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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
1
Seattle Electric Co faced a potential walkout as non union workers were set to handle repairs and construction. Building Trades council demanded Furth sign an agreement to cease employing non union inside electrical workers or risk a city wide work stoppage.
The Seattle Building Trades Council unanimously endorsed the machinists demand for a nine hour day. affiliated unions including Carpenters Electricians Lathers Shinglers Painters and more pledge support and stand ready to assist the Machinists Union. The resolution was read at a meeting with officer signatures H. C. Baker president and FP W. Cotterill recording secretary.
Chief Meredith raided the Standard gambling rooms owned in part by John Considine and ordered closure. The Green Light, previously raided by deputies, faces closure. Considine accuses Meredith of personal ruin over perjury during a Dayton trial and hints at further action. The People's Theater, tied to Considine, is reported to be shut tonight amid prior robberies at the venue. Several gamblers say Considine may soon leave the city.
President grants clemency to Alexander McKenzie who faced contempt findings in a circuit court appeal. The pardon cites ill health impacting further confinement. McKenzie had previously been ordered to return Nome property to operators, retained gold dust valued at 220 dollars, and was jailed after trials in two contempt cases.
In Snohomish County last night a confrontation between Booth and Lewis ended with a gun misfiring through Booths vest and lodging in his abdomen area. Van Bawen restrained the would be shooter as Lewis pressed the gun and struggled. both men were involved and Lewis was arrested.
Newspaper notes a heated dispute over a planned American export to Spain and South American nations. Report mentions Spanish institutions and the idea ofYanveeizing the continent amid tensions surrounding the exposition.
Reported turmoil in Algeria as armed factions clash and banners fly. Tensions rise with Moroccan and other forces reported near key centers while authorities fear a wider religious conflict.
Victoria B C May 26 reports that a flood from the Yukon reached Forty Mile on the 15th when an ice jam broke downstream. Estimated property damage nears 100000 dollars with no deaths reported.
A mining disaster at the Prince Pless mine near Walden shows initial reports of eleven killed with later updates placing fatalities at twenty five. Rescue and investigation efforts continue as officials confirm the tragedy.
Quartermaster Ruhlen opened bids today for lubricating oil and packing materials. Offers include Standard Oil Co at 45 cents per gallon and W P Fuller at 46 cents. Gorham Rubber Co quotes babbit metal 40 cents and sheet packing 18 cents. A C Jousey 18 cents packing and 25 cents flax packing. Leonard & Ellis oil at 6 cents. Hunt & Market Tacoma oil 4 cents and sheet metal 18 cents. fax packing 25 cents. Contract pending referral to Washington department.
The jury failed to reach an agreement after more than 12 hours of deliberation in the Cayton criminal libel case. Eight to four in favor of conviction on the initial ballot, the jury was discharged and Cayton will be retried when current murder cases are finished. The dispute centered on whether Cayton intended to hold the police chief up to ridicule, a key element of the charge.
In Tacoma, signs point to a partial settlement of the machinists strike within days. Employers and workers met in secret sessions at Mardy Machine works with concessions reported that would be accepted, resuming work early next week. About four workers may be reemployed as production expands.
The machinists’ executive committee met this morning with a visitor from Bricklayers union No. %, who pledged full solidarity and readiness to strike with the machinists at a moment’s notice. Widespread sympathy grows as East shop workers sign demands daily and West employers delay paying. Shipyards and steamship work halt as boats lie idle, risking repairs if mishaps occur, leaving owners anxious and industry unsettled.
In Milwaukee area news the First National Bank of Mineral Springs was robbed early today. The vault was forced and the safe dynamited, with losses estimated between $20,000 and $30,000. Police and investigators are scouring the countryside in pursuit of the robbers.
Everett May 5 Lodge 49 B P O EEL held a grand social session for visiting Knights of Pythias with about five hundred members in attendance. The event lasted until 4 AM and was described as one of the largest in the order’s history.
In Springfield Illinois the body of Cam Lov. Tanner will be moved from the residence to the capitol rotunda for public viewing at dawn. The funeral cortege leaves the capitol at 1 30 PM and proceeds to the cathedral then cemetery, escorted by six infantry regiments led by Gov Yates and staff.
A Cedar River watershed condemnation decision was reached by a jury Tuesday evening. The jury, after deliberation, returned a verdict related to the Cedar River project.
London report from May describes 150 miners trapped in the Benghenith colliery with fifteen bodies recovered. Officials say there is no hope for further survivors as rescue efforts continue.
Deputy Sheriff Chester Thornton and Policeman Chas Raymond launched a search to Canam Island for a gang of Sound pirates who had stolen a sloop and a skift at Everett. They returned empty handed as the pirates fled to the brush. a deputy’s posse is being formed to pursue them.
Memorial Sunday will be observed by the James A Sexton post G A R tomorrow with a 10 am assembly at the hall in the Pacific block. Members will march to First Baptist church for services and later entertain public school pupils to hear Civil War reminiscences. Memorial services are set for the Armory on May 50. A list of marriage licenses issued includes William Rent and Jennie May George both 22 of Beattie, William Lettergarver 25 of Van Annelt with Clara Will 20 of Renton, and Frank Mills 41 of Seattle with Mrs. George White 28 of San Francisco. A Tings party returned Friday after a trip and will tour again Monday.
A terrific May 25 storm swept through Tennessee causing severe damage to churches houses barns and fences across multiple counties. Wires were down but no lives were reported as lost.
Philadelphia May 24 The Presbyterial General Assembly awaits further sessions likely into next Tuesday. The debate centers on the minority report opposing reviving a new creedal statement and the majority's call for creedal revision. Dr McKibben argues the minority report would alter church standards. Prof Geo Stewart supports revision and unity.
May 2 reports state a raid by one hundred raiders on a patrol occupying a farm house near Pretoria. The defenders repulsed the attack with 16 killed and 17 wounded. One soldier named Knaglishnas was wounded.
Businessmen weigh municipal ownership versus private supply. Bailey supports short-term franchises with fixed rates and transfer bans. Hoge favors competition but warns of trouble like telecom rivalries. MacDougal envisions possible $1 per thousand gas if coal stays cheap, opposes long terms. Black seeks no long-term grants beyond 26 years.
Washington, May 25. Time reports the Supreme Court will on Monday issue a decision stating the constitution does not follow the flag. The ruling, likely the court’s most important, will favor the government in a divided bench with at least five concurring opinions, detailed to express each judge’s views.
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