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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1904

Page

8

Western Central Labor Union Backs Colorado Unions In Cripple Creek

The Western Central Labor Union of Seattle adopts strong resolutions condemning Citizens' Alliance and state militia actions in Cripple Creek and supports Colorado miners. It urges President Roosevelt to send a federal investigation and asks Congress to intervene to protect workers rights and eight hour laws.

Weattern Central Labor Union Colorado Western Central Labor Union Citizens’ Alliance of Colorado Crpple Creek Colo Alliance Independence Western Federation of Miners Independence Station United States Cripple Creek Independ Amesting Citizens’ Alliance Seattle Waah Roosevelt Central Labor Councils of Washington Washington State Federation of Labor Cripple Creek Trades Assembly Denver Trades Assembly Rosenberg Prp B. Gil J. Hendrickson Sailors’ Union of Pacific

King Edward visits Kiel for mediation talks

June 25 Kiel reports indicate King Edward travels to Kiel aboard Victoria to seek mediation between Russia and Japan. He favors the Kaiser as the suitable intermediary and is met by a four cruiser and six destroyer escort, while the Kaiser meets him aboard Hohenzollern.

Kiel Edward Russia Japan England King Edward Victoria Hohenzollern

Free Land for Cattle Ranches in Nebraska Under Kinkaid Bill

Omaha June 25 Any citizen in the United States head of a family not owning more than 100 acres can obtain a cattle ranch in Nebraska at no cost. The Kinkaid bill opens 844575 acres of grazing land as homesteads once operative tomorrow. Square mile preserves pasturage for 100 head year round. large cattle outfits have fenced millions and face relinquishment of government land.

Omaha Neb United States Nebraska Catte

Eleven Hurt in Street Car Collision at Crossing

Eleven people were injured this morning in a collision between two street cars at a crossing. No fatalities were reported.

Little Happenings and Local Crimes Reported

John Svallen of 14 First avenue sheltered a stranger who turned thief stealing $20 after ransacking his clothes. Neighbors near Seventh avenue and East Pine street complain of nightly disturbances by mischievous boys. A woman on a Seattle Electric car lost a gold ring. grocer G B Helgewen allegedly refused to return it after finding it. Johanna Marie Larsen, 31, Norway native and wife of O Larsen, died at 12:40 AM. body at Henney-Watson morgue. Joe Champion stands trial for burglary at Walter Lindsay’s store. Osseph Klelmer deemed sane by an insanity commission.

John Svallen First Avenue Svallen Seventh Avenue East Pine Street Seattle Electric Company G. B. Helgewen Helgesen Johanna Marie Larsen O. Larsen Brooklyn Avenue Norway Henney-Watson Joe Champion Walter Lindsay Osseph Klelmer

Purse Missing Near Twelfth Avenue

Mrs. Sarah Starkey of 645 Twelfth Avenue reports her purse missing while shopping. The long chain purse contained small change and a pair of old pea and a reward of $10 is offered for the return. The incident is described as a purse snatching.

Sarah Starkey Twelfth Avenue

Marriage Licenses Granted in Seattle and Beattle Districts

Grant Streve aged 90 and Elisabeth Ingram aged 14, both of Seattle, receive marriage licenses. Mark Elis aged 25 and Flora Middleton aged 14, both of Beattle, obtain licenses. William Berard aged 41 and Ada Warmott aged 24, both of Beattle, also granted licenses.

Grant Streve Elisabeth Ingram Seattle Mark Elis Flora Middleton Beattle William Berard Ada Warmott

Indignant Beacon Hill Resident Reports Cruel Local Peril

Neighbors along the Beacon Hill car line complain of a degenerate male harassing women and girls for weeks. Police Chief Delaney faces pressure as reports multiply and a Special Officer is assigned to investigate. Local residents warn they may act if the man remains free.

Beacon Hill Delaney Twelfth Avenue Normal Street Unness

Whose Baby Is It at the BU Joseph Orphanage

A unknown woman left a two week old baby at the BU Joseph Orphanage in Spokane on a Thursday forenoon. She arrived in a light brown horse drawn buggy driven by a boy around ten, fled after ringing the bell, and vanished before any description could be obtained. The infant, a girl, wore marked clothing but parentage remains unrevealed.

BU Joseph T. Joseph

Firemen 10 Drill Plan Brings Bravery Medals

Chief Cook schedules a citywide competitive drill for firemen with medals for the best drill and for conspicuous bravery. Daily sessions at fire headquarters on Third avenue and Main street include life saving, scaling, ladders, and seven story tower exercises. Engine crews and hosemen work through morning drills starting at 5 o'clock.

George Goulds Pittsburg Rail Link Nears Completion

After four years and 20 million dollars, the Wabash line into Pittsburg is nearly finished. The first train to St Louis will run tomorrow with George Gould hosting a dignitary party. This milestone is described as a victory without parallel in American railroading.

Pittsburg St Louis George Gould

Interests in Pittsburgh end of 15000 mile railroad faced huge obstacles

The project to extend the system into Pittsburg encountered fierce resistance from the Pennsylvania Railroad and damage to Western Union property. Engineering challenges across sixty miles include deep cuts, high embankments, large bridges, tunnels, and culverts, with the ground rarely at surface level.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Western Union Pennsylvania Jewett

LIGE HAS COME HOME TO NEW YORK

John Alexander Dowle Zionist chief arrives from Europe. He plans another speaking engagement at Carnegie Music Hall to recount experiences in Australia and London and promote Zion City bonds.

New York John Alexander Dowle Europe Dowle Metropolis Carnegie Music Mall Elijah Hite Australia London Zion

British minister sails for Gibraltar as American squadron sails

Rear Admiral Chadwick cables confirmation of the release of Per dicarie and Varley and states the British minister has sailed for Gibraltar. He orders the American squadron to sail Monday on a cruise and directs a call to the Arington hotel room 112 to see Rupture Specialist Heard, who spends his life in this work and charges nothing.

Washington, D.C Chadwick Perdicarie Varley Gibraltar Arington Hotel Heard

Fire Rages in Geneva Historic Quarter

June 25 a devastating blaze sweeps Geneva destroying the National Church with priceless art and books. The cathedral faces threat as flames consume the old quarter.

Geneva

Counterfeit $10 Note Circulating Reported in City

Captain Ibn W. Bell of the local secret service reports to the Washington department that a counterfeit $10 note from the 1901 series with cheek letter A plate 48 serial 1110428 signed by J W Lyons and Bilis H Roberts has entered circulation. The note is a blurred half tone engraving on thin paper and deemed very poor by agents.

Ibn W. Bell Recret Service Washington Department J. W. Lyons Register of the Treasury Bilis H. Roberts Secret Service

Burglars Enter Proctor Home During Wedding Night

Snohomish report states the Proctor residence in Beattie was entered while the couple was away for the wedding. Thieves spent hours inside, cooked a meal, and stole silverware and other valuables. No arrests have been made as investigators pursue leads.

Snohomish Proctor Helen Proctor George ©. Howard Beattie

Lane Found Guilty Of Bank Conviction In Superior Court

Lane C Lane was convicted in the superior court this morning of larceny from the person. He allegedly created a certificate of deposit from Joe Fisher. Lane has prior felony convictions and will receive a cumulative sentence.

Co. C. Lane Joe Fisher Lane

Flee the Albany at the Navy Yard

A brief naval notice describes Honta leaving Pier 2 hourly aboard Gunéay for a round trip.

Albany Navy Yard Honta

Will Give Glad Hand Will Give Glad Hand

Senator Fairbanks accompanied by Secretary Cortelyou Postmaster General Payne and a party of 20 left Chicago by special car for Indianapolis with stops planned in Powla Colfax and other Indiana towns. He will be greeted by admirers on the platform and at Indianapolis a celebration awaits. A breakfast with Senators Cullom and Beott preceded a reception at the Union League hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution for Myre Fairbanks.

Chicago Seniator Fairbanks Cortelyou Payne Dan Ranedell Friends of Indianapolise Powla Colfax Indias Indianapolis Benatora Cullom Beott Colonel New Myre Fairbanks Union League

Carnival of Crime Continues in Spokane Burglary Reports

Spokane reports a carnival of crime with highwaymen and burglars terrorizing citizens. Police efforts toned down activity with daylight hold ups on roads leading from the city and three burglaries noted in the same day.

Spokane Durne

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