Seattle Strike Settlement Hangs On Arbitration
A long labor dispute in Seattle over seniority and reinstatement nears settlement as railway officials and union leaders agree to refer key points to arbitration. After two hours of heated debate the parties adjourned with the major issue of priority for current workers unresolved and awaiting third party judgment.
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Chamber of Commerce
G. L. Holmes
Holmes Furniture Company
W. D. McCarthy
McCarthy Pry Goods Company
A. C. Bouchenan
J.P. MebDermott
Firth
Grant
Danworth
Gelock
Beattie
Mr. Donn
J.B. Meikle
J. B. MacDougall
F. J. McDermott
Street Tailway Men's Union
Baglies’ Hall
Becond Avenue
Pike Street
Rena
Yestereat Sotnern
W . W. Webster
Street Railway Men’s Union
Ooama PA
Koet
Seattle
Seaupany
Wetr Odets Company
Aid W
Ion
Wahington
Jens
Hume
Rustsevarestion
Street Railway Men Vote to Arbitrate Seniority
At 9 0 this afternoon the Street Railway Men's Union, with nearly all members present in Eagle's hall, voted to submit the seniority dispute between old and new employees to arbitration. Service will resume tonight as workers stay on the job pending arbitration. A five day window to appoint the arbitration board.
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P Company
Ln Seseton
Recussien
Poe
MacDougall
Ting
Merkle
Ani
Receivers Granted Authorization for Pacific American Fisheries
Receivers of the Pacific American Fisheries Company were granted permission to borrow 754 dollars to fund cannery operations. Funds will be raised through the issue of receiver certificates of news.
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Pacific American Fisheries Company
Rtad
Nee of
Marriage licenses listed for Beattie and Seattle couples
The following licenses were issued or revised: James Cook and Augusta Nelson of Beattie. George Randolph Ka age 33 and Jessie Singleton age 1% both Seattle. Eugene Rutier and Bamecia Cecil of Hentuie.
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James Cook
Augusta Nelson
The King Goes Junketing in Portugal and London Visit
The King waited for Lisbon in Portugal as the storm abated. In London a large police and detective cordon protects King Howard during his visit with ten Scotland Yard men arriving. Eighteen anarchist suspects have been expelled from the country.
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Laibron
King Howard
Additin
Hootland Yard
Herenteen
Appeal to Washington on Lorimer ballot protection case
Attorneys for election commissioners telegraphed Washington requesting federal protection for Lorimer ballot forces. The case moves toward federal court review with a judge to be sent to hear both sides impartially.
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Toago
Washington
Lorimer
Anan
Cooper sues North Railway Company for damages
Cooper filed suit against the North Railway Company seeking damages of 28 dollars after an engine accident north of Ravenna. The case names include Cooper and Wasson in connection with the incident.
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Cooper
Northailway Company
Enen
Ravenna
Oper Wasson
Flood Fear Hits Land and City as River Rises
Flood danger grips Arkansas towns in mid March warnings of crests and levee breaches. In San Francisco at press time bookies show rival odds as Young Corbett III looms as favorite for the expected bout drawing betting action and public attention.
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San
Fpranciaco
Corbett
City Council Meets Over Conduit Laying Plans
The meeting discussed laying conduits on Firet avenue from Pike north to install electrical lines. The council considered a $17 expenditure to prepare the route and set the new asphalt pavement for the project.
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Counel
Pike
Indictments Returned in Seattle Grand Jury Case
A late afternoon grand jury returned 12 indictments including for perjury extortion and embezzlement involving Mayor Humes Police Chief Sullivan and other officials. Several defendants surrendered later and were released on bail while formal motions and polling of the jury were debated in Judge Bell's court.
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Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Petice
Piper
W. H. Whittiesey
Treas
Perguecon
Fembler
Dioplay
Cudthee
Humes
Sullivan
Fullon
Tell
Furth
Shuffieton
Justice Cann
Grand Jury
Bragdon Wee
Ferguson
Bond
Gold
O'Brien
Bell
Hart
Walter
A. I. Adame
Ferone
Foreman O'Brien
C. MH
H. C. Hilton
Court
Ury
Hell ‘Oreman O'Hrien
Agenet
Fulton
Charles F. Whittierey
G. M. Emery
Rand
Hiltter
H. Piles
T. J. Humes
Wnliwe
George
George A. Piper
Prccentra
Disturbers of the Peace Are Fined
James Hareie Lambdon P Williame WH RR McCreary and Joan Martin faced the police court for disorderly conduct on Second Avenue yesterday afternoon. A large crowd blocked street cars as fines were set by Judge Vg. Townsend and Freeman each received five dollar penalties for a separate disturbance at Second Avenue and Pike Street. Notice of appeal was filed in each case.
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James Hareie
RA. Lambdon
P. Williame
RR. McCreary
Joan Martin
Second Avenue
W. H. Townsend
B. O. Freeman
Pike Street
Leighton
Admiral Schley in Seattle for brief visit today
Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley and party arrive from Portland at 7 16 am to a depot crowd. A special train shuttles them to Hoquiamce Falls, with a later return to the city, and a private dinner at Knickerbocker followed by University Club plans.
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Admiral Schley
Seattle
Winfield
Schley
Tunity
Hill
Admiral Sehley
Knickerbocker
Wil
University Club
Admiral Burling
Jea- Core Garrera
Puget Yard
Benney
Spokane
Returning to Work in Tacoma Street Car Strike
Tacoma reports that all efforts to settle the street car strike have failed and a final conference is planned tonight. Labor Commissioner Mackman advised workers to use judgment. several union men returned to work, with reinstatement at the foot of the list. Strikers previously earned 2 cents an hour and now return at 11 cents. union president Doyle says the strike may end if broader labor support is found.
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The
Star
Tacoma
Mackman
Doyle
Islander wreck inquiry eyed for fall salvage plan
Dick Meyer the diver hired by an insurer aims to determine next fall if the Islander wreck can be raised. The steamer sank near Juneau after colliding with ice, taking fifty lives and Alaska gold valued at stake. The wreck is said to lie in 152 feet of water three miles from Juneau. A separate case notes Apolinary Gliski, a Russian, committed to the insane asylum, and a missing 12 year old girl reported in Green Lake.
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Santa Ana
Standard Theater Company
Dick Meyer
Canadian Pacific Navigation Company
Juneau
Alaska
Apolinary Gliski
George Washington
King Baward
Tallann
Aliee Brown
Wes
Green Lake
Woodlawn Park
New York Society Forms Temporary Organization
At a meeting yesterday afternoon in the Collinge building a temporary organization was formed with George B. Cole as president and M. H. L. Sizer as secretary. Authority was given to the president to appoint a committee to arrange for the act of President Roosevelt.
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NEW York Society
Collinge
George B. Cole
MH. L. Sizer
Roosevel
City council blocks federal building plan on Third Avenue
The city council denied the federal government use of parts of Third avenue and Union street for a new federal building. Architects proposed steps extending into sidewalks, but street committee noted Third avenue may be widened, requiring changes to the plan.
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Third Avenue
Union Street
Federal Building
Ely Plank
City Council OKs Water Contract With Rail Company
The city council approved an ordinance authorizing the board of public works to contract with the Northern Railway Company to furnish water for tunnel excavation. The agreement may be terminated by the city on notice, and the railroad company will be paid 16 dollars per million gallons.
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Board of Public Worke
Eat Northern Hailway Company
Th Ia
Rai Wn Company
City Council Grants Amended Electric Franchise
The city council unanimously approves an amended electric light and power franchise for Beattie Cataract Company. The plan offers equal terms with Seattle Electric, promises underground wiring, and requires expansion of service within the city, lowering rates toward competitive levels.
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Night Pease
Beattie Cataract Company
Cataract Company
Seattle ,Thic Company
Ster
Seattle Manufacturere’ Association
Star
Seattle
Olf
Corner Lot For Sale At Bargain On Twelfth Columbia
Property description notes a corner lot at the intersection of Twelfth and Columbia Street with graded streets sewer and sidewalks. Sale advertised as bargain with easy terms if desired.
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Columbia Street
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