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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1907

Page

3

Coliseum calls for funds to send delegate to trial

James Kirwan, secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners, issues a special appeal for defense fund contributions totaling 96 thousand six hundred thirty seven dollars. Of that, 78 thousand one hundred fifty dollars has been spent on trial preparations in the Steve Adams and Vincent J. John cases as organized labor rallies to defend three miners amid an alleged organized fight against the Western Federation.

James Kirwan Western Federation of Minera Steve Adams Vincent &J. John Western Federation of Miners America Western Federation

Window Shades Offer Superior Cloth and Craft

Advertises premium window shades using a caper cloth that resists cracking fading wrinkling and water damage. Highlights Hartshorn Self Acing Rollers patent metal casings and first class workmanship. Two agents will measure and demonstrate quality at no charge.

Hartshorn

Official Appeal to Organized Labor in Defense Fund Support

An appeal from organized labor urges workers to donate to a defense fund. The Western Federation of Miners leads the effort, calling for a greater contribution to ensure a successful outcome and to prevent opposition from gaining ground.

Workers of America Western Federation of Miners

Rally speakers list at defense fund event named local labor leaders

The rally included Gordon A. Rice president of the Central Labor Council J Carlson of Denver F W hrader district organizer of the Carpenters union J A Hendricks and Walter Thomas Milla who addressed the crowd as funds were raised for the defense effort.

Gordon A. Rice Central Labor Council J. Carlson Denver W. @hrader Carpenters’ Union J. A. Hendricks Walter Thomas Milla

Cohan Show Scores in Seattle Melodrama Review

A wild and woolly Seattle performance of a Broadway style show led by Cohan and Beett Welch with Corinne on the bill. The review notes fast pacing, gunplay, and broad humor, praising audience reaction and noting catchy moments balanced by melodramatic thumps.

Broadway Severa Ginger Cohan Beett Welch Corinne Mary Jane Seattle

Make Our Seattle a Rose City Thriving Rose Bushes Sells

London 1111 Second Avenue offers strong thrifty rose bushes for Seattle area growers and homeowners. Local gardens gain vibrant blooms as affordable varieties arrive for spring planting and landscaping.

Seattle London Second Avenue

Auction sale of seven well furnished rooms

Auction announced for Wednesday March 20 at 10 30 sharp at 404 Broadway North. Items include an upright piano fine Axminster carpet set and parlor furniture oak dining group many beds and bedding sewing machine kitchen items and more all must be sold by auctioneer Joe Martin with contact numbers Ind L 2237 East 1821.

Broadway North Broadway Pike and Broadway Harrison Street Axminster Singer

The Bultan of Morocco Opens at Lyric With Musical Comedy

Last night the Bultan of Morocco opened at the Lyric, presenting the Zinn Musical Comedy company with a lively slap and go style, strong comedy and catchy tunes. Horace Mann Gus Mortimer J W Clifford and Miss Ainsley headline with fitting roles. A Star theater vaudeville program also opens today featuring Herbert's dogs in a 24 act showcase alongside usual Star acts.

Bultan Morocco Lyric Zinn Horace Mann Gus Mortimer J. W. Clifford Miss Ainsley Star Theater Herbert Dogs

Pantages Stock company shines in a strained farce

The review praises the Pantages Stock company performance of a play about a troubled family and a habit afflicted father. Alleen May earns praise for her earnest role while Henry McRae and Harry Mack are commended for sharp acting. Melrae delivers a strong old man depiction amid a tense plot.

Pantages Stock Company Alleen May Henry McRae Harry Mack Melrae Mack Robert Lawrence Adrian Karje William Dowlas Wii

Barbara YFreitehte to Be Staged in Sunday Matinee

Liam Morris stars as the villain in Clyde Fitch's Barbara YFreitehte to be presented at the next Sunday matinee with daily performances except Thursdays and Fridays.

Liam Morris Barbara Yfreitehte Clyde Fitch

New York City to Build Model Tenements with 50,000

An announcement from a Bible class indicates John D. will provide 50 thousand dollars to New York City for a princely model tenement project and associated educational use. The plans aim to improve housing conditions and support educational initiatives.

Erippe Telegraph Service New York John D. F New York City

Railroad Work Threatened in Canada Pacific Route

Peg, Man March 18. A shortage of labor menaces finishing the 6000 miles of railroad between here and the mountains for the Canadian Pacific Great Northern and Grand Trunk. Contractors are desperate as contracts carried bonuses and penalties.

Ten Telegraph Services Peg Man Canadian Pacific Great Northern Grand Trunk

Massacres Reported in Insack Romania

Reports from Bucharest state Jews suffer severe persecution at the hands of Russian peasants. Insaack is said to be destroyed after massacres with women abused and men driven from the town. An aid appeal with signatures of merchants is circulated in New York.

Berippe Telegraph Service New York Bucharest Roumania Insaack

Mule blamed for Nicaragua conflict sparks regional war

Advices from Washington report a common ordinary mule as the alleged cause of strife between Nicaragua and neighboring elements. The mule is said to have been stolen by Nicaraguan cavalrymen from a Honduran subject, with the incident escalating into war.

Washington Nicaragua Honduras Correnpom Dence

Laws From Olympia May Benefit Beattie And Seattle

Senator George F. Cotterill home from Olympia says many enacted laws aid Seattle and Beattie. He highlights water supply measures, inland lakes regulation, and the Alaska Yukon Pacific appropriation. He notes tax reforms aim to raise revenue while equalizing levies.

George F. Cotterill Olympia Beattie United States

Wealth Dispute Over Mrs Eddy’s Estate Widens

Concord New Hampshire reports three starkly different estimates of Mary Baker Eddy’s wealth. Sworn tax statement shows 65 760, counsel cites 300 000, petitioners claim 1 000 000 in bank, probable wealth 3 000 000.

Seattle Star Concord N. H Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Leader New Hampshire Fred N. Ladd Loan & Trust Savings Bank of Concord Doncourt Pleasant View

Marine Disasters Report Losses at Sea and Shore

Reports from the Bosnia indicate the Norwegian steamer Skuld was lost at sea with no survivors after the crew abandoned ship as the Bosnia neared. The White Star Line steamer Suevie ran ashore near Maentere rock in fog with passengers landed safely as the vessel breaks up. A Hamburg report mentions another ashore steamer at Head in nnn aangueens, with limited details.

Bscrippe Telegraph Service New York Bosnia London White Star Line Suevie Maentere Rock Lisard Hamburg Noviesik Head Nnn Aangueens

Thrifty Rose Bushes Sold At 15 Cents Each

Local sale offers good strong thrifty rose bushes priced at 15 cents each. The ad notes limited stock and urges quick purchases from the supplier, highlighting savings for gardeners seeking affordable plants.

Easter gloves and garments sale ad

The item lists long Kid Gloves in black and white with a glace finish discounted to 1.98 from 2.75. Also advertised are 45 negligee shirts in spring shades, and corset covers on special for 49 cents. Regular full-sized garments in all sizes are offered.

Twenty One More State Bills Signed Into Law

Olympia March 18 Gov Mead approved a list of measures including bills on timber and harbor leasing for boom operations railways third class city powers school age child labor public printing railroad uniform rules milk sale inspection trout season closed season for some counties and banking and tax laws also from Lake Washington canal rights and protection of Chinese pheasants plus railroad car safety changes all signed by the governor with Klein the shoemaker at 217 James Lee.

Star Olympia Ashington Ballinger S. RB State Tax Commission State Board of Equalization

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coliseum Put Kirwan SDEAN Grote-Rankin Company G. R Madras St. Clair Clair IR JR Organized Labor van Nap Moretary Tresmurer Labor OF America Jas. Kirwan W. F. of M Joe Martin Ind East Aoop Victor and Edison Talking Machines Downing, Hopking & Ryerne, Brokers Alaska B Glen John D Madoagres Ington Jassick Houmania W. H. Briggs Mrs. Eddy State Capital Josiah B. Fernald Novisesik Ashore Sale Wednes Baim 1814 Pike and Pine Cut Glass Sale Milady Lace Crrery Furniture Company Szconp Avenue Spring Street
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