Wallace alleges Daggett and Lister sabotaged workers' compensation
John H. Wallace, former Industrial Insurance Commission member, testified before the U S Commission on Industrial Relations that Governor Ernest Lister and Daggett biased the system to cheapen compensation. He cited specific cases, discipline against reporting forms, and pressure to limit claims to small sums.
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Floyd Daggett
Industrial Insurance Commission
John H. Wallace
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
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Walter Drew
The
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McNamaras
W. O. Thompson
Federal Commission
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Everett
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Lister
Commission
Daggett
Acme Business College Opens Twenty Third Year
Acme Business College begins its twenty third year with an appeal to youth. The college highlights its reputation, courteous instructors, and strong placement facilities in Seattle and invites prospective students to visit and evaluate its business training.
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Acme Business College
Seattle
Frank Lodge Franking Suit Brought Over Sugar Pamphlets
Postmaster General Burleson ordered suit against the United States Beet Sugar industry for 57600 dollars alleging abuse of Senator Lodge franking privilege. The case cites charts prepared for Lodge by Truman H. Palmer and printed under the Lodge frank with no senate record, with 325000 copies distributed.
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Washington
Burleson
United States
Senator Lodge
Senate
Truman H. Palmer
Lodge Frank
Palmer
First Craft Steaming Through Panama Canal
The steamship Ancon of 10,000 tons reg istry began the first voyage through the Panama Canal from Gatun locks at 9 a.m. under Capt G E Sukeforth, expected to reach Pacific deep water by 6 p.m. Delegates including Gov Goethals and President Belisario Porras joined the ceremony as flags of many nations flew. A dry canal zone buffet lunch was served.
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Gay
Anon
G. E. Sukeforth
Panama Canal
Gatun Locka
Atlantic
Pacific
George W. Goethals
Belisario Porras
Republic of Parma
Canal
Carranza Enters Mexico City Official Telegram Reports
An official telegram received at Nuevo Laredo says Gen. Carranza the constitutionalist chief entered Mexico City yesterday. The word comes from Laredo Texas across the Rio Grande.
Jack London Enters Grape Juice Business
Articles filed for the Jack London Grape Juice Company to manufacture and sell grape juice from London's Glen Ellen ranch in California. Capitalization set at 250000 dollars.
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Jack London
John Barneycorn
London
Glen Ellen
Cal
Satisfied judge backs city taxi rule
All satisfied says Josh Wise after a Seattle court refused to restrain police from enforcing a council ordinance regulating taxi operators. The judge declared the public’s satisfaction meant the ordinance could stand and ordered the taxi firm to proceed.
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Josh
Seattle Taxicab & Transfer Co
Yrauddy
Jodge Smith
Counsil
Walter Godley Sues Grocer for 1555 Dollars Over Fractured Arm
Walter A. Godley files a suit against Edwin T. Gowan a grocer at Three Tree Point seeking damages of 1555 dollars. He alleges the sparking lever on Gowan’s auto kicked while Godley cranked it, breaking his wrist and blaming the aparker for the faulty spark.
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Walter A. Godley
Edwin T. Gowan
Three Tree Point
Godley
Golden Opportunities in Star Want Ads Featured
Local Star newspaper highlights special opportunities in want ads offering buyers and sellers chances to find deals. Readers are encouraged to check listings for affordable items and exclusive offers.
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Star
Sultan Girl Wins Prize In Local Essay Contest
Ruth Parrington of Sultan Washington wins a prize in this week’s contest chosen by Uncle Jack. The readable passage describes a country boy image with a tall build, tanned freckled face, red hair under a straw hat, patched overalls, barefoot feet, and a fishing pole slung over one shoulder as he heads to a quiet stream for fun.
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Uncle Jack
Ruth Purrington
Sultan, Wash
Ruth Parrington
Boys Head to YMCA Camp on Orcas Island
Forty five boys depart for the YMCA camp on Orcas Island under the supervision of Tracey Strong the physical director. The group includes mostly high school students and working boys leaving this morning.
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Orcas
Tracey Strong
School Starts As Children Return To Terms
A small boy is sad awaiting September 1. The piece notes a two week wait until school begins and a gloomy procession to the local school for the new term of ten months. It hints at family burden during the back to school period.
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Lonesome Pine
Ten year old Nell Brantley saves six lives in fire
Nell Brantley a 10 year old girl from Atlanta saved six relatives and her dog Togo from a house fire. She warned her mother and carried the smallest child through dense smoke then reentered for the others and the dog. Atlanta residents have started a reward fund for her heroism.
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Atlanta
Nell Brantley
Togo
Nell
French light infantry rout German troops at Maerthe voselle
The British military press bureau reports French light infantry routed a battalion of German troops at Maerthe Voselle, with 40 prisoners captured. The dispatch notes a sharp encounter as Allied forces press the eastern front.
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London
Ai ‘Italion
Maerthe-¢voselle
Farm Animal Themed Story Contest Announced by Uncle Jack
Uncle Jack launches a farm animal story contest next week with prize a pound box of candy. Children are invited to write about their favorite farm animals as the entry prompt and submit their stories promptly.
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Uncle Jack
Probing Signatures On Seven Sisters Initiative
In Olympia Washington August 15 a court hearing on Initiative Bill No 7 revealed a Stop Look Listen league effort to prove hundreds of names on the Seven Sisters initiative are forged. Handwriting expert C J Wiston testified many signatures are forged while locals Fred E Bruton and E E Degner disputed or recalled signing them amid scrutiny.
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Olympia
Wash
Bureau of Inspection
Portland
Oregon
C. J. Wiston
Fred E. Bruton
Seattle
Seven Sisters
E. E. Degner
Cena
Big Austrian Force Licked by Servians on Front
Two heavy clashes reported at Nish Serbias capital. An Austrian expedition crossed the Danube near the Roumanian border and withdrew after fierce fighting with Serbian entrenchments. Meanwhile 40,000 Austrians crossed the Save at Schabatz to join forces at Losnitzza and were attacked by Serbians. the battle continues.
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London
Nish
Servia
Danube
Schabatz
Losnitza
Germany warns France and Belgium civilians of executions
Berlin via Rome reports German authorities warn that civilians who hinder the advance will be shot. The proclamation targets any interference with the military operation as German forces move through occupied areas.
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Berlin
Rome
Germany
France
Belgium
Dr L R Clark D D S Dentistry Ad in Seattle
Dr L R Clark D D S offers Anchor Suction Never Slip Plates for 5 and Regular heavy Gold Crowns for 4 with guaranteed satisfaction. All dentists are graduates with Washington licenses displayed in the office.
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Seattle
Washington
Regal Dental Offices Ad Notice
Classified row promotes Regal Dental Offices with Dr L R Clark and manager contact at 1405 3rd Ave NW Corner Union St. Reader advised to bring the ad for quick sale.
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Regal Dental
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