Japanese to Build World’s Largest Battleships and Cruisers
Washington dispatch reports Tokyo plans 36 000 ton cruisers and cites a naval era debate as experts assess impact. Analysts compare with the Dreadnought era, note basket masts and heavy armament, and ponder Japan's aims against Britain and the United States in Asia and Pacific trade.
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Georgetown Residents Urged to Sign River Improvement Petition
Georgetown prepares for a Duwamish River Improvement district petition drive to convert the river into a ship canal. The committee led by James Wilson and John B. Shorett will collect signatures from property owners representing a majority acreage, with a main petition table at G M Walah and John Doyle near the Georgetown post office from 1 PM Saturday onward.
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Alagkang Southward Trek Urged By Alaska Transit
In Dawson dated Sept 4 the White Posse announces the last Dawson to White Horse steamer departs Oct 7 while final Dawson to White Horse run leaves Monday. Lower Yukon steamer Suse brings about 200 passengers from Fairbanks. Many aim to Seattle before the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair ends. A separate note reports Philander C Knox Jr fined $15 for speeding in Providence.
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Commencement Day Contest Ends as Winners To Be Announced
The Star reports the Commencement Days contest ends at noon with hundreds of essays received. Judges begin scoring the essays and winners will be announced in tomorrow's paper. Prize winners may pick up seats at The Star office Monday before 6:50 p.m to view the Moore theatre production next week.
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Moore Theatre
Thousands Drowned Monterrey Flood Toll Estimated
Gen. Trevino, military commander of Northern Mexico's district, reports 4000 Hyves lost in the flood swept region around Monterey and Tamaz, with about 2000 bodies recovered between Monterey and Tamva.
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Seattle Man Elected Officer In International Lathers Union
The annual convention of the International Wood Wire and Metal Lathers union elected officers. President is William J. McSorley of Cleveland. Vice presidents include John Bell of San Francisco Dean R. Weaton of Buffalo Edward N. Kelley of Boston Frank Mahoney of Seattle O A Austin of Norfolk John J Fallon of Brooklyn and William Hinchey of Pittsburg. Ralph V. Brandt was chosen secretary treasurer. Cleveland was selected as next year’s convention site.
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International Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers Union
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San Francisco
Dean R. Weaton
Buffalo
Edward N. Kelley
Boston
Frank Mahoney
Seattle
O. A. Austin
Norfolk Va
John J. Fallon
Brooklyn
William Hinchey
Pittsburg
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