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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1904

Page

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Butler Hotel Boycott Ended After Open Shop Settlement

The Western Central Labor Union ended the boycott of the Seattle Brewing and Malting Company and Hotel Butler after a conference. The hotel will remain an open shop with both union and non union cooks and waiters employed. The brewing company will drop its injunction against the Seattle Labor Temple Association, and a settlement committee led by managers and union officials will oversee the agreement.

Seattle Brewing and Malting Company Western Central Labor Union Butler Brewing Company Seattle Labor Temple Association Supreme Court Manager King The Frank A. Rust Western Central Robert Hesketh Pacific Coast International Cooks and Waiters’ Union Frank Cotterill Plumbers Sweeney Star William Black Man Hotel Butler Company King Seattle Amalgamated Trades Council Brewery Workmen's Union Clerks’ Union No.90 Irom Molders’ Union Ders Carpenters Hall G. W. Blanchard Organi Mr. Sweeney Mayer King Beventh and Pike L. L Suder Furber Lumber Company

Earthquake Kills Twenty-Five in Macedonia Regions

An April 4 quake in Villayet Kessevo and Salonica, Macedonia, killed 25 people and injured 40, destroying fifteen hundred houses and causing widespread distress in the affected cities.

Vienna

Piles Faces Political Tug as Humphrey Backed Split Rumors

A letter from Humphrey alleges Piles planned to back Brownell of Everett to undermine Humphrey. Gov. McGraw and campaign aides react, with Stewart questioning Piles while Piles maintains support for Humphrey and hints at cross-support from the Northwestern region.

Humphrey F. H. Brownell Everett Whell Gov. McGraw Pilew A. B. Stewart Mr. Stewart Piles Brownell Plies Cushman Tacoma Stewart Pires Congress

Exiled Telluride Miners Leave for San Miguel County

About one hundred Telluride mine strikers, kept by the Western Federation of Miners, departed Ouray for San Miguel County this afternoon under union officers. Tickets were provided by the Federation. The train is to be met at the county border by military forces and the men ordered not to enter San Miguel. It is predicted the laborers will be redeported promptly.

Ourayt Colo Telluride Western Federation of Minera San Miguel County

Superior Judge Bell Declines renomination at Republican convention

Superior Judge Bell will not seek renomination before the Republican county convention. He informed friends he would not enter the race. The four sitting judges listed are HB Griffin R B Boy J Tallman and George, with others D Me and Swartes among names mentioned.

Bell Terme HB. Griffin R. B. Boy J. Tallman George

Two Houses Burned in Defective Flue Fire at Rainier

A defective flue caused a morning blaze at 02 Rainier Boulevard consuming two small frame houses. One more dwelling was damaged. Cr Nichols owned the properties, which were only partially insured. Authorities report substantial losses and ongoing investigations.

Rainier Boulevard Cr. Nichols

Plaintiff Dr Ira Mendenhall Sues Beattie Electric in Damages Case

Dr Ira Mendenhall brings a $25 000 damage suit in superior court against Beattie Electric before Judge Morrin. He alleges a Green Lake streetcar incident last April where he was knocked down and kicked off after protesting. Judge Humphries represents Mendenhall and initially sought $6 500 before amending for higher damages.

Ira Mendenhall Beattie Electric Company Morrin

Mrs Botkin Convicted Again In Candy Poisoning Case

In San Francisco Mrs Cordelia Botkin was found guilty of first degree murder for sending candy through the mails to kill Mrs John P. Dunning of Dover Delaware. The verdict followed seven hours of deliberation and a birthday sentence set for April 16.

San Francisco Cordelia Botkin John P. Dunning Dover Dela

Damages Sought After Boy’s Death in Dynamite Explosion

J L Scott and wife parents of Terrence Scott seek damages against the city and contractor C J Erickson totaling 1% for the death of ? year old Terrence in an explosion at Second avenue and Denny way on March 11. They allege negligence for failing to warn about dynamite danger. Edith J Budlong also sues for 230 claiming the city water department refused service after street grading by Stanley last August on Ewing Street.

J. L. Scott Terrence Scott Second Avenue Dennyway City Contraetor C. J. Erickson Edith J. Budlong City Water Department Ewing Street Stanley

Gets the Money Gets the Money

Frye building in Mington faces a key house transaction today as locals await updates on funding. Officials coordinate with coastwise partners to secure backing and move the project forward amid unclear timelines.

Mington Frye

Lawmakers Approve Lewis and Clark Exposition Funding

A live vote carried the passage of a resolution for immediate consideration of the Lewis and Clark exposition appropriation. The bill allocates 476000 dollars for the government exhibit with Bartlett of Georgia and Robinson of Indiana opposing, Liverwash supporting, and the measure passed without objection. Pension bills were then considered.

Committee On Rules Bartlett Georgia Robinson Indiana Liverwash

Rumors of an Attack on King Alphonso Dismissed

Reports from Barcelona refute claims of an assassination attempt on King Alphonso during his visit as rumors in Madrid are set aside by advices from Barcelona.

Iroot Becomes Hill's Lawyer In Cotton King Case

In a New York hearing before U S Commissioner Alexander, Elina Root announced she would join Harriman’s petition by serving as counsel for Northern Securities. Root said she may be required in federal court in St Paul next Tuesday, affecting her ability to attend the Bully hearing.

Hithu Root BE. H. Hartiman Harriman Sention Northern Securities Company

Man Killed by Explosion While Clearing Land Near Bid Kiteap

Joseph Jenner, about 44, a laborer, was killed instantly near Bid Kiteap county when a dynamite blast he and a companion set off failed to ignite and exploded in his face as he returned to check the charge. His companion found Jenner’s mangled body beside the stump. the body was shipped to the city for relatives.

Joseph Jenner Bid Kiteap County Jenner Butterworth @ fone Jebner

New Fire Escape Patent Aims To Improve Building Safety

A newly patented fire escape concept proposes a cloned coil platform for rapid egress from tall structures. Fire officials Kellogg and Cook praise the idea but doubt its suitability for an four story Almaka building. City committee meanwhile passes an ordinance to ensure fire protection and sidewalk clearance during construction.

Almaka Kellogg Cook Hkre Fire and Water Committee

Pupils of Holy Names Academy to Stage Evening Recital

The Academy of the Holy Names music pupils present a recital tonight in the academy hall at o o clock. Admission is free. Many pupils are well advanced.

Academy of the Holy Names Academy Hall

Cyclone Kills Three in Mixia Texas

Becrippa News notes a cyclone in Mixia Jmourton Texas last night killed three people including John Ballard and his family. Nine were injured and many houses were demolished with crops severely damaged.

Jmourton Tex Mixia John Ballard

Bismarck Juniors Triumph In Tight Local Series

The Bismarck Juniors beat the Tillicums in a thrilling basketball series last night at the Biemarck college court. Final scores show the Juniors surging late to secure a clear victory after a competitive back and forth with the Tillicums.

Debating Unionism Teams Meet in Denny Hall

Debating teams from the University of Washington and University of Oregon meet tonight in Denny Hall. The question: That the history of trade unionism in the United States for the past twenty years shows a general tendency close to the best interests of the country.

Unio Washington Oregon Denny Nali Uni

Mutiny aboard City of San Diego Sealing Schooner

Six Japanese sailors refused to go on duty aboard the City of San Diego sealing schooner. They were taken ashore at Clayoquot by Constable McDougall and are held for trial.

Victoria B. C City of San Diego Clayoquot McDougall

The Bullet Fell Short

George Johnson a grocer faced a failed assassination when a unknown shooter fired a 2 calibre revolver at his home night. A heavy window pane stopped the shot and Johnson who had invited a friend to 1 Thirteenth Avenue South described sitting in a parlor rocker as the bullet fell near his feet before police were alerted by Patrolman Looker.

George Johnson Johnson Thirteenth Avenue South Looker

Losses at Port Arthur Prompt Elation Over Reuters Report

Official casualty totals from Port Arthur show 14 killed and wounded since the first attack in February. The public applauds the new report for exposing the unreliability of Russian dispatches.

Tokio Port Arthur

Upheld Conductor Ruling In Williams Ejection Case

The Seattle Electric Company won a suit by Mr and Mrs William F Williams alleging Mrs Williams was removed from a First Avenue car after presenting a transfer the conductor claimed was invalid. The court upheld the conductor’s decision and dismissed the claim.

Seattle Electric Company Wiliam F. Williams

Cooper Re-elected City Schools Superintendent

Frank B. Cooper was re-elected superintendent of city schools by the board of education. His salary for a three year term is 4000 for the first two years and 4500 for the third. B W Johnson received a one month leave to travel the east investigating manual training programs in other cities.

Frank B. Cooper Board of Education B. W. Johnson

Death in Seattle visitor found dead from heart disease

Mrs. Jessie Graves of Seattle was found dead last evening in her mother's home in Everett where she was visiting. She had been in good health. Heart disease was the cause of death.

Everett April Jessie Graves Seattle

Lost Her Case Against Railway Company

Louise Brosseau failed to prove she was wrongfully removed from a Northern Pacific passenger train in Judge Morris's court. The suit was dismissed. Big Lumber Plant Everett: American Lumber and Manufacturing Company forms with $100,000 capital, buys the old wallworks, plans a large new mill within two months.

Louise Brosseau Northern Pacific Railway Company Morris Everett American Lumber and Manufacturing Company

Mind Our Own Business Dinner Speech by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt spoke at a Willard Hotel dinner hosted by the Periodical Publishers Association. Toastmaster Hamilton Mabie praised him as a leading American author and illustrator of ideals. The speech urged Americans to mind their own business and avoid critiquing other nations to prevent resentment.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt New Willard Hotel Periodical Publishers’ Association Hamilton Mabie America Count Cassini M. Jusserand Baron von Sternberg Justice Peckham

Building Inspector to Inspect Corner Pool Room

Building Inspector Place will investigate the Standard pool room at the southeast corner of Occidental Avenue and Washington Street. The owner says the structure is dangerous and that he was not notified of any danger. A year ago a new foundation was ordered to stabilize the building.

Occidental Avenue Washington Street

Court appearance in Joe Cann case ends with high bond

Unclear readable lines show Epley Smith failing to pull political support. In Joe Cann court charge, Judge orders bond at 8260. Details are fragmentary but indicate a bail decision in a criminal matter involving named parties.

Epley Smith Joe Cann Ver

Murdered partners in Alaska duel and suicide shock Juneau

James Coggins and Joseph Andries, both prospectors with mining claims near Juneau, fought in a cabin then Andries shot himself. Coggins was slain, the motive unclear with a disputed will left by Andries. The two men, once residents of Oregon, were found by a town citizen and buried in Juneau after news arrived aboard the Cottage City.

James Coggins Joseph Andries Juneau Andries O—Al Howe R. IL. Bat Barney George Dull Cottage City

Teagher Still Missing After Campstay and Finances

The article reports Fred Stevens missing for about three weeks with unknown whereabouts. He arrived over four months ago and helped build the school. later employed as a dealer at $602 a month. He owed a landlady over $2, borrowed from others, and bought about $100 in school books on time from which he profited. He claimed ties to New York and Pennsylvania and is about 30 years old.

Yocost Fred Stevens Stevens New York State Pennsylvania

Wild Beasts Said to Have Eaten Man Near Boa Mine

Everett dispatch reports Joseph disappeared leaving the Boa mine area and is believed to have been eaten by wolves or cougars. A companion said wolves and cougars roamed hungry nearby and that the beasts nipped his heels and clothing. A separate note mentions a widow and a failing suit related to a contract.

Everett Joseph

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Butler Hotel Seattle Brewing & Malting Company Villayet Kessevo Salonica Macedonia W. E. Humphrey John Swartes Bhep D. Me Seoul Mrs. Botkin Dunning Cardi Little Terrence Scott Alphonso Madrid Barcelona Petard Iroot Hill York Cotton King Buby United States Alexander haa s#e Elina Root Becrippa News Ass'n Bismarck Biemarck Til- Tille BYTOM Knire Newchwang Japan Cooper President Roosevelt Scripps News Ass'n Lees Teagher Ages Fo
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