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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
4
Miners threaten to invoke labor federations to back a nationwide action aimed at tying up every industry in America. Organizers plan coordinated stoppages to pressure wage and safety concessions.
Wilkes Barre June 17 The anthracite strike is at a deadlock with strike leaders saying all miners have left but the campaign not finished They hint the railroad men may be called out and AFL to urge a three day work stoppage to force a crisis This could tie up industries and mobilize national support for a settlement Scranton June 17 Five Lackawanna region bosses are out and operators face potential disaster from mine flooding and pump failures The strike thus endangers operations and compounds the operators' losses as replacement workers cannot easily be found
The first sockeye of the season arrives from Whatcom to Seattle as preparations begin for the run. Cannery expansion at Chilcat allows 66,000 cases, with Pacific Packing and Alaska firms readying for a larger Alaska run than Puget Sound. The season may employ about 10,000 workers on the Sound, including Chinese labor.
Bits of gaiety from Lincoln club afternoon at 3 to 6 with Mrs Henderson of Tacoma speaking on old California and music. Entries for guessing contests, punch served. all club women and friends invited. Also Mr and Mrs A L McEman host Wednesday Card club at 419 Terry Ave. Invitations issued for dancing party June 27 at West Seattle. The Misses Brown host and welcome guests June 27 at their West Seattle residence. St Johns Guild women plan rose tea and sale with proceeds for a benefit. P H O club holds annual event across the lake. Colonial club to picnic June 26 at Mrs Abrams home in Denny-Furnem? addition. Orptic club picnic at Meydenbauer bay on Friday the 20th. bring boat or 1 o'clock launch from Leaki park. San Souci club social tonight at Old Hotel. many guests expected. Vif club excursion on Lake Washington proved enjoyable. Miss Elizabeth Jay Richardson to present ninth annual recital June 24 at Grand Opera house with pupils in a season’s feature.
Tonight and Wednesday forecast fair and warmer with fresh west to northwest winds. Side Trip: tourists urged to visit the navy yard and battleships Wisconsin and Oregon. Boats depart Colman dock at 6:30, 9, 10 a.m., 1:15, 2:30 and 4:40 p.m. Fare 50 cents round trip.
An ordinance by Labor Commissioner Graut and Corporation Counsel Gilliam raises annual license fees from 10 to 200 dollars and bonds to 2000 dollars. The mayor may revoke licenses on complaints. Agencies must avoid ties to liquor outlets and cannot employ workers tied to homes of ill repute. The labor committee will hear employment agency representatives this week.
Next Saturday afternoon members of the bankers' convention will travel to Bremerton and Port Blakeley. The Swedish club plans a Tacoma picnic on Sunday. The Electrical Workers Union will hold a picnic at Pleasant Beach on June 2%. Woodmen of the World excursion to Bremerton is set for July 13. The Plumbers' Union picnic is at Evergreen Park on June 29. The Bon he excursion is scheduled for June 22 with a Scandinavian outing on July 6.
Eastern creditors sought to seize all stock fixtures and assets totaling over double the mobilities but Alexander Bridge intervened. He settled all claims for stockholders and bought the remaining stock, worth about 40000 dollars, at under half price. He advertises at 1003 Avenue for immediate sale to rebuild the showroom with new clothing shoes hats and furnishing goods.
Miss Kathryn Kidder presents the last showing of Francillon at the Grand Opera house last evening and tonight. The production features elegant costumes and refined settings with Countess Francine portrayed by Miss Kidder. The Black Flag at Seattle theater offers startling melodrama this week with Harrington Reynolds leading the company. Just Before Dawn at Third Avenue theater delivers a strong stock production with skilled acting and sensational episodes. Mast Lynne is slated for a Thursday premiere with a new version in the works.
Police license and revenue committee reported against Heinrich Brewing Co for selling or giving beer in small quantities at Lake Union brewery amid citizen complaints in Lake Union district. The filing notes beer sold in emailer quantities from keg to customer and mentions bicycle repair and dancing classes advertised nearby.
The city council debated Chief Sullivan’s police reorganization plan which would create a chief of detectives. Detectives argue a single head would unify effort, reduce hiding, and prevent thefts from slipping through gaps in the current system. An inspectorist role is planned, but may not connect with the detectives under the proposal.
Marriage licenses issued for KB Cowles aged 9 and Mae L White aged 22 of Tolt. Clifford C Harmon aged 37 of McMurray and Inex Greathers aged 25 of Portland. Charles J Hutchinson of Seattle of legal age and Etta Agnes Alexander of Seattle also issued licenses.
A. and Dye aged 59 died at 2208 First Avenue yesterday with remains at Bonney Stewart's. John A Jackson aged 38 died at 2nd Avenue and Washington Street. Bonney and Stewart hold the body. Pauline Henzel aged 66 died at 2206 Queen Anne Avenue Sunday night. Seattle Undertaking Company has the remains.
A tasteful Branbridge Inland trip traces Chief Beattie’s former home past Port Orchard Narrows Dogfish Bay and Agate Pass. The Capital City steamer departs Galbraith dock at 6 15 p m and returns 11 30 p m with Phred Excur sion orchestra. Fare 60 cents including dancing. Dunlap real estate 4 Union block.
A carload of Jardinieres arrived but no room downstairs so prices are cut. Fine peter planed Jardinieres in assorted decorations 10 inch sizes 69c now 49c. Also 9 and 10 inch sizes offered at 49c each.
A midweek sale lists numerous items with marked reductions including shirts, dresses, hosiery, handkerchiefs, and kitchenware. Notable prices include gowns at 5c, drawers at 6c, soap at 5c, fish nets by the yard, towels, pillow cases, and various footwear and wearables with deep discounts for a limited time.
A fragmented sale list catalogs Acme breakfast plates and dinner plates at 12 cents and 26 cents for various kitchenware. Included are spoons at 15 cents a dozen, cocoa-handle knives and forks, steel bread knives, three burner stoves at 1.59, and Acme fry pans in multiple sizes. Also offered are camp stools, neat decorative box soap, clothes lines, clothes pins, and butcher knives.
Details of a sale on Granite Art Squares with a 25 percent reduction. Sizes listed include 9 by 9 feet and 8 by 8 feet with prices shown as 75 and 4.50 respectively. A 9 by 12 foot size is mentioned with price missing. Local retailer promotion emphasizes reduced costs and sale tomorrow.
Advertises Great Big Cuts in styl ing goods including Venise Arabian Irish crochet laces in white cream and ecru. Highlights lots with per yard prices, fancy embroidery chiffons and real laces like Cluny Duchess and Russian laces at half price this week, urging early choice before assortments break.
The advertisement lists discounted fabrics and finishes in Fine SUK, Peau De Sole, Medallion, Linen Grenadines, and Boulles De Soie. Items feature patterns such as Medallion Scroll Stripe and floral designs in assorted colors, offered at reduced prices per yard, with care to highlight gauzy linens and dotted Mousseline de Soie grounds for evening wear.
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