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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1904
Page
8
A bitter feud at the Bismarck bar escalates into a finish fight with proprietor Hiam Jensen insisting on resolution. Police report ongoing tensions as witnesses describe a heated confrontation and unresolved dispute.
A Western Central Labor union committee failed to negotiate with Jensen and returned to report the talks as unsuccessful. The Musicians' union plans no immediate involvement while the Western Central boycotts Bismarck and Rothskeller. The Rainier club dispute ends with workers resuming tasks as new unions align with United Steel and Structural Workers.
Burglars entered the Green Broas department store at 2623 Firet Avenue this morning and took more than $200 in dry goods and cigars after battering down a rear basement door. Patrolman Melvin and Special Patrolman Hulverson of Bancroft's agency investigated, finding goods scattered across the floor.
Police deduce two or more suspects covertly moved a large haul of cigars using a bogey. Most of the inventory was stolen, suggesting a vehicle was required to transport the goods.
Roland Wurster, 15, disappeared from his Ballard home Wednesday afternoon. His parents reported the case to Seattle police today as a close watch is kept. He worked for Western Union Telegraph Co and had just drawn his wages. wore the messenger uniform when last seen.
Secretary Metcalf acting for the immigration bureau sustained Commissioner Dunn's order at St Louis to deport the Geisha girls. The group had planned a U S tour with their manager after the fair's end.
John Condotti was acquitted by a superior court jury of assault with intent to do bodily injury after allegedly shooting at Marshal Case during a coal miners strike. Evidence showed threats from strikers and that the shot was fired without intent to harm Case.
The daughter of Anson Phelps Stokes married Robert Hunter, a prominent university settlement worker. They moved with their baby from their country home Noreton to a modest two story brick at 88 Grove Street in the Minetta Lane district, once the citys red light hub. The union drew a societal furor due to the vast wealth gap.
Let son Halllet once promoter of White Swan Mining in Oregon admitted guilt in a federal court fraud case by using the mails. Other items note a Portland ruling that Western Union Telegraph is not a common carrier and a World’s Fair farewell for the Liberty Bell in St Louis. Col. Breckenridge in Lexington suffered a heart attack and remains critical.
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