My Experience as Strike Breaker in Frisco
A first person account by Jno Dathan Landor detailing an undercover stint as a strikebreaker in San Francisco. He describes recruitment, wages, and the tense workday as nonunion workers, amid threats and violence, face unions and city labor conflict. He details a dangerous incident where a rock shatters a car window, and a veteran strikebreaker mocks danger while urging workers on.
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Mr. Jno
Dathan Landor
R. R Io
San Francisco
Calhoun
Carmen
John Dathan Landor
Star
Cal
Counce
Park and Fillmore Sts
Chicago
St. Louis
Black Bill
Uncle Sam Nearly Lost Two Cents On A Letter
A local post office carelessness case is under review by the Chamber of Commerce. A special delivery letter arrived at the office with a special delivery stamp but lacked a 2-cent stamp and postage due mark. The envelope, after passing through Wem office, was returned to the post office and later appeared in The Star box with a postage due stamp. Uncle Sam finally received the 2 cents, but only after delivery.
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Uncle Sam
Chamber of Com
Star Office
Roe
Star's Postoffice
Hillman City Man Seeks Wife at Free Methodist Meeting
In Bverett July 27 a Hill City man Johnson testified at a Free Methodist Meeting that his wife should return home with him. He was arrested and fined costs in the police court after the incident.
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Bverett
Free Methodist
Johnson
Hill City
Editors' Convention Ends Tonight
Everett reports the state editors concluded a cruise among the San Islands aboard the steamer Yosem and returned to core duties.
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Everett
San Islands
Delegates Tour City Then Attend State Leaders Banquet
Preliminary to routine work delegates enjoyed a trolley ride about the city and were served a German breakfast at the Everett brewery by proprietor Herman Hoch stadter. The afternoon work ends the convention with a grand banquet at Fraternal hall, featuring speakers Governor Mead Congressman Cushman and Senator Piles.
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Everett
Herman Hochstadter
Mead
Cushman
Piles
Frank 8. Cole
Tacoma
Typhoid Fever at Free Methodists Camp Meeting
Contagion spread among Free Methodists at the large camp meeting in progress, as a child who had been mingling with other youngsters fell ill. Authorities investigate possible exposure and urge precautions.
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Everett
Free Methodists
Plumbing and Heating Estimates Sought by G H Brown Phaimbing
Local ad urges readers not to build before estimates on plumbing and heating are secured. Modern fixtures offered at fair prices by G. H. Brown Phaimbing Co located at 221 Pine Street.
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G. H. Brown Phaimbing Co
Pine St. Eos
Typhoid in Edmonds Child Promptly Removed by Authorities
A child of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Leese in Edmonds fell ill with typhoid fever. Health officers notified, the entire family moved to Edmonds by launch, and the sick girl was removed along with the rest of the household by Health Officer Reardon. Joe Blegert Recovers. Joe Hiegert injured at Lana Park exits Seattle General Hospital and will soon be fully well. For Stealing Butter. George Simms alias Ray arrested for stealing butter from a freight car at the Madison turntable, noted for prior offenses. Yeomen Picnic. The Brotherhood of American Yeomen plans a state picnic at Woodacre Park Seattle on August 2, 1907.
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Dren
F. J. Leese
Edmonds
Reardon
Joe Blegert
Joe Hiegert
Lana Park
George Simms
Ray
Madison
Yeoren
Brotherhood of American Yyeomen
Wood A Park
Seattle
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association advertises fair rates
The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association of Seattle promotes quality coverage with equal treatment for all policy holders and 25 to 40 percent savings. It is a policyholders' organization that returns earnings as dividends. New offices are at 208 Columbia st.
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Northwestern
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association
Seattle
Columbia St
First Great Autodrome Planned in Germany
A likely historic note details Kaiser Wilhelm II backing plans for a large German autodrome to host grand motor events, aiming to exceed Brooklands in spectacle and reduce highway race dangers. The item also touches on mining forecaster James B. Drew in Boston and a garbled grocery/market list with assorted prices and goods.
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Kaleer
Germany
Brooklands
England
Ronstte Star
Market Notes Show Varied Fresh Produce And Farm Staples
The market listing highlights prices for corn onions cabbage beets turnips and tomatoes with miscellaneous fruits and vegetables including cucumbers beans squash and potatoes. Also listed are live poultry dairy items and ranch products from several regional producers.
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Crete
Herrin and Company Brokers Offer Stocks and Securities
J M Herrin and Company bankers and brokers at 610 First Avenue advertise buying and selling all stocks and securities with daily quotations by special wire on Goldfield and all Nevada markets. They offer margin purchases and money advances.
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J. M. Herrin & Company
First Avenue
Goldfield
Nevadas
Cheap Excursions East by the Oregon R R and Nav Co
Train specials from Chicago and return to St Louis Omaha and Kansas City with prices 71.50 67.50 and 60 with ninety day validity and layover stops. Full details at the immigration ticket office. EK General Agent
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Oregon R. R. & Nav. Co
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Imion
EK. E.mite
Heneral
Supreme Court Decisions from Olympia Docket
The Washington Supreme Court handed down several opinions. In Matiney v Mill Co Seattle, the $30,000 personal injury judgment was affirmed. In G Colby v Montana Stables King County, the judgment was affirmed. Constantine v Canael North King County the contract suit was reversed and dismissed. Kane v Jones King County the action to recover $1,000 purchase money on real estate is noted.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
Charles W. Matiney
Respondent
Vaison & Pout Mill Company
Seattle
G. & Colby
Montana Stables
King County
Constantine
Va. W
Subdivided waterfront tracts offered between Seattle and Everett
A 1000 acre subdivision between Seattle and Everett offers two to six acre tracts with magnificent water and mountains views. Many Seattle residents have purchased waterfront tracts for summer homes. Prices listed are for entire tracts, not per acre.
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Sound
Seattle
Everett
Judgment Affirmed In Street-Right Case In Georgetown
The supreme court affirmed the judgment for defendants in the action to enjoin the city from taking more than a five foot strip of ground for street purposes. The original 1848 road was 40 feet wide, and the court upheld the lower court’s ruling that only five feet could be taken while enjoining the proposed ten feet. The decision reflects Washington law and concerns a Pacific Squadron at Navy Yard context.
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Mario Holt
City of
Georgetown
Supreme Court
Queen Anne Hill
Lake Washington
Union Bay
Government Canal
Queen Anne
Capitol Hills
Lown
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Hillman City
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Trustee Company of
VW/MAN
America
Columbia River
Hanford
Benton County
Washington
Hanford Irrigation and Power CO
Seattle National Bank
Columbia St. Entrance
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Great
James B. Drew
Boston
Gene Wethers
Puget
Pia
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Taeak
Oregon
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Tooal Ranch
Oregon Ranch
Vrott
Lambert
Orannes
Fancy
Boape
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Bench
J. Redelsheimer & Co
First Ave
Columbia
Northwest
Scandinavian American Bank
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Pacific
Navy Yard
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West & Wheeler
Colman Dock
Pacific Squadron
Corinne Simpson
Main
Epler
Second Avenue
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Great Northern Railway
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Green Lake Reservoir
Green Lake District
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