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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
1
Samuel Gompers denounces the phrase business is business as a toxin that corrupts workers and justifies cruelty. He argues white Southern children toil in mills while Black children attend school, predicting future disenfranchisement and Black political ascendancy once literacy tests take effect.
A prisoner, Mike Donnelley from Whatcom County, climbed a water pipe to the building roof and used a rope to descend to an outer court then piled benches against the wall to escape around 6 o’clock last night. Guards and county officers with bloodhounds search the area today.
Secretary Bryan and President Wilson held a secret conference amid disquieting Mexican news. Reports from Vera Cruz and Mexico City warned of anti American sentiment. A possible American blockade of the Mexican coast and embargo relief for rebels were discussed as Congress eyed the issue.
Star reporter endures a terrible time with J. J. Hill at the Washington Hotel, detailing a tense encounter and public fracas. The clash centers on a quarrel over questions and access, illustrating press adversities faced by the correspondent.
Evelyn Nesbeith renounces labor activism and abandons her independent union label plans. She will enter a religious life, taking vows and continuing work under union oversight and guidance.
The Seattle Star reports James J. Hill, famed railroad builder, arrived in Seattle with a party of railroad men and financiers to inspect the local terminal. A light interview grew heated as Hill dismissed rumors about Carl Gray and mocked questions on his own retirement and return to leadership.
Abraham Levy aged 35 was run over by a car driven by Orville C Hatch of 1428 Ninth Avenue West. Levy died at Seattle General Hospital at 9 o'clock this morning after being struck Tuesday night.
A visibly intoxicated woman was removed from a recent public meeting after causing disturbance. The piece condemns the crowd and urges sympathy for the fallen individual, noting the men who contributed to her ruin were not challenged.
Advertisement notes a young man starting as a stenographer at Hyatt Owelle located at 4th and Pine, implying a pathway into business leadership through early clerical work.
A petition signed by several hundred citizens asks Rol Bridges to run again for port commissioner. It argues that his withdrawal now would prejudice public interests and presents him as the most qualified man for the position.
Four consecutive coupons numbered from The Seattle Star plus 15 cents entitle the holder to a 65 cent Army Pennant. Pennants sent by mail require 5 cents extra per pennant. Submit at The Seattle Star office 1307 Seventh Ave Seattle or mail your redemption.
Gov. Ralston mobilizes 3000 state troops to quell rioting as martial law looms in Indianapolis. Strikers propose arbitration. company refuses, deploying 250 strikebreakers amid a citywide disruption. Barn housing, $4 daily pay for strikebreakers. demand stood at $2.82 for nine hours.
Robbers broke into the Snoqualmie post office shortly after 3 am and took $300 in cash while leaving stamps. The Fall City office had no cash and nothing was taken. The sheriff’s office was notified at noon and sent deputies to the scene.
The United States Senate confirmed Henry White of Bellingham to succeed Ellis De Bruler of Seattle as immigration agent here. White will assume the office immediately upon receipt of official notice from Washington. White is a lawyer of Bellingham.
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