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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1903
Page
1
Labor leaders consider a modified settlement proposal from the company while city officials and union members meet at the chamber of commerce. Police break up crowds at Second Avenue and Yesler Way as disturbances flare near afternoon and evening.
The Seattle Electric Company presents a plan to reinstate former employes and regulate union activity after the strike. It promises wage parity for returning workers, does not require joining or dues, and aims to respect legal arbitration in disputes. Leaders Jacob Furth H F Grant George Donworth sign the proposal.
The article notes a quiet Wednesday with few disturbances as labor action spread. Strikers claim only minor disruptions occurred and about 15 workers stayed out, though not all affected operations paused entirely.
The body of the man killed by a train at Wreck Diamond Saturday morning was yesterday identified as Willem Connell, aged, with relatives in this country. The body is at the Honney Watson mortuary.
Major General MacDonald was buried this morning. Only one officer in uniform attended, a militia major. Civilians failed to provide adequate carriages or pomp, and Boottiah societies were scarcely visible at the funeral.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs will hold its next annual meeting in Atlantic City after initial plans to meet in Beattie faced rule constraints. Chief Cook of the fire department notes the change and explains the executive committee attempted Beattie but could not proceed.
Mrs E A Bridgman widow of E A Bridgman foreman of the Post-Intelligencer mechanical department died at Providence Hospital after a brief illness. A Beattie resident she was active in Beacon Hill church and social life. Funeral at Lane Street Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev M A Matthews. New German Hapster Church Dedication Held at Ninth Avenue South and Weller Street with dedicatory address by Rev G A Schulte of New York.
Mrs. B Warner reported a brutal assault and robbery at her Fleet Avenue home between 3 and 4. Peterne Hryant, a 23 year old newsboy, was identified by Warner as the assailant and detained by Patrolman Rosier. He faces burglary charges. the diamond ring and some money were taken, but the ring remains unrecovered. Warner remains confined to her room.
Beattie Typographical Union No. 202 passes resolutions backing the Street Hallway Men's Union strike against Beattie Electric Colony rules. It pledges moral and financial support to strikers and fines members caught aiding the Beattle Eh thie Company during the strike. Resolutions to be published in the city daily press.
The king departed from London for Lisbon on March as part of a royal journey. He travels with a delegation and is expected to meet Portuguese officials during the visit.
The grand jury, amid long testimony from contractor Mane Peterson and focus on Seattle Waterway affairs, plans to adjourn tomorrow afternoon after voting on 28 or more indictments. Lawyers anticipate final action, with witnesses like W. J. Chalite and A. Heinrich set to appear.
The Building Trades Council condemns Mayor Humes for his stance on the Beattie Electric Co streetcar workers. A 1903 letter shows Humes pledging to favor organized labor in city appointments, prompting union leaders to prepare a public response.
For sale a corner lot at Twelfth and Columbia. Streets are graded with sewer and sidewalks. Bargain terms offered if desired.
The fragment lists Herbert S. Upper with a street address at 12 Scheverman Block at First Ave and Cherry St, indicating a property or notice reference in a historical city directory or notice.
W. Green files suit in the Superior Court seeking 176 dollars claimed lost in a draw poker game at an A and I back room. He alleges defendants the Lann brothers conducted the game between January 16 and 20 in violation of state law.
A powerful quake struck Jerusalem on March with unprecedented force causing panic but limited damage. Authorities report no major injuries and crews assess affected areas as residents brace for aftershocks.
Stimeon's red racing auto mobile that set a record from Los Angeles to San Francisco last week will reach the city tomorrow evening aboard the Pollard steamer Tannier. The Mariner departed the California metropolis Saturday with 1,000 tons of freight and 5 passengers.
The health and sanitation committee considers P. Yaw’s proposal for a city crematory to dispose of all refuse. A franchise would allow erection within a year and grant the city power to buy the system later, with pricing to be set by appraisal.
Work began today on the old streetcar right of way between Rainier Beach and Brighton Head. Grading is under way to lay a double track from Rainier Beach toward the city, marking the first step to a full double track along the line.
Positively identified is George Holmes also known as Allan John Gallagher, the bartender earlier suspected in the Taunton murder. Massachusetts authorities confirm the man wanted has been located and will be taken back for trial. Mee Odrienne Linden seeks 14,000 against the city of Seattle over a personal in Budge Albertson's department suit for 10,000 in the Superior Court. Minor Nene reports on Cuba treaty ratifications as Secretary May plans to exchange tomorrow morning with a special messenger from Havana at 10 o'clock.
John Stanley cut his throat at 16 Omnas Street and died shortly after, telling police his mother-in-law made life unbearable. He was found by officers at 11:15 a.m. with a deep ear-to-ear wound, taken to Mission Hospital then Bonney-Watson morgue. Coroner Hoye investigated.
A head on crash occurred at 10:10 this morning between Green Lake line cars 313 and 2 at Seventh Avenue and Stewart Street. Both front platforms were smashed, yet no one was hurt. car S13 dragged a wagon 16 feet, scattering sand. Witnesses blamed lack of warning bells as the cause, while car 212, outward bound under Motorman Ditto, was involved.
Frits Winer, a well known resident of the upper Squak valley, died yesterday in Renton as he boarded a street car to Semaiie for treatment. He had suffered from dropsy for some time and was en route to enter a hospital when he collapsed. Dr. Beach attended briefly but Winer died before arrival. He was years old and survived by a widow and two children.
Norfolk reports the worst winter storm battering the coast. All sea coast wires are down and sand drifts cover railways to Cape Henry stopping traffic. The schooner De ta is reported ashore at West Point.
Elder J. M. Webb of the Church of God preached sympathy with the striking street car men. He baptized several new members at Lake Washington on the old Repton car line to avoid having his congregation ride other lines operated by Ecata.
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