Golden Rule Mayor Samuel M Jones dies in Toledo
Samuel Milton Jones known as the Golden Rule Mayor of Toledo died at 6 09 pm after two weeks illness. A Republican turned independent leader he championed labor rights and honest politics, building reforms in Acme Sucker Rod Co and promoting public play areas and holidays for workers. He survived by a wife and three children.
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Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
Ramuel M. Jones
Brotherhood of Man
Sam Jones
M. Jones
Jones
Itapen
John R. McLean
McMaken
Acme
Samuel Milton Jones
Reddgelert
N. Wales
Samuel
Margaret Jones
United States
Titusville
Pennsyvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Betrayed Woman Seeks Promise From Prince On Potsdam Ride
An elegantly dressed young woman with a baby threw herself before the crown prince's horse in Potsdam. She claimed to be an officer's orphan and said a courtier betrayed her to force marriage. Frederick William promised to report to the Kaiser and arranged care with the captains' wife.
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Berlin
Potsdam
Frederick William
Bellingham Becomes First Class City After Quiet Election
Bellingham voters adopted a city charter, making it the fourth first class city in the state. About 2,609 ballots were cast, two thirds of registration. The mayor race went to Romaine by 611 over J. F. Miller. comptroller, Graves won with 22 over Jenkins in a three candidate contest. City Attorney White reelected over Beech by 670, with a 62 point margin over all others.
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Bellingham
Romaine
J. F. Miller
W. H. Hildebrand
D. C Jenkins
F. B. Graves
Whatcom
Graves
Jenkins
White
HC Beech
Police Furge
M. J Marsh
Prohibitionists Name State Ticket at Everett Convention
The Washington Prohibitionists in a state convention nominated a full ticket. Governor nominee A. H. Sherwood of Everett, lieutenant governor W. H. Shields of Spokane, secretary James McDowell of Olympia, treasurer Guy Passons of Seattle, auditor C. C. Gridley of Vancouver, lands commissioner W. H. Liechty of Palouse, state superintendent A. D. Gillerman of Tacoma, and congressmen J. W. Miller of Centralia, F. R. Spaulding of Oakesdale, F. B. Hawes of Everett.
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Everett
A. H. Sherwood
W. H. Shields
Spokane
James McDowell
Olympia
Guy Passons
Seattle
C. C. Gridley
Vancouver
W. H. Liechty
Palouse
A. D. L. Gillerman
Tacoma
J. W. Miller
Central
Gompers Asked to Intervene in Mardi Gras Float Dispute
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor is asked to intervene in a clash between the local carpenters union and the Stage Employees union over Mardi Gras festival floats. Stage manager Henry Durette claims he was deeply offended by C. H. B. Farrington of the carpenters and warns of possible injury if Farrington continues to meddle near the Lake Union carbarn where floats are built.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Unions
Henry Durette
Grand Opera House
Anya
C. HB. Farrington
Carpenters’ Union
Farrington
Carbarn
Lake Union
Durette
Stage
Tha
Carpenters Union
Union Grievances Brought To Gompera Over AFL Affiliation
Durette claims that his union’s inaction was not counseled by the AFL and that Parrington disparaged the national body. He presents these grievances to Gompera along with derisive remarks about the federation.
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American Federation of Labor
Durette
National Organipation
Parrington
Gompera
No Repairs Delayed For Fireboat Bnoqualmie
Fire Chief Cook and the board of works decide not to repair the fireboat Bnoqualmie until next fall to avoid leaving waterfronts unprotected during 120 days of summer. The board delays contract awards as architect McAllister’s repair report remains unpublished.
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Bnoqualmie
McAllister
Bellboy arrested for assault at Detroit hotel
Charles Schults a bellboy at a Detroit hotel was arrested by Patrolmen King on a charge of assault and battery after he allegedly cursed actress Grace Cleveland and struck her in the face and tore her clothing. The incident followed a dispute over a beer and a refused tip.
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Charles Schults
Detroit
King
Grace Cleveland
Orpheum
Dairies Discussed At State Medical Association Meeting
A report on Seattle area dairies by the King County Medical Society committee highlighted unsanitary conditions on most milk farms. Dr K Winslow cited aged milk and filthy stables with cows, barns, and wagons resembling garbage carts. The gathering adjourned to Dr F H Coe’s home for luncheon as wives’ reception followed. The group also opposed a Washington State University medical department, arguing it could not sustain a first class program.
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Seattle
King County Medical Society
State Medical Association
K. Winslow
F. H. Coe
Association
Injunction Refused Over Seattle Street Lighting Plant Site
The Seattle Land and Improvement Company failed to halt the city from building a street lighting plant at Seventh avenue and Yesterway, a site condemned for a public park. Superior Judge Bell ruled the land may be used for any public purpose despite the original condemnation, denying the injunction.
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Seattle Land and Improvement Company
Seventh Avenue
Yesterway
Bell Ths Morning
Hell
Excursion to National Encampment at Lake View
All aboard for a special excursion train from Seattle via the Northern Pacific railway at 1:20 p m for a day of military maneuvers and sightseeing. The round trip fare is 1 50. Tickets available at the Northern Pacific City Office corner of First Avenue and Western Way.
Bales Sues for 10000 Over Alienation of Wife
Virgil M. Bales seeks 10000 damages in superior court against A S McNally for allegedly alienating his wife’s affections after she eloped with him taking their two children. Bales claims he was deprived of his family and home and later assaulted McNally to recover a child. He faces charges and awaits a hearing as authorities handle custody matters.
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Virgil M. Bales
A. S. McNally
Gulf
Bales
A. D. Martin
Superior Court
Kansas
McNally
Sir Nally
Rumor Claims Japanese Attack on Port Arthur
A St Peters burg telegram reports a sensational rumor that after Monday night’s repulse Japanese forces attacked Port Arthur and allegedly captured positions. The message ends by saying the rumor seems incredible.
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London
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Seattle Tennis Club Opens Seasonal Tournament
The annual Seattle Tennis Club tournament starts at 3 PM this afternoon with top Coast players anticipated in multiple classes. Organizers promise one of the most interesting meets ever held locally.
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Seattle Tennis Club
Man Accused of Assault on Landlady Over Room Disputes
Dick Gegoe assaulted his landlady Mra May Brennan after lodging complaints about his room. He struck her in the face and pulled her hair, leading Mrs. Brennan to file an assault and battery complaint. Brennan resides at 2406 Western Avenue.
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Dick Gegoe
Mra May Brennan
Fire Destroys Union Iron Works and Homes on Western
A blaze last night devastated the Union Iron Works facility and several small houses on Western Avenue. Fire officials reported the Gaffney warehouse also burned, with no immediate word on injuries or causes.
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Union Iron Works
Western Avenue
Gaffney
Woman Seeks 12150 Dollars In City Damage Claim
Mrs Delia Morris filed a claim for damages with the city this morning seeking 12150 for injuries from a June 13 fall into an unlighted ditch on East Harrison Street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth avenues. She says she was in a delicate condition and suffered serious injuries.
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Delia Morris
East Harrison Street
Fifteen
Sixteenth Avenues
City of Seattle Makes Fast Alaska Voyage
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company steamer City of Seattle arrived from Skagway and Southeast Alaska with $30,000 in cargo. About $10,000 was consigned to the Scandinavian American Bank Alaska Pacific press. The trip lasted seven days and 20 hours, stopping at Port Townsend Vancouver Ketchikan Petersburg Tonka Wrangle Juneau Douglas and Treadwell both ways. The ship also delivered 1,000 cases of canned herring from Juneau and carried 16 passengers many from Dawson.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
Skagway
Alaska
Scandinavian American Bank
Alaska Pacific Bapress Company
Port Townsend
Vancouver
Ketchikan
Petersburg
Tonka
Wrangle
Juneau
Douglas
Treadwell
Dawson
Ice Harvester Workers Strike Over Cash Handling
The article describes a strike amid ice delivery drivers who traditionally handle cash, credit and coupon accounts on their routes. Employers seek to end this system claiming it breeds graft, while drivers defend established rights amid disputes over theft and pricing.
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Privntee
Ice firms unite to crush icemen union amid price war
Diamond Ice and Storage head Crane faces boycott as local ice firms align to resist the icemen union and back a price war. Engineers and drivers warned of hard times if strikes hold, while Western Central Labor union weighs a sympathy action and Seattle Ice defends wage and price claims.
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Icemena Union
Crane
Diamond Tea and Storage Company
National Manufacturers Association
J. M. Parry
Lcemen
Lable
Heattle Lce Company
Beattle Ice Company
Diamond Ice and Storage Company
Beattie Ice Company
Seattle Ice Company
Waltere
Seattle
Heattle
Mr. Crane
Diamond Lee and Storage Company
Beattle Lee Company
Western Central Labor Union
Robert Hesketh
Cooks and Waiters Union
Alderman Pleads Guilty on Second Charge in Uriberg Case
St Louis July 12 John Bchnettler the alderman convicted of Uriberg and released on a technicality entered a plea of guilty this morning to a second charge. Sentence was deferred.
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ST. Louis
John Bchnettler
Uriberg
Supreme Court
Excursion to National Encampment Drill by Northern Pacific
The Northern Pacific will run a special excursion train to Lakeview Washington and return from Seattle Sunday July 17. Train leaves Beattie at 1 30 p m and arrives Seattle after the encampment review at 4 p m. Fare is 1 50 round trip. Tickets available at the NP City office corner First Avenue and Dearborn Way. Il L NADEAU General Agent
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U. m
Seattle
Northern Pacific Railway
P m
Northern Pacific City
First Avenue
Wyealerway
Wash
A. Naumau
Lakeview
Beattie
N. P
Dealer Way
Teketa
Il. A. Nadeau
Yesterway
Pioneer Square
A. Nadeau
Cee eee eee eee een Bindings and Garters Catalog Snippet
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century catalog lists bindings in black and color variants, pethe ladies and children garters priced at 12 1/2 cents. The text is partial and lacks full context but indicates a textile accessory sale.
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RON Works
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Cipcinnati
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Grand Military Review
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