John Mitchell to visit Seattle amid coal mine strikes
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers plans a late November visit to Seattle for the AFL convention and to discuss settlement of coal strikes at Ren ton and Issaquah mines. The story notes 6000 Washington miners with 4400 in the union and claims $4 000 a month funded to sustain the strike.
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United Mine Workers OF America
Renton
Issaquah
John Mitchell
Ted Mine Workers of America
Isbor
United States
Sette
San Francisco
American Federation of Labor
Washington
United Workers
Ington
Columbus
David
David Mitchelsow
John
Ncces Gitcorn
Illinois
National Executive Committee
Washington Coal Mines
E. D. Ryan
Mitnois
United Mine Workers
Thomas Gibson
Hole
Gibson
John Hutchinson
Oregon
British Columbia
Grant
Seattle Electric
Mr. Hutchinson
Hill
Pacific Coal Company
Seattle Electric Company
Battle Near Mukden Reports Big Forces Advancing
Rome dispatches state Italian squadron ships clashed with Russian vessels at Port Arthur and withdrew with damage. Militaire report says Mukden battle imminent with Kuropatkin leading about 260000 troops and 800 guns facing similar Japanese strength. Four Japanese armies move along the Russian line as Chinese in the region crowd toward Mukden.
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Italia Militaire
Mukden
Rt. Petersburg
Militaire
New Street Railway Plans 60 Mile Circle North of Lake Washington
Seattle, Everett and Skagit Electric Railway officials announce surveys complete and franchises secured for a 60 mile electric line from Renton circling the Cascades to Beattie and back, connecting Renton Issaquah Monroe Snohomish and Everett. The project includes three core companies, backed by an eastern syndicate, with water rights secured on the Tolt river and no stock on sale. Officers named: W. H. Gilson president P. J. Farley vice president and treasurer Edwin S. Gill secretary.
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Fiest
Seattle, Everett & Skagit Electric Railway Company
Billio
John McQuade
Lake Washington
Renton
Cascades
Cherry Valley
Bnohomish
Everett
Beattie
Pp. J. Farley
Ths
Issaquah
Iseiquah
Tom
Novelty
Monroe
Bnokbomish
Lowell
Farley
Seattle, Everett & Skagit Electric Railway
Seattle, Renton & Tolt Electric Railway
Cherry Valley Eilectric Railway
Eastern
Porsible
Tolt
King
Snohomish
Sesaquah
Cherry
Sudttor
W. H. Gilson
P. J. Fareley
Edwin 8. Gill
Unions Organize for Laundry Workers in Seattle Pact
A new Laundry Workers union is launched in Seattle with hundreds of members, aiming to join the Western Central Labor union next Wednesday. Organizers Grant Hamilton, C H Grim, and C C Young acting on AFL support seek to revive unorganized trades and strengthen cement workers and other crafts amid past internal strife and opposition from the Seattle Laundry association.
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American Federation of Labor
Laundry Workers’ Union
Grant Hamilton
Typographical Union
C. H. Grim
Oregon
Seattle Laundry Association
Western Central
New Conscription Rules Extend Reserve Service
Tokyo reports an emergency order under the conscription law extending the second class reserve service from five to ten years and abolishing the distinction between first and second class conscripts. The foreign office says the changes will require a new divisional scheme and add about 200000 to available fighting force.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
Burglary at Victoria Hotel Rooms Thieves Loot Jewelry
Burglars broke into Dr. D. B. McCann’s room at the Victoria hotel on Firat avenue yesterday afternoon. A trunk was opened and a suit case stolen with clothes two rosaries and other jewelry and toilet articles. Police alerted. Also announced today that M. Zeniovelff and M. Stichineki former restaurant ministers of the interior were named to the council of state.
Japan plans new 40 million loan and longer conscription
Tokyo reports a second domestic loan of 40 million dollars on similar terms to the prior issue. A proposed conscription reform would extend service in the reserve to 17 years and a half, strengthening the Japanese army. Port Arthur dispatches note steady Russian advance. Admiral Togo believes the Russian fleet cannot escape and will be met by a superior force.
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TORIO
Tokio
Port Arthur
Toge
Russians Reported Loss at Dealing Pass in Far East
A dispatch from Mukden claims Japanese forces captured Dealing Pass and Russians evacuated without heavy resistance. The report is unconfirmed and details are uncertain.
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Pase
Moran Bros plan for Nebraska launch crowds and security
Mr. William Moran says 75 Nebraskan christening party members expected plus 76 in the executive party. Moran Bros Will host at Washington Butler and Rainier-Grand hotels with police protection if needed. No grandstands. crowds to view from water craft. Wyoming to fire 21 gun salute as Nebraska takes her maiden dip. Gov McBride regrets missing launch. boat owners plan to move craft to Elliot Bay for rental opportunities.
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Moran Bros. Company
Washington
Butler
Rainier-Grand
Moran
Moran Bros
Mayor Ballinger
Secretary of the Navy
Wyoming
Riremerton
Waya
McBride
Nebraska
New York
Lake Washington
Elliot Bay
Five men struck by train near Galootin. four killed
Early this morning at Galootin a Baltimore Obie train struck five men described as tramps. Four were killed and the fifth is gravely injured and may die.
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Frederick
Baltimore
Galootin
Meat Quarantine Follows Tainted Meat Case Probe
Inspector Sutter orders quarantine and action after The Star reveals tainted meat case details. Investigators gather samples, halt distribution, and notify public health authorities as the exposure prompts stricter controls.
Seattle Meats Inspector Duties Under City Health Ordinance
The law empowers the meat inspector to enter stores or facilities, seize samples of unclean or adulterated food, seal and analyze them, condemn and destroy offending products, and prosecute violators. After passage, Seattle created the meat inspector position to enforce these provisions, with duties covering slaughterhouses, meat markets, and other meat sources before sale to the public.
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Seattle
Board of Health
Alaska Meats Quarantined Over Suspect Steamer Cargo
City of Topeka cargo held after 10 000 pounds of tainted cured meats were found in its hold. City Inspector Sutter quarantined the meat pending an investigation into fitness for human consumption. City chemist analyses underway with results expected. if unfit, authorities will stop shipments and dump the meat in the bay. State officers unavailable for comment. shipping interests condemn the attempt to move suspected products north.
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Star
Alaska
City of
Topeka
Sutter
of & Co
James
City Health Department
Vety
Ludlow
Tor
EF. A. McDonald
Hazardous meat scare threatens Seattle miners supply
The article describes meat soaked in salt water and sewage for weeks, risking sale to northern miners as wholesome food. It warns of widespread harm to Seattle’s reputation and winter grub if unclean hams reach the diggings. J A Skagerlind and Armour Packing officials could not be located for comment. The local plant manager was unavailable.
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J. A. Skagerlind
Armour Packing House
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