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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
7
Train No. 6 pulls into King Station on time from Kansas City via the Pacific route. The Tuesday arrival in Billings, Montana, notes gas service and punctuality, with passengers and staff confirming the schedule remains steady since last November.
US telegraph brief notes report rate adjustments for rail service and related transportation costs. Mentions officials and agents signaling price changes tied to necessary service provisions and a pending accord among parties.
Tacoma smelter workers between five hundred and six hundred demand a two dollar daily raise. Manager Rust rejects any increase, sparking talk of a strike.
One hundred determined men stormed the town after noon to reach Smith and Preston charged with murder. The mob sought lynching but the two men were removed to safety. Smith was president of the Industrial Workers of the World and regarded as a conspirator. calm returned the next day.
The Tacoma Chamber of Commerce asks the Seattle Chamber to urge the governor to sign Bill No. 196 enabling condemnation and purchase of fire-closed tide lands. The aim is to empower cities to keep harbors and waterfronts free from railroad or transportation company monopolies.
This notice invites readers to a mid week dancing party at Leech Park pavilion with live Waspers orchestra. Admission for gentlemen is 25 cents and ladies enter free. Dance starts at o'clock with fine music and a delightful evening promised.
A caller urges that saving a portion of weekly earnings is wise and suggests placing money with the State Bank of Seattle to earn four percent annual interest. The advice promotes consistent saving and growth of small amounts.
Assorted broken checks and hose materials offered as regular and special values. Linen note paper, embroidery, ribbons, chiffon panama, petticoats, wrappers, and Japanese china featured with marked discounts and limited quantities over two days.
Governor Mead calls a public meeting at his office on March 34 to gauge sentiment on a bill to build municipal docks and terminal facilities under a joint-user principle. The item notes official involvement and a scheduled public discussion.
Port Townsend report claims Ira B Senior, the well known An ber cruiser, is alive per a sheriff statement. The letter says he was believed murdered and had been missing for two weeks, causing surprise and confusion in the community.
Serious Telegraph Service reports at a Belgrade Austria sugar and leather factory an incident left four police and twenty wounded as workers queued in morning hours.
The house killed Timber Bill 15 for this year amid contention over timber land cruising. Proponent Parish argued deputy assessors would save money, while critics said current staffing and pay were insufficient. Adjournment ends efforts to reform timber taxation, with implications tied to large timber holders.
A Seattle factory proclaims itself the largest on the Pacific coast with many union tailors and cutters. It advertises higher wages, expanded quarters, and a lure of free hats for the first 25 customers on Friday and free shoes for the first 50 on Saturday, highlighting all wool fabrics and competitive prices.
Portland notice urges replacing an old unhealthy sink with a new unit offered by G H Brown & Co located at 1 Pine Street with both phones listed for contact.
No shift in the mill strike here as workers persist while owners show evident indifference to the unfolding disruption.
A Star Special Service report notes a militia inspection focusing on the Washington Fire Insurance company. It estimates the personal wealth of the stockholders at twenty six million dollars.
The document lists locations Spokane Vancouver Hoquiam and dates April 10 12 for Company B Company 1 Company C and Company F. It states all organizations will be fully equipped for field service and khaki uniforms will be worn.
President instructs Attorney General to tell San Francisco DA to withdraw suit aimed at forcing Japanese children into regular public schools. The action follows reports that the city school board has rescinded its previous segregation order.
Local contractor G H Brown & Co advertises plumbing and heating cost estimates at 221 Priest, with two phone numbers and the Dean Cigar brand noted in the ad. The message promotes new quality materials for customers planning renovations.
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