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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1906

Page

3

Victory for unions ends bank and building dispute

A labor dispute over open shop rules near the Saving Bank and Building was settled last Saturday after the Trades Council and building directors imposed substantial fines on the Citizens Alliance and contractors. The boycott and strike led to a complete changeover away from non union labor, restoring peace and upholding union influence in local building trades.

Savings Bank and Building Finest Trades Council Alliance Mt Hat Labor Temple Ank McClennan Citrzena Alliance Bank Citizena Alliance Trades Council Allance

Mystic jurists cancel coast tours and seaside trips

Tour orders from Mystic Shriners shrink as 12 members cancel planned trips to Los Angeles and Alaska. East coast visitors fear earthquakes and tidal waves. W. Raymond Whitcomb agency reports widespread cancellations while steamship lines weigh San Francisco area impact. Bremerton naval yards excursion offered with round trip 89 cents.

W. Raymond & Whitcomb Tourist Agency Skagway San Francisco U. S Navy Bremerton Oregon Philadelphia Boata Pier 2

Go Carte Te So That Any Taste and Can Be Suited

Fragmentary note mentions pricing this week and catering to varied tastes. Limited readable details about offerings or entities.

Small boys profit by selling The Star

A 12 year old Jason Perrin sells The Star daily and earns dimes quickly. He profited over 19 dollars during earthquake extras in three days. The Star employs three mentors to train boy sellers and invites any eager boy to The Star office at 190 Seventh Ave between Union and University to learn selling and joining the Newsboys' union without the initiation fee.

The Star Union University Newsboys’ Union

Frost Damaged Fir Trees Expose Tenderness Under Severe Cold

Park Superintendent Thompson reports fir trees once deemed hardy suffered heavy frost injury last month. Damage appeared weeks later with light brown needles and exposed sides blackened or killed, while some protected trees fared better. Other plants like Japanese yew Veronicas and Camelina also suffered, with some tender varieties entirely killed. Bones sprouts regrew quickly in many cases.

Hie Thompson

American winners at Athens Olympic sprint events

At Athens on April 27 two more Americana earned honors. Archie Hahn of Milwaukee won the 100 meter sprint in 11.5 seconds and Paul Moulton of Kansas City finished second in 11.5 seconds.

Athens Archie Hahn Milwaukee Pail Moulton Kansas City

Best Hat Variety and Quality in Seattle at BN Brooks Co

BN Brooks & Co announces a broad hat selection in Seattle at 1541 Ind Ave. The store highlights quality headwear and a range of styles for all customers.

Seattle BN. Brooks & Co Ind Ave

Waterhouse to Open Portland Branch as Er nest Laidhow unit

Frank Waterhouse & Co of Battle will establish a Portland branch and take over the Er nest Laidhow & Co business under his own name. Bark Ferries Thompson arrived from Seward with a lumber cargo. Offer posted: one half cent per pound for Fresh Iown and Washington Creamery at the Cow Butter Store, tet and Pike.

Frank Waterhouse Bark Ferries Thompson Seward Washington Creamery

Dope Fiend Plea Moves Judge to Spare Life

Billy Madden, a repeat dope user, stood before Judge Gordon pleading for release to quit drugs. The court, moved by his words and agony, sent him back to the county jail for three months to time his struggle with addiction.

Sen Ugrence County Jai Bene Syre Gordon Madden

Spelling Reform Forum Cancelled Amid Repair Delays

Officials report no national education association convention this year due to earthquake damage and infrastructure repairs in Ban Pranfiske Kelumbia and Pueblo. Superintendent Cooper says rumors of transferring the convention to Los Angeles or Portland are unfounded.

Ban Pranfiske Kelumbia Citi Or Pueblo

Red Cross canvasses Seattle for babies clothing

Red Cross volunteers urge urgent donations of babies clothing toilet articles and general garments for San Francisco refugees now in Seattle. The society met at Motel Stander completed its organization and started committees to gather relief items with $114.48 in treasury, $106 designated for destitute San Franciscans.

Seattle Red Cross Society San Francisco

Buffaloes to Arrive at Woodland Park This Afternoon

The Beattie park board will receive four buffaloes this afternoon around 4 36 pm. They were purchased from a party in Arlee Montana and will be placed in Woodland Park at Fremont.

Park Board of Beattie Arlee Mont Woodland Park Fremont

Royal Insurance Foresees 5.6 Million Payout in Blaze

A telegram from Rolla V. Watt of Royal Insurance to Calhoun Denny & Ewing shows managers near clarity on liabilities. Watt states Royal alone will pay 5 600 000 and cites the company net equity of 16 000 000 with access over 76 600 000, assuring Beattie agents no concern for policy holders.

Royal Rolla V. Watt The Royal Insurance Company Calhoun, Denny ,& Ewing Watt Beattie

Man picked up in Columbia depot as refugee from earthquake stricken city

A demented man who gave the name Joe Stiles to police was taken into custody by Patrolman Clane cock at the Columbia depot this morning. Authorities think the man is a refugee from Ban Franci whose mind has given way due to the earthquake and fire. He cannot explain his identity and will be held for examination of his sanity.

Joe Stiles Clanecock Columbia Atiles Ban Franci Mtiles

Hotel proprietor check charge leads to arrest

GPP Spailman known as G.8 Beott was arrested last night by Patrolman Keefe and Detective Kennedy after passing a $100 check at the Brander hotel proprietor. The incident details a charge of passing the improper check and the officers recovery of pertinent evidence.

Brander Hotel GPP

Oil and Gas Likely Found Near Dixie in Walla Walla

Walla Walla April 27 Hamuel Aughey a noted oil expert reports indications of oil and gas near Dixie. He says the well would need to be sunk to about 1000 feet to reach probable quantities.

Walla Walla Hamuel Aughey Dixie

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