Employers Association rails at unionism over Puget Sound franchise
The Employers' association letters to county commissioners accuse unions of boycotts and threats while asserting city business interests must resist alleged union coercion. Jacob Furth’s banquet of Seattle leaders is cited as rallying opposition to organized labor, framing a looming industrial clash. The Star questions whether this signals a broader war on unions and city governance.
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Employers’ Association
Duwamish Valley
Jacob Furth
Seattle
Gen. Otis
Los Angeles
Puget Sound Traction, Ight & Power Co
Employers’ Association of
Bloodhounds Trace Robbers After Fatal Shootout Near Auburn
A pair of bloodhounds aided the sheriff’s posse in pursuing a robber who fled into the woods near Auburn after a fatal shootout with Deputy Sheriff Payne and Town Marshal McComber. One robber was killed when officers fired back. the other escaped into brush. Authorities in Seattle dispatched Under Sheriff McCormick with a posse to capture the survivor.
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Auburn
J. F. Payne
Dietrich Dyke
Portland
Payne
Fred McComber
Enumclaw
McComber
Seattle
McCormick
Beauty prize crowns Traverse City contestant for stage chance
In Traverse City Michigan a beauty show invited all Michigan girls to compete. Edith Ruebekam of Owosso captured the honor and earned an invitation to join the theatrical profession. Thus Misa Runebekam is now playing Constance in The Gypsy Rover.
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Traverse City
Mich
Michigan
Edith Ruebekam
Owosso
Misa Runebekam
Constance
Denial of Rebel Outrage Reports From Chihuahua City
U. S. Consul Letcher in Chihuahua City denied El Paso reports of rebel outrages against Americans since Chihuahua’s capture and said there was no discourteous behavior by rebels.
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Washington
U. S
Letcher
Chihuahua City
el Paso
Chihuahua
Fire damages Stewart and Holmes Drug Co warehouse
Early this morning a fire starting in a narrow elevator shaft caused about 15000 dollars in damage to the Stewart and Holmes Drug Co warehouse at 31215 Third Ave. Firemen arrived as flames roared on the second floor where costly drugs and materials were stored. The stock was water soaked. two thirds insured. The owner Herman Chapin sustained about 1000 dollars in damages.
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Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
Thirday
Pacific Drug Co
Stewart & Holmes
Herman Chapin
Senator Poindexter Alaska bill praised by King County progressives
The King County Progressive League adopted a resolution endorsing Poindexter's Alaska bill and criticizing the Jones bill for allowing government built railroads in Alaska to be handed to private operators. Do A. Riddle Leonia W. Browne and George Aust spoke at the Tuesday meeting in the Good Eats cafeteria.
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Poindexter
Alaska
King County Progressive League
Good Eats
Do. A. Riddle
Mra
Leonia W. Browne
George Aust
Truck Plunge Sparks Narrow Escape at Third and Crockett
Carl F Comstock president of Yesler Transfer and George Anderson, an employee, saved their lives by leaping from a one ton truck that plunged over the embankment at Third and Crockett. A year ago Mrs W H Whittlesey was killed at the same spot when her auto went into the ravine.
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Third and Crockett
Carl F Comstock
Yesler Transfer & Fuel Co
George Anderson
W H Whittlesey
U S Warship Disabled at Sea In Atlantic Rescue
The Vermont suffered a cracked crankshaft and was towed by the Delaware after Navy orders to assist from Washington. The Vermont, 450 miles from Cape Henry, was badly damaged yet managed to sail briefly before the Delaware assumed towing duties to Hampton Roads.
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Washington
Avatary
Sonoma
Delaware
Vermont
Hampton Roads
Mediterranean
Cape Henry
Special Ad Club Meeting to Welcome Edward Sisson
A special Ad Club luncheon will be held Friday at noon to greet Edward Sisson of San Francisco. Sisson oversees advertising for Curtin Publishing Co. on the Pacific coast and will deliver a short talk during the luncheon.
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Ad Club
Edward Sisson
San Francisco
Curtin Publishing Co
Pacific Coast
Youth Caught Stealing Sardines Smiles As He Flies
In Los Angeles on December 17, Nieto Rosana, 15, was caught opening a stolen can of sardines. He ate the loot while fleeing and then waited for a patrolman with a smiling demeanor. He was released on probation.
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108
Angeles
Nieto Rosana
Juvenile prisoners escape detention home in Los Angeles
Six juvenile inmates at a detention home escaped with team effort. One prisoner tearfully persuaded Matron Boller to bind a bruised finger while the others slipped from her office to the street.
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Los Angeles
Boller
Giles to Talk at Seattle Real Estate Luncheon
Immigration commissioner Harry F. Giles of the Washington estate will address Seattle Real Estate Association members at a noon Friday luncheon. The talk titled Bringing In New People will cover immigration and related policy. The event will be at the Hathskeller.
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Harry F. Giles
The
Estate of Washington
Seattle Real Estate Association
Hathskeller
Woman sues dead miner for breach of promise
Mrs. Tydvil Banke sues Evan Liewellyn estate for 7000 dollars alleging breach of promise to marry. Liewellyn, a Carbonado coal miner, died here last July.
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Evan Liewellyn
Tydvil Banke
Liewellyn
Teachers Dance Tango At Rowen High Sparks Student Backlash
The Rowen high teachers held tango tea sessions and demonstrations inviting students to join in. Principal Cole denies future dances including any junior prom, provoking student anger amid concerns of parental indifference and teen sophistication in Seattle.
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Rowen High
Cole
the Star
Seattle
Christmas Thursday Keeps Kids in School Through Holidays
The article notes Christmas falls on a Thursday and authorities require students to attend Wednesday classes, preventing holiday shopping. It states school resumes January 6 and laments lost shopping time for kids.
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Stern
Search for missing Miss Jessie McCann in Chicago
Police conduct a broad search of Chicago hospitals for Jessie McCann daughter of a New York grocer. The effort follows a doctor identifying a photo of her as a girl who recently visited his office.
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Chicago
Jessie McCann
New York
Miss Davis Uses Police Help In Meeting Setup
Miss Sue Davis lured Geo Morrow a machinist to a meeting by phone. She arrived with two officers who accompanied her. Morrow was fined 20 dollars in police court, paid by his wife.
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Portland
Sue Davis
Geo. Morrow
San Francisco Agent Arrested on Seduction Charge
Treasury Agent D. G. Powers was arrested in San Francisco on a seduction charge filed by Miss Lena Caduff. He was arraigned today before Judge Crist and the preliminary hearing is set for December 24.
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San Francisco
Treasury
D. G. Powers
Lena Caduff
Crist
University of Washington fires president amid student progressivism
Thomas F Kane chief of UW is ousted by the board of regents amid protests from students and governors. Regents accuse him of poor leadership and resisting changes to accommodate a larger university. Kane defends record citing enrollment growth and national rankings while calling for recognition of the university, not individuals.
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Thomas Franklin Kane
University of Washington
Board of Regents
Kane
The
Star
Chicago
California
United States Commissioner of Education
Washington
Russell Sage Foundation
State Board of Education
Johns Hopkins University
Gov. Lister
The Star chimney kids fund appeal grows with donors
The piece details various local donations for The Star fundraising drive, including $200 from a dance at Dreamland, $85 from County Commissioner Dave McKenzie, and $100 anticipated by Vice Mayor Bob Hesketh. It notes union and individual contributions and urges volunteer help at 703 Union St. to pack candy, fill bags, and collect toys.
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Dreamland
Dave McKenzie
Bob” Hesketh
McKenzie
Union St
Dreamland Rink
Thirty Are Dead In Colorado Mine Disaster
Newcastle Colo Dec 17 The death toll from the Vulcan mine explosion rose to 30 with nine more believed entombed as victims, mostly Americans from prominent families, perished in the coal dust blast that trapped miners deep underground.
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Vulcan
Here
White Sox beat Giants 2 to 1 in Manila exhibition
Gen Bell pitched the opening ball as the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Giants 2 to 1 before about 7,000 spectators in Manila. Scott pitched for Chicago and Hearn for New York, with Gov. Gen. Harrison among the onlookers.
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Manila
Gen. Bell
White Sox
New York Giants
Gen. Harrison
Hie
Scott
Japan as Mexico Ally Shipped 150000 Rifles and 1000000 Rounds
Reports indicate Huerta received from Mexico City a shipment arranged through Japan showing 150000 rifles and 1,000,000 rounds of ammunition as part of an alliance. The dispatch underscores foreign support amid ongoing tensions.
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Mexico City
Japan
Huerta
Handkerchief Bid Sparks Controversy at Fort Smith Bazaar
In Fort Smith Arkansas during a First Methodist Church bazaar a handkerchief made by the daughters of President Wilson drew a $2 bid but the women refused to sell the item. The incident stirred attention at the event reflecting local fundraiser tensions.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Wilson
Senate Defeats Hitch cok Amendment on Currency Bill
The senate voted 41 to 37 against the Hitch cok amendment that would guarantee deposits in state and national banks under the reserve system. A tentative agreement was reached for a vote on the currency bill Friday.
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Washington
Senate
Hitchcok
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