Americans in London Air Raids Cheer At First War Taste
More than one hundred American soldiers and sailors in London during two nights of air raids joined locals in cheering antiaircraft fire. They left the Y M C A after warning guns, sang We're Comin Kaiser Bill, and helped denounce baby killing. Lord French reported two raids. 105 killed or wounded total Monday and Tuesday nights. Only two German planes penetrated defenses. The group moved to cellars as alarms sounded, after orders to remain at the pool and card tables.
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Arbitrators End Public Sessions on Living Wage
The board of arbitration finished public testimony to determine a living wage for Seattle and Tacoma Traction Co employees. By November 1 it will report findings, with 8 or 9 economists to study city conditions and set wage scales.
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Butte Drafted Men in Brawl Porter's Death Sparks Inquiry
Army officials opened an investigation into the death of Texas Harris a negro porter on a special train bringing 466 Montana quota draftees to Camp Lewis. The train carried widespread drunkenness and a bayonet display. Officers form a committee to pursue the homicide and determine if the case goes to federal court or a court martial. Several Butte draftees are hospitalized for alcoholism and injuries from a fall.
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Seattle Firm Wins Army Contract for 1500 Heaters
The Puget Sound Stove Works, based at Elliott Ave and Wall St, received a large army contract for 1500 airtight heaters. The Elliott Avenue plant is at capacity and will complete deliveries to Camp Lewis cantonment by October 13, per the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club.
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Portland Shipbuilders Accept Federal Adjustment
All Portland shipbuilders agreed to abide by the federal adjustment of the shipyard strike after a conference between plant heads and city authorities. Some workers return to work in several plants, as police say picket lines will be halted and waterfront patrols increased.
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Mill Ends of Cretonnes Offered at 15 Cents Yard
Yard favors a favorable purchase of 2 000 yards of cretonnes in lengths from 2 to 12 yards. These fine weaves feature desirable patterns and colorings for many uses. Basement Salesroom. Exceptional values at 15 cents per yard.
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Frisco Shipyard Unions Ratify Temporary Agreement
San Francisco unions overwhelmingly ratified the temporary ending of the bay ship building strike. The Pattern Makers' union did not ratify and would not gain a wage increase. Officials planned to announce the vote result before noon with work likely resuming tomorrow or Friday.
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San Francisco
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Iron Trades Council
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Musical Director Appointed for Army Camp at Camp Lewis
W R Jenkins secretary of Bremer ton navy yard recruit camp of the Y M C A is named mystical director at Camp Lewis. He left for New York to attend a meeting of national war work council musical directors and will join the camp after the meeting.
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Jurors Charged With Unfair Selection in Multnomah
Multnomah Bar association accuses county commissioners of drawing jurors by property owned. They cite no plaintiff verdict in a damage suit in over a month and will investigate the issue.
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Portland
Multnomah County
Multnomah Bar Association
Wool restrictions set five yards for women dresses
Paris reports war restricts limiting woolen material for women’s dresses to five yards or under. The dressmakers' syndicate accepted the measure without a murmur.
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Paris
Russia's moujik defies stereotypes in long winter
Charles Edward Russell writes from Russia that peasants are educated by village life and long winter nights. He describes reading, crafts, and discussion spreading despite czarist controls, noting widespread literacy rising and democratic instincts growing among the peasantry.
Denver Cops Receive $50 Uniform Bonus
Denver police and firefighters will get a $50 bonus for winter uniforms from the city after the council vote. Beginning January 1 their salaries rise $15 a month to ease living costs.
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