Labor unions protest Wallace removal from state commission
The Seattle Central Labor Council and other labor groups condemn Gov. Lister’s removal of Wallace from the state Industrial Insurance Commission. A letter from the Black Diamond United Mine Workers questions efficiency claims, asks if the governor investigated faults, and asserts Wallace upheld workmen’s compensation principles while labor pressures favored his retention.
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Lister
J. M
State Industrial Insurance Commission
Wallace
Seattle Central Labor Council
Oosais
Te Duetrial Insurance Commission
Miners’ Union of
Ronald, Wash
Cumberland
United Mine Workers of America
Black Diamond United Mine Workers
Labor
Successor
Parker
Pana
Josiah Boosts For That Hinky Dink Charter
Collins, a key originator, spoke at an Apne Home Owners' club meeting defending a new charter. He argued a larger council would modernize city governance and prevent weak, inefficient leaders from dominating city affairs.
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Josiah
Hinky
Collins
Apne
Queen Alone High School
Charter proposal sparks ward politics fears
The speaker denies claims that the charter reverses reform and brings back old ward politics and plunder of the people. The remark frames the debate over governance and public accountability, suggesting the measure aims to modernize while critics warn of renewed influence.
Two Women Stake 140 Acre Claims in Rainier Forest Reserve Rush
Miss Elsa Gosseling and Frances I. Mann returned to Hoquiam after staking 140 acre homestead claims in the Big Bottom country of Eastern Lewis County as part of the first rush for Rainier forest reserve entries.
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Hoquiam
Elsa Gosseling
Frances I. Mann
Rainier Forest Reserve
Big Bottom
Lewis County
Aberdeen Plans Second Splash Party Water Carnival
Plan outlines Aberdeen second annual Splash Party to be held with the Fourth of July celebration. City officials and organizers describe events and activities for residents and visitors during the summer festivity.
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Aberdeen
Seattle Seeks 1915 Convention Boom With Shriners Deal
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce backs a $50,000 pledge to lure the Mystic Shriners for 1915, while Seattle lodges and Elks push a broad campaign at Denver to secure multiple conventions for the year. A broader health and longevity discussion follows, citing Fisher Metchnikoff and Crumbine on rising lifespans and preventive medicine.
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Seattle
Baptist Men Wear Aprons at Church Dinner
The Brotherhood of the First Baptist church plans a Tuesday night Ladies night gathering before summer recess. A program includes music choruses solos and a formal address by Pastor Dr. Carter Helm Jones. Dinner at 6 30 features the women served while men prepare long white aprons.
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Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church
Carter Helm Jones
Margaret McCulloch
Theatrical Week in Seattle Lights Local Talent
George J Mackenzie brings in Bessie Bruce and Max Steinless for A Romance of the Underworld at Seattle theatre with Bruce as Dago Annie and Steinle as Herman Howland. F B Moore's moving picture Oe Watha at Metropolitan theatre earns wide praise for its music by John J Braham.
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Gee
George J. Mackenzie
Bessie Bruce
Max Steinless
Seattle
Miss Bruce
Dago Annie
Steinle
Herman Howland
F.be. Moore
Henry W. Longfellow
Metropolitan Theatre
John J. Braham
Metropolitan
Hiawatha
G A R Women Buy Land for Home for Civil War Descendants
In Bremerton on May 14 the Women of the G A R purchased a tract to build a home for indigent direct female descendants of Civil War veterans. Construction is planned to be completed and dedicated in June.
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Bremerton
Samose Weight Gain Promise Keeps Money Back
An advertising claim states Samose improves weight, strength, and appearance for underweight people. It promises rapid results with visible gains from the first week and offers Bartell Drug Co. money-back guarantee if proper weight and vitality are not restored.
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Bartell Drug Co
U S Considers Recognizing Carranza Amid Tampico Capture
May 14 official circles say Washington weighs quick recognition of the rebel junta after Tampico fell. U S mediators and envoys will meet in Niagara Falls Saturday, with aims to secure orders allowing arms imports and rapid advance on Mexico City. Silliman, US Consul at Saltillo, departed for Mexico City. Gen Gonzales plans to send troops to oil fields to restore order and resume foreign oil operations.
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Washington
Tampico
Mexico City
A. B.C
U. S
Niagara Falls
White House
Silliman
Conon
Saltillo
United States
Bryan
Gonzales
We Will Meet In Mexico City Gen Villa Writes
Juarez May 14 Gen Villa telegrams congratulations to Gonzales, the Tampico rebel captor, and says we will meet soon in Mexico City. Rebel officers clamor for news from the fallen city as federals may evacuate Saltilo and retreat to San Luis Potosi for a last stand before reaching the capital.
Stop Look and Listen Movement Faces Debate in King County
The King County progressive committees condemn the Stop Look and Listen league a new state political group opposing Initiative measures known as the Seven Sisters. Committees call for open debate and demand disclosure of the league finances officers and membership amid widespread newspaper advertising claims.
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King County
Progressive Committees
Progressive Committee
League
Progressive Party
State Central Committee
Juror Awards Coleman $1000 Against Raymond City
In Chehalis on May 14 a jury awarded J W Coleman one thousand dollars in a twenty five thousand dollar suit against the city of Raymond for personal injuries blamed on a defective street. The trial was held here due to public opinion against Raymond city officials.
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Chehalis
J. W. Coleman
Raymond
Twelve apply for state bar exam in Olympia
May 14. Twelve applicants sit the state bar examination in Olympia. Among the candidates are Robert T. Hodge and Charlotte Jones of Seattle. Hodge is attempting the bar for the fourth time.
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Bob Olympia
Robert T. Hodge
Charlotte Jones
Seattle
Hodge
Yakima Club Rejects Cooperative Harvest Labor Plan
The Yakima Commercial Club governors rejected a proposal for a cooperative employment bureau to supply labor for harvesting fruit and hop crops in the valley. The decision comes amid concerns over labor supply and management.
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North Yakima
Yakima
Powers chosen director of Pacific Coast temperance conference
Rev. J. D. O. Powers of Seattle was chosen a director of the conference of Unitarian churches of the Pacific Coast at the closing session yesterday. The conference will meet in San Francisco next year. Convention of State Bar association will be held in Wenatchee, August 5, 6 and 7.
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Portland
J. D. O. Powers
Seattle
Conference of Uanitarian Churches of the
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Convention of State Bar Associaion
Wenatchee
Free Eye Remedy Prescription Promises Quick Relief
Advertises a simple eye rinse using Optona tablets dissolved in water to bathe the eyes three to four times daily. Claims to clean eyes, reduce inflammation, and aid weak or irritated lids, with some users discarding glasses after weeks of use. Mentions Owl Drug Co. and other druggists can fill the remedy promptly.
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Owl Drug Co
Norway 100th Year Free Celebration Parade
Seattle residents gather to mark Norway’s 100th year since drafting the constitution. A parade from Broadway High School to Volunteer Park leads to an afternoon program with Mayor Gill, a Norwegian Singing Society, and a Turner exhibition. An evening Moore Theatre program may feature Governor Lister.
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Ndrweetane
Seattle
Norway
Broadway High School
Volunteer Park
Gill
Norwegian Singing Society
Moore Theatre
Governor Lister
Nurse Receives Lake Washington Summer Home In Will
M Irene Gilmore, who cared for Albert M Pontius in his final illness, inherits his summer home near Bellevue on Lake Washington plus seven and a half acres. The Pontius estate is valued between 300000 and 400000 dollars, with the family previously owning 200 acres on Capitol Hill.
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M. Irene Gilmore
Albert M. Pontius
Pontius
Guellevue
Lake Washington
Capitol Hill
Trainmen Cleared as Judge Dismisses Charges in Manslaughter Case
Assistant Prosecutor J. Edgar Wright failed to produce evidence to convict Milwaukee train men Harry Brines F L Parker and C B Ward in the death of L H Kelly struck under a train. Judge Gilliam dismissed Parker and Brines and found Ward not guilty.
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J. Edgar Wright
Harry Brines
F. L. Parker
C. B. Ward
Milwaukee
L. H. Kelly
Gilliam
Parker
Brines
Ward
Governor says no special session likely after senate election bill
SPECIAL IS OFF OLYMPIA May 14. Governor Lister says there is little likelihood of a special session after the direct election of senators bill passed the house. Several requests for a special session to take up tax legislation have been made.
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Olympia
House
Lister
Robert Monaghan Home to Honor War Hero in Bremerton
In Bremerton on May 14 a new home and clubhouse for enlisted men in the Catholic community will be built at a cost of 100000 dollars and named the Robert Monaghan Home. Monaghan lost his life in the Philippines while attempting to rescue a wounded comrade.
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S. J. Crumbine
Metchnikoff
America
Bremerton
Robert Monaghan
Philippines
Monaghan
Tacoma
Charles H. Hyde
The
Commercial Club
Gov. Lister
Alaska
Seattle
Admiral Sampson
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