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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
4
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a 10 percent wage increase for 165,000 employees earning less than $200 a month, affecting $12 million yearly. Officials frame the move as recognizing labor’s right to fair profit amid rising living costs and national prosperity, with wider influence on the industry.
A feisty column rails against Count Boni de Caustellaine, condemning his behavior toward his American wife and mocking his French nobility. The writer invokes Jay Gould era resentment, portrays Boni as a prancing parasite, and fantasizes a boxing ring confrontation with Texas Mamie, noting a weight under 115 pounds and a bizarre wager involving flatirons.
A jumble of witty quips and snippets appears urging readers to send brief yarns to Josh Wise at The Star. Includes comic vignettes, misheard phrases, and playful poems as part of a community humor page.
Negotiations advance toward a four steamship line by the C P R linking Victoria and Seattle across the year. The Victoria board of trade pressed the Dominion government after the Alaska Steamship agreement expired, opening a possible all Canadian mail service. Bir Shaughnessy of the CPR reportedly offered terms pending acceptance and a one month notice to the Americans. The Alaska line now operates the Indianapolis route and satisfies Victoria residents, who favor a Canadian option.
The second deserter in three days, G. Jeon a 23 year old Italian shoemaker from Fort Lawton, was arrested that night by Officer Donlan and taken back to the today.
The advertisement from G. HL. Frown Plumbing Co at 221 Piist lists contact numbers for estimates on heating work, urging customers to obtain quotes before signing contracts.
Rev W J J Roos of the Pirot Method intechurch opens a five sermon series for young men. Schedule includes topics Shadowed someone on your track Dead Broke What Am I Worth Disappointed No Time to Be Howardic and a final address, with the Indiana Association meeting at the Alaska Building Alaskan Club Room.
Ed White the tailor invites customers to have fall suits made to superior quality with exclusive patterns and greater individuality than ready to wear. Visit 208 Collins Building to see the craftsman who “knows how.”
Jim Langhorn arrives in Wolf Oklahoma seeking backing for a new restaurant. He wins attention from Buck Langhorn and pursues Mrs Clargan at the Central House while keeping his eye on a quick marriage to secure business for the hotel. Rich uncle Buck plots a counter move offering money for a joint venture. Langhorn reveals plans to marry Mrs Clargan and bring his trade to the Central House.
The notice promotes the Shasta route via the Southern Pacific with two daily trains. It highlights excellent service fast time and scenic views. Reservations and tickets available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Avenue Seattle Washington. B Biles Gear agent.
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