Unions Agree to Federation in Washington State
Washington labor unions vote to form the Washington State Federation of Labor and seek charter from the American Federation of Labor. The executive committee outlines duties to push favorable legislation, organize wage earners, and offer mediation services. Adjournment delayed to address routine matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation
of Washington
Washington
Congress
Pan
Welock
Labor Congress
State Federation of
Washington State
Federation of Labor
Amer
Washington argues merger case before Supreme Court
Attorney General Stratton of Washington presents a 50 minute brief urging the Supreme Court to take up and decide the case of Washington v Northern Securities Co. The argument draws vigor from questions from the bench and is seen as a strong bid to reach the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways and the merger. Delegates and opponents alike anticipate a favorable ruling as the court weighs jurisdiction and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
D. C
Stratton
Supreme Court
State of Washington
Northern Securities Co
Washington State
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Securities Co. Stratton Waa
Driggs
Waa
Unclear historical unrest reported with rioting and arrests
Fragmentary OCR notes describe widespread unrest, threats against a public figure, mobilization of forces, and arrests. The text mentions rioting across districts, suspected violence, and police action with several fatalities referenced, but details are obscured by damaged wording.
Rioters Are Charged as Strike Spreads Across Kingdom
Police charged rioters after clashes left two dead and many wounded. The strike movement has expanded to every region of the kingdom this afternoon, with protesters claiming they oppose the government rather than their employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gramma
Bremerton Baseball Wins and Local Election Tension
Bremerton hosted baseball with Oregon crew and Bremerton, Bremerton won 20 to 16 after a high scoring first inning. Sidney beat Traceyton, school site selection ended in a draw. Election board talks intensified with near fights as factions sparred. The McKinley Memorial church building for the Methodist congregation is planned to finish by next August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton
Oregon
Bremerton Boys
Sidney
Tracey Jton
Schoool
Ballard Mother Driven Insane Over Son's Crime
Mrs. Matilda Boyles, aged Ballard resident, became mentally ill after a year of worry over her only son's forging arrest in Victoria. She paces her county jail cell begging to see him and claims to be a messenger of the Lord. Two physicians will examine her this afternoon with possible transfer to Whatcom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Boyles
Ballard
Victoria
Ballard Libel Cases Hear Damages Claims
Two libel suits from Ballard heard in Judge Beil court as Mary Laker versus W M Curtis and John Wheatman versus A W Preston proceed. Witnesses allege Mary’s conduct and Wheatman’s drinking, while defendants seek to vindicate reputations and deny damages.
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Mary Laker
W. M. Curtis
John Wheatman
Mary
Wheatman
Bible and Public Schools Debate on Religion in Education
A speaker urges keeping Bible influence out of classroom instruction while allowing it as a public school prayer book through a pure Christian teacher. He argues that religion is essential to development and that all should attend churches and Christian schools to save the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Progress of the Common People Sermon Emphasizes Christian Home
Dr. M A Matthews preaches at First Presbyterian on progress through righteousness. He extols the common people as society’s safeguards and urges Christian homes and Christian education as the two steps to a virtuous nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Ita
California Republican League convention sets fall campaign
Mackenzie in San Jose reports the California State League of Republican clubs held its largest convention with over 2000 delegates. Gov. Gage and John D. MacKenzie attended and MacKenzie supporters claim a balance of power settlement of party differences was reached.
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San Jose
Republican Party
California State League of Republican Clube
Gov
Gage
John D. MacKenzie
MacKenzie
Direct Legislation Talk by Fitwerd Pomeroy in Orange NY
Fitwerd Pomeroy of Orange New York will lecture on Direct Legislation this week at the Young Men's Christian Association. A commercial traveler and leading proponent, he heads the Direct Legislation League and edits its paper. The talk is organized by the Economic League and the Political Club of the YMCA.
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Fitwerd Pomeroy
Orange
N. Y
Young Men's Christian Association
Pomeroy
Direct Legislation League
Thte
The
Economic League
Testimony on water cure torture in Philippines inquiry
Sergt Charles Kiley testified before the Senate Philippines committee about water cure torture used to force information from suspected insurgents. He described a case where a prisoner was held under a water tank until his stomach filled, then released and pressed on by a private. He said officers sometimes witnessed or sanctioned the method, and he had heard of deaths reported to him though not from personal knowledge.
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Washington, D. C
Charles Kiley
26Th
Volunteer
United States Infantry
Senate Philippines Committee
Riley
Sergt. Hiley
South Carolina Senator Opposes Chinese Exclusion Bill
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina ends a long wait to address the senate and denounces the Chinese exclusion measure. He argues the bill violates a treaty and would damage Southern cotton and manufacturing ties with China. Senator Foraker adds objections, endorsing exclusion but opposing treaty clashes and trade risk.
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Washington
D. C
Tolman
McLaurin
South Carolina
Senate
China
Senator Foraker
Benator McLaurin
United Sates
The
Orient
Offield Dies in Ellensburg at Age 0
John J. Offield a well known resident of Ellensburg Washington died last evening at o clock aged 0 years His funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon H Flacmerfeit has opened a hay and grain general commission venture in the latest business venture filling local needs
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Ellensburg
Wash
John J. Offield
Ita
H. Flacmerfeit
Grain General
Airees
Pastor Rev. David Blythe Installed at Calvary Church
Rev. David Blythe was installed yesterday as pastor of Calvary Presbyterian church in Seattle. District ministers Rev W A Major Rev Donald Noel Rev Hugh Gilebrie Rev James Thomson and evangelist Frank Dickeon participated along with Don Hess who gave the pastoral charge. Blythe, former educator and preacher to Kentucky then Roslyn and Seattle, accompanied by Mrs Blythe, will receive a church reception Wednesday evening.
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David Blythe
Calvary Presbyterian Church
W. A. Major
Second Presbyterian Church
Donald Noel
Calvary
Hugh Gilebriet
Westminster
James Thomson
Lanestreet Presbyterion Church
Frank Dickeon
Donald Hess
Ilehriet
Weiling
Major
Blythe
Roslyn
Wash
Seattle
Calvary Church
Dlythe
Ralph Stuart Company Opens Hit In Portland Theater
The Ralph Stuart company arrived from Seattle and opened at the Haker theater with By Right of Sword to a full house. The production is remodeled from its Seattle version and features a finale in which star characters pass beneath an arch of swords on a flight of stairs.
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Portland, Or
Ralph Stuart Company
Seattle
Haker
Right of Sword
Aloa
Counterfeit Coin Ring Busted in Spokane Trial
Capt B W Bell headed to Spokane for the trial of two men charged in a counterfeit ring. William Wartin was convicted. William Coats pleaded guilty to possessing spurious $5 and $10 gold pieces. About 125 bogus coins were seized as evidence. authorities link the operation to a wider group likely based in British Columbia.
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B. W. Bell
United States
Secret Service
Beattie
Spokane
William Wartin
William Coats
Lee
Wartin
Coats
Marcus
Kell
Warlin
Pala
Matt Sherin
Vrain
Capt
Hell
Mpokane
Mont of Thin
British Columbia
Seattle kennel club reports success at dog show
The dog show closed Saturday night with financial success. Officers of the Seattle Kennel Club say net receipts were adequate, proving Seattle residents’ enthusiasm for purebred dogs and justifying another exhibition next year.
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Seattle Kennel Club
Exonerated Manila Major Acquitted in Court Martial
Exonerated Manila April 14 Major Waller who faced court martial for executing insurgents without trial has been acquitted.
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Manila
Maj. Waller
Death of Rev T DeWitt Talmage Dated April 14
Rev T DeWitt Talmage a noted Presbyterian divine died at his Washington residence after weeks of illness due to brain inflammation and complications. Condolences poured in from Europe and across the U S. Funeral set for Tuesday at Church of the Covenant with a list of clergymen in attendance and burial in Greenwood Brooklyn.
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Hington
D.C
T. DeWitt Talmage
Europs
Union
Church of the Covenant
West Seattle Incorporation Debate Prevails at Meeting
A mass meeting in West Seattle featured a heated debate over incorporation with H A Hastings and John P Hartman for and against. Supporters predicted victory at the polls tomorrow with about 69 votes cushion and a two to one lead. Approximately 200 voters attended the Saturday night event.
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Mace
West Seattle
H. A. Hastings
John P. Hartman
Wm. Horan
Seattle
Hartman
Hinstings
Colombia
C. W. Jennings
Beil Trust Action Ordered by U S District Attorney
United States district attorney Wille am Warner is ordered to start action against the beef trust. The case will be presented to a federal grand jury convening next Monday. The A. O. U.W. baseball team defeated Monarcha 9 to 5 in West Health matchup yesterday.
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Kansas City
Willeam Warner
United States
Beef Trust
Monarcha
West Heatth
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