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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
2
The author urges Seattle’s Board of Public Works to apply strict time extension and penalty rules to street projects. City property owners deserve fair treatment, and contractors should honor agreements or the system may be scrapped as an expensive farce.
The article notes Roland B. Molineux was acquitted after a second trial for Katherine Adame's murder. It contrasts two juries and questions the reliability of handwriting expert testimony and the jury system. The piece asks what critics will say now.
Local Marine Engineers' Association members express support for a wage or duty ruling while critics from P N and N and other managers question its scope. They note much work on coup steamers occurs during emergencies and worry about defining lines between emergencies and regular work. Managers Miller and Thorn dyke avoid discussing specifics, hoping for an easy settlement.
New Orleans reports the 22nd annual American Federation of Labor meeting opening in Odd Fellows hall. Delegates from across the United States and two British delegates will discuss eight hour laws antitrust issues, union recognition, anthracite coal strikes, and exclusion law reforms while planning allied labor actions in the South and nationwide.
A three act musical comedy titled Over the Fence plays the Grand tonight with praise for clean wholesome humor and musical numbers. Miss Florence Roberts presents Sapho at the Sentile theater tonight for the last time, followed by The A of Lady Areuls tomorrow, marking her first Seattle comedy appearance. Third Avenue Pennsylvania features a strong uptown production with comedy and human nature elements.
Four day sale offers Kimball La Bons Hobart M. Cable Pease Kerhoff and others at deep discounts. Upright pianos from 220 to 326 style pianos 342 to 460 grand pianos 342 to 460 organs 47 to 70 monthly payment options. All instruments guaranteed and shipped for distant buyers with one price to all.
Hermann the Great, famed for magic and illusions, will perform at the Grand tomorrow night and stay through the week. His feats include The Princess Mahameda and Voyage instantaneous, aided by Godlmane the musical duo. The Oriental circus at Bicycle park, Boren Ave and Mowell St, promises a novel spectacle.
Rev J Ge McPherson, pastor of the colored church in the city, files a complaint charging Dr Ort efiter of the Seattle Bee with theft. McPherson claims Griffin had no authority to name, sign, or indorse a $10 check that was cashed locally. Dancing classes and private lessons noted for Professor Wilson at Ranke Hal Meoey and Bee evenings.
In Washington D C the Catholic archbishops and leading clergy attend annual meetings of the University trustees and the archbishops. A rector and a successor to the late Archbishop Corrigan will be chosen. Thomas J Conaty is urged to remain as rector until a see becomes vacant. Debates focus on church independence from missionary status. Philippine questions are not expected to be raised, Governor Taft and Guidi are referenced as delegates to the Philippines.
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