28 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
1
About 200 members of Chicago conductors and trainmen unions now accept peace overtures. Railroad managers refuse the proposed 12 percent wage increase, leaving a way for settlement open.
A sweeping railroad work stoppage looms with 20 trains blocked in and out of the harbor. Freight movement would halt daily, workers lose jobs, Seattle ships bound for Alaska stall, merchants suffer, and 5 000 residents face travel disruption.
The text outlines workers demands of twelve percent raises and a nine hour day. Railroads respond with proposals including an eight percent storage increase and a ten hour day. It lists systems involved and miles of trackage affected. It cites large employment figures and compensation amounts for trainmen and conductors.
March 725 reports that conductors and trainmen on western railroads threaten a strike after unions and managers failed to agree on wage demands. The Federation indicated no peace terms were accepted and Erdmann Act provisions could be invoked with arbitration by the Interstate Commerce Commission chair and a Labor Commissioner.
Trainmen insist on their stance as officials from the railroads state the Canadian Railway Act will prevent any shutdown. The dispute looms over Western lines with potential vast impact on transport and employment.
Chrie Nelson a mill sawyer at the Alien and Nelson mill in Monahan was killed yesterday afternoon in a crushing accident. A deputy coroner said the body could be removed to Issaquah for interment.
Hugh Carpenter at MecNets Island fails to win freedom under a writ of corpus as the circuit court of appeals reverses Judge Hanford's May ruling. The appeal rested on a technical flaw in the indictments.
A local constable and deputy attempted to seize household goods under a writ of replevin after a woman refused to pay a $10 debt. She met them at the door with a hatchet, barred entry, and forced them away, ending the confrontation as they departed with nothing.
Through the influence of Judge Ballinger, commissioner of the general land office, a footnote was added to the census bulletin issued by the Department of Commerce and Labor. The footnote cites Seattle's population as 196,600, based on the Chamber of Commerce estimate from the school census, revising the original 162,000 figure.
Beattie businessmen condemn Sunset Telephone Co for docking February salaries of phone girls. They plan to notify the company that if full pay is not restored they will switch to the Independent Telephone Co and remove their own phones. The bid to cut wages is labeled as cheap and small.
Assessor T. A. Parish will employ an experienced and qualified man to assess all vessels owned or registered in Seattle. This will raise their value compared with prior years as vessels headed to foreign ports are not deemed usable.
MARAQUA March 18 A revolutionist who aided Nicaragua in overthrowing the president may rule Tegucigalpa as the fugitive’s supporters press forward. Zelaya’s representatives are in control of Tegucigalpa but Zelaya himself seems unlikely to seek the presidency, instead letting a friendly party lead the government.
A reader proposed lowering February bills for Sunset Telephone by the shortened month. He argued a 10 cent per day reduction would apply to a $3 bill, totaling 2.80 for February, with proportional cuts for others, aligning wages with the shorter month. The Star notes readers pressed for the idea as operators’ wages were trimmed accordingly.
Announcement by Northern Pacific Superintendent F E Weymouth states double tracking of the Pasco to Missoula line within a year as part of a broader Beattle to St Paul plan. Expenditure tallies reach about 676 million with work progressing in sections from Seattle to Tacoma and Montana. Meanwhile Georgetown enforces state gambling laws for the first time in months, shutting roulette, faro and poker rooms and arresting offenders as authorities tighten a crackdown.
Within a month a new timetable will add two daily trains on the Bellingham branch. A revised time card will be issued once the service is operational.
Builders and Building Trades assembly resolved their conflict over wage scales, with a new committee to meet representatives. Contractors accepted the concrete mixer scale, leading to a resumed work plan. Some crews would not return immediately, but full operation was expected to resume tomorrow.
Judge Mitchell Gilliam ruled this afternoon to set aside the assessment roll for the Fourth regrade and directed the assessment commission to prepare a new roll. The original plan would have shifted huge costs to taxpayers Pike et al and Jackson, benefiting hundreds of owners across the north and south. The new district will be larger than the original, with commissioners Edwin Gill B Reber and W B Allison.
Charles Stahl captain of the Boston American Baseball team died after taking carbolic acid in Baden Indiana. Report says teammates believe it was an accident though motive is unclear. Stahl, married last fall, leaves a wife in Boston.
Investigation into the loss of the United States Marine Inspectors Turner and Whitney continues in the Pythian building with witnesses including First Officer Altman and engineers testifying on the Dakota near Yokohama. The charted reef near shore and the vessel’s speed are being examined as questions of responsibility arise.
J Mifton Riliott aged 14 died at home yesterday after a two week illness from spinal meningitis. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Riliott of 18th Centh Av. Funeral scheduled for tomorrow. Oscar Rude 26 a Wisconsin native died last night at Pacific hospital of spinal meningitis. Body at Butterworths awaiting shipment to Seen fe Enetfield Wis.
A reception for Waldorf apartment tenants at Beventh and Pike followed a council plan to force sale of the Renton line. Tenants hosted an open house as exterior lights glowed invitingly.
The Corbin Banking Co. assigned for creditors today as assets are reported to exceed liabilities by about 1 million dollars. Officials cited depressed security prices as the cause of suspension.
Harry K Thaw faces a possible early examination by the lunacy commission in Mattewan as attorneys say he alone can prove today he is sane. If he fails the test, the panel may report him as insane after the physical evaluation. Judge Fitzgerald names David McClure to replace OBrien on the panel amid holidays and delays.
Eastlake Street between Dennyway and Roy Street was widened by the engineers relying on property owner enthusiasm. The project was abandoned and an ordinance is needed to legalize the widened roadway after narrowing sidewalks.
Mayor Moore criticizes a wave of Seattle franchise awards to Stone & Webster. Nine franchises linked to Crawford’s territory prompt accusations of discrimination and favoritism as Fourth Avenue regrading and potential trackage rights plans loom. The council promises a new Crawford friendly franchise while resisting added burdens on Crawford versus Seattle Electric.
Charlies J. Mc Owen, a 28 year old Seattle tailor, sues Seattle Electric for 36000 alleging broken sex, crushed knee, lost teeth and near death from the Fort Lawton crash of March. He claims incapacity to work and loss of earning power. Officials say settlements were quickly made with other injured via claim agents.
Minnesota Supreme Court clears the Great Northern railroad to proceed with its proposed 60 million dollar stock issue. James J. Hill may issue shares but state railroad commission must approve any further increases. The court voids a testion provision allowing commission oversight over increases. In New York Hill says the decision meets expectations after 16 years of practice. Deferred payments may total 24 million by April 9 with certificates likely issued.
The Constantine case heats up as Jesse Hall reiterates the shooting tale while defense hints at bribery schemes. Prosecution and defense spar over questions as cross examination reveals attempts to buy silence and to label Hall a sexual pervert. Dr. George Newlands testifies to the wounds and medical arrival.
Thomas B. Walker secretary of the World Betterment league and Golden Rule Fraternity lost his appeal to the circuit court of appeals and will serve one year in the penitentiary. He was sentenced by Judge Hanford in August 1906 after indictment for promoting a fraud and using the mails illegally in the Cumulative Credit company scheme promising large returns on small investments.
Judge Gordon told Marshal Shelton a Negro charged as a disorderly person to pay a $100 fine and serve 80 days in the city jail. Shelton was arrested Tuesday with a woman, released on $60 bail, later re-arrested with a $100 bail posted.
Mayor Moore signs off on saloon licenses for Councilman Frank P. Mullen at his Pike Street resort and for Arnold Zbinden at his Palace Hotel bar on First Avenue.
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