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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
1
United Press reports a nationwide telegraph strike as Western Union and Postal operators quit en masse. Chicago, New York, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Topeka, Fort Worth and Dallas see mass walkouts threatening coastwide disruption. union leaders seek government seizure and wage gains amid stalled negotiations.
In San Francisco on August 10 President Small ordered operators in the city and West Oakland to remain at their keys, maintaining a tense stand during a period of heightened control and vigilance. The directive signals ongoing tension between city authorities and transport operators amid broader security concerns.
A massive blaze at the Goldie Apartments on Madison Avenue destroyed the Mick structure and caused about 40 000 in damage insured for 50 060. Firemen fought hot flames with limited manpower as several nearby frame buildings were also burned and residents fled.
Milwaukee Archbishop Messmer issues a parish handbook advising spiritual and social standards. He condemns fashionable attire at weddings and churches, bans dances and profane entertainments in churches, and sets strict rules on music and conduct during Catholic marriages.
Western Union operators joined with the Postal service and walked in New Orleans on August 10 signaling escalating labor actions. Local reports from NTA Georgia note officials discussing a strike amid the tense period.
The article lists the federal grand jury to sit in Seattle on November 5 with members from King San Juan Whatcom Island Snohomish and Jefferson counties. It also names multiple petit jurors to meet September 12 and September 17, including residents of Seattle and surrounding counties.
Tacoma August 10 Star Special S TACOMA Aug 10 erman Wendt serving three years for counterfeiting made his second getaway from McNeil's island and is still at large He slipped away during the noon meal while guards pursued brood hounds and dogs after him He had previously worn a ball chain which was removed upon recapture and had not received special consideration
Tangier reports say Bandit Raisuli has been captured by a rival group of about 400 natives led by their chief, while Raisuli is held in captivity by Kaid McLean who is said to be negotiating his fate with the Moorish authorities.
Ballard police say Joe Watson, a 107 Leary Avenue roomer, was wounded in a gunshot to his left hand and torso while at his sister’s home. Watson alleges an attack and intent to kill, but authorities doubt the story, citing possible drinking and self inflicted origin as they investigate.
The ruins reveal loaves shaped round and thick. In contrast the Japanese government maintains a monopoly on match making and controls trade in the east. Belgian schools require girls to devote five weeks yearly to housework training including cooking cleaning marketing and ironing.
The John F. Miller post Women’s Relief Corps to host a tea next Tuesday at Mrs Clageon’s home 1843rd Ave Fremont. A picnic is planned for Thursday at Woodland Park with details to follow.
Officials in King county avoid firm stance on calling a grand jury to probe city and county affairs. Prosecutor Mackintosh declines commitment, Sheriff Smith endorses the move for a thorough overhaul, while Treasurer Gormae and Auditor Agnew offer cautious support or conditional openness to inspection.
The Green Lake section of a 3.6 million dollar city sewer project was submitted to the public works board by Assistant City Engineer F H Dimock. The Green Lake portion is estimated at about 706 thousand dollars and will take two to three years to complete. It includes drainage for the Green Lake district via university grounds to Lake Union, a storm overflow into Lake In crossing, and a tunnel under private property from East Fourth Street through the Ravenna tract to Thirteenth Avenue North East.
Delegates of United Mine Workers of America district No. 10 at the Seattle Labor Temple voted to adopt a new wage scale to take effect next week and hold for one year. The plan raises some miners pay while generally equalizing wages across mines and coal grades, and enforces a stricter eight hour day in some items.
Vancouver report Aug 10 says Bill Miner remains at large after several passes. bloodhounds deployed and all escape routes guarded. Authorities believe he hides in dense underbrush and faces food shortages, with prospects of capture uncertain.
In Austin a sweeping anti trust measure becomes effective, targeting agents and representatives of trusts operating in Texas while exempting merchants who buy and sell trust goods openly. Attorney General Davidson confirms the law’s scope and penalties apply to willful promoters of trusts only. Walter Fulton, ex King County prosecutor, survives a high speed crash in Seattle, with minor injuries and hospital treatment following a collision involving multiple vehicles. Police hold chauffeur Otto Moody on suspicion as investigation continues.
Martin Crandman, a Scandinavian sailor denied admission to Boston due to tuberculosis, escaped detention, traveled to Washington by sailing vessel, and yesterday was brought to the local office where officials decided he must be returned to Norway. Great care will be taken to transport him alive.
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