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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1904
Page
3
Letter writer fights for recognition of working girls struggles amid harassment. A store basement shift sees two managers kiss and flirt, then another man pays and leers. The piece recounts a busy morning of insults and unwanted attention faced by Edith and Nellie and others on the job.
Admiral Bridges leads the London Board of Trade inquiry into the North Sea disaster blamed on the shooting up of the fishing fleet. The investigation examines the incident and potential naval responsibility.
Edith and Nellie face constant insults from managers during a long day at the store while 100 young women remain after hours. Evening crowds light up the basement as escorts help two exhausted workers reach home safely, leaving 75 cents earned for a full day of toil and suffering.
J B Shrewsbury, owner of the Butler hotel barber shop, denies union claims he sought talks for a settlement. He says he will run the shop under the present plan using union or non union workers and has made no overtures to striking union men. Union officers say they will not agree to hires if the shop remains an open shop.
Councilman C H Burnett arrived home after a seven week trip visiting New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Rhode Island Connecticut southern states and the St Louis exposition. He reports improved health and plans to rejoin the finance committee to finalize next year tax levy. Accompanied by his father. Cheyenne Capital Location Vote Fails to Secure Majority Officials say the state capital question will be delayed with Cheyenne remaining the temporary capital.
Otis Loveland was executed by electric chair for killing an elderly farmer near Alton on June 11 last year. The first shock failed to kill. during the final jolt flames and smoke issued from his head and right leg at contact, and the death chamber had a burning odor.
New York reports reveal connections between Standard Oil interests and the suit against Thomas W. Lawson author of Frenzied Finance. A separate Massachusetts case for 3500000 against H H Rogers looms, with Rogers seeking Lawson under oath.
Congressman Crumpacker of Indiana will introduce a bill in the coming session to reduce southern representation in the house due to disenfranchisement of negro voters. J Warren Keifer of Springfield Ohio will lead the effort, noting the fall election returns in Williams Mississippi district showed a total vote under 1500.
Mrs Adolph Lewishon wore a $28 000 sable coat at the New York opera in a report noting the era s most expensive garment. A leading tradesman said he was negotiating a $31 000 coat and that buyers balk at prices below $27 000 though they must spend at least $21 000 for the desired piece excluding workmanship.
In Vienna on November 25 the lower house erupted in disturbances as the president halted proceedings after a heated clash with socialist democrats defending their stance. The adjournment came amid the wildest excitement and bitter discussion.
James Wallace, charged with stealing stocks valued at $20,000 from Edward M. Breitung of Marquette Michigan, was arrested in Liverpool yesterday. Breitung, a prominent Marquette banker, noted that Wallace had served as his confidential secretary until his departure in October. Wallace allegedly left a note explaining a medical delay for a few days.
Breitung opened an inquiry and discovered stocks valued at about $30,000 were missing. The audit traced discrepancies to mismatched records and oversight gaps, prompting further inquiry and corrective action.
Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted a Thanksgiving social in Eagles hall at Seventh avenue and Pine street drawing about 1,500 attendees. An elaborate program followed the dinner served to guests.
United States will receive bids for repairing the United States cable ship Burnside after it ran aground in Seymour Narrows Alaska. The vessel now at Tacoma will be towed to Puget Sound Drydock at Quartermaster's Harbor for examination by prospective contractors. Time is a key contract factor with a $100 daily demurrage charge if not completed by the bidder’s date. Lord Curzon, viceroy of India, departed for his post in London.
Five Italians whose names are unknown perished in a blaze at the Noble grain warehouse in North Bend Lancaster county last night. About fifty workers were in the building when a gasoline can ignited from a laborer’s spark and an explosion followed, trapping and burning five men who could not escape.
Mrs Leila May Crotty died from drinking carbolic acid mistaken for beer. Her husband James L Crotty, a city attorney, witnessed the events and summoned help. Dr Walter Everly failed to save her after two hours of effort. The coroner's acting officer was informed, and Crotty believes the poison was taken accidentally during a moment of distress.
Antonio Latello, described as beetle browed and ferocious looking, confessed after police stormed his home that he abducted the wife of contractor Antonio Carrancini for six days last July and extorted a ransom. The woman identified him. her husband and an accomplice face blackmail charges. Latello boasted of Black Hand membership and was found with a revolver, two stilettos, cartridges, a dirk, and gas-pipe sections. He is charged as a chief.
Local proprietors cite Dick Sutton as the 10 cent theater magnate behind Seattle's influx of performers. They deny a 10 cent theatrical trust exists here and blame market conditions, Sutton, and rival circuits Mose Goldsmith and Ed Lang for oversupply and shifting contracts. The Arcade theater closure is also cited as a factor drawing postwar performers to the city.
The Western Central Labor Union unanimously endorsed W. Harmon Wednesday night for the state labor commissioner post. Harmon has long been active in the union and Republican politics, and supporters believe he can win the appointment, though some think the governor may choose a candidate from another city.
Acting Police Judge Simon heard Campbell recount his woes after a protracted spree. After work in logging camps, he came to Seattle to disperse his wealth and spent 64 dollars in two days at Billy the Saloon, then drew police attention. He signed as an ordinary hobo and wore Civility is Cheap. A Rainier view of local ads follows with shop notices.
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