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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1904
Page
5
A new force of union riveters began work on the Municipal pipe line this morning after the leormakers' union resolved to allow entry. City Engineer Thomson cites an eight hour limit and says some workers already log ten hours in emergencies with higher pay.
The Emma Claudina May sailed May 10 from this port under Northeastern Commercial company charter with 13 aboard including M Hardington. Officials hope the vessel, last reported from Dutch Harbor, may yet be heard from as it was bound for Beattie and East Cape. Delays from gales or demanty are possible while 299 tons of freight loaded for Siberian mines remain on board. The 113 by 21.5 foot schooner, built in San Francisco in 1880s, is owned by Charles Nelson.
A cooperative colony of Doukhabors, exiled Russian peasants, will settle at Port Hadlock near Port Townsend in early spring. About 60 families will establish a thrifty cooperative farm system including dairies poultry and gardens, with produce marketed through a cooperative store in Beattie.
Mrs Matilda McLachlan filed for divorce from her husband Charlies McLachlan of Port Orchard Steamship Co. alleging cruelty and non support. She claims beating and neglect of an invalid daughter amid accusations of ample funds. The couple wed 26 years ago. A marine safety ruling requires tarpaulin covering of hay and straw on upper decks, with circulars issued to district masters.
Robert Anderman, a fireman, claimed seeing snakes during a delirium tremens episode after prolonged drinking. Officers Wilkes and Hurt escorted him to the police station and receiving cell. Dr Buckley ordered him to Way side Emergency Hospital for treatment.
Captain John Madden was granted a divorce from Edith Partello Madden after a brief hearing in San Francisco. The trial, touted as a major army sensation, yielded few witnesses and no disclosure of high ranking officials. Lieutenant Hector Robicron, recently dismissed for conduct unbecoming, was named co respondent.
Mary Johnson a 16 year old was brought to the police by Humane Officer Vaupell after being found sleeping in an old barn at Green Lake. She left home for work. parents live at Ballard. She is under police matron care as authorities assess responsibility. An investigation is ongoing.
Two Knights Templar delegations from Rexton were delayed by a freight train wreck in the Cascades this morning. The Hutier hotel reception committee awaited them, planning city tours and a Lake Washington excursion before their evening train to San Francisco.
The sewer committee will hear objections from abutting property owners tomorrow on Rainier Avenue trunk sewer charges. With President Di and several councilmen opposing the current assessment method, a compromise seems likely as debate centers on funding 20 percent from the general fund and a total $87,000 project cost. If not passed unanimously, owners may pay about $12,500 of the $87,000.
The Chamber of Commerce chartered the steamer Mainland er for a four day trip around the sound starting September 6. Everett Bellingham Vancouver and Victoria are named as principal ports of call. A. Shemanaki of Eastern Outfitting accuses K L Robinson of passing a $42 check drawn on Puget Sound National Bank signed by J O Peterson, who has no account there, suspected forgery.
A bustling week is planned around center tables on the tenth floor. The display aims to introduce Standard store values and methods to staff and customers, with many activities at the center tables throughout the week.
The Beattie range contest invites all young girls to enter with fourteen prizes. Readers are urged to prepare a short piece titled ten reasons why Emma should win and bring answers next Sunday for submission.
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