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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
8
Labor Commissioner Grant reports heavy calls for laborers and skilled workers in Seattle and surrounding areas. Demand outpaces supply with railroad contractors and logging camps seeking men. Wages rise with common labor now about 2.26 dollars per day, while railroad work pays higher.
The union delegates in Washington DC discuss a permanent defense fund assessment of five cents per month, linked to the Los Angeles Times incident. The plan, endorsed by the laws committee, is postponed with a Thursday decision pending further action as a photographer captures a brief convention moment.
A brief exchange about General Otto, described as a proprietor of the Los Angeles Times, draws a general laugh before order is restored.
A garbled fragment references Inside Information about a fleet and suggests someone could borrow 9,000,000 dollars on a jawbone. Other phrases mention morning papers Madame Wumbert and a sensational Paria without clear context or names.
A large crowd filled the Empire Park theater last night as vaudeville shows strong popularity grows. The Waldron brothers German comedi ane delivered a funny act, Fred added club swinging impressed, the Luta brothers musical novelty topped the program, and midget tumblers delighted all ages with new acts from last week.
Arnold Whi a newspaper writer was fined 800 for publishing an article criticizing the Whitaker Wright case. He refused to pay and was sent to prison. The editor and publishers of the Sunday Sun were ordered to cover the costs of the contempt of court proceeding.
Licenses to wed were granted for Charles Davie and Mina Black both of Beattie with legible ages noted. The couple plans marriage in the near future following the legal proceedings recorded in the county clerk's office.
A swarm of bees disrupted a Galion Ohio shop late night trapping customers inside for two hours. The buzzing siege attracted onlookers and caused several women to faint before farmers from a nearby saloon subdued the insects and freed the crowd.
A heavy wind swept the West Indian wands Sunday night causing damage. The item notes casual remarks about women, quotes and local color, with scattered references to politics and travel ads. No clear central incident beyond the wind event.
Fragmentary city notes report a prowler in foggy garb, a taunting rider near garbage tides, and a boxing match referee’s quip. The Star Duet column invites readers to verify Old Josh Wise’s genealogy while promising to publish a researched family tree soon.
Bobbyee writes exclusively for Star Dust describing a looming confrontation. He notes uncertainty about the exact fighting location but confirms presence at the camps. Harness races at The Meadows begin daily at 1:30 P.M.
Passengers aboard the steamer City of Topeka report Ketchikan residents seek ways to fund public schools after saloon licenses are crushed by a legal crackdown. Revenue from those licenses had supported school buildings while children in the town continue to grow.
The civil service commissioners named the board of examiners for engineers licenses under the new ordinance. Members listed are J. Coleman W. J. Santmyer and F. W. Hibbe. Justice George Yeatersay issued a warrant for Nels Johnson on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses from a secondhand dealer. He allegedly sold mortgaged furniture. The Meadow and Great Northern Railway advertise low excursion rates to St Paul Chicago St Louis and other eastern cities with sales dates August 18 19 26 38. Ticket office at First Avenue. Ladies admitted free at The Meadows all week.
In Beattie, Judge George let over fifty vagrants and suspected criminals go free or with suspended sentences after trials in the superior police court. Police testimony showed repeated unworked offenders and drunks, yet many defendants were discharged or lightly punished, fueling claims of bias toward certain political factions.
Judge Jacobs presidency calls a special meeting of the King County Bar in Judge Albertson's courtroom at 60 o'clock tomorrow morning to decide on suitable action regarding the death of Col. James Cane and requires full attendance.
King & Winge of West Seattle completed two three section poles totaling 246 feet and will finish two more. Two poles will go to Nome and two to Bt. Michset.
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