Tragedy at Centennial mill elevator top fatality and injuries
A 66 foot fall at Spokane Centennial mill elevator top killed contractor foreman Geo Gerrick and injured Oscar Wil Hams and Otto Buhier. They tested the riveted sheet platform when clamps failed, sending all to the ground. Police investigate child labor ties as labor disputes blanket the city with strike activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Centennial Mill
Geo. Gerrick
Oscar Wil Hams
Otto Buhier
Anderton Ren
Seattle
Sacredet Hospital
Poreman Gerrick
Whlane
Hack Drivers Union Planned Amid Seattle Strike
A preliminary meeting on Western Avenue endorses organizing hack drivers into the Hack Drivers' Association tied to the International Team Drivers Association. State organizers expect quick, strong growth as tensions with Seattle transfer companies continue. one firm reportedly opposes the plan while others rely on mixed freight and passenger work.
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Seattle
Team Drivers’ Union
Hack Drivers’ Association
International
Team Drivers Sasectation
Team Drivers Association
Organized
Hack Drivers Seksiee
Belo
Western Avenue
Tumane
Clark
James W. Maguire
Masuke
Boycott Removed After Federal Injunction Against Packers
Chicago reports mention federal action at Rochester and Pacific coast points. Packers faced prosecutions and injunctions prohibiting pooling or price fixing. They refused to sell meat to retailers who signed the union scale, ending the boycott in several locations.
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Chicago
Rochester Unter
Pacific Coast
Rochester
Fugitives Guthrir and Iowa County Probe Indicts Officials
Acting for the Department of Justice, the States Attorney announced completion of an inquiry into funds in the recently opened Iowa county. The investigation led to indictments against three county commissioners and several prominent contractors and county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrir
Iowa Country
Looked Pad Ed Woman In San Francisco Inquest
In San Francisco Mrs Bowers and Mrs Button faced an inquest into the death of Martin Bowers. Their lawyers advised them not to testify. Dr Von Friedman testified he made eight visits but Mrs Bowers stopped further treatment due to cost. The doctor cited gastroenteritis and a positive test as pointing to the woman’s guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bowers
Button
Lo Teners
Martin Bowers
von Friedman
Marines Guard Constantinople Amid War Tension
Washington reports Russia and Austria landed a small detachment to guard the Constantinople area. Paris notes France plans to keep the French Navy ready to move to Turkish waters, with Britain Russia and Italy in accord for potential joint action if crisis escalates.
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Washington, D. C
Leishman
Russia
Austria
Constantinople
Paris
Sept
France
Neat
Key
Great Britain
Italy
Avatrian
Turkish warning to legations amid threats in Istanbul
Washington dispatch reports the sultan warned foreign legations that Turkey can shield exterior buildings but cannot guarantee safety against fanatic intruders. Diplomats added guards, while Milan reports Macedonian committee slated the sultan for assassination prompting court precautions.
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Washington, Rept
State Department
Minteter
Turkey
Letahman
Milan
Constant
Abdul
Last Days to Save on Bankrupt Stock Event
The window to close out this bankrupt stock sale is nearly closed with no extension. Take advantage of the final days to save on discounted items before the opportunity ends.
Kingsbury Hat Line Opens Market With High Grades
The Kingsbury line debuts with a $3.00 hat and a premium $21.00 hat, showcased at the opening Saturday September 5. W. B. Hutchinson Co. displays at the corner Beond and Union.
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Kingsbury
W. B. Hutchinson Co
Union
Caledonian Club Picnic at Pleasant Beach
The Caledonian club offers a picnic at Pleasant Beach on September 7 1903. Wagner’s orchestra provides music and boats depart from Pier 2 hourly after 9 a.m.
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Caledonian Club
Pleasant Beach
Wagners Orchestra
Pier 2
Academy of the City Nemies Girls School Reopens
A first close boarding and day school for girls run by the Holy Names of Jonas and Mary will reopen Tuesday September 1. Instruction covers English branches art music and modern languages with sewing and needlework taught free of charge. Parents urged to send children on opening day.
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Fiagers of the Holy Names of
Jonas and
Mary
Digestive Health Promise from Dr Gunn Liver Pills
Advertises Dr Gunn Improved Liver Pills as cure for stomach based illnesses and digestive disorders. Claims 90 percent of diseases originate in the stomach and promises free samples by sending name and address to Dr Rosanko Co in Philadelphia or The Quaker Drug Co in Beattie.
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Clackburn
Maguire
Ernest Maguire
Khim
Star
Etrikere
Seattle Transfer Company
Recke
Beattle Transfer Company
Seattle Transfer CO
Montana Stables
Pony Stables
Harold Macc Ht
Anrayp
Piot, Deceit
Treach
Europe
Oklahoma
Vienna
Odessa
Adrianople
Stetianic
Tavenik
Sofia
L Drankeff
Pacific Coast Clothing CO
Pacific Coast Company
West
Norfolk
Largest Clothiers
New York
Broadway
First Avenue
Marion Street
Northwest
Christy Knife Co
Marquette
Ranefer Co
Ehrlich, Harrison CO. Inn
Railroad Ave
Connecticut Stone Diock
Moran Bros
Sunset Main
Independent
Rainier Fuel Co
Boord
Harvey 4& Sons
Lana
M. Bhaw & CO
Colman Dock
Columbia Street
Times Building
Wanda
Second Ave
Third Avenue
Union Street
John Ritchie
George Baker
Gates Open Land
Academy of the City
Nemies
Seventh Avenue
Jackson Street
Seattle, Wash
State of
Washington
SSS
Sipes
Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Boston
M. Milne
M. Thi
Paine Lees
Guareantee
Eas Teen College
Pier Masonic Fe
Raundays
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