Labor leaders challenge Shaffer to appear before committee
A mailed letter from Samuel of the American Federation and leaders of the United Mine Workers to President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association demands his appearance before a committee. It lists 18 labor leaders, sets a three day deadline, and says the steel strike controversy has sparked labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yn. C
Shaffer
Association of Iran
Samuel
American Federation
United Mine of America
American Fedene Labor
Shat
Amalgamated
Assa
Trust
New York
Labor Cirgencudes
Men killed in explosion at Reeex and Hudson gas plant
Six men died and about a dozen were missing after a blast at the Reeex and Hudson gas plant caused by an oil vapor explosion. Rescue crews reported several men trapped and others unaccounted for in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sept. M
Reeex
Hudson
British American League set to visit Victoria and arrange steamship plans
The British American League met at the chamber of commerce and agreed to travel to Victoria next Tuesday and Wednesday to greet the Duke and Duchess. An additional meeting will be held tomorrow at the Dexter Horton bank office to arrange with steamship lines for transporting a large party to Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British American League
Chamber of Commerce
Veria
Tuesay
C. PF
Dexter Horton Bank
Victoria
Oregon Passengers Seek Damages Over Steamship Trip
Oregon passengers clash with the steamship company over injuries and lack of accommodations on the Nome to San Francisco voyage. John Gellivan says a meeting will be held this evening as new developments emerge. the company offered passes to San Francisco but few accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Steamship Company
Nome
John Gellivan
Passeng Committee
San Francisco
Exponent Journal Debuts in Seattle Charitable Work Scene
The first issue of The Exponent, a Seattle journal on charitable and philanthropic work, has appeared. It is edited by Rev. Clarence Thwing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Exponent
Iiof Charitable and Philan
Seattle
Clarence Thwing
Issaquah to Open Union High School in District Plan
Vaughn and Issaquah school districts announce a new union high school to be housed in the new Issaquah school building. The project integrates district resources and aims to serve local students with expanded facilities and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AA Union
Issaquah
Vaughn
Police Court Fines For Dumping In Bay And Related Incidents
Police court dealt with a string of minor offenses. Gunderson Barton Lawson and John Yelich were fined for dumping fir into the bay. Louis Jorge was fined for leaving his horse untied. A suspect on Third avenue was arrested by Officer Wilkes, and W H Fritz was detained by Officer Mayon, believed insane. Barta Harrison received ten days for disorderly conduct. Frank Hughes, a Negro porter, was labeled disorderly by Officer Hubbard. A man reported a $115 robbery at a tenderloin conert hall, now thought to be wine spending. Harry Morgan, arrested in Roslyn, faces action before Justice Cann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FA. Gunderson
Barton Lawson
John Yelich
George
W. J. Allen
Conert
Local arrests follow alleged Cosmpolitan heist linked to Robbery suspect
A string of late night arrests ties T Quigley to larceny from the person on Washington street with a $20 gold piece recovered and refunded. BR. P. Cox and Nela Peterson are also detained by local officers in a related robbery investigation at a Daw-nal saloon where $40 stolen from Jack Johnson was recovered. Peterson is suspected of aiding the robbery by depositing the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Quigley
Oficers Burkman
Ryan
Quigley
Washington Street
BR. P. Cox
Hubbard and
Philbrick
Nela Peterson
Unland
Jack Johnson
Peterson
Lodging House Robbery Aids Hunt For Thief
Two newcomers from the north, Jack Johnson and Pete Wall, were robbed of $40 after renting a room in a lodging house above the Dawson saloon on Washington Street. They reported the loss at police headquarters and a detective is assigned to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Pete Wall
North
Dawson Saloon
Washington Street
Homeseekers Rates Extended by Western Railroads
Western railroads will keep homeseekers excursion rates through October November and December. The round trip costs 8 62 from St Paul and 43.00 from Chicago. Agents anticipate strong farm travel in the next three months as this period suits farmers better than summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Railroads
St. Paul
Chicago
Seattle Advertising Lacks Presence in Philippines Says Manila Buyer
J. W. McIntyre, Manila businessman, notes Seattle ads are poorly represented in the Philippines while San Francisco material dominates local literature. He plans to return with Seattle advertising literature to boost exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McIntyre
Manila
City
Seatthe
Philippines
San Francisco
Seattle
Stolen Watch Arrest In Black Chapel District
A small-hunched woman named Cora Sherman living in the Black Chapel district was arrested early today for petit larceny after dealing a watch from G. Yarmicucha a Japanese man. She faces charges in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Sherman
Blackchapel
G. Yarmicucha
Mass of Filth on Railroad Avenue Warrants Repair
A Seattle waterfront complaint details Railroad Avenue as a mud flooded roadway from Pike to King with pools two to four inches deep and debris from junk shops. Water runoff and garbage foul the area harming visitors and steamer access. calls for planking drainage and sewering to improve the scene and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Street
King
Yesterway
Main Street
Fifth
Hallroad Avenue
Seattle
Water Front
Railroad Companios
San Francisco mine managers visit city and plan rail tour
P. B. Cornwall Bh. B. Symington F. G. Drum and W. H. Hall of San Francisco, connected with Black Diamond coal mines, arrived yesterday and stayed at the Butler hotel. They will tour the Columbia and Puget Sound railway they own and visit the coal mines before returning south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Cornwall
Bh. B. Symington
F. G. Drum
W. H. Hall
San Francisco
Black Diamond
City
Butler Hotel
Columbia & Puget Sound Railway
So Glever An Oddball Satire On Gender Logic
A witty old-tyme quip mocks how men flatter themselves about knowing women and how women resist, noting that men praise initiative while women value logic. It ends with a cautious claim that neither gender fully possesses the traits it seeks.
Jarrow Wood Resists Insects in Australia
The jarrow wood growing in Australia is noted as nearly the only species known to lumbermen that effectively revives and protects against insect depredations. No insect will touch it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrow
Australia
Islander Disaster Testimony Highlights Captain's Possible Drunkenness
Testimony in the Islander wreck inquiry cites Dr. A W Phillipa of Seattle saying he, his wife, and daughter perished when lifeboats failed to launch. W G Preston of Seattle notes the captain appeared drunk as he departed Skagway, while Mace Green of Tacoma confirms alcohol consumption and lack of boat launch control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Preston
Seattle
Skagway
Mace Green
Tacoma
Two Ships for Skagway Sail Tonight In Alaska
Two Lynn Canal steamers, the Al-Ki under Capt Nicholson and the Dolphin under Capt Hunter, plan evening departures for Skagway with altered schedules to reach Seymour Narrows in daylight. The Al-Ki carries railroad iron machinery general merchandise and 15 passengers. The Dolphin sails to Juneau and Skagway with perishables and glass fixtures, while the Deilphin carried 17 passengers bound for the Interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Canal
Nicholson
Dolphin
Hunter
Juneau
Seagway
Beattie
New School Building Erected in Vashon District
A new school building was erected in the Vashon district at a cost of 890 dollars, raised almost entirely by private subscription, making the structure effectively a gift to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vashon
Toothless Renegade Inks His Trade With Anarchy
New York dispatch describes John Most, famed anarchist publisher, as a drinker who hawks slander for five cents per copy and lectures for pay. His Brooklyn saloon office serves as writing desk as he dispenses rumors, tears up letters, and avoids leaving incriminating evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Heya
Hia
Tle
Mont Herpe
Anarchist Ideology and Radical Economy Proposals
The text critiques an anarchist figure noting erratic economic ideas and calls for drastic actions. It condemns his stance on killing monarchs and a nationwide general strike, urging Americans to stockpile provisions and halt industry on a chosen day. It also mentions his supporters and the rising revenue from his writings and brandy purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senda
Herr Moet
Mortality Notes from Local Funeral Notices
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from the city record mourners and services. Thomas J McCurk held at Sacred Heart church after a wake at 1219 Aloha Street. Other entries list the deaths of a newborn, Eleie May Costigan, William Stoker, Woodward Bowen, Dagmar Barber, and residence and funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. McCurk
Hie
Aloha Street
Bacred Heart Church
Collina-Sherman. Foley Co
Fred B. Costigan
Pearth Avenue
William Stoker
Bonney & Stewart's
Lake View Cemetery
Woodward FR. Bowen
East Dennyway
Dagmar Barber
Madison Street
Seattle Beats Portland in Muddy Rain-Shortened Game
Seattle won the baseball game against Portland yesterday afternoon as play was completed all innings in heavy mud before rain forced the call. Harmon pitched for Seattle and Engel for Portland as the score stood at 2 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Seattle
Harmon
Engel
Rtland
Public Works Grants Poles and Asphalt Permits
The board of public works approved a shed for Seattle Electric Co. at Broadway and James Street and a permit to lay asphalt on James Street between Ninth and Minor avenues with four hours of no-traffic after laying. Beattie Cataract Co. gets poles to connect its power house on Seventh Avenue and Beattie Electric Co. may loop tracks in Fremont to reduce collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Semion
Seattle Electric Co
Ite
Broadway
James Street
The
Electric Co
Tte
Ninth
Minor Avenues
Beattie Cataract Co
Seventh Avenue
Bouth Heattle
Beattie Electric Co
Fremont
Local Names List With Ages From Beattie Seattle Mount Vernon
A scanned item lists several individuals with ages and hometowns. Names include Wm F P Murphy four Beattie Geo B R Cave forty four, ara M Keffer twenty eight Beattie Marcus James Johnson Carrie Sophronia Matson Seattle. Fred H Baxter and Grave Garlinger Seattle. Winfield Riggsteed Seattle Mattie Morrell twenty eight Mount Vernon. Algie J Brown four Rhoda L Broed twenty one Beattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. FP. Murphy
Seared M
Tantey
Byatthe
Geo. BR. Cave
Ara M. Keffer
Beattie
Marcus James Johnson
Carrie Sophronia Matson
Seattle
Fred H. Baxter
Grave Garlinger
Winfield
Riggsteed
Mattie E. Morrell
County bids awarded on bridge and repair contracts
The county commissioners opened bids and awarded improvements on Ward Harrin to David Gibbon for 640 dollars, replanking Derby bridges to J. J. Smith at 10.75 per 1000 feet, and rem timbering York bridge to Jno. Harten at 10.50 per 1000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Harrin
David Gibbon
Derby
J. J. Smith
York
Jno. Harten
Ballard Items Report Court Witness and Ship Movements
Ballard notes include Marscal Hunt returning from Sidney after testifying in a case involving two youths charged with larceny. Two lumber schooners at Burton mills bound for California and Australia. Eight sailing vessels under construction at Ballard for Globe Navigation Co. Royal Arch Masons of Ballard to meet at J. W. Peters office in Ballard City Hall to organize a new chapter at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marscal Hunt
Ballard
Sidney
Burton Mills
California
Australia
Globe Navigation Co
Royal Arch Masone of
J. W. Petera
Royal Arch
Eight Injured As Train Collision Hits Fairfield Yard
Fairfield Washington, Sept. reported eight passengers injured in a wreck yesterday when passenger train No. 4 collided with a freight switch engine entering the main track in the yards. Injured include William Edwards Dolly Junction Katherine Brewer W B Elliott H D Nye Stephen D Harron Mrs C Wallace Mrs W Farrar. The engineer tried to stop but impact caused multiple injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Wash
William Edwards
Dolly Junction
Wis
Katherine Brewer
Spokane
W. B Elliott
H. D. Nye
Medview
Stephen DL. Harron
Okanogan
Wael
D. G. Davia
Wallace
St. Paul
Farrar
Mica
Waverly
Trusted Friend Too Implicitly Trusted at Seaman's Saloon
Wallerson a Seaman's saloon bartender overindulged and left his post. A friend unknown to officials stood in as bartender while he drank. The stand in reportedly closed the till and fled with 88 dollars after robbing the cash box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallerson
Seaman's
Police
Beattle title lot transfer recorded at 20 dollars
A deed from D A Robinson to F D Black transfers part of lot 17 block 348 Beattle title fats with a consideration of 20 dollars noted today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Robinson
F. D. Black
Bam Cheeeritch Loses Two Checks at Denter Horton Bank
Bam Cheeeritch reported to police that two checks totaling 1909 were lost at the Denter Horton bank and payment was stopped at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam Cheeeritch
Denter Horton Bank
Paresco Found Guilty of Assault With Intent Murder
In Judge Emory's court a jury convicted Joseph Paresco of assault with intent to murder after he shot Laulee Dubeine in the Tenderloin. Dubeine survived the attack. Edward W. Ross was convicted of embezzlement from JF Adama and sentenced to five months in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Paresco
Emory
Paresco
Laulee Dubeine
Edward W. Ross
JF. Adama
Divorce suit cites alimony and missing spouse
Katie Schaeffer sued Michael Schaeffer for divorce and obtained a court order directing temporary alimony. He sought time to sell land and travel country, but Michael later disappeared and a bench warrant was returned with a sheriff’s notice that he cannot be found in Washington state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Schaeffer
Michael Schaeffer
Michael
Atete
Washington
Foster seeks to strike and restore papers in McClure case
Howard K E Foster files a motion to strike from the docket the late filed petition by Henry F McClure in the Foster divorce. The motion contends McClure is not a party to the action and since the papers are removed there is no longer a lawsuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard KE. Foster
Foster
Henry F. McClure
McClure
Petersons sue for divorce in two pleas
Adolph Peterson sues Amanda Peterson for divorce on grounds of desertion. Anna F P Snyder seeks a divorce from Wilbert Snyder alleging cruelty that makes cohabitation impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Peterson
Amanda Peterson
Anna FP. Snyder
Wilbert Bnyder
Salt Lake City Mining Stock Dispute Reaches Court
Frederick C. Smith sues Jeremiah Schenck over a Utah 1896 contract to recover 82865 after a stock deal with 4000 shares of Dalton & Lath Mining Co. in Salt Lake City bought for 2000 with a one year repurchase at 2500. Question arises if any dividends were paid during the year and whether Smith can recover the due amount after repeated extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick C. Smith
Jeremiah Schenck
Utah
Bsehenck
Smith
S Tock
Dalton & Lath Mining Co
Salt Lake City
Immigrant Arrests Reported by Chinese Inspector Fischer
Chinese Inspector Fischer ordered five Chinamen arrested for illegal entry. V. S. Commissioner Kiefer ordered two deportations while two faced later trials and one awaited tomorrow. The Penguin arrived that night with 26000 pounds of halibut, as the Lief BE and Yukon undergo overhaul. The Penguin is set to depart for Alaska soon, with others to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer
Kiefer
Lief BE
Yukon
Alaska
Court Decrees Child Custody and Asset Division
The child remains in the father’s care with schooling funded by him and allowed visits for the mother. Assets are distributed: $1000 to the plaintiff, $100 to the defendant, and $200 to each attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meney
Bank Ia
Wilmerding Loewe Co Sues for Two Accounts and Garnishment
The Wilmerding Loewe Co a California corporation sues Miners Trading Co and EK 1D Wiggine for 1692 19 balance on goods and a promissory note for 1054 The plaintiff also files an affidavit and bond for garnishment alleging Puget Bound National Bank has funds due defendants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmerding Loewe Co
California
Miners’ Trading Co
Puget Bound National Bank
Robert Kovacs Committed to Asylum by Judge Tallman
Robert Kovacs, recently noted for a jump from the Humboldt, was committed to the asylum by Judge Tallman this morning. He suffers from personal crisis tendencies but is considered harmless to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kovacs
Humboldt
Tallman
Paroled inmate Bat causes disturbance. sheriff returns to jail
W H Bat out of the insane asylum on parole was picked up by police after causing trouble. Sheriff Cudihee started for Btellacoom with Bat and two others, but the train ran late and he brought the prisoners back to the jail. Ent objected to entering and raised war whoops then calmed to hymn singing inside. County commissioners heard the case of 18 month old John W P Burke left with Mrs Doyle in the city. parents now in Alaska and not supporting or communicating. Mary L Knowland filed for divorce from John L Knowland on cruelty with no children or property involved. In the damage suit N F P Wallin v L Smith for toes of an arm in the Pacific block elevator, judge granted motion for a new trial after plaintiff testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bat
Insane Asylum
Cudihee
Bat
Ing
John W. P Burke
Thomas Doyle
Alaska
N. F P. Wallin
L. ©. Smith
Hell
Northern Pacific Travel Guide Schedule Fragments
A fragmented travelers guide lists Northern Pacific routes to Seattle Los Angeles and points along the Tacoma line with arrival times from 12 pm to 1 am and notes trains to Great Northern and Columbian Puget Sound routes. The text mentions departures from Bem and Vernon with implied timetables and connections.
Minnie Heycock Seeks Divorced on Cruel Treatment
Minnie Heycock filed an amended complaint for divorce from Rees Heycock alleging cruel treatment. The defendant admitted all allegations, Judge Bell granted the divorce, and the decree states both parties shall keep the peace and abide by terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Heycock
Rees Heycock
Bell
New Placer Strikes Reported on Yukon by Crow Crew
Special to the Star from Dawson notes two new placer strikes on the American side. Crow and the Louise crew report a creek about a mile from its confluence below Eagle City with a lone miner averaging $20 daily. A claim was secured above the rocker. Washington creek claim yields nuggets from two to ten dollars. A man and woman have lived there for a year, sole occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Crow
Louise
Andreafeki
Eagle City
Yukon
Washington Creek
July Creek
Maritime Movement Reports and Vessel Updates
The Excelsior under Captain Humphreys sails for Valdes and Cook Inlet with 16 passengers and 4 steerage. It carries 50,000 feet of lumber for Validea and 250 tons of general freight for way points. The Roanoke heads Monday on its final Nome round trip under NAT&T contract. passenger bookings are sold out. Dawson wires that river steamer Will H. Isom is moving up river at half speed with over 2000 tons cargo, the largest on record. State of Washington shifts to Moran’s for a 10 day shaft instal and repairs. Czarina, Captain Seaman, clears San Francisco for carrier powder and general merch over 10,600 pounds plus 1,000 tons. Oregon, Captain Beely, to drydock for a new rudder and post with expected repairs to finish in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Humphreyas
Valdes
Cook Inlet
Validea
Dawson
Will H. Isom
State of Washington
Moran's
Czarina
Seaman
San Francisco
Steamers Hit By Repairs And Delays In Pacific Run
The steamer Henator arrived at Neah Bay at 10 this morning and is due at 6 this evening. Tampico left Duamish head after noon with stern bearings badly worn and patched for one Honolulu trip. Meteor likely to replace on Hawaiian run while Tampico needs overhaul. Lighthouse tender Columbine back from Admiralty head with supplies and coal loaded for another voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henator
Patter Oon
Neah Bay
Jeneen
Wilkelly
Duwamish Head
Honolulu
Columbine
Admiralty Head
Weather forecast for tonight and Friday showers
Tonight showers and Friday expect clearing skies with likely fair conditions. Fresh south winds shift to lighter breezes as the period progresses.
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Union High School
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W. H. Fritz
Mayon
Barta Harrison
Frank Hughes
W. ©. Hubbard
Harry Morgan
Roslyn
Morgea
Alex Myers
Yeeler Way
Railroad Avenue
Cynica
Herr John Most
Anarchists
John Most
Crolgoes
Ira
Lie Weekly
Joan Most
John Moat
John
Mast
Freiheit
Moat
United States
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Clube
WED
Ballard Rews
Llohee
Mary L. Knowland
John L. Knowland
Travelers’ Railway Guide
Northern Pacific
Attantic Deere
Paul
Om Artive
Pete ant-Leere
Mt Lowe
Karner Gos
Ant
Arie
Aed
Lasvet Amm
Eewe
Heohersish
Setre Woolley
Fieprees Leeegua
Vernon Teers
Columbie
Puget Sound
Colemus
Poet Sound
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Peofic
Geannon
Boston Grocery
Second Avenue
Prunes
Shannon
First Avenue
First Ave
Howard
Mutual Life
Ofce
Cal
Heycock
Remington Typewriters
Ee. c Niles
General Dealer
Cherry Street
Marine News
Roanoke
Beeley
Quartermaster Drydock
Mnitely
Sen Tefraectio
Heussy
Pike
Buster
W. S. Mayfield
Tel
Main
Kirk
Piotel Butler
Adams
Adam
Atock
Adams Grocery CO
Second Ave
Pike and Union
Joseph Lister
North West
GM Gat
Mainie
Pike St
Grand Ridge
Kole
Isbaquah Coal CO
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
Guion
Eo Tv
Ieetay. de Oor Insurance Lives Agents
Frank
Galen
Tee Kveew
Albert Hansen
Northwest
de Cockram
Cockram’s
Falls City, Wash
J. F. Cockram
R. L. King
DR. Cockranm
Hotel Victoria
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