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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
7
Fragmentary report outlines tensions between Montgomery Ward officials and striking garment workers. It notes Teamsters union influence and employer efforts to undermine union power, with parties pressing for a decisive outcome and potential legal action.
In Winona a Presbyterian Assembly features a trip to Indianapolis with a Pacific sale round trip priced at 75.10 dollars on May 10. The piece frames a clash of organized capital against unionism, citing Chicago’s 260000 union members and economic distress from war prices. It traces labor trouble to November with the open shop and a walkout affecting 5000 garment workers.
Workers strike spreads across goods delivery networks as Montgomery Ward Co faces demand clashes. Employers’ association forms million dollar anti union drive with non union fleets and court injunctions amid fear of food shortages.
In Columbus a protest from Joseph Mahaffy of Company A Fourth regiment claims an intruder occupies his grave and a tombstone sits on another man's plot at Mount Vernon. Mahaffy notes thirty years in the eastern country and seeks resolution or funds to obtain his own stone.
Chin Yuen was buried Monday afternoon at Lake View Cemetery after elaborate rites. The funeral involved local dignitaries and community members as mourners gathered for the rites.
June Elliott, jailed on theft charges, told Judge Alford she was compelled to steal by her sweetheart who she says is under a spell. She cried that he forces her to commit crimes.
A federal coat of tar and feathers was administered to Frank Cleveland, a prominent dry goods merchant, after he was caught in an act of serious misconduct by a large crowd in Snohomish on May 8.
Mrs. Piernaud a lodging house keeper died three hours after a Monday afternoon accident on Pike street at Wayside Emergency hospital. She suffered a fractured skull and a broken leg. The death was ruled purely accidental and no inquest will be held. A. J. Rose lives in the city.
Seven United States battleships competed in an ocean race. The Missouri finished first covering 1% miles in eight hours while the Alabama lagged behind and will be sent to the navy yard for overhaul due to its poor showing.
The American Stock Growers association opens its first annual Denver convention with Governor McDonald greeting delegates. The group seeks better railroad rates and service and to oppose packer combinations. Murado McKensie of Trinidad elected president to replace the late Schaeffer.
In Berlin on May 9 the 100th anniversary of Schiller death was marked with a Kaiser ordered holiday in Prussian state schools. A public ceremony took place at the Schiller monument before the Royal theater, with evening theater performances. About one hundred thousand copies of Schiller works were distributed to workers in the capital.
Local authorities debate changes in dairy regulation as communities scrutinize the latest milk ordinance affecting grading labeling and pricing practices amid public concern and industry input.
A city updates dairy rules to cap germ content in milk at 600000 per cubic centimeter and imposes stricter standards. Dairies with more than two cows face a $6 annual license. milk stores pay $10 and delivery wagons $1. The ordinance also raises butterfat minimum and mandates cooler temperatures, while banning freezing milk.
Work on the new Central Market in Seattle advances as dirt is cleared at the southwest corner. Foundations could start within the month, with walls and auditorium steel following, aiming to save at least a month in construction and delivery system innovations using basket and conveyer concepts.
Complaints issued against George Donelan Charley Ishi Albert Evans and Frank J Farne and wife by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh Monday morning. Done lan charged with petty larceny by Menrietta Langdon. She said she gave Donelan a ring and a gold watch to Phillips Jewelry to be cleaned but they were not returned valued at 25 dollars. Charley Ishi cut Ohara with a knife at 412 Fifth avenue Monday afternoon. Albert Evang of Mallard is charged with petty larceny by Dr. F A Schuits. Evans was caught with marked money. The Par nes charged with removing mortgaged chattels from 418% Twelfth avenue on April 13.
In Kalispell Montana on May 9 a woman named Atkinson found four children aged 15 and younger deserted by their parents in an empty mountain cabin. The kids were emaciated and said a mountain lion had been prowling the cabin for days. They were brought to town by the oldest child while State Humane Officer Schoenfeld took charge.
The health and sanitation committee criticized the council on Monday for delaying a $2,000 appropriation for pesthouse repairs. The board had requested the funds months ago, but the council has not yet acted on the matter.
Ada Laysdon 18 is reported missing from her home in Bellingham since April 1. She uses the name Helen Moore and may be in danger as police describe her last-known movements and possible sightings.
A notice served to students extols Providence and nature for rain sun and earth yielding bright leaved herbs and balsamy firs while condemning the generation for not appreciating. The fragment ends with an unfinished admonition.
Washington reports Congressman Jones requests irrigation committeess to tour North Yakima Pasco Spokane Ellensburg and Walla Walla to study Eastern Washington irrigation potential. Paris note notes Japanese consul Motone holds talks with Minister Delcaasse on Indo China situation. Everett team heads to Victoria for season opener with Rainiers signing Steele as catcher. Tacoma match for Tommy Burns planned July 4 amid world middleweight title talk. Albany racers reach city en route to Portland for national good roads convention. Everett man Harry Reeve, 50, has disappeared.
Friends fear the death may be a self infliction. The man was nephew of L. V. Cruce of Beattle. Reeves once worked as a train dispatcher for the Grand Trunk and later as a dishwasher at Hotel Mitchell.
After breaking camp the president left the wilderness and boarded a fine special train at Glenwood Springs for the run to Washington on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad. The railroad company issued an artistic souvenir showing the train schedule from Glenwood Springs to Denver and the scenic attractions along the route.
Omaha May 9 gas turned on by rats nearly killed David White at 315 4 N Fifteenth. A gas range sits in his room. The rodents chewed supper remnants and propped behind the range, then triggered the cut off cock as they moved, allowing gas to escape. Relatives smelled fumes and pulled White to safety.
In a Denver speech on Monday President Roosevelt urged expanded regulatory authority over railroads. He called for the Interstate Railroad Commission to fix pending appeals and to remedy primary evils in the industry.
Travel deal announced for East via Northern Pacific offering round trip from unspecified origin to Winona Lake Indiana at 76.10 dollars. Tickets go on sale May 12 only. Contact N P Ticket Office for details.
The Collector at Port Townsend invites sealed proposals to furnish rations coal and fresh water to Revenue Cutter Service vessels in Puget Sound for the year ending June 30 1906. Bids due May 22 1905 at 2 pm. delivery options include Seattle Tacoma or Port Townsend harbors with inspections and quality checks. Separate bids requested for oils with right to reject any or all bids.
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