Author Explains Eight-Hour Bill Aimed at Farmers and Workers
W Kingery drafts universal eight hour law, outlining farmer friendly provisions. The measure allows gate to gate eight hours plus two hours for chores, with flexible daily scheduling and overtime pay. It targets unemployment, better markets, and shared prosperity, while permitting emergency extensions and nurse staffing if needed.
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Kingery
W. Hm, Kingery
Pomona Grange
Grange
Pierce County
Washington
Ex Gov Hanley Joins Flying Squadron in Seattle Campaign
Ex Gov Frank J Hanley of Indiana arrives in Seattle leading the third division of the Flying Squadron to address base meetings at Dreamland rink with Ira Landrith Oliver Stewart Fred Butler Miss Vera Mullen and J B Lewis About 3000 heard the second division Monday Meetings were chaired by Councilman Ira D Lundy at Dreamland and other gatherings were held in Plymouth church Speakers argued liquor traffic promotes prosperity while opposing voices urged limits The Flying Squadron campaign concludes Tuesday night
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Indiana
Seattle
Dreamland Rink
Hanley
Ira Landrith
Oliver W. Stewart
Fred Butler
Vera K. Mullen
J. B. Lewis
Flying Squadron
Ira D. Lundy
Dreamland
Plymouth
Coola J. Wayhargen
Clinton W. Howard
Howard
Prohibition to Continue After War Says Czar
October 27 reports that czar orders vodka ban to persist for peasant benefit, despite wartime. The announcement follows the sale ban and aims to sustain public welfare after the conflict ends.
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Petrograd
Hostage Release After Payment in Occupied France
Paris reports that the mayor and the deputy of La Ferte-nous-Jouarra were seized by German forces and freed after a payment of ten francs each. The exchange underscores the wartime coercion facing small towns in occupied France.
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Paris
la Ferte-nous- Jouarra
British War Office Calls 1000 Railroad Experts for French Railways
The British War Office issued a call for 1,000 expert railroad men to assist in operating the French railways. The appeal seeks skilled technicians to support logistics and transport during wartime.
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London
British War Office
Dolly Madison on facial cosmetics and mercolized wax origin
The piece quotes Dolly Madison criticizing social pressure against makeup and praising mercolized wax as a cheap safe alternative. It claims cold cream and mercolized wax remove lifeless skin and blemishes overnight, revealing a fresher complexion. The ad-like passage touts a product with quick rejuvenation effects.
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Dolly Madison
Chicago News
Hanson Talks to Crowds in Pierce County
Ole Hanson progressive candidate for U S senator spoke to over 4000 people in Pierce county. He addressed four meetings at Northern Pacific car shops Valhalla Polish and McKinney halls with jammed attendance. He urged raising national labor conditions to the West’s higher level while critics favor reduction. Burns Poe predicted Hanson will carry Pierce county by a larger margin than Jones and Black combined.
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Ole Hanon
United States
Pierce County
Northern Pacific
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Polish Hall
McKinney Hall
Hanson
Burns Poe
Pro Kreserve
Ole Hanson
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Black
Supreme Court Lets Blethen Stay On Ballot For Wreckmaster
Col Alden J Blethen remains on the democratic ticket for wreckmaster after the supreme court reversed Judge Tallman ruling that nominees from minimal votes must not appear on the official ballot. The court also allows Fred Nelson estate senator candidate and William Gaines socialist nominee for county treasurer to withdraw after direct applications.
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Alden J. Blethen
Wreckmaster
Supreme Court
Tallman
Blethen
Fred Nelson
William Gaines
Steam Schooners Adeline Smith and Brea Collide in Fog
In dense fog near Hureka two steam schooners, the Adeline Smith and the Brea, collided causing damage to both vessels. No injuries reported. Coast guard inquiry underway.
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Adeline Smith
Brea
Hureka
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