Clever decoy strike scheme targets laborers in North Seattle scam
The piece describes a fraudulent plan by C. A. Gomes to lure workers with promises of union wages and a new town, North Seattle. Prospective homeseekers would invest 100 days of labor and $100 cash to obtain lots on 160 acres, with imagined electric lights, schools, and streets, while real development and water are dubious.
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C. A. Gomes
Hale
Lock Titp
Beattie
Wash
Gomas
Columbia St
Seattle
North
Gomes
Wesler
Seattle Electric Company
California
Gomans
Attorney General to dissolve UP-Southern Pacific union
In Omaha it is understood that Attorney General Bonaparte plans to file a federal suit within a month to dissolve the Union Pacific Southern Pacific railway combination. The exact filing date is not known, but a high authority says it is expected soon.
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Omaha
Bonaparte
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Senator Owen Investigated Over Land Deals
U S senator Robert T Owen of Oklahoma faces an Interior Department inquiry into his acquisition of 4000 acres in a rich area of the new state. Secretary Garfield proposes to cut federal funds to cancel certain deeds. Two inspectors were sent to Oklahoma to establish facts in the case.
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United Press
Washington
Robert T. Owen
United States
Oklahoma
Garfield
Owens
Owen Deserts
Labor Delegate from Portland Becomes Contentious Issue
Radding, arrested as an accomplice in an alleged blackmail attempt on Mayor Harry last fall, will go as a delegate from Painters Union No. 10 to the State Federation of Labor convention in Astoria. The Painters voted to ignore a request to withdraw Radding from delegates, promising a bitter convention fight. Some labor leaders say he will not be seated or could trigger a walkout. Four hundred million sardines are taken yearly off Magina coast.
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Gomas
Portland
Ore
Radding
Harry
Painters Union
State Federation of Labor
Astoria
Painters’ Union
Evanciiman
Tate
Indiana City Gripped by Strike Sympathizers Riot
In Muncie Indiana on January 2 a mob of about 4000 sympathizers of striking carmen on the Indiana Traction Company blocked cars, pelted crews with stones, and threatened fire at car barns now used as strikebreakers' barracks. Police largely capitulated while the company armed 100 strikebreakers with rifles to defend property and workers.
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United Press
Muncie
Ind
Carmen
Indiana Traction Company
Hanley
Naional Guard
Etrikera
Traction Company
Dow Enters Race Against Moore for Seattle Mayor
Matthew Dow contractor filed candidacy against Mayor Moore for the Seattle mayoral nomination. The move surprised movement leaders who favored Dow for at large city office. Other candidates include L H Gray steamship broker and John F Miller with George F Russell expected to declare before the filing deadline. Co B Kitteridge also entered for council from the Eleventh ward.
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Matthew
Seattle
Dew
Moore
Geé
Son
L. H Gray
King County
Republican Club
John F. Miller
George F. Russell
Co. B. Kitteridge
Repubican
Eleventh Ward
San Francisco Prices vs Seattle Show Outsized Costs
The San Francisco Examiner compares wholesale prices of common goods, finding Seattle cheaper overall by about 10 percent. Flour, butter, eggs, ham, live cattle, and mutton costs are cited, with Seattle often cheaper, while California-sourced produce like onions and beans sometimes run higher in Seattle. An average purchase would cost Seattle $57.59 versus San Francisco $64.59, a $6.50 gap.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Examiner
Seattle
California
Examiner
Open Shop Walkout Hits Several Ornamentals and Iron Works
In a widespread action influenced by the Building Trades Assembly, about 200 workers across ornamental iron, wire, and plating shops walked out. Companies affected include the Gyelile Ornamenta and Pacific Wire Plating Works with 25 to 40 workers quitting as wage demands rise. Over 250 mechanics registered at the union exchange, with some workers returning and new openings scarce amid ongoing labor tensions.
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Ives
Building Trades Assembly
Licenee
Solleg
Pacific Wire
Prefontaine Place
Seattle
Artistic Iron Works
Standard Iron Works
Orrike Ill
Liquor Dealers Leave City Campaign Comment on Moore
James Morrison of the liquor dealers association stated that the group has not yet taken an active role in the municipal campaign and likely will not participate. He noted that Republicans nominated against Mayor Moore have generally been defeated and argued the current administration shows continued partiality toward saloon interests.
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Liquor Dealers’ Association
James Morrison
Morrison
Moore
Shot and Sam Na. Mies Jan 2 Chief fiehroff killed in crowd
A provincial chief was shot and killed in a crowded street on January 2 triggering vengeance by a rival group. Authorities report the incident as an act of retaliation for anger stirred by the deceased.
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Sam
Fiehroff
Appointment of Pillabury as head of navigation board
A garbled report indicates Pillabury is to be named head of the navigation board. Names mentioned include Guccesson and several others connected to the bureau. The text alludes to a commission or selection process and a formal appointment on the horizon.
Election Race Jumbles With Candidate Allegations
In a muddled report the race for mayor features three candidates. One nominee faced questions over party ties and campaign group links while rivals argue over endorsements and past ownership claims.
Hatred for Japs Aroused After Farm Murders
Reports from the United States wire service describe renewed anti Japanese sentiment following a fatal attack linked to a farm labor disruption. The three assailants injured in the melee are identified and the consulate in Tokyo confirms no further statements will be issued beyond condemnation.
Mount Royal Believed Lost After 25 Days Overdue
The Canadian Pacific liner Mount Royal with 400 passengers is 25 days overdue from Antwerp. Heavy North Atlantic storms and dense ice off the coast raise fears of a disaster similar to the ill fated Elbe. Captain Purcell commands the vessel as anxious authorities watch for news.
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United Press
ST. Johns
Mount Royals
Antwerp
Mount Royal
Purcell
Atlantic
Seattle Clears and Balances Reported for Today
Seattle daily financial brief shows clearings totaling 1 021 833 00 and balances of 62 234 00, with prior day balances 1834 541 39 and 182 871 61. The figures denote banking activity and liquidity in the city.
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Seattle
Acom
Average Britiee salmon weight and orange production note
The article cites the average weight of the Britiee salmon as elmtt pounds and mentions an orange tree capable of producing 15 000 oranges at one time.
Agreement Break Says Builders In Seattle Trade Row
The statement, attributed to James Murphy and J. Fey of the Building Trades assembly, claims two Master Builders violated the March 1907 to July 1909 wage and conditions pact. It defends the agreement as sacred, notes breaches by two members, and asserts subcontractors acted independently. The group denounces charges from the Builders Exchange as false and emphasizes commitment to Seattle’s welfare.
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Jeames Murphy
J. Fey
Building Trades Saem
Huilding Trades Assembly
Condiian
Ois City
Seattle
Master Mauiders Association
Ies
Puiders
Muilding Trades Assembly
Iro
Open Shop Notice Posted At City Factories
A notice posted today at ornamental iron wire and plating fixture factories declares an open shop starting January 1 1908 with no discrimination between workers. Wages and hours will not be shortened or lengthened. best workers will be hired on ability. Employees unwilling to work under these terms must surrender tools and collect any due wages by December 31 1908 and report to the office for settlement.
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Esson
Sonanion
Hug
Union men refuse to return to church job
Open shop labor dispute halts work on the Merhellet chapel project as union crews refuse to resume tasks citing church building committee delays and a wage dispute. Contractors cite bad weather and reduced crews while business agents warn the open shop policy may spread to other city jobs.
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Waion Mechanics
Strat Merhellet
Welkout
Rownds @ Co. supervistor
Ing
Pritieh Columbia
Balllargeon
Ligeein
Central Bulléing
McAvough
Caremere Union
Elect
Letter from Capt Munger to Secretary Yandel on life-saving tugs
Capt F M Munger of the United States revenue service writes to Secretary Yandel of the Chamber of Commerce regarding eight temporary life-saving tugs. The communication outlines urgent needs and potential funding or action to secure safety at sea.
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F. M. Munger
United States Revenue Service
Yandel
Chamber of Commerce
Capt. Flattery Plans Three Vessels for Duty
Capt. Munger states the navy has two vessels ready for service and the sound agency faces no messenger, while disasters occur and the fleet prepares for future operations.
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Munger
Orince
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