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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1903

Page

4

De Forest Plans Trans Pacific Wireless Network

Lee de Forest arrives in Seattle to install the American terminal of his Asiatic American wireless system. He outlines a Pacific coast build along Alaska and Siberia to Asia with anti coherer receivers and faster speeds. The project aims to link Beattle and the Alaska coast, promising completion in two years and rates 16 percent below existing cable tolls.

Lee de Forrest de Forrest Seattle Jess Colegraph Omaha Armour Hants Chino Kansas City St. Ovle de Porrest Pacific Coast Line Canada Alaska Siberia Asia Marconi Ste Awny Navy Department John Rowene Hainier Club Wee Bourke de Porrest Company Pacific Beattle Alaskan Aleutian Islands Siberian China Philippines Ocean Hawaii Tolla

Beattie Electric Union Holds Meeting Over StrikeTalk

About 30 Beattie Electric Company car men on night shifts meet at the Western Central Labor Union hall. President McCoy says the gathering is regular and discusses the strike situation in general. The union will abide by the arbitral unit decision and a similar meeting for day workers is planned tonight.

Beattie Electric Company Western Central Labor Union McCoy

Unionists fined for violating court order in Columbus case

Two unionists were fined and sentenced to ten days in jail for violating an injunction restraining interference with beer wagons in Columbus. The incident involved enforcers halting wagon operations and disrupting transportation during court-ordered restraint.

Columbus Ohl Sage Jalin

Mayor Humes Arraigned in Public Duty Case

Mayor Humes was arraigned in the superior court before Judge Bell on a grand jury indictment charging him with failing to discharge his duties as a public officer. A demurrer was interposed. Judge Ge toon the matter under advisement and will render a decision Monday.

Demurrer Joss Ay Ge Toon

Former diplomat tied to Lawrence mill strike

Jefferson Coolidge, president of Lawrence Manufacturing, is described as a diplomat and leading manufacturer. He served as minister to France in 1892-93 and holds positions as treasurer of the American Banking and Manufacturing interests, with ties to major mills, banks, railroads, and other enterprises.

Newspaper Enterprise Association Lowell Mase Jefferson Coolidge Lawrence Manufacturing Company France Coolidge Amerkeag Manufacturing Comment

Cushman Family Mourning as Father Dies in Nebraska

Assistant United States District Attorney Cushman received a telegram announcing the death of EB B Cushman Sr at his Stromburg Nebraska home. He left by train at 1 AM to attend the funeral. Cushman is the son of a mother and congressman Francis W Cushman of the state.

United States BE. Cushman EB. B. Cushman, Sr Stromburg Nebraska Cushman KB. B. Cushman Francis W. Cushman

Train Wreck Near Leavenworth Injures Three

Eastbound Great Northern Overland passenger train derailed three and a half miles east of Leavenworth Washington. Three injured include Engineer Jones Spokane bruised head George Staples Beattie and Beth J Story Spokane with leg injuries. Mail baggage car and smoking car telescoped and smashed. Fire fought but traffic blocked about twelve hours.

Engineer Jones Spokane George Staples Beattie Beth J. Story

Aki Maru Makes Maiden Visit To Seattle Harbor

Oriental liner Aki Maru arrived at the Great Northern dock greeted by officials and members of the local Japanese colony. The ship carried 10,274 packages totaling about 1200 tons with crews from Kom Marie and a passenger list of 12 cabins - including 101 steerage and about a third Japanese students seeking education in the United States.

Eeaee Camprett Yokohame Nippon

Insurgents Attack Frajna Stronghold In Fierce Assault

A Tangier despatch reports 5 000 insurgents attacked Frajna yesterday. The defense repulsed the onslaught with heavy losses to the attackers. During the fight insurgents powder supply on Bonwicar Heights exploded killing many.

Madrid Tangier Morocco Frajna Bonwicar Heights

Teachers Do Not Form Union In Seattle or Pierce County

Seattle public school teachers deny plans to form a teachers union at the King county institute. The Washington State Teachers Association showed strong opposition to the union move after brief discussion. At the Pierce county institute in Tacoma last week the motion to organize a union was defeated by an overwhelming majority.

King County Teachers’ Institute Seattle Washington State Teachers’ Association Pierce County Institute Tacoms

Hongkong Police Seize Rifles

Hongkong police seized about 6 000 rifles in a dwelling near Hongkeong on March 1. Suspects connected with the arms import have not yet been apprehended. The rifles were believed headed toward Kwangen province to aid rebels.

Hongkong Oriental Line Akie Mura Kedy Town Hongkeong Kwangen Province Rebete Sertows

Body Found Near Northern Pacific Pier Likely Steamboat Man Cox

A dead man was found floating off Northern Pacific pier No today. He is believed to be Cox a steamboat worker who disappeared after a fall from a steamer in the bay about a month ago. No identifying marks on the body.

Pacific Pier No Steamboat Bay

Noted trainer dead in Lexington farm circles

Lexington reports the death of Mull a four year trainer for Woodhull Farm aged 76. He was among America's famed trainers, developing champion horses Maud 8 Edgewood Nel Harold and other turf stars.

Lexington April Mull Woodhull Farm America Edgewood Harold

Deal Fell Through in South Portland Steamer Sale

The steamer South Portland, arrived from San Francisco a week ago and reported sold to Alaska Pacifico Coal & Fish Co, will return to California port to load coal. HH Jerome demanded $40,000 by midnight or the deal would be off. no reply came and the vessel was ordered to load for San Francisco. The Alaska Pacific Coast & Pied company, backed by New Jersey capital, aimed to use the Booth Portland to carry supplies for a railroad from Hennerdon Bay to Portage Bay, with large coal interests rumored at Fish Creek. The failure of Pacific Packing & Navigation, also promoted by Caffrey, may have hindered the new venture.

Portland San Francisco Alaska Pacifico Coal & Fish Company Thin City California HH. & Jerome Yvenne South Portand San Prancisco Alas Pacific Cost & Pied Company Kr.mffrey H.C. Pigott New Jersey Capitol

Girl Seeks Court Guardian To Free From Mother

Mary Rocks a 16 year old domestic employed in the home of Mrs J J Robinson asks Superior Judge Tallman to appoint her guardian and thereby gain protection from her mother Bridget Rocks who she says mistreats and often beats her. Mary states she has earned about 2.50 a week and must hand all earnings to her mother. Hearing set for tomorrow.

Mary Rocks J. J. Robinson Tallman Mary Hridget Rocks

Lobbyist in Trouble Tied to Royal Baking Powder Case

Governor Dockery asked Jeeson Gordell of New for Daniel Kelly a longtime lobbyist who allegedly paid Missouri legislators 1000 dollars each to defeat alumni measures for the Royal Baking Powder Company. A detective opened a search for the prisoner and pursued leads.

ST. Louis Dockery Requlston Jeeson Gordell New Daniel Kelly Bekmewder Missouri Royal Baking Powder Company

Launching of Steamer Clallam at Tacoma Shipyard

Puget Sound Navigation issues embossed invitations for the launching of the steamer Clallam at Hilve shipyard in Tacoma on April 15. To transport Beattie 7 attendees, the Alaska White River Dolphin will depart Yester Pier No. 1 at 2:90 p.m. returning at 11 p.m. The launching is scheduled for 7:3 p.m. The schooner Tinzie Colby, Captain McPhie, is in port loading salt and provisions for a summer codfishing cruise at sea.

Puget Sound Navigation Company Hilve Shipyard Tacoma Yester Pier No. 1 Tinzie Colby MccPhie Sumer

Pacific Coast steamship Montara battles headwinds to San Francisco

The Montara spent 80 hours crossing from San Francisco to Portland port, 16 hours longer than usual due to northwest gales from Golden Gate to Cape Mendocino. The Thetis revenue cutter aided by monitoring the Thetis before turning back to refuel.

Pacific Coast Montara City of Puebla San Prancleco Ogolden Gate Cape Mendocinga Point Hayes Thetia Thetie Ad Ban Pranciace Cape Mendocino Healy California Thetis

Travelled over Japan by wheel and open exhibit

Attorney Webster of Spokane traveled in Japan to cycle the inland areas and witnessed the Osaka exposition opening attended by the emperor and empress. He noted a large foreign attendance filling Osaka hotels and forcing visitors to stay in Kobe and commute by train. The United States exhibit was praised as creditable.

J, Webster Bpokane Japan Osaka United States Kobe Owuaka

Help Wanted and Real Estate Ad Listings in Seattle

Help wanted for a street employment screen with quick service, must phone Main 59. Real estate offers include new houses on Rainier avenue from $12 to $20 per month with down payments, water, sidewalks, near store and schools, 17 minutes from Washington Street cargo. Downing & Leighton advertise property ownership possible within 2 years via small down payment. Listings also note bank notices, savings, and trust services with Seattle branch at James Street and Second Avenue.

Ainter Renton Eyike Lake Movn Homer Omer Gree Rainier Beach Washington Street Weed Office Rainier C. K. Sturtevant Doston Adams Nichola Washington Mia Rainier Avenue Wasehington Street Downing & Leighton Halley Puilding

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