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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1903

Page

4

Tyrell Organizes First Waitresses Union in Northwest

Mrs Kate Tyrell, president of the Tacoma Cooks, Walters and Waitresses union, NW organizer for the International Waitresses, and chaperone to Miss Christine Dahl, claims credit for first waitresses union five years ago in Tacoma. She plans to protect workers in St Louis exposition and oversee welfare and business interests for unions there.

Mra Kate Tyrell Tacoma Walters and Wait- Tostes Northwest International Waitresses Wunton Christine Dahl Queen Augusta Queen Augusta Herelf Tyrrell Millionaire's Club of Tacoma Union Itt

Halibut Fishing Drives Seattle Maritime Economy

Seattle serves as headquarters for forty six halibut fishing ships that outfitted there and landed 613000 pounds of halibut in a month. Stormy seas and scarce fish reduced July yields, while some vessels shifted to salmon gear. Masters and ships listed include Reef Gideon Mary Strand Bila Hickey Daley Geld Forrest Highland Queen Penney Norman Bunde Admiral Dewey Nelson Edith Larten Jennie Decker Louisa Olsen Doncaster Ackley Pilot Johnson Vida Burrows Shamrock Watney.

Seattle Cape Plattery Ealmon Myrtle Léef E Jacob Johnsen Capella M. Appleton Theekla C. Henrikson Deeanhka J. Babcock A. Timephehy Aleeta J. Thermeon Yukon P. Nelson Tickle A. Joderay Reef J. Gideon Mary J. Strand Bila G. J. Hickey Daley A. Lunay PT. Forrest G. Penney Norman Bunde BP. Abbott Admiral Dewey T. Nelson Alma C. Ash Caroling J. Matton Edith Larten Jennie P. Decker J. Trim Louisa RB Olsen Doncaster Ackley Pilot J. Johnson Vida B. W. Burrows Shamrock L. Watney

Luke the Loon Travels and Odd Verse From The Star Dust

Fragmented notes recount Luke the Loon in Seattle and a stream of verse from Luke’s pen. The piece references garbagem scent and stanzas to follow. An Empire Theatre fire in Yonkers prompts rescue of thirty horses and a brief Josh Wise correspondent note.

Colonel James Leddy Dies of Tuberculosis in Seattle

Col James Leddy a prominent Grand Army man and Seattle lawyer died of throat tuberculosis at his home on Warren Avenue. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 P M at the family residence under John J Miller Post No 31 G A R. He survived by wife and son and had lived in Seattle over 16 years. Born in Newark New Jersey in 1843 he served in the Civil War with the 100th Dittners volunteers.

James Leddy Seattle Warren Avenue John J. Miller G. A Leddy Seatte Newark N. J 100Th Ditners Volunteers

Street Car Unions to Meet Seattle Leaders

A joint meeting of the Seattle street railway employees union and the Western Central Labor union is set for tomorrow at 7 PM to discuss alleged discrimination by the Seattle street railway company against certain men. Developments may follow the session.

Seattle Street Railway Exyoployer’ Union Western Central Labor Union Seattle Ric Company

English Laborer Declared Not Insane After Court Hearing

Thomas Halli, an English laborer, was examined in the common court and declared not insane by physicians. He had been brought to court two days prior for fitness evaluation, with the panel postponing a verdict until today.

A. K. Levan Duwamieh River Thomas Halli Cuco Mall Waa Adolph Rowe

Denies Alliance Rumors in Aug Interview

An Aug interview quotes former Prime Minister Bilvela denying any France alliance. He notes the nations remain friendly, fueling hope for an eventual consolidation. Welsh minister Rev Ll Edwards visits London and plans to preach at the Welsh Presbyterian church, having previously led Clapham Junction West Presbyterian in London.

Madrid Bilvela France Llewellyn Edwards London Owen Jones Edwards Clapham Junction West Presbyterian Church

City Board Awards and Bids For Public Works Projects

At the board of public works meeting this morning the Twenty second avenue walk contract was awarded to J Kalberm despite prior delinquency concerns. The Twentieth avenue south water main contract went to F McLellan Co with iron pipes replacing wood. Murrit & Geeta won the Ewing Street water main bid. No action on Washington Battery Fountain company fountain locations though a quiet investigation will occur. Several improvement bids opened including Bart Spruce street roadway to Twelfth and Seventeenth avenue northeast, and the Yeasterway and Valley street walks. Due to weak specifications the board will re advertise for the enth avenue water main contract.

Board of Public Works Twenty-second Avenue East Union East Main Street J. Kalberm Elty Twentieth Avenue South F. McLellan & Co Murrit & Geeta Ewing Street Washington Beriary Fountain Company Bart Spruce Street Teelfth Eenth Yeaterway Valley Street Enth Avenue

Suspect Identified in Purse Snatching Near Waterfront

George Harvey, believed to be the purse snatcher active in Seattle, was arrested on the waterfront by Patrolman Allie. A man grabbed a woman's purse near the post office, the chain on her wrist broke as two citizens stopped the act and reported it. Harvey matches the description.

George Harvey Seattle Peetrolman Allie Ee Twoettisens Harvey

Farewell Banquet for Maj. Bingham at Rainier Club

A farewell banquet honored Maj G Bingham retiring United States quartermaster at the Rainier club last night. Friends hosted the event and presented him with a silver loving cup in appreciation of his service. He expressed a wish to remain locally despite reassignment to the department’s largest post.

Maj. G. & Bingham United States Rainier Club Ely

International Union Forty Ninth Annual Convention Opens in Washington

Nearly three hundred visitors from across the United States and Canada arrive in Washington for the forty ninth annual International Union convention. Delegates plan an excursion to Baltimore on Monday morning following the opening.

Washington, BD. C Ous Tay States Canada Washington Interational Union

Maybrick imprisonment noted by Manchester Guardian

The Manchester Guardian remarks on Mrs Maybrick's fifteenth year in prison and suggests a government concession if she is released. A promotional note offers fare by the Northern Pacific for August travel with low round trips to Eastern points from N P city office.

Manchester Avy Florence The Manchester Guardian N. PF Lawn General Beattie

Tempered Copper Patented by Seattle Group

The Seattle group has discovered and patented a method to temper copper and is producing metal at 1249 Flat Ave South. They invite investors and list offices at Antec Copper Manufacturing 236 Burke Bldg for information and exhibition articles.

Seattle Flrat Avenue South Antec Copper Manufacturing Burke Bidg

Bees as Detectives and Hold Up Agents

Farmer Kilngensmith near Leechburg awake to buzzing. He traces honey theft to a cave under a rock and confronts two men arguing over the loot. He armed himself and halted the pair, promising arrest.

Pittahurg Carmuel Kiingenamith Leechburg Enemith Kiingenamith

Police Roundup Nets Dozens and Troubled Suspects

Police arrested a large group last night in the city’s lower district. Sixteen were not charged, while many others have prior records and unclear offenses. Notable names include Thomas Ryam J Beck Win Givens and John Wilson, dubbed the "Terrible Bwede." The roundup, long warned in advance, shows no shift in Chief Sullivan’s casual approach.

Pollen Station Captain Down Thomas Ryam J. Beck Win Givens W. A. Hloat William Duite July Madden A. F. Barnett James Kigneld Frank Thorpeon John Wion Frank Gootball Williammy Hubbard and Freeman Walter Oil Jack Mardy Pfbr Vanter Hardy James Hogneid Washi Street Superior Court John Wilson Seattle Chief Sullivan

Market Prices For Provisions And Produce Listed

Fragmented OCR shows prices for various foods including vegetables fruit and grains. Entries reference green corn oats barley wheat hay and feed with figures for ton and weight measures, typical of a mid century market listing.

Sabone Worhington Getic Wen Lene

Divorce Granted Amid Desertion and Non Support

Superior Judge Albertson grants a divorce to Mrs Itheon on grounds of desertion and non support. The husband left after a quarrel. Mrs Itheon cites drunkenness. They had been married 18 years. Lena A Canfield, California oil pioneer, on vacation. John Whiteman files personal injury suit for a fall on Mays Avenue near Charles Street. Henry L Nelson, stat Professor of geology at Willamette, on vacation in Beattie then Alaska trip planned.

Albertson Thie Pace Mre Itheon Aire Otheon Ee Ees Od the Smith Vorce Ageinat Ames Smith Lena C. A. Canfield Beattie Alaska

Marine cargo and liner news from a busy sea day

A vessel Meer Toes Maru sailed for China and Japan in the morning carrying a heavy cargo mainly four large shipments of cigarettes and provisions. The Indiana liner was towed to Marbor and laid up yesterday afternoon. Montgomery Lynch, baritone from First M. P. Church, performed Sunday night.

China Japan Indiana Es Marbor

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