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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
3
Daily talks remove blockage between Washington and other railways over track use cross locations and coal overhead bridges as city council weighs franchise. Oregon and Washington line ready to start Seattle terminal once grant secured. Harriman routes cited as main delay.
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Vancouver April 12 miners at Coal Creek and Penrie coal mines threaten a major strike if operators refuse demands for shorter hours a fortnightly pay day and other improvements. The notice signals mounting labor action amid rising wage and schedule tensions.
A meeting of miners concluded yesterday with a decision to strike if demands are not met. Vice President Lewis of the Upived Mine Workers was dispatched to handle negotiations.
The Ruef panel has been exhausted and a special venire will be issued. The question remains whether Sheriff ONeill, disqualified for bias, can summon the new panel. The grand jury directed attention to the Kraft ballot box tampering charges involving Eddie Graney and Baan.
Desperate sale by D. & Johnston Co prompts drastic measures as hundreds of brand new pianos arrive. Prices slashed by 125 to 235 dollars below regular value. Instruments offered with Johnston guarantee and easy terms to clear storage, urging immediate action.
William B A Emart the Pacific Coast steward on the City of Seattle died suddenly at 421 Warren Ave. near Klondike excitement veteran steward on several steamers including Marmholt and City of Seattle known for courtesy. Funeral Sunday at Calling Tiers parlors with Elks Cemetery plot burial. Separately Judge Prater ruled in a $5,000 false arrest case for Batley that any person may arrest with reasonable grounds.
John A. Kebler general manager of the operating department at Colorado Fuel & Iron company died in Denver. The note mentions a promotion for clothing cleaning at the Pantatorium with a Main 1048 contact.
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