WEDDING INVITATION FOR MISS JESSIE WILSON REPORTED
A lively wedding invitation circulates for Miss Jessie Wilson, while a cabinet member addresses a labor convention in Calumet Michigan about a strike. Rich Chinaman is held as a white slaver in a related court case with names of girls appearing in his book.
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Tre Toy
Seattle
Chi Toy
Toy
Portland
Debonair Young
Pacific Northwest
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Wilson urges federal labor agency to curb company greed in Calumet strikes
Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson told the American Federation of Labor that a federal employment bureau under the Labor and Postal departments could gather and post labor information. He cited Calumet strikes, described corporate profits, and proposed a nationwide post office delivery of labor conditions and strike status. He suggested a bureau of labor information to locate jobs, record wages, unions recognized, and whether strikes exist, posted daily in post offices.
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Labor Insurgents Push Industrial Unionism At AFL Seattle
Insurgent faction at the American Federation of Labor convention in Seattle pushes industrial unionism to end craft disputes. A recent strike over jurisdiction among carpenters and sheet metal workers disrupted work at the L C Smith building, halted by a truce arranged by Dom Al D Alessandro. Two bylaw changes aim to unify organizing and protect workers across multiple crafts.
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Registration drive for county election at Prefontaine Building
Voters urged to register for December 6 election in King County covering creation of a logged off land district, port commissioner, and three school directors. All citizens meeting residency rules may vote. registration required at Prefontaine Building opposite City Hall.
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Port Commission to Present Lake Dock and Ferry Measures
Voters will decide December 6 on three improvement propositions from the port commission. They call for building docks on Lake Union at a county already-purchased site, acquiring and upgrading lakefront docksites on Lake Washington, and constructing a ferry to run from Vashon Island to the mainland.
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Peru Earthquake Kills 200. Thousands Homeless in Lima
An earthquake in Conzo killed 200 people and left about 3,000 homeless. News reached Lima last night and authorities ordered an inquiry to assess damage in nearby areas.
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Peru
Cnnzco
Anthony Comstock Courts a Battle at Carnegie Hall
New Yorkers await a clash over Miss Christabel Pankhurst writings on the social evil to be sold at Carnegie Hall on November 24. Anthony Comstock has forbidden sale, while Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst plans to address the event with her daughter present. Suffragists threaten to resist.
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New York
Anthony Comstock
O. H. P. Belmont
Christabel Pankhurst
Carnegie Hall
Emmeline Pankhurst
Belmont
Comstock
Gas Kills Two Men in Seattle Room
Gas fumes yesterday claimed two victims at 417 Yesterday, M. F. Gorman and R. Doherty. Their bodies were found Tuesday afternoon in a room rented by Gorman. It is believed one man accidentally burned on the gas when they retired Monday night. Gorman was a marine engineer. Doherty a marine oiler.
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R. Doherty
Gorman
Doherty Marine Oiler
Spencer attacks attorney in court over murder case
In Wheaton on November 12, Henry Spencer charged in court and struck attorney A. Zemon who had been representing him in the murder trial of Mrs. Mildred Allison Rexroat, a Chicago dancing teacher. Sheriff Kuhn and two deputies restrained the assailant.
Judge Glasgow Closes Defense in Miller Case
Judge Glasgow continued the defense in the Miller murder trial in Judge Gilliam's court. He argued the prosecution framed the case and challenged testimony by witnesses including Mrs. Michelson saying the state rushed to build a narrative. Prosecutor Murphy will finish the arguments. jurors may be deliberating tonight.
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Peter Miller
Gilliam
Michelson
Hugh McMahon
Carroll
Tom Page
Murphy
Blair weighs warrants against SP leaders in labor case
Sacramento reports deputy state labor commissioner John S. Blair plans to issue warrants for the arrest of William Sproule and other Southern Pacific officials on charges of violating the law requiring immediate payment to discharged employees. Blair cites numerous worker complaints about weeks of delay before checks arrived.
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Sacramento
John S. Blair
William Sproule
The
Southern Pacific
Blair
Mackay Returns From Europe With Children
Clarence H. Mackay arrived back from Europe today with his two children John and Ellen. When asked about a potential suit over his voice he refused to discuss domestic affairs, saying it is impossible at this time.
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New York
Clarence H. Mackay
Europe
John
Ellen
Mackay
Pennants Coupon No 117 Offer from The Seattle Star
Four consecutive Star coupons numbered 117 can be exchanged at The Seattle Star for a 65 cent pennant when 16 cents are included. Nebraska pennants are available by mail for 5 cents extra per pennant. Send or bring to The Seattle Star office at 1307 Seventh Ave near Union St.
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Nebraska
Seattle Star
Seventh Ave
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