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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1918

Page

8

Labor Chooses Committee On Resolutions In Seattle

After a Wednesday meeting the Central Labor council in Seattle selected a resolutions committee to study labor interest issues. The panel includes H F Jones A Hoch F C Rice H E McMahon Alice Lord Leon Green and an as yet unnamed amusement trades representative. The group will review a call from the Shipyard Laborers Riggers and Fasteners union demanding reinstatement of locked out telegraphers. Edward Levi criticized union members for not voting as a unit and noted ads in labor papers endorsed by candidates not backed by the council. Retail clerks report a new furniture sales unit. restaurant delegates announce 200 women cooks organized.

Central Labor Council Seattle Clarence L. Reames United States Attorney General H. F. Jones A. Hoch F. C. Rice HE. F. McMahon Alice Lord Leon Green Edward Levi Council Levi Labor

City to Co operate With Government for War Hospital

J E Chilberg president of Scandinavian American bank rushes to Washington at Mayor Hanson request to pledge Seattle cooperation with the government on a wounded soldiers reconstruction hospital at Fort Lawton. Health Commissioner McBride and the mayor say Fort Lawton is an ideal site and a government commission will visit Seattle soon. The city will provide a hospital street car to shuttle wounded from trains to wards and fund needed road improvements.

J. E. Chilberg Scandinavian American Bank Washington, D. C Hanson Fort Lawton J. S. McBride America Seattle

Far and Near News roundup of local items

Twenty five Chinese arrested in gambling raid were given blood tests on Wednesday. results expected in two to three days. Judge J T Ronald awarded F E Phillips as commissioner of waterway district No 1 in a coin flip, with J W Lees losing. Funeral services for Mrs Ella T Burwell were held. her will divides estate among three children and body to Annapolis. Suit over Seward townsite damages goes to trial in federal court. Consumers' league to meet Friday at 1 to 5 p m. James Johnson, former Seattle patrolman, jailed on slacker charge linked to bootleggers. Sailors seeking a bulldog mascot for France duty. Masonic lunch Friday features Rear Admirals Coontz and Glennon and Gov. Lister as guests. Barber W M Miley nets War Savings Stamp support with a $1,000 Kaiser target.

J. T. Ronald Superior Court F. E. Phillips Duwamish Project Dietrich Hamm J. W. Lees Ella T. Burwell Trinity Parish Annapolis J. F. Ballaine W. J. Boland F. C. Jemmett W. L. Jemmett Seward United States Cushman Consumers’ League George Pickering 12Th Ave. S James Johnson Seattle France R. D. Clark Army and Navy Club

This Lovely Crepe de Chine Gown Special

A pink Crepe de Chine sleeveless gown features delicate Filet lace and Georgette crepe for an elegant top. Priced at 5.00, offered on the Second Floor as an exceptional value.

Printed Georgette Crepes and Chiffons at $1.50 Yard

Lace Section on the first floor offers Printed Georgette Crepes and Chiffons at 1.50 per yard. Patterns include large spot designs on plain and figured grounds, floral designs, small allover spots, bold black and white stripes in Marquisettes, and Chiffons in blue, brown, or black and white plaids. Both light and dark colorings available.

Efficient Housekeeping Finds for Everyday Needs

The Basement Store promotes a range of home goods including Dutch ovens, a 24 pound capacity Scale for precise sugar purchases, an aluminum Waffle Iron, an Ice-cream Disher, a White enamel Bread Box, an Aluminum Coffee Percolator, a Screen Platter Cover, a 10 inch Roast Shelf with vents, and a Nickel finish Sponge Rack.

New Gingham House Dress Simplifies Laundering at $5.00

A blue navy and white plaid gingham dress features a straight line cut, large pearl buttons, a sailor collar, wide white pique belt, and big pockets with pique folds. Priced at $5.00, on the second floor.

Canning the Surplus Seals Glass-Top Jars at Basement Store

The Basement Store offers Sure-seal glass-top jars with extra large mouths and clamp seals in pint size, available by the dozen, in a surplus canning section.

Hair Brush Prices and Ivory Dresser Set Offer

Mixed black and white quadruple bristles of extra stiff quality with a polished back priced at 4.00. Ivory back and pure white Calcutta bristles, extra stiff, match the ivory dresser set priced at 5.00. Toilet Goods Section First Floor.

New Display of Cameo Broaches at $5.00

A new display showcases white cameo figures set in gold filled filigree on pink grounds. The pieces are described as old fashioned yet stylish, offered at $5.00 due to favorable purchase. Also new in jewelry is the "Wina Love" Lucky Charm and 50 cent "Ninette et Rintintin" silk dolls on silk neck cords on the first floor.

Wina

The Kindlingless Botherless Electric Heater

A dated ad promotes an electric heater offering instant warmth with copper plated lining and coallike glow. It claims no smoke and constant heat from a power line, priced at 7.50 dollars. another model 27 by 16 inches is listed for 20 dollars.

Rush Construction of Barracks at U

Work on 40 barracks on the University of Washington campus by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge progressed rapidly on Thursday. Gangs were rushed to start Wednesday after the regent board awarded the contract to accommodate the students army training corps beginning October 1.

University of Washington Puget Sound Bridge & Dredge Company Regent Board Army Training Corp

Hun Politics Halt for Allies' Reply

Berlin says Germany will take no further political steps on the Austrian peace note until allied replies are officially received. The statement came as a semi official despatch from Berlin on September 19.

Amsterdam Berlin

Inmate Tax Payment Report

A notice notes $100 paid in taxes. It states no guns or guards are employed and that inmates are placed on their honor.

Florence Upstairs Store Sale Ad Reminder

A brief sale notice at the Florence Upstairs Store on Second and Union advertises savings on fall attire. Discounts apply to suits, coats, dresses, and hats beyond current duties.

Florence Second and Union

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