Deportation of Bisbee Copper Miners Sparks federal action
The text recounts odds of a mob deporting 1860 copper mine workers from Bisbee Arizona during a period of tension over constitutional rights. It notes President Wilson commission findings and a federal indictment team sent to Arizona to work with a grand jury. Governor Hunt identifies deported men as patriotic homeowners and bondholders, not I W W labor members, arguing the mob acted against constitutional rights. The article calls for prosecutions of the mob and discusses Accountability for those who used power to threaten citizens.
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Arizona
Bisbee
Wilson
Out of Justice
Hunt
I. W
Arizona Copper
Uncle Sam
Labor unions seek war service unity and political impact
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers votes with the AFL for labor participation in war effort. The Northwest Non partisan League urges union enrollment and foresees allies in Congress. Voters worry about wage declines and special interests, fearing a possible third party if labor unites for war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
American Federation of Labor
League
Northwest
Ohn Baer
Gannon and Rent Hikes Stir Jersey City Debate
A corrupted ring of remarks targets Director of Revenue and Finance J Gannon over steep rents blamed on families. The text hints at property tax hikes to the limit and questions federal action on food controls.
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Gannon
J. Gannon
Studiords
Jersey City
J. G
Taft As A Great Teacher For A Wartime America
Editorial praises former President Taft for devoting himself to national service by advising labor policy in Washington. It argues his example shows democracy in action and questions how government may take over strategic communications and other industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
America
Yale
Taft
Washington
Great Old Remedy for Skin Diseases
A vintage drug advertisement touts S S S as a pure veg remedy to purify blood and treat eruptions, scrofula, eczema, and itching. It claims fifty years of efficacy and urges readers to obtain the tonic from a druggist or write for medical advice from the Atlanta laboratory director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Cotterill Defends Park Board Vote In Editorial Reply
Roland Cotterill writes to The Star in May 1918 denying unfair attribution about his opposition to appointing a woman to the park board. He explains his negative vote was to avoid board disruption after threats of resignations, cites conversations with three board members and the mayor, and notes a recent shift toward acceptance of a woman member. He pledges further clarification of his loyalty to public ownership and progressive causes.
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Cotterill
the Star
Park Board
Roland Cotterill
Steele
Park
Otto Roselen
Roseleaf
Norton
Star
Vital Statistics Marriages and Deaths Roll in Tacoma Area
Marriages listed include Maurice Salstrom and Gertrude Mwanron both in Tacoma Milton Francia Waldron and Millie Kien Beattie Geo Hall and Hazel Tusler Beattie and others with spouses in Seattle and Beattie Entries show births at Greenwood and First Avenue locations with dates May 20 to May 26 plus child births to Mrs Robinson and others. Deaths include Taabell Nelson Charles Crane William Jones Ruth Stixrud John Twombly Albert Barrie and Josephine Ft Violette with ages ranging 24 to 69 and May dates. Divorces are noted as complaints filed in the appropriate court.
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Maurice
Salstrom
Tacoma
Gertrude Mwanron
Milton Francia X. Waldron
Millie Kien
Beattie
Geo. B. Hall
Hazel Tusler
Beattie Kiert
Robert Jenneon
Hertha Chamberlin
Claude F. Webb
Annie B. French
Seattle
William Williama
Katie Anderson
Leon Francia Farber
Martha Catherine Olaen
Robert James Spratt
Anna Ethel Edbett
Herbert Paul Fuesell
Mary Elleworth
Alois Carbin
May White
Lemuel Nes Shephard
Katherine Harrington
Binths
Mra
V. Robinson
Greenwood Ave
J. Eiriekaon
Lth
J. W. Woodhoune
First Ave. W
FB. Idle
47Th Ave
A. Fons
A1th Ave
Hoy
W. Metzenbaum
16Th N
Taabell Nelson
Alanka
Charles KB. Crane
First Ave
William C. Jones
City Honspital
Ruth KB
Stixrud
Labor Council delays action as board to report on telegraphers
The Central Labor Council with telegraphers delayed a special action until Saturday. War Labor Board members will report in Chicago on Western Union President Carlton failing to meet them. Local unions expect telegraphers to win their case.
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Labor Council
Central Labor Council Committee
War Labor Board
Carlton
Western Union
Chicago
Liberty Vaudeville Next Friday Night at Franken High
A Liberty vaudeville show will be held Friday at p.m. in Franken High School auditorium. Proceeds go to Division No. 10 by members of the patriotic service organization of that division.
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The
Franken High School
Patriotic Service Organization
Court Docket Reveals Multiple Desertion and Cruelty Allegations
Yesterday in district court the docket listed cases including Charlee H. Gilbert vs Maggie H Gilbert for desertion and George D. Lambert vs Margaret Lambert for desertion. Edward J L Baker faced Sue O Haker for cruelty while Taurea Goldfinch sued Edward Goldfinch for desertion and Dorian Jones challenged Charles H Jones for incompatibility. Other filings include Kitta Chambreau versus Edward Chambreau for cruelty Emily Preston against John J Preston for desertion Walter Tuite versus Agnes B Lute for desertion and Harry C Bye in a cruelly phrased suit.
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Perior
Charlee H. Gilbert
Maggie H Gilbert
George D. Lambert Ganinat
Margaret Lambert
Sue O. Haker
Edward JL. Baker
Taurea H. Goldfinch
Edward Goldfinch
Dorian Jones
Charles H Jones
S Kitta J. Chambreau
Edaward Chambreau
Emily Preston
John J. Preston
Walter A. Tuite
Agnes B. Lute
Ee Ann Bye
Harry C. Bye
Cevecess
Grace Brown
Nevin Arthur Brown
Alto
Reniek
General Mackenzen In Key German War Post
Amsterdam dispatch says Field Marshal Mackenzen was placed to head the resumption of the German offensive at headquarters in Belgium and work closely with Hindenburg and Ludendorff as Hindenburg recovers from illness.
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Helgium
Cologne
Mackenzen
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Freezone Corn Removal Claim Promises Painless Lift Off
An advertising copy touts Freezone as a magic corn remover from Cincinnati, claiming a few cents buys a bottle that instantly relieves pain and allows the corn to be lifted out with no soreness or irritation. It targets hard and soft corns and calluses between the toes.
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Cincinnati
Pre Natal Care Benefits and Misconceptions
Prenatal care is forethought medical care during pregnancy that reduces infant mortality and promotes healthier weights. It lowers maternal death and sickness, while enhancing infant welfare. it notes first month mortality cannot be cut postnatally and discusses dietary beliefs regarding milk production.
Rent Hogs and Land Tax Claim in The Star
WM McElhiney of Manchester Washington argues that Supreme Court rulings allow taxing the full rental value of land to fund wartime expenses. He urges applying this remedy to seize windfall gains from land values created by public activity, proposing a tax to capture those benefits.
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the Star
The
Star
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
WM. McElhiney
Manchester
Wash
Simpler fare transfer plan for Seattle streetcars
A. G. Ronslow urges a penny transfer fee during peak rush hours to fund streetcar crews. He argues this would improve service and remove excuses about staff shortages, noting the city’s bad commute and lengthy waits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Seattle
Traction Company
A. G. Ronslow
Interlake Ave
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Relief Story
Spring Valley Illinois woman Miss Karl Lawrence reports months of pain eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter extols relief for menstrual discomfort and urges others to seek guidance from the Wyeth Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Spring Valley
Ill
Lydia EB Pinkham
Karl Lawrence
Miss Lawrence
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Lydia BR. Wyham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Burleson Ho Roosevelt Battle Recalled in Dull Clash
Fragmentary notes recall a Burleson Ho Roosevelt clash described as tame and uninteresting like a pro wrestling bout. The piece references drum majors and cigars priced six and ten cents, with readers urged to recall the prior spectacle.
Pooled Q and A on love fashion and work ethic
A mother laments her son Harold's heartbreak over lacking style and seeks help. A reader replies telling him to spruce up. Gladys Canbee asks the oldest fruit riddle with the elder berry as answer. Rose Buddy jokes that bricklayers never play with their bats. A note ends with a wish to economize.
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MR. C. Grey
Harold
A Thrift Stamp a Day Keeps the Hun Away
A wartime morale note urges readers to save thrift stamps daily to support the war effort and promote national unity during the conflict era.
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Amsterdam
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Nanny — ‘Nabbers
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