The Commanding Issue in 1914 and Free America Debates
The article argues that in Calumet and Colorado privilege, backed by government and gunmen, suppresses labor and deports activists like Mother Jones. It contrasts this with calls for justice and humanity, framing 1914 as a continuation of 1913’s struggle for workers’ rights and fair treatment. It also notes a Texas attorney general ruling on transporting alcohol and a note on cross border sentiments amid ongoing social tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Moyer
Colorado
Mother Jones
America
Prie
Justice
Reform must come from within the medical profession
A Star exposed a conspiracy of silence among doctors and calls for reform from within. The editorial urges patients to demand clear explanations, criticizes fee splitting and Latin prescriptions, and endorses replacing unhelpful physicians with ones who communicate plainly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Medical Society
St Jacobs Oil Back Pain Relief Claim Ad
An old time penetrating oil promises quick, almost instant relief from backache lumbago and sciatica. It urges readers to apply directly to the ache and buy a small trial bottle from a druggist to forget pain and stiffness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs
Broadway renames champagne to chicken soup in spoof
A New York report mocks naming changes for champagne and reveals a plan to film William J. Burns adventures as a dramatic series. The project would feature Burns’s Secret Service and detective exploits with George Jean Nathan co writing. The piece also recalls George A. Lee’s flashy Wall Street past and recent court testimony about financial straits and a $60,000 hotel debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Wm. J. Burns
Burns
U. S
Secret Service
George Jean Nathan
Geo. A. Lee
Wallat
Ike
Lee
Kesex
Cabaret Girl at Canton Dinner Sparks Senator Pomerene Embarrassment
A Canton Ohio dinner drew public ire after a cabaret girl teased Senator Pomerene, prompting calls to bar cabaret entertainment in such events and to hire a barber for the occasion. The item reflects a gossip-filled column tone and civic sniping over social proprieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Pomerene
Truth From Calumet Reveals Outrages In Strike
Gov Ferris visits the Calumet copper region and cites astounding facts about the 16000 miner strike. Reported gunmen hired by mine managers and the Citizens' Alliance appear to have stifled truth, with claims of violence by strikers being disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Houghton, Mich
Gov. Ferris
Michigan
Lake Superior
Outbursts Of Everett True On Strike Violence
A column denounces violence in the strike era, accusing hired gunmen of beating and arresting peaceful strikers and citizens. It claims miners’ majority support real, protests illegal actions by the Citizens' Alliance and reports affidavits of gunmen detailing orders to assault.
Adlerika Agency In Seattle Sold By Local Druggists
Swift's Pharmacies on 2nd Avenue and 235 Broadway N. hold the Seattle agency for Adlerika a simple Buckthorn bark glycerine remedy claimed to cure appendicitis and rapidly relieve sour stomach gas and constipation with quick action and dramatic results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
2Nd Ave
Broadway N
Seattle
Adler Ika
Turkish-Russian Baths at Moore Theatre District Spa
Washington venue offer for gentlemen named masseurs Wm Wicklund and Hilmer Peterson from Stockholm institutes. Includes references to Dr Kjelberg and Untman affiliations. Spa listing notes Scottish Swedish graduate ties and Stockholm Sweden background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moore Theatre
Wm. Wicklund
Kjelberg
Stockholm
Sweden
Hilmer Peterson
Untman
Socialists and LW W hold rally near City Hall
About 600 people gathered at City Hall parks in the afternoon for a Socialist and LW W meeting with Dr. Herman Titus as principal speaker. An evening session was planned at the same location tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Grey
Grandmamme
Crandmamma
LW. W
City Hall
Herman Titus
Algo
Gunmen Describe Their Jobs In Affidavits
Affidavits reveal guards employed by Waddell and Mahon and Byrne Detective Agency detailing actions at Houghton and Calumet Michigan in 1913. They describe arrests without warrants, beatings, detentions, and intimidation by guards under the influence of liquor. Statements cite Captain Dineen and deputy sheriffs, with allegations of post office access being forbidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of New York
City
Dick Dineen
Houghton
Harry H. Stewart
New York
Frank Borrows
West
Hotel Irving
Byrne Detective Agency
Mohawk
Mich
Clancy
Waddell & Mahon Detective Agency
New Y
Cruz
Billy
Calumet
Dineen
Frank Clancy
Deal Complete Between Eilers Music House and Rose Music Co
A consummated agreement merges Eilers Music House Seattle with Rose Music Co in a stock clearing sale. The price cuts apply at 1420 Second Avenue Third Avenue and University Street locations on sheet music Folkos band instruments mandolins guitars banjos and accessories. Shoppers are urged to stock up while savings last to make room for Rose Music Co stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilers Music House
Rose Music Co
Seattle
The
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
University Street
Eilers
Rose Music Company
C. H. Rose
Bon Marche
Great Stock Reduction Sale At Ellers Music House
Partial list of grand, player and upright pianos with sale prices from 168 to 490 dollars. Cash options range from 18 to 50 down and monthly payments up to 16. Includes Decker, Kimball, Krell autogrand, Mason & Hamlin, Chickerings and more with music rolls and factory guarantees. Sale emphasizes low cost, terms, and immediate closing of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilers
Decker
Krell Autogrand
Kranich & Bach
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Uncle Sam
Texas
the Medical Trust
Pruzan
Green Lake
Bernard Shaw
Great Britain
Judge Densmore
Ene Agen Tong
Cynthia Grey
Frease
Legiona
Mr. Grey
L. W
Mr. Lippan
Detroit
Free Press
Grant Tedrow
Charles
Shastid
Pittefield
Louisiana
Upper ‘Peninsula
Calumet Copper Country
Everett True
Mayer
Citizens’ Alliance
Alliance
Alliance Bravos
Lny
A Lance
Ferris
Western Federation of Miners
Seattle Druggist
Stuyvesant
S¬e
Kimball
Marshall & Wendell
Zopest
Ellers Music House
R. S. Fringer Ellers Building
Third Avenue At University
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