overman
North Carolina
Austria
Chicago
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
League
Gas supply remains low across districts
Gas service shows slight improvement Monday but reports from outlying districts say supply is still too low for general cooking. Supt Hutchinson says all districts except the shipyards are served. A full force of men is at work and normal supply is hoped for in a short time.
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Supt
Hutchinson
Gas Company
President Wilson Arrives in Portland for Speech Tour
President Wilson reached Portland at 9 a.m. to deliver one speech in favor of the peace treaty and to spend the day touring and resting. He is on a nationwide drive to win ratification and will address audiences in the city.
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Sam Sadler
Morris
Joe Pass
Wells
Cottrell
Kane
Duncan
Buck
Hugh Baillie
United Press
Portland
Ore
Wilson
Wilson to Speak From Glass Cage
President Wilson will address a San Diego crowd from a glass cage in the Stadium to comply with his physician’s advice against outdoor speaking. About 250 press members and officials will be present, while listeners hear his words via the magnavox voice amplifier.
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San Diego
Cal
Wilson
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