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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1903

Page

8

Eight Hour Law Declared Inapplicable In Territories

The United States court of appeals ruled the eight hour law does not apply to Alaska and other territories in a case by Charles Moses a carpenter on a government contract in Alaska. Moses sought overtime pay and the decision was announced in San Francisco.

Territories San Francisco Cal United States Court of Appeals Alaska Charles Moses Moses United States Detret Court of Seattle

Cable ship Burnside advances Alaska line project

At the Ariington dock the Burnside and the U S Signal Service coordinated a cable lay through an underground conduit toward Sitka. The ship will lay about 15 miles today in the Sound then return to Seattle awaiting the remainder from Francisco to finish the Sitka link by January 1.

O'Clocy Burnside Ariington Dock United States Signal Service Office Walker Building Ocean Sound Seattle Francisco Sitka Bitka

Humes Boys Released From City Jail

Start and Jay Humes sons of the mayor have been released after no charge warranted longer detention. Police blotter lists Jones for both, with James charged as suspicion. The youths protest their imprisonment over street actions and police bread patrol roles, while new alleged pass incidents remain uncharged.

Start Jay Humes Humes Hheir Jones James Jaye

Georges Against Madden Leads New Inquiry

Washington inspectors under Postmaster General Payne examine Third Assistant Madden over allegations by Melell of a Philadelphia journal editor and stamp collector. Charged with reprinting é-cent stamps with inverted centers sold for 100 dollars to private collectors. Madden denies printing or seeing the stamps and calls charges criminally fake and maligned. Investigation has run three days. Madden reportedly ignorant until today.

Washington, D.C Payne Madden Ohare Melell Philadelphia Pinnatelet Journal

Mayor's Regret Over Handling of Youth Disobedience

A mayor expresses remorse for actions taken to control unruly youths. He defends keeping the young men jailed as a fatherly attempt to teach them seriousness and responsibility.

Mames

Baltimore & Ohio wreck at Allegheny claims engineer

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck an open switch on Chestnut street in Allegheny and toppled two engines. Engineer William Cunningham was killed. firemen Thomas Gratton Charles Sillwagen and engineer John Cornelius were seriously injured.

Pittsburg Baltimore & Ohio Chestnut Street Allegheny William Cunningham Thomas Gratton Charles Sillwagen John Cornelius

Damages Sought Over Beattie Boulevard Property

Richard Osborn asks the board of public works for damages for the use of his own residence on Beattie Boulevard by Mr. Evans. Last Friday observers including Mr. Evans Mr. McPherson Mr. Laack the Frye Hruha company and Caratens Brothers were present.

Richard Osborn Board of Public Works Evans Beattie Boulevard Evane McPherson Laack Frye Hruha Company Caratens Brothers

City building owners urged to move within ten days

Mr. Osborn reports in a communication that the building occupied by Kivane pays a monthly rental of 20 and objects to demolition without compensation through condemnation. The board holds condemnation not required on city property even though structures predate the tide flats plat.

Osborn Kivane

Rail directors meet to cut time Chicago Pacific routes

Traf fic Director Stube and managers from Union Pacific Sonola Yacifrix O R & N Hart Line and Chicago Northwest gather in Salt Lake City to plan a new schedule reducing travel time between Chicago and Pacific coast. Free Want Ads Bee Classified page.

Salt Lake Utah S@tubbe Cartner Union Pacific Sonola Yacifrix Hart Line Chicago & Northwest Chicago and Pacific

Payne Morning Sessions Spark First Case in Postmaster Scandal

The morning sessions open with a focus on the initial case connected to a scandal involving the assistant postmaster general. Court officials outlined the legal actions and potential implications for the postal service.

Payne

Lost the Best Man Joined Prosecution Office

Pimner Todd was set to be chief deputy prosecutor for the court on Saturday and is now connected with the law firm of Piles Donworth and Howe. Mr Todd tendered his resignation to prove.

Pimner Tood Piles, Donworth and Howe Todd Rove

American Steel Co. Booth Sharon works closes hiring

The American Steel Co. Booth Sharon works in RBHATON Pa. closed for now leaving about 100 men unemployed. Officials cited a drop in orders as the cause. The weather and storm conditions are noted in the report. Toklas Hingerman Co. advertises coats as practical attire.

Rbhaton American Steel Co The Steel Trust Booth Sharon

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