Immigrants Sparks Clash Over Taft Veto and Labor Safety
Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor denounces Taft for vetoing a restrictive immigration bill. He warns Pacific coast workers of rising cheap foreign labor tied to the Panama Canal opening, urging the Western Labor Immigration Congress to act and plan a response.
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Taft
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Western Labor Immigration Congress
Labor Temple
Mississippi
J. H. Bolton
Central Labor Council
E P. Marsh
State Federation of Labor
B J. Stack
Congress
Oregon
Washington
Bsg
Con
House
Senate
Paget
Trés
Bethlehem Steel Works
Committee of Congress
Pacific
Rican Federation of Labor
K. B. Toker
U. S. Immigration Service
Honeymoon Demand From Mayor Mitchell's Wife
Mrs. Mitchell, wife of John Purroy Mitchell the newly elected New York mayor, declares she will insist on a honeymoon soon. She is a tireless worker and enthusiastic hostess who prefers activity over society and is athletically inclined.
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New York
John Purroy Mitchell
Mitchel
End of Revival Fills First Presbyterian Church
About 2000 people attended closing services of a revival campaign at the First Presbyterian church on Thursday night. Dr Matthews delivered a sermon titled The Abiding Presence of Christ. Several listeners wept and the audience rose as a sign they intend to live better lives.
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First Presbyterian Church
City Plans Municipal Day Parade During Potlatch Week
Councilman Max Wardall appointed by the city judiciary committee to confer with Walter Foster, president of the Seattle Carnival, about coordinating Municipal day during Potlatch week. The Municipal day parade would enhance the Potlatch celebration.
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Max Wardall
Walter Foster
Seattle
City to inspect 1500 feet of sewer. joints under scrutiny
The board of public works authorized City Engineer Dimmock and Superintendent Case to uncover 1500 feet of 15 inch sewer laid in BE. Slat St. and connecting streets amid bribery charges against J. Donofrio's contracting firm. The move aims to verify if clay pipe joints are properly cemented.
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J. Donofrio
Board of Public Works
Dimmock
Case
BE. Slat St
Vancouver murderers Clark and Davis await hang date
Norman F. Clark and Frank Davis were found guilty of murdering Police Constable Archibald on May 27. They were sentenced yesterday to be hanged on January 15.
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Vancouver
B. C
Norman F. Clark
Frank Davis
Archibald
Gwyne to Speak at AFL Convention in Seattle
Medlvor H. Gwyne, British delegate, arranged to address fellow countrymen at 3 p m on Sunday November 16 at the Welsh Presbyterian Church in Seattle about the American Federation of Labor convention activities.
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Medlvor H. Gwyne
Great Britain
American Federation of Labor
Seattle
Jehurch
Pennants Coupon No 113 Offer by The Seattle Star
Four coupons consecutively numbered from The Seattle Star give a 65 cent Pennant when presented with 15 cents at The Star office. Army Pennants are out. Pennants mailed with 5 cents postage each. Bring or mail to The Seattle Star at 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
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Star
Army
Seattle Star
Union St
Owners to Arbitrate Car Strike in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Street Car Corporation declares it will arbitrate the strike amid public opinion turning against the firm. Citizens and workers weigh impact as negotiations begin, with officials signaling a formal process to resolve labor disputes.
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Indianapolis Street Car Corporation
Willing Striking Workers Press for Immediate Arbitration
In Indianapolis on November 7 struck traction workers urged immediate arbitration of their differences before the state public service commission. The company, which had rejected earlier offers, faced growing public opposition and sympathy from militiamen. A general strike threat loomed as troops surrounded the city while Governor Ralston considered steps to avert martial law and settle the dispute.
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Indianapolis
Traction Company
State Public Service Commission
Sffakers
Gov. Ralston
Divorce Granted After Separation Plea
Harold Forrest applied for separation from his wife Gertrude E. Forrest and obtained a divorce. He cited continual unpleasant home life despite claims of social and personal friction including a starva tion specialist involved with children from a former husband.
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Linda Fh. Hazzard
Harold Forrest
Gertrude E. Forrest
Den of Glamis Arrives in Seattle With Hindu Crew
The Royal Mail Steam Packet liner Den of Glamis captained by A. Low reaches Seattle from Europe and the Orient. The 45 crew members are Hindus recruited at Colombo Ceylon and praised by officers as skilled sailors. This is the ship's first visit to the port.
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den of Glamis
A. Low
Royal Mail Steam Packet Line
Seattle
Europe
Orient
Colombo
Ceylon
Young Seattle Boy Accused in Halloween Dynamite Plot
Owen Heston, 17, is charged with placing dynamite caps to blow up Hazel Frane's home at 819 Brandon Ave Seattle. Hazel, 17, reportedly resisted and persuaded by her mother to end the romance. The incident occurred a night before Halloween. a second cap was found at the Frane back door. Heston, who resides at 56023 S4th No 8, allegedly confessed. His father posted $1,500 bail.
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Owen Heston
Owen
Hazel Frane
Heston
Brandon
Seattle
Fran
Hazel
Hallowe'en
Young Owen
S4th No. 8
San Francisco
Marian Bennett
Question on repayment deferred by street committee
New York report notes the street committee again delays the decision on repaying Seconday from King to Pikesta, set for Thursday, November 20. Separately, Dr. Harvey W. Wiley tells an advertising men’s dinner that private detectives searched his desk recently to prove he profited from his work.
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King
Pikesta
New York
Harvey W. Wiley
Snap Shots At Big News Break Down Jewish prejudice in Berlin case
Nov. 7 defense attorney Grousenberg continued argument focusing on breaking prejudice against Jews rather than evidence. Verdict seemed unlikely by Saturday night as jurors grapple with bias influencing decision.
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Kiev
Grousenberg
Berlin
Hie
Vic and eluding unions in the New Richmond lobby
Fred L. Boalt recalls a Seattle hotel lobby gathering of AFL delegates where Vic tests strangers by occupation. The scene identifies William F. Kramer secretary of the Blacksmiths' Union, C. M. Feider organizer of the Journeymen Barbers' International Union, Matthew Woll president of the International Photo-Engravers' Union, a railroad passenger agent, and ends with Frank Morrison, secretary of the Federation of Labor, as Gomper’s ally in the crowd.
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Andel
New Richmond
Seattle
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Chicago
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Kramer
Blacksmiths
C. M. Feider
Los Angeles
Journeymen Barbers’ International Union of America
Feider
Matthew Woll
International Photo-engravers’ Union
American Photo-Engraver
Omnes
Frank Morrison
Federation of Labor
Samuel Gomper
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