Seattle Lands A Beauty Contest Winner Candidate
The Star announces Miss Blanche Mid Meton, a long distance operator from 1512 Summit Ave Beau mont apartments, as the Star’s entry in a nationwide telephone girl contest. The winner gets travel expenses to Chicago, a leading role in a film play, a $100 prize, and potential permanent company membership if she proves successful. The contest closes November 21.
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Chicago
Bessaway Film Co
Blanche
Mid- Meton
1512
Summit Av
Beaumont Apartments
Police clash over modern dances at city clubs
Police Lieut. Dolphin opposes the new walk dance style and seeks to block permits for the Bachelors Dancing Club after the chief weighs the censor’s view. Club members argue Dolphin acts as a moral arbiter, while the winter dance season hangs on the outcome and potential permit bans.
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Charles Dolphin
Louise Lang
Bachelors
Dolphin
Neleon
Hammeriock
Bombardment of Libau Reported by Baltic Fleet
News from London says Libau was bombarded by German Baltic squadron warships. The bombardment is linked to the departure from Helsingfors of the Russian naval forces in Finnish waters, apparently to confront the German fleet.
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London
Libau
Geramn Baltic
Helsingfors
Jobless Threats Stir Conference Over Hunger Crisis
C J Weber, unemployed representative, warned at a Central Council conference that violence would erupt if relief for starving married men and families is not provided. He criticized city and county officials and opposed using Hotel De Gink for relief, insisting hundreds of itinerants may swarm in for winter aid. Virginia McMechen vouched for dire needs and noted plans to supply De Gink with labor in exchange for food.
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C. J. Weber
Central Council of Rallies
Weber
Gink
Virginia McMechen
Hotel de Gink
Commission
Prosecutor elect Lundin vows action on fake ads
Lundin told the Ad club Wednesday noon he will enforce laws against fake advertising. He sought the club’s cooperation to remove advertising evils and improve trust in local business.
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Lundin
Ad Club
Are They Big Enough
The piece argues against militarism and a large U.S. army and navy. It defends a peaceful stance, notes Americans' isolation and contentment with small forces, and criticizes European militarism and the balance of power as a dangerous game. The author recalls personal wartime experiences and champions citizen soldiers over conscripts.
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Een
Hana
Ivan
Enry
Pierre
Hans
Await Excuse for Insult to American Flag
Washington cables report awaiting explanations from Ann Morgenthau in Constantinople and Captain Decker of the Tennessee regarding the Smyrna incident. The administration is expected to refuse Smyrna authorities support if belligerent, relying on German influence in Turkey. State Department fears for the Smyrna consulate and notes the Tennessee may be at Chios.
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Washington
Ann- Morgenthau
Constantinople
Decker
United States
Tennessee
Smyrna
State
Navy
Wilson
Germany
Turkey
State Department
Daniels
Chios
Union Officers Visit White House to Seek Federal Colorado Mines Action
A AFL committee led by United Mine Workers President White and including Vice President Hayes and Secretary Green met President Wilson in Washington. They urged federal possession and operation of Colorado coal mines, arguing only receivership could resolve the conflict as miners claim to have surrendered arms while operators arm strike-breakers and guards.
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Fred L. Boulique
STAR
United States
Uncle Sam
Agin
Gov’mint
America
Gen. Wooster
Tampa
Fla
Spain
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Philadelphia
White
United Mine Workers of America
Hayes
Green
White House
Wilson
Colorado
W C T U Chooses Seattle for 1915 Convention
Atlanta observers announced Seattle as the 1915 W C T U convention site after Mrs Margaret B Platt secured invitations from Gov Lister the Seattle Commercial Club and the Ministerial Federation The gathering is expected to draw about 1000 delegates to the city
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Seattle
Margaret B. Platt
Atlanta
Gov. Lister
Seattle Commercial Club
Ministerial Federation
Seattle Records Large October Trade Surplus
Seattle posted an October import total of 7 411 997 dollars, exceeding the previous best month by 1 200 705. Exports rose by 439 949 dollars in October relative to December, bringing the October total to 1 864 986 dollars.
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Seattle
S. E. Co Fires Forty Workers Over Unions
The street car company discharged 40 employees in the last four days without explanation. Most are members of the Order of Railway Employes, seen as a nucleus for union activity. Discharges were done with no notice, the men allege, and a bulletin board now lists names with the terse phrase These Men Discharged.
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Seattle
Order of Railway
David D. Henderson
The
Star
Henderson
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