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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1916

Page

5

Labor Day Celebrations Stampete Woodland Park Rally

About 13 000 organized labor members filled Woodland Park for a Labor Day event with games in Dream pavilion and a large family gathering. Mothers chatted under trees as H Keene of the Boilermakers and B Brannigan of the Bakers sparred in friendly competition. The Black Diamond first aid team staged a coal mining safety demo while 8000 Tacoma marchers joined the eight hour bill celebration. In Everett James Duncan of Seattle Central Labor Council spoke and the Black Manufacturing Co joined the parade. In Walla Walla EK P Marsh, president of the State Federation of Labor, urged war prevention and criticized anti employment rulings by the supreme court.

Oodland Park Dream Woodland Iidren H. Keene B. Brannigan Jentoft Black Diamond Tacoma Seattle Everett James Duncan Central Labor Council The Black Manufacturing Co EK. P. Marsh State Federation of Labor Walla Walla Supreme Court

Circus Wagons Cause Property Damage Across Town

Circus wagons from Barnum & Bailey damaged several city fixtures after a Monday night move to the railroad yards. Police reports list a broken mailbox a damaged fire hydrant and multiple light standards. One wagon struck a Cecil hotel auto bus jarring the roof.

First Ave Madison St University Pike Union Cecil Hotel

Great crowds greet Wilson on West Virginia trip

On board the presidents special President Wilson said these have been the finest receptions I have ever received. He noted strong enthusiasm in West Virginia and Kentucky during his journey though non political in tone. He plans to address the National Woman Suffrage Association convention in Atlantic City on Thursday.

Robert J. Bender Huntington W. Va Wilson West Virginia Kentucky Atlantic City National Woman Suffrage Association

Workmen in Japan Display Employer on Caps

Workers in Japan wear caps stamped with their business and employer’s name, making affiliation visible on site. The practice signals workplace identity and helps public recognition of tradesmen at work.

Japan

Hughes Fares Through Nashville Rally Amid Hostility

Charles E. Hughes faced a hostile Nashville audience at the Ryman last night while Lincoln proponent Mrs Hughes stood beside him His rebuke of the Wilson era and tariff policy drew Southern cheers as he urged a Republican victory to end perceived government inefficiency.

Lexington Hughes Ryman Nashville Wilson

Dream Attack Leaves Man Hospitalized In New York

Albano Petrela steamship cook woke on Third Ave and Wall St to see five men all Italians one armed with a gun and the others with clubs. He was struck and left with a sore lump on the head but says no money was taken. He is resting at the city hospital.

Albano Petrela Third Ave Wall St City Hospital Yakich War Second Ave Union St Guy Carleton Tom Hayden M. L. Brewer

Montene grin thug’s street gaspipe attacks stun six onlookers

George Yakich, a Montenegrin, was released from a six month sentence Monday and, hours later, attacked three men with a gaspipe at Second Ave and Union St while arguing over war. Victims H J Peters 38, WA Kraghbon 42, and Charlie B Gilmore 59 were hospitalized with head injuries. police and officials consider possible insanity commitment.

George Yakich Second Ave Union St H. J. Peters Post St W A. Kraghbon Farmer Palatine Ave Charlies B. Gilmore San Diego Cal British Columbia

Natty Bandits Hold Up Driver for 20 Cents

Two nattily dressed men held up E. Barnard, an auto driver, at 4 a.m. using a pearl handled pistol. They fled after finding only 20 cents, arguing over payment as Barnard’s four riders planned two legs of the journey to 75th Street and Greenwood Avenue and 15th Avenue and Leary.

E. Barnard Barnard 75Th St Greenwood Ave 15Th Ave Leary

French and British Drive Pushes Germans Back on Somme Front

Allied forces report renewed gains from south of the Somme with French troops storming Soyecour and seizing Chilly outskirts as about 3000 prisoners are taken. German reserves prepare counter moves while France deploys secret 40 centimeter guns in the advancing offensive.

Teuton Soyecour Chilly Somme Chaulnes France

Chesterfield Cigarettes Promise Mild Yet Satisfying Experience

The copy claims Chesterfield cigarettes uniquely balance mildness with satisfaction. It argues most brands fail to satisfy despite mild flavor, attributing Chesterfields’ distinct blend to years of tobacco experience and large-scale leaf purchases from global fields.

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