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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
8
The March 7 report claims railroads manufactured a bluff against the nine hour limit enacted for telegraph operators. Shifts include closing day offices, consolidating night offices, and wage cuts to fund extra hires. The move aims to provoke public discontent while Congress faced pressure to extend or change the law.
Three apartments at 749 Colum Street were robbed in daylight. A thief used a pass key to enter, rummaging rooms and disturbing occupants before fleeing. Police investigated the break in and reviewed security measures.
Butte Montana March 7 The election of the Butte Miners union the largest local in the Western Federation of Miners resulted in a conservative victory James Hhea elected president The report mentions distressed cases and a product Soap Lake Salve relief claim though details are unclear.
Leading brewers from across the United States met in Chicago to counteract the prohibition wave. They will launch a publicity campaign and survey conditions on liquor sales in wet and dry towns, publishing the results.
Police were notified by Hana Taucher, wife of Mme Gadetsky, that her husband was robbed of revolvers, some gold mounted. Two men, claiming to represent an arms company, sought plates for the Moroccan government and arranged a meeting at the Waldorf Astoria. they did not appear. Taucher found a panel cut in his door and valuables missing.
A six year old boy from 1815 Jorday was fatally injured after an incident involving a horse. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital where doctors reported a fractured skull and fear of possible death.
William Mason a cook was arrested on a state warrant by Constable Shannon on a charge of threatening to kill his former wife Mary J. Mason. He was held on $250 bonds. The woman said he entered her room at the Volney hotel early yesterday morning and declared his intention to kill her.
The board orders changes to entrances and exits for rapid evacuation. Work has begun at several schools including Washington high. A fire drill was conducted yesterday at Washington high with instructions issued on safe actions during a blaze.
Reports from Lisbon on March 7 say Emperor William of Germany may visit Lisbon this spring as arrangements begin for the marriage of King Manuel to Princess Victoria, the empress’s daughter. The match is a state necessity, but some at court reportedly oppose a German alliance.
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