Eight Hour Proposal Faces Laundry Labor Opposition
A union push for an eight hour day faces strong resistance from laundry workers and companies in Seattle and Spokane. Attorneys and lobbyists contest the measure, while critics point to widespread violations of the current ten hour statute for female employees. The State Federation of Labor urges enforcement and political action, with related bills advancing in the legislature on wages, commissions, and state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Seattle Laundry
Comef
Laun
Thememsetves
Spokane
Seattle
Hubbard
State Federation of Labor
Remieve
Senate
Read
Yakima County
Legislature Sifts Bills In January Session
The text lists numerous House and Senate bills introduced in Olympia, including road law updates, tax and licensing changes, and coroner provisions. References to specific sponsors and topics imply committee referrals and broad policy considerations, with the page merging legislative items and local theater promotions in a single column.
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Oqreex
Stevens
Abrams
Owl
Ben Mabey
Atate H. B. of
Senate
Olympia
Poe Reed
Reth
Wales
Anacortes Club Formed and Miscellaneous City Briefs
Telegraph briefs report the Anacortes Amacortes Aheka Yukona-Pacific club formed in the city. Also noted are I A Nadeau heading home from Washington for the Expo and a moderate rise in Washington state immigration. Spokane’s Northern Pacific lawyer and Tacoma suicide in a San Francisco hotel are mentioned amid other notices from Vancouver and Pittsburg awards and Victoria mayoral race results.
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Anacortes Av.op
Anacortes
Amacortes Aheka Yukona-Pacific Club
Methow Valley Horticultural Society Seeks State Branch
The Methow Valley Horticultural Society in Jan. l Twisp has moved to become a branch of the Washington State Horticultural Association, aiming to join the state organization.
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State Society
Twisp
Jan
The
Methow Valley Horticultural Society
Washington State Horticultural Association
Mee J A Grant Dies After Long Illness
Mee J A Grant of Chiwaukum dies after a lengthy siege of paralysis and general debility at home about one and a half miles west of Waukum. In Montreal, Wanderers beat the holders 4 to 2 to win the Stanley hockey series.
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J. A. Grant Chiwaukum
Mia
J. A. Grant
Waukum
Montreal
Jan. IhiIn
Wanderers
Seattle Train Delayed After Long Western Route Hold
Seattle based Great Northern train No 4 from Seattle was delayed ten days due to unspecified issues in Montana and North Dakota before finally starting its eastward run.
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BY. Paul
Montana
North Dakota
Great Northern
Seattle
Daniel Fuhrman the tailor on Second Ave
Daniel Fuhrman of 1016 Second Ave possesses the skill and means to craft fine clothing. With years of artistic tailoring and a vast stock of winter woolens, he stands ready to serve even the most fastidious dressers.
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Daniel Fuhrman
Second Ave
Beautify Lincoln Park with $10,000 Aid
A city committee on parks and boulevards voted to urge council approval of a $10,000 ordinance to beautify Lincoln Park. The park lies between alleyways and is jointly owned by the water department and the park depot, leading to long neglect due to ownership disputes.
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Parka
Lincoln Park
Cleventhay
Pineat
Dennyway
Water Department
Park Depot
Residents seek Magnolia Way routing change before street committee
A large delegation of upper First Avenue property owners urged the street committee to alter Magnolia Way’s lay out. They want the new terminus at Jarricon and Elliott avenues rather than Mercer and Elliott. The committee will back ordinances authorizing the Board of Public Works to contract with W Stanley & Co to remove dirt from the Third Avenue regrade and to change the street name Bixth.
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Upper First Av
Magnolia Way Noar
Jarricon and
Kiliott Av
Mercer and Bliiott Av
Board of Public Works
W. Stanley& Co
Bixth
Hutchinson Co Sells $15 Suite Highlighting New Merchandise
The large sale of a $15 suite at W. B. Hutchinson Co. demonstrates strong public interest in fresh up to date goods.
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W. B. Hutchinson Co
Coal discounts at Lillagar and Darkman store
A brief advert claims coal sale prices this week at 1210 Beconday Beatle Wash by Lillagar and Darkman. Various price points such as 2.40 83 and 3.00 are mentioned as part of the promotion.
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Lillagar & Darkman
Beconday
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George H. Walker
Countion Okspogan
Dougiea
Chelan
Yoe Jones
Ly Kilne
Physicianeo
Mttty
Pat Fary
Thy Reed
S. B
May Reed
Dy Cotterill
Tevenson
Columbia and Anake River
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Lung
Ayetesn
Warehouse Y Beebe
Beebe
Delia- Hutchinson
Torren
Autem Jaw
Tig Dickson
Weber
Freudenberg
King
Chetes
Rhodes
Geeen
Gaichea
Davia
Romaine
Whatere County
Palconer
Yonson
Aileen
Lale
Lats
Helen Dare
Nell Gwynne
Misa
Nell
Alf
Westheyne Co
Ohio Teel Co
Toc
Columbia
Soc
OLLS
Asc
Wallace
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Anna Held
Mira von Hatnfeldt
Delia Pax
Kitty
Sergeant Kitty
Byron
A. Nadeau
Washington, D.C
I. A. Nadeau
Washington
Beattie
Washington, BD
State of Washington
N. P
Ca. Olympia
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J. Cannon
Adaistant Western
Northern Pacific Railroad
Om the
Supreme Court
Tacoma
Ray Ackley
Ao Tpisient
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Victoria
Morley
Wavertly
T. W. Tora
Vic
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Conches
Magnolia Way
Forthwess Trust 'S Safe Deposit CO
Benjamin Franklin
Roth
John Cort
Mer
Olga von Hatefeidt
Friy
Robert Lett
Nahias
Mattie Keene Co
Wheeler Wilcox
Douglas & Ford
Budd & Wayne
Frank
Louise Beverly
Harry Loraine
Matin
Matingea
Second Avenue
Wash
H. Lewis & Co
Scrippe Telegraph Service
ST. Petersburg
Statietion
Chicago
New York
A. D. Keating
Redelsheimer
First Avenue
Columbia St
Gia Eveny
Standard Furniture Co
Raymond & Hoyt
Pike St
Sun- Gay
Sand
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Firet
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Incor
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