Lawrences Strike Outrages Recalled by Mill Owners
Read like a living wage protest, the Aberdeen and Hoquiam strike saw mill owners deploy armed deputies and special police to quell marches. Reported abuses included arrests, beatings, and mass detentions as deputies escorted workers and others to jail, while leaders alleged violent suppression and political meddling by owners’ committees.
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Hoquiam
Aberdeen
Electric Park
Anl
Washington
Ferguson
Hermon F. Titus
Shingle Union
Quinn
Solence
Payette
Shawn
C. Fritz
Mr. Fritz
Abramson
Carrie Walker
Werte
Potlatch Week Program Highlights City Celebration
A week long Potlatch program outlines Elks and merchants days, Alaskan parade and royal arrival on July 17, and a grand windup with carnival revelry. Activities include army and navy marches, automobile decor parade, aerial flights by Capt. James T. Martin and Miss Lily Irvine, and plans to bring battleships for the celebration.
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Army and Navy
Klondike
Cayls
Army
Navy
Mrs McReynolds Testifies in Bremerton Court Martial
At noon Mrs Margaret McReynolds testified amid crowd interest in the court martial of Lieut K C Jones. She described domestic strife with Lieut McReynolds and said she and Jones were engaged. The trial's outcome was expected in a few days.
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Bremerton
Ident
K. C. Jones
Margaret McReynolds
Stewart Hotel
C. B. Davis and
McReynolds
Lieut. Jones
Ballard Council Delays Regrade Amid Cost Protests
The council moved to indefinitely postpone the regrade project after a unanimous vote. About 500 Ballard residents applauded in the lobby as property owners in the affected district protested the plan due to its enormous cost.
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Ballard
La Follette Opens Nebraska Campaign In Plattsmouth
Senator Robert M. La Follette declared he is just beginning to fight as he kicked off a campaign tour in Nebraska at Plattsmouth. He said he aimed to carry Nebraska and California and expected to place second in delegates at the national convention in Chicago.
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United Areas
Falls City
Neb
Robert M. la Follette
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Llex
Ifornia
Chicago
Weather Outlook Fair Tonight And Saturday Warmth Return
Fair tonight with light frost and clear skies. Saturday will be fair and warmer with light westerly winds. At noon the temperature is projected to be around 45 degrees.
Black-To Think of Belle of Dakota Town Washin Do
Dialogue centers on Mrs Black and Mr Black about a belle arriving in Dakota Town for washing duties. The exchange hints at social status and a bell toll signaling her presence or arrival. Subtext implies expectations and propriety in a small community.
Dissolution of Standard Oil Triggers Oil Price Shifts
The dismemberment of Standard Oil raises crude oil prices by about 25 cents per barrel and refined oil by roughly $2. A January tally shows over $10 million in dividends across related companies as the 1912 distribution from the split trust is expected to exceed $40 million, despite regulatory actions under Taft.
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John D. Rockefeller
Standard OF Company
Standard Oil
John D
Indiana
Wall St
Standard Trust
Bill Taft
One Third of Hazzard Fast Nears Midpoint
Dr. Linda Hazzard nears the end of the first third of a 30 day fast accompanied by two guards. She plans to keep watch over herself during the dangerous middle phase and invites others to act as bodyguards. She reports good spirits despite weight loss and continues lectures at the Theosophical hall.
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Linda Hazzard
Hazzard
Faust
Hazard
M. H. Evans
Keough Wins Damages for Car Stop Injury in Seattle
Anna Keough received a verdict totaling 2597 dollars in a damage suit against Seattle Electric Co. after she fell from a streetcar on Jamen Street when the car halted abruptly, suffering a broken wrist and minor injuries.
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Anna Keough
Seattle Electric Co
Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s Special Train Delayed by Freight Wreck
Cumberland Maryland April 6 Col Theo Roosevelts special train was delayed here two hours today by a freight wreck More than 500 persons greeted Roosevelt at Keyser West Virginia and a similar number heard him here
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Cumberland
Theo
Roosevelt
Keyser
W. Va
Five Killed in Big Flood Report
A family of William and his wife with three children died near Birds Point Missouri when floodwaters surrounded their farmhouse. Farmers Carey and Henry Baker were also reported drowned as rising waters threatened the area. Cairo Illinois experienced alarm as water pooled on Tenth Street but officials traced the surge to a drain pump discharge rather than levee failure.
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William
Birds Point
Carey
Henry Baker
Cairo
Tenth Street
Interurban collision sparks line tie up during rush hour
Cars tied up Fauntleroy and Alki lines and the Tacoma interurban for an hour during the rush. An incident on the 5.05 Interurban at First Avenue and Spokane Avenue caused a split switch to derail the rear car into a telegraph pole, injuring several passengers.
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Fauntleroy
Alki
Tacoma
Spokane
Laborer Injured In City Light Motorcycle Collision
George Lambert, a laborer, was slightly injured when a motorcycle driven by J. M. Sherman of the city light department struck him last night.
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George Lambert
J. M. Sherman
City Light Department
Will Taft Men Steal King County Delegates
The King County Republican Central committee meets tomorrow to decide how delegates to the state convention will be chosen. The Taft forces seek a hand picked delegation, potentially giving King County a 12 1 =True delegate count, aiming to derail primaries. Progressives hope to mobilize precinct committeemen and force a renewal of the county's stance.
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TAFT
King County
King County Republican Central Committee
Aberdeen
Pierce
Spokane
Clallam
Chehalis
Whatcom
Snohomish
Dakota
Thomas F. Murphine
Aged Pastor Dies of Heart Failure in Seattle Church
Rev. B. F. Miller, 76, greeted Rev. Joseph L. Garvin at the First Christian church in Seattle and collapsed moments later. He died of heart failure after visiting the church study. A former Sedro Woolley pastor, he had recently retired and left his home at 1162 Thomas Street. He had planned to meet Dr. Garvin between 10 and 12. He leaves no children in the area.
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B. F. Miller
Joseph L. Garvin
First Christian Church
Pr. Garvin
City
Kistine
Miller
Seattle
Sedro Woolley
Presbyterian Church
Dr Major
Thomas St
Dr. Garvin
Garvin
Hot Cross Buns On Tap Today
A Victorian style note marks Good Friday with hot cross buns for sale at low prices. The item recalls ancient origins from Astarte and Passover cakes, noting cross markings used by Greeks Romans and Diana, and suggests English adoption during Roman rule.
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Astarte
Diana
England
Miss Adele Fielde Regains Lost Alaska Muff
Adele Fielde a newly appointed library board member announced at a board meeting that an unclaimed muff had become city property. She recalled her long lost muff and asked to see it. The muff, identical to hers, was returned to her at no cost.
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Adele Fielde
Board of Library Commissioners
Roberts Free After Texas Arrest in War Period
General Pascual Orozco released Powell Roberts a Paso citizen to head home after a state department demand. Roberts had been arrested on charges by Jenario Ceniceros who claimed Roberts stole 500 dollars while arms were searched in Ceniceros’ house.
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EL Paso
Texas
United States
Pascual Orozco
Revolutionary Forces
State Department
Powell Roberts
FE Paso
Roberts
Jenario Ceniceros
Ending Trial of Alleged Poisoner in Chicago
Testimony in the trial of Mrs. Louise Vermilya, alleged wholesale poisoner, charged with murdering Richard Smith, concluded today with arguments beginning at noon in Chicago.
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Chicago
Louise Vermilya
Richard Smith
Put a Meter on Circulation Claims
The text urges merchants to verify circulation claims with proof and notes that The Star’s circulation is accurately metered, inviting verification by reputable committees in Seattle.
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The
Star
Seattle
In Excess of 40,000 Daily And The Star Circulation
The newspaper notes its daily circulation exceeds 40,000, detailing distribution within the city and surrounding towns. It explains how the reach is allocated between urban and suburban areas and invites readers to learn where the numbers flow.
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