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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1906

Page

3

Plumbers Union Considers Wage Rise Clash With Contractors

Seattle Plumbers Union holds a meeting at the Temple to discuss a 50 cent wage increase from the current 5 dollars. Contractors oppose the raise, citing old contracts and looming losses if prices rise before contract terms expire. The dispute follows the Francisco disaster and reflects pressure on public works wages.

Plumbers” Union Seattle Oe Temple Francisco Bsa

April Rama Event At Kerystone Hotel Ends With Fire

Ballard notes a fire at the Kerystone hotel complex on Sunday afternoon 2 25 caused by wiring. Damage estimated around $50. Junior League of the First Church delivered a community message yesterday afternoon.

Rama Kerystone Ball End Junior League of the Firet Church

Mallard Transfer Go Runaway Vehicle Incident

A runaway wagon on Ballard Avenue caused damage but no injuries. Mr George S Downey of 318 Potka will be buried Tuesday at Mount Pleasant cemetery Seattle under Occidental lodge No 72. Mrs A Matthes of 258 Ballard Avenue died Sunday at Metropolitan hospital Beattie from an abscess on the brain. funeral arrangements will be announced.

Ballard Av George S. Downey Mount Pleasant Cemetery Seattle Occidental Lodge No. 72 A. Matthes Metropolitan Hospital Beattie

Seattle Blight Quarantine and Klondike Dike Works Reported

The City of Seattle arrived from Skagway with 55 passengers many from the interior reporting a bad trail condition. Klondike dike work continued in all sections as steamer Watson reached port from San Francisco with a small passenger and freight jet and no refugees aboard.

Seattle Skagway Way Porta Klondike Watson San Francisco

Buffaloes Arrive for Woodland Park from Montana

Four buffaloes purchased by the park board arrived Saturday from Arine Montana. They were shipped to Seattle over the Northern Pacific railway in a cattle car and later released at Woodland Park. A large crowd watched as the creatures bounded about, showing lively but tame behavior after years of confinement.

Park Board Montana HM. Dennison Arine Mont Seattle Northern Pacific Railway Woodland Park

Exquisite Afternoon Gown with Liberty Satin and Lace

A gown described for afternoon affairs features alk motmsaline and heavy Russian lace with liberty satin veiled by mousseline. Delicate gray sets the tone. roses on the hat and an embroidered chemiset provide contrast. The corselet and demisleeves use fine horizontal tucks. the skirt ends in hem tucking.

Patient in nightshirt escapes Providence hospital

George Wright, a nervous patient at Providence hospital, escaped in his nightgown before daybreak and was found at Seventhay and Seneca. He wandered for about 30 minutes in a state of temporary insanity before being recaptured. Doctors fear the exposure may worsen his condition.

George Wright Providence Hospital Seneca Et Wright

Seattle Delegates to Pacific Coast Congregational Meet

Delegates from Seattle will attend the Pacific Coast Congregational congress, which plans its annual meeting in May 1634 at Los. Despite talks of canceling after the Sanaco disaster, the committee decided to proceed. Attending from Seattle are Rev. Bt. Smith, Rev Samuel Green, Rev W. W. Scudder, and Rev. D. H. Mason.

Seattle Congregational Congress Los Angeles Pacific Coast Congregational Congress Los Sanaco Bt. Smith Samuel Green W. W. Scudder D. H. Mason

Union Secretary Receives Telegram on Relief Fund Gift

Irving Baruch, secretary of the local musicians union, received a telegram from Mayor Schmita of San Francisco directing him to forward the union’s $1,000 relief fund contribution to James D. Phelan, chairman of the citizens committee.

Irving Baruch Musicians’ Union Schmita San Francisco Relief Fund James D. Phelan Citizens’ Committee

Placer Gold Specimens on Exhibition in Whatcom County

The Slate Creek Gold Mining Company displays placer samples from new eastern Whatcom County claims. Exhibition shows promising gold specimens and stock availability for mule transportation at 422 Boeten black.

Slate Creek Gold Mining Company Whatcom County

City approves salt water fire mains plan for business district

Corbnellman J. B. Crichton, Eighth ward finance chair, endorses early construction of a salt water fire main system. He argues delaying raises costs and tearing up pavements, and suggests laying pipes in alleys first to keep streets intact while expanding with city growth and providing fire protection.

Corbnellman J. B. Crichton Eighth Ward Maine Bualena The Star

Delegates Fill Seattle Churches for International Clericus

Delegates to the International Clericus session in Seattle preached at six city churches yesterday. Althop Funsten spoke at St. Mark's in the morning, Bishop Spaulding of Seattle delivered the evening sermon at St. Mark's, and the Trinity Parish service followed. A missionary rally at St. Mark's featured local delegates collecting funds and engaging in various civic and business activities.

Seattle Althop Funsten St. Mark's Bishop Spaulding Balt Lake Ing Trinity Parish St. Mark's Church

Union Still Affiliated With AFL and Central Labor Council

President George Harrison notes the union remains affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and the Central Labor Council. He says recent withdrawals were individual and did not affect the union which still holds a charter and sufficient membership.

Central Union American Federation The Central Labor Council George Harrison American Federation of Labor Harrison

Store Burned at Yerlerway Recery Owned by Morehead

Fire destroyed the Morehead grocery store at 929 Yerlerway yesterday. Firemen battled walls and limited spread to nearby properties. Losses totaled 2000 on stock and 250 on the building with 1500 insured.

C. EK. Morehead Yerlerway

Zulu Rebels Led by Boer Leaders Reported in South Africa

In Pilstermanit Zeburg area on a Saturday clash, Zulu rebels faced pursuit by troops. Rebels used assegais and rifles under white Boer commanders whose identities remain unknown, sparking renewed fears of revenge against the Huntieh.

Piltermanitzburg Bambata

Babies Goods Benefit Sale At HMar Tellin Red Crome

An upcoming one day sale at Red Chrome drug store 610 and Ave promotes baby products with discounts on nursing bottles nipples soap talcum and absorbent cotton advertised as a charity benefit for shoppers.

Hmartellin Red Crome Ave

Firemen's Picnic Set for Georgetown May 27

Georgetown fire department organizes a volunteer firemen's picnic with contests between county departments. Invitations extended to all county volunteer units to participate. plans indicate broad participation and local enjoyment.

Fire Department of Georgetown

House warming tonight at Turner Hall on Wighthaw Olive

More than 2000 invitations have been sent for the house warming of the new Turner Hall. The committee invites every contributor to the fund for the hall’s erection. The program features gymnastic exercises music and other entertainments.

Turner Hadd Wighthaw Olive

Minnesota Brings Heaviest Passenger List on Route

At noon yesterday the Minnesota waited for the Orient with the largest list of passengers since she has been on the route. Stowed away in the hold were 25 000 tons of freight.

Minnesota Orient

Sailor Mauled in Saloon Row

Neela Peterson a sailor was beaten in the Sailor's Home saloon at foot of University Avenue and brought to Providence Hospital for treatment. Detectives investigated but could not obtain full details as of the hospital reporting Peterson’s condition improving and injuries not serious.

Neela Peterson University Por Providence Detectice Barbee Peterson Sabin

A Word to Parents on Little Acorn Shoes

A promotion urges parents to buy Little Acorn shoes for boys, claiming durability and comfort similar to Old Oak shoes for men. Sold exclusively by the Men's Shoe Store at 818 Firat Ave.

Firat Ave. Eee

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