Unions Tripled in Ten Years Across Leading Nations
Global union membership rose from 10.8 million in 1910 to 32.69 million by mid 1920, with Italy Austria Hungary and others showing large gains, despite wartime disruption and postwar adjustments. Unemployment declines in textiles and mining prompt wage and checkoff disputes, while railroad wage cuts affect North American and European workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Labor Office
League of Nations
Italy
Austria
Hungary
SafeCracker Visits Eugene in Pursuit Across States
Eugene residents recount a chase as one of two alleged safe crackers fled from Klamath Falls sheriffs. An Eugene man, C P Devereaux, found an automobile with two shell boxes and a license plate matching the suspects’ reports. A man tried to siphon gas from Devereaux’s car before being surprised. A Seattle hearing examines Sunday funeral prohibitions by the public safety committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Ore
Klamath Falls
Yreka
California
Cc. P. Devereaux
Devereaux
Seattle
Public Safety Committee
Market Stall Listings and Bargain Prices
A dense catalog of Public Market stalls lists dozens of items with prices ranging from milk and sugar to canned goods and fresh produce. Shoppers are offered staples such as Borden's milk, jelly glasses, coconut, coffee, and meats across stalls including Pike Place and South End, with multiple bulk and sale lines.
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Pike Place
Borden
Yosemite Arrives Seattle After Sea Disablement
The Yosemite, damaged at sea, reached Portland from Seattle and immediately loaded grain for Europe. The Hanniwa of US Shipping Board was assigned to Pacific Steamship Co for grain runs. The Cordova begins Northwest to Hawaii service July 20. Wenatchee to Seattle from the Orient Thursday noon, with Victoria arrival likely too late for Port Townsend quarantine. Edmore arrives Smith Cove from the Orient, completing a three month round trip.
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Yosemite
Portland
Seattle
Europe
Hanniwa
United States Shipping Board
Pacific Steamship Co
San Francisco
Victoria
Port Townsend
Edmore
Smith Cove
Orient
New York Sugar and Coffee Prices Report
New York market bulletin notes sugar prices steady with raw sugar at 4 dollars, refined around 6.20 to 6.20 1/2 per hundredweight. Coffee markets show Rio futures steady, Santos offerings mixed, with slight activity in port assessments.
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N. Y
New York
Uger
Rio
Santos
Fleet Day at Coast League Ball Park Admits Sailors Free
Sailors in uniform will be admitted free to a reserved grand stand section next Saturday under an arrangement with the Inter club council and local Seattle baseball magnates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Interclub Council
Seattle
Navy Promotions Will Be Probed
Rumors that Capt. Edward L. Beach U N was denied promotion to rear admiral over his role in defeating the $100,000,000 Alameda naval station project were to be aired in the senate. Senator King Utah planned to call up his resolution of inquiry seeking a navy statement on recent promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward L. Beach
Alameda
Cal
Senate
King
Utah
Secretary of the Navy
Government faces over a billion in owed interest
Secretary Mellon told the senate finance committee that more than one billion dollars is due the United States as interest on loans to foreign governments. He said total interest paid amounts to 451,716,000 on over 10,000,900,000 borrowed, with principal repayments through June 27 totaling 162,293.
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Washington
United States
Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
Ireland Peace Plan Meets Opposition
London June 29 Premier Lloyd George’s Irish peace proposal hit a snag as Ulster premier Sir James Craig refused a preliminary meeting with De Valera. De Valera asked Craig and other leaders to meet in Dublin next Monday to discuss his answer as Irish spokesman. Sinn Fein urged De Valera to demand removal of black and tan troops before talks.
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London
Lloyd George
James Craig
Ulster
de Valera
Craig
Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Boy Dies After Firecracker Accident Injures Hand
San Francisco report says 13 year old William Kaiser died at home from injuries suffered when he tampered with a cartridge using a penknife and it exploded during Fourth of July preparations.
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San Francisco
William Kaiser
Lockjew
Walking Barroom Not Free of Search Rules
Attorney Joseph Connolly sought release and dismissal for Joseph Duart after police found a whisky flask on his hip, claiming no search warrant. United States Commissioner Krull denied the motion, noting Judge Dooling’s rulings and insisting a man with liquor on his hip loses rights to privacy.
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Francisco
Joseph Connolly
Joseph Duart
Connolly
Duart
United States
Francis Krull
Krull
Dooling
Prices Firm Through Opening Trades on New York Stock Exchange
June 29 New York trade shows opening prices firm with United States Steel at 74% and notable gains for Baltimore & Ohio, Studebaker, General Motors, Mexican Petroleum, and Pan American while Pennsylvania remains unchanged. Rail stocks lead activity with early sales around 37.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
United Bates Steel
Raila
Baltimore & Ohio
Studebaker
Motors
General Motors
Mexican Petroleum
Pennsyvania
Aethiocem
American Bumar
Crucible
General Asphalt
Union Pacific
Pan-American
N. Y. Stock Exchange
J. Manning
Tialdwie Locomotive
Hethether Bteel Nm
Anadian Pacific
Central Leather Maar
Ostik General Motors
Oloodrion
Republic
Southern Pacific Ton
Southern Reneny
Atrom Re. A
Htudebaker
Texas Company
Texan Pacific Tis
Tobacco Products
Nets van Vaton of
Delaware
Uaton Part Veneers
Ask United Metall
United States Rubber
United N Bted
Vaelladium Mael
Warcar Sonce
Willys Overland International Nickel
L. Is Manning
Netler Motet Iret
Forei Securities
LD Massing & Co
Brock
Rusetan Se
Musetean
Mussian
W. Ll
Berlin
Hamburg
Seenee
Eee
United Kingdom
uMitu Securities
B. Manning & Ca
Butler Metel Bending
Atchison
Ee Halt
Onlo Gold
Rethichem Steel
Central Pacifie
St. Paul
N. Y. Railway
NPP
Ewer
Penn
Preess
Oo & L
Grain Market Advances on Crop Damaged by Heat
June 2 Chicago reports say crop damage from heat pushed grain prices higher on the Board of Trade. July wheat opens up and moves higher. September wheat climbs after opening steady. July corn and September corn also rise through the session. Oats show mixed moves with a late advance. Cash wheat and live cattle reports from Chicago and Denver reflect steady to higher prices across grains and livestock. Portland and San Francisco markets show steady cattle and hogs with modest gains in select categories. Butter cheese and egg prices in San Francisco remain stable to modestly higher.
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Chicago
Coleage Board of Trade
Shorts
Wheat and grain figures amid scattered figures
Fragmentary OCR data shows mentions of wheat oats corn and car counts with numeric codes and stray words. The readable elements reference commodities like wheat and oats and a series of numbers, names, and locations that are incomplete. The exact event or context remains unclear from the text.
Big Bill Haywood to Return for 20 Years in Leavenworth
Chicago June 29. Industrial Workers of the World leader Big Bill Haywood is to return to the United States to serve a 20 year term in Leavenworth prison. District Attorney Charles F. Clyne announced he received word from Haywood, who is presently in Russia.
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Chicago
Price Up on Canteloupes and Market Notes
Canteloupes edged higher on Wednesday as demand rose with forecasts of higher receipts. Prices ranged from 4.50 to 4.75 for standard crates and 2 to 2.25 for flat crates. ponies at 4.75. Strawberries dropped to 1.15 to 1.40 a crate. raspberries cheaper at 2.50 for a 24 pint crate. Bing cherries rose to 25 cents a pound. Green beans scarce quality. Eastern Washington beans 20 cents, Oregon beans 18 to 20 cents. Local hot house tomatoes in strong demand at 2.75 per 10 pound box. No dairy changes. Funeral for Mrs Eliza Br Garrett reported at 3 p.m. Thursday.
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It Ie
Washington
Oregon
Khabar
Erate
Viate Pontes
Dantere Bee
Beech
Virginia
Priese
Beattie
Beatie
O. B
Woman attacked by man near Northlake Avenue home
Mrs. T Gustafson at 1007 Northlake Ave reports he darted from shadows as she neared her home at 1130 p m Tuesday. The 20 year old, slender man in a dark suit attacked her but she broke away and ran. Police prowler cars found no trace Wednesday.
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T. Gustafson
Northlake Ave
Boy Held After Tacoma Visitor Arrest in Seattle
A 14 year old boy, held in the detention home at police headquarters, was arrested Tuesday night by Patrolman C. H. Parker and J. C. Tedford. He claims Tacoma as his home and says he came to visit friends in Seattle. His story is under investigation.
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Ance
Police
C. H. Parker
J. C. Tedford
Tacoma
Seattle
First Flower Show Planned by Seattle Horticultural Association
Announcement for the first Mower show to be held July 15 16 and 17 at Volunteer Park. PF A Castle the show manager says entries open to amateurs professionals and children.
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Seattle Horticultural Association
Volunteer Park
PF. A. Castle
Bank of Nations Proposed in Senate with 2.4 Billion Capital
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska introduced a bill establishing The Bank of Nations with a capital of 2.4 billion dollars. The international bank would serve as the fiscal agent for the U. S. government and other admitted governments as stockholders, accepting bonds of solvent governments in exchange for stock.
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Washington
Bank of Nations
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
International Bank
United States
Tom Gaines Receives 90 Day Term Under New Liquor Law
Tom Gaines, first to be punished under the state liquor law aimed at manufacturing with intent to sell, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine in Judge Gordon's court on Wednesday. He was arrested June 24 in Burien City.
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Tom Gaines
Gordon
Gaines
Burien
Injuries to Child May Result Fatally
Anna Odne a six year old girl was fatally injured after being struck by a street car near her home at 41st avenue and Genesee street during a crossing attempt around 9 p m Tuesday. She was dragged several feet and rushed to Swedish hospital with a suspected fractured skull. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ole Odne of 4900 Genesee street.
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Anna Odne
41St Ave
Genesee St
Ole Odne
Geneseest
Dope Conviction Yields Ninety Day Jail Term
Yap Casimiro was sentenced to ninety days in King County jail by Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer after a jury found him guilty on dope charges in U S district court.
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King County
Yap Casimiro
Jeremiah Neterer
United States District Court
Banquet Honors Roald Amundsen at New Washington Hotel
Reservations open for a banquet honoring Arctic explorer Roald Amundsen. The event starts at 7 p m next Tuesday at the New Washington hotel and is bookable through the Chamber of Commerce.
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Roald Amundsen
South Pole
New Washington Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Benefit concert speaker corrected for Lindsay at Metropolitan
Col Frederick Arthur Lindsay addressed the Tuesday night event at the Metropolitan theatre. The Star previously misidentified him as with the Salvation Army. the correct affiliation is Volunteers of America.
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Frederick Arthur Lindsay
Metropolitan Theatre
The
Salvation Army
Star
Volunteers of America
Pedestrians Hit by Autos In Seattle 1921
Gladys Hansen seven, of Olalla Washington, injured when a wheel of an auto driven by M M Elliott crosses her foot at Second Ave and Pike Street. Hazel Pond seven, of 9105 Greenwood Ave, struck at N 90th Street and Greenwood Ave, taken to Swedish Hospital with head and eye injuries. No driver report yet. Hansen taken home, Pond in hospital with improved condition next day.
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Gladys Hansen
Olalla
Wash
M. M. Elliott
35Th Ave
Second Ave
Pike St
Hazel Pond
Greenwood Ave
N. 90Th St
Hart Dockery Appointed Adjutant General at Camp Lewis
Lieut. Col. Olver Hart Dockery Jr of the army Victory Medal Office in Seattle has been named adjutant general of the Fourth division at Camp Lewis. The appointment marks a forthcoming leadership change for the regional command.
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Olver Hart Dockery, Jr
Seattle
Camp Lewis
Fights to Save Alaska Fishing
United States fisheries commissioner Dr Hugh M Smith is due in Beattie Thursday night from Washington DC and sails for Alaska Saturday. He is strongly opposed to the Alaska fishing code which rapid depletion threatens to worsen unless action is taken. Public figures and Seattle Chamber of Commerce briefings indicate Smith may influence policy.
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Hugh M. Smt
United States Commissioner of Cries
Smith
Beattie
Washington, D. C
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
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U.S
the Star Weekly
Canada
Wilkenbarre
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
J. & Sommerville
Central Coal Association
New York State
Rochester
Syracuse
Mass
Boston
Atlantic City
Bar
Safe Cracker
M. J
South End
Ioc
Westlake Hugar
Borden's
Campbell's
Cordova
Alaska Steam Ship Company
Feet
Hawaiian Islands
Columbia River
Northwest
U. S
ED L. Keen
N.Y
Wade
Butcher Creek
Denver
Hest Steore
Wothers
Board of Trade
Fh Mannion
Cata
Big Bill” Haywood
Eliza BR. Garrett
Nora B&b. Durk
Terry Ave
Home Undertaking Co
Stechyards Foge
Yeertings Wethers
Bandae
Timothy
Mrs. Stillman
James Brown Potter
James A. Stillman
Potter
James J. Davis
Secretary of Labor
Jimmy, Jr
Jane
Amundsen
Hugh M. Smith
Mary
Selma Lagerlof
Hearst’s
Internation News
Pnthe News
Literary Digest
Queen City Market
Pine
A. W. Barker
White Farmers’ Assn
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