Four-Bit Friday Matinee Boost for Tobacco Fund
A noon vaudeville show at the Metropolitan theatre in Seattle aims to boost the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Star Charlotte Greenwood and manager Cyril Ring rally the So Long Letty company to perform and attract local support. The plan, to be featured Friday noon, garners eager participation from cast and public.
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Charlotte Greenwood
Letty
Star Smoke Fund
Sammies
France
Seattle
So Long Letty
Metropolitan Theatre
George Hood
Met
Cyril Ring
So Long Letty” Co
Ring
Pershing
Star
Star Tobacco Fund
Will Morressey
Correct Things for Fall
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Seattle
The
Star
Edison Denies Deflecting Torpedo Invention Report
Reported deflecting torpedo device attributed to Thomas A. Edison sparks inquiries at his plant. Edison officials refuse comment citing espionage act penalties and absence of the inventor on site.
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United
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
William Maxwell
Edison Corporation
Wm. Meadowecraft
King George Tours U.S. Destroyer During Clyde Visit
King George boarded and inspected an American destroyer today during a royal visit to the Clyde, as reported by United Press. The encounter highlighted naval ties between Britain and the United States amid the King’s official itinerary in Scotland.
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United Press
London
King George
Clyde
Coal Is No Cheaper Wilson Acts In Local Ship Strike
President Wilson orders mediation as iron workers strike on the Pacific coast threatens production. W T Boyce named as mediator by labor secretary to calm nerves and end the dispute. A labor mission to Russia will be dispatched to explain U S war aims and unite workers against the war effort.
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Wilson
United Press
Washington
W. T. Boyce
San Francisco
Robert J. Bender
United Presse
Russia
Pacific
West
Rvssia
United States
Seattle Coal Prices Hold Steady Despite Wilson Decree
A Star survey of 23 cities shows Seattle coal remains 7.25 to 9 dollars a ton delivered, with some retailers selling at or above the president’s fixed mine prices. Retailers cite contracts, transport, and fear of losses as reasons for not cutting prices, while a few cities report declines or increases.
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Seattle
Wilson
United Sta
Star
Oklahoma City
Okla
Memphis
Tenn
Harrisburg
Kansas City
Madison
Wis
Boston
Louisville
Ohio River
Jeffersonville
Ind
Jersey City
N. J
Des Moines
St. Paul
Minn
New York
Striking San Francisco Iron Workers Retain Draft Exemptions
The San Francisco district exemption board announced that striking iron workers will keep occupational draft exemptions. Exemption depends on competence as machinists, not on active labor status. Exempt workers must report by December 1. those not practicing their trade then may be drafted.
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United Presse
San Francisco
Iron Workers
Warren Olney, Jr
District Exemption Board
Olney
Draft Board
Coast Strike Sparks Russian Debate at Labor Convention
A Pacific coast labor dispute stirs tension as labor leaders at the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy convention in Minneapolis weigh sending a mission to Russia. Samuel Gompers is set to meet the president to discuss the plan amid government labor tensions.
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American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
Minneapoli
Russia
Samuel Gompers
Shipping Board
Slain Girl Found In Bare Chicago Flat
Police seek slayer of Miss Josephine Parker whose body was found in her flat bathroom. Her wrists were slashed and the room showed bloodstains. a razor lay on the window sill. She had been dead about ten days.
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United Press
Chicago
Josephine Parker
War bill of seven billion passed by House
The House approved unanimously the urgent deficiency bill of seven billion dollars to fund wartime needs. The measure provides large appropriations for ongoing war operations and related government actions.
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Hy United Prees
Washington
House
Coal Prices Falter Not in 23 Cities Across Nation
A table tracks pre August 20 coal prices fixed by President Wilson and current rates across 23 cities. Bituminous prices rose in 3 cities and fell in 2, while 18 cities show no change. Anthracite rose in 7 cities and fell in none, with 16 remaining unchanged.
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Wilson
Memphis
Tenn
Harrisburg
New York City
Terre Haute
Ind
St. Paul
Minn
Louieville
Des Moines
Wilmington
Del
Madison
Toledo
Ohio
Grand Rapids
Mich
Boston
Mass
New Haven
Conn
Pittsburg
Syracuse
N. Y
Tee
Evansville
Pwreeu
Salt Lake City
Oklahoma City
Okla
Reading
Jersey City
N. J
Dr. Matthews Presses Seattle Civic Clean-Up Plan
Dr. Mark A. Matthews urges radical city council reforms at a Municipal League luncheon. He calls for uniting city and county governments, creating a police commission, and cutting payroll waste to save over a million dollars yearly. He insists on efficiency and removal of political parasites to build a stronger Seattle.
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Seattle
Mark A. Matthews
Municipal League
Masonic Club
Arcade
Pacific Coast
America
Wells Loses Opening Round in U S Court
Federal court denies motions to dismiss two counts against Hulet M Wells and Sam Sadler in a case tied to the American Union against militarism. Judge Neterer also allows dismissal of a fifth count in the Fisserman Rice matter as the defense seeks to strike the conspiracy charge.
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Hulet M. Wells
Sam Sadler
George F. Vanderveer
Jeremiah Neterer
Neterer
Aaron Fisserman
R. G. Rice
Anna Louise Strong
Seattle
Vanderveer
American Union
Allen
Wilson
Wickersham
Restoration alone won’t make peace
London dispatch reports German note to the Vatican may acknowledge papal authority over Belgium but British officials deem it insufficient toward peace. A high official called the move a mere paving stone. Aberdeen, Washington notes Northern Pacific Railroad Co sued for $45,000 after a westbound passenger train struck an automobile killing a passenger.
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Kaiser
Belgium
United Press
London
Vatican
Pope Benedict
Aberdeen
Wash
Northern Pacific Railroad Co
City Rally Decries Cowardice and Calls for Righteousness
The speaker laments payroll losses from medical exams and fallen arches while accusing officials of corruption. He vows to continue the fight for peace, progress, and righteousness, urging citizens to support a future free of fear and decline.
Seattle Gas Company seeks fare increase for Seattle
United Press Leased Wire reports Seattle Gas Company asks the public service commission for higher rates to cover oil coal and labor costs. Proposal includes raising the base rate to 1. 25 per thousand for 5 000 feet and removing prompt payment discount plus a 25 cent monthly meter service charge. Company predicts 6 000 to 7 000 households will switch to city light.
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United Press
Olympia
Seattle Co
Lie Service Commission
Seattle
H. R
City Light
Clise
Gaspany
Public Service Sion
Dry Squad Raids Depot Pharmacy
Dry squad officers raided the Depot Pharmacy at 310 Jackson Tuesday morning under Chief Je Beckingham and Sergt stock. They seized a barrel of alcohol several gallon containers a gallon can of whisky drugs and soft drinks and took them to the police station following the arrest of Myrl L Schaffer on liquor ordinance charges.
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Jackson
Je Beckingham
Sergt
Poice
My l L. Schaffer
AOUW to Host First Friday Dance in Columbia Lodge
The A O U W will open a series of eight dances starting Friday at their hall on First Ave and Pikest. The first dance benefits the Sammies tobacco fund collected by The Star in this district. Attend to help a worthy cause and enjoy the evening.
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A.O.U.W
Columbia Lodge
First Ave
Pikest
Glving
Sammies
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