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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Star reports Spokane’s Building Trades Council ordered a halt on work on all buildings except Lincoln and the McKinley, as a response to journeymen plumbers demands and wage hikes. The strike threatens a citywide halt on construction projects.
A string of burglaries targets houses under construction in Seattle area. Items stolen include carpenters tools worth about 40 dollars from 2710 Yesler and related sites along Sixth Avenue. Police report over 25 similar thefts in the past month, with more than 1000 dollars in tools missing citywide. Investigators suspect an organized gang shipping stolen goods to second-hand retailers.
Charlies Lewis was fined nine dollars and costs by Justice Cann for petty larceny and jailed if he fails to pay. Earlier he faced larceny by embezzlement and grand larceny charges the morning of sentencing. The Pacific Quartet will sing at Firm M. P. church at corner 34 and Pine next Sunday night.
John A. Nink, recovering at Providence hospital after being shot a month ago, tells reporter he will expose and pursue the coward who attacker him. He says Pinkerton Agency is seeking the culprit and notes a stranger questioned at multiple saloons prior to the shooting. He expects release in about two weeks.
John Tor vik and Mise Randi Musgier were married Tuesday evening at Zion Lutheran church in Ballard. Rev. M. A. Christensen officiated. Both bride and groom are well known Ballard residents.
News noted a new paper, Mearet's Los Angeles Examiner, planned for a December launch in Los Angeles. Report mentions superstition among newspapermen surrounding its forthcoming first issue.
The original Dec 13 date was moved to December 12 amid superstition about the 11th among Eastern backers. Manager Straues denies superstition and says the shift improves the carrier system.
Tomorrow night the corporations committee of the city council Seattle Electric Company officials and Green Lake residents will meet in council chambers to discuss the Green Lake line service ordinance introduced last Monday by Murphy ninth ward. A large attendance is expected as residents present grievances.
W H Barr a private detective was convicted of assault and battery on C B Bussell in superior court. He was employed by Bussell’s wife and after tracing Bussell to a Seattle hotel he jumped him and severely beat him. He gave notice of an appeal. First M P church corner 4 and ri ne next Sunday night. See
The jury hearing Alexander Merryman's suit against the Master Horseshowers Association for an injunction to restrain a boycott disagreed on a verdict and was discharged by Judge Griffin after about twenty four hours of deliberation.
Mies K Kayano a Japanese woman was fined 10 dollars plus costs in a local court this morning for practicing barbering without a license on Washington street This was reported as a repetition of a prior offense in the state of Washington authorities said.
In Washington today the House submitted the 1905 pension appropriation bill with 1700000 less than 1904. Tawney introduced a joint resolution to study opening ceremonies for Louisiana cession centennial with a 2500 expense provision. Hemenway opposed the extra money as wasteful side shows. Lamar sought a privilege question to impeach Judge Swayne. the resolution passed. The Senate opened with peti tions from Wisconsin on Reed Smoot. Duharme nominated consul at Saltillo. Hoar flagged Panama revolution inquiry after Cuban bill. Cullom prepared to discuss it. Mitchell indicated further action.
A likely four city lacrosse league may form within months, with teams from Beattie Tacoma Everett and Whatcom. A meeting of lacrosse enthusiasts in these towns is planned to organize the league, backed by H B Kennedy of Seattle. East Canada players residing in the towns seek to join and Seattle attracts talent from Ontario willing to join the Seattle twelve.
On Thursday December 17 the senate addressed the bill to hold an international exposition in Oregon tied to the Lewis and Clarke exposition and approved an appropriation. The senate adjourned at 12 40.
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