Sailors Offer Reinforcements as Port Conflict Looms
The Sailors' Union vows to reinforce longshoremen at Port Blakeley and Port Minkeley if needed, with 160 workers at one site and nearly 200 at another. The Pioneer launch stands ready nightly, and crews shadow potential clashes as tensions rise. Secretary Gil expects resolution after a scheduled meeting, affirming the union will defend its members.
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Union
Laat
Port Minkeley
Pla
Tacoma
Seattle
Ite
Gil
Sailors’ Union
Circular causes death and arrests in Poland and Finland
A translated circular allegedly issued by Nicholas II and signed by General Trepoff urged mass shootings and bribed hooligans in Warsaw Reval and St. Petersburg. The document blames revolutionaries and urges repression while promising rewards to loyalists. It was posted in government buildings across Poland and Finland and led to the arrest and banishment of several Russians.
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Iberia
Poland
Finland
Nicholas
Manchuria
Warsaw
Rigi
Reval
St. Petersburg
Ouresa
Zemstvos
Trepoff
Moscow
Social Democratic Party
Exceptional Opportunities in Advertising Contact
A brief notice promises payment for keeping in touch regarding advertising materials. The text hints at savings and a deal with Lang's but lacks clear details or dates.
Spinning's ad lists dog collars and harnesses for sale
An advertisement from Spinning's at 1210 Second Ave promotes dog collars and harnesses with varied sizes and features, offering reduced prices and highlighting improvements and comfort. It mentions items like black leather collars, bells, studs, and larger harness options with price adjustments.
Domestic employee commits suicide by carbolic acid
May Law rence, a domestic at the home of Justice T. J. Anders of the supreme court, swallowed carbolic acid this morning and was found dead.
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Justice T. J. Anders
The
Supreme Court
Fairbanks Sends Greeting to Seattle
Vice President Fairbanks passed Kapano at 50 o'clock this morning and sent his first greetings and best wishes for health. He plans to address the people of Seattle through The Drive at 50 o'clock tonight while his party continues a night in Spokane.
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Fairbanks
Seattle
Spokane
Quiet in Chicago amidst widespread strike fears
Chicago reports a quiet scene with only about 600 policemen on duty as business houses closed and various strikes spread. About 2 000 workers in umbrella textile and door blind factories may join a broader coal industry walkout, signaling possible expansion tomorrow.
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Chicago
Aaeh
Txain
Collision at Third and James Causes Passenger Injuries
A dozen passengers were injured when a James street outbound trolley collided with a University car at Third and James around midnight. Passengers on the cable car were injured, including W. Fitzgerald who suffered a crushed leg. Conductor Houseman and Gripman Anderson led the James street car. Conductor Fropp and Motorman Eohle led the University car.
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Sion
University
James
James Street
W. Fitzgerald
Houseman
Gripman Anderson
Fropp
Eohle
Northern Pacific Train Services Start June 4
Starting June 4 Northern Pacific announces changes and additions to train services with anticipated wider schedules and new routes. The note signals ongoing adjustments for travelers and rail operations.
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Northern Pacific
Police And Fire Laddies Parade Decoration Day Observed
Nearly 1000 patrolmen gathered at police headquarters for inspection and a short parade in honor of Decoration Day. Mayor Ballinger thanked the department for meritorious work and promotions were given on civil service recommendations. A fireman received a gold medal for rescuing a companion from a burning building.
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Beattie Police
Poice Station
Pallinger
Delaney
Cook
Ballinger
Ballinger Tueday
Potlea Delaney
Civil Service Commission
Fire Department
Shawmut to sail for Orient after awaiting dispatches
The Shawmut steamer of the Boston Steamship company, held at this port until authentic naval battle news from the far east arrives, will sail Tuesday night for the Orient. It carries Oriental merchandise and a large number of passengers across all classes aboard.
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Shawmut
Boston Steamship Company
Eoast
Orient
Albert Hansen’s Atlantic Contract With J P Morgan
Albert Hansen writes that he has closed a contract with J P Morgan to remove bullies from the Atlantic Ocean. He notes Tom Laween will supply hot air for his next magazine article.
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Albert New York
J. P. Morgan
Atlantic Ocean
Tom Laween
Marine Notes Sailings from Alaska Ports
The Delphin of Alaska Steamship Co sails for Skagway with 80 passengers and freight. Jeanie arrives from Unga with ore from Apollo mine. Farallon arrives in Seattle from Skagway with concentrates and fish. Rainier of L H Gray & Co to sail from Seattle Wednesday night with lumber and full passenger list.
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Delphin
Alaska Steamship Company
Skagway
Alaska
Jeanie
Unga
Apollo
Farallon
Seattle
Way Por Te
Rainier
Ll. H. Gray & Co
Seattle Declares City Holiday for Lewie and Clarke Fair
Following Governor Mead's proclamation Mayor Ballinger will issue a proclamation of June 1 as a municipal holiday in Seattle. All offices will close and many business houses will shut their doors and draw the curtains for the opening fair in Portland.
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Seattle
Mead
Ballinger
Lewie and Clarke
Portland
Methodists Meet in Olympia District Ministerial Association
The Swedish Methodist District Association meets in Olympia on June 14 with 14 pastors in Washington Oregon and Idaho. Rev John Ovall of Beattie presiding elder of Puget Sound conference. district pastors listed including Abrahameon Andersen Berglund Burdell Carlson Falk Gustafson Johnson Johnson Johnson Levedahl Moody and Ovall. The item also notes a police arrest after a racer incident and Honolulu legislature adjournment with reduced budget items and a ticket offer to Milwaukee for the Woodman convention.
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Swedish Methodist District Ministerial Association
Olympia
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
John Ovall
Beattie
Swediet
Puget Sound
Wil
CC. V. Abrahameon
J. A. Andersen
K. O. Berglund
J. N. Burdell
G. KE. Carlson
FE. G. Falk
A. J. Gustafson
Charlies Johnson
Emanuel Johnson
John Johnson
Destan Johnson
J. H. Levedahl
8. Moody
John Oval
Council Blocked Saloon License Outside Limits
The council failed 6 to 6 to grant a license for a saloon at Third and Pine outside the city limits. Crichton opposed citing church proximity. Gill and others pressed for approval citing vacant Federal hotel space. The ordinance had been pushed through a week earlier but six members dissented after exposure by The Star.
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Muallen
Burnett
Gill
Burnet
Mullen
Crichton
Cole
Limita
Gill Et al
Jules Redelnheimer
Federal Hotel
Seattle Pays Tribute to the Nation's Dead
A large Seattle parade honors fallen service members with Wagner’s band and a full civic program. The march includes Washington company No.1 and multiple veterans groups, ending at the Grand Opera house for addresses and music. Decorum continued with cemetery ceremonies at 3 PM and flags at half-mast citywide.
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Laben
Stevens Post
John F. Miller
Newell's
James A. Sexton
Green Lake Post
United Spanish War Veterans
Seattle
Trinity Boys
Hibernian Knighta
E. F. Perry
Ralph Cook
Grand Opera House
Lyman Banka
Fletcher JL. Wharton
Thomas ©. Hopkins
Guns From Congressmen Arrive in Seattle for Lewis and Clark Exposition
A party of U S congressmen and a senator reached Seattle at 10 AM and checked into the Washington Hotel to represent the government at the Lewis and Clark exposition. Vice President Fairbanks will arrive later in Portland. The group, traveling from Chicago via Canadian Pacific, includes J A Tawney J S Sherman L N Littaur H C Loudenslager J A Beidler W A Rodenberg James Sibley C L Bartlett James McAndrews Robert L Henry and Senator Clark. most take a rest Tuesday afternoon before planned excursions to Puget Sound and the navy yard. Uncle Joe Cannon, lively at Banff, charmed Seattle as he rode a cayuse and bought extras from news boys.
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Washington Hotel
Joseph G. North Carolina
L. H. Ball
Delaware
James A. Hemenway
Indiana
J. A. Tawney
Minnesota
J. S. Sherman
New York
L. N. Littaur
H. C Loudenslager
New Jersey
J. A. Beidler
Ohio
W. A. Rodenberg
Illinois
Joseph Sibley
Pennsylvania
C. L. Bartlett
Georgia
James McAndrews
Robert L. Henry
Texas
Senator Clark
Wyoming
Portland
Fairbanks
Lamont
Northern Pacific
Rainier Club
Congressional Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Sound
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Tacoma
Alaska
Seattle
Chicago
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Joe" Cannon
Banff
Uncle Joe
Second Avenue
Washington
Congressman McAndrey
Fort Lawton
Mr. Cannon
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Verges
Shawmu Sails
Albert Hansen
Cannon
Barney Oldfield
Honolulu
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Milwaukee
Selves
A. A. Hangon
Brewery Trust
Olis, Bowen, Benjamin
Conway Zbinden
Rude
the Brewery Trust
Ihs
Deepa
Washington Company No. 1
U. R. Fr
B. W. M. Tomlinson
Wagner
United States Infantry
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Noble
Big
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Nation's
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