War Time Prices Rise as Seamen Strike Paralyzes England
London June 29 A wide seamen strike grips England disrupting import trade and raising prices by about 25 percent. Major factories close for lack of materials while coastal and river traffic stalls. Ships like the Red Star liner face delays. vessels risk being held up if no settlement by Saturday. Unions refuse concessions without recognition from owners.
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London
Ceratyele
Liv
Red Star
Shipping Federation
First Break In Great Strike Paralyzes British Shipping
United Brew Leased Wire reports the June 29 clash in Glasgow as the first major action of the seamen strike. Anchor and Allan Lines crew refusals push for union recognition and higher pay, seen as a possible early victory in a wider campaign. Premier Asquith mobilizes the government to press for settlement amid Britain facing critical food shortages with under one month of imported supplies on hand.
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Bty
United Brew
Glasgow
Anchor
Allan
Asquith
Britain
United Kingdom
Strike Stops Ship Trade in Clyde Riots
Glasgow reports a Clyde ship stoppage due to seamen riots halting docks as strikebreakers prepare to operate. Dozens injured as harbor activity halts and perishable cargo crowds the port. The Board of Trade seeks settlement amid ongoing unrest across UK ports.
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Board of Trade
Boy Scout film free for children at Coliseum shows
The Coliseum at James and Third invites children to free matinees on Thursday and Friday featuring The Boy Scouts to the Rescue. Adults welcome to view other listed features including The Kiss of Mary Jane, The Reporter, Scenes From Our Navy, and various dramas and comedies across multiple cinema circuits.
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Coliseum
Tucker
James
Boy Scouts
the Reporter
Phone Systems To Be Consolidated Under City Ownership
Delegates at Pearsall's cafeteria meeting urged municipal ownership as the sole reform to modernize Seattle telephone service. Christopher Horr claimed U S and European cities differ on civic reform and backed city ownership amid strong applause. James E. Blackwell challenged C. H. Judson, head of independent lines, who audited local telephone accounts last year.
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Seattle
Pearsall
Improver Cluba
Christopher “Horr
James E. Blackwell
C. H. Judson
Northwest
Grade Crossing Fight Vital to Human Life
Local debate centers on a proposed grade crossing from First Ave S west to the waterfront. Railroads oppose the crossing citing car switching dangers, while manufacturers warn of lost manufacturing jobs and the $1,000,000 in invested plant, employing 800 people. The streets committee meets this afternoon to decide.
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Rust
First Av. S
Water Front
Streets Committee
Hanford St
Stacyet
Landerst
Chamber of Commerce
Local Market Prices and Goods Listing
Eastern Washington butter oats and barter items price list. Includes fresh butter, oats, and various poultry items. Weathered market ledger lists produce such as strawberries spinach cabbage lettuce and root vegetables with per unit prices and totals.
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Washington
Paccern
Woo
Torn Press
COTM
Ceeeeress
Corm
Tom
Eastern Wash
California
Beevers
City may let contracts for garbage collection
Judge Dykeman denied Nicola Mangini’s request for a temporary injunction blocking the board of public works from awarding garbage collection contracts. The decision clears the way for contracts to be awarded within days, with collection costs borne by general taxation. In Olympia the supreme court affirmed Judge Gay’s ruling awarding Martha Owen 2500 dollars against Seattle for injuries from a sidewalk fall.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
Gay
Martha Owen
Seattle
Water Main Route Petitioned Across King County Roads
Notice from King County Common Council meeting on June 3 1911. Petition seeks authorization to construct and maintain a water main system along a designated route crossing multiple roads near Read No 381 and sections in Township 21 North Range 1 East and adjacent townships. Public hearing scheduled at King County Court House. Wanda M. Deputy Clerk.
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Jeree County
Washington
Towtehip
Cress Road
aTeant
Weotion
Eorlier
Omston
Fe Benrawent
Mange Bas
Beetions
Arcos Head
Beetion 6
Ealwest
Neber
Restion Um
Rouge Eaat
Aid
Seine
Seid Road
County Common
King Y Court
Ie Eemer
Wanda Ta
Secret of our success claimed by Seattle clinic leader
Special fut Loughney of Loughney & Loughney External Absorbent Treatment in Seattle says fair treatment, thorough diagnosis with no free consultations, and only handling cases with best results are key. He cites Bake Oven treatment success, offers full courses for $10 with medical oversight, and claims some competitors misuse the name.
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Fut Loughney
Loughney & Loughney
Eitel
Seattle
Clared
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Swift
Rochester Town Offers Free Cleared Lots At Junction
Advertisers promote a rapidly growing town at the junction of three railroads and announce a limited number of level cleared lots free to recipients. The lots are ready for building and valued at from 100 to 200 dollars each.
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Rochester
Rochester Washington A Growing River Valley City
Rochester sits about 90 miles from Seattle in a fertile valley near three active rail systems. The town features a new 16 000 dollar school, thriving stores and hotels, and telephone service. Its rich surrounding farming country and resources promise Rochester’s stand as one of Southwestern Washington’s best cities.
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Rochester
Seattle
Washington
Ourself
OLE Hanson & CO
New York
Thee
National Barber College
Weeshington
Oriental Pool
Pike and
Union
Pike
Ciood
H. T. Short
Auburn
Otel
Ahe
Franklin Tute
Melrose
W. Cramer
Ed Dalne
Superior Laundry
Kant
Columbia
East
Pike At
Chawford Floor CO
Centralia
Liverdale
Suquamish
Kiteap
Hyak
Suquamich
Ferry Landing
Kirkland
Madison
Kirkland Ferry
Anderson T
Burke & Farrar, Inc
New York Wreck
F. Moore
Oregon
Patterson
Mutual Life Hide
Robert Maltby
Alaska
Pier No 4
Barnet
Brown
Algoka
Rochester Aims for Big Payroll With New Factory Plant
The city of Rochester declares a plan to grow into a town with steady employment and good wages. A large furniture and woodworking plant is under construction as the first major factory, with more plants planned later.
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Rochester
Free Homes and Factory Shares Offer in Seattle
An advertisement pleads with workers tired of city life to seize a limited chance in Seattle to obtain a home in Rochester for free and to become part owner in a large factory. It promises a free illustrated booklet and cites hundreds of satisfied customers and banks in Seattle.
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Rochester
Seattle
Neal
Robert Maltby
Pier 4
Port Madison
Suquamish
Plendid
OLE Hanson & CO
New York
Manchester Dock
Watgtet
City
American Home Investment Company notices
The notice lists addresses for American Home Investment Company at 1016 Chamber of Commerce, Portland Oregon and 420 Paulsen, Spokane Washington, indicating property or corporate listing details.
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American Home Investment Company
Chambr of
Cothmdode
Portland, Or
Paulsen
Spokane, Wash
Local Housing and Services Listings and Classifieds
Classified items include funeral directors listings, employment ads, lodging, real estate for rent and sale, land offers near Seattle and nearby towns, and various business opportunities. A mix of personal notices, services, and property listings with dozens of named agencies and locations across Seattle and King County.
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Seattle
King County
Puget Puget Sound Brokerage CO
Empire
Pioneer Rent & Collection CO
American Bank
King Count
Puget Sound
Segalin
Sturtevant & Co
Hoston
Second
Columbia
Kirkland
Washington
Wil Pudrt Sounds Brokerage Co
Seattle Trust Company
Columbia St
Columbia River
Physician and Surgeons Adventures in Pacific Northwest
An old classified-style notice advertises Dr J P Mullin nix as a modern medical specialist offering free consultations and in city operations for both genders. It lists office location Suite 33 Liberty Building opposite the post office and cites additional ads for patent attorneys Adams and Brooks and Colman Rieck firms, plus a typewriter supplier and rental offers.
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M. D
North
Liberty Bldg
P. O
Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence
Burke Ride
Seattle
D. Haskins
Henry Brock
Adams & Brooks
Seeattle
Colman Rieck Ines & Co
Starr-Rord Rieck
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Seattle Realte Association
Grand Rapide Aucteor and Storage Co
A. Z Rothachild
Wainwright & Method
ISA Provident Pledge Society
William Roach
Eestern Washington
Pemking Land Company
West Seattle
Lake Burien
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Sully & Pales
GEO. A. Seely
Dayton Av
Kodak Relia
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Lumber Exchange
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