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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1903

Page

5

Northwest Brewers condemn boycott over Seattle beer

The Northwest Brewers Association met in this city and condemned a boycott on Seattle Brewing and Malting beer by the Building Trades and Western Central Labor unions. They resolved to oppose the action and protect Seattle Brewing from retaliation, warning saloons to cease refusing the beer. Union support declined, with many Seattle and Ballard saloons switching to Independent Brewing Company beer.

Seattle Brewing and Malting Company Northwest Association Union Northwest Brewers Assoction Build- Trades Assembly Western Central Labor Unions Seattle Brewing & Malting Company Oro Northwest Beattie Brewing & Malling E Company Building Trades and Western Central Labor Union Seattle Brewing @ easeens Hotel Butter Company Brewing Company United Brewery Workmen's Union Building Trades Western Central Labor Union Kent Seattle Brewing @ Malting company Tredee Extern Central Labor Union Arthur Gerbel Western Central and Building Trades’ Council James Weir Seattle Brewing & Malting Pars & Resolution Weir EB. F. Sweeney Seattle Brewing & Matting Co North Cape Hook Ban Eeclave Brewer's Union Rainier King Butler Hotel San Francisco Ballard Seattle Pacific Coast Honolulu Georgetown Independent Brewing Company Hallard Hiemarck Cafe Marquette Totem Emalior Pike Street Seattle Brewing & Maulting Company Eniom W. H. Weaver Bartenders Union Uplen

Helen Gould Declines World’s Fair Board Presidency

Helen Gould announces she cannot accept the presidency of the board of lady managers for the World’s Fair to succeed Mrs. James Blair. The statement names St Louis as the location and lists May December as part of the notice.

Lady Board OF Managers Lady Managers James Blair

Record Cold Grips Chicago with Fatal Toll

Chicago endures a severe cold wave with three deaths and fifteen serious injuries from falling on slick streets. Diphtheria cases rise as mortality climbs, while city shelters shelter tramps and the streetcar system falters. Weather records show a 27 year December low of 13 degrees below zero.

Chicago United States Weather Bureau

Death in Snow: Dee O Rourke Found Entangled

Dee M John O Rourke froze to death while walking home and was found today entangled in a barbed wire fence, too weak to free himself. The incident occurred after he had been exposed to freezing conditions overnight in Waterloo.

Waterloo, TL Dee John O Rourke

Stubborn Facts Stir City Taxpayers Over Delinquent Contracts

City readers learn how the school board pursues penalties from delinquent contractors, contrasting it with the board of public works. Cawsey & Carney face possible $12,000 in added forfeits as delays to the High School project continue. The Dolphin steams to Skagway with 70 passengers and 200 tons freight.

Board OF Education Board OF Works Board of Public Works Cawney & Carney J. Kaibers Timothy Hyan Ryan Cawsey & Carney the of Works Tims Cawrney & Carney Dan My & Carney Dolphin Hunter j/Skagway

McGovern Habeas Hearing Adourned After Testimony

No decision was reached in the Metlovern habeas corpus case as Prosecuting Attorney Scott and associates denied Mc Govern allegations. The hearing adjourned until this evening at 7 20.

Metlovern

Homeless 12 Year Old Transferred to Reform School Fight

In Ingorrigigle Ballard Carl License, a 12 year old homeless boy, was caught robbing a till at Wilcoxson's second hand store Saturday night and is committed to jail by Police Judge Cassler awaiting exam by Judge Tallman for possible state reform school. He says his stepfather drove him from home and he has had prior troubles while living on his own.

Wilcoxson Cassler Tallman

Big stores in Seattle adopt 6 pm closing Saturdays

MacDougall & Southwick will close at 6 pm every Saturday starting December 26. The Bon Marche declines citing wage earners and Saturday demand, while other stores debate the plan. The Sociological Society backs early closing as humane, noting after 4 pm Saturday sales and worker relief.

Thin City Bon Marche Macdal & Southwick Company J .B. MacDougall Christiaaa Seattle MacDougall Bouthwick McDermott

Burglars Hit Cascade Grocery in Four Month Gap

Thieves broke into Cascade Grocery at Fifth Ave and Yester Way last night stealing cigars and chewing tobacco. They forced the front door lock, opened the cash register to find only pennies and three nickels. Proprietor John Weeks reported the break in and lamented no policeman had patrolled the area for four months.

Cascade Fifth Avenue Yester Way John Weeks

Burglars At Work In Tacoma Home

The house of G. T. Hurke at 17 Montgomery Street Booth Tacoma was entered yesterday evening and robbed of a gold watch silver-plated ware and assorted trinkets of little value.

The Star Tacoma G. T. Hurke Montgomery Street Booth Tacoma

Gas Customers Protest Sharp City Rate Increase

The report details rising gas costs in the city with two residents, David Swank and Mrs. H Mattson, facing bills that jumped from modest amounts to 11.75 and 32.90 respectively as October and November charges hit high levels. Swank cut usage by half yet saw the bill rise, while Mattson sought cheaper fuels after October’s nine dollar bill.

David Swank Seventh Avenue Citizens Company

Gen Reyes predicts Colombia delay on hostility

General Reyes told the State Department that Colombia would likely delay hostilities until his Washington mission report is received. Rear Admiral Coghlan reported on the Atlanta's movements from Colon and San Blas noting no Colombian force sighting and mixed signals on troop movements and supply ships near Turbo and Gandia.

Washington, D. C Reyes State Department Loomis Colombia Washington Coghlan Colon Atlanta San Blas Gandu San Blas Sable Cape Gulf of Parien Cartagena Pin Turbo Gandi Cartas Gena Lanta Gulf

Rainier Grand Cafe to become a concert hall

The Rainier Grand hotel cafe will be turned into a concert hall with a six piece orchestra performing daily. Prices will drop and Rai nier will be a featured attraction. Colonel Dunbar aims for an affordable elite resort while hotel owners contest his lease in court.

Rainier-Grand Hotel Rainier H. B. Dunbar Colonel Dunbar

Congress Adopts Christmas Recess Resolution and Senate Chaplain

In Washington the House approved a Christmas recess from December 19 to January 4 and resumed consideration of a pension bill. The Senate named Rev Edward Everett Hale as chaplain, replacing the late Rev William H Milburn, amid Republican caucus action.

Washington, D. C House Senate Edward [Everett Hale Morgan Edward Everett Hare Massachusetts Mr. Hate William H. Milburn

Snohomish Cherry Valley electric railway extensions planned

Applications filed for two franchise routes to extend electric railway into King county from Cherry Valley toward Tolt via Nevelty Post Office and from Tolt to Issaquah. Snohomish & Cherry Valley holds prior franks and reports completed surveys and prep work. Trustees Entwistle Snyder Hall named for Renton to Tolt line and Cherry Valley to Snohomish line.

Cherry Valley King Snohomish Tolt Nevelty Issaquah Snohomish County Monroe

Condemnation Trial Opens For Second Avenue Regrade

In Superior Court this morning a condemnation petition for the Second Avenue regrade began with G F Cott testifying about public necessity. Judge Morris allowed the case to proceed as hearings are expected to stretch over weeks. William J Br and his son met the pope for a private audience in Rome after the event.

Second Avenues Superior Judge Court G. F. Cott Rome William J

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