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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
12
A fragmented catalog note lists Victor Records new releases with orchestras operas and artists such as John Baby's Arm John Steel Enrico Caruso Joseph C Smith's Orchestra and the American Quartet. Several titles include classic arias operas light opera and instrumental pieces with prices and formats.
Four thousand miners in 28 mines under unexpired union agreements are exempt from the strike. The move leaves 7,000 miners affected. State militiamen mobilized at Trinidad with rifles and ammunition, 500 more in reserve at Golden, and regular troops possible on Shoup’s call. In Kentucky, the labor department rescinded the strike order for Hopkins Webster and Christian counties, affecting 6,000 miners.
Miners demand six count day five day week and a 60 percent wage rise. Operators reject unless strike order is rescinded. Government restores fuel administration powers and coal distribution priority with military protection for at‑work miners. Public endorses voluntary coal rationing and protective measures.
The government seeks a temporary injunction to stop strikes under wartime authority. Judge Anderson notes the suit aims to protect the public during the war and asks about penalties under the Lever Act. The petition cites 37 contracts with coal operators to supply 387000 tons of coal daily.
Cold weather aids Leeda Scotland in its crusade against a cricket plague. The report mentions a treatment, Tene TREAT BROMS GENE tablets said to destroy germs and act as a laxative and toner. The text ends with garbled brand and signature data, but the core note is weather helping pest control.
Women’s gloves offered in multiple styles with cuff options and wool lining. Cape, Gauntlet, and Pull-on designs priced from 3.00 to 5.50, sizes 6 1/4 to 7 1/2, available in tan gray black and brown. Third Floor display.
Veilings feature small and large chenille dots in varying color blends. Prices range from 75 cents to 1 dollar 75 cents per yard. An unusual taupe hexagonal veil shows a Copenhagen scroll while another rust on brown mesh carries a brown scroll with price 1 dollar 25 cents per yard. MacDougall Southwich First Flees.
Men’s Silk Ties feature heavy silk four in hands with unusual values. Men’s shirts include Madras and Poplin in many new patterns. Sizes 14 to 17 1/4.
United Mine Workers estimate 500000 miners may strike at midnight seeking six hour day five day week and a 60 percent wage rise. Dispute centers on wartime contract. union expects expansion beyond current membership and protests may halt industrial activity for weeks.
President Wilson revokes January and February 1919 coal orders to restore price rules and market controls for bituminous and lignite coal. The fuel administration, Justice Department, and Garfield resume wartime powers as plans to direct distribution and prevent disruption proceed. General Pershing is in Washington for advisory matters, not troop movements.
An advertising piece urges readers to avoid neglect of dental health, linking abscesses to rheumatism and other ailments. It promotes expert dentists, board-certified staff, guarantees, and free examinations with no obligation, inviting early attention to dental care.
CHICAGO October 81 A coal famine will be cheated, said A J Casey coal magazine editor He added the strike will end before Chicago or any well stocked city runs into famine Casey said operators hope a week's shutdown of mines will satisfy radicals among the miners and that negotiations can then be attempted
Coal operators from the central competitive district convene in Cleveland for a conference that could delay the strike. Sixteen operators, four from each state, aim to decide whether to shut mines or run with non union labor. They represent about half the executive committee that met miners in Buffalo on September 25 for wage scale negotiations.
Pacific coast officials and wholesale dealers say a national coal miners strike will not disrupt supply. They expect monthly imports of 87,000 tons from British Columbia to continue and believe Utah mines will not be seriously affected. Coal should be conserved as warnings rise, though the coast relies mainly on oil for fuel.
Harrisburg reports an effort to merge Arbor day with Rural Life day to promote good roads and better home conditions as the main objectives.
An advertisement from Binyon Optical Co promotes optical services in Seattle vicinity. It mentions eye exams by a optometrist, eye care with affordable glasses, and pricing around $1.65 for lenses, highlighting urgency and accessibility of eyewear.
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