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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
8
Mayor Moore comments on a Iowa correspondent query about 10000 Chinese annually arriving on the Pacific coast and its effect on labor. He says such immigration would disturb labor conditions and notes Chinese workers compete with American labor to the extent they work while lacking regard for all laws except those easily enforced.
A city council committee on harbors and wharves plans to report on Capt Russell for harbormaster at next Monday night’s meeting. Councilman Burnett said the committee has struggled to meet but aims to submit a report whether or not it carries a recommendation, which could lead to M C Jensen's removal by Mayor Moore.
Philadelphia May 19 J Ead ward Addicks long time Delaware senate candidate arrived from Washington after meeting with Chairman Cortelyou and announced he backs Col Henry A Dupont for the Senate.
Wilmington figure Mr. Addicks argues his retirement will prevent a Democrat victory in the upcoming Delaware senate race and safeguard years of his work from being for naught.
Several people in Wilkes Barre say John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, will resign soon to practice law after being admitted to the Chicago bar several months ago.
In New York on May Day the United States Weather Bureau thermometer topped the scale for the first time in years, with one heat prostration reported. Baltimore reached a high of 93, the hottest May day in 13 years, and Philadelphia recorded eight heat prostrations as temperatures rose.
The group will hold its Decoration Day excursion on May 26 to Hood's Canal aboard the newly chartered steamer Indianapolis. The event is described as a large, festive outing organized by the Order of Railroad Conductors.
The description outlines a tailored walking costume with a smoothly fitted silk corselet, laced at the front with ribbon, a round short untrimmed skirt barely above the ground, and a brown chip hat to match the ensemble. The fabric features alk and brown hues with old blue accents.
In London on May 1, Mrs. Howard Gould of New York made her first ascent in a balloon owned by Frank Butler. Also aboard the second balloon were C F Poller Mrs Harbord Count Biren of the Aero Club of France and W P Hall of the Aero Club of America. The ascent occurred from Wadworth amid a day of transatlantic air exchange among American French and English aviation enthusiasts.
Piano sellers advertise a large stock of slightly used pianos from standard makes with high prices. Prospective buyers are urged to call or write for catalogues, terms, and detailed pricing.
J H Davis, held in the city jail for two days, was released after police found insufficient evidence to convict in the theft of 189 dollars from a safe in Ralph Nichols office. The case remains open for further investigation.
Dick Ryan and Dick van Nome representative leave Washington for Beattie to announce candidacy for the Alaska delegate race. Caleb Whitehead sails to Seattle and may announce there. Green Lake improvements push council to grade Woodlawn and condemn 80th Street for access to a new schoolhouse.
At Green Lake May 19 the Ben Hur tribe plans to present a rainbow medal at the Hen Hur hall during a regular meeting.
New York May 19 Andrew Carnegie via wireless from the steamer Cedric denied President Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad that Carnegie Steel was the chief beneficiary of rebates granted by the railroad before rebating ended.
A rugged speaker confesses that given another chance he would lead a different life. The line signals regret and self reflection from a character who mocks or challenges another figure named Stumpy.
The Beattie Manufacturers will meet at 6:20 at the A C to discuss securing viable factory sites in the district between Fourth Avenue and Boulevard South. Mayor Moore and city officials will attend.
A McKenzie died yesterday at Georgetown PEI and the body is in charge of H B Nolce. No funeral arrangements will be made until the parents are heard from. A voyage to Oregon and Wild Rowe is planned, with boat departures from Pleasant Beach Take Premerton at several times after 2 a.m.
A damaged notice urges readers to ensure delivery by 6 or 7 o clock and to call for multiple copies. It references the Star and a central office, mentioning subscription delivery and mailing details in a fragmented way.
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