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NAVY Object
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CONDUCTEDBY
U.S.CONCRESS
House Committee Votes to
Institute Investigation Into
Naval Affairs. General |
Crozier Still on Stand.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Congress
today extended its investigation of the
administration war preparations ~
the navy While the senate military
committee continued its army bearing
the house naval committee unani-
mously decided 10 begin Immediately
a general inquiry into naval affairs,
and appointed a subcommittee head
ed by Representative Oliver OF Ala.
bama. to conduct il.
It was officially announced that the
purpose of the naval investigation
would be to scrutinize past and future
expenditures and policies and tc Sc
cure greater coordination between
congress and the executive depar;-
ments in the conduct of the war Hear
ings probably will begin Monday and
most of them are expected - be be-
hind closed doors to protect the navy
secrets.
Secretary Daniels heard about the
committees action as he left cabiner
meeting He said he was pleased anu
that the more it found out about VIVA,
the navy had accomplished the better
congress would be satisfied.
Crozier on Stand
Major General Crozier, chief of ord
nance, was before the senate military
committee for the third day of his ex-
animation regarding delays in provid-
ing weapons for the army, He was on
the stand for four hours, answering
questions which it was deemed mad
visable to discuss publicly, and gave
much detailed information supple
menting testimony as to shortage in
rifles, machine guns and light artil-
lery. The general vigorously reiterated
his assertion that existing conditions
will not interfere with Americas ngnu-
ing capacity abroad or training at
home He will be recalled tomorrow
for further examination regarding
heavy artillery.
Machine Gun Question
The machine gun question was given
much attention in today's session. Cen
eral Croziers part in the old contro-
versy over the Lewis machine gun was
touched upon in view of his statement
Yesterday placing upon Secretary
Baker personal responsibility for the
machine gun shortage. The committee
decided to summon the inventor OF
the Lewis gun later. 1t was brought
out that only few hundreds of ma
chine guns have been furnished the
training camps, and that for many
weeks after the national army got into
training some of the units were in
structed with charts instead OF
weapons.
Policy of Department
In the national army cantonments.
about half of the men have not yet re-
ceived rifles. General Crozier said in
training it was not necessary to have
rifles supplies at the maximum.
AS a general policy of eQuipping the
American forces. General Crozier in
formed the committee that the de-
partment's efforts were being concen-
trated on European operations. While
training camps are being cared for, he
said the departments prime effort
was to insure an adequate supply of
all equipment for the American over
seas forces.
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crease in the price of coal in the
markets of the country of from S1.5O
to IS and 81 a ton. 1t created alarm
and apprehension in the factories OF
the country: was the fruitful cause
of rise in the price of commodities
produced by those manufacturers, and
as a result We have a rise in the
price of coal, iron, steel and other
commodities, amounting TO billions OF
dollars. a large portion of which we
could have saved, had the transporta-
tion system. the very basis of sue
cessful commerce. been adequate TO
the requirements of the country"
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HALIFAX INQUIRY
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HALIFAX, n. s.. Dec. 14.-There
were no Germans or Austrian aboard
the limo when 1t collided with the
Mont Blanc, Alex. B. Bjorssen, second
officer OF the limo, testified at today's
session of the government inquiry into
the explosion. So far as he knew, the
captain and the pilot we're both on the
bridge of the ship until after the col
lision. ell had noticed no change in
the Imo's course prior to thecollision.
Bjorssen stated that if the limo had
not gone astern, the French ship would
have rammed her near the siren on
the port side He said the Mont Blanc
changed her course after three blasts
on the whistle, swinging over to the
Halifax side of the channel.
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BISMARCK, n. D., Dec. IA
A sentence of five years in the
penitentiary at jefferson City was
imposed today by Judge Martin ].
Wade OF Des Moines on Mrs. aKte
Richards O'Hara, convicted of max
ing utterances in a speech at Bow
man. n. d.. last summer tending
to obstruct the draft law
The sentence followed a speech
by Mrs. O'Hara in which she reit-
Grated statements declaring her op-
position to war and defied Federal
Judge Wade.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE navy
department tonight confirmed unor-
ficial reports that small submarine
chaser had been rammed and sunk off
the Atlantic coast last Tuesday. The
crew was saved.
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ALLIED NAVAL
COUNCIL NOW
AGREED upon
Ministers of Marine and Chief
of Various Naval Staffs to
Meet In Europe Regularly
to Further Policy.
(By Review Leased wire.)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Creation
of an allied naval council to CO
ordinate with the naval operations of
all the nations at war with the CEN
trail powers was announced tonight
in a cablegram to the navy depart
ment from Admiral Bensen at Paris.
Members of the council established
in accordance with the plans of the
inter allied conference will report to
their respective governments, with
recommendations for action.
The council will be composed Of the
minister of marine and chief naval
staff of each county: in the case OF
the United states Secretary Daniels
and Admiral Benson. As the meet
ings must be held in Europe, flag Of
fiers designated by their governments
will represent the members from both
the United States and Japan.
Admiral BensOn's message was
made public tonight by Secretary
Daniels 1t says:
Benson's Message
TT has been decided to create a
naval allied council in order to insure
the closest touch and complete Co
operation between the allied fleets.
The task of the council will be to
watch over the general conduct OF
the naval war and to insure co-ordina-
ton of effort at sea, as well as the
development of all scientific opera
tions connected with the conduct of
the war.
THE council will make all the NEG
sary recommendations to enable the
government to make decisions. II will
keep itself informed as to the execu-
tion of plans decided upon. The men,
bers of the council will report to their
respective governments as may be
necessary. The individual RESPONSE
bility of the chief of staffs, and of the
commander in chief at sea, toward
their governments as regards opera
tions, and as well as the strategical
and tactical disposition OF the forces
placed under their command remains
unchanged.
Membership
1T has been. decided that the coun-
ell should consist of the ministers of
marine of the nations represented
and OF the chiefs of naval STATS. As
the meeting of the council will of
necessity be held in Europe the chiefs
of the general naval stats of the
United States and Japan will be rep
resented by flag officers nominated by
their respective governments. The
allied naval council will be provided
with a permanent secretarial stan
whose business it will be to collect
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Camp
Albert H. Mills, Long Island. where
the Rainbow" division of the ma
tional guard was organized. will
not be used again this winter. The
process OF abandoning the camp al
ready virtually has been completed.
Secretary Baker said tonight that
the camp was suitably only for sum
mer use and that ne understood all
troops recently located there had
been withdrawn.
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.ENGL L,,,- ,,.,, .,'...,. upon FOR
GREATER SACRIFICES UNTIL
AMERICAS MEN ARE READY
Premier Calls Upon British to
Work Harder, Pointing to
Detection of Russia and the
Help of America.
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r ONDON. Dec. 14.-Dayid Lloyd
George. the British prime minis
ter. tonight before the benchers
Of the Grey's Inn. pronounced his
latest word in the new phase of the
peace discussion which was launched
by the Marquis of Lansdowne's recent
notable letter. Former Premier As
quith had followed the Marquis of
Lansdowne with an utterance which
coupled the policy of the marquis
with that of President Wilson, and
found agreement between the two.
The premier's speech was pointed.
as all his words are. He also in
dorsed President Wilson. but found
no common ground in the paths OF
President Wilson and the Marquis OF
Lansdowne toward peace.
Painful Amazement
1t was with painful amazement-
the premier said, that he had read
the Marquis of Lansdowne's letter.
He declared that the danger to the
country was not from the very active
minority OF extreme pacfists. but from
''men woh thinn there is a halfway
house between victory and defeat"
The premier gave warning against
making terms with the triumphant
outlaw" and against peace overtures
to Prussia at the very moment when
the Prussian militar spirit is drunk
with boastfulness."
Mr.. Lloyd-George said he saw no
prospect for world safety in a league
of peace in which the criminal was
stronger than the law He saw the
critical stage OF the war at the time
when Germany is straining TO strike
between the withdrawal of the Rus
SLAMS and the entrance o: the Ameri-
can democracy. and said the destiny
Of the world depended on what Great
Britain and America could accomplish
in shipbuilding during the next year.
The premier was silent as regards
new and specific statement OF war
aims, which the Marquis of Lawns
downe had urged and for which pa
cifists are making demands.
ReprisaIs Favored
Baron lRothermete, the new ali
minister, in speaking after Premier
Lloyd-George, said:
My advisers have asked me to
make a precise statement of our pol
icy. The question OF reprisals comes
hrst and foremost At the air board
we are wholeheartedly in favor OF
reprisals.
1T is our duty to avenge the muir
der OF innocent women and their chill
dren. As the enemy elect. therefore.
so be it-an eye for an eye and a
tooth for a tootn-and in this re-
spect We shall strive for complete
and satisfying retaliation.
'von Ludendorff proclaims this
war of the nations. suggesting that
the civil population equally is mark
for the bombs along with the fighting
men. We detest this doctrine. holding
It to be grossly immoral. but. fighting
for our lives and , the lives OF our
women and children. We will not con-
sent to its one-sided application The
enemy has to learn in this. as in the
largerthings. that outrages on the
civilian population of this country do
not pay"
Baron Rothermere's statement was
loudly cheered.
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LONDON, Dec. 14.-Premier Lloyd
George said today that a call must be
made on the nation Tor great sacrifices
and more fighting men were neeGeo
until the American forces arrive TO Off
set the burden that had been cast on
the allies by the detection OF Russia
and the reverses in Italy.
The allies must now defend all
fronts against theenemy and have a
mobile army for any point OF emer-
geney. the premier said. and he added
that the allies had superiority IN man
mower in France on the battle mont
and there were considerable British re-
serves at home.
Premier Lloyd-George, who was
speaking at the dinner OF the Grey's
Inn Benchers. said:
Looks to America
IF this Is the worst moment. II Is
because Russia has stepped out ana
America is only preparipg to come IN
Every hour that passes Will see the
gap formed by the retirement OF the
Russians filled by the valient sons or
the great republic. Germany knows
il and Austria knows il. hence the des-
perate efforts that they are making 10
force the issue before America is
ready"
In his reference to the effect OF Lord
LandsdOwne's letter. the premier said
he did not fear the extreme pacifists
but there was an active minority OF
people busying themselves with the
view that the letter was supposed to
advocate. and who thought that they
had discovered a leader in the action
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WEATHER.

A r IL o n A: Saturday
and Sunday fair; cold
er Sunday north por-
tion.
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The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Minutes of County Executive Com.
mittee.

Everett, Wash, Jan. Id, 1917.
Executive Committee met at the
Forum. Called to order by acting
secretary at 1890. Comrade Fortson
elected chairman. Roll call:
Roll call:
Chas. Roth, present.
R. W. Thompson, do.
w. j. Fortson, do.
E. B. Caswell, absent without excuse.
]. H. Gilmore, do.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved as read.
Report of acting secretary read and
approved as read. On motion, ordered
filed.
Bill of secretary of $1.O3 for post
age allowed on motion and ordered
paid.
Ruled by chair that if there are no
objections all ballots on election of
county secretary referendum that
have been received to date be counted.
No objection, SO ruled.
Ballots checked and accompanying
vote signed and ordered filed, with
notice to Comrade Hansen of his cleo
ton as county secretary to fill va
cancy.
Moved to advertise the county
owned motorcycle for sale in the
N. w. w. and to authorize county
trustee, Comrade w. S. Keller, to sell
same.
Moved that we adjourn to the mass
meeting, to meet at the adjournment
of the afternoon session of the mass
meeting. Carried.
R. w. THOMPSON,
Acting Secretary.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
Monroe, January ID, 10

MOilIOc, january ~ 1910.
Report of the Acting Secretary Of
the Socialist Party of Snohomish
County from December 10th, 1916,
to January 14th, 1917:
The call for nominations for Co.
Secy. to fill vacancy closed with the
following nominations made, nominees
notified and answers made to no.
tice: John Worswick, nominated by
Local Solidarity, notified and not
heard from; Chas. Yngve, nominated
by Local Everett No. l, accepted; Ar
thur H. Hansen, nominated by Local
Monroe, accepted; Carl Ulonska, nom
mated by Locals Arlington and Traf-
ton, declined for reason.
Referendum mailed out dated De-
cember 18th, returnable to Local Sec
retaries January 3rd and to County
Office January 9th. Ballots received
were counted by the Secretary and
Comrade John Sheehan of Local Mon
roe, and the accompanying returns
made out, showing Comrade Hansen
elected. Since the 9th, two ballots
have been received and are hereby
referred to the C. E. c..
The financial report shows money
received for dues and amounts paid
out, also assets and liabilities.
Two applications for NJ. A. L. have
been received, proposed by Comrade
Arthur H. Hansen of East Stanwood.
The Acting Secretary regrets that
strenuous necessity has compelled
him to keep ION the job" during the
time and nothing has bee
from the necessary
The report r.
December 81
Only f.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
ORGANIZATION CAM
PAIGN TO BE PUSHED
lHL PLANS WERE FORMULATED AT A WELLATTENDED
ORGANIZATION RALLY HELD AT THE
FORUM LAST SUNDAY

Plans to place permanent county
/ organizer in Snohomish county were
laid at the conclusion of the County
Organization Rally held Sunday, Jan.
l4th. Comrade w. J. Fortson pre-
scented a plan whereby If 100 Snoho-
mish county Socialists will pledge
themselves one dollar n month for
period of twelve months, competent
organizer can be placed in the coun-
ty for a year, which would result in
an effectual movement to build up
strong county organization. After n
discussion as to the feasibility of the
plan, it was adopted as a recommend
alton to the County Executive Com
mittee for action.
At the morning session of the meet
ing Comrade l.. f. Katterfeld gave
comprehensive view of the scope Of
the Socialist movement today, and
Comrade Fortson presented plan for
county organization work. Comrade
W. W. VI gave All
informing talk on "The Efficient Sec
retary.' In the afternoon Emil Her.
man spoke on Party organization
work and following his talk Carl
Ulonska spoke on factors which made
for the organizations success. Com
rade f. G. Crosby handled the sub
ject, "Why Dues Paying Organiza-
tion?"
While the attendance at the rally
was not as representative as was
hoped for, nevertheless it was sue
cessful beginning and will probably
be repeated in the future.
In the evening the Forum was
packed to standing room to hear
Charles Ashleigh, of Seattle, speak on
"The Everett War" His speech was
well received and substantial fund
was collected for the defense of the
Everett prisoners. Comrade Mrs.
Herman kindly furnished music for
the opening and closing of the meet
ing. Carl Malmgren and Miss West
berg also furnished musical num-
Der for the program.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
PARABOLE PARABOLUS.

| think Comrade Stone is correct
in urging the need of scientific edu-
cation in economics and social sci
ence.
There has been too much stress
and energy expended on mushroom
spawn and not enough patience with
the potential acorn. Some tell us
the workers cannot grasp the acorn
of science. (Supercilious?) Well
we know better. We have been OBJ
serving the acorn's growth for years
We know that the larger portion
of the soil is not very fertile. The
fertile soil will grow giant oaks, but
if the acorn is not sown this soil can
grow weeds.
PROLETARIA BILL.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
A SPLENDID RESPONSE

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 8, 1917.
The Northwest Worker,
1912 California Ave,
Everett, Wash.
Dear Comrade:
Your cry for help in last issue APP
peared just in time to call my atten-
ton to the fact that the renewal of
my subscription is due right now.
gladly answer to your call, sending
herewith the subscription price for
the Northwest Worker for the years
1917 and 1918. An additional dollar
is to represent a small birthday gift
to your paper that is defending the
workers cause so bravely right in the
camp of labor's worst enemies. En-
closed please find P. o. money order
for $500. Yours truly,
GOTTHARD SCHNIER.
2449 Harvard Ave. North,
Seattle, Wash.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
WAGE SLAVE DEPUTIES

Olaf Peterson, Clark Nickerson Mill
Chas. johnson, Clough- Hartley Mill
Bob Sterrett, Ferry-Baker Mill,
Billy Neimier, Canyon Mill.
S. c. Stanford, Clough Hartley Mill
j. Thompson, Clark-Nickerson Mill
Jack Lynch, Lowell paper mill.
j. M. Hodgen, Lowell paper mill.
Scotty Robinson, Lowell paper mill.
Percy Aines, Canyon Mill.
Robert Metz, Lowell paper mill.
- French, Clark-Nickerson Mill.
Carl Clapp, City Water Dept.
Joel Tobb, Home Shoe Store.
Bailey Hilton, Salesman.
Walter Smith, C. B. Mill.
c. Tucker, Clough- Hartley Mill.
R. w. Hunt, Weyerhaeuser Lbr. Co.
Lee Wallquist, Clough- Hartley mill.
P. w. Lipke, Everett Water Dept.
Thos. e. ,9eadlee, Bkpr C. N. Mill
Claud Smith, Millwright.
Joe Schofield, Clark Nickerson mill.
Fred Bradshaw, Laborer.
Percy Ames, Boomman.
A. A. Erickson, Sumner Iron Works
Walter Downs, Jamison Mill
Ed. Carlson, C. B. Mill
f. F. Mcmillan, Cargo Mill
F. A. Noys, C. N. Mill
John Nypen, C. N. Mill
John French, C. N. Mill
|. S. Thompson, Granite Falls Stage
X. B. Theeurer, Canyon Mill
Mike McDermott, H. o. Seiffert
Wood Co.
Felex Luzon, professional strike
breaker.
George Carlson, Clark Nickerson
Mill.
D. B. Young, engineer Jamison
mill.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18

copies of their reports.
The referendum brought returns
from five Locals, two of them received
after the date set on the ballot.
What is the matter with the other
Locals? Seven M. A. LIS reported.
What is the matter with the others
Socialism appeals for educated ac-
ton in all government and active CO.
operation. Comrades, it is certainly
to be hoped that from now on the en-
tire membership will never be delin-
quent again.
Yours for the revolution,
X. w. THOMPSON,
Acting Co. Secy.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18

Thinking of buying a new hat?
Don't care whom you buy it from, if
you can get the same quality and
price from one merchant as another,
do you? Well, why not buy it, then,
from a merchant who buys space in
YOUR paper to offer you goods in
this line? Every good reason that
YOU should do this, isn't there? And
no good reason why YOU should not,
is there?
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
SPECIAL DEPUTIES WHO
SUPPORTED MILL OWNERS
IN OPEN SHOP CRUSADE
WE NEVER FORGET

MA! C Me ~, q paJtlJ-'C cltlZen.
. Sam Walker, Republican Leader.
J. B. Gibson, Sumner Iron Works
w. X. Booth, Real Estate
DR.. Britt, Veterinary Surgeon
G. j. Whitney, Bayside Iron Works
II. r. Fowler, Pacific Grocery Co.
Otto Leese, Leese Bros. Garage
Ed. Halves, Printer and Stationer.
Pynn Insurance Company.
A. T.. Hall, Real Estate shark.
H. W. Stuchell, Mgr. Eclipse mill
Kelly, building contractor.
II. o. Day, Mgr. Brodeck & Day.
r. M. Westover, "The Plumber"
Dan Currie, Real Estate Shark.
Neil Jamson, Mill Owner.
Ray Brown, Home Shoe Store.
Capt. Ramwell, Scab Boat Owner.
Brewster Cigar Store Clerks.
Tom Headlee, Canyon Lumber Co.
Roland Hartley, Mill Owner.
Pat Quinn, Real Estate.
Ed. Stone, Real Estate.
Ocean Food Packing Co.
Herb Swalwell, Real Estate.
+. X. Baker, Mill Owner.
II. w. Shaw, Coal and Wood.
Robbins Cement Co.
Lewis Conner, Everett Print Shop.
Robt. Moody, First National Bank.
J. A. Powers, Farm Products.
A. J. Agnew, Agnew Hardware Co.
F. A. DUR, Durr Laundry Co.
ID. p. Oswald, Pacific Hardware Co.
DR.. Frank Paddock, Dentist.
G. w. Anguish, Real Estate.
Oliver Clay, Weyerhaeuser Lbr. Co.
A. L. Van Valley, Soft Drink Mfg.
Vigo Kreiger, Kreiger's Laundry.
Peter Zimmerman, Surveyor.
A. c. Edwards, Real Estate.
H. d. Cooley, Republican Politician.
Walsh Bros, Real Estate.
II. w. White, Logger.
j. NJ. Hogan, lawyer and politician.
j. W. Knapp, Brickmaker.
John Sievers, H. o. Seiffert Co.
w. Sievers, II. o. Seiffert Wood Co.
W. C. Pabst, Contractor.
Howard Hathaway, Jr., Lawyer.
DR.. F. r. Hedges, Physician.
DR.. w. c. Cox, Physician.
David B. McIlravy, Prin. Washing
ION School.
James Coleman, Amerisan Tug Boat
Company
Dick cambridge, Mgr. Canyon Lum-
Der Co.
B. Hochstadter, Grand Leader Dry
Goods Co.
C. w. Miley, Cascade Savings, Real
Estate.
l. H. Smith, Washington Stove
Works.
H. l.. Durham, Mgr. Everett Mar
ne Ways.
Jos. Irving, Politician and Lumber
nan.
Capt. P. Pearson, Everett Tug
Boat Co.
Sam Wahlgren, Wahlgren Electric
Company.
H. S. GROCER, The Globe Paint &
Paper Co.
Ellis Rapcroft of Rapcroft e, Nor
gan.
E. A. Poyner, manager Ferry-Baker
c. r. Frazier, Supt. of Public
Schools.
S. o. Wahlgren, Jeweler and Optic
an -
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
IN MEMORIAM

Comrade Mrs. C. c, Cuyler died at
North Yakima, Jan. Sd. She was a
charter member Of the Benston Lo-
cal, Benston, Wash, was an ardent
Socialist for many years and always
active when her health permitted.
Yours for the cause Of Socialism,
EDW. MAURER.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18

Therefore, we hereby declare Com
rade Arthur H. Hansen elected
County Secretary of the Socialist
Party of Snohomish County for the
unexpired term.
R. w. THOMPSON,
CHAS. ROTH,
w. J. FORTSON.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18

Want the union label on it. Want
classy" printing. Style to it. Well,
those who buy space in YOUR paper
can give you both the label and style
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18

Just received another supply Of
War, What For? Look at OUR
price. 25c post paid.
The Northwest worker. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1915-1917, 1917-01-18
January 18th. 1917.

January 18th, 1917.
Official count of the County Refer
endum closed January 9th, 1917, for
the election of County Secretary to
fill the vacancy for the unexpired
term of w. J. Moody, resigned:
Arthur H. Chas. E..