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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR mentions addresses and names with unclear context. Key elements include 1308 7th Avenue and references to Geattie and 1907, suggesting a historical property or mailing note. Details are incomplete for full event or action.
The Star urges quick settlement of the street car strike. It supports recognition of the car men's union and calls on company officers and authorities to aid in settlement. It asks the strikers to take peaceful action that does not harm their cause to hasten resolution.
The Seattle Tacoma street car strike hinges on Beattie Electric Company not recognizing the workers union. President Furth says concessions would eject faithful employees, but critics say recognizing the union would end hostilities. The Star urges the company to admit error, withdraw strikebreakers, and restore peace.
The Star urges calm and law and order during the street car strike. It predicts no violence by strikers but calls for police prompt action to prevent disorder, warning against meddling outsiders and citing a sermon quote about boys in crowds. It urges parents to keep youths at home during the unrest.
The letter urges Seattle Electric to recognize the street car workers union amid the strike. It stresses that suburban residents and working families rely on electric service and that employers generally accept unions. It questions prejudice by company officers and notes the firm has not answered workers' demands.
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