Massive Glass Plant Closings Hit Midwest Industry
Thirty thousand skilled workers lose jobs as summer shutdowns hit window glass plants nationwide. Indiana leads with 15,000 displaced, 93 plants idle across six states as stocks rise and prices jump. Demand shifts to bottles for Porto Rico, the Philippines, Cuba, and Hawaii while new plants expand capacity and wages rise. Local committees push a monument fund as part of public tributes.
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Anderson
Ind
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Jersey
New York
Maryland
Delaware
Massachusetts
Trust
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Hawaii
Monument at Olympia to Washington Volunteers Deeds
Olympia launches movement to erect a monument at the state capital honoring Washington volunteers and those killed in the Spanish American War. A committee of eleven is directing the effort and circulating a press communication urging public support for a lasting shaft with inscriptions. The goal is to preserve memory of brave citizens who gave their lives in the nation’s call.
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J. OR
Bcopey
Prem
Olympia
Washington Volunteers
Washington
Spain
Philippines
Down South Feud Flares in Moody Public Square
In Athens Alabama June 5 a long standing Campbell and Yarborough feud erupts on the Moody public square. Charlie Campbell and brother in law Jease Gurginer clash with Bert Wit and Walter Yarborough. Five men are wounded with Bert and Walter Yarborough dying and others seriously injured.
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Athens
Ala
Campbell
Yarborough
Railroad Personalities and New Imperial Limited Schedule
Railroad officials from Pennsylvania Northern Pacific and Yukon White Pass visit the city. The Canadian Pacific announces the Imperial Limited starting June 14 with dining cars day and night and through tickets via Crowe Near Pasa and the regular route. The Buffalo Hump mining book from Oregon Railway & Navigation is issued with a large official map.
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Canadian Pacific
Imperial Limited
Smal Limited
Crowe
Pasa
Kootenal
Rockies
Oregon Railway & Navigation Office
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Excursion Steamer State of Washington Schedule
The excursion steamer State of Washington will depart Yesler Wharf Sunday at 3 a.m for a round trip. It returns from Tacoma at 6:15 p.m. Tickets sold at Lee's Pharmacy and at the wharf for the voyage.
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State of Washington
Yesler Wharf
Tacoma
Mle
Lee's Pharmacy
Wharf
Steamer Activity on Alaskan Coastal Sailings and Buoy Work
Steamer Manzanita arrives from Alaska with Capt Gregory reporting ongoing buoy placement from Indian Rock to Skagway. Discovery and Norton Bay Transportation vessel sail for St Michael with passengers plotting ventures at Cape Nome. Queen and Amatilie set to San Francisco with machinists for Iowa, while City of Beattie heads to Alaska ports. Greyhound unveils a new whistle, replacing last winter’s device.
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United States
Manzanita
Gregory
Alaska
G. C. Wright
Gregory Anne
Tar
Indian Rock
Pear Skagway
Astoria
Sitka
Discovery
Norton Bay Transportation Company
St Michael
Getefnin Bey
J. C. Muther
G. W McAdams
Cape Nome
N. M H. Piaskey
L. H. Cravyer
Titty Brown
Ba Buchanan
Howard Denson
D. McDonald
J. W. Ladgate
J.C. Mather
G. W. McAdams
H. 8. Tremper
Steamship Queen
Pacific Coast Steamehip Company
San Francisco
Mechan
Tca
Iowa
Port Orchard Ary
Firetorn Amusement and Local Notices Recap
Amusement theater news notes a promotion for The Firetorn by Helasco Thall. Local items include a large set of colored pictures of Upper Lake Superior steamers, a well attended book social at Westminster Presbyterian with ice cream, and various court and civic notices along with bank clearings.
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Just
Lake Superior
Weatmingter V Presbyterian Church
Seattle Inklings of Crimes and Disappearances
Jenna Wood and ally Harry Moyat linked to state land frauds totaling 20000. Joseph Sears held for grand larceny then re arrested. Battleship Iowa sails to Port Orchard. Mrs Seary seeks missing husband George Geary traced to Beattie. Capt Noring of Astoria drowned after leaving Seattle. Wesley Wilson probate date set. Grace Willis seeks divorce from Frank Will. Martin Thompson Jr. committed to reform school for assault. Gen Charles King to visit Seattle for reception and talk. Canadian Pacific office noted.
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Jenna Wood
Alies
Harry Moyat
William Jones
Portland
Beattie
City funds paid for WCTU donation amid warrant doubt
City Treasurer Foote paid a $500 donation from city funds for the W C T U this morning. City Comptroller Party drew the warrant signed by Mayor Humes. A question of warrant legality arose, but the corporation counsel was consulted and the money was paid.
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Foote
City Council
Humes
Corporation Council
Astor’s Tax Conflict with New York City
William W. Astor faces a tax collection demand of 40 000 as City of New York officials pursue payment after his failed plan to flee to England. Tax Commissioner Jomer Fellner vows action and headlines a possible public notice if the debt remains unsettled.
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New York
William W. Astor
Jomer Fellner
Astor
Europe
Shingle Weavers Strike Turns Serious in Menominee
In Menominee Michigan this afternoon several non union workers at Donovan and O Connor and Hamilton and Merryman mines were assaulted on the street as tension rose. Talks for peace have been attempted with no immediate settlement.
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Menominee, Mich
Donovan & O'Connor's
Hamilton & Merryman’s
Fire engines collide in Center Square exhibition
In York Pennsylvania during an exhibition the chemical engines of Laurel and Union Fire companies collided causing a panic. The Union driver was badly injured as spectators were thrown to the ground by the crash and ensuing chaos.
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York
Laurel and Union Fire Companies
Center Square
Union
Grand jury indicts for selling liquor to Indians
The federal grand jury today filed indictments against Leander Lester of Apokane Charlies Evans of Apokane James Ryan John Itiley E T Johns KB Lloyd Freda Raymond Whit em Hunter George Pastmore William Kellar and Charlies Brown for selling liquor to Indians.
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Grand Jury
Federal Court Today
Leander Lester
Apokane
Charlies Evans
James Ryan
John Itiley
E. T. Johns
KB. Lloyd
Freda Raymond
Whitem Hunter
George Pastmore
William Kellar
Charlies Brown
Printing Ink Trust Planned to Control European and American Output
A New York meeting of 21 ink manufacturers spurred a planned $25 million printing ink trust. The group aims to limit supply and raise prices by closing down factories, controlling lampblack and machinery, and stocking leading brands to avoid printers seeking alternatives.
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Chicago
New York
Nfrawdt Frtmatfdt
Two Men Die Under Similar Circumstances in Apple Creek
In Wayne County Apple Creek a man Daniel Bales died suddenly in an upstairs room soon after finishing digging a neighbor's grave for heart disease. He had just said he felt unusually well and died within moments, the death mirroring the neighbor's fatal heart attack.
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Apple Creek
Wayne County
Daniel Bales
Judge Moore and Parry to Attend Pike Grand Lodge Meeting
Judge W. H. Moore and Will H. Parry will depart next Tuesday for St. Louis to attend the Pike Grand Lodge meeting. Moore plans visits to Chicago and his Kentucky home before a two month absence. Frances, a government pilot from Alaska, is noted at the Butler. Newell, a Victoria mining figure, is at the Northern hotel along with Capt. Bally of Puget Bound Tugboat Co. Davie and Wood, San Francisco mining men, are en route to Alaska’s Interior.
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Tacoma
Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Oratory
Grand Lodge
Odd Fetens
Nebekah Assembly
Rebekah Grand Lodge
W. H. Moore
Will H. Parry
Pike
St. Louis
Judge Moore
Chicago
Kentucky
HH. Newell
Victoria
Northern Hotel
C. T. Bally
Puget Bound Tugboat Company
Northern
Hugh Davie
ER. M. Wood
San Francisco
Alaska
Forest fires menace Canadian forests and nearby bridges
Reports say fires sweep through Fritigh Columbia destroying timber and several Nelwon bridges. At Rossland the blaze nears the customs house on Red Mountain. In Deming Washington two knotters lose fingers at work. Rosalyn eltisene plans a July 4 celebration.
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Fritigh Columbia
Nelwon
Rossland
Customs House
Red Mountain
Excursion to Tacoma Sunday by steamer
A Sunday excursion steamship runs from State of Washington Tacoma at 695 p.m. round trip tickets available at Lee's Pharmacy and at Wharf Korn Deng Co fifth and Pike Prescription Specialist Whone Pike 95.
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Korn Deng Co
Summer Shoes and Ladies Footwear Special Offers
A rundown of women’s footwear items on sale including Mine Kid Shoes on New Idea lasts at $1.00 per pair and Fine Chrome Kid Shoes $2.00 to $2.50, Tan Viel Kid Shoes $2.00 and up, Finest Tan Viel Kid Shoes $3.00, Kid Sandals at $1.00 to $2.00, and new Julieta shoes at $1.46 and $2.09. Congress Shoes priced at 1.2% for tired feet.
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Congress
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Deming, Wash
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Wester Way
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Burke Building
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Sherman, Clay & Co
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Winter & Harper
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