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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
3
Chief of Police Templeton orders no premature celebrations. Explosives are permitted on the Fourth, but the largest cannons are restricted. Patents filed by Talbot at 206 Mutual Life.
John Arta, an elderly man, was arrested by Patrolman Hart after a disturbance on the streets. He resisted and chased objects in the jail, repeatedly muttering about chickens and pigs while admiring officers. He will be taken to the county jail for confinement.
The Central Labor Council reports growth in the last quarter with total membership reaching 7,670, spanning a broad range of unions across the nation. The figures illustrate expanding organizing efforts and broader labor representation.
Miss Marion Coffman of Chehalis warned delegates at the Puget Sound W porth League biennial convention against dancing card playing and theater going and urged temperance in amusements during the session on popular amusements. The meeting in Tacoma included a business session on Vashon Island and ended with an address by Rev M A Matthews of Beattie. New officers included President Dixie Rowland of Tacoma and several vice presidents from Beattie Aberdeen and Everett with Rowland Tuttle of Tacoma as secretary and L D Bratt of Bellingham as treasurer.
Senator Piles informs the chamber of commerce that the postmaster at Nome Alaska has been authorized by the Postmaster General to employ extra clerical staff. This move aims to relieve congestion at the Nome mail facilities and improve service.
The F F 8 and la A clubs plan an excursion and dance at Meydenbauer on the evening of June 30. Boats will depart Leschi Park at 7 PM.
Walla Walla dispatch notes the state railroad commission ruled Eastern Washington wheat shippers proved Puget Sound markets superior to Portland and should receive joint rate advantages. The decision invites rate fixing details and further suggestions as officials acknowledge difficulty in achieving a fair adjustment despite deeming general distance tariff rates unreasonable. A separate note invites playground land sale to the park board for 15 000 dollars and a fireworks sale promotion in Seattle.
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