Why Our Courts Are Criticised No. 3
The piece argues workers should not bear risks from factory neglect as courts extend assumption of risk. It cites pre factory act rules, explains dangers from exposed screws, and urges legislation to make masters responsible for all dangers caused by negligence to prevent maiming and deaths. It frames work as compulsory and stresses state duty to protect laborers.
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Washington
Catton
West Seattle
Seattle
Bogus Lord Accused of Romance and Robbery
Hector Johnson, steward aboard the British steamer Lord Sefton, is held in the ship’s chart room in Sydney on charges that he pretended to be "Lord Jewell" and won the hearts of five wealthy women, robbing their jewels and trousseaus during marriage plans.
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San
Be Telegraph System Invented in Wilkesharre Priests Claim
Father Joseph Murgas of Wilkesharre announces an underground Be telegraph system with plans for service between Wilkesharre and Birmingham and aims to send messages from New York to San Francisco with only three dots. A fashion fad for heavy embroidery on gaute stockings is noted.
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Wilkesharre
Pabec
Joseph Murgas
Thie City
Binghampton
New York
San Francisco
Man Kills Himself After Quarrel With Wife
Dee Twisp night, Charles Klinkert, manager of the state fish hatchery at this place, shot himself to death after his wife left him. They had agreed to separate and were consulting for a divorce. He went to his father in law’s home, asked for his wife, and after she refused to return, he shot himself on the porch. The bullet entered behind the right ear.
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United Press
Twisp
Dee
Charles Klinkert
Atute
Klinkert
Myre Klinkert
Kiinkert
Signet Rings Sold By Pioneer Jeweler
Wm. H. Finck, renowned Seattle jeweler, advertises signet rings and related services from his shop at 816 Becondave. The note highlights his specialty in personalized emblems and domestic orders.
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Wm. H. Finck
Pioneer Jeweler
Seattle
Fels-Naptha Advertising Uses and Laundry Tips
A newspaper blurb shows a homemaker and Suburbanite discussing Monday morning delays and then promotes Fels-Naptha soap. It explains to follow wrapper directions to wash white clothes by soaking cold or lukewarm water for 30 minutes then rubbing, rinsing, and line drying. It also notes no boiling or hot water.
New Portland Postmaster Might Be Nominated
Washington reports the president nominated John C. Young as postmaster at Portland Oregon on December 8.
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Portland
Washington
John C. Young
Ore
Treasury Statement Shows Receipts and Disbursements
Washington December 8 Treasury Statement reports receipts of 1 808 206 dollars and disbursements of 1 060 000 dollars.
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Treasury
Washington
Opium Seizure Measures Tighten Import Policy
Since December 1 no smoking opium may be imported into the United States and only opium below nine percent morphine for medical use is admitted. A large consignment remains at Beattle docks awaiting reshipment as officials enforce the policy.
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United States
Pure Food Commission
Beattle Docks
Investigate Our Easy Payment Plan
Advertising copy touts an easy payment plan for dental services. It claims specialists with full-time commitment, fully registered dentists, no students, painless procedures using modern electrical devices, free examinations, and extended office hours including evenings and Sundays.
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