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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1907

Page

4

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Telegraphers Strike Spurs Debate on Wages and Hours

The Commercial Telegraphers strike appears spontaneous with no official pull of the trigger by union leadership. Workers seek eight-hour days higher pay and employer funded typewriters amid rising living costs, arguing Western Union should provide necessary machinery as other firms do. The piece calls for swift government arbitration and praises President Roosevelt as best suited to mediate a settlement.

United States Western Union Pullman Car Company

Three times named granddad in one night in Jeffersonville

Capt Jas BE Ryan of Jeffersonville learned his three sons welcomed baby boys in a single 24 hour span. Each call during the evening brought jubilant news and the captain, lounging with a cigar, celebrated with amused exclamations and a long night of reflection.

Seattle Star Jeffersonville Ind Jas BE. Ryan Capt Ryan Son No

Sermons and Stories at Seattle Dinner Party

A Seattle dinner gathers local clergy and guests as humorous anecdotes unfold. A minister’s tale about a boy mixing blessings with verse prompts a playful rebuke, while other recollections touch on revival meetings and the strict Sunday school instructor who asks who made the world with a shy boy answering I didn’t.

Coon to Keep House at Port Townsend

Ident Governor Chas B Coon purchased a four story dwelling at the administrator's sale of Julia Intermesa's estate for 3625 dollars and will begin housekeeping on his own account. Information has been filed in the U S circuit court in New York summoning Bri Harriman to show cause why he should answer questions about the Chicago cotton deal.

Port Townsend Chas Coon Julia Intermesa United States New York Bri. H. Harriman Chicago

Margaret and Ray Defy Family in Rural Oregon Marriage

In a tense Oregon scene a disobeying Margaret faces family opposition leading to her confinement. Ray, realizing the danger, secures a minister and license, confronts the clan, and arranges a private marriage as looming violence and control swirl around the house.

A Western Lochinvar by J Culling

A fragmented tale set in Oregon about Margaret Black, her brothers and parents, and a returning stranger Edgar Roy who meets the lost girl. The narrative hints at control and obedience and ends with their playful exchange as he declares his identity.

Oregon Margaret Black Margaret Edgar Roy

The Seattle Council Father and Son Clash Over Future

A Seattle councilman recounts his climb from poverty to wealth and power, warning his son of becoming a greater rascal after his death. The jester’s prank and the king’s grim amusement frame a tale of wit, fate, and warned consequences.

Seattle

Beattie Papers Sales Notice At Local Library

Boys seek buyers for Beattie papers with details from Geo Engler at the Sta office in the old library building. Contact during morning hours 9 to 11 or afternoon 2 to 3. initiation fee paid by Engler.

Beattie Geo Engler, Sta Oldbrary Engler Ose

Laffargue Piano Promoted as French Craft in New York

The Laffargue piano, linked to the Prard firm in Paris, is praised for superb tone and durability. After a decade in New York, it is presented as a top quality instrument offered at a moderate price and available for showroom viewing.

Prard Paris New York

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