Telegraph Operators Strike Shuts Off Chicago action warned
In a sweeping bulletin dated August 12, union leaders from the National Telegraphers and the American Federation of Labor threaten a nationwide strike if telegraph and postal companies fail to grant full wage and condition demands. Reports describe Chicago as isolated as workers vow mass action across major U.S. and Canadian exchanges.
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Small Leaves for Chicago in Early Morning Flight
President Small departs San Francisco for Chicago unaware of the New York strike. The brief dispatch notes this travel as it occurs without related labor news.
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Columbus Men Walk Out
Union operators in the Columbus Postal office struck at 4 30 morning in sympathy with Western Union operators. Messengers also walked out.
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Western Union Join Pose-tal Strikers at Augusta
At Augusta Georgia on August 12 Western Union operators joined the postal strikers at 11:30 this morning in a nationwide labor action.
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Roosevelt Upholds Hands Off Policy on Telegraphers Strike
President Roosevelt adheres to a hands off stance on the telegraphers strike. Secretary Loeb reports the administration will not intervene despite the dispute unfolding in Bay L. I. on August 12.
Confessed thief choir singer facing burglary charges
A young man described as a devoted church worker and choir singer confessed to burglary after detectives caught him in his room early morning. He admitted stealing jewelry clothing tools gloves perfumery bicycle and many other items valued in the hundreds from a residence and warned he had been employed as a Northern Pacific truckman, with thieving operations continuing for some time.
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Navy Chiefs Inspect Bremerton Tour In 1916
Three of the United States Navy bureau chiefs visited Bremerton aboard a cruiser detachment to inspect the Puget Sound yard. Rear Admiral Cappa and Captain Cowles led the party with Marine Corps presence. they toured the yard and examined barracks plans to house the full force, noting cost concerns per man and sailing for a new building project.
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Local Telegraphers in Seattle Face Strike Pressure
Local telegraphers with over a hundred members threaten to strike if President S. J. Small does not grant a just hearing of grievances over arbitrary rulings by local officials. They warn of widespread layoffs and seek decent compensation as they prepare for a possible shutdown in Seattle.
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Charles Brownfield Reported Dead at Cedar Lake
Meager information from Ely officials states that Charles Brownfield who ran the city water works at Cedar Lake died suddenly last night. He about 50 years old and formerly worked for the street department before his Cedar Lake appointment. He leaves a widow two young children and an older son in Seattle.
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Commissioner Neil No Communication Yet on Boonevelu Issue
The record shows no contact between Commissioner Neil and Boonevelu as discussions on the situation are rejected by Boonevelu. No formal statements or meetings have occurred to address the matter.
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Cotton Exchange Operators Quit Work at 2:46
News wires report that cotton exchange operators halted work at 2:46 PM and Western Union cable operators joined the outage, signaling a broad labor action affecting market communications.
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Cotton Exchange
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West Oakland Western Union Operators Dismissed
Five operators walked out after Western Union dismissed workers at West Oakland for refusing to handle New York wires. The firings came this morning as labor tension rose at the Oakland facility.
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Ride Kuntry Klub Returns From YMCA Outing
The Ride Kuntry Klub, a boys organization under YMCA auspices, came back yesterday from its annual trip aboard a private launch. Camping grounds were donated by the Coleman estate and a court kept order with regular sessions at the camp.
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Yucatan Due Tomorrow At Seattle
The steamer Yucatan of the Northwestern Steamship company is due tomorrow. En route south the ship stopped at Nanavite to coal and many passengers disembarked to travel overland to Beattie and Victoria. The Yucatan will load coal prior to arriving in Seattle. Officers report several Wrangell range mountains in eruption with large steam plumes, a phenomenon seen several times recently with no fatalities yet.
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Public Scales Planned For City Schools
The school board filed a petition with the city clerk to install public weighing machines in public schools to weigh coal. The plan would allow the scales to recoup costs by charging a small fee for public use.
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State Board notices bids exceed funds at Ellensburg and Stetlacoom
The state board of control has opened all bids Saturday for the normal schools at Ellensburg and for the Stetlacoom asylum, but all bids exceed the funds available.
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Auto frightens Kaigerin ends Kaiserin’s ride
Berlin reports the German empress will not ride in automobiles again after a royal car sputtered and sprayed spray during a ride. The chauffeur tried to reassure her as her vehicle suddenly stopped and she dismounted quickly.
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Reformatory Site at Monroe Offered
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce notified the state reform commission it has a site for a reformatory, a seller raised the price from 16000 to 23000 dollars. The property features a mile and a half water frontage and over 1 foot of standing timber. Secretary C Jackson said he would forecast the commission’s action.
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Trust probe to continue with all firms targeted
Washington reports the administration will press the antitrust drive without pause, aiming to curb all trusts. It notes Sandia and Standard Oil may face action as the effort expands under Attorney General Bonaparte, seeking not only sanctions but dissolution where appropriate.
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Cattle Electrocuted on Riverton Interurban Tracks
Cattle were electrocuted on the third rail at Riverton yesterday. Residents protest lack of guard rail at the station after the old rail was removed for new tracks. The cattle, bound for Seattle to be slaughtered by Fryeshulen Co, burned along the rail producing a foul odor and forcing carcass removal.
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Only practical woman blacksmith in Ohio is Mrs Sheffield
Aug 12 Toledo reports Mrs Wm Sheffield of Deshler Ohio as the state’s only practical woman blacksmith and wood worker. She forges with her husband, also a skilled smith, and has grown from a slight her to weigh 175 pounds with daily hammer work and wagon repair plus horseshoeing.
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Reckless Auto Drivers Warned In Manila
Cruisers Pennsylvania Maryland and Colorado have left Cavite for Yokohama and Honolulu to join Admiral Evans Pacific squadron. The Maryland was grounded but floated in harbor. Police will crack down on reckless chauffeurs with no leniency, arresting and prosecuting speed violations to protect pedestrians and passengers.
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Fierce fighting near Casa Blanca reported by Star
F intense clashes unfold outside Tangier as French troops push back fanatical tribesmen. Record notes heavy losses on both sides while the engagement continues amid the Aug. 12 dispatches. In Bellingham, R E Walker arraigned after killing his wife and attempting suicide. plea of insanity entered with trial set for Sept. 23.
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Mrs White to Marry McKim After Thaw Trial
New York August 12. Rumors report Mrs Stanford White engaged to Charles F. McKim, partner of her late husband. The couple will wed after Thaw trial ends. Neither denies nor confirms, both are currently in Europe.
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Political talk fest with Roosevelt in Oyster Bay
Judge W. H. Hunt of Montana met the president today at a four o clock political luncheon in Oyster Bay with a group of politicians.
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Merchants Petition City Council Over Street Stands
Pike street merchants between Fourth and Eighth Avenues petition the council to order expressmen and teamsters with stands on the street to vacate. They state the stands block walks making it hard to load and unload goods at their shops.
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Georgetown approves Rainier Avenue paving plan
The street committee of Georgetown city council decided to pave Rainier Avenue for one mile from Vega Street southward with a six foot wide cement sidewalk on the west side, at an estimated cost of about $20,000. Mrs. William Howard Taft, wife of the secretary of war, is noted for musical accomplishments and is a Cincinnati Conservatory graduate.
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Counterfeiter Wendt Recaptured Near McNeil Island
Herman Wendt who escaped from McNeil Island federal prison last Friday was recaptured early yesterday by guard Alven Smith and King County game warden Henry Wet. He surrendered without resistance after 60 hours on the run, had planned to build a raft, and was three miles from the prison when seized. Wendt began his crime career in Seattle and is serving three years for counterfeiting.
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Seattle
Tour to Alaska Ends in a Happy Marriage
Miss Elizabeth Nina Stepler and Floyd N. Bush wed in Skagway after a romance aboard the steamer Humboldt. The ceremony occurred at Councilman R. Shea’s home with Humboldt tourists as guests. The couple plans to reside in Seattle.
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Floyd N. Bush
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White Pass
Seattle
San Pedro to go to Frisco for repair voyage
Advices from Humboldt California report the steam schooner San Pedro which sank the steamer Columbia will be towed to San Francisco for repairs. Chief Engineer Williams of the San Pedro will oversee the engine room during the trip down the coast. Crew recruitment has faced considerable difficulties.
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Arthur Fitger Sold for Ore Trade Use in Pacific Northwest
The German steamer Arthur Fitger has been bought by Capt James Griffithe of Seattle. It will operate in the iron ore carrying trade between Irondale Washington and Quatsino Sound British Columbia. The ship caught fire last May near Shilshole Bay but has been repaired and is now in good condition.
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Miner Near Seattle Believed Seen After Escape
A police search in South Seattle follows reports that Bill Miner the escaped convict from New Westminster was seen near Georgetown. A unnamed woman claims to have passed Miner on the road while driving and knows him well. Authorities say they are tracing him through the countryside south of Georgetown.
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