Labor Leader Gompers Opposes Eight Hour Law
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, warns against legal maximum work hours for all workers arguing it curtails rights and could force workers to the limit. He favors shorter days through collective bargaining and notes gains from eight hour days via negotiation, not law.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Ers
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
New York City
American Federationist
A. F. of L
Iceberg designs of the world in nature’s drift
The London Chronicle describes iceberg formations as a gallery of architecture from the white Arab tent to a green marble mosque, Chinese pagodas, a Gothic cathedral, a coliseum, and a submerged warship with foam breaking over it as the current carries these shapes downstream.
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London Chronicle
Industrial law view opposes initiative measure in Washington
A student of industrial conditions argues against initiative measure No 9 claiming it blames employers unfairly for accidents. He cites 1913 state insurance figures showing most accidents arise from worker or unpreventable trade risks and warns of double tax and loss of due process. He urges voters to reject the measure.
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State Industrial Insurance Commission
Theolina Aly
Washington
Campaign against eight hour law Initiative No 13
A historical letter warns that a compulsory eight hour workday harms multiple industries and farming. It argues increased production costs, higher living costs, and reduced employment. The author urges voters to oppose Initiative No 13 and vote against it.
Highland Ghillies Debate Whisky Tastes in Dialect
A brief exchange among three Highland ghillies reveals their speech differs from the south as Tougal, Toflalt, and Angus claim they never tasted the laird’s mountain dew. Their humorous boast underscores regional language variation.
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Tougal
Angus
Supervisor's Fire Drill Surprise at School Board Meeting
A school supervisor and five colleagues visited an assembly to quiz pupils on fire drill procedures. The class answered with familiar lines, and the supervisor then asked what they would do if he delivered a short speech. The pupils shouted to form a line and march downstairs.
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New York Times
Of Two Evils
A boy sprints home after colliding with a minister saying he must beat his father to avoid a spanking. The minister questions his fear and the boy explains he wants protection from his father’s punishment, not his mother's.
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Minneapolis Journal
Feather in cigar shocks Cincinnati Enquirer tale
A feathery surprise inside a cigar prompts a remark by a fat man and a cigar clerk. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes two hundred chickens employed at the factory where the cigar was produced.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
His Reward
A London Sketch excerpt centers on Brown blaming Jones for recommending a new cook. Brown then angrily invites Jones to dinner at his home, implying a desire for vengeance and reconciliation in a single social confrontation.
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Brown
Jones
London
Beach Belle Jokes About Vacation Millionaire
A playful line from a Pittsburgh Post feature contrasts a beach belle with a self described millionaire. She says the man has $200 saved and only ten days to spend it, framing a witty distinction between wealth and time.
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Pittsburgh Post
What Women Wear and Men Pay For in Family Talk
In the Kansas City Journal exchange, women discuss outfits they will wear while men focus on how they will pay for them. The lighthearted debate centers on attire versus the finances to fund it.
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Kansas City Journal
Senator Sorghum Faces Front Yard Demand
Beset by Doubie the secretary reports constituents gathered in the front yard urging the senator to come outside. Sorghum ponders whether the crowd is inviting or daring him as reported by the Washington Star.
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H’m
Sorghum
Washington Star
Corkscrew Gowns From Paris Impress New York
In conversation on fashion trends, the New York Evening World notes women are importing corkscrew gowns from Paris and local observers react with enthusiasm and wit. The remark highlights evolving style and metropolitan influence on apparel.
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Paris
New York Evening World
Fame and Crowd Photo Moment Highlight Detroit Tale
A Detroit Free Press quote notes a man feeling valued as he appears in a crowd photographed by moving picture men. The remark underscores his moment of recognition in a public, media driven scene.
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Detroit Free Press
Lure of Lighthouses Cuts Bird Deaths With Perches
The London Globe reports lighthouses cause mass bird deaths during migration. Perches placed near lanterns at Terschelling and St Catherine's reduce fatalities, with Trinity House allowing more sites. Birds roost near light on clear nights, avoiding perches when stars shine.
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Barfleur
Holland
Terschelling
Royal Society For the Protection of Birds
St Catherine's
Trinity House
British Lighthouse Board
Society
St. Catherine's
London Globe
Ship Run Without Crew Demonstrated In Germany
A German test shows a vessel operated by a wireless transmitter with a mast simulating crew commands. The ship executes steering and stopping maneuvers for hours, with multicolored lights signaling actions to observers ashore. Originally for torpedo handling, the method may guide dirigible balloons.
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Germany
New York Tribune
Prediction of Federal League Truce After 1915 Season
Ed A. Geowey predicts that before the 1915 baseball season opens the Federal League will be absorbed by organized baseball. He notes tentative plans for a permanent truce between magnates have been discussed and will be pursued after the current season ends.
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Ed A. Geowey
Leslie
When Maud Expects to Marry Every Season
The Boston Transcript quips that Maud expects marriage each season, a playful line reflecting social humor about wedding timing and perpetual plans.
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Boston Transcript
Summons in a Divorce Action in Chehalis County
The State of Washington issues a summons to Earl Maurer to appear within sixty days of August 11 1914 and defend a divorce suit filed by Thyrza Maurer. The complaint seeks dissolution of marriage and alimony due to neglect and failure to provide. Attorney F R Conway of Aberdeen represents the plaintiff with Fleet publication dates August 11 and September 15, 1914.
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State of Washington
Chehalis County
Thyrza Maurer
Earl Maurer
F. R. Conway
Post Office
Aberdeen
Washington
Fieet
Washington Democrats Endorse Wilson Era Platform Forward
The Washington Democratic state platform lauds the national administration’s tariff and banking reforms and recalls 1907 panic. It calls for woman suffrage equality, nonpartisan county offices, a presidential primary, secret ballots, a corruption act, and land taxation reform including survey of unsurveyed lands. Governor Lister praised for economy and efficiency. party vows to support reform measures and tax relief.
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State of
Washington
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Republican Party
Congress
Payne- Aldrich
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alaska
Northwest
Wilson
Wesley L. Jones
National Reclamation Service
United States
Lister
Ernest Lister
State of Washington
Rogers
Woodrow Wilson
Union
Sunday School and Church Services Schedule Notice
First Street near Broadway announces Sunday school at 10 o'clock and church service at 11 o'clock. Wednesday evening service at 8 o'clock. Reading room No 617 Finch Building open daily from 1 30 until 6 o'clock except Sundays. tf.
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First Street
Broadway
Finch Building
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