Doubtful Chicago agency schemes to ship workers West
City Labor Commissioner Grout is offered $1 per man placed by the Foreigners Employment agency at 147 Washington Street Chicago. The outfit advertised for 500 men for railroad work in the state with cheap fares, drawing the concern of the local Federal union. Luces of Chicago agency claims a demand for laborers and says he can supply men from Chicago with transport, asking Grout to guarantee job promises. Grout denies a labor shortage and asks Illinois Bureau of Labor to investigate. Roa replies he will instruct Chicago public employment commissioners to probe.
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Grout
Mll
Foreigners Employment Agency
Whehington Street
Chicago
Thes
Luces
Chingo Agency
Mr. Grout
Illinois Bureau of Labor
David Roa
Bureau
Public Employment Commissioners of
Crased by Drm Crased by Drm Him Plunge A Knife
In Los Angeles a newlywed, William M Paxton, 2 months married, killed himself after a struggle with his wife in a dark room. The inquest heard details of a knife wound to his right side neck and heart after an evening at a dance hall on South Spring Street.
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The
Star
Los Angeles
William M Paxton
South Spring Street
Paxton C
The Gun Was Not Loaded
Mise Belle Beagley injured foot from accidental revolver discharge in Sprague Washington. Local reports say the weapon was believed not loaded and was being handled as a toy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague
Wash
Mise Belle Beagley
Meade and Cushman Address Voters in Wenatchee
Oct 11 report notes A. E. Meade and Congressman F. P. W. Cushman speaking to a large Wenatchee crowd. The item also mentions Olivette McLaren filing proceedings against Archi J. McLaren on grounds of and neon-support with a Seattle wedding dated October 10, 1992.
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Wenatchee
A. E. Meade
FP. W. Cushman
Olivette McLaren
Archi J. McLaren
Seattle
Unequ Heady's Turkish Baths Battle On Bank
Unequ Heady’s Turkish Baths faces a bank battle described in terse lines. The column notes ongoing tension and financial dispute surrounding the owner’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unequ Heady
Turkish Baths
Heady's
Revered Slater Named Pastor of Local Church
Rev. T. M. Slater of Bovine New York has been called to lead the Reformed Presbyterian church at Terry avenue and Olive street. He has purchased property at 1866 Bellevue avenue and will reside in town.
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T. M. Slater
Bovine
N. Y
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Terry Avenue
Olive Street
Mr. Slater
Bellevue Avenue
Pioneer Garner Dies in Grangeville Idaho
Jacob C. Garner former probate judge and longtime postmaster at Grangeville Idaho died. A pioneer he arrived in California via the Nicaragua route in 1845 and settled in Idaho many years ago.
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Grangeville
Idaho
Jacob C. Garner
California
Nicaragua
After Dug's Scalp The Rotund Manager Is Not Treating Them Right
Portland readers prep a petition with 700 signatures calling for Dugdale removal as Portland baseball manager citing de moralized play and a poor team record since he took charge. Citizens demand better sportsmanship and a chance for the home team to improve.
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Sires
Dugdale
Beattie
Portland
Portland Baseball Club
Maneager
Senator Billy Potts Marries Ida Chambers in Olympia
State Senator William G. Potts, manager of the Diller hotel, wed Miss Ida Chambers, daughter of A. H. Chambers of Olympia, at the bride’s parents home this morning. The couple, prominent Seattle social circles, plan to reside at the Diller upon return to Seattle in about two weeks.
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William G. Potts
Diller Hotel
Ida Chambers
A. H. Chambers
Olympia
Miss Chambers
Seattle
Manuel Lopez team to meet Bothell at Recreation Park
The Manuel Lopez baseball squad will face Bothell at Recreation Park next Sunday morning. Bothell recently beat Rainier city team two games to one, with 11 oclock start. A Keriston school district of 20 pupils was formed by the county superintendent, near Barneson. Yesler and Pontiac districts consolidate, new schoolhouse to rise east of Ravenna Park.
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Manuel Lopez
Bothell
Recreation Park
Rainier
Keriston
Barneson
Yesler
Pontiac
Ravenna Park
Hospital suit seeks estate funds from Beattle Deaconess Home
Morris Thomas as administrator of Francis Dugo’s estate sues Beatle General Hospital’s Beattle Deaconess Home Association. He alleges Dugo entrusted $995 to the association, with $45 hospital fees $10 services and $10 spending money, leaving $994 claimed to be in hand and to be turned over to the estate.
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Morris Thomas
Francis Dugo
Beattle Deaconess’ Home Association
Beatle General Hospital
Thomas
Dugo
Not Taxable Case in City Taxation Dispute
The Bradstreet Mercantile Agency sues County Treasurer McConnaughey before Judge Bell seeking to tax books in customers' hands claiming the books have no value and cannot be taxed. The agency argues taxation would set a dangerous precedent for other cities.
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Bradstreet Mer Catile
McConnaughey
Bell
Death of Mrs Gilda Hamlin Gilday
Mrs. Fan nie Hamlin Gilday wife of W V Gilday dies at 71 after residing in Beattle three years. Funeral at Mut terworth Sons chapel 2 90 this Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev James Carnes and Rev W A Major. Residence 1921 Second avenue. Native of Pennsylvania formerly of Whitemere.
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Fannie Hamlin Gilday
W. V. Gilday
Second Avenue
Mutterworth & Sons
Japanese Protected Cruiser Hit Mine in Pigeon Bay
The Japanese protected cruiser Helgen struck a mine in Pigeon Bay west of Port Arthur on September 1 and sank with four survivors. The report notes the loss of most of the crew in the incident.
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Torto
Helgen
Pigeon Bay
Port Arthur
Georgetown Woodmen of the World rivalries aim for membership gain
The Woodmen of the World lodges in Georgetown and Mallard challenge each other for the largest membership increase before December 1. Georgetown members are actively promoting growth to build one of the region’s largest lodges.
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Woodmen
Own
Mallard
Georgetown
Ballard
Districts Weigh In As Choppers Rally For City Contest
Urban districts and the choppers gather in fast fashion with strong interest in the contest. Phil Rolling, street planking contractor, aims to finish soon as Georgetown gains electric lights powered from Snoqualmie. Women of Woodcraft No 440 plan a premier October 20 entertainment at Hidrichs hall with dance and refreshments after. Eagles hold a grand ball next Saturday with wide attendance expected.
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Phil Rolling
Thin City
Georgetown
Snoqualmie Power House
Hidrich’s Hall
Eagles
Sweet Harmony Restored In Delaware Republican Confab
Delaware republicans of two factions reach a joint state ticket with J reston Lea as governor compromise. Union republicans will name lieutenant governor and other posts while regulars select attorney general treasurer and state auditor. Presidential electors are also aligned by both sides.
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Wilmington
Deb
Delaware
J’reston Lea
Remulac
Union Republicans
Econ
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Appa Eastern Outfitting Co. Inc
Fifth and Pike
Reliable Credit House
Hospital
Gilda
Aunk
Pigeon
Bertows
Ann
Dallard Choppers
Eggan @ Ericson
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Taitor
Per Abe
Sanipare
Sters
Allcock
Mitchell’s
Allcock’s
Dabney & Woodhouse
Iler Theater Sryiyie
Aes
John
Albert Hansen
Firet Ave
Complete Credit House
Furmioners
Frederick & Nelson (Inc
Seoe Soon’ and Stee Forestese
Smith Axminster and
Beauvais
Axminster Rugs
Mats
Bissell
Mas
Furnakers
Frederick & Nelson
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Itemes Photo Supply CO
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Gricage
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