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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
8
The National Association of Manufacturers reports in American Industries that many of its 3000 members foresee improved trade conditions and plan to add staff by December 1. A summary notes most manufacturers expect to increase payrolls, indicating cautious optimism across industries.
The article argues that 19 000 manufacturers with average size of 100 workers each will increase employment by at least sixty percent, reaching a rounded total near six hundred fifty thousand men based on the 1900 census figures and current trends.
Omaha Neb Nov 7 railroads released equipment and supply orders totaling 240 million dollars. The orders were placed before election day and depended on the campaign outcome.
Captain and Mrs. Jacob A. Muller of Alameda Calif expect their son Jacob Muller to return home for Christmas after eight years missing and legally dead. Insurance money paid on the policy has been returned when a letter from the son said he was alive in Washington state and would be home soon. He said he had roamed the world since leaving home.
The State Good Roads association will meet in Kennewick on November 19 and 20. Prominent leaders from across the state will attend and deliver addresses.
L M Centente cashier at Bank of Half Moon Bay is under arrest after confessing to stealing four thousand dollars by falsifying entries. The misappropriation was uncovered by President Goldman.
OCR fragment records a 2 30 p m reference and an offer linked to a church building and a reaction yesterday, mentioning Matthews and Pennsylvania. The legibility is poor and no clear events or outcomes are stated.
An employee of the Hotel Ditties fell down a flight of stairs yesterday after a mishap and sustained a chipped jaw. He was attended by doctors and kept under care.
Vienna reports Emperor William II arrived at Schoenbrunn Castle on a brief visit to Emperor Franz Joseph. The royal audience was part of German goodwill toward Austrian policy in the near East and drew large crowds cheering the monarchs.
The school board will enforce a compulsory vaccination order starting next week. Pupils at school Monday morning lacking vaccination or a physician certificate will be sent home. The Anti-Vaccination league may seek a writ of mandamus to challenge the order.
Seven men arrested at a Greek club were found guilty and fined 25 each by Judge Gordon after The Star led a gambling crackdown. Appeal bonds set at 200 apiece. Prosecution targets cigar stand operators A W Keller and Frank Grout with November 18 court date. Police aim to curb small gambling dens citywide.
Steamer Amatilla of the Pacific Coast company backed from the cannery dock at Blaine and caused propeller damage. Engines were put out of order, and she arrived yesterday afternoon in tow of the tug Wanderer. She will enter drydock for repairs before the next scheduled run to San Francisco.
Poultry fanciers in the Wenatchee area announce a show to be held next January.
In a divorce case Marit Ven strom accuses Andreas Johan Ven strom of drunkenness. The defendant admits seeking strong drink but argues her husband knew of the habit at marriage and has bought alcohol for her in saloons. She says he can drink large amounts without disturbing the peace.
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