Railway Unions Endorse Poindexter Over Humphrey
The national legislative board of four railway unions endorses Senator Miles Poindexter for reelection over Congressman Will E. Humphrey. A Seattle labor official requested rival records and received a report from union leaders showing Poindexter generally favored workers’ welfare while Humphrey opposed their positions. The letters and records are published herewith.
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National Legislative Board
National Railway Men’s Organizations
Miles Poindexter
Will E. Humphrey
H. Alvin Moore
Washington State Railway Men's Organisation
Washington, D. C
H. E. Wills
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
P. J. McNe
Poindexter
Humphrey
Canadian Domestics Organize a Union Demand Dignity
Domestic workers in Canada form a union to demand dignity shorter hours and a standard uniform. They seek formal recognition, fair pay and improved working conditions, including elevation of domestic science in training and policy.
Calgary maids seek 10 hour day and uniformed service
A Calgary union for domestic servants proposes reforms for maids including a 10 hour day, a 15 dollar monthly wage with 15 cents overtime, and uniforms. The plan, drafted after a conference with YWCA and reformers, would require signed agreements from both employers and workers.
Simple Safe Method to Lose Weight by Kerein Capsules
A weight loss guide urges open air activity and using Kerein capsules from Bartell Drug Co or any druggist. Take one after each meal and before bed, weigh weekly, and continue until reaching normal weight. Benefits include easier work and lighter steps with a pleasant digestion, claiming nose less, non starv ing approach.
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Bartell Drug Co
Socialist labor candidate Arthur Reimer speaks in Stevens Hall
Arthur E. Reimer of Boston, socialist labor candidate for president, defined capital and labor after Marxist theory at Stevens Hall 1523 Fourth Ave Thursday night. He warned the present capitalist system tends to drive laborers toward revolution. Reimer departed for Tacoma on Friday.
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Arthur E. Reimer
Bostos
Socialist Labor
Stevens Hall
Fourth Ave
Reimer
Tacoma
Who Wants Family Wife Sought by Widow in New York
Mrs Nellie S Tapport of 615 83rd Street New York writes to Postmaster Battle seeking a husband. She is a widow with three sons aged about 40 not fat and able to cook and manage a home. She desires a suitor who will move her West for fresh Puget Sound air.
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Nellie S
Tapport
83Rd St
New York
Postmaster Battle
Manhattan
Puget Sound
Wyoming to revive Frontier Days during Cheyenne festival
Cheyenne hosts a four day Frontier Days event from July 26 to 29 with Indian war dances steer roping and bucking contests featuring about 2 000 performers at a cost of 50 000 dollars. The celebration aims to attract spectators from across the United States as Wyoming economies seek growth and development opportunities.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
United States
New England
Seattle
Guardsmen to Publish Regimental Newspaper From Calexico
A regimental newspaper for the Second Wellington regiment is planned to circulate back to Seattle. Scotty McDougall will edit and write, with Private Chitty handling business tasks, as the paper appears weekly on Calexico Chronicle presses with six columns and four pages. Summer uniforms issued include cotton olive drab trousers and a light-weight shirt.
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Caleixco
Cal
Second
Wellingtona
Seattle
Scotty” McDougall
University Daily
Chitty
Spokane
Calexico Chronicle
No Acquittals Report From New York Traffic Court
The first official report of New York's new traffic court shows no excuses accepted as violators are fined. In thirteen days 129 arrestees were jailed for nonpayment with most still confined and more to follow daily.
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New York
New Traffic Court
Irish Leader Goes to Trial for Defence of the Realm Act Violation
Laurence Ginnell Irish author humanitarian and MP faced trial in London on charges of violating the Defense of the Realm Act. He allegedly visited Knutsford detention camp under an assumed name and spoke with Irish rebels. Ginnell, known for pro Irish causes, critic of Home Rule policy and Easter rebellion handling, helped found the Irish Literary Society in London.
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London
Laurence Ginnell
House of Commons
Ginnell
Lloyd
Knutsford
Manchester
Ireland
Irish Literary Society of London
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Atti
Gompers
Lawrence
Wilson
West Virginia
Burtes
Potes Yoo
Industrial Relations Commission
Benue
Senate
Panama
District of Columbia
Children’s Bureau
Mey
Whisen
Peerer
Milwaukee
Rockies
Cherry
Elliott
Pike ST
Fourth
Harmony
Star
Harmony Talking Machine
Hermony
Mopper-Kelly
Watersit
Talking Machine
Calgary
Canada
Mary Ann
Miss Smith
Albert Hansen
Second Ave
Madison
Loaens
Speysul Hair
Philo Hay
Newark
Bartell Prug CO
J.w.ed
POPUL
INDS
National Painless Dentists
Right Drug Co
First Ave
Washington St
Chas. Chaplin
Colonial Theatre
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