Telegraph Strike Shows No Signs of Settlement
The August 4 report from San Francisco describes a deepening telegraph shutdown across Postal and Western Union lines. Widespread paralysis hits coast to coast with little movement toward settlement, while Seattle and Chicago scene stress escalation and potential cross-railway impact. leaders pledge no arbitration and emphasize a firm stance by the unions and companies.
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Western Union
Ibiy
T. Reid
R. T
King At
Pete
Asd
Bomaeng
Atb
Seattle
Chicago
Louie
Mel. C. Quick
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Order of Ratleny
Belog
Jess
Labor Day Plans Discussed by Central Labor Council
Tonight the Central Labor Council will discuss the Labor Day program and make final arrangements for a large celebration by trade unionists this year.
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Central Labor Coucil
Must an American woman be tagged by male escort
Miss Elizabeth Stanton Blatch, a leading American suffragist, argues that women should not be forced to have male escorts after dark. She cites incidents at the Hoffman House where a waiter refused service to an unattended woman, reflecting broader social feudal customs viewed as unfair to women.
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Warlet Stanton Blatch
Amerion
Sunny Way
Re. Mateh
Hoffman House
Broadway
Hotel Refuses Entry Over Woman's Safety Claim
Seattle Star exclusive reports a New York hotel asserts it may deny entry if danger to a woman is suspected. The notice centers on safety concerns and policy interpretation amid evolving hospitality standards.
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Seattle Star
New York
Not to Enter Joint Debate Between Clerics
Rev A Matthews refuses to join a joint debate with Walter A Hall president of Beattie Spiritualist Society. The dispute arose after Matthews critiqued his sermon The Value of the Dead and suggested a discussion on spiritualism.
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A. Matthews
Walter A. Hall
Spiritualiet Society of Beattie
Dr. Matthews
Portland Undertaker J. W. Bollen Shoots Self
An undertaker and embalmer named J. W. Bollen, formerly of San Francisco, shot himself last night in a tragedy witnessed by his wife who struggled to pull him away from the act. He died instantly, with reports noting stress and possible mental strain prior to the act.
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United Press
Portland
Aus
J. W. Bollen
San Francisco
Hollen
City franchise tax hearing on Seattle lighting case
The state board of equalization considers lowering the Seattle Lighting Company franchise assessment from about 1.5 million to 260 thousand. Attorneys argue bonds should be deducted from assessed value. most members oppose. The board plans to sustain Parish’s method for taxing railroad values. Northwestern steamer departs for Nome, race for cargo prize noted.
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Hearts of Stone
Board of Equalisation
Hi. R. Clise
Seattle Ting Company
Fred Sawyer
Wangeet Wit
Peederick & Nelson
Cilwe
Parieh
State Tax Board
Parish
Supreme Court of
State of Washington
Suvpreme Court
United States
Seattle Lighting Company
H. R. Clise
Clise
Sawyer
Frost
Assexsor Pariah
State Tax Commission
Feasterday
Pariah
Rockwell
Bis
Asmessor Parish
Last Years Board of Equalization
Northwestern
Nome
Puebla
Escape attempts by known safe blower foiled in Rockford
George Everett and Allan Burton, convicted safe blowers, escaped Rockford Illinois holding cell using a tin spoon as a chisel. Burton was captured in this city and both men used digging efforts to reach freedom. Burton is placed in the dark hole pending transfer to Illinois authorities.
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George Everett
Allan Burton
Rockford
Ill
Attem
Illinois
Copeland Resigns From Post With Alaska Coast Steamship
Peter Copeland, longtime transportation man on the coast, has not been with the Alaska Coast Steamship company since the first of the month after resigning. The move was not announced and surprised steamboat men. Rumors that James Pharo, VP and GM, resigned to join Pacific Coast Steamship gain credence.
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Peter Copeland
Thin City
Alaska Coast Steamship Company
James Pharo
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Steamer City of Seattle Brings News of Tragic Drowning
The City of Seattle arrives from Southeastern Alaska with word of the drowning of the young daughter of Fred Puritan of Shakan. The child fell overboard from a launch in foggy conditions.
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Seattle
Alaska
Tourleta
Fred Puritan
Shakan
Whisky Ring Battles In Fourteenth Ward Contest
The Fourteenth ward council race heats up as former City Attorney Thomas B. MacMahon enters the field aiming to tilt the balance against anti-annexation factions. Ferdinand Schmitz of Alki emerges as a liquor-backed challenger with finances and party support to secure the nomination and election in a bid to control the council.
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Fourteenth Ward
Thomas B. MacMahon
MacMahon
Erven
Niesz
Mades
Republican City Committee
Mullen-Zbinden-Conway
Nquor
Youngstown
Alki
Ferdinand Schmitz
Schmitz
Hannut-Schmitz Co
Rathskeller
J. Edgartown
Clancys
West Seattle
Con Schmitz
Council
Fraud Charged in Our Ancestors Flour Case
A charge of obtaining money under false pretenses was filed today against Mre J F Hoemberg, arrested yesterday on complaint of many who bought stock in Our Ancestors Flour and Bread Co. W H Malongy and Mrs M M Dynes are witnesses. Fay WDurbeyelle, 16, claimed daughter of Mrs Dynes and is in police custody.
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Mre
J. F. Hoemberg
Flour & Bread Co.” & Corporation
W. H. Malongy
M. M. Dynes
Fay Wdurbeyelle
Police Chief Dinan Granted Writ To Block Ouster
The appellate court issued a writ of mandate for Chief of Police Dinan to bar the superior court from hearing any accusation allegedly filed to oust him from office.
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Ban Francisco
Police
Dinan
Steward Arrested in Tacoma Theft Case
Arthur George, a St Joseph's hospital steward in Tacoma, was arrested last night and charged with stealing $85 from a patient. He confessed before leaving with Detective Jack Hilion of the City of Destiny, saying he wanted the money to go to Vancouver.
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Arthur George
St Joseph's Hospital
Tacoma
Jack Hilion
City of Destiny
Vancouver
Robbery at North Yakima Store Ends in Arrest
Frank Williams alias Jack Hicks fell through a skylight into a North Yakima store, looted the premises, and was arrested there with stolen goods. He claimed it was his first and last crime and was handed to Sheriff L. M. Edwards of North Yakima.
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North Yakima
Frank Williams
Jack Hicks
Williams
L. M. Edwards
Cave-in ties up G N near Idaho Montana boundary
The Great Northern tunnel No 10 near the Idaho Montana boundary caved in and has tied up traffic for 86 hours. Crews are diverting to the NX path and expect to clear the tunnel and resume trains by tonight.
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Spokane
Great Northern
Idaho
Montana
NX. P
Bank officials bound for Detroit convention
C A Philbrick assistant cashier of First National Bank C S Marley of Dext Horton & Co and W F Paulie depart tonight for Detroit to attend the annual convention of the American Institute of Frank Men.
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C. A. Philbrick
First National Bank
C. S Marley
Dext. Horton & Co
W. F. Paulie
Detroit
American Institute of Frank
Mrs McKenzie Shot by Ex Husband Near Death at Wayside
Doctors report Mrs Anna McKenzie remains gravely injured after her former husband Alexander McKenzie shot her then killed himself. bullet fragment located in brain, other fragment lost. McKenzie at Bonney-Watson. children unlikely to claim remains. he belonged to Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges but no clear standing evidence.
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Anna MccKenzie
Alexander J. McKenzie
Wayside
J. W. Thomas
McKenzie
Bonney-Watson
Glass Is On Trial In San Francisco
General Manager Louis Gisas of the Pacific States Telegraph and Telephone company faces trial before Longran. A jury was swiftly selected with members including a grocer bakery president contractor carpenter and various tradespeople. The Boilermakers strike on the Southern Pacific at Los Angeles is settled and workers returned after the foreman resigned.
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San Francisco
Louis Gisas
Pacific States Telegraph & Telephone Company
Longran
Johnson Elliott
John B. Xande
Richard M. Collins
Hay and
Neils CC
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
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