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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1903
Page
2
The Seattle Star lists its publishing and editorial offices in Seattle with address and phone numbers for departments and advertising. It notes subscription terms with rates, delivery by mailer carriers, and requests subscribers to update both old and new addresses. The notice confirms second class postal status and dates for subscription expirations on labels.
Mrs. Robert Graham rushed to stop the American liner Minnetonka from sailing. Manager Franklin and a tug captain arranged a wireless message via Marconi to halt the ship off Liberty Island. The crew hauled Mrs. Graham aboard as cheers saluted Marconi and ingenuity.
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL urges employers to organize and to deal with organized labor. He argues that joint organization reduces conflict, aids understanding of labor demands, and favors settlements. He asserts workers and employers alike have rights to organize and warns against denying such rights.
Marie Lamour stars in a performance of A Wise Woman at the Grand with Winifred Clarke’s farce. The Baker Theater company presents The Little Minister all next week opening with a matinee tomorrow afternoon. Miss Hobbs closes at Kew Theater for the last time. Third Avenue Theater stages Sporting Life by Walter Sanford company all next week with Mr Sanford in a featured role. My Jack repeats at matinee today and evening show.
The Women's Unitarian Alliance voted to end its existence after a 12 year run. The farewell remarks by President Miss Elizabeth Maston highlighted the group’s past efforts to support church uplift. Each conference will now be allied with the national alliance. Levin Kiedt moved to 100 D Avenue.
Gonda a Japanese criminal notorious for rapid crimes was seized last night in a Fourth Avenue saloon by Detectives Hubbard and Freeman. He faces trial on charges of assault with intent to murder and robbery from an incident last November in this city.
Pastel Kennedy court stenographer was awarded a $95 judgment by a jury in Judge Morris's department against Werby & Co druggists. Kennedy sued for $1000 claiming the tablets sold for nasal douche were antiseptic beyond use and not the mild antiseptic he requested.
H. B. Dunber faces trial for a county gambling case tied to activity at the nier Grand hotel during the wide open era. The June 1 date was moved to June 11 by Judge elienter Gayday after defense counsel requested a continuance. Semple, the new pitcher, is set to pitch tomorrow at Recreation Park.
Maggie Coffee, 12, and her two young brothers face possible adoption as their father is accused of harsh treatment. Maggie pled with Judge Tallman to keep the family intact, offering her $34 monthly wages to support them. The county commissioners and many families want to adopt, but Maggie argues one sister should stay in school. The judge suggested a temporary arrangement while Maggie seeks another woman to help with housework.
A garbled roundup of disparate observations and news fragments touches on police calls in Crawfordsville, weather quirks, Green Lake residents, a Pan Juan sleeper, probate court misgivings, bank clearances, university athletics, the Beattie Chemical Co, a canal treaty, Embassy intrigue, persecution reports, martial law in Kentucky, and personal reflections. many items are unclear or inconsistent.
Aull plans a visit to Meas anting and Picnic to attend the comfort and dance. Transportation will be provided by the Port Orchard Houte. Depart Pier 1 at 10 and 16 pm with return via Mt. Paul end Orem Northern railway in late June. Details at 612 Let ave ticket office.
The case of William Bieffen accused of selling liquor without a license at Madigan Park pavilion was dismissed by police in George city. Prosecution failed to prove the liquor was counterfeit and that Bieffen owned the report, leading to dismissal.
Rumor runs that a second railroad may extend to Bremerton as Olympia, Shelton and Bremerton Railway prepares to survey its route next week. Port Townsend & Southern officials question promoter motives but may use the right of way if the Olympia system advances. A. McCabe of Tacoma is cited as leading the engine movements amid Klondike reports.
Council committee drafts ordinance to regulate sidewalk elevators and trap-doors to protect pedestrians and the city. It divides the city into wholesale and retail districts with permit rules, size limits, and operating hours, plus liability requirements for owners.
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