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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1908

Page

5

OAL Carriers Defy Government in Coal Industry Inquiry

Washington May 30 Western control over coal mining and prices is detailed in an interstate commission report. The testimony links Union Pacific subsidiaries and rail lines to price fixing and suppression of competition, with routes through Denver Rio Grande and Pacific Coast firms. The report alleges fraud and coercive tactics to control coal lands and gas production, noting deceptive declarations used to seize coal lands near Rock Springs and Horse Thief Canyon. It also recounts Navy Admiral Crowninshield’s obituary details and career highlights.

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Oiler Dies After Fall Aboard Ceylon Ship

Francia J. Herandon an oiler on the steamship Ceylon of the Chargeurs Reunie died from injuries suffered in a fall through an open hatch last Saturday night while the vessel was moored at Pier 14. She died before the Tacoma yesterday.

Francia J. Herandon Ceylon Chargeurs Reunia Pier 14 Tacoma

Picnic for Carriers by The Beattie Star Circulation

The Beattie Star carriers will have a June 6 picnic and field day at Wildwood park. The event, organized by The Star circulation department, includes a steamboat crossing to the park and a program by Prof. Miner’s Band. Gold medals will be awarded for athletic events including running and jumping. Round trip fare is two cents.

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Local Society Groups Schedule Meetings

Progressive Thought Club hears Jane Southerland on International Peace at Mrs Bosley’s home for the club’s final regular meeting. Recital by Henry Laurence Southwick at the M A Auditorium benefits building fund. Lorraine Social Club meets at 118 W Republican Ave. Lady Stirling D A R holds annual business meeting and officer elections at Mrs Bunce’s home. Reception for Mina Browne by Washington Alpha Pi Beta Phi at 15th Ave NE chapter house before her June wedding to Herbert Todd Brown. Rainier D A R meets at Mrs Holmen’s home. Robert E Lee Chapter U D C holds Wednesday meeting at Mrs Caldwell’s home.

Progressive Thought Club Jane Southerland KE. Bosley Lorraine Lorraine Social Club Mra G Applegate W. Republican Lady Stirling Chapter Lady Stirling Bubinean J. A. Bunce Mercer St Miss Browne Washington

Oregon Election Light Turnout Favors Stevens Chamberlain Manning

Portland reports a very light turnout in today's Oregon election with fewer than 10,000 votes posted. Favoring Stevens for sheriff Chamberlain for senator and Manning for district attorney, the bets run two to one yet much money remains unclaimed as results come in.

United Press Portland Oregon Stevens Chamberlain Manning

Pocket knife shop advertises finest line in state

Piper and Taft's at 1024 Second Ave offers a premier selection of pocket knives described as the finest line in the state.

Piper & Taft's Second Ave Eee

Machine Gun Platoon Leaves Fort Lawton for Practice

Twenty one men of the Third U S Infantry machine gun platoon departed Fort Lawton for American Lake with two machine guns ammunition and sap piles packed on 16 mules. Lieut F H Burr leads the unit which will spend about 76 days at the lake for target practice. Companies G and H of the Third Infantry return to Port La Wednesday after a month at American Lake and Companies and F depart Thursday for the range.

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Death of Tsunekichi Kimui and Japanese laborer found

The body of Tsunekichi Kimui and a Japanese laborer was found in bed at 506 Sixth Ave South by friends who went to call yesterday afternoon. Officials determined the death was due to pneumonia.

Tsunekichi Kimui Av. S

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