Northwest dispatchers seek 35 dollar wage raise
About sixty five dispatchers at Northwest roads demand a 35 dollar monthly wage increase effective January 1 1911. Compromise with 25 dollars is discussed as an emergency measure, with roads wary of action and a walkout unlikely before June conventions.
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Northwestern Roads
Portland
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific Terminal Company
The
North Bank
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Oregon Electric
Spokane International
Pe Ct
Porta “Tacoma
Spokane
Eilensburg
Walla
Pasco
Waitshuro
Grande
Dalles
Vancouver
Frat
To & Man
Tchers Suis Parthe
Ceca
Aispa
Dasistant Vaporlntionenta
Leader of the Democrats El Quent
A continuation notes the need to remove some of the currently dominant figures within the Democratic leadership. The piece hints at internal power struggles and calls for decisive action to change the party’s direction. The text remains focused on intra party dynamics without detailing specific individuals or dates.
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Senate
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Automobile Fire at Smiths Garage Sparks Repairs
A blaze struck Smiths Garage prompting Peale the Sign Painter to oversee removal of the wreckage and oversee return to service with new vehicles after the incident.
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Smith
Peale
Chinese New Year Celebrations Draw Near in Local Preparations
Local celestials prepare to observe the new year with ten days of festivities beginning Sunday morning January 29 at 1 o’clock. Firecrackers greet the year, open houses welcome friends, and nightly fireworks light the streets as Americans view Chinese customs and foods. A chamber of commerce fund drive gains support including a $1 widow gift and a $10 Japanese Commercial Club donation for Captain Sullivan’s widow and children.
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Elty
Chamber of Commerce
Japanese Commercial Club
Truat
Captain Sullivan
Navy to Probe Coal Storage on Battleships
Washington January 17 Special Navy officers plan inquiries into coal bunker storage after two battleships the North Dakota and the Michigan suffered explosions killing two coal passers Evans and Benjamin McCleary. Investigators cite coal dust lack of ventilation and water intrusion as factors raising risk of spontaneous combustion.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Aoman
North Dakota
Michigan
Evans
Benjamin McCleary
English Channel
Board of Inquiry
Joy Rides and Affection in Trial Testimony
In Wheeling on January 17 Sandy Wilson a chauffeur and Mrs Schenk testified about shared joy rides with Dan Phillips. She admitted loving Phillips as the couple drove out of town while Wilson walked and signaled by horn. Wilson detailed purchases of smoking jackets and clothes for Phillips and described how the woman noted his fixed gaze as she took notes.
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Wheeling
Sandy Wilson
Schenk
Dan Phillips
Phillips
Wilson
Philips
Wottlan
Divorce Suit Filed in Oregon Circuit Court
Geraldine Watt sues William Watt in Union County Oregon for absolute divorce claiming a broken marriage contract. Defendant must appear and answer by February 6 1911 or court will grant the relief requested. The summons is published in the La Grande newspaper.
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Circuit Court of the
State of
Oregon
Union County
Geraldine Watt
William Watt
A. D
la Grande
Spokane Fund Raised for Police Captain Widow in 36 Hours
The Spokane chamber of commerce raised a $10,000 fund for the widow and children of John T. Sullivan, a police captain killed by an unknown assailant. Subscriptions from $1 to $1100 flooded in after a letter canvass, aided by local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
John T. Sullivan
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Observer Notice of Six Week Publication
Legal notice from La Grande Oregon in 1910 announces six consecutive weekly issues starting December 23 1910 under Judge J W Knowles. J B Messick represents the plaintiff in the court action. Publication runs through six weekly editions beginning December 23 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Observer
la Grande
A. D
J. W. Knowles
J. B. Messick
Foley’s Honey and Tar Offers Quick Cold Relief
Foley’s Honey and Tar promises fast relief from LaGrippe coughs and stuffed noses without opiates. The Hills Drug Store endorses the product as safe and reliable for cold symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrippe
Foley
Ana Amale
Hills Durg
Persistent Illness Claimed By Bristol Healer
An elderly Bristol reader reports two years of stomach trouble and relief after trying remedies from a local healer. The ad notes “Two ae am beans Stomach and ‘ablets cured me” and lists sale of remedies by the healer.
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Wii
Bristol
Tenn
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OPLRA
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Richard J. Jose
New England
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Professional Directory
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Adams Ave
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C. F Moore
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Wright Drug Store
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R. L. Lincoln
Lilly
Black
P. A. Charlton
Hill
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Chas. E. Cochran
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T. H. Crawford
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