Public Letter Denounces Jenk Labor Report on Philippine Coolie System
A public letter by Samuel Gompers Ernest Crosby Daniel Harris A J Boulton Charles B Spahr and Henry White denounces Prof Jenks report to the secretary of war on Chinese labor in the Philippines. It argues the recommendations would permit a contract labor system resembling slavery with bonds for treatment and return and an inspector to enforce rules. The Public notes the criticism as exposing imperialist aims and condemns the proposal as abhorrent and contrary to man’s rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Jenk
Secretary of War
Philippines
Samuel Gompers
Ernest H. Crosby
Daniel Harris
A. J. Boulton
Charles B. Spahr
Henry White
Jenk
Philippine Commission
China
Jenks
Famous Names Set Railroading Spirit Across the Continent
The piece argues names carry meaning in travel, citing the Columbia River scenery, Ogden Salt Lake and major city stops on the Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific. It praises the Portland to Chicago Special as the finest cross continent train and directs readers to contact Penlenh Gua A. ordan n. J.R. Nager in Bellevue, Washington for more information.
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Shakespeare
Juliet
Columbia River
Utah
Ogden
Salt Lake
U.S. L. Ry
Cheyenne
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Portland
Chicago
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Oregon Short Line
Penlenh Gua A.ordan N. J.R. Nager
First Ave
Besitte, Wash
Sops the Cough and Works of the Cold Ad
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The ad presents a bold promise and states a price of 25 cents.
Evans Drage Co Stationery Ad underscores range and prices
The Evans Drage Co promotes its stationery selection with a message about meeting almost any demand at prices that fit the quality level, suggesting broad options from their stock to suit various needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Drage Co
Be Up and Doing With a Heart for Any Fate
A Nebraska State Journal exhortation urges young men to accept social flaws, work hard, avoid constant complaints, and build personal steadiness. It stresses patient industry, prudent economy, and living with integrity to influence society and endure tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Journal
Vessels Loading at West Slade and Other Mills Toward San Francisco
A harbor update lists schooners and steamers loading at West Slade mill for San Francisco, San Pedro, and Sidney including Falcon A J West Laura Madsen R C Slade Ariel Wawona Minnie Kane and others. Other ships load for Sidney New South Wales Honolulu and San Pedro while Qaqua Santa Monica and Fanny Adele sailings are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falcon
San Francisco
West & Slade Mill
San Pedro
A. J. West
West & Slade
Solano
Wilson Mill
Sidney
New South Wales
Laura Madsen
West & Slade Docks
Ariel
Mansfield
Aberdeen
Fanny Adele
Aberdeen Lumber
W. B. Jewett
Sophia Christianson
Henry Wilson
Anderson & Middleton Mill
Wawona
Anderson & Middleton
Santa Monica
American Mill
Minnie Kane
Loggers Hold Back by Chehalis County Camp
Rock Staunch tried to halt skid road work on his land at Chehalis County Logging Co. camp. A rush of logs escaped before legal action could begin. Stanich sought 1500 dollars for railway right of way, but the jury awarded 20 dollars.
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Chehalis County
Washington lumbermen press for three laws at meeting
At a recent Washington lumber manufacturers meeting a resolution urged three bills. A car allotment act to force impartial railroad distribution with penalties, creation of a state fire warden with enforcement powers, and changes to fire insurance laws to permit mutual companies to cut costs for sawmills and reduce existing high rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Manufacturers of
Washington
Mackenzie Treatment Promises Home Cure for Catarrh
Dr MacKenzies English Catarrh Treatment offers a home method to cure catarrh by a few minutes daily. The MacKenzie Method claims to restore nasal and throat passages with antiseptic oil while neutralizing blood-borne catarrhal matter in the head. For information contact O Guy Ph G Sole Coast Agent Seattle Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Guy
Seattle
Wash
Goldman's Seattle Wedding Gifts Offer Cut Glass and Silver
The store in Seattle showcases wedding gifts featuring cut glass and silver pieces. Shoppers can browse a selection of fine tableware and decorative items suitable for newlyweds.
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Goldman's
Seattle
City Council Approves B Street Ordinance and Harbors Duties
At the city council meeting the ordinance for B street between Second and Arthur passed. Bonds for J. A. Coffee Co. L. A. Doyle and H. B. McNeil were approved. Wishkah street sidewalks deadline set two weeks from Dec 30. Harbor master duties revised to city marshal. Remonstrance on C street vacation heard. certified tax removal order to county treasurer. Saloon license granted to John Kahler. Front street improvement contract let at 49 cents per linear foot.
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Second
Arthur Streets
J. A. Coffee Co
L A. Doyle
H. B. McNeil
Hilligans & Ladue
Wishkah Street
B Street
Linn
Terrace Avenue
E.s
J. UK
Orban
Pete' Xcs
John Carlson
Gaussee W. F. Entrop
The Sleeping Beauty entertainment at the opera house
Congregational church ladies stage The Sleeping Beauty with six pantomime tableaux a Woop Drill by twelve girls a Sunbonnet Drill by eight tots Fancy Dancing by eight fairies and a Grand Tableau Cast includes Sleeping Beauty Valdeen Weatherwax the King Warren Egerer Queen Vera Mackaye four Ladies of Honor Emily Hart Martha Weatherwax Mabel Hayes Margaret Wilson four Gentlemen of Honor Alfred Hart Joseph Barkley Scott Paine Alanson McDermoth two Maids Ethel Benjamin Nina Hansen Seven Good Fairies Rama Rupert Grece Lewis Laura Hulbert Inez Underwood Vera Vammen Anna Landers Katherine Bendlin Wicked Fairy Gladys Lillie Sunbonnet Girls Francis Koltz Hazel Paule Sarah Middleton Frances Douglas Helen Wilson Marie Entrop Florence Miner Florence Koltz Hoop Drill performers listed.
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Sleeping Beauty
Valdeen Weatherwax
Esas Boree
Lance Hart
King
Warren Egerer
Queen
Vera Mackaye
Emily Hart
Martha Weatherwax
Mabel Hayes
Margaret Wilson
Alfred Hart
Joseph Barkley
Scott Paine
Alanson McDermoth
Ethel Benjamin
Nina Hansen
Florence Miner
Florence Koltz
Rama Rupert
Jessie Sweain
Edith Moulton
Vera Vammen
Grace Lewis
Laura Hulbert
Inez Underwood
Gladys Lillie
Katherine Bendlin
Anna Landers
Saved at Grave's Brink Indigestion Cure Story
Mrs S H New som of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion waterbrush stomach and bowel dyspepsia after three years of suffering. She says she can eat heartily and has gained 35 pounds. Electric Bitters marketed as a guaranteed cure for indigestion loss of appetite liver and kidney troubles. 50c at Smits Drug Co. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Newsom
Decatur
Ala
Smits Drug Co
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Alert
MacKenzie
RE City Council
Opera House
Congregational Church
Geo. J. Wolff
I. Harris & Sonis
Exsmil Prund
Geo. Fisher
Heron Street
Heron St
Norin & Hartung
Evans Drug Cofe
Golden Rule Grocery Co
N. W. Corners
Market Streets
Yakima Produce
G. W. Coons
Wishkah St
Hirna' Smee
Aberdeen Grocery CO
Heron GT
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