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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
4
Tokyo reports a movement led by Prince Hais seeking Manchurian independence. The action is described as secret and nearing a head, with Japan’s policy toward Manchuria to be decided after Prince Hiroyuki’s arrival as the new premier following Prince Katsura’s resignation.
More than 100 000 Garment Workers union members refuse arbitration as 15 000 white goods workers strike in sympathy. Hotel workers leaders push for a general strike of cooks and waiters while hotels remain guarded.
Ida, Jan 10. Imprisoned Ada county newspapermen Sher idan, Broxon and Cur zen consider offers from a San Francisco Lyceum bureau manager to speak in large U S cities. They serve 10 day terms with $500 fines for printing a Roosevelt critique of the Supreme Court ruling against progressive candidates on the November ballot. A waiting line forms as visitors arrive. Negotiated pay is stated as enticing but not disclosed.
Roscoe Spillabury aged 22 married today despite mumps and tonsillitis and a doctor’s bed rest order. His fiancée Miss Marvel Darling kept the appointment, Spillabury rose from bed to meet the minister, claiming his health is improved as he returned home.
Anton Johannsen of San Francisco a labor leader will appear in U S district court Monday to be tried on a charge of aiding in a conspiracy to transport dynamite He will be represented by Le Compte Davis an associate counsel for the McNamara brothers during their trial here.
The uncertain European political situation has reduced diamond demand in the last two months. Many large German diamond cutting establishments have shut down or are operating with only half staff.
Examinations for civil service positions will be held in the federal building on February 3 for mechanical draftsman male February 5 for medical assistant male February 6 for assistant horticulturist male January 29 for messenger boy blanks supplied on application to the secretary in the federal building.
Rosh Schneiderman heads the Girls' Division of the New York Garment Workers as the strike escalates. The article highlights her leadership role during a pivotal labor dispute in New York's garment industry.
Olvie Watten of Stockton reported to police that a young woman he met on a San Jose bound train invited him to eat and, after parting at San Francisco, he found $600 in currency missing from his wallet. The incident occurred as he was journeying home.
A highwayman robs Dr. R. France in a Ninth Street incident and accepts 60 cents from the doctor as the demanded payment. The doctor complies, adding a note of humor as the would‑be crime unfolds. The tale ends with a lighthearted exchange about a partner in life and mischief.
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