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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
3
April 24 Spokane faces an industrial clash as Open Shop disputes trigger walkouts. Building trades, plumbers, steam fitters, and tinners quit. central labor council vows a closed shop fight to a finish. A general strike and walkout are anticipated tomorrow.
Mrs. J W Drummond of Los Angeles receives Springfield telegram confirming the salvation of her sister Mrs A O Becker and her three children who sailed on the Titanic. Becker, a missionary returning from India, had feared the family lost as telegrams lacked their names on the official list. The sister had mourned their deaths before the saved telegram arrived.
PLAN NAVAL BASE ROME April 24 Italian troops have landed on Astropathia in the Aegian sea. It is believed Italy intends to establish a naval base there and another base at Rhodes or Crete as part of its expansion efforts.
Paris reports a distinguished French delegation sails to New York aboard the new seagoing giant France. The 24000 ton liner, starting April 20, carries a Rodin sculpture decked for presentation to the United States during the Champlain monument dedication.
World famed naturalist John Muir returns to Hollywood after a 125000 mile tour studying three South American and African plant species. He celebrated his seventy fourth birthday on Sunday and is at home in Los Angeles.
Captain Rostrom of the Carpathia hailed as a hero for steering the rescue ship to the Titanic disaster. A veteran Cunard captain and Boer War decorated officer, he landed a guns battery with a small force and rose from mate to command in 15 years. The Carpathia braved ice and carried passengers to safety.
A compact 1910s style ad offering dandruff removal with quinine mix, an energy tonic with kardene and sugar, a cool eye tonic, and a homemade facial cream using almo re in and glycerine. Includes simple prep steps and claimed benefits for hair, eyes, skin.
Everett Smith resigns from the school board effective April 29 as the board weighs contracts and sites. He will join the King County Superior Court bench, succeeding Judge Gay. Several candidates are mentioned and a woman is seen as strong contender. election will occur after his resignation.
Old fashion advertising copy urges mothers to give Syrup of Figs to purify a child’s stomach and bowels without castor oil or calomel. It touts the product as safe for all ages, made from figs and senna, with full dosing directions on the package and urging readers to ask for the genuine Calif ornia Fig Syrup Co remedy.
Elegant stock of watches Dia monde and Wm Rogers silverware offered for half price. Claim it now for best bargains seen. Frank Briggs at 1330 First Ave Arcade Annex Building conducts the sale.
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