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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
8
Report describes Seattle Electric Company workers asked to sign a declaration claiming satisfaction with pay and conditions and opposing unionization. Many signed under protest or fear of dismissal. one worker cited family need as reason. Company uses secrecy and intimidation through inspectors to enforce signing.
Anton Orsted was found on the streets early by Patrolman Peterson and taken to the Wayside hospital. He is in a weakened condition and the cause remains unknown.
A chamber of commerce committee and City Attorney De Bruler framed an ordinance to standardize hack and vehicle rates. The chamber met yesterday and the ordinance was approved unanimously.
Accompanied by his aide Takehasi president of the Yokohama Specie Bank and vice president of the Bank of Japan arrives aboard the Kaga Maru to arrange for floating several Japanese bonds in the host country.
General M C Corbin denounces army officers who gave newspaper interviews claiming official facilities were used to embellish private establishments in Manila. He has asked the War Department to identify those who spoke out and will seek redress through official channels if an injustice is found.
Two orders issued by Judge Hanford of the federal court direct the disbursement of funds belonging to John J. Moffat and Goel ski and wife. Both cases name Judge J. P. Hoyt as referee in bankruptcy to handle the distribution.
All Second avenue cars and many First avenue cars loop the loop at the King street depot. Seattle Electric company shows the new plan works as cars run from Second to Fourth on Jackson, north to Main, then west on Main or First avenue, completing the loop.
Nearly 200 photographers from the northwest attend the annual Photographers Association Pacific Northwest convention in Spokane. The three day event features a large exhibit of photographic equipment, plates, films, and chemicals, with displays from leading manufacturers.
On September 16 Northern Pavifiony will sell round trip tickets to the Eastern Terminal at very low rates with a coal return limit November 1. The best month to travel is advised. For rates and routes inquire at the NP City Ticket Office corner Lat Ave and Yesler Way.
Panama September. Chief Engineer Stevens dismissed P. J. Downey superintendent of patrolling and F. C building superintendent and C. Luck masonry superintendent, all as shakeups loom with October 1. He orders a strict inventory and denies any purchase without accounting.
The Japanese government announced Port Dalny is opened to world commerce from September 1 with equal privileges to all nations. The move may affect sailing schedules of steamers from Seattle to Vladivostok as routes adapt to the new opening.
H. Graves, president of the White Pass & Yukon Bowie, leaves Seattle for Chicago after two months examining the lines he seeks to develop in the north.
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