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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1903
Page
8
Notices posted in Wilkes Barre report Delaware and Lackawanna colliery work halved until further notice as coal barons meet to curb production and push prices back up. The move risks winter suffering. officials cite scarce workers, crowding fears, and market pressures.
A jagged collection of items from New York to Tacoma references prophetic claims, romance in Dubuque, a deaf mendicant in Tacoma turning to drink, and a Roanoke shooting mishap. Rumors, satire, and scattered anecdotes sketch a fractured, tabloid mood of the era.
Finnish workers enraged by lack of funds from the defunct Lake Superior Company attacked the Canadian side office. Militia from the US side dispersed the crowd after police failed to quell the riot. Saloons and hotels were closed and renewed trouble feared. The company claimed funds would be raised if work resumed within two days.
Special to The Star Fernie British Columbia miners at Morrissey face renewed friction with the Crows Newt Paste Coal Company. An inspector is to examine coal and timbering concerns while talks with United Mine Workers of America fail to progress. The company bars outsiders, and a possible strike hangs over Fernie and Michel camps as evening newspaper delivery issues prompt reader calls.
The postmaster general contracts Huntied Yukon Navigation Company to run mail service between White Horse and Dawson for four years starting after 1903 navigation. Three trips weekly when possible, one trip when roads fail. Winter excludes most mail except letters postal cards and newspapers to individuals or libraries. Authorities warned against non mailable items.
The Beattie Electric Company introduces a rule restricting front platform occupancy on various car types. The new limit aims to reduce accidents caused by crowding and delays in motor men’s responses. In the same issue Napolean Kindred faces a lunacy commission tomorrow at 10 o clock in Superior Judge Tallman’s court. Judge Tallman also disincorporated the Puget Bound Marine Supply Company.
Frederick Warde and Louie James opened a fortnight engagement at the Grand with Alexander the Great. James as the mellowed warrior and Warde as Perdiccas drew steady applause while supporting players Hackett Wedeworth and Margeret Bourne enhanced the cast. The review praises staging, laughs, and the lively audience reaction though notes some melodramatic elements and uneven first act. The piece A Friend of the Family is billed as a strong contrast and Down Mobile is praised for its staging and the lead couple Wolfe and Finawent.
A fragment notes that attractions are far above the average in price and appeal, describing popular priced shows as highly attractive and well above typical value.
Dugdale standings tighten as IAIl Tome and his infant arrive. three Dunchgreasers from that city join the lineup for a week of warm games. The infant’s presence sparks talk of a second place finish and a chance at the purse as winter months approach. Jack Hickey, now a proud father, will pitch with Carney officiating for the visitors.
No pantongere will sail on the steam er Parelion for a Southeast Alaska run on Wednesday with a cargo of powder cyasoline and other goods. The Roanoke completed its last season voyage with 10008 tons of freight and several passengers. Salem arrived from San Pedro in ballast and moved to Moran's drydock for overhaul. Jaber Howes arrived yesterday with a timber cargo. Puske, under Capt Seeley, sailed from Dale and W with cargo bound for unknown destination.
The Arrow Navigation Company's steamer Arrow was shipped to Heffernan Engine Works Saturday for repairs to its machinery. The company refused to pay the high bill, and the vessel is expected to depart on the Hremer ten run tomorrow at noon once repairs conclude.
Joseph Willam Lathrop and Gertrude Moore both of Port Townsend are noted as of legal age. Charles W. Anderson, 69, and Lissie M. Kineant, 4, of Beattie are listed with Otto Anderson, TH, and eo McDonough, 1% both of ard.
The notice claims Crane's Employment Agency on West Main Street represents many local firms and offers extensive employment help. It credits Mr. Crane with assisting numerous workers in Seattle and notes the Rutter barber shop operating day and night with Ed Shrewsbury as manager.
Richard Wood sues Beattie Electric for 25000 dollars claiming he was injured when knocked down by a car at Western Avenue and Pike Street. In another suit, Larson seeks 20000 dollars after a collision on the Seattle Tacoma Interurban line near Milton station on December 7. Larson contends he signed a settlement under opiate influence.
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