National Labor War Looms Over Mayor Recall and Adamson Law
New York reports a looming clash as employers form the National Industrial Conference Board to oppose the Adamson eight hour law. The group, representing 8 trillion dollars in capital and 7 million workers, aims to curb labor influence and push for stricter industrial regulation. Meanwhile railroads prepare to challenge the eight hour law in courts nationwide as talks with labor partners falter.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Police Reporter Recalls Date With Ern estine Schumann Heink
A Seattle police reporter recounts a three year old private date with soprano Ernestine Schumann-Heink. He describes her letters, a Halloween 1913 concert, and his mixed review prompting a sharp reply from the singer. He returns to Seattle and dismisses recall talk.
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Mme. Schumann-Heink
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Star
Austria
Berlin
Mne
Ernestine
Tacoma
Wash
Awell
Seattle
Ernestine Schumannheink
Jake
Mme, Schumann-Heink
Mme
Schumann-Heink
Moore
Franco-Serbian forces near Monastir drive back Bulgars
Russian language clipping reports Gen Serrail's Franco-Serbian army advancing through snow and rain to within four miles of Monastir as Cerna sector positions are prepared. Berlin confirms new German defenses while Sofia notes a northward return toward Tepawiza and Cigol. French troops seize part of Pressoire in night assault amid 60,000 Teutons facing the line. King George congratulates Gen Haig on three days of success at Ancre. Developments also cover local Seattle unrest with I W W murders, recall talk, and a planned free speech meeting.
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Monastir
Serrail
Paris
Berlin
Cerna
Cerna River
Teutons
Sofia
Tepawiza
Cigol
Pressoire
King George
Haig
Ancre
Railway Heads to Join Nation Wide Fight for 8 Hour Day
Baltimore leaders of four railroad brotherhoods plan to address the American Federation of Labor to push for an eight hour workday across all crafts. Labor officials expect a broad coalition with the federation and aim to win change through direct negotiation rather than legislation.
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United Press
Baltimore
Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
Federa
England Accepts Plan To Limit Food Dictatorship
United Press reports England approves the government food dictatorship plan. The first actions target sugar use in confectionery, animal feeding, and waste of white flour and potatoes. Prices show sharp rises, with eggs, toes, fish, and sugar nearly doubled since before the war.
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London
England
United Kingdom
Walter Runciman
Covent Garden
They All They All Married
An ad promotes Cap'n Eri a new weekly novel on The Star’s page about the New England coast inviting readers to await each evening.
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New England
Japanese Labor Move Backlash Spurs AFL Plan
In Baltimore on November 16, Andrew Furuseth of the Seamen’s Union rejects Japanese or other Orientals joining the AFL. He says no foreign entry to the federation and warns it could open the door to thousands of Oriental laborers. Japanese leader B. Suzuki proposes sending Samuel Gompers to Japan to organize Nippon’s workers.
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Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Andrew Furuseth
Seamen's Union
Furuseth
B. Suzuki
Samuel Gompersa
Japan
Workers of Nippon
Permits Issued for $87,000 Building Projects
The department of buildings issued permits on Wednesday for construction projects totaling 87 thousand dollars. The announcements named the properties and involved builders seeking to erect new structures in the city limits.
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Department of Buildings
No Horse, He Rides Goat Headline From Hachita
Joe Torrance, famed goat ranch owner, after losing half his horses in a Mexican raid and selling his rent to the U S army, has trained his largest billy goat to saddle as a novelty.
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Hachita
N. M
Joe Torrance
U. S. Army
Three Hundred Jitney Drivers Arrested in Portland
Portland report states three hundred jitney drivers were arrested for operating without city franchises. Fifty deputies aided the police in rounding up all drivers on the streets and they were moved to police HQ for processing before Judge Langguth.
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Portland
Langguth
Whitefish Mail Carrier Offers Training Formula
Ole Liefson of Minong Michigan offers his fish training method to the German government for 25 dollars. His trained whitefish carries mail in a waterproof band from Minong to his brother’s home on Keweenaw Point.
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Minong, Mich
Ole Liefson
Minong
Liefson
Keweenaw Point
Women Jurors Award $15,000 in Seattle Auto Crash
John Robert Hines and his brother Walter were awarded 15000 damages by a 12 woman jury in Judge Albertson's court for their mother's death after a Milwaukee engine struck their car near Seattle on January 10. The suit, brought by guardian Nora Iimnes McCoy, originally sought 25000.
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John Robert Hines
Walter
Albertson
Seattle
Nora Iimnes McCoy
Eight Women Play at Y M C A Star Lyceum
The Lyceum Arts Conservatory eight woman ensemble will perform music and drama at 8 15 Friday night in the YMCA auditorium as part of the Star Lyceum course.
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Y. M. C. A. Star Lyceum
Son Mother Debate Over Willie’s Golf Outing
A courtroom-style line pits a mother refusing Willie’s wish to join his father at a golf outing against a judge setting limits on a child’s listening to parental activities.
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Willie
Bootlegging Saint Bernard Captured With Whisky Load
A Saint Bernard belonging to Seattle Electric Co. attorney James B. Howe was found with a quart bottle half full of whisky tied to its collar. Police captured the dog and bootlegging suspect Bob on Sixth Ave S near King Street at 2:30 am. Bob was released on personal recognizance by Chief Beckingham.
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James B. Howe
Seattle Electric Company
Thersday
Hob
Sixth Ave. S
Kinget
Landon
Wilson
Howe
Bob
Beckingham
Lister Urges One House for Legislature Reform Plan
Gov Lister advocates a single legislative chamber and fewer members at a Woodrow Wilson Independent league banquet in the Commercial Club. He cites past sessions controlled by five men and proposes 25 members total, replacing the 97 representatives and 42 senators. Other speakers included Ole Hanson and several civic leaders.
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Lister
Woodrow Wilson Independent League
Commercial Club
Wilson
Ole Hanson
BE. C. Snyder
R. P. Oldham
W. K. Sheldon
Frances Axtell
M. A Matthews
Otto Case
George Turner
G. F. Cotterill
D. J. Williams
Frank Gates
Frederick Housman
Letter from bootlegger Fred Russell shares town pride
Police found a letter by Fred Russell the former heavyweight boxer, written to Bill Gray in San Francisco. He describes bootlegging profits, a room, and $120 earned from five gallons, praising the town while noting reports of saloons being busted. He mentions staying in the area. Kate Gianovelli is also named in the arrest.
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Bill
Tom
Seattle
Fred Russell
Kate Gianovelli
Bill Gray
Mason Ast
San Francisco
Oregon and U. O. W. Compete for Place
Eugene notches show of confidence as Oregon earns West representation to the Tournament of Roses game. The selection of the Western squad will be made by the committee in Pasadena next Saturday with Washington and Oregon as leading contenders.
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Eugene
Oregon
Pittsburg
Pasadena
Bezdek
Washington
How to Reduce High Cost of Family Flivver
W A Wicks of the Franklin-Wieks Co will lecture Thursday night at the Y M C A on Keeping Down Operating Costs. All auto drivers and owners are invited. The lecture is free.
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W. A. Wicks
Franklin-Wiecks Co
Fierce Counter Attack Launched On Six Mile Front
London reports an unceasing series of attacks across six miles of the Franco British front. Gen Haig notes shelling north and south of the Ancre and a largest German thrust yet. British and French forces press gains while the line holds with heavy combat.
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London
Haig
Ancre
Teutons Take Saillisel in Eastern Village Fight
Sayville dispatch says German troops have stormed and captured the eastern part of Saillisel from French forces, according to the war office statement issued today.
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Berlin
Sayville
Saillisel
War Office
Rumanians Withdraw From Areful After Violent Battles
Romanian forces retreated from Areful toward Radacinesti on the right bank of the river after a series of violent combats. Officials said Romanian positions in the Jiul valley were successfully maintained.
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Bucharest
Areful
Radacinesti
Jiul
Alaskan suit seeks fifty thousand for breach of promise
Margaret Strand testifies in Superior Judge Gilliam's court that Peter Malone promised marriage, urged her to go to Seattle, then married another. Strand claims Malone rich with hundreds of thousands in assets and earns about seventy five thousand yearly. The Alaska romance ended in supposed plans for a marriage unfulfilled.
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Northland
Gilliam
Margaret Strand
Peter Malone
Seattle
Mire. Strand
Norway
Malone
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