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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1902

Page

3

Butchers Walk Out Over Frye Bruhn Meat Strike Quiets Pike Street Markets

At 6 this morning over 25 meat cutters quit their jobs and refused Frye Bruhn meat, leaving Pike Street markets light stocked. Union president Dunseth said workers will not return until retailers submit a settlement offer. Drivers joined in sympathy, while union plans to enforce an exclusive union shop rule with higher wages and shorter hours. About 26 of 168 city shops sold Bruhn meat today.

Frye- Bruhn Pike Street Frye-Bruha Dunseth Meat Cutters’ Union Rank Fryehaan San Francisco

Quay Signals Coal Operators on Strike Action

New York Sept 3. Quay linked demand for a settlement of the anthracite strike with a suggestion that a special session of the Pennsylvania legislature may be convened if no agreement is reached. Fears of Democratic defeat for governor if the strike prolongs to the election appear to drive the senator’s tough stance.

New York Quay Penn Sylvania

Eruptions Threaten Interior Areas in Mont Pelee Blast

Cable from Fort Bossé reports Mont Pelee eruptions intensifying with wider destruction. Morne Rouge Ajoupa Houitton Morne Bornden and villages Baini Capot Bellevue wiped out on August 30 31. More than a thousand victims found. death toll expected to rise.

Paria Noe Neer Schofield Fort Bosse Mont Pelee Ee Vaneniemess Morne Rouge Ajoupa Houiiton Morne Bornden Baini Capot Bellevue

Alaska anger erupts over flag issues and government Misconduct

Former revenue official Ivey accuses U S authorities in Alaska of heavy taxation and neglect while Canada builds roads. Dr Mitchell backs charges and claims proof. Chamber of Commerce plans indignation meeting and possible White House appeal. Incident reports include seizure of land, blocked camping, and a Nome crippled man pushed from government property.

U. 8 Revenue Ivey Chamber OF Commerce Alaska United States Revenue Iveyegan L. A. Mitchell I” Btates St. Ainland Ivry Mitchell Roosevelt Congress Chamber

Democratic primary winds and vague outcomes

Light voting marked last night’s county primaries with apathy. Sheriff Cudihee likely faces no opposition for renomination while Fred W. Pike could be the county clerk nominee after a backroom deal. Judge Emory’s renomination faces rivals 8 Ju and G. A. Rochester, potentially forcing withdrawal. Fourth ward seat draws more interest as George W. Piper and William Hickman Moore loom with party opposition.

Sheriff Cudihee Fred W. Pike Cudihee Pike Fourth Ward Uecket George WU Piper Willam Hickman Moore Moore

Death of Lee Hoye Aboard Schooner Guy C Gomes

Lee Hoye a Chinese faherman died at sea aboard the schooner Guy C Gomes as it neared port from Alaska this morning. He was about 60 and had suffered from consumption, the likely cause of death. A post mortem examination will be made. the body lies at Butterworth's.

Lee Hoye Guy C. Gomes Alaska Butterworth’s

Fire chiefs to attend New York convention trip approved

Fire Chief Cook and Water Superintendent Younge received council approval to attend the International Convention of Fire Chiefs and Engineering in New York next week. The ordinance covers their travel expenses as they visit major eastern cities to inspect fire and water systems.

Cook Younge Therm International Convention of Fire Chiefs Enngineerin New York Bee Y Theetty Council Hey

Hobnobs With Cook and a Malamute’s Mischief

A Klondike era malamute named Grayling at J W Morrison’s prize dog show home becomes a local spectacle, preferring time with a Japanese hash foundry cook over his $40,000 Pioneer Place ticket emporium. Morrison threatens to kill and taxidermy the dog if it cannot reform, while the dog’s loyalty and pride are tested amid public fondness and controversy. In other local legal notes, Frank Furry faces contempt of court for unpaid alimony and will spend a night in county jail, and O F Finch stands accused of assault in Justice Cann’s court for offenses dating to August 26.

Pioneer Place James WL More Grayling Morrison's Morrison Klondike Hut Grayling Cid Bob Morrigan Gray Frank Furry Eta Ark Tallman Jaiil

Georgetown Girl in Serious Condition After Street Car Crash

Katherine Hand, age 12, injured in a Georgetown street car accident Sunday night, is reported in serious condition at Providence Hospital today.

Katherine Hand Georgetown Providence Hospital

Cherry Tree Dispute Heads to Jury Verdict

Mrs. Schwendener sues Vladmire Alexandorf claiming he stole a cherry tree from her garden on February 27. She seeks 50 dollars as remuneration for the tree. Judge Emory oversees the trial as jury deliberates today.

Martha Schwendener Vladmire Alexandorf Emory

Pickpocket Steals Gold Watch at City Depot

Police notes report James Masterson was robbed of a valuable gold watch while buying a ticket at the depot office. The theft prompted police notification. Separately, Fimner Crandall, labeled a teameter, was arrested by Policemen Wilson and Hubbard on suspicion of trunk theft last night.

James Masterson Masterson Fimner Crandall Teameter Wilson and Hubbard

Disappearance of Anna Rattle Reported in South Prairie

The disappearance of Anna Rattle from South Prairie on August 24 is being investigated by local police. She left with her four year old son to visit friends in Tacoma and has not been heard from since.

Anna Rattle South Prairie Tacoma

Missing railroad man Frank Starr last seen in Seattle

Frank Starr a 22 year old railroad worker has been missing since August 25 after arriving in Seattle that evening with 90 dollars in his possession. He has not been located since.

Frank Starr Seattle

Riots in Agram Hungary Inspire Siege Conditions

The anti-Servian movement in Agram Hungary unleashed a night of terror with constant shooting from windows. A house was set ablaze as police and rioters suffered heavy, including many fatal, injuries. Penaante and students loot and barricade streets, and troops were overwhelmed in street battles.

Vienna Agram Hungary Penaante

Alaskan Boundary Expedition Seeks Old Post

A June 27 expedition from Allin, directed by American J H De Blondeau, with two Indians, aims to locate and photograph a small stone building and boundary post 65 miles north of Rainy River to mark the old Alaska boundary. De Blondeau allegedly offered $5000 to the Indians to disclose the post’s location.

Victoria B. C Allin Rainy River J. H. de Blondeau Wells Porcupine Country

Strike report from Washington proposes nine hours for six months

The commissioner of the Welware Port outlines the anthracite crisis cause as lack of mutual confidence between operators and miners. He proposes a temporary nine hour workday for six months and a joint conciliation committee of operators and union representatives with binding decisions to resolve the dispute.

Washington, D. Went

Fort Wright Bombarded by Composite Fleets at Fort Trumbull

At sunrise Fort Wright faced a heavy bombardment as ships from Indiana Kearsearge Alabama and Massachusetts attacked Fort Wright and nearby targets. Fort Mitchie crippled Indiana and Kearsearge while Fisher's Hill signals were destroyed. Windows in New London shattered as ships moved eastward in columns. In New Bedford Fort Rodman was shelled by four ships in fog, identities unclear, then withdrew after an hour of firing.

Fort Trumbull Conn Kearsarge Alabama Indiana Massachusetts Fort Wright Kearsearge Fort Mitchie Ble Army Fisher's Hill R Island New London New Bedford Masc Fort Rodman

Roosevelt Car Accident Tragedy In Brockbridge

Motorman Madden and Conductor Kelly were arrested after a grade hill collision involving the Roosevelt party. Craig’s mangled body was recovered beneath the car as Roosevelt, visiting Dr. Lung in the third carriage, spoke to mournful onlookers at Brockbridge.

LENOX Madden Kelly Carmen Roosevelt Lung Craig Pratt Brockbridge

Strikers Rally as Rumor of Settlement Spreads

Tamaqua Sept 3 Rumor that the strike would not settle strengthened the strikers ranks with fewer men seeking work. There was no violence and little attention paid to workers going to their jobs.

Tamaqua

Matthews Aims for Free Public Auditorium in Seattle

Dr. M. A. Matthews of First Presbyterian urges a free public auditorium in Seattle. He reports growing assurances of success for a 2600 to 3000 seat building owned by a large member joint stock company. A young men’s club is planned for the basement.

M. A. Matthews First Presbyterian Church Seattle

No Bids For Courthouse Lighting Sunnyd Up

No bids have been received for lighting the courthouse despite a call on Aug 15. Seattle Electric Co. has supplied light at 150 dollars per month but shows no willingness to renew the contract and no arrangements have been made yet. Steamship Farallon arrived from Lynn canal at 9:30 p.m. with 68 passengers and a cargo of 430 tons of concentrates 8000 cases of salmon from Medlakatta and 2000 from Quadra nt, mostly for PLP Co.

Seattle Electric Co Farallon Lynn Canal Medlakatta Quadrant

Ballard Fremont line opens with cars on new extension

Cars were put on the new extension of the Ballard and Fremont line today. They run up Second Avenue to Railroad Avenue in Ballard.

Ballard and Fremont Second Avenue Railroad Avenue Ballard

Pleads Not Guilty in Robbery Charge

M Huntton was arraigned in the superior court this morning on a robbery charge and entered a plea of not guilty. The hearing proceeded with the arraignment.

M. Huntton

Renton Hill Improvement Club Secures New Clubhouse Permit

The Renton Hill Improvement Club filed for a building permit yesterday evening for a new clubhouse on eighteenth avenue near Madison street. The project is budgeted at about $1000. Separately, 144 fallen women were booked last night, bringing $740 into the city treasury.

Renton Hill Improvement Club Eighteenth Avenue Madison Street

Man accused of stealing dresses dazzles jury in court

Delphine Gayteir, mender with a suite in the Pare House, testifies in State v Jensen. Dresses shown as exhibits, claimed stolen from her room. The defendant, a yerpene boy, says he found the grip containing the gowns while drunk and had no intent to steal. Attorney Dick Warner questions the witness, provoking tears.

Griffin Delphine Gayteir Parte House W. J. Jensen Dick Warner

Explosion at New York oil works kills a dozen

A terrible explosion rocked an oil works in Williamsburg this evening. It is reported that a dozen men were killed and many more injured. Fire marshals and paramedics rushed to the scene as investigators began tracing the cause of the blast.

New York Marie Carelli Thelma Agate Ofl Williamsburg

Democratic convention reaffirms platform and Johnson boost

In Bandbury Ohio on September 3 the Democratic state convention endorsed the Kansas City platform and lauded Bryan. It backed Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland, praising tax reform ideas and signaling a Johnson led push for his presidential bid. Johnson allies hold a strong state committee majority and will guide the fall campaign.

Bandubry Ohio Democratic Tate Kansas

California Democrats Convene Nominating and Platform Actions

Sacramento Sept. 3 The morning session of the Democratic state convention read committee reports and prepared nominations for congress. The platform calls for public water ownership for irrigation, tax reforms including franchises, an eight hour day, and support for the Isthmian canal. It endorses currency parity with the Kansas City platform and favors Filipino liberty equal to territories and Chinese exclusion. Nominations by acclamation followed for congress: Thomas Ford Nevada City First district, T Abell Napa Second, Gaston Ashe San Benito Sixth, W E Smythe San Diego Eighth.

Sacramento Kansas City Congress Thomas &. Ford Nevada City T. Abell Napa Gaston Ashe San Benito W. E. Smythe San Diego

Hunts the grafters hunts the grafters

The report notes a narrow escape of President Roosevelt which unsettled markets, curbing speculation. From New York dateline Sept 3 and San Francisco Sept 4, wheat prices show Chicago trades at 1138 and 113 percent, reflecting volatile commodity moves.

New York Roosevelt San Francisco

Seattle Electric seeks West Seattle line franchise

City council last night heard an application from the Seattle Electric Company for a franchise to lay tracks on Holgate street from First Avenue south to Railroad Avenue then west on a trestle to the bay center. Attorney Danworth said granting the franchise would enable rapid work with a hoped for West Seattle car service by the 1903 summer season. The company plans its own traffic and the franchise will be publicized after approval.

Seattle Electric Company West Seattle Electric Company Holgate Street First Avenue Railroad Avenue Bay Danworth

Geary Withdraws From Governor Contest In Favor Of Coleman

Sacramento dispatch Sept 3 Geary withdraws from the gubernatorial race casting support to Jan V Coleman of San Francisco. Indications point to Lane as likely nominee with Coleman gaining backing in the shakeup.

Sacramento Geary Jan. V. Coleman San Francisco Lane

Fishermen on a Strike At Morhigak Declares End

The Morhigak strike involved 81 fishermen and 8 Chinese cannery workers aboard the Guy C. Goss. It began June 25 and lasted six days, ending with the sale price for red salmon at two cents and dog salmon at one cent, plus a one cent boost due to limited numbers. The men deny J B Rawlins instigated them, saying he acted only as legal advisor. They blame management incompetence and fish scarcity for the pack’s emptiness. Also listed are several marriage licenses for Clarence Gooch and Nellie West, A B Williams and Elizabeth Marshall, Edwin Stoughton and Ellen Wilbur.

Morhigak Guy C. Goss D. Gilman J. B. Rawlins

Complimentary Dance By Home Camp Team

An invitation announces a complimentary dance hosted by the Home Camp Team at No. 286 W. 0. W. Ranke Hall on Thursday evening September 4. Attendees may obtain an invitation at the door.

Ranke Hall

Hamburg owner denies libel in collision suit

M Jebaon of Hamburg owner of the steamship Biba tells admiralty court that the U S K liner Kaga Maru forced the collision in fog near Smith Cove docks. He denies the charge that Biba steered off course and claims the Kaga was traveling at twice the speed alleged, seeking 25000 dollars in damages.

M. Jebaon Hamburg Germany Biba Annawers Iibel Nipe pon-Yueen Kabushiki Kaisha Admirality Fiba Hmith Cove Jebaen

Indians Come To Town For Hop Picking Season

A large group of Indians migrates early to the city signaling the start of hop picking. Siwash bands camp at the foot of Washington Street with 26 Victoria Siwashes bound for Puyallup by train. Port Madison residents observe Tracy and Johnson heading to hop fields for work over public display.

Uptown Washington Street Victoria Puyallup Siwash Ways Port Madison Nelle Tracy Johnson India

W O W Excursion To Olympia Carnival

Grand W O W offers an excursion to Olympia Carnival on Saturday September 6. Multnomah will depart Galbraith dock at 1 p m with a round trip fare of 1.00. Trip features include a tripe.

Sat Multnomah Galbraith Dock Galebraith Dock

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