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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
12
Portland reports that the Consumers' league will introduce a bill at the next Oregon legislative session to limit women to 48 working hours weekly. The measure mirrors California law but does not cap daily hours at eight, allowing more than eight hours five days a week with a half holiday on Saturday.
Emissaries from Pancho Villa met with the junta of the Legalistas in El Paso as U S authorities link Villa to a plan to lead field forces against Carranza. An overland Villista is reported crossing the Rio Grande, with U S agents noting a potential pact for Villa to act as commander in chief.
Shipbuilders rate Seattle Puget Sound as a leading shipyard region second only to the Delaware area in revived water carrier construction. Government figures show Seattle with 182,090 tons on the ways though total contract tonnage exceeds 400,000 tons, placing Seattle fifth behind Delaware Great Lakes Chesapeake Bay and San Francisco Bay.
J. E. Chilberg outlined plans by the Pacific Trading & Transportation Co to study commercial needs of China, Japan, South America, Australia, Russia and Siberia and supply them, regardless of whether the goods are made in Seattle. He spoke to Rotary club members on Wednesday.
Serbian and French forces reported several victories near Monastir as they gained ground. The Serbs seized a height along the Cerna river while French cavalry took control of bridges at Zwersda Goldborda and Laisica southwest of Lake Preeda.
Fire officials probed the cause of a blaze that destroyed a one story frame house at 4443 Rainier Ave and caused 700 in damage to two adjacent frame structures at 4437 and 4493 Rainier Ave. The fire began at 4443 Rainier Ave at 1 24 a m and none of the houses were occupied.
The steamer Cauto launched in Seattle September 25 and was chartered Wednesday by Williams, Diamond & Co. She will begin loading a cargo in mid November for San Francisco, where she will be laid on berth for Havana.
Wireless dispatch says part of the Russo Romanian force in Dobrudja fled into old Romania by crossing the Cernavoda bridge before the town fell to Mackenzen’s forces per semi official news agency reports.
On October 26 Col Roosevelt made his first stop of the day in Cedar Rapids Iowa as he sped toward Chicago for two major speeches to close his Western speaking tour aboard the Roosevelt train.
Mrs. Grenville Ross Pike of North Yakima, a leading advocate for birds and game in the Northwest, departs Seattle Thursday for Olympia to deliver talks in support of Washington's feathered folk.
Corporation Counsel Caldwell says only one of thirteen eligible employees receives damages for injuries in service. He notes most are barred by the statute of limitations, while two others have recovered through other means.
President Wilson, carrying a lucky piece given by a Philadelphia worker, travels from Bakersburg to Cincinnati for four speeches. He greets crowds along the route, noting strong showings of support despite Martinsburg’s Republican leanings where over 1,000 people clamored for a speech but he preferred work over talk.
Seattle manufacturers who buy raw materials in the East and sell finished goods fear higher freight costs due to rates taking effect January 1. Shipbuilders based contracts on tide water rates and now face a 20 percent rise on some steel products, prompting protests urged by railroads.
The Alaska railroad commission through its Seattle office has purchased supplies averaging 500000 dollars a month since March. Total expenditures via the purchasing agent amount to nearly 4 million dollars. With most supplies obtained, the department plans a lighter pace until spring.
U S Senator Jones of Washington will be the chief speaker at a Sunday rally in the First Presbyterian church at 3 p m in a dry campaign event Dr M A Matthews and G D Conger will also speak Further plans will be announced to push initiatives Nos 18 and 24 PARIS Oct 26 Artillery bombardments continued through the night on the Vaux sector northeast of Verdun with no new German counterattacks as officially reported.
Tips from a historic pamphlet on hair care emphasize neatness and grooming. It advises avoiding general cleansers and using specialized shampoos such as canthrax diluted in water. The method promises fluffy, richly colored hair and a healthy scalp that supports growth.
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