Labor federation opposes compulsory arbitration bill
The American Federation of Labor pledges strong resistance to any move in Congress to enact compulsory arbitration. The report lists aims including woman suffrage, Puerto Rican independence, government ownership of telegraphs and lines, a national child labor law, a broad eight hour standard, and broader government wage and training policies. The year saw 260K workers in 1,135 strikes. 218K new members. $2.708M in strikes costs. $2.264M death benefits and $1.069M sick benefits.
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Baltimore
Congress
The
American Oration of Labor
United
Regr
Prevent Dandruff and Hair Loss with Zemo Cure
A vintage promotion claims Zemo stops dandruff and hair loss by killing the dandruff germ and nourishing hair roots. It advertises a 25 cent bottle or 1.00 extrasize, usable as directed, antiseptic and non greasy, warning soaps and sham are harmful. From The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Japanese Dentist Wins American Girl's Love in College Romance
Miss Marie P. Cox of Evanston Illinois sails from San Francisco to Japan to wed Dr Tokyo Yamada a wealthy Osaka dentist. They met at Northwestern University Chicago he proposed before he left for Japan she accepts saying love over geography or race, and that his family plans an American bungalow for them. Mrs Misaki Shimadzu accompanies them.
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Marie P. Cox
Evanston, Il
San Francisco
Japan
Tokyo Yamada
Osaka
Cox
Northwestern University
Chicago
Yamada
Misa Cox
Grand theatres showcase sensational acts and vaudeville stars
Sunday crowds at the Grand Theatre marvel at Mme Schnell and her African lions, with acts by McGrath and Cutter and Roy and Francis. The Pencil Crew debuts a one reel film. Palace Hip features His Nobs the white rat in a sketch, plus The Original Four and others in a lavish bill. Orpheum presents The Witching Hour with Norman Hackett, while Oak Theatre showcases Midnight Follies and The Yellow Menace episode with Montie Carter and others.
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Mme. Schnell
McGrath
Cutter
Frank P. Hays
Roy
Francis
Edith Wilma and Company
Palace
Bertram-May Company
Earl Flynn
Nettie McLaughlin
Orpheum
Norman Hackett
Wilkes
Hackett
Jack Brookfield
George Rand
Lew Ellinger
Phoebe Hunt
OAK
Lodge of Elks
Oak Theatre
Montie Carter
Blanche Gilmore
Phyllis Gordon
Walter Spencer
Lou Davis
Tiny” Snyder
Seattle
Dancing Chicks
Crime fan dies amid scattered burglary clippings
Charles Arthur Pearse was found dead from a hemorrhage in his Stadem apartments room Sunday afternoon. Police found crime clippings about burglaries and hold ups across the United States in his possession. He was identified as the son of Mrs. Mary E. Pearse of Bloomington Illinois.
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United States
Charles Arthur Pearse
Stadem
Mary E. Pearse
Bloomington
Ill
Burnett's Christmas Bargain Sale In Seattle
Tomorrow morning at 9 o clock Burnett stores launch a sweeping sale across cut glass, plated ware, clocks and jewelry. Half priced items include $75 cut glass lamps for 37.50 and diamond rings cut from $300 to 150. Watches, lavalieres, and solid gold pieces are heavily discounted as the holiday rush drives traffic and profits.
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Seattle
Seth Thomas
Burnett's
Elgin
Waltham
Hampden
Sterling Silver at One-Fifth Off in Sale
The notice advertises a sale offering sterling silverware including spoons forks knives tea services vases and more at a twenty percent discount despite a monthly market rise of ten percent. It emphasizes not disappointing customers.
Rules of the Sale at Burnett’s strict cash terms
The notice states all purchases at Burnett’s sales must be paid in cash with possible deposits to hold selections. It asserts the same guarantees as usual and promises money back, no questions, if customers are not fully satisfied.
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Burnett
Burnett’s
The Seven Sins of Society in Love and Gluttony
The essay contrasts society as a class with society as all people and argues that gluttony in affections causes vast misery. It critiques greed's focus and urges attention to intimate hunger for understanding between lovers, warning against selfish indulgence.
Hair Dye Ad Promises Darker Locks With Q Ban
An advertisement touts Q Ban Hair Color Restorer claiming to darken gray hair by restoring color glands and restoring life to all strands. Sold for 50 cents at Barteil's Drug Store Seattle with mail order for out of town buyers. The surrounding text discusses love, jealousy, and communication in relationships.
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Randmother
Wyeth
Barteil’s
Seattle
Limit of human insight in love and tolerance
A meditation on love and wisdom noting that only those who love greatly are truly tolerant and generous enough to respect each other's reserves, suggesting humility in understanding others. The passage emphasizes restraint and mutual respect as key to deep affection.
Children in Canada observe Belgium Relief Day
Thousands of Canadian school children celebrate Belgium Relief Day to aid 2.5 million Belgian children relying on international aid. Proceeds from child organized entertainments go to the National Commission for Relief in Belgium, following similar British Empire events.
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Montreal
Can
Canada
Belgium
National Commission For Relief
British Empire
Northwest Sends Men to R. R. Meet
Northwest cites Tacoma Everett Spokane Walla Walla and Seattle to send Commercial Club and Chamber representatives to the national railroad discussion in Washington D C on November 17 and 18 under the Chamber of Commerce of the United States.
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Northwest
Tacoma
Everett
Spokane
Walla Walla
Seattle
Chambers of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Chamber of Commerce of the United
Wheelbarrow Ride Ends Seattle Bet Heavier Than Most
One of the heaviest election bets paid in Seattle was settled Sunday when L. L. Wold of the Scandinavian American bank rolled a wheelbarrow along 32nd avenue from Terrace Street to Yesterway. In the barrow sat Mrs. Planche S. Sage, a Wilson admirer.
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Seattle
L. L. Wold
Scandinavian American Bank
32Nd Ave
Terrace St
Yesterway
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Ottie Ardine
James Mullen
Alan Coogan
Lulu McConnell
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Helen Whipple
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Second Ave
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