Parker Credited As Leader Of Antehabor Forces
Article cites labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor backing a labor plank. California Democrats favor the plank and plan to push its adoption without changes. They anticipate a clash with Tammany delegates and Judge Altom B. Parker over anti-idejunction and Asiatic exclusion planks within the Democratic delegation.
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California
Golden State
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Flames Break Out in Mine After Terrific Explosion
In Yusovo Russia July 3 a fire erupted at the Rikovovsky mine where yesterday’s explosion occurred leaving about 200 entombed and hundreds of women and children at the mouth of the mine. Rescue work continues though gas and burning timbers hinder efforts. 160 bodies have been recovered with more feared underground.
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United Press
Yusovo
Russia
Rikovovsky
Sheriff Hodge promises honest meals and $2400 salary
Robert Hodge denies prison fuel graft in King County. He accuses current sheriff of pocketing 40 cents daily per inmate while promising to contract staffing for fair prices. He pledges no outside pay, a $2,400 yearly salary, and a thorough but frugal campaign.
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King County
Christopher W. Horr
The
Civic Union
Hile
Bel
Lou ©. Smith
Bob” Hodge
Tam
Sam
Robert Hodge
Close Runaway Cable Car Incident In Seattle
A Seattle Transfer Co. worker H Clancy was hurled from a hack onto a cable car fender as Car No 2 crashed into Car No 1 then Car No 7. A knotted cable unleashed the runaway, injuring Clancy but sparing others. Power shut down, spectators watched as crews secured the cars.
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Yesterway
H. Clancy
Seattle Transfer Co
Clancy
Yester Way
No. 1
rue@eaway
Roth
Etronious
Seattle
Syurtw Electric Co
Goring
Spirit of Seattle Wins Alexandra Cup Second Race in Vancouver
In calm, drizzly conditions the Spirit of Seattle edged the Canadian yacht Alexandra by about 300 yards to claim victory in the second Alexandra cup race. Alexandra led early after a delayed start but Spirit overtook near the five mile home leg to finish roughly one minute fifty-three seconds behind the unofficial start time. The final race is set for tomorrow with both yachts tied at one win each.
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Vancouver
B. C
Spirit of Seattle
Alexandra
Wiard
Seattle Spirit
Deane
Spirit
Geary
Atkinson
West Seattle Man Burned While Aiding Fire Fight
James A. Woods of West Seattle suffered head and shoulder burns while helping neighbors combat a fire at George Hopkins home on Oak Place. An explosion in the kitchen boiler caused Woods to be scalded. He sustained no serious injuries.
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James A. Woods
West Seattle
George Hopkins
Oak Place
Woods
Explosion off Shenango Kills Two Injures Ten in Philadelphia
An oil tank explosion occurred off the Shenango in Philadelphia on July 3 injuring ten and killing two. The blast traced a trail of oil from boiler feed pipes to the tank with backfire from the engine room. Iron debris flew as fire threatened the ship though officials expect no further fatalities.
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United Press
Phila Hia
Shenango
Umatilla to Start Second Nome Trip
Steamer Umatilla of the Pacific Coast line arrived from Nome yesterday afternoon. She will be the first regular fleet vessel to depart again, sailing for Nome Monday night at 9 o clock. The ship escaped ice contact unharmed in the recent passage.
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Umatilla
Pacific Coast Company
Nome
Socialist Party of Washington Holds State Convention Session
The state convention opened at 10 AM with Richard Krueger as state secretary presiding. A. G. Moore of Seattle was chosen temporary chairman and Mrs. Eleanor Hermann temporary secretary, with a credential committee elected. The gathering adjourned and reconvened at 2 PM.
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Tocialist Party
State of Washington
Richard Krueger
A. G. Moore
Seattle
Eleanor Hermann
Thumbscrew tactics in city garbage plan vote
Council allies Wardall Sparkman and others pressure finance committee to repeal the garbage collection ordinance funding a $65 000 appropriation for a city run system. Hardball tactics push for votes in favor of repeal while opponents seek budgeted improvements and a municipal fleet. A health and sanitation committee meeting will discuss purchasing current drivers wagons as a basis for a public collection system.
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Cornellmen Wardall, Sparkman
Hines Armstrong
Bowyer
Armstrong
Hines
Wardall
Sparkman
Finance Committee
Miller
Health and Sanitation Committee
Seattle and Portland Financial Totals Report
Seattle and Portland led today with city balances and clearings. Gigerines posted 1 695 850 97 in Seattle while Portland showed 922 229 00 in total clearings and 98 316 00 in balances.
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Seattle
Portland
Clearings Today & Balances
Torch Blast Kills Five Women In Cleveland Fire Sale
A torch exploded during a Fourth of July fireworks demonstration at the Kresges store in Cleveland. Five women and a boy died in the basement after panic and a crowded escape led to injuries to about 100 girls and women. Firefighters rescued survivors. many injured leaped from upper floors.
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Bob
Denver
Ly United Ress
Cleveland
Ohio
Kresges
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