Explosion Toll at Northwestern Mine Prompts Safety Debate
In Ravensdale Washington the coroner's inquest into the Northwestern Improvement Co mine disaster of November 16 continues. Testimony from Martin J Fitzth president of District 10 United Mine Workers urges safer conditions and a switch to two shifts for all workers to reduce risk.
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Ravensdale
Wash
Baten
Northwestern Improvement Co
Martin J. Fiyzth
District 10
United Mine Workers of
Ihan
Explosion at Mine: Twenty One Witnesses Questioned
Twenty one witnesses were examined yesterday as investigators probe an explosion at the mine, but the cause remains undetermined. No injuries are reported and official statements await further tests.
Cream and wax promise for smoother skin cure
An advertisement touts mercorized wax to remove rough skin and blemishes. Apply at night and wash off in the morning to peel away discolored skin. An ounce can be bought at a druggist and is claimed to banish chaps, pimples, freckles, and other defects. Wrinkles are said to improve with saxonite dissolved in hazel water.
Various Seattle Area News Notices and Events
Robbery victim in Austin BE area. Chicago convention speakers announced for Washington and Yakima unions. Edward A. Filene to address Seattle Ad Club next week. Ellis' old clothes social Thursday. Puget Sound Navigation sues Friday Harbor publishers for 80000. YWCA reps meet in Seattle. Odd Fellow Winslow Pearson found dead. Coast survey seeks bids for vessels. Port commission fish storage bid $32867 by Hooker Kiehl Whipple. Potash and Perlmutter to return at Metropolitan. Haggett to represent university at Spokane Rhodes talk. Rotary guests at Christenson’s hall. Mt Vernon unit president Elizabeth Davies. International peace talk, Gary tragedy, and Minneapolis murder dummy trial. Congressmen urge overseas traffic board. German sailors interned. Whitlock briefs Wilson on war. Six-power alliance proposal. Pomerene opposes Clark for Senate pro tem. Mildred Hill freed in Tacoma manslaughter case. Government sues to split Union Pacific from Southern Pacific. marine inspector sought at Seattle. Amos Stone dies age 57. Frisco fair building sold for 800 dollars? Coast congestion discussed in NYC. Supreme Court upholds initiative petition limits. Emperor Hirohito reviews troops. Grays Harbor to host January meeting. Ford peace ship to allow entry to neutral nations only. Empress Sadako’s son born Thursday. Chinese denial of triple entente join. Spokane club women dances permitted. Standard Distillation tanks burned at Williamsburg NY. Wilson to Marengo NY bound for Hull, England stranded Goodwin Sands.
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Austin BE. Griffiths
Washington Bull Moosera
Chicago
Mra
Ida Levi
Waitresses’ Union
Geo. P. Listman
Pressmen's Union
Yakima
Edward A. Filene
Seattle Ad Club
Ellis’ Old Clothes
Puget Sound Navigation Co
Friday Harbor
Iibel
State Y. W. C. A
Seattle
Winslow
Pearson
Pearson Hotel
U. & Coast Survey
Port Commission
Hooker, Kiehl & Whipple
Metropolitan
Dean A
Haggett
University
Spokane
Boylston Ave
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Second
Union
Federal Board For
England
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Tella Wilson
United States
Great Britain
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Ohio
Champ Clark
Senate
Mildred Hil
Tacoma
Union Pacific System
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Amos Stone
Custer
Washington
New York
Supreme Court
Herlin
Emperor Yoshohito
Tokio
Grays Harbor
Ford
Empress Sadako
Standard of Co
Williamsburg
N.Y
Wilson
Marengo
Hull
Goodwin Sands
What Dyspeptics Should Eat
An ad advises dyspeptics to avoid acidic foods and suggests moderate meals with a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia after eating to neutralize excess acid. It argues hyperacidity causes most stomach troubles and promotes plain foods, then notes magnesia as a safe antacid and dietary aid.
In-Law Named by Wife in Divorce Case
Mrs. Anna Burnett of Enamele seeks divorce from Ernest Burnett in superior court. She accuses his parents Mr. and Mrs. O. Burnett of abuse during marriage and of trying to control property. She left Seattle after threats to drown her and asks for property division and $35 monthly alimony.
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Anna Burnett
Enamele
Ernest Burnett
O. Burnett
Hurnetts
Seattle
Herusband
Pinex cough syrup offers quick relief at low cost
An advertisement touts 2 ounces of Pinex mixed with granulated sugar syrup as a fast acting cough remedy. It promises relief within 24 hours for chest cold and whooping cough, with full directions and a money back guarantee. The Pine extract is described as a healing agent and is sold by The Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Learn to Play Piano or Organ in Hours Promises Free Music
A Detroit musician promotes a new system claiming any person can learn piano or organ in an hour or two. Readers are asked to send name and address to Numeral Method Music Co for a free guide and three sheets of music from Detroit Michigan.
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Detroit
Numeral Method Music Co
Mich
Cap Humphrey's firm seeks monopoly on port dock lease
Omar J. Humphrey, candidate for port commission, treasurer of United Coal Sales Co., petitioned the port to lease part of Smith Cove terminal as a private coal wharf. R G Crocker urged approval. Hingday and West urged denial, noting ongoing business and existing wharfage. They claim lease would create a monopoly and offer low revenue compared with current lumber storage mooring.
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Omar J. Humphrey
Port Commission
United Coal Sales Co
Smith Cove
R. G. Crocker
Hamilton Hingday
J. Eh. Weat
Crocker
City Keeps Dry Bill As Mayor Signs Ordinance
Mayor Gill signed the prohibition ordinance set to take effect January 1 when state law activates. The council trimmed the first offense clause on liquor sales, leaving punishments to be by fine or imprisonment or both for future enforcement.
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Gill
Hanna, Lundy, Erickson and
Marble
Holton Dale
Fitzgerald
Hesketh
Hass
Poll on Port Scheme Results Reported by Municipal League
G Morrison of the Municipal League released results from a post card referendum among members. The belt line proposal: 208 against, 97 for. Funds transfer to build it: 175 against, etc. A board of special experts to study settlement methods drew 213 against and 63 for.
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G. Morrison
Municipal League
Poon
League
Board of Special Experts
Teamsters Allow Horses to Sip at Boren Avenue Stables
J A Bertheamm of 113 Boren ave N reports to The Star that teamsters have allowed their horses to sip at the stables on Boren avenue N causing concern over feeding practices and potential neglect.
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J. A. Bertheamm
Boren Ave. N
The
Star
Teamsters
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