Seattle Electric workers face union drive warning
A 1908 manifesto warns Seattle street railway workers against union organizing. It cites spies and a nationwide drive led by McMorrow of Chicago and Stone & Webster affiliates. The message claims 450 to 600 of 860 trainmen show interest in a union and notes terminations of pro union workers as intimidation.
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Antoniam
Seattle
Electric Company
McMoerrow
Chicago
Iil
Amalgamated Associat of Biettric Railway
Stone & Webster
Pipeline Plan For Cedar River Intake To City
City Engineer RO H H Thomson reported a new pipeline profile is being prepared by assistant engineer H W Beott to extend from the city to the Cedar river intake. The 28 mile line will parallel the old pipeline and deliver about 38 million gallons daily, with a special election set for September 12 to approve the project. Thomson toured Ravensdale to the intake, then toward the city, stopping at Renton.
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RO H H. Thomson
Cedar River
H. W. Beott
Thomson
Ravensdale
Renton
Two Men Suspected in Madison Street Grocery Robbery
Police link George Retily Langford and an accomplice to a Madison street grocery robbery. Langford wore a chain gang designation and had prior prison terms before release. authorities note possible alias and confusion over identities as they pursue the case.
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George Retily
Langford
Putnam Ang Sullivan
Gabe
Sen
Reidy
Hole
Awaltin
Barker
Langf
Harker
Igford
Laborer Mordwall Injured in Sunset Telephone Cave-In
A laborer named Mordwall, injured in yesterday's cave-in at Third and Wil, is recovering. He suffered injuries to the thigh among other wounds, with several workers affected in the incident.
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Mordwall
Wil
Lots Bring $109000 As West Fifth Avenue Sale Noted
Thomas Burke sold lots 2 and 2 in block 38 of Boren's addition to KR W Hill for $106,000. The property lies on the west side of Fourth Ave near Jefferson St.
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Thomas Burke
Boren
KR. W. Hill
Fourth Avy
Jefferson Ot
Corner Lots Sold in Terry's Addition Sale
Corner lots in block 57 Terry's addition were sold yesterday by owner John Michel to M Blox for 10600 dollars. The parcels sit at the corner of Seventh av and James st.
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Terry
John Michel
M. Bloxon
Seventh Av. and
James At
Sam Gurley Fined Over Knife Threat Incident
Laborer Sam Gurley was fined by Judge Alexander after a drunken incident in which he drew a knife and tried to stab a bystander. The court proceedings described a volatile scene and Gurley faced penalties for the assault attempt.
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Sam Gurley
Alexander
One News
Locomotives in Demand Strains on Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific freight managers complain of a locomotive shortage rather than cars. Hundreds of empty freight cars sit idle while motive power runs short. Officials expect enough locomotives to handle upcoming wheat traffic as tanks and cars move, with Tacoma reporting 700 cars moved two weeks ago and 600 last week, though orders are 28 days behind.
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Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Stewart Opera Company Faces County Clerk's Office Team
The Stewart Opera Company and a county clerk's office team will play a baseball game next Wednesday afternoon at Recreation Park.
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Stewart Opera Company
County Clerk's Office
Recreation Park
Patterson Frey Charged With Store Burglary
Information filed against Patterson Frey charges him with burglarizing the C H Ketehum store on August 25.
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Patterson Frey
C. H. Ketehum
Fire damages Monod hospital building on First Ave North
Fire at the old Monod hospital caused 23660 in damages yesterday afternoon at 545. The blaze reportedly started from a bonfire beneath the rear porch set by youths. Citizens and four officers aided firefighters while a detective investigates the youths believed responsible. The building, recently refitted for Wayside hospital use, will be rebuilt promptly.
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Monod
First Av. North
Buifiding
Neightorhood
Itte
Invitation for Joint Debate in Municipal Ownership Controversy
Public meeting at the Labor Temple tonight under the municipal ownership committee. Seattle Electric company aims to debate the antimunicipal ownership group with another challenge planned soon. Mayor Moore joins Seattle Theater gathering Saturday night with City Engineer Thomson as principal speaker. Will H. Morris presides as platform committee chairman.
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Labor Temple
Municipal Ownership Campaign Committee
Seattle Electric Company
Moore
Seattle
Thomson
Will H. Morris
Public order eases rail tariffs amid ice demand
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases railroads from the new rate bill and grants Boston & Maine Railway permission to reduce freight rates for five days. The law requires 20 days notice. The action cites urgent Boston ice demand and other reasons.
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Washington, D.C
New
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston & Maine Railway
Boston
Dutch Prominent Man H. de Bull Nachenius In Seattle
H. de Bull Nachenius a notable Holland figure registered at the Butler hotel after months of continental travel on a combined pleasure and business trip. He expects to remain in Seattle for a few days.
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H. de Bull Nachenius
Holland
the Butler
Herr Nachenius
Seattle
San Francisco Strike Quiet as Breakers Arrive
A strike at the city stalls rail service as Farley trains carry arriving strike breakers to Ogden and San Francisco. Leaders expect most breakers to desert, while the company plans to house workers at the Twenty-eighth Street barns and police recall 200 officers.
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Ogden
Utah
Farley
San Francisco
Cornelius
Twenty-eighth Street
Barnes
Shingle Mille Bureau to Meet at Lumbermen Club
The Shingle Mille bureau of local shingle manufacturers will hold a meeting tonight in the Lumbermen's club rooms in the Olympic block. Several matters of importance will be discussed including a new pew price schedule.
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Shingle Mille Bureau
Lumbermen’s Club
Olympic Block
Unlucky 13 Held for Murder at Fort Sam Houston
In San Antonio Texas authorities say they have enough evidence to convict 13 African American soldiers held at Fort Sam Houston on a Browntown Browm yilie murder charge.
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Ban Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Houston
Browm@yilie
Civil service exams planned in multiple departments
Labor Commissioner A. H. Grout will advertise within a week for civil service examinations in civil engineering clerical police fire electrical inspection and labor. Examinations are set for the latter part of September.
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A. H. Grout
Bank Clearings Rise Modestly Across The Nation
Bank clearings for the period show a rise over the previous year with totals reaching 61,106,681.27 and notable increases in key markets. Data indicate growth in early 1906 compared with 1900 levels, reflecting wider economic activity and financial movement across regions.
Repress Company Robbed in Delivery Wagon Theft
A robbery occurred when castings consigned to the Coast Machinery company were stolen from a delivery wagon. The theft was not discovered until the wagon arrived at the Pacific Coast Machinery plant and the loss reported to police.
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Coast Machinery Company
Northern Paemitic Xpress Company
Pacific Coast Machinery Com
Russian police ordered to use names of suspects
Government declares officers must use the name or number of any suspect who approaches. Citizens interpret this as police power to shoot at any time and place. In Peters burg area, revolutions in European capitals mobilize against the czar and his family, with Stolypin’s assassination seen as only the first of several.
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Moscow
Petersburg
Europe
Czar
Stolypin
City hesitate on Union Pacific vacation proposals
The two city committees will delay action on Union Pacific concessions until a full investigation is completed. They aim to balance cautious street vacations with permitting railroads to enter the city, offering hearings to those who protest or request to appear. A senator arrived in St yesterday with plans for August 28.
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Union Pacific Railway
Bryan primed for big talk tonight
In Washington and New York reports Bryan prepares for a two hour speech aboard the Milint off Bmaps and plans to press government ownership, tariff reform, and a shift from free silver as a major issue. He refuses to discuss politics or cannons, while Cuban unrest and American property protection loom.
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New York
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
London
Bryan
Sullivan
Cannon
Palma
Europe
Brutal assault case involves widow and ex-employer Gouddy
Mrs Jane Holden, a widow, was arrested after a police search at a Maynarday saloon. She alleges John Gouddy, a former Beattle Trane employee, beat and stripped her, chaining her to a bed and leaving her injured. Holden planned to press charges but was jailed. Gouddy previously served 40 days on a chain gang for beating her.
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Jane Holden
Hughett
Deoman
Clark
Maynarday
Holden
Mra Holden
John Gouddy
Beattle Traneter Company
Gouddy
Interlaken Drive to Connect Parks Near Completion
The Interlaken drive between Volunteer and Washington parks will be completed in the latter part of this week with opening exercises planned in the coming weeks, per park commissioners plans.
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Volunteer
Washington
Fire and police advance ten department members named
In a civil service commission meeting last night the fire and police department members were ordered advanced one grade. Fire personnel J. J. Peerce A. V. Hees W. R. Heffner promoted. Patrolmen Ernest C. Onbern L. P. Aplequist C. K. B. Smith W. F. Donovan W. C. Heffron also advanced.
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Civil Service Commission
Fire and Police Department
J. J. Peerce
A. V. Hees
W. BR. Heffner
Ernest C. Onbern
L. P. Aplequist
C. KB Smith
W. F. Donovan
W. C. Heffron
Beattie Red Cross Leader Appeals for Charity Fund
Rev. M. A. Matthews, president of the Beattie branch of the American Red Cross, appeals to Beattie citizens and state residents to raise a fund sent to the Valparaiso waferers.
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M. A. Matthews
Beattie
The
American Red Croes
Valparaiso
City Seeks More Help Across Departments
City officials report a shortage of applicants for civil service positions in multiple departments. Police vacancies require exam passes with salaries starting at 76 dollars, while fire roles seek pipemen and drivers at 75 to 95 dollars monthly. Engineering lacks certified city engineers. more laborers and teamsters are needed.
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Civil Service
Boundary Line Evidence in Washington Oregon case
Briefs and a record of testimony determining the boundary line between Washington and Oregon on the Columbia River are completed and prepared for submission to the United States supreme court. Charles Dalton, referee, will certify the records. The aim is to decide this year to settle fishing-ground ownership before the next fishing season.
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Washington
Oregon
Columbia River
United States Supreme Court
Charles Dalton
Supreme Court
Brother of Dr Maker Missing After Brief Departure
Sevey Mauker, brother of Portland dentist Dr Seth C. Maker, disappeared after leaving home last Thursday claiming a one day absence. His brother, who lives in Portland, is worried as there is no word on his return.
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Sevey Mauker
Seth C. Maker
Olympic
Portland
Army Strength Raised to 62,500 Men
Washington Aug 30 The War Department issued a general order increasing enlisted strength of the army from 60 000 to 62 500 to meet recruiting needs Extra men may be assigned to each cavalry and infantry regiment for recruiting duty to support the enlarged allotment.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Spokane Files First Rate Complaint Under New Law
Spokane files the first complaint under the new rate law with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The city and its merchant bodies accuse Northern Pacific Great Northern Union Pacific Oregon Railroad Navigation and Spokane Falls Northern of charging Spokane higher rates than other similar cities, favoring Seattle Tacoma and Portland.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Spokane Falls & Northern Railway
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Peter Holmes sells corner property for 85000 at Pike and Minor
Peter Holmes profits 65000 after selling the northwest corner of Pike street and Minor avenue for 85000. The 135 by 176 foot lot, improved with frame buildings, was sold yesterday through Burwell Morford to a purchaser named Inhale.
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Peter Holmes
Pike St
Minor Av
Burwell
Morford
Man Shot at While Fleeing in City Alley
George Snider, found semi conscious in an alley near the city jail, reported a man struck him and fled. Detective McClurg fired at the suspect but missed. Snider says a chance acquaintance urged him to a hotel and alleges a stunning blow occurred before the assailant escaped. James Clark was later arrested on suspicion but released with no connection found.
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George Snider
Second
Third Ays
McClurg
Snider
Soldiers of for maneuvers depart Fort Lawton for American Lake
Ten companies of the Third Infantry, recently arrived from Alaska, left Fort Lawton today for maneuvers at American Lake. Delayed by measles on the transport, the troops were moved to Fort Luton to rest. The march will cover 18 miles today with an expected three day route, ending as they reach Kent and pitch tents nearby.
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Third Infantry
Alaska
Fort Lawton
American Lake
Tacoma
Fort Luton
Kent
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