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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
8
The piece notes a national rail tieup could occur if four major unions push for an eight hour day. Railroads claim this would cost $100 million annually and raise rates, while W S Carter urges support for workers’ demands. It cites examples of extreme hours and pay in switch crews, spotlighting arbitration findings and lengthy shifts.
A vintage drug ad touts Musterole a white ointment made with mustard oil for chest congestion bronchitis and nerve pains. It claims doctor and nurse approval, lists sizes 25 cents and 2.50, and urges buyers to demand genuine Musterole from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
An odd clipping notes a baby soothed by a prima donna voice. It mentions the child’s mother Abhene MG AIT UWHHUCK and cites Alma Cluck’s public performance salary about $4,000 per evening. The piece says Miss Gluck is married to pianist Zim ballast.
An investigation reveals switch engine firemen averaging 99 percent of a twelve hour week across 28 days, earning about 116.74 in 28 days with no meal breaks. A federal arbitration board set wages for locomotive engineers low and constrained workdays to 12 hours, despite requests for 19 hours and longer shifts.
Mrs Peter McK Bayne, newly married, will join her husband Captain Bayne to seek the Franklin tomb and the scientific records it may hold. The expedition aims to recover data from the Far North, braving Arctic blizzards, ice, and dog teams as they pursue historic clues from 1847 onward.
London May 18 Sir Roger Casement will go on trial for high treason early next month after a preliminary hearing. He was returned to the Tower of London. Daniel Batley an Irish soldier is likely to receive clemency for exposing the treason plot. Premier Asquith's Irish administration reforms remain undisclosed and his Cork visit proceeded as planned.
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters conclude their grand lodge conventions tonight after electing officers. About 200 visiting Knights and their families attended a banquet at the Commercial Club in Seattle, hosted by Seattle Temple No 9.
Modern rooms with best service offered at Hotel Virginus located at 804 Virginia near Westlake Ave. Advertising slogan highlights special rates and quality accommodations for guests seeking comfort.
Leo Cherniavsky violinist Jan Cherniavsky pianist and Mischel Cherniavsky cellist plus accompanist Alex Czerny delivered a highly enjoyable Moore Theatre recital Wednesday night. The trio, world renowned, plans to perform again Thursday at the Press Club ladies night reception.
In a candid domestic scene Annie and Mollie discuss a lecture on female rights and the idea that a woman should choose the father of her children. The dialogue touches marriage, morality, and the role of women, with Annie arguing for individual choice within a social context.
Nonspecific ad text touts a zinc oxide zinc-based cream to stop burning and clear pimples blackheads rash and other skin troubles. It claims quick relief and skin health with a single application may be unsafe promotional language from a Cleveland market item.
Three express companies announced they would apply to the federal courts for a writ to stop about 2000 striking workers from picketing in Chicago. The move aims to curb labor protest activity during the ongoing dispute.
William J. Bryan announced in Lincoln on May 18 that he would not accept offers from other states to send him as a Democratic national convention delegate to St. Louis. He will go only as a newspaper man employed by several syndicates.
Robert Anthony a bookbinder of 312 Garfield Avenue was arrested Wednesday after driving an automobile up and down Second Avenue in scanty attire. He will be examined as to his sanity.
Members of the Oregon and Washington delegations to the General Federation of Women's Clubs travel to New York City. The Washington group arrived in Portland and is uninstructed in the federation presidency race. Oregon delegates support Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles.
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