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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
11
The Star writer recounts a brutal Alaskan salmon ship experience with heavy seas, vermin, and a harsh bunkhouse, detailing a grim funeral for a Mexican worker and a brutal, poverty driven life among 72 men. Ill omens, scant water, and the harsh environment color the voyage north to the cannery.
In Los Angeles Judge Bum merfield lashes at Eastern husbands seeking California divorces. He criticizes “women sent out here to get divorces” as he grants a decree to Mrs. Hazel M. Norrie.
In Portland, Oregon, a Bull Run plant blast killed Ennis Townsend and injured Fred McKee and W. D. Butler. The accident occurred Wednesday, traced to a defect in a device linked to the motor generator.
Excerpts describe cannery labor in Alaska with mixed wages and harsh conditions. Workers, including Siwash and Chinese laborers, face six month contracts, deportment by cannery owners, and debt entanglement through housing, food, and opium. The narrator contrasts pay and treatment among ethnic groups and laments systemic control by canneries.
Miss Marion Kryl daughter of Chicago art collector Bohumir Kryl faces a $100000 wager if she marries before turning 30. The wealthy donor imposes the decision as a condition on her nuptials.
Funeral services for Eugene K. Paale a 27 year old World War veteran who died in Los Angeles October 24 were set for Bonney Wateon chapel Thursday at 3 p m He is survived by his widow his parents Mr and Mrs R Engle 707 18th Ave N four brothers and one alter Everett three eight hour shifts now worked at Weyerhaeuser Bomill here More work being done now at mill than at any previous time
Councilwoman Kathryn Miracle announced plans for a permanent organization to promote increased industrial activity and unity in Seattle. A citizens meeting at city hall Friday will draft laws and decide a name for the embryonic club, with members from the October 4 mass meeting and other locals in attendance.
An Everett Washington piece extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for female troubles including back and leg pains. It cites testimonials from local residents claiming improved health and energy after using the product.
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