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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1903

Page

8

Law dispute over gambling enforcement with Sheriff and Prosecutor

A tense morning meeting among Sheriff Corcoran, Deputy Scott, Prosecuting Attorney Beattie, and County Commissioners Baker and Smith ends with an agreement to cooperate against gambling. Corcoran asserts strict limits on collecting fines from slot machines while offering deputies to assist Beattie under set felony provisions and a plan to close public gambling operations.

Corcoran Altagney'e Cornoran Scott Benlth Beott Hoott Huey Hobn Cercoranth Aly Agate Seattle W. T. Beatt Oby Presentd Office Miie Law

Governor poised to order troops to Telluride mine district

Oct 18 Pralidy reports plan to deploy troops to the Telluride mining district to protect nonunion workers during potential mine operations. Mine owners pledge to repay the troops if the governor issues the order and guarantees pay.

phEnven Cole Gev. Pralidy Telluride

Wages Raised After Union Talks at Oorth-The Pacific

The Pacific raised wages for all workers to a monthly rate after agree- ments with union members and individual masons in the tier-mountal regime. Three months into organization, workers pursued a percent increase and most signed the pact except two.

Galt Lake Oorth Pacific

John Kroeger Seeks $50,000 for Injuries in Street Collision

A civil action against an electric company seeks $50,000 for injuries from being crushed between a car and a wall on Pine Street. The case was tried previously before the jury and the jury disagreed. The incident occurred April 1, 1900.

John Kroeger Fe Eiectrr Pine Street Opring

Man Crushed on Barn Car Step Leaves Kroeger Disabled

A man named Kroeger was crushed when a mortar car toppled from a barn step trapping him between the wall and a car step. He was crippled for life. The defense argues Kroeger should not have boarded before departure. plaintiffs’ lawyers Benson and Mall contend neighborhood workers routinely used the barn to access the car, making it a customary practice.

Kroeger Benson & Mall

Storms Hammer Alaskan Coast Vessels Reach Safe Harbors

Storms lash the Alaskan coast as vessels from Nome to Skagway report heavy seas. The Valencia battles gales from Nome, Cottage City meets southeast swell in Queen Charlotte Sound, Manta Ana steers through Kayak Island winds, City of Topeka faces one of the fiercest gusts Captain O'Fhirien ever saw, and Dolphin rides rough waters just south of Ketebikeh with varying escapes.

Valencia Nome Queen Charlotte Sound Topeka Capt O'firien Fair Ebare Skagway

Mer man Krahn Wins $25,000 in Personal Injury Case

A Superior Court jury ruled in favor of Merman Krahn in the suit against the Stetnon Post Mil Company for 25,000 dollars. The decision caps a dispute over damages from injuries alleged in the incident at the Nome trade.

Corcoran Revokes Deputy Sheriff Commission

A Star report recalls Corcoran’s exchange about revoking J G Callaghan’s deputy sheriff commission. He initially voiced action then deferred to Sheriff Cudthee, later sending a telegram granting full authority to act upon the matter upon the sheriff’s return.

Cuditee J. G

Republicans at War in Salt Lake City Municipal Convention

Republican municipal convention in Salt Lake City centers on a Mormon versus Gentile clash. Bitter rhetoric surrounds alleged Kearns machine activity buying proxies to gain control of the city council amid sensational accusations.

Halt Lakes Utah Salt Lake Kearnes Machine Otty Council

Army and Navy to clash in Philadelphia game

West Point and Annapolis officials schedule a football clash to be played in Philadelphia between the Army and Navy teams this November.

Washington, D. C West Point Annapolis Indelphia Army Navy

Autos Arrive in Pittsburg Endurance Event

The White automobile Webb Jay led as the first endurance entrant to reach Allegheny City with Columbia close behind The Atearne collided with a wagon but is proceeding under its own power In New York the court revealed dummy directors at United States Shipbuilding Company one share each and lacking awareness of affairs Mrs Addie Pierce was granted a divorce from Asa Pierce by Superior Judge Tallman on cruelty and nonsupport

Pitteburg Oct Webb Jay Allegheny City Columbia New York United States Shipbuilding Company Seward Addie Pierce Asa Pierce Tallman Ollas

Strike Rages Among Tacoma Builders Amid Council Upheaval

Special to The Star reports a general strike in Tacoma as five hundred union members walk out. The Building Trades Council orders action after disputes with contractors over council reorganization and working delegate authority.

The Star Tacoma Building Trades Council

Several Big Contract Jobs Planned This Week

Local reports note several large contracts are expected to be issued this week. officials outlined project scopes and timelines though details remain unclear. Contractors stress readiness for rapid mobilization as preparatory work continues.

General strike escalates after counter demand sparks action

The report notes a counter demand triggering a general strike order today as tensions rise. It cites no specific groups or dates, but highlights a sequence where a demand leads to a broader labor action.

Two Men Held After Coroners Verdict In Death At Sea

The coroner's jury found that Grisdale died at the hands of Alonso Dougies and Arthur after a quarrel ended in a fight aboard a vessel near West Patch on Phinney Creek. Grisdale, 32, was overpowered and allegedly thrown overboard. his body was recovered nearby. The two men were arrested and will be shipped to Bainbridge for parental arrangements.

Iriedale West Patch Phinney Creek Hom Alonso Dougies Arthur Yeaterday Grisdale Giane Griedai Hainbridge

Fierce Fighting in Vienna and Ambush Near Monastir

Reported clashes in the Perletert mountains of Madefonia between 460 insurgents and a large Turkish force leave 40 dead. In Prague the Narodni paper says Saratoff and two Macedonian leaders were ambushed and killed near Pusa Monastir with their gear recovered. baratoff was expected to arrive at Pusa on Tuesday.

Vienna Perletert Mountains Madefonia Sarateff Narodnl Saratoff Puea Monastir Baratoff Pusa

Platt Fooled Them as He Weds Sunday Secretly

A large New York crowd expected Senator Thomas C. Platt to wed on Monday at Marble Collegiate Church but learned he had married privately last Sunday. Only family and Mrs. Janeway attended the ceremony performed by Dr David J. Barret, keeping the event secret.

New York Kodak Lillian T. Janeways Holland Hones Thomas C. Platt Plat Marbie Collegiate Church Benedict David J. Barret Imediate Sen

Postponed Maneuvers Delay First Day at Camp

A chilly rain and high winds postpone the first day of maneuvers. The artillery camp is nearly cut off from the rest of the camp as waterlogged terrain complicates detrainment. The Texans arrived today and Gen Bates is expected tomorrow.

Gen. Bates

Tyner Witness Testifies in Miller Joline Portal Fraud Case

James N Tyner's former aunt perhaps Chrithancy testified as first government witness in the Miller Joline portal fraud case in Cincinnati. He claimed writing letters to Hyan. The government has built a strong case against Miller and Johnen as stenographers read interview notes.

Cincinatts James N. Tyner Chri Thancy Miller-Joline Hyan Miller Johnen

Sausage Makers Threaten Strike Over Wage Increase

Chicago unions representing 11 000 members press for a 26 cent daily raise by 6 pm while Packers offer 20 cents. The wage dispute pits the stockyard sausage makers against management as tensions rise.

Chicago Stockyarda Soco Union Sausege Makere Pecking Trades Council Sausage Makera

National Civic Federation Holds Chicago Labor Meeting

The third annual National Civic Federation meeting opened in Chicago to discuss the labor situation. Waterman led the Chicago group while prominent figures like Cleveland Mitchell and Gompere were praised. attendees and expected arrivals included Underwood, Judean, Francis, and Manmahar among others.

Chicago National Civic Federation Steinway Waterman Cleveland Mitchell Gompere Samuel Gempere Pealdent Underwood Erie Railroad Judean National Mar Association Francis Missouri Manmahar

Labour Leaders Invite Prominent Figures to Ontario Convention

John Mitchell Hanna and William Mc Kensie head the Ontario labor department while national labor and railway representatives are invited. A prominent group has accepted invitations for a three day convention lasting three days.

Santa Ana Arrives with Valdez Passengers and Freight

The Alaska liner Santa Ana reaches port with 123 passengers from the Valdez mining district and 36 tons of copper ore along with 168 cases of maimon and 28 tons of furs. Dr. Frederick Cook and party of four return from Mt. McKinley ascent. Other crew include George Hinkley and officials from the Kenai cannery and FP&P Co.

Alaska Santa Ana Thrir Valdez Kramaer Chatham Yakutat Frederick Cook BR. Bhainwald Columbia University Robert Dunn W. P. Miller Seattle Fred Prentice Mt. McKinley Seldovia John Alaska Pacific Express Company G. Hinkley Alaska Central Railway Resurrection Bay Powar Benant Dawson Homer P. Ritter Run C. W. Gompert Kenal N. Co Elp Shackelford Aloaska

Dowie and Host Visit the Falls

Dowie and host visit Niagara Falls with trains arriving early morning. Dowie arrived at 10 o'clock after the first train reached the site, and guests breakfasted aboard the trains. Inline notices mention Latona event and a Florence Marvin contact. ad text references Arquette guitar for sale, with an address.

Niagara Falla Falle

Indian ollas tell tale of hunted and hunter

In the Colorado desert hundreds settled after a canal irrigation project revived barren land. Indian ollas lie scattered across the plain, revealing a history of desert survival under pressure from foes who raided tribes for wealth. The relics preserve a story of pursuit, hiding caches, and eventual extinction of those peoples.

Colorado Desert

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