Seattle's Open Shop Plan Replaces Labor Unrest
The Associated Industries of Seattle led by Frank Waterhouse launched a nationwide tone in Seattle’s labor scene by promoting open shop, publicizing dangers of strikes, and rallying employers and civic groups to defeat radical leadership. The campaign asserts Americanism and aims to end bolshevism, with unions pressured to purge radicals or lose public support.
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Associated Industries
Seattle
Europe
Russia
United States
TI. W. W
Associated Industries of
Frank Waterhouse
Waterhouse
Mr. Waterhouse
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Merchants Association
Seattle Clearing House Association
Toledo
Building Trades
Edwin S. Gill
Capt
Alfred Bickford
Arctic Club
Yoming Student Thrift Contest Demonstrates Living on Fifty Dollars
At the University of Wyoming a thrift contest asked if a student can live on fifty dollars a month. Prizes went to anonymous entrant, Robert Jones of Kemmerer, and Charles Reilly of Worland with honorable mention for Boward Deming of Powell. The piece notes a new Commerce Club forming to aid commercial students, with Robert Jones as president and Gladys Hasbrouck as secretary. Wyoming Five toured Colorado, losing to Mines 28-19 but earning praise for teamwork, and defeating Sacred Heart College 34-45 and Greeley Normal 38-19 in other games.
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Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
University Y. M. C A
Robert Jones
Kemmerer
Charles Reilly
Worland
Boward Deming
Powell
Engineering Club
Agricultural Club
Gladys Hasbrouck
Sheridan
Wyoming
Colorado
Wyoming Cowboys
Sacred Heart College
Greeley Normal
Cowboys
City News in Brief Guests and Visitors at Local Hotels
Rawlins resident C W Holmquist is a guest at the Albany. Med icine Bow trio M Ely J D Baler are in Cheyenne. E M Toohey of Chugwater stays at the Albany. Mr and Mrs R O Martin and N E Cortell of Laramie are Cheyenne visitors. Miss Winifred Lavall of Little Bear at the Moffatt. Leonard Malitain and family of Riverton at the Normandie. John Lichy of Riverton in the city. King Merritt and M K Emmons of Horse Creek in town. J F Mills of Sheridan a visitor. J A Kirkpatrick lists 1824 Carey Ave and 547 J for real estate. Batches of others from Casper, Douglas, and Plains registered or visiting.
Weyler Still Active at Ninety in Madrid Life
Madrid Feb 21 General Valeriano Weyler, famed from the Spanish American War, remains highly active at 90. As chief of the general staff he leads daily sessions while commuting from his residence near the Royal Palace to the war ministry. He also serves as a senator, defends royal and army prestige, and enjoys charity and property investments in Madrid.
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Madrid
Valeriano Weyler
United States
Royal Palace
Ministry of War
Wayler
Primo Rivera
Weyler
Spain
Jesuits
War Office
Senate
Casa de Campo
Cuba
Philippines
Kills Eagle That Killed Big Sheep
A large American eagle killed a 90 pound sheep near Nome Alaska and was trapped by an Indian taxidermist. The bird traveled from Alaska to Covington Kentucky and Cincinnati to become a prominent display in the United States Motor Truck company offices.
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Alaska
Kentucky
R. G. Stewart
United States Motor Truck Company
Covington
Cincinnati
United States
Nome
Barnyard Golf Con test in Fall Sway
Barnyard golf enthusiasts from across the nation entered the national championship horseshoe pitching tournament in St Petersburg Florida. Fred M Brust of Columbus Ohio national champion leads a field of noted players. Akron Ohio teams of rubber goods workers entered to push for next year’s event. The tournament duration is open ended due to large entries. Local club has 500 members many competing. Contenders range from teens to 84 year old Ezekiel Barnes.
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St, Petersburg
Fla
Fred M. Brust
Columbus
Ohio
Akron
Wzekiel Barnes
Johnnie and Paul Pensioned for Life
Spokane column reports W H Peart who sold his Davenport farm to R Shuck required free board and lodging for his work horses Johnnie and Paul as long as they lived. Peart bought the team 12 years ago to begin farming. If you miss your paper call 93 for home delivery at their expense.
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Spokane, Ash
W. H. Peart
Davenport
Wash
R. Shuck
Johnnie
Paul
Mr. Peart
British Army Now Growing Rapidly
London reports recruits at 200 per day with many nearing discharge re-enlisting. Guards regiments return to scarlet coats and bearskin busbies. Morning Post says regular establishment to rise by about 100000, aiming to mobilize a further 500000 volunteers for general service when reserves are needed.
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London
Morning Post
Uncle Sam Cuts Bank Deposits Savings Plan
The government earns 4 percent on certificates of indebtedness but only 2 percent on deposits. To save funds it has collapsed bank accounts from 4,831 to 400 and lowered deposits from 52 million dollars to 27 million.
Americanization Theme Opens Territorial Legion Convention
In Honolulu the first territorial American Legion convention began with Americanization as its keynote. The opening day featured a patriotic parade led by veterans who helped save democracy. Nearly all Honolulu groups and many island organizations joined in the festivities as business and social groups took part.
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Honolulu
T. H
Swiss Woman Signs Geneva Bank Notes
Miss Marie Prodham becomes director of the Banque de Geneva and will sign notes and scrip issued by the bank. She is the first Swiss woman to sign bank notes. Switzerland has women serving as judges, barristers, engineers, doctors, and university professors.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Marie Prodham
Banque de Geneva
Relinquishment of Homestead Near Rail Line Offered
One mile from railroad and eight miles from Laramie a homestead property is available for relinquishment at 450 dollars. Act quickly to secure the transfer.
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Laramie
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City News
C. W. Holmquist of
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Albany
M. Ely and
J. D. Baler
Medicine Bow
Cheyenne
E. M. Toohey
Chugwater
C. W. Niner & Co
Carey
Frank Stott
Meriden
Moffatt
R. A. Barr
J. N. Snider
S. Baker
W. D. Weather
Robert J. Veatch
Albert P. Hosie
W. EB. Swartz
Casper
Miss Winifred Lavall of
Little Bear
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J. A. Kirkpatrick
Carey Ave
Leonard Malitain
Riverton
Normandie
John Lichy of
King Merritt and
M. K. Emmons
Horse Creek
City
East 8Th St
Lyle S. Powell
J. W. Williams
W. H. Bolly
Douglas
the Plains
J. F. Mills
Mars
Svadis
W. W. Dumm
Carey Avenue
Uncle Sam
ATLAS
Bessie Love
Mae Murray
Vitagraph
Capitol Avenue
South Side
C. W. Riner & Co
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