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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

3

Forming a New Labor Party Takes Step in Quaveland

United Press reports a move to form a new labor party authorized by the Trades and Labor council. Local meetings vote on organizing the party with a goal to campaign for state candidates pledged to organized labor. National political involvement will hinge on actions in San Francisco Chicago New York and other cities. A party name has not been chosen.

United Press Quaveland Onlo New Labor Party Non Trades and Labor Council Planet Movement San Francisco Chicago New York

Graham Dead Ed. R. K. Graham Dies Noted Shriner

Edwin KR. Graham, a prominent operator in Los Angeles and Banta Harbara, dies in a California hospital. He weighs over 326 pounds and was famed as the largest Shriner in the wear, renowned for his magnificent physique and regular attendance at Shriner events.

United Press Los Angeles Cal Edwin KR. Graham California Hospital Graham Oto Pete

Hepburn Bill Objection Sparks House Judiciary Hearing

A subcommittee of the house judiciary committee resumed the Hepburn bill reading as leading labor figures back the measure though AFL President Gompers backs the Sherman antitrust law with a registration provision. Mike Sullivan and James Adams, arrested last Tuesday on suspicion of rifle theft, were fined $100 and given 30 days on the chain gang by Police Judge Gordon.

United Press Washington House Judiciary Committee Iowa House Gompers American Federation of Labor Organised Labor Mike Sullivan James Adams Gordon

Lewis In Race For Democratic Nomination In Chicago

Juanms Blam sten Lewin enters the race for the Democratic nomination today in Chicago. petitions are being gathered across the state to place his name on the primary ballot. Lewin runs as a Cook County candidate as Chicago pushes for changes in the gubernatorial contest.

Ciacago Apri Juamms Blamsten Lewin Guberna Democratic Party Cook County Chicago

Pioneer sewing machine dealer relocates to new avenue store

Mr. B. D. Vorta, a pioneer sewing machine dealer for fifteen years at 1006 Second Ave, has moved his large stock to a new location at 1106 Third Ave. The move follows forced vacating of the old site as the building is to be torn down for a new modern scraper.

B.D. Vorta Second Av Third Av Vorts Sme Secooday

Lewin to Lead Fight on Tax Dodgers in Chicago

The speaker, at the head of the 1, claims not to have held such honor since Governor Altgeld. Lewin is expected to wage his main battle against wealthy tax dodgers. His stint as Chicago corporation counsel under Mayor Dunne provided insight into political corruption.

Ted Altgeld Lewin Chiago Dunne Fme

John F. Conant Dies at Mt. Francis Hotel

John F. Conant aged 66 a prominent city businessman died yesterday at the Mt. Francis hotel Funeral services will be at the Firet Unitarian church

John F. Conant Mt. Francis Firet Unitarian Church

Battleships on Pier 2 Offer Ten Daily Trips

Boats depart Pier 2 for battleship tours with ten round trips daily. Trips run on schedule throughout the day, inviting visitors to see historic vessels and learn naval details from guides.

Pier 2

Beattle resident Conant funeral note and career outline

Rev J D O Powers will officiate at the cremation of Mr Conant a Beattle resident since 1885. He worked in lumber then ran a restaurant and was born in Fitchburg Massachusetts October 17 1831 a descendant of Roger Conant. Survived by son A W Conant local art dealer. The fishing season has opened on the Columbia.

J. D. O. Powers Conant Beattle Fitchburg Maas Roger Conant Massachusetts A. W. Conant

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