Machinists Undaunted by Nine-Hour Shifts Across Shops
A Washington bulletin signed by O'Connell of the Internal Association of Machinists reports widespread nine-hour workdays with wage increases in numerous shops. It lists settlements at Bouin and other firms, notes a Seattle dispute over pay, and cites tensions within the Metal Trades association as unions push for 9 hours and higher pay nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connell
Internal
Association of Machinista
Washington, D. C
Wee
Omaha
Neb
Gose Co
Chicago
Em- 2
Potter Printing Preas Co
Falo Forge Co
Buffalo
Bouin
St. Louis
Portland
Ore
Spokane
Waah
Metal Trades Association
Machinists’ Union
Beattie Metal Trades Association
Hulme
Vulcan Ironworks
Pacific Coast
Disappointed in Love Fireworks May Waldron Suicide Attempt
May Waldron daughter of F Waldron of Georgetown attempted to end her life with a .38 revolver on a Duwamish river bridge. She fired at her left breast, collapsed face down, was found by a passerby, and taken to county hospital. Fellow claims a lover, Leslie Willard, previously quarreled with her. she was heartbroken and then attempted suicide again the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Waldron
F Waldron
Georgetown
Duwamish
Leslie Willard
May
Young Willlard
Epworth Leaguers Fill Umatilla Berths for San Francisco
Epworth League members from Seattle Tacoma Whatcom Olympia and other cities occupied nearly all cabin reservations on the Umatilla which sailed for San Francisco this morning. The Ocean dock buzzed with activity as passengers cleared for departure. The Umatilla carried 250 first class passengers and 700 tons of cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
University of Pennsylvania Defeats Dublin Crew in Ireland
The University of Pennsylvania easily defeated the University of Dublin in an international rowing race. The Americans led by five lengths and finished the 16 minute race strongly. The event took place in Gave Up Millarney, Ireland, with betting at three to one on the Irish crew. Local construction bids were noted for a frame dwelling in Herthenat and a contract at 620 Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millarney
Ireland
University of
Ing
T. W. TI. K. Smith
Herthenat
Ewing i
Strikers gan July 16 briefing from local records
Fragmentary OCR notes show a dated mention of strikers on July 16 and references to a Benet rmary and count related terms. Characters are garbled, limiting clear extraction of names, places, or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan
Benetrmary
Mst Gfteden
Ors Bolleriakers
Iders
Pat
Punithe
Don't Torpatgre
Wlack
Notorious Women Fined In District Invasions
Mabel Wilson and Mrs West were fined $19 each by a judge after police said they should be below Yesterday for invading the Pike street area near Second and Third avenues. The police claim this class is thinning from respectable business districts. The Montreal Senator Villeneuve left Laval University $25,000 to endow a Villeneuve chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Wilson
Mrs. West
Pike Street
Second
Third Avenues
Senator Villeneuve
Montreal
Laval University
Villeneuve
Markets Update Nonstandard Yakima Aches and California Fruit
Markets note large quantities of Yakima fruit entering the market and being packed. Vegetables stay steady in quotations while California fruit shipments are expected tonight. The street trade remains firm all week with a positive outlook for weeks ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Green Fruit Prices and Produce List
A garbled price list for citrus fruits and vegetables. Items include lemons, limes, Valencia oranges, bananas, raspberries, potatoes, beets, carrots, lettuce, cabbage, turnips, and peppers with varied per unit or per case pricing. overall content resembles a market catalog fragment.
Watles Sightings Reported In Local Area
Fragmentary note reports a Batuck seen in Watles during aepretenmg period. no clear date or corroborating details available.
Protest Filed Over Second Avenue North Sidewalks
Herman Chapin has protested to the council against constructing concrete sidewalks on Second Avenue North between Denny Way and Harrison Street. He argues the street is lightly traveled and the expense ahead of property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Chapin
Council
Second Avenue
Dennyway
Harrison Streets
Robbery tale tied to gold seekers along Yukon route
Claimant Gustave A. Wanger reports 12 ounces of gold dust lost between Dawson and Seattle aboard the Humboldt. He cites a rising pattern of theft by hotel workers melting seals and resealing sacks. Meyer brothers and other travelers are said to have losses ranging from 3 to 35 ounces, with robberies occurring near White Horse and Skeeway. District Attorney Wilson R. Gay may be consulted. The scheme is deemed short lived as carriers may abandon carrying valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave A. Wanger
Swiftwater Bill
Yukon
Dawson
Seattle
Humboldt
Holere
Kiondikera
Wanger
Meyer Brothers
Meyer
White Horse
Skeeway
Wilson R. Gay
Kacway
Up and Down Waterfront Activities Reported
Steamship Mermonthi, first of Kosmos fleet to Seattle, due May to load for South American ports. Dirigo arrives tonight from Lynn Canal. State of Washington at Fairhaven Whatcom under Dodwell & Co. Barge No 1 grounded at bunkers. Lief BE to Tacoma for 20,000 pound halibut catch. Pak Ting at Tacoma coal then Portland for wheat bound for Fialfour Guthrie & Co. Kintuck and Ching Wo at Tacoma loading wheat for China Mutual voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mermonthi
Kosmos
Seattle
Mornlay
Alaska Steamship Co
Dirigo
Lynn Canal
State of Washington
Fairhaven
Whatcom
Dodwell & Co
Lief BE
Tacoma
W. W. Robinson
Kintuck
Dudley charters Majestic for Port Orchard excursion
W. J. Dudley former manager of the steamship Athion has chartered the new Sound steamship Majestic for an excursion to Port Orchard tomorrow. He is negotiating with Thompson Steamship Co. to charter the Majestic for the rest of the excursion season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dudley
Steamship Athion
New Sound
Majestic
Port Orchard
Mr. Dudley
Thompson Steamship Co
Unknown Alaska region explored by James Cannon and partners
Advices from Skagway describe James Cannon a seasoned prospector and South east Alaska pioneer with two companions Jase Greenstate and Louis Baker pushing into an unexplored Alaskan region between Lake Arkell and the Watson River. They traced the Chilkat river Glacier to Lake Arkell then moved east crossing mountain ranges in a grueling trek above the Wheaton and Watnon headwaters. They killed two dogs for grub, tested gravel beds for pay dirt, and found signs of wildlife ruins and abandoned camps while noting ground promising pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagway
Alaska
Jas. Cannon
Jase. Greenstate
Louis Baker
Lake Arkell
Watson River
Lake Hennett
Fifty-Mile
Mt. Golden Horn
Mt. Cannon
Terra
Chilkat River
Mr. Cannon
Chilkat
Long Lake
Sta Inlet
Tahkeena
Watnon
Wheaton Valley
Wheaton
Gracler
Cannon
Bear Ready for North to Arctic Whaling Grounds
United States revenue cutter Bear under Capt. Francia Tuttle arrived from Bremerton at 7 this morning and tied to Pier No. 6. Crews began loading supplies as Tuttle plans a night departure for Comox to coal, then to the whaling expedition in the Arctic reaching Point Barrow and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Revenue
Bear
Francia Tuttle
Bremerton
Transgressor Maurice O'Brien Bound Over in Larceny Case
Maurice O'Brien accused of stealing a watch from Pat O'Brien was bound over to the superior court to face larceny charges. Officer Byrnes arrested Mrs. F Cook, described as a housewife, on suspicion this afternoon. Her record includes a recent crooked trick attributed by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice O'Brien
Pat O'Brien
F. Cook
Byrnes
Social honors for Mrs Truesdale from Minneapolis visit
Mrs Morace Henry hosted a Thursday afternoon reception for Mrs Truesdale newly arrived from Minneapolis. The event featured beautified decorations and carnation clusters. many members of the Nesixe club attended and planned to host next Tuesday. Meanwhile Seattle social活s buzzed with river and harbor committee entertainments, dinners, and luncheons filling the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Rivere and Harbors Committee
Bikur Cholum Plans Major Expansion in Seattle
The orthodox Bikur Cholum congregation on Washington Street enlarges its synagogue with a 27 foot rear extension connecting to a fine schoolhouse. A six foot roof raise, dome, stained glass, and a surrounding gallery are planned at about $2,000 with completion by July 23 and dedicatory services the following Jewish Sabbath. Rabbi L. Brooks has led but is not currently serving. the group is in contact with other rabbis. Members number 60 to 70. Also listed is a millinery sale at 1107 Second Ave by M. D. Pease Johnson Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bikur Cholum
Washington Street
Seattle
Temple of Worship
Rev. L. Brooks
Victorian steamer sails tonight with notable Seattle party
Steamship Victorian, captained by John Roberts of Dodwell & Co., departs tonight for Briagway with 175 passengers. The congressional rivers and harbors committee leads a distinguished party including ex-Gov McGraw, John J. Hartman, Judge Muniey, Mrs Haynes, A Moore, Mrs Casey, and Admiral Casey’s wife, plus many Eastern travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberts
Dodwell & Co
Briagway
Congressional Rivers and Harbors Committee
Seattle
Gox
McGraw
John J. Hartman
Muniey
Land
Haynes
Tacoma
A. Moore
Casey
Admiral Caseey
Big Coal Deal Sells Cedar Mountain Mines to Barre Bros
Cedar Mountain Coal Co. mines sold to Barre Bros. of Toronto for 50000 dollars in cash. Located on the Columbia and Puget Sound railroad about 14 miles from Seattle. The company employs 160 men. J A Moore Investment Co. arranged negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Mountain Coal Co
Barre Bros
Toronto
Canada
Columbia & Puget Sound
Seattle
J. A. Moore Investment Co
Majestic Battleship Opens for Public Inspection
The famous battleship Majestic will be open for public inspection. The large new steamer will depart Yesler at 9 30, 12, and 2 30 p m with no crowding. New York Life Insurance Company. New York Bik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutter — Washington Creamer
Iowa
Elgin
Sic
Washington
New York
Wiseconain
California
Rhoquefort
Edam
Limburger
Majestic
Yesler
New York Life Ins. Co
Bik
City Hall Claims Against City and Marine Line Suit
W F Lemon files $75 claim alleging his horses were driven into Grant Street bridge railing on July 6, a splinter from the broken rail killed the horse. Johnson Locke Mercantile sues Frank Waterhouse Limited owners of the British American line for $27,840 over unpaid commission for Port Albert and Garonne transport services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Lemon
Grant Street Bridge
Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co
Frank Waterhouse Limited
Port Albert
Garonne
Seaton May Appeal Case In 90 Day Window
Wm Alden Beaton known as the South Park murderer was granted a 90 day period by Judge Griffin to appeal his case after being sentenced to hang for killing his uncle Dan Richards. The Bremerton run will see three major steamers Capital City Multonomah and Skagit Chief begin service tomorrow to showcase the famed battleship Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Alden Beaton
South Park
Dan Richards
Griffin
Capital City
Multonomah
Skagit Chief
Bremerton Run
Oregon
West tests him the ravelers l isted rob fest was
Unable to derive a coherent event from the fragment. The readable pieces reference a test and a fest but lack clear names, places, or actions to form a factual card.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Samuell L. Woods Co
Bliz- N. J
Scott Printing Preas Co
N.J
J.L. Moore Wing Co
Elizabeth
N. J
Case Finecraving Co
Mat- Tila
Cash Register Co
National Cash Register Co
Meta
Manufacturers’ Association
Phila- Pa
East
Seattle Machinists’ Union
Puget Sound
Willard
Epworth Leaguers
SAS
T's
First Av
Spring Street
Marvel
Men's
Howe
The
Herrick Refrigerator
Chet
Teigt
Wateon Valley
Wheaton River
Whale
Congregation
M. D. Pease- Johnson Co
Second Ave
Steamship Victorian
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply
Columbia Street
Beattie
City Hall
Seaton
Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit Company
West Columbia Street
Maron
Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture
Frederick & Nelson
Home Furnishers
Rialto Bidg., Cor. 2d and
Madison
Columbia Grocery Co
Finer Ave
Harvard Dental Office
Southwest Corner
Union
Brunner
ASV
England
Atlantic Ocean
Lake Superior
Canadian
Armory
Omill
Trike
Associa da Ques
Strang
George
Nnysui
Burgh West
Victoria
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