Danbury Hatters union faces seizure of homes over damages
D F Loewe and Co warns that homes and bank accounts of Danbury Hatters union men will be seized to satisfy a $300,000 Sherman anti trust judgment unless the National Hatters' Union pays the amount at its upcoming May convention. Local president John W Skully travels to New York to confer with national leaders as efforts to secure government funds fail. Eviction fears grow for dozens of families if payment is not made.
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Danbury
Conn
D. F. Loewe & Co
Danbury Hatters’ Union
National Hatters’ Union
Danbury Hatters
Loewe & Co
John W. Skully
Hatters’ Union
New York
National Union
Inquiry into Pacific coast lumber industry to begin
The new federal trade commission will study the condition of the lumber industry in the Pacific coast and across the United States. It seeks causes and actions needed to restore business to a normal basis, reports from Seattle indicate President Bicedel of the Bilcedel-Donovan mills shared the news, citing Will H. Parry as the source.
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Pacific Coast
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Bicedel
Bilcedel-Donovan Milla
Seattle
Enat Bicedel
Will H. Parry
Trawler St Lawrence Sunk by Torpedo in North Sea
Grimsby reports the trawler St Lawrence torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea. Two crew members are confirmed drowned with no further details on survivors or vessel status available.
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Grimsby
Eng
St. Lawrence
North Sea
Two Men Drown After Rowboat Capsizes in River
Eugene Oregon April 23 Hagert Tronsen and Charlies Cole died when their rowboat capsized in the McKensie River nine miles from Eugene. Rescue crews recovered the bodies.
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Eugene
Ore
Haggert Tronsen
Charlies Cole
McKensie River
Here
Man of 68 to Take Part in Seattle Gym Exhibition
A 68 year old man, August H. Springer, longtime physical director of the Seattle Turn-Verein, will perform in a gymnastic exhibition at the Metropolitan Theatre. The event, marking the Turn-Verein’s 30th anniversary, is directed by Frank E. Behnke and features a varied program suitable for ages among the participants.
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Seattle
Turn-Verein
Metropolitan Theatre
August H. Springer
Turn Verein
Frank E. Behnke
Springer
Czar Nicholas Heads for Front in Galicia and Carpathians
Czar Nicholas arrived in Lemberg en route to inspect Russian lines in Galicia and the Carpathians. The move signals preparation for a new southern front offensive against Austrian and German forces as weather and melting snow renew mobility.
Swatting the fly season urges immediate preventive steps
The notice warns of a looming fly season and urges immediate action to prevent outbreaks. It recommends keeping files and garbage covered, installing screens on doors and windows, protecting open foods, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchens and pantries. It also advises liverymen and horse owners to manage manure and rain barrels properly and to consult the health officer if in doubt.
Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin promotes gentle relief
A touted combination of laxative herbs with pepsin claims to ease bowel congestion and stomach distress without violent purgatives. It promises relief by morning and offers a free trial by writing to Dr. W. W. Caldwell at 452 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
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Www
H. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello, Il
Chicago Building Trades Strike Looms Over Wage Demands
100000 workers poised for a massive Chicago strike as 18000 carpenters and 60000 allied trades threaten work stoppages unless a 6 cent hourly raise is granted. Contracts state 4500 buildings totaling $30 million could halt. unions demand 70 cents per touch while contractors cite a 2.5 cent offer over 18 months.
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Chicago
Allied Trades
Loop
Carpenter Contractors’ Association
Carpenters’ District Council
Postmen Celebrate at Seattle Letter Carriers Ball
Seven hundred postmen, their wives and sweethearts danced Thursday at Leachpark pavilion for the Seattle Letter Carriers 18th annual ball with lively merriment and community support.
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Leachpark Pavilion
Seattle
Russian Air Attack Harms German Vistula Convoys
Petrograd reports ongoing Russian activity along the Vistula. An official war office statement says a Russian dirigible dropped bombs on German transports near Plock and on supply boats, with several vessels sunk and heavy damage inflicted along the river.
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Petrograd
Aariel
War Office
Vistula
Plock
Freckles Remedy Promises Clear Skin Despite Freckling
An advertisement touts ethine double strength as a cure for freckles, claiming sun and wind worsen spots in February and March. It promises a clear, white complexion with a money back guarantee if the product fails.
Rockers in Oak Offered at Bargain Prices
Odd pieces can be picked up for a song as a sale advertises rockers made in quartered oak for 3.95 with regular 5.50. Buyers can find rockers from 1.25 and a large assortment to choose from for the living room.
Erickson Proposes Clay Seal for Cedar River Dam
Councilman Erickson advances a plan to seal the Cedar River dam by dumping clay into whirlpools to let the basin seal naturally. W. E. Bennett of Alaska Steamship company and allied lines is in Seattle on his annual vacation tour from New York City.
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Cedar River
Councilman
Erickson
W. E. Bennett
Alaska Steamship Company
Allied Steamship and Railroad Lines
Seattle
New York City
Original Hats Offer Low Prices at Local Store
A damaged ad proclaims a hat shop on Blackman Street offering trimmed hats from 10 to 15 dollars with discounts and untrimmed shapes as low as four percent. The notice promotes originality and urges customers to compare Ind Ave. prices.
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Blackman
Helack Man's
Pirst Ave
Lotverstty Stre
Robber Uses Ammonia to Rob Bank in Grants Pass
In Grants Pass Oregon a robber struck cashier E R Rosser at the Rogue River Bank and sprayed ammonia in his face before escaping with 600 dollars. Sheriff and citizen patrols from Jackson and Josephine counties spread in pursuit. Rosser was bound and gagged by the attacker as fumes overwhelmed him.
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Jackson
Josephine Counties
Medford
Grants Pass
E. R. Rosser
Rogue River
Rosser
Attorney John C Higgins Arrested for Speed Ordinance Violation
John C Higgins an attorney was arrested at 8 30 o clock Friday morning on Eastlake avenue by Sergeant Geo Burnell for violation of the city speed ordinance. He was released on his personal recognizance.
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John C. Higgins
Eastlake Ave
Seret
Geo. Burnell
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