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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1906
Page
3
A Seattle streetcar company faces accusations of deception in a wage boost bid tied to municipal ownership. Workers report a promised 2 to 3 cent raise failed. actual gain is 1 cent hourly, or 10 cents daily, sparking union activity and discontent amid higher living costs and low pay for street car trades.
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An estate company sought $1 900 in damages after filing a motion amid claims of abuse of discretion. The matter notes a first instance award of $2 508 to settle, with further actions by the respondent.
Public notice announces a sale opportunity with dates in November and a return limit. Call city railway corner for particulars and details about the P. Ry. and location.
The wedding of Ensign A F P Story and Captain Evelyn Jenkins occurred last night before a large audience at the congress opening at the First Presbyterian church. A. E. Griffith gave the welcome and Commissioner A Kilbey of Chicago responded. Tonight a grand reunion rally is planned at the local barracks.
Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Hammond who died in Tacoma were held in Seattle the morning. The body was brought by river steamer and interment made in Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs Hammond was five years old and had lived in Beattie and Tacoma many years. She leaves two sons J C Hammond of Seattle and Charles A Hammond of Tacoma.
Rev John Ovall pastor of the Fremont Swedish Methodist Epis copa church resigns and will deliver his farewell sermon next Sunday. He has accepted a post as lecturer with the Oregon Aptl-Saloom league.
Next Saturday elections will decide if Weattle Alki Point South Alki Youngstown and Oxbow join to form the city of West Seattle. Meetings are held nightly with Mayor Moore and City Engineer Thomson addressing residents tonight in South Alka. South Park also votes next Saturday as a meeting is held tonight in Lewis Hall.
Thousands of bottles of foreign wines and cordials and hundreds of gallons of cheaper beverages were sold yesterday in the United States appraisers stores. The auction, the biggest in the service history in New York, handled unclaimed goods to pay duty and storage charges.
Clifton H. M. Wilder editor of the Chronicle La Jara was struck on the head with a slingshot by Jayson Cochran La Jara postmaster. The blow fractured his skull and Wilder was left fatally injured. The incident followed political rhetoric as Wilder praised independent editorials. A warrant was sworn for Cochran’s arrest.
A 649 page volume titled with the motto Rights to All, Special Privileges to None critiques the republican form of government, highlights tariff statistics, and contains a strong personal note criticizing many executives in office. It notes the Democratic campaign faded after a campaign effort.
Victoria sealers protest to the imperial government alleging exclusion from the 60 mile zone while Japanese sealers are admitted and allowed to use firearms in sealing, unlike British seamen restricted to non‑firearm methods.
Mey Bak Hin, a prominent Portland merchant, has been appointed American consul for Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana by the Chinese imperial government. He is the fourth consul appointed to the United States with others in San Francisco New York and Boston.
East St. Louis October 1. The city council for the fourteenth time dismissed George Purdy from the office of chief of police and instructed Lieutenant Michael Dearle to assume charge. Purdy refuses to vacate his office as Mayor Silas Cook faces municipal government troubles.
The birthday of Butte baseball figure William Finnie was celebrated by Native Hone and Devehtere of Happy Hooligan at 1234 F Spruce st. Over 66 members attended. A midnight equat Gown handout offered sandwiches and pie with Joy's orchestra providing music.
Shoreline property owners file releases for potential damages from the Lake Washington canal project. While many submit, they do so with confidence. Releases are available at the Chamber of Commerce or from Captain Powell in the P. I. building.
A B A freight wreck on the Fort Worth and Denver railway at Lacrow Creek twenty miles northwest of Amarillo yesterday killed William Elliott of Channing Texas and Clark of Frederick Oklahoma. Two injured rail transients were hurt in the incident.
The text outlines a heated 1900s electon scene with Du Bois, Stockalager, Dowding, Moyer and Maywood, labor and federation backing, and GOP opposition. It notes a potential senate race outcome between Dubois backers and Herah backed by Republicans, plus religious and anti polygamy tensions shaping the governor and senate contests.
A Boise native warns Governor Gooding faces threats after a talk in Idaho politics. The speaker says the governor is a nervy proposition and suggests he is marked for assassination, with timing uncertain and risk rising over time.
Fragmentary report notes a tangled Idaho campaign tone mixing Mormonism and labor issues with Republican and Democratic names. It references whether United States Senator Fred Dubois will be renominated or elected in the coming fall contests.
The piece discusses Senator Fred Dubois and his formation of the American party to unite anti-Mormon and other factions. It notes political shifts, including reactions to labor actions and murder charges involving Western Federation of Miners leaders, and portrays Dubois as seeking to exploit religious tensions to stay in power amid fading silver politics.
In Roubaix France a boiler explosion at the Etienne spinning mill yesterday left five dead two fatally wounded two mortally injured and five seriously hurt.
The Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers holds a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce next Saturday evening. Henry Landes state geologist and University of Washington professor will read a paper titled The Geology of Washington.
The seventh annual fair began in Puyallup with excellent displays and a satisfactory crowd. Pony races are planned as a daily feature throughout the event.
The Stevens Relief Corps and friends will be entertained at the home of Mrs L Taylor 219 KB 66th at next Friday afternoon.
Residents are invited to visit Laurelhurst where scenery is described as rivaling Killarny with magnificent surroundings. The home community promises striking views and a scenic locale for potential buyers or visitors.
President Chas. M. Hayes of the Grand Trunk railway announced in Seattle that Prince Rupert on the Karen Inland, British Columbia, will be the line’s terminus instead of Port Simpson. The transcontinental route through Canada aims to start by 1911 and may attract Pacific coast business by buying rights or building branches into Seattle and Washington. The party, including Frank W. Moore and B M Kelliher, toured the city before departing for Tacoma and then Montreal.
Max Fletch and his bride completed a forty three day Arctic voyage studying wild animals. They arrived in New York enthusiastic, having captured many specimens for Fleishman’s Cincinnati museum.
The fore part of the week was generally cooler than normal with Sept 26 cool days and frosty mornings in eastern counties. The last three days stayed cool at night while Sept 29 and 30 saw warm afternoons raising the mean. September 26 was among the warmest days of the month with frequent showers in western counties and light showers in the east.
The Woodmen of the World chapters from Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho staged a large log rolling event and parade in Spokane on October 3. The gathering concluded with a banquet where several prominent guests attended and about two hundred candidates were initiated for membership.
The Office Coast Cement Co. has been awarded contracts to furnish 27 000 barrels of Portland cement for the Tieton and Bun Viyside irrigation projects in Washington. Work is to begin preparations for actual construction in the spring.
In San Francisco on October 2 a 18 year old girl, Stel en Umfrid, was killed at the Third and Mission corner when struck by a street car. It took an hour to lift the car and recover the body as crowds gathered and police restrained onlookers.
Salt Lake City council votes to investigate how Alexander and William McWhirter were robbed of $10,000 by fake police. One impersonator escorted William to police HQ and repaid $1,000 via Chief George Sheets, who asked for an inquiry.
Port Townsend reports a tax rate reduction of one percent from last year, even as total assessments show an increase of more than $606,000 in valuation.
The residence of Thomas Wren a railroad contractor in Spokane was burglarized last night and jewelry valued at about 2000 dollars was stolen.
Eugene Niles aged 16 was bound over to the superior court after accusations of firing at an . B. and N. passenger train. The arrest followed multiple reports of boys shooting at the train.
In Tacoma on October 3 the Olympia presbytery discussed establishing an assembly ground at Three Tree Point for Seattle and Tacoma churches. The plan was endorsed and will proceed when practical.
The Breunenberg murder shocks the state as Dubois and a new party gain traction. Gov. Gooding charges labor organizers with conspiracy to murder, while Democrats back Judge C. O. Stockslager seen as pro Moyers and Haywood. Campaign centers on law and order versus crime.
Federal Judge Hanford denies Jefferson County permission to file an amended answer in the Pauly Jail Building Manufacturing Co. suit seeking to compel payment of warrants held by the plaintiff.
Mrs Obert Raines in Vancouver says her husband Robert Fratese disappeared twelve years ago and was believed dead. A California letter confirms he is en route, and the widow reports a $2000 life insurance payment.
The Bush Temple Conservatory of Chicago awarded the only free scholarship in the West to 14 year old Carl Rudolph Presley. The Ladies' Musical Club of Chicago funded the $300 prize to the recipient.
Spokane reports Senator Samuel H. Piles, in an interview, ranks the irrigation law near the home stead act in importance. He intends to push the measure in Washington to improve conditions and benefit eastern Washington.
Word came last night of the death of M. J. Fraas a pioneer mile north of Spangle killed by a stray bullet presumed fired by a hunter. Mrs Fraas rushed to the woods hearing her husband’s shout and found him as he breathed his last.
A headend collision on the St. Louis Cairo line of the Illinois Central railroad near Murphysboro injures eleven people, with at least one reported fatally. Rescue and investigation launched as crews assist injured passengers.
New York Oct 3 Alexander Gilbert president of the Market & Fulton National Bank was elected president of the Clearing House Association yesterday to succeed Dumont Clarke president of the American National Bank.
Excursion rates to Buffalo New York via Northern Pacific on sale October 6 and 7 with a ten day going limit and a final return by November 1. Rate 84.50 dollars. Ticket office at Northern Pacific corner First Avenue and Yesler Way.
A city wide action by transfer companies and team owners hikes coal prices from 25 to 75 cents a ton and wood from 25 cents to 1 per cord. The broader impact adds 1 to 3 dollars monthly per family, with 25 000 Seattle households facing 0.5 million more in winter fuel costs. Coal firms cite higher mining costs and wages, while the teaming association fixes district based hauling charges.
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