Sailors in port told to curb crimping practices
The United States attorney orders action against boarding-house keepers who practice crimping in Seattle. Aimed at suppressing illegal wage advances, the move follows a Knox memorandum urging enforcement of the 1898 act protecting seamen, with coordination among U S officials and foreign consuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Attorney's
Jone
Gay
Knox Himeett
Hle
Seattle
General Knox
Congress
United States
Kestor
United States District Court For
District of Delaware
Manila gunboat Manila headed to Puget Sound yard
The Manila gunboat, formerly a cruiser under Admiral Dewey, is being prepared for service again after battles in Manila Bay. It is expected to reach Bremerton soon, with naval headquarters flooded by inquiries into the vessel’s mission. The Cottage City sailed north with passengers under the Skagway tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Eyts
Manila
Montejo
Reval
Allen White
Kansas
Admiral Mon
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton
Naval Headquarters
Cottage City
Pacific Coast Line
Raiders Fail After Alarm Near Tenderloin Gambling Hubs
Alarm at major gambling houses in the Tenderloin district nearby surged then faded after about forty minutes. No warrants appeared and doors were closed again as a court scout remained at the courthouse amid suspicions of a mislead tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenderloin
Camblers ix
Important Bidings for Highland Street Asphalt Project
Morning Board of Works meeting will open bids for several street improvements. The main bid is for asphalt paving on Highland Street from Seventh Avenue West to Avenue North, estimated at about 30000 dollars. Other bids include concrete sidewalks and grading on Twenty Fifth Avenue South Jackson Street to Dearborn, and Cometock Street work.
Paving Projects Delayed by Clerical Error on Queen Anne
The city schedules paving on Yesterway Post Street Fifth Avenue from Pike to Pine, and Sixth Avenue West along Queen Anne Hill. Work was pushed to next Saturday after a clerical delay. A court decision on the Pike Street regrade may come tomorrow. a meeting may be skipped due to illness of Mr Thomson and Mr Little, who hopes to attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Sixth Avenue West
Galer
Etreets
Queen Anne Hill
Yesterway
Post Street
Fifth Avenue
Pike
Pine Streets
Pike Street
Thomson
Little
He Wouldn't Come Adelaide Ekedah Divorce Suit
Adelaide Ekedah filed a divorce suit against Olaf in the superior court. She says Olaf left New York last year with plans to join her once a home was ready, but now refuses to come and has contributed nothing to her support since their separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Ekedah
Olaf
Superior Court
Heeft
New York
Deed Transfers Rights From Seattle & Tacoma to Seattle Electric
A deed filed in the auditor's office conveys all rights and franchises granted under ordinances 6444 and 6020 from the Seattle & Tacoma Railway Co to the Seattle Electric Co. The contract with the Seattle Central Railway Co is included in the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor's Office
Seattle & Tacoma Railway Co
Seattle Electric Co
Seattle Central Railway Co
National meeting considers national coal miners' convention
President Mitchell announced after the Hazleton convention adjourned that a national convention may be called to discuss a nationwide coal mining suspension. Anthracite miners could trigger action affecting four states if the plan advances as a general strike nears 449,000 workers. Simultaneously coal dealers in New York push prices up to 4.35 dollars per ton from 5.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Convention
United States
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Kentucky
Michigan
New York
Utah Press Club Visit to Seattle Documented
The Utah Press Association will be welcomed by the Seattle Press Club during a Seattle visit. A chamber of commerce meeting appointed committees for reception hotel transportation theaters drydock city lights and dinner with details on finance printing and hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Press Association
Seattle Press Club
Press Club
Chamber of Commerce
L. M. Wood
A. J. Blethen, Jr
Will A. Steel
Hotele
Marriage Licenses Issued for Several Couples in Northwest
The following licenses were issued: Roy Alvin Benjamin 26 and Lucy Belle Sutton 19 of Seattle. Gue Christiansen 19 and Olene Tortensen 3 of Beattie. Bens K Taylor 31 and Kana Edson 14 of Seattle. William Robinson 63 and Magic Verum 3 of Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Alvin Benjamin
Lucy Belle Sutton
Seattle
Gue Christiansen
Olene Tortensen
Beattie
Bens K. Taylor
Johnson
Kana Edson
William Robinson
Tacoma
Magic Verum
Metal Workers Strike Ends After Agreement Signed
The Sheet Metal Workers union and the Master Sheet Metal Workers association signed an agreement ending a lockout. Most workers did not return to work, with only two or three of 52 coming in today. Non union workers may join the union at once and be paid 2 75 a day, while union men receive 3 a day. Several firms endorsed the settlement, others had already conformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheet Metal Workers Union
Master Sheet Metal Workers’ Association
Puget Sound Sheet Metal Works
Finley & Robb
C. B. Smith
Cobey Bros
Z. C. Miles & Piper Co
Fifth Ward Favors Meacham Site for Library Purchase
About twenty residents met at the Hotel Abbott on Pike Street to discuss library site options. The group largely supported buying the Meacham tract for a library, with a few advocating the old university grounds. Library commissioners and local officials spoke for Meacham. two supported the university grounds. Voters will decide at tomorrow’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Abbott
Pike Street
J. Shepard
Merriaon and
Mullen
James D. Hoge
W. W. Motuire
W. M. Inglia
Kenneth MclIntosh
Johnny Wright
Up Town Fire Safety And Equipment Moves Ahead
Acting on a Fire Marshal suggestion the fire and water committee favors a bill to regulate storage of combustibles in basements of up town books. Proprietors of bottom and reed houses to mark fire escapes with a colored light. Chief Cook seeks five more firemen and $900 for Snoqualmie fireboat repairs. A street intersection warning signal plan will be discussed with Seattle Electric Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Fire and Water Committee
Council
Cook
Snoqualmie
Crichton
City Electrician
Hickey
Seattle Electric Company
Deaths of Three Residents Reported in City
Miranda Green aged TS years died at the family residence 4226 Brooklyn Avenue last evening. Nellie Dougharty aged 40 years died at 40% Terrace Street that evening. Oliver Tutman aged 36 years died at Seattle General Hospital last night. Bodies are at local undertakers Beat, Bonney & Stewart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miranda
Globe Clothing Store Closes Its Doors In Seattle
Regular patrons found the Globe Clothing company building at First and Madison closed with white paper over the windows. Creditors have taken charge to satisfy outstanding debts. The store offered a one price stock and plans a sale once preparations finish, exciting interest across Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Clothing Company
Globe
First
Madison
Seattle
Sunset Oil and Refining Company
Treasury
Mutual Life
Frank T. Hawley Addresses Switchmen’s Union Meeting
Grand Master Frank T. Hawley of the Switchmen's Union of North America spoke before a labor gathering at the G A R hall. Local presiding officer W V Canwell and welcome speaker Meyer Hamen noted union friendliness to city governance. Hawley praised the Washington State Federation of Labor but said a nationwide federation is premature. He urged railroad men to join their class unions amid a community of interests trend and supported immigration restriction as a labor solution. He visited Lake Washington and will tour the savy yard. The switchmen's union claims 18 000 members, including about three fifths of North American rail switchmen, and Hawley stated the organization opposes strikes except as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Hawley
Switchmen's Union of North America
G. A. RK. Hall
W. V. Canwell
Switchmen's Union
United States
Canada
Hawley
Building plans filed for Everett residence and other projects
Elliott and Weert prepare drawings for a $2000 house for Mrs Fuller on Denny Way and 18th Avenue. They also plan a $4000 four flat building at Minor Avenue and Stewart Street for Mrs Weretuikove. Fourteen acre Renton land at 395 per acre covers three lots in Wall a Walla Addition. George W. Dunlap owns 4 Union Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott & Weert
Mre. Fuller
Everett
Dennyway
Eighteenth Avenue
Minor Avenue
Stewart Street
Mra
Weretuikove
Renton Cartine
Walla Walla Addition
George W. Dunlap
Washington and Oregon Face Off In Annual Athletic Meet
Rivalry between the University of Washington and the University of Oregon continues as both track teams compete at the state university. Forecasters highlight the 80 yard run and the 100 yard dash as the meet’s features with Washington viewed as the likely winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oregon
State University
Johnson-Hauseley Tie The Knot In Seattle Area
Chris H Johnson of Pontiac Wa wed Anniett Hauseley of Seattle in a May 14 ceremony at the officiating clergyman Rev M A Christensen residence. The nuptials were held in a small by intimate setting with close family attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris, H. Johnson
Pontiac
Anniett Hauseley
Seattle
M. A. Christensen
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Knox
Board of Works
Utah Press Club
Metal Workers
Gunther
Leesshanamnerey
Cor
Columbia
Ramaker Music
Cline
Meacham
Children’s
IBERG
Second Avenue
Qvuicck Drug CO
Piret Avenue
Wineberg & Keasier
J. Pike
2Nd Ave
Seattle’s
Grill Hoomm
Connooion
Grand Master Switchmen's Union
G. A. R. Hall
Coon Bros
Cor. Marion
Goldman's
First Ave
First Avenue
Ragain & Russell
Bexton
George Covington
Sixteenth Avenue
Prospect Street
J. Friedman & Son
Pantorius
Sue
J. Friedman&Son
L. Adler Bros. Co. Clothing
Hotel Stevens
Royal Crown Port
J. Aronson
Columbia St. Tel
A. Lindauer
F.W. Merrick
The
American Clothier
Alec
Madras
Stetson
OIL & Refining CO
Ellis Morrison
Mutual Life Building
wiSt
Hinckley
Smee
Grand Ridge
Kole
Issaquah Coal CO
Frankers
Madison Street
Main
Cishling
Brewitt
Rainier
Hardware Co
Ted
Wikee Ave
Beatile
Monara
Mutual Safe
Portland, Or
San Francisco
Calours
Bunday
Ernst Bros
Tel. Green
James Henry
Best Meats
Western Ave
Hone Main
Fowler
At & P.m
Collins, Sherman, Foley Co
Fleet Ave
Bet
Pike and Union
Wash
Henry
Hino
Hensel Kley
Bonney & Stewart
Beattie, Wash
OPERA
Saath Leeching House
Sn Cor
John Cort
Mer
Lewis Morrison
Rosabel Morrison
Pier
Matinas
N. B
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Mgr
Jessie Shirley
Shoreday
Sun
Wednesda
Fair Virginia
Athletic Park
Mme. Leotta
Seattle Theater
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