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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1907
Page
5
An 18th or 19th century ghosting piece argues that Japanese immigrants crowd Americans from homes and jobs in San Francisco, citing wage comparisons, hours worked, and housing strain. It outlines wages across trades and suggests locals fear loss of work and housing due to competition and influx.
At the irrigation convention in Sacramento Judge John B. Maker announced a resolution calling for the immediate repeal of all duties on timber. The tariff revision to protect the nation's forests becomes the convention's focus as forestry and preservation dominate discussions amid a dramatic vote rally.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold hearings on the Pacific coast this month. Hearings are set for Spokane on September 8 Seattle on September 13 Portland on September 14 San Francisco on September 19 and Los Angeles.
Washington dispatch says Admiral Evans left Hampton Roads aboard the battleship fleet for Cape Cod to take part in planned drills. The move signals ongoing naval readiness as the fleet proceeds to strategic Atlantic exercises.
Late yesterday the city experienced a tremor described as a noticeable earthquake. The quake moved from north to south and lasted about 15 seconds, prompting residents to seek safety and authorities to assess damage.
Cincinnati Traveling Men's association hosted a banquet for William Jen Ryan in Cincinnati with 500 guests attending last night.
The unit ed States cruiser squadron has arrived at Honolulu and will remain for two weeks, docking at the port to rest and resupply before continuing its voyage.
Grand Rapids report states the new ambassador to Japan has departed for Beattie and will sail from Seattle to Tokyo. The secretary of war Taft is mentioned in connection with the mission as part of the departure plan.
John A. Somers resigns as Port Townsend police chief effective May 1 after friction over new poll tax collection orders. Resignation accepted with no successor named.
Fragmented report from Pekin notes uncertainty over succession after a dowager empresario abdicates. Kwong Han is named as a potential heir but is reportedly not welcomed, amid political tension and rumors of leadership struggle.
In Port Townsend a Chinaman named Yeo Gen of Madiogk was killed by a blow from a rock during a quarrel with Joseph Reposa. A warrant was issued charging Reposa with first degree murder, but he has fled the area.
Vancouver reports Klondike output this year will not exceed 5 million dollars. Former Yukon governor W W Meinhes, a Guggenheim representative, conveys the estimate.
The Independent Transportation company sues the Katalla company in superior court for 25000 over a dispute between local agents and the Katalla company’s refusal to accept the steamer Vashon.
Prank Todd, a well known logger, was killed three days ago in Hoquiam. Authorities say little about the case and the investigation remains shrouded in mystery.
New York September 4. At the annual meeting in New York on October 1 stockholders will be asked to vote on four proposals. The key question is whether Great Northern shall acquire direct ownership, subject to existing liens, of all property of its subsidiary companies.
At the annual meeting the chamber voted William Jones as president and Captain Everett G. Grigge as vice president. William H. Dick was chosen treasurer, and von L. W. Pratt, current secretary who offered to resign, will be urged to stay on.
Nazhi Ram, an East India prince, is attending the normal school in Bellingham. He is listed among students and is part of ongoing educational activities at the institution.
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