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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
2
The senate approved a labor bill applying the Clayton act principles to state action. It supports workers collective rights and bars injunctions or orders against strikers unless a written showing proves danger to property or rights. The measure aims to shield labor activities from employer suppression.
More than 100 Seattle soldiers of the Sind division were set to return next Friday or Saturday but will reach Seattle at a later date due to demobilization. W. BE. Mitchell, chair of Division 14, Council of Pa Service, planned a reception to greet the troops.
Olympia bulletin reports the fair rent commission bill and the farm market act, both passed by the senate, were smothered by the house rules committee and not allowed to advance. Today only free conference bills may be considered, meaning these measures cannot be finally passed until cross‑house amendments are agreed.
A telegram to State Fish Commissioner Darwin from the U S commissioner of fisheries hints the state legislature may curb sockeye fishing. The message suggests possible government regulation of the industry under federal oversight. A separate note advertises a Phoenix dating inquiry seeking a mature, stable gentleman.
The March deal reinstated after a November postponement due to influenza. Vick's VapoRub production ran day and night, with 143 jars per minute and 18 million jars distributed since October. The program supported retailers and jobbers nationwide during the epidemic.
Wild scramble marks the final hours of the 16th session as bankers bills vanish after Rep Howard Lucas fails to win Sen Co man support. Lawmakers push road condemnation bills, school district relief, Indian day, and morality statute repeal amid backroom deals and lobbying.
American Red Cross investigator reports on Greek refugees from Eastern Roumelia living in Thessaloniki. After fleeing Bulgarians in 1908 they set up 17 colonies with two story houses and land for each family. They remain hopeful to return home within a decade, maintaining Greek language and culture while awaiting Balkan shifts.
K W Bergen a 60 year old retired businessman and Citizens Bank director was found dead in woods near the Seattle interurban tracks. A rifle lay in his hand and a bullet pierced his mouth. He had disappeared Monday after taking a draft for 1382 03 from Ambrose NC to Minneapolis. A letter to his wife detailing affairs was on his body.
Seattle and Tacoma delegates at the Mooney convention in Chicago plan a meeting in Seattle a week from Sunday to discuss Mooney strike plans. Frank Turco, a Chicago delegate, warned the case could fade unless labor acts. F. C. Walker, boilermakers' delegate, mocked the idea of another Seattle walkout for Mooney.
The Seattle port commission resumes consideration of 14 bids for Stacy at terminal construction Thursday. Other bids slated for Wednesday are postponed to the next regular session March 19. A transfer of 50 000 from the general to the interest fund was authorized and the Wellman Setver Morgan bid for gantry crane installation in the Smith Cove addition approved by Port Engineer Nicholson.
A Seattle Central Labor Council subcommittee weighs sending local women delegates to the National Women's Trade League of America meeting in Philadelphia June 2. Possible Seattle delegate includes Alice Lord, a notable local labor figure and recent state senate candidate, with British women workers attending.
In Honolulu on March 13, elders debate the Kanaka tongue heading toward extinction as Hawaiian language speakers seek preservation amid fading use. The report notes concern among elder Hawaiians about cultural heritage.
An observer notes that Hawaiian children attend American schools and are taught in English, making English the language of Hawaii’s childhood and causing rapid loss of the native tongue. An old Hawaiian mourns his 15 year old grandson visiting an elderly uncle.
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