Open Shop War Declared by Local Labor Leaders
The Teamsters strike committee of the Central Labor Council led by C W Doyle and E H Ault issued a statement disputing employers claims for an open shop. They argue the open shop means a shop closed to union men and highlight Seattle firms resisting union workers. They blame Manufacturers and Merchants, Employers, and Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co. for opposing worker safety and decent conditions.
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Teamsters
Central Labor Council
C W. Doyle
E. H. Ault
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Seattle
Manufacturers’ and Merchants’ Association
Employers’ Association
District Wins Million Dollar Waterway Suit
The supreme court ruled Wednesday for the district in ten lawsuits valuing about 1,000,000 tied to the Duwamish waterway condemnation. Claims included 500,000 by Puget Sound Traction Light and Power Co over shutting free water at Georgetown, 75,000 by Puget Sound Mill Co, and 60,000 by Hen Moyses. John B. Shorett represented the district.
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Duwamish Waterway
Supreme Court
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Georgetown
Puget Sound Mill Co
Hen Moyses
John B. Shorett
Waterway District
Hawthorne Writings Barred by Atlanta Prison Order
Warden William H. Moyer of the Atlanta federal prison bans all writings by Julian Hawthorne after Hawthorne's release. Hawthorne had criticized prison management, alleging inmates were underfed tortured for minor offenses and their health deteriorated.
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Atlanta
Wm. H. Moyer
Julian Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Mice Found In Plane After 500 Mile Flight
A mechanic inspecting an aircraft after a 500 mile flight from Aldershot to Montrose found a nest in a wing corner. A brood of young mice and their mother bolted from the canvas scraps as the nest was discovered.
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London
Aldershot
Montrose
Crown Prince Wilhelm Accused in Alsace Turmoil
Socialiata asserts Crown Prince Wilhelm stirred anti military unrest in Alsace to annoy his father the emperor and the chancellor. The claim suggests royal meddling in regional tension to provoke political leaders.
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Herlin
Socialiata
Wilhelm
Fights Battle of Working Women
Miss Sonya Levin, a Russian immigrant at five who rose to a law firm role, has taken on challenging assignments to Europe. As a delegate to a Washington suffrage convention, Misa Levin counters anti suffrage claims that working women do not want to vote.
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Sonya Levin
Zangwil
New York
Russia
Europe
Misa Levin
Washington
Anna Pavlova to Return to Seattle with Grand Company
The world renowned dancer Anna Pavlova brings a company of over forty, including a full symphony orchestra, for two performances at the Moore Theatre in Seattle on Saturday January 17. New programs feature four dance dramas, two divertissements each show, and Pavlova will perform with Novikoff.
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Seattle
Anna Pavlova
Moore Theatre
Paviova
Northwest
Moore
Novikoff
Drigo
Weber
Chopin
Seroff
Rimski-Korsakoff
Mousorgsky
Butterfly Dress Rehearsal Ends with Caterpillar Substitution
A woman pleads to enter a children's costume event to help her daughter with a forgotten butterfly wings. The stage doorkeeper refuses admission, citing that adults are not allowed, and suggests the girl proceed as a caterpillar.
End of year sale forces closure of Seattle and Tacoma houses
A long notice describes selling or closing several establishments in multiple states, with plans to clear surplus music stock including pianos, talking machines, and records. The author cites tough market and national legislation as reasons, announces an option to buy Pilera Music House and offers generous payment terms to music lovers in Beattle and vicinity.
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Pilera Music House
Seattle
Faet
Went
Beattle
Purcheyer
Jobless Start Riot in Chicago
In Chicago on New Year’s night 500 unemployed men met in three downtown gatherings led by Leo Lippa. They formed an “army” in the white light district, carried a banner demanding work not charity, entered cafes for food and were ejected. Forty mounted police dispersed the crowd after window smashing. Organizers plan a city hall parade with an anticipated 25,000 participants.
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Chicago
Leo Lippa
White Light District
That Man Turns Homes Over While Moving Hearts
A witty exchange hints at a professed smooth talker who earns his keep by hauling and relocating houses. The line contrasts deceptive charm with practical, perhaps stubborn, labor.
Hand Vein Photography Proposed To Replace Fingerprints
Rome reports Professor Tamassia proposes using vein patterns in the hand as a simpler more reliable alternative to Hertilion fingerprints. The method aims to speed up identification in corrections and security settings.
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Rome
Tamassia
Mine Workers Seek Inquiry at Black Diamond Mine
Officers of the United Mine Workers Washington district ask State Mine Inspector Bagley to join a Friday safety inspection of the Black Diamond mine where about 800 miners claim unsafe conditions. The miners refused to work Wednesday. the UMW executive board in Seattle backs the action. President Flyzik and retiring president Russell will lead the investigation. if fears prove unfounded, workers may return, otherwise they will stay off until safeguards are installed.
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Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Minera
Calumet
Mich
Washington
Seattle Labor Council
J. G. Brown
BE. H. Mitchell
C.K. Evans
United Mine Workers
Washington District
Bagley
Black Diamond
The
Seattle
Martin J. Flyzik
Russell
Darwin Not Blamed For Tango Fashion Blame
The note argues Darwin did not accuse monkeys of influencing tango dance or extreme women’s fashion, clarifying misunderstandings about his theories and their misattributed cultural impact.
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Darwin
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