Mayor orders probe into Swank employment office scheme
Mayor Humes demands a thorough investigation of charges against David Swank contractor and employment agent who allegedly used a Seattle andRenton Railway contract to double track and defraud workers. Labor Commissioner Grout gathers evidence as council weighs abolishing private employment agencies with a criminal charge looming.
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Humes
Grout
Lmpermet
Erime David Swank
Schemer
Swank
Seattle & Renton Railway Company
Renton
George
Swanks
Council Committee On Labor
Drowned in the Chittyna River tragedy near Nesina
Joseph Berge drowned March 16 in the Chittyna River about five miles below Nesina while traveling from Valdez to Nesina diggings. He stepped onto thin ice at a waterhole and disappeared when the ice broke. His body was not recovered. Dr. McTavish brought the news to Valdez.
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Joseph Berge
Chittyna
Nesina
Valdes
Nesina Dignee
Valtez
McTavieh
Ree
Patricks
Hiei
Berge
Patric
Police reinstate five dollar fine system on Fifth Avenue cribhouse
Chief Sullivan orders raids on a St Paul cribhouse with Detectives Hubbard and Freeman arresting five women for prostitution. Each was freed on a five dollar bond. new policy aims to arrest and fine repeat offenders regularly, with mixed signals on future scope and court action.
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Sullivan
Hubbard
Freeman
St. Paul Cribhouse
Fifth Avenue
Paul
Cribhouse
Sealess
eN-lee
Fines Doubled by Police Court
The Ft Paul police court doubled fines on two women known as fallen women. Judge George, after discussing with Chief Sullivan, announced no definite agreement on fines and stated that each woman would be fined 9 or 19 dollars whenever brought before the court, with larger penalties possible for repeat offenses.
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George
Ft. Paul House
Sullivan
Union Carmen Members Protest Company Actions
Bitter resentment framed by union men criticizing Sentile Electric Company for arbitration avoidance and unfair discipline. Four resignations and transfers follow alleged trivial offenses as A Duncan faces reprimand amid strike tensions. Union plans meetings and a grievance committee with possible public appeals and chartered backing from Amalgamated Street Railway Employees of America.
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Sentile Electric Company
Mortensen
A. Duncan
Virginia Street
Nne
Queen Anne
Kempeter
Union & Holding
Wil
Amalgermated Street Railway
Benpioyes’ of America
Motorman's Blunder Nears Fatal Stop
Witnesses say the car No. 14 could have been stopped within yards if the motorman had his business and judgment. The victim was badly bruised and shaken but had no broken bones after the mishap and the current was turned off to halt the vehicle.
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Seattle Electric Pany
Ihe
Lake Union
Howell Street
Outlet Bankrupt Sale Sparks Boots Bargain Event
In a liquidation at the Outlet Bankrupt Bale, a collection including 1 600 pairs of high top boots is offered at a price around 31.0. The sale targets hunters and fishermen and highlights surplus gear from the distressed outlet.
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Bale
Les
Unrest Rumors Hit Macedonia and Balkan Fronts
Secret agents report planned uprising in Macedonia with nineteen battalions to Berizoviteh and Turkish troops in action. A Bulgarians-led clash injures Turks. villagers aided the Bulgarians and escaped. Russian naval reports mention Black Sea activity as tensions mount around Constantinople and Randad unrest.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Porte
Berizoviteh
Ang Ie
Amartesch
Black Sea
Moscow
Bape
Sbornik
Kuselan
Randad
Capitol Hill gains new homesites praised by Gribble
Captiol Hill property chatter notes BF M Gribble selects two fine lots at Sixteenth Avenue and Prospect Street for a future residence of exceptional prestige. Local buyers consider the area among Seattle’s best, underscoring the district’s rising value in real estate markets.
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Dershager
Capitol Hill
BF. M. Gribble
Inte
Bean
Gribble
Sixteenth Avenue
Capitol Min
Seattle
Wanted Female Hero 4 WANTED-a wid 16 year of Sider
Wanted a 16 year old girl in Green Lake area to help with lizard clothes and act as companion. Call Red 6778 or visit 782 6th Ave nm. Also listings for real estate and homes near Green Lake with several acres, timber, or improved land for sale.
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Green Lake
SAO
Lake
Washington
Gehirg
Une
Acbington Street
Gellar
Mr Weed
Rainier Beech
Sturtevent
Mer Bock
A. Lawrence
Second Ave
Cor
Marion
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