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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1903

Page

1

Forth Agrees to Arbitrate Amid City Drive

Mayor Humes will tell the executive committee that Seattle Electric Co has agreed to arbitrate all differences with its employees as part of franchise terms. The announcement followed a conference with Councilman Mullen and Beattie Electric leaders, with Porth away briefly at Yellowstone Park. The move aims to avert a street car strike while authorities seek a revised arbitration clause.

Humes Seattle Electric Co Ite Multen Jacob Purth Grant Beattle Electric Co Tday Im Maieon Harberie Wderstanding Jacob Porth Yellowstone Park Tacoma Purth Bireet Nahgegghetedtegg Tt Street Mallway Advicery Committee Beattie Electric Company Deal Chamber of Commerce Coun Cient Pitepatrick Kistler Mullen Redward Stinehart Rude Dee Tames At Dieontes Swaewttrs Onion Ewerntiers Star Jacob Furth Beat the Mlectric Co Riedric Company Furth Mune Sam Ft. Counectiman

Arbitration Clause in Seattle Electric Franchise

The article details an arbitration clause within Seattle Electric Company's franchise, outlining that disputes between the company and its employees will be submitted to arbitration and that awards are binding for one year. It also notes the city’s reserve right to repeal or modify the grant if operations do not comply with the ordinance.

Seattle Electric Company Egeene Seattle Knabe Hardman Fischer Hamilton Mason & Hamlin Everett Kingsbury Estey

Two Girls Missing In July Disappearance Case

Two 14 year old girls vanished after leaving a Denver area home on July 4. Opal Kilmer Wilkinson and Emma Grammon were last seen together at a local kitchen, with families and police unable to locate them for seven weeks. Both worked nearby and their families live near Black River Junction.

Enother Emma Grammon Cavanaugh Beattie Kitchen Wilkinson Girt Grammen Irtie Black River Junction

Drowned 11 Year Old James Kilduff in Green Lake

James Kilduff eleven son of Harry Kilduff of Greenwood avenue drowned at Green Lake around 2 16 pm while rowing with another boy. The companion fled and could not assist. Deputy Coroner Wiltsie presides. Body removed to the morgue. Inquest to be held.

James Kilduff Harry Kilduff Greenwood Avenue Seventy-Second Avenue Green Lake Kiidalf Northern Pacific Wiltsle

Black Sheep Jee Allen and Two Unnamed Relatives in Beattie

Two young men of loose reputation with social standing in Beattie are noted alongside Jee Allen. The item hints at community gossip surrounding their reputations and family ties in Beattie.

Jee Allen Beattie

Police court cites drunkenness disturbance on Firet avenue

A man named Alien forfeited a $20 bail in police court this morning after being charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He caused a disturbance on Firet avenue south yesterday morning and resisted when told to quiet down, leading to intervention by Patrolmen Wickman Flanagan and Le Count who overpowered him.

M Omming Young Alien Firet Avenue South Wickman Flanagan le Count

Mrs Allen on Trial for Death of Laura Graham

An inquest into the death of Laura Graham who was shot by Ella Allen is set for tomorrow at 1 pm in the Ronney Wat morgue. Allen claims insanity and has not recognized her husband who visited recently. He believes her mind has been unbalanced for months and that jealousy prompted the murder of a rival.

Laura Graham A. Ella Allen South Benttley Ronney- Wat Allen

Mysterious disappearance inquiry after hotel departure

Police search for William KE. Austin last seen August 12 at the Rainier Grand hotel with 400 dollars. A woman registered as BK. A. Austin claiming to be his sister from Washington, D C arrived August 15, stayed two days, then left toward Index Wenatchee in search of him, and did not return.

Sullivan William KE Austin Rainier-Grand Hotel Washington, D. C BK. A. Austin Index Wenatchee Seare

Burglar Bell Confesses to Portland and Tacoma Heists

John Bell, jailed in Portland for stealing silverware from Dr. Moore’s Portland residence, confessed to further burglaries at the Burkhardt home and other recent thefts. He led investigators to hidden loot, including a camera found on Cypress Hill and shoes taken from Burkhardt, and identified a Tacoma connection during questioning.

John Ebell Portland M. Moors le Burkhardt Beck Moore House Tacoma Bell Capel Hil

Mother seeks release of insane daughter from asylum

Mrs Krom, mother of Mary Krom, asks Superior Judge Albertaon to lift the order and return her daughter home. The girl, previously confined after wandering near Orillia, has long suffered mental instability and imagines herself an angel, standing still for hours with wings visible.

Mre Krom Mary Krom Pringtrowk Jude Albertaon Miesrut Bretlachom Orillia

Northern railway shops destroyed by fire

Quebec report says the Northern railway shops were destroyed by fire this morning with estimated losses around 100000 dollars. The blaze damaged facilities at the rail yard in Quebec as firefighters battled the flames.

Quebec Northern Railway

Farm Trust Plans Massive Cooperative Alliance

President Everett of the American Society of Pliquiry meets with leading farm representatives in Chicago to stage a joint meeting. The aim is a $60,000,000 capital cooperative to build gravitors, cold storage plants, cotton warehouses, and presses in the north and south, detaining products in storehouses to influence markets.

Chicago Everett American Society of Pliquiry Amniiion White Co-operative Company Alliance Opierno Farmere Trust Tt Oom

Murder at Tolt involves stabbing near Preston

In a Frank Wenp sted'e saloon near Tolt, McDevitt died after a fight with Manderville seen as brother-in-law, with Jim Powell accused of handing Manderville a large knife. Manderville surrendered drunk, Powell fled, deputies search for him, coroner and prosecutors plan to seek arrest warrant.

George Manderville Edward McDevitt Medevitt Frank Wenpsted Tolt Guring & Granken Ae Manuderville Devitt Seh Mobevitt Manderville Jim Powell McDevitt Aleem Templeton Enfoem Seattle Beattie Mantervie Jim Mullin Preston Powell Todd Rhenff Quilter Meye Wil

Monster crowds greet veterans march in Prancing Australia

In Pran ciaco Australia on a sunny morning crowds cheered a vast procession of veterans marching from encampments. Notables like Mike and McArthur appeared in civilian clothes and drew widespread ovations as locals, farmers, and state contingents from Michigan Iowa California Wyoming and more joined the parade along Market Grant and Montgomery streets.

Pranciaco Aus Suturian Market Grant Montgomery Street Mike and McArthur Michigan Iowa Golorade Wyoming

Pacing mile world record set at Brighton Beach

The report notes a new world's record for the pacing mile achieved this afternoon at Brighton Beach. Dan Paich equaled Star Pointer's mark recently but claimed the title today, finishing just over one-quarter second faster than the former record.

Star Pointer Mase Dan Paich Star

Elephant Parade Delights City With 40 Elephants

A morning parade by the Ringling Brothers shows a huge procession of 40 elephants, giraffes, ponies, and other animals moving through the city from the circus grounds on Fifth Avenue and Harrison Street to Pike Street and back. Spectators line the route as guards caution officials to secure the tent and entrances during performances.

Ron Ringtine Brothers Errous Hewan Fifth Avenue Harrison Street Pike Street Firet Avenue First Avenue Yesterway Second Avenue Pike Firth and Harrison

Delegates Push Debates at Transmississippi Congress

About 150 delegates arrived for the Transmississippi congress as resolutions on homestead laws land use water rights and river improvements were introduced. Speakers including John Barrett and W. Thurber addressed trade immigration and mineral resources with Senator Reed Smoot and Col. Fr. C. Zach vie contributing views before adjournment. Captain Anderson organized music while Gen. George F. Alford of Dallas attended as a Confederate veteran.

Traneminelenippi Congress Matthews Yenter Coronittes Hugh Craig California International Salmon Hatcherien United States Columbia Indian Territory Oklahoma Mississippi Mizsouri Kansas Bureau of Manufactures Congress San Joaquin Galveston Kanwar John Barrett Levin Orient Capt Anderson Xanthua W. Thurber New Yor Fr. C. Zachevie New Orleans MN Thurber Tom Richardson Reed Smoot Utah Richardson Beattie Geo. F. Alford Dallas Tex Seattle

Ballots Urged to Be Returned Before Saturday Night

Authorities urge voters to return ballots promptly to ensure they are counted before the contest closes Saturday night. No further details on location or deadlines are provided.

Denial on government payroll probes at odds with civil service rules

In Oyster Bay a secretary denies the president ordered an inquiry into non union government printing office workers. The claim would fall under civil service and not Cortelyou. Other notes mention guests Senator and Mrs Kearns and Henry Stoddard, with London report on Lord Salisbury and a Chicago wheat quote.

Government Printing Office Civil Service Cortelyou Kearns Utah Henry Stoddard New York Lune HM. Koblesat Chio Niviota

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Forth Burth Tvate J. M. Hughes Union Tatke Trusts Mrs. Allen DR. Moore Hell Burkhardt N. P G. A. BR Cook Shafter Brighton Beach den Fateh Transmississipp! Congre Oyster Bay Barnes Lad London Lord Salisbury Allen & Gilbert Ramaker Company Pacific Northwest
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