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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1903
Page
4
A collision between electric cars on Nebraska Street in St Louis Me this morning injured eleven workers. Six of the injured are reported to be in critical condition at Lafayette and are feared to die.
A seaside town reports on milkmaids along the waterfront selling milk to thirsty sailors and workers. The women say Big money is in the business, aided by a lack of saloons on Railroad Avenue. Sailors trade nickels for five cent glasses, with conversations valued as much as the milk.
A strange chronicle from a boarding house recounts Luke losing a race after a poor start and misadventures with attendants. A mix of letters, cryptic lines, and local names weave through a night of odd events including a cryptic message on a window and later police involvement with various city figures and a mounting local strike buzz.
Press reports say Mrs Wise and friends believe Josh Wise was drowned after last being seen near Walker Lake. A farmer described seeing an old man with a green umbrella and a mouthful of tea. Search efforts planned to recover clothing and body.
The St James Gazette reports Roosevelt may visit England next year if re elected. It notes no serious objection is anticipated in Britain and mentions an unwritten U S law that no president may leave the United States during a term of office.
Multiple steamers including Tremont Oregon South Portland City of Seattle and Aberdeen load cargo and passengers for Manila Nome Ban Pedra and Southeastern Alaska. Beith delivers dynamite for Alaska while Arrow ferries labor groups to Tacoma for the Labor Carnival as White Star liner Oregon prepares for its third Nome voyage.
The labor carnival committee completes details for a monster street parade Monday afternoon led by Grand Marshal St Paul. Unions line Pike Street, Fourth Avenue to Union Street, with eight divisions featuring bands and varied trade unions including printers, carpenters, painters, bricklayers, and more.
Richard Cornelius, president of the San Francisco Street Railway Men's union and Pacific coast organiser for the international association, addressed a Beattie Street Railway Employees union meeting. He plans to attend tonight's session at 180 Second Avenue, then travel to Portland before returning to push for Beattie Electric company reforms and fair treatment of workers. Mahon of the association will visit in a few weeks to review conditions, while Cornelius notes San Francisco unions as officially recognized and seeks stronger action against discriminatory practices.
In a quiet development, tensions eased as employees resumed work. Miller showed up at 1 o clock this morning and returned to his former assistant foreman role without incident. No disturbances were reported.
King Edward, before departing for the north of Ireland, gave $6000 to Dublin’s poor. In his farewell address he urged the city’s inhabitants to look forward with commensurate intellect and warmth of heart.
The Christian Endeavor mass meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church scheduled for July 4 is indefinitely postponed due to the license of Endeavorers and the unavailability of speakers. Ex Endeavorers are urged to note the change and await further notice.
A former redduke Leopold is now with dancer Mile. Adamevitch, following the elopement of Crown Princess Louise with Giron. The couple fled together prompting a sensational royal scandal that echoes across courts and salons.
The article notes Lord London and Lillian May Bagot marrying in July with the bride receiving several generous gifts and wedding items. The fragment indicates public interest in the aristocratic match and the lavish presents recorded.
Eugenia Gaertner, a Swedish Nightingale figure on the vaudeville bill, testified in court that Halph Gaertner faked a proposal to marry her. She described his insistence that she give up show business and wear a traditional wife role, claiming he pressured for marriage to secure her while he was away. The judge, Tallman, led the proceedings this morning.
A Baptist women's excursion to Monte Cristo is scheduled for Wednesday July 29 by the Women’s Society of the First Baptist church. Departure is at 6 a.m. from Trail Caves Depot. Children under 12 may join the trip.
Notice to Local 276 members to join a meeting at Union Street and Precet Avenue by 1 90 p m on Monday. Committee from Teamsters union calls for participation and attendance.
City Detective H Hubbard jailed two youths in the Tenderloin district for selling worthless theater checks to women in brothels. C Paulsen tried to draw a revolver on Hubbard and was struck by the officer. Paulsen claimed to be a steamboat worker and said the tickets were obtained honestly. The other arrestee gave the name George Peterson and was later released.
In Tarnard the Labour candidate at Henderson won by a large majority while in Vane the Conservative candidate won by a small margin. The report notes a unionist victory in London and highlights party performance across the wards.
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