State Employment for the Unemployed Plan Urged
Adele M. Fielde of Seattle advocates state employment to put idle citizens to work. She argues wages should be lower than private rates, funding public projects like land clearing, irrigation, and roads to boost state value while reducing charity reliance and aiding moral and social welfare.
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Adele M. Fielde
Seattle
Star
State of
Washington
Commonwealth of Washington
Unfair List Manufacturers Seek Roosevelt Relief
Washington February four United Press reports manufacturers on the AFL unfair list plan to petition President Roosevelt for relief after a Supreme Court anti boycott ruling. Daniel Davenport Loewe counsel says the matter will be brought to the president, citing his speech on enforcing the law against labor unions as swiftly as against corporations.
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United Press
Washington, D.C
United States Supreme Court
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Daniel Davenport
Prince Sagan Sues Count Boni De Castella Paris
The trial over damages of one franc centers on a supposed assault by Count Boni de Castellane on Prince de Sagan. Boni admits slapping the prince after an insult but claims no kicks or blows followed as the prince fell. Jean de Sagan testifies Boni attempted a cane strike.
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United Press
Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Prince de Sagan
de Sagan
Boni
Count Boni
Jean
Emigration Plans Move Japanese to Peru and Callao
News from Yokohama reports that after emigration restrictions to America, Japanese emigration firms are steering to South America. The steamer Iten Kushima Maru is chartered to carry 1,000 Japanese to Peru, while another company is approved to dispatch 500 to Callao.
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Ay United Press
Victoria
Yokohama
America
South America
American Emigration Company
Peru
Callao
Carey resolution aims to probe wire companies in House
Representative Carey of Wisconsin introduced a house resolution calling for a commission or inquiry to investigate wire companies. The measure seeks to uncover practices, pricing, and possible collusion within the communications sector.
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Washington
Carey
Wisconsin
House
Federal Commission Probes Telegraph Companies in Strike
A federal commission will investigate alleged breaches of trust and violations of industrial restraint by commercial telegraph companies amid the recent telegraphers strike. The inquiry aims to determine improper conduct during the dispute and assess responsibilities of the involved firms.
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Federal Commission
Idw
Peary Plans July Start for New Arctic Expedition
Commander Peary paid respects to President Roosevelt at the White House and announced he will begin another Arctic exploration trip on the first of July.
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Washington
Commander Peary
Roosevelt
North
White House
Senate backs regret over Portugal king and crown prince killed
The senate unanimously approves a resolution expressing sorrow over the assassination of Portugal's King and Crown Prince, signaling bipartisan concern and mourning across the chamber.
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Washington
Senate
Portugal
Ankeny Effort to Control Yakima Valley papers
The Ankeny faction tries to secure control of the Yakima valley newspapers to sway small town voters. Despite publicity aims, supporters concede Yakima country remains solid for Jones and 60 votes in the region are unlikely.
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United Press
North Yakima
Ankeny Forges
Yakima Valley
Yakima
Jones
Ankeny
Anarchists in Chicago Face Police Conference
Chicago February 4 Chief of Police Whippy and Corporation Counsel Houndage conferred on methods to stamp out a growing anarchist colony in the city. The police chief warned that recent events echo the Haymarket era and noted at least 60 anarchists in Chicago, with some from Patterson New Jersey and from Germany and Russia.
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United Press
Chicago
Whippy
Haymarket Rota
Shippy
Patterson, N. J
Germany
Russia
Copper exports fall as shipments shift to Europe
Copper exports are stabilizing with major shipments to Rotterdam and European ports rather than England. Over the past 14 weeks about 200 million pounds were sent abroad, while domestic demand remains weak. A leading producer cautions no near improvement and possible further production cuts. The Amalgamated Copper Company’s Heston and Montana mine yields about 6 million pounds monthly, showing a 40 percent drop in 1907 versus 1906.
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United Press
New Vt RK
Rotterdam
England
United States
Europe
Heston and Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
Gray's Harbor editor arrested on libel charge
O M Moore editor of the Gray's Harbor Washingtonian was arrested by Sheriff McKinney charged with criminal libel. Complainant is ex Councilman Shaw and the charge stems from a personal letter to Senator Polson about the police scandal. Moore posted $600 bond and will answer in Montesano.
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Unie Press
Hoquiam
Wash
O. M. Moore
Gray's Harbor
Oregon Delegation Moves On To Replace District Attorney
Washington dispatch reports withdrawal of Christian Schuebel from the confirmation race for federal district attorney within days. It notes Senator Bourne with Senator Fulton and others in the Oregon delegation seeking another candidate. Druce Suit Dismissed.
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Ted Press
Port Ud
Washington
Christian Schuebel
Bourne
Fulton
Oregon
City to Promote Patrolmen for Bravery in Shootout
Chief Wappenstein will promote Patrolmen W Donlan and Hagen in recognition of their actions during a running gunfight with Frank Liptak after a burglary. Donlan fired twice, one shot fatal. Hagen captured William Johnson who confessed robberies on Yewler Way.
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W. Donlan
Hagen
Wappenstein
Jonlan
Civil Service Commission
Donlan
Frank Liptak
Liptak
Masic
William Johnson
Joseph Hurwits
Clothier
J. OH. Newman
Yewler Way
Sixteenthay
Walla Walla
North Yakima
City Works Sees Lower Bids For Street Contracts This Summer
Public works officials report bids on city street contracts to be notably lower this season. Lumber related work shows bids 5 percent below recent months with ten contracts opened Saturday at reduced levels. Grading bids range 30 to 35 cents per cubic yard, down from 50 to 78 cents earlier, while cement sidewalk bids come in around 90 cents per square yard.
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Board of Public Works
Attemst
Socialists Nominate Three Tickets for March 3 Election
The workmen's party of the local socialist society held a meeting last night and named three mayoral tickets. Louie W. Kidd, printer, heads the socialist ticket. John W. Monette, painter merchant, leads the socialist labor party ticket. J A McCorkie, carpenter, leads the Titus wing ticket. Party managers for the latter refused to pay the filing.
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Socialists
Workmen's Party
Socialist Society
Louie W. Kidd
John W. Monette
Socialist Labor Party
J. A McCorkie
Tcket
Titus
Socialist Party
Brown Plumbing Co Promotes Heating and Sinks
J Brown's in Town features plumbing and heating offers with modern bathtubs sinks and low prices. G H Brown Plumbing Co advertises services at 221 Pine.
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J . Brown's
G. H. Brown Plumbing CO
Fee Demand At City Hall Triggers Court Threats
The comptroller refused to accept a ticket and threatened mandanium proceedings in the courts, accusing officials of improper conduct. City hall was pressed for payment as authorities warned of formal action.
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Fee
President Roosevelt Sends Goldfield Labor Inquiry Report
President Roosevelt transmitted to the House the report of the special commission investigating the Goldfield labor troubles in response to a congressional resolution. The document outlines findings and recommendations from the inquiry into the dispute affecting miners and related labor issues.
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Washington
Hoosevelt
House of Representatives
Special Commission of Investigation
Mail Subsidy Bill Advances South America and Asia Routes
Washington Feb 4 Senate committee on commerce favorably reports a bill to raise mail subsidies on steamship lines between the United States and ports in South America the Philippines and Australasia. Widows Pension Bill Passes with one vote against grants 12 monthly pensions to widows of honorably discharged soldiers author cites extra expenditure of 12 741 000 dollars.
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Washington
Gellinger
Committee On Commerce
United States
South America
Philippines
Australasia
House
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