Wage Scale Debate Sparks Tacoma Strike Action
The article reports workers and lumber firms in Washington state clashing over wage cuts to 2.25 dollars per day amid a strike. A citizens committee and labor groups push for a fair wage while tensions rise with police and threats of litigation. Dr. Titus leads representation for the Shingle Weavers union, and a public confrontation over wages, injuries, and legal actions unfolds as editors highlight major investigative reporting on John Tornow and local unrest.
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Presidential trains roll through Illinois campaigns
In Illinois three presidential nominees tour the state while many guber picks campaign. Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and James Wilson of the ag department push their candidacies and press secretary Wilson travels ahead on a special train to Pontiac.
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Wilson Swats Boss Rule at the Depot Speech
A crowd at the depot hears Woodrow Wilson critique current methods of selecting political leaders as in vogue in most states. The event is noted in an editorial wire story with mentions of Malone and Ranrat in New York City context.
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Damages Sought in $8,000 Suit Over Vault Door Injury
In Purcell Oklahoma a $8,000 damage suit claims injuries from a vault door incident at the People's Bank. Foreman allegedly gave wrong orders and a big vault door nearly amputated the plaintiff's left arm. T. B. Marted contracted to build the fence on 4th Street when neighborhood women rushed in, splinters flying.
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Arrest Warrant Reported for Labor Leader Haywood
Passaic New Jersey April 6 police refused to confirm or deny a report that a warrant was issued for the arrest of William D Haywood labor leader who has been prominent in Eastern textile strikes. The report followed rioting at Garfield across the river where strikers clashed with deputy sheriffs and one man was arrested for addressing an open air meeting.
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Health officials to convene in Seattle assembly hall
State health officials plan a two day convention in Seattle with a 9 30 Monday morning opening in the Henry building assembly hall. The meeting aims to discuss sanitation and disease control as part of their annual gathering.
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Weather Forecast Showers Tonight and Sunday
Showers expected tonight and on Sunday with moderate southeasterly winds. Temperature at noon near 52 degrees.
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Golter Seeks Help in Ball Hunt
The dialogue suggests a request for assistance in retrieving a ball, with a caddie inviting the golfer to step in and drain the pool to aid the search.
Five Million Dollar Bridge Threatened by St Francis Flood
Government engineers report a dozen weak spots in the St Francis levee as the levee and basin threaten to overflow. The $5,000,000 railroad bridge at Memphis is at risk while vast tracts of fertile soil in Tennessee and Mississippi face inundation. Eastern Arkansas is engulfed by backwater as the flood surge nears.
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Thief Steals Wallet as Park Car Bypasses Alley Scene
In Alameda California a thief snatched a wallet and $100 from a rider on a park-bound street car. The victim Haggan continued to the ball game, while the thief fled the scene.
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Alleged White Slavers Caught in Portland Chase
Portland on April 6 reports Harry Kelley and Jack Doyle arrested after a downtown chase on a charge of forcing Etta Shields and Raby Booth to live a life of shame among Chinese. Patrolman Niles fired at Kelley during the capture. Shields accuses Kelley of boasting of shooting a Seattle police officer. investigation continues.
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Miners May Secede Over Strike Calloffs
London April 6. A clash in the Miners Federation looms as many members threaten to secede if officers keep the coal strike called off. Leaders favor accepting the government minimum wage bill and officials are unlikely to rescind the order to return to work.
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Mother Jones Series On Coal Strike Opens
The Star will publish the first part of a Mother Jones series on the coal strike next Monday. The pieces promise strong, vivid reporting and are described as outstanding examples of the genre.
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Young Boys Sentenced in University District Burglaries
Clifford Frideen William Edwards and Horace Grooks members of a gang of young boys charged with burglaries in the university district were sentenced each to one to 15 years in the reformatory this morning by Judge Gay.
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Horace Grooks
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Ruef recounts graft role and Frisco betrayal
Abraham Ruef publishes a partial statement in the San Francisco Bulletin detailing his early ties to Boss Higgins and his complicity with powerful interests that sold out the city. He reflects on his prison confinement and says the arc of his actions brought him to a full realization of the betrayal.
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Todd Campaign Tour Through Eastern Washington
Democratic candidate Hugh Todd campaigns east of the mountains visiting Spokane and Whitman counties. Known in Whitman for two terms as county clerk and two terms in the state legislature, he is portrayed as a progressive leader. Hydrant plant at Hercult in Redding California burned with $3500 loss. Iran smelter plant unaffected.
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Sermons by Rev Matthews on Resurrection Fruits and People
Rev M A Matthews preaches Sunday morning on The Fruits of the Resurrection and Sunday evening on The Cry of the People. He will address unrest among the people, demagogues, and agitators, and expose schemes to rob the public and erode constitutional government.
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Dog-Gonest Party Hosts Debutante Luncheon
Bathed and perfumed dogs attended a Swell luncheon hosted by society debutante Miss Georgiana Williams in Baltimore on April 6. Latest spring dog fashions were displayed and admired.
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Pink Ice Cream and Cake Day at Day Nursery Donation
A Day Nursery on Ninth Avenue hosted a Donation Day celebration for its annual fixture. Mothers left their children with staff as guests arrived by car and on foot, sharing pink ice cream and frosted cake while fundraising for a modern building and better equipment.
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Doctor Hazzard and Mazzard to race in long distance walk
Dr Hazzard Thomas G MacDonald will act as guard during part of next Monday as Dr Linda Burfield Mazzard and the former football captain vie in a long distance walking contest. Hazzard has lost 16 pounds on her 30 day fast and looks pale yet eager, promising to surprise many with her vitality. Lectures for women follow at Theosophical hall 1426 Fourth Ave with talks Wednesday Friday and a general Monday lecture for all.
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Geattie Athletic Club
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Suit Over Shot Dog In San Jose Affects Sam Smith
Sam Smith of Los Altos faces a 1350 damages suit filed by Miss Irene Sabin of San Francisco over the alleged shooting of her Russian wolfhound, a blue ribbon winner in state beach shows. An advertisement offered a reward for the dog’s return. Also in Portland, organ grinders asked free licenses claiming public taste for music but were denied.
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Hotel clerk relays court martial tale of Jones and McReynolds
Seattle hotel clerk G H Gray testified at the Bremerton court martial that Lieut Jones and Mrs McReynolds registered as man and wife at a Seattle hotel to secure a room for her. Gray described Jones as upright and honorable and advised caution for appearances.
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Seattle
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Injunction Sought to Halt Pacific Telephone Rate Increase
City officials move to block Pacific Telephone Co from raising rates for former Independent subscribers after its absorption. Mayor Cotterill instructs legal action. issue hinges on whether service is under the Independent franchise or Pacific’s. Rates rose April 1 for residence and business lines. Hickman Ky April 6 report notes extensive flooding in nearby areas.
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