Labor Notes from the Labor Temple and Unions
OS Raymond Duncan visited the Labor Temple this morning seeking to interest workers in a higher plane of life. The carpenters union backs closing post offices on Sundays to grant employers one day of rest in seven. Frank C Lowe was elected president of the Northwest Painters conference comprising Washington Oregon and British Columbia. A global seamen strike is anticipated this summer. John Mitchell resigned from the National Civic Federation prompting Machinists to face internal leadership challenges led by Wm H Johnson against O Connell.
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Raymond Duncan
Labor Temple
Carpenters’ Union
Frank C. Lowe
Union of Painters and Decorators
Northwest Painters’ Conference
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
John Mitchell
National Civic Federation
Mine Workers’ Union
Machinist
O'Connell
Wm. H. Johnson
Little Willie-What is so ciety, pa
Pa speaks on society in a witty quip about entrance money versus brains to resist it, labeled as a humorous aside from a father, reflecting social satire.
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Little Willie
Unprincipled thief targets Ballard roosters at night
Martin reports seeing a white man enter the rear chicken coop of B. H. and steal forest roosters and hens. The incident in Ballard occurred at night and unsettled the community.
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B. H
Ballard
Martin
Henry George Jr to Speak on The Single Tax in Seattle
Henry George Jr son of the famed advocate of the single tax and recent New York City congressman will address Seattle listeners Wednesday at the YMCA. He will discuss The Single Tax Its Meaning and Progress in a nighttime talk.
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Henry George, Jr
Congress
New York
Seattle
Portland Artist Henry Epting Found Dead on Council Crest
Portland authorities investigate the death of Henry Epting an artist known across the region found on Council Crest after shooting himself a note stating this is a case of self destruction a sealed letter to Miss Mary Epting and a list of friends names were attached the coroner released no other explanation.
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Portland, Or
Henry Epting
Alaska
Council Crest
Portland
Mary Epting
Sanches Sr
San Francisco
Local Market Ad Lists Stale Prices for Produce and Dairy
A fragmented price list shows various groceries including tomatoes at 18 cents, cabbage 19 cents, oranges unspecific, cranberries 16 cents, onions 6 pounds for 26 cents, dried beans 3 pounds for 24 cents, and butter 35 to 55 cents per pound. Meats include veal cutters 18 cents and steak 15 cents per pound. Eggs priced at 26 cents, cheese several varieties, and other staples with varied per pound or per unit costs.
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Oregon
Washington
Denmark Leads World in Co Operative Farming Wealth
The article extols Danish farmers for co operative farming elevating Denmark to high per capita wealth. It praises cooperative creameries and slaughterhouses, strict product inspection, and branded Danish eggs butter and bacon as pure and excellent. It frames Denmark as a model nation with honest industrious democratic people and hints at a Globe Trotters journey into Germany.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Hamset
Elsinore Castle
Europe
Co-Operative Poultry Society
Hamlet
Star Globe
Germany
Threaten Big R R Strike Over Negro Firemen
The Order of Locomotive Engineers warned that unless a settlement is reached within days they will issue a 10 day strike notice. A general strike could shut the Queen and Crescent railroad and likely all southern lines employing Black firemen.
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BIG R. R
United Press
Cincinnati
Queen and Crescent Railroad
Southern Railways
Roosevelt to Speak to Spokane Negroes During Visit
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to speak to Spokane’s colored people next month in support of the negro uplift movement. Rev. Dr. J Gordon McPherson of the People’s Tabernacle extended the invitation on behalf of the colored citizens.
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T. R
Spokane
Theodore Roosevelt
J. Gordon McPherson
The
People’s Tabernacle
Father of kidnapped youths claims cross border seizure
Chas Converse, father of Lawrence Converse and Ed Blatt, says he found evidence the two boys were seized on American soil and dragged into Juarez Mexico. He reports signs of a struggle at the camp and Mexican witnesses who identify the kidnappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Mexico
Converse
Supreme Court Upholds Corporation Tax Law
The United States Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the corporation tax law. Justice Day read the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Justice Day
Seattle Star offers subscription and ad rates in 1920s style notice
A fragmented page from The Seattle Star shows subscription prices by mail with monthly, six month, and yearly options, plus a one cent per word rate for advertisements. It also lists contact numbers, addresses including Fremont office, and mentions professional directors and licensed barbers as part of the notices.
PRAIT TREES AND PLANTE CURES PROMISES
An eclectic column lists medical cures and health claims from the Washington Oxygenator Co and local practitioners. Ads promise vial remedies for liver kidney rheumatism asthma and blood diseases, plus services in naturopathy, marriage ceremonies, remodeling, and job ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tite Washington Oxygenator CO
Geattie
Naturopathic
Naturopathic Bootery
Amer i Ideeneed
Ruldolpmwa
Westlake
Rooms for Rent and Furnished Apartments in Seattle Area
A scrambled rental column lists furnished apartments, rooms, and houses for rent across Seattle. It notes prices from $11 to $26 weekly, utilities such as gas and hot water, and locations near Fifth Avenue, Phinney Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, and Queen Anne. Various 4 to 5 room flats, single and shared rooms, and housekeeping options are advertised.
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San Jose
Rand View
Lake
Hrosatway
Park Apartments
Corner Pike
Hoylston
Terry
W. Toth
Globe
LAND OFFERS AND AUCTION NOTES IN SEATTLE AREA
A long classified page promotes cheap Little Ranches near Everett and Bellingham with six acre tracts, water, mills nearby, and free deeds. Listings include dairy and chicken ranches, 10 acre parcels, Lake Washington north of the city, and river-and-rail access. Multiple agents advertise varied terms, payments, and nearby amenities with calls to visit or call for maps and circulars.
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Everett
Bellingham
Milla
Beattie
Hall & Price
American Bank
City Hmite
King County
Lake Washon
Ole Hanten
New York
Brock
Auburn
Ood
Robert Maltby
Alaska
City Tmits
Lake Washington
Ole Hanson & Co
Enumelaw
Real estate offers flood Seattle area homes and land
Several ads report quick sale options for modern houses on car lines near Green Lake and Queen Anne Hill. Listings include 4 and 5 room cottages with improvements, lot purchases, and terms such as cash down and monthly balances. Also see lumber, nursery stock, and chattel loans offered by local firms.
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Globe Block
Tniversi Inga
Empire
Mainsas
Alaska-Canadian Oil & Coal Co
Denny Investment CO
Lumber Exchange
Aera
Phone North
Green
GALE
Ramuel Collyer
Leary Bt
Seattle Real Estate Po
Save Commission
Poperaine
Hope Station
Ake
American Bank
Siee
Beattie
Herbert
Leary
Queen Anne Hill
Queen Anne
North End
Barot
Kiefer
West Seattle
Spinning's Bargain Store Relocates to Fourth Avenue
The notice announces Spinning's Bargain Store moving to 1415-17 Fourth Ave with services including repairs and alterations offered. It lists various business entries such as mortgages and contracts, a Kodak store, notary and legal services, dancing academy, and massage services, reflecting a busy early 20th century business district.
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Spinning's Bargain
Fourth AY
Optical and medical listings from Seattle era ad page
A crowded ad page lists optical shops and doctors in Seattle with addresses and contact numbers. It references Albert Optical, Leary Bide, and several physicians offering nervous disorders, goitre treatment, and chronic conditions. Also shown are patent and trade mark attorneys, stamping and printing services, and typewriter suppliers with locations and phone numbers.
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Albert
Herry ST
First Ave
Bamanas
Leary
M ‘Nt
Ind
Cubhing
Optician
Ams & Brooks
Seattle
Colman
Barnes & Co
Easter
Homestead options in Washington and Canada
Desert estate listings highlight orchard views in eastern Washington while promoting land near a premier fruit region. The ad markets parking land and large acreage with connections to Main 608 and other rural properties.
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Astern
Washington Cali
Paeking Land Company
Tili
The Way to Independence Acreage Adventure
Day five acres with a full view of Hound and Mt Hammer offers a fine future on the south slope with easy transportation a 46 minute ride good neighbors hot houses chickens berries per Oia returna Terms 19 percent cash balance monthly payments The Sarget acreage at the same distance from the ely It costs nothing to see it Perfect title abstract furnished Commonwealth Security Co 677 Firm Ave Main 1bia Ind 4227
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How
Mt Hainier
South Slope
Hound
Mt Hammer
Sarget
Ely
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LABOR
Pike Flack Market
Caer
Daily Star
Seattle Star
AG UU
Fremont Offich
Fremont Au
Futterworth
Opp Moore Theatre
Bonney Watson Co
Puberei
Wird Oy
University
Specia
Motices
Fiagine Saaa
Rabling
Asuing
W. Pike
International Claim Agency
Pitteburg
Mallory
Indue
J. Powas
Henaline Gang
Anne District
Melville, Main
Pike
Hall Price
Academy
Stee Cook
Northes
Av. N. Baat
Arcade
West
Pariculars National Barber College
Oriental Pool
Pike and
Union
Oriental
Roctety
Abbott Hotel
Janeway
Nate
Crawford
Stevens
New Mothoa
Mullivan
Madtaon Neeprom
Waltham Movement
Weedland Park
Mra Maddox
Tien Marche
Wallingford
Ith
Muanyeide
Phinney Av
Bath
Broom Cottage
James
Jer Yard
Saaes
Fiat
Furnigheo
OPEL
Shia Pickard
Pickard
Prop
Illinom
First AV
Virginus
Belle Cirects
Best
Dhes
Sheen
Grove
Pear
Ite
Kom
Columbia
Joarty
Walters
North Joa
Bell St
Menia
Mae
Heart City
Jefferson
Towerant County
Wash
Tiurke Av
C. Gar
Arlington
Enap
Paa
Cme
Merry Ride
Eney
Beattie- Tacoma
West Geattie
Robert Elot
Peres Twene
Ton Leary
Silverstrand
Haneon & Co
Commonwealth Security CO
Green Lake
Cary
Ofe Hanson &@ Co
O'Brien
Epoaeee & Co
Quick A —. Ee
Alaska Huilding
Stone & Webster
Ole Hangen & Co
New Lander
Lake Rouben
Main
Pioneer Square
R. B. McCullough
Salt Sound
Ole Pan & Co
WM. McKain
John Wold
Tukwila Por Salh
Samuret Col
Leary Ride
Merton
Ole HMan_son_& Co
Mall Chicken Ranch
J. Ww
Eney Terme
McCullough
Wrocita
Port Angeles
Otter Bill
Ted
Well & Morford
Colman Ride
Alaska Quarts Minin Company
Cedar cv
Te Exchange
Reaecon Ieee
Fradert
Chase, Jr. & Co
Ameriten Bank
Hore
Greenwood Av
Efre
Bescon Av
Green Lake Boulevard
H. E. Orr Co., Inc
C. J. Bell & CO
Heeond
N. W
Prisney AV
A. B. Williams CO
First
Walker St
Maimo's Nursery
Rainieray
Mt. Baker Boy
Heacon
Myers Grocery
Tukwila
Seattice-Tacoma
U Ie
Fright St
Hater
George A. Seely
Bex Ritie
Erie Hedik
Amamaoges
Eee Baiv Kotak Srisses Ars
Mae Jee
Plymouth Rocks
Olym Hing
Oer
Sturtevant & Co
Boston
Leena
Jenoon & Co, Inc
Northern Bank
White Building
Aes
Ealcommission
Valdes Furn
Durham
Sidney
Georgetown
Corner Michigan
Maynard
Shores
Ike
Call North
Mt. View
Ziet
Madison
Chicana Ofice Furniture ¢ Co
Beattie Fuel Co
Wainarignt
Deranl Mbn
Whitkiesey
W. W. ‘Corhees
Bader OU Commerce
Mead
Toronto
Canada
Canete
Hott
Bell St. Ind
Greenway
W. Kline
Willians
Chilbiaios
Corsa
Chimoeya
Ounda Piers
Peerless Brick Ca
Os Leis & Pir
Rae
Old Waysite Capital
Etart
Rem
Kallard
New Kodak
Marion
Boeckert
Ali
Neets
Eit Schooi
Erwin A. Townsend
Bailey Bey
Genut Rand
Tytha
Elliott
Firet and Pike
W. D. Walker
Epler
Wm. T. Lovering
J. M Brown
Dunlap
People's Bank Ridge
Second
Dalton
Neeca
Smiley
Columbia St. Main
Seneca
HOM
Tine Hommsteads
Av Main
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