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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
1
Operators across major cities including Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco and Salt Lake join a growing strike against Western Union Telegraph with warnings of a general walkout. Officials claim service remains stable but a broad solidarity effort signals potential nationwide disruption.
At midnight a Western Union strike spreads in Chicago as 600 operators quit in sympathy with Los Angeles locals. Police protect the main office as 1,500 strikers assemble and pickets try to deter scabs while officials bid to manage from alternate divisions. General Secretary Russell says the move lacks national sanction.
A severely undernourished woman was found in a derelict shack at 2209 10th Ave South. Humane officers and a sanitary inspector transported her to the county hospital after rescue from weeks of neglect. Neighbors and Salvation Army workers reported she had little food and tattered clothing, with the shack slated for burning.
A New York man identified as Smith, staying at the Miller hotel, was robbed of 1400 plus a gold watch last night in the city district. A girl known to the Delmar area is suspected. she fled the scene with her belongings and police fear she boarded an early train or boat for parts unknown. Investigators say the victim cannot recall details of the robbery and authorities are monitoring trains and boats.
The text outlines an official call for a territorial convention with 50 delegates per judicial district and specific allocations for Juneau Ketchikan and other towns. Primary dates are tentatively set for early September as delegates prepare to assemble.
The Bijou, a new five cent theater, will open Saturday afternoon at 1424 First Ave in the New Arcade building. Allander Amusement Co presents illustrated songs and moving pictures as the main attractions.
Workmen for contractor W. H. Hawley excavating Denny Hill at Virginia and Thirday unearthed about six bones of a large prehistoric mammal likely a mastodon. Teeth reach eight inches, jaw bone fragments found between peat and blue clay forty feet below surface. Local scientists classify the bones without trouble.
Reno dispatch reports Larry Sullivan arrested on a larceny charge based on a sworn complaint by Mrs. Graham Rice wife of Sullivan partner She also sues Sullivan for 1500 in damages claiming he took the Sullivan and Miew company books and used them for improper gains
District No 10 miners in Seattle discuss next year’s working scale with minor details pending final adoption. The proposed scale will be submitted to operators next Tuesday amid efforts to gain acceptance. William G Newey a Northern Pacific fireman sues for 60000 damages over injuries in service.
Washington state commissioners appointed to supervise the state exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in 1909 and the fair's executive committee met with Director General Nadeau to discuss locating controlling and arranging state exhibits and to review preliminary plans for the state and forestry buildings.
The Cannon boomers nominate Joseph Cannon for president and Hughes for vice president. Cannon appears eager to run. Hughes is said to be open to the second spot. The plan to present the slate at the national convention is indicated.
The Cyrmrodorion Society of Seattle holds its regular monthly meeting this evening in the basement of the Welsh church. An invitation extends to all Welshmen in the city to attend.
Albert Schubach of Bohubach and Hamilton is dangerously ill at Lake Cushinga but slightly improving. The Fre mont section in the Motor 6 addition will require moving about 90 houses as public streets are planned. Property owners have pledged their land to the city.
President Roosevelt is puzzled by Japan’s refusal to agree with the state department on the exclusion treaty. A curt note states Japan is not ready for consideration. U.S. officials monitor Japanese immigrants labeled as students merchants travelers but believed to be laborers. Roosevelt aims to avoid pressing Japan without using leverage.
J G Brown signs a Seattle branch Weavers union statement criticizing the shift to piece work and urging restoration of day work. The dispute argues wage and quality concerns, while court actions involve setting aside a tag for John Campbell and a sales dispute with United States Banknote.
Marine Inspectors Bion Whit ney and R A Turner heard witnesses in the Northwestern wreck inquiry. Captain John Truebridge First Officer C B McMullen and Second Officer Warry Wahl busch testified that a storm struck the steamer near Latoosh Island on March 19 leaving no room to escape the violence. An official report was not given today but is anticipated from vessel officers.
A Canadian photographer captures a portrait of the American Secretary of War in a candid studio session. The image highlights the civilian leadership role during a tense postwar period and reflects cross-border artistic interest in U.S. politics.
Theodore Halsey lies gravely ill in St. Francis hospital after an operation for suspected appendicitis amid his bribery trial. In Seattle King County farming critique Captain Shaw notes land under cultivation is underused due to market conditions and Western Avenue combinations, urging a public market to restore fair dairy, fruit, and vegetable access for residents.
Contractor Frank X. McLellan, the lowest bidder, reviews whether the $64,000 on hand will cover extras not included in bids for the new Bremerton navy yard drydock. He spent yesterday in Bremerton and needs more time to decide if he can take on the additional items without heavy losses.
In Los Angeles 120 Japanese detainees, escorted by U S secret service personnel, were sent to San Francisco for deportation after entering the United States at the border. They had been held for weeks awaiting Washington developments. A curt note from the Japanese ambassador opposing the treaty acted as the turning point triggering deportation.
A messenger from American Savings Bank Trust delivered a check for 541.25 yesterday while en route to the Union Trust Savings Bank. Police were alerted to the loss of the document.
Portland reports the steamship City of Panama arrived badly damaged at the bow after a fog collision with the Alliance on Thursday morning near a sand bar. The Panama captain deems the collision unavoidable. The Alliance will be pulled off today with little excitement aboard.
Immigration inspector L G Fuller arrested a Japanese national near the border town of Custer while attempting to cross from British Columbia. The man will be deported on the first vessel sailing to the Orient.
A Jackson street condemnation district meeting was held at Oltmans hall to arrange legal counsel before Judge Griffin. The matter resumes Monday. Protest signers are taxed fifty cents each to cover legal expenses.
Unitted Press reports full scale fighting in Morocco with Tangier under fire at dawn. Moors raid Cap Jubi across the border, killing the garrison. Fights in Casablanca Rabat Mosedah and Momgador spark foreigners to flee to harbors. Casablanca surrounded by 10,000 armed Moors.
Front page notes Tampico arriving with 2000 tons of general merchandise ore and powder. Rovette owned by Frank Waterhouse & Co. departed Nome for Seattle. Redondo left Everett for Portland with a full passenger list aboard.
Wan Olson Juline Albers Nels Jolson Wrie Johnson Otto Jolson and Olaf Maline were arrested by officers on a charge of nefarious wrongdoing.
Desperado Bill Miner, serving life for a Canadian Pacific train robbery near Kamloops, B C, escaped from the penitentiary with three other prisoners by digging a hole under the board fence. He is believed aided from outside. a wide manhunt is on. Some say Miner may head toward Bellingham, his former hangout.
Lawrence Coleman executor asks the board to raise estate real estate assessments in West Seattle and Fauntleroy park arguing underassessed taxes. Foster and Kaiser protest tax on billboards now deemed property. board takes the case under advisement amid broader 1906 assessment inequalities across Seattle.
The board of health requests 65000 for expenses including school inspections. Public works asks 62000 covering office costs and city services. The legal department proposes 87000 with 12000 returning to the city. Lighting seeks 441900 mainly for new construction, engineering 9 to 10 million with only 1 million levy, rest from assessments. Street is around 200000. fire and police estimates are pending.
A geodetic survey boat named Explorer was rumored to be heading for the far north, with Merchants' Exchange reporting her voyage northward. In truth she lay hidden at Moran's shipyard undergoing a new galley, steering gear upgrades, and other improvements ahead of a planned August 15 departure.
Georgia liquor dealers in Atlanta Rome and Savannah inquire about Seattle prohibition conditions and possible investment. Ch Yandell Seattle Chamber of Commerce secretary reports many letters asking if prohibition agitation exists here and expects visitors soon.
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