New Bank System Prevented Panic Says Banker Leader
Atlantic City reports President Peter W Goer bel of the American Bankers' Association declares at the annual convention that American banking is solidly with the government and credits the federal reserve system with saving the nation from financial panic in the war crisis. He forecasts the next Liberty Loan will be more successful as war machinery improves.
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Atlantic City
Peter W. Goerbel
American Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve System
City purchase to end car strike
San Francisco readers expect quick progress after today’s board of supervisors meeting ratifying public utilities committee resolutions. The moves plan a city purchase of the United Railroads lines to end the ongoing transport strike and bring employees back to work.
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United Press
San Francisco
United Railroads
Board of Supervisors
Public Utilities Committee
World record fund drive nears with 20 billion in U S capacity
Congress moves toward a record money raise as revenue and bond bills target 19.5 billion plus a 2.5 billion revenue bill. War needs dominate the allotments with 7 billion for the army, 1+ billion for shipbuilding, 694 million for aircraft, and 176.25 million for wounded and dependents insurance.
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United Presse
Washington
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Orpheum and Palace Hip Offer Mixed Vaudeville Shows
Wednesday program changes feature The Deaves Manikins and puppets for children, La Durbyelle as a magic worker, and Miller Stedman Long in songs. Goetz Duffy charm with dances, while Nearly Married and Durand of the Had Lands headline films and stage acts. Eugene Paget Entertainers head Palace Hip lineup with Eddie Tanner and youthful acts. La Petite Riva the Toy Comedienne, De Veaux Bell and Joe Nurlesque, Virgil La Blanche close a varied bill.
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Wireless operator course planned at Broadway High
Assistant Principal Kirkpatrick offers to form a wireless class at Broadway High Night School if 20 or more students enroll and the government authorizes erection of the training apparatus. The US radio inspector approves due to operator shortages. A meeting to organize the class is set for Friday at 7 p.m. at Broadway High School.
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Kirkpatrick
United States Radio
Broadway High School
Eagles Concert at Firlands for Sick Folk
The Eagles band will give a concert at Firlands sanitarium on Sunday afternoon. They will perform pieces including Old Columbia Migon nette Just a Gem So Long Letty Our Girlies Black Queen Bowl of Panales The African 400 Songea From the Old Folks and Camp Fire.
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Firlands Sanitarium
Old Columbia
Strikers Say $3 A Day Supports Family In Looming Suit
In Superior Judge Boyd Tallman’s court the Stimeon Mill Co. sues the International Timberworkers Union for $59,000 plus $1,000 daily damages. J. R. Brand and J. G. Brown testified union members cannot live on $3 daily while wages rose only 10 percent as production costs surged 190 percent. EB. C. Stone said company losses total $1,600 and overhead runs $200 daily. The case seeks an injunction to bar picketing and dissuading nonunion workers.
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Heflin seeks probe of six congressmen over slush fund
Representative Heflin named Senator La Follette and Representatives Britten Mason Baer and Norton in a Washington speech. He urged an investigation to determine any link between their congressional conduct and a $50,000 Von Bernstorff slush fund.
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Exodus of I. W. W. members to Canada Alarm NorthWestern
Indictments expected daily from Chicago federal grand jury probe into I. W. W. activities prompt a large number of I. W. W. members to flee toward Canada. Canadian authorities report concern over the influx and possible border effects.
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With Fingers Freezone Promises Painless Corn Relief
A Cincinnati man touts Freezone as a miracle drop for corns and calluses. A few drops relieve pain instantly and loosen the corn so it can be lifted away with the fingers. It claims to work on hard and soft corns and on calluses without irritating surrounding skin.
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Hotel Butler Advertisement Promises Comfort and Value
A compact notice touts Hotel Butler as a lodging option designed for budget travelers seeking comfort. It highlights reasonable rates, convenient location, and dependable service to attract guests.
Knox, Jr. Weds Again In Charleston
Philander Knox Jr son of the former secretary of state marries Miss Josephine Pool in Charleston marking his second marriage after a Reno wedding ended.
Sea Beef and Sea Food Renaming Sparks Fashion
Amid market chatter a note on changing names for whale meat to sea beef and the rise of sea related terms. The piece hints at consumer trends and seasonal demand while referencing fashion items and a local shop at Second and Union.
1600 Ships 10 Comprise Bic Yankee Fleet
The United States Shipping Board announced that by end of 1918 the merchant fleet will exceed 1,600 ships totaling about 9,200,000 tons for overseas trade. The board now operates 575 ships including 458 sailing vessels and 177 Austro German boats, with 400 steel ships commandeered and under completion in American yards. The board has 633 contracted vessels totaling 3,124,700 tons with first launches in 60 to 90 days.
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Washington
America
United States Shipping Board
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Shipping Board
Real Estate Man Sentenced After Tacoma Arrest
John McCullough of Globe Realty Co Seattle pleaded guilty to attempting to commit a felony in Tacoma police court. He received 50 days in jail with a suspended sentence and a fine, allowed to return to his Beatle family after pressuring Miss Annie Gorspoges on a Yakima to Tacoma trip and allegedly locking her in a hotel room.
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Yakima
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
Advertisement for the Next Liberty theatre offering watch repair services by Haynes with a call to action to bring watches for maintenance.
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Liberty Theatre
First National Bank Promises Strength and Confidence
The bank asserts it has liquidity, capable management, and vigilant supervision. It pledges to bind these qualities together and provide a service that clearly conveys strength to its depositors.
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Tacoma Movie House offers matinee for magazines
Tacoma's largest theater announces a children's matinee Saturday with admission priced at one or more current magazines or a book. Collected literature will be sent to Camp Lewis for the Sammies.
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United Press
Tacoma
Camp Lewis
Paris Gas Coal Supply Improved Under New Minister
Paris reports the coal situation brightens as M. Loucheur the new coal minister pledges energetic measures. Municipal authorities say there will be no shortage if transport facilities are improved. Paris requires 100000 tons monthly.
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M. Loucheur
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