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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
1
The grand jury concludes a detailed report critiquing city governance including lax oversight, city council actions on water contracts, and enforcement failures. It urges resignations of the mayor and police chief, condemns licensing and vice conditions, and notes subsequent juror dismissal and an informal banquet after adjournment.
In a Congress saloon incident Capt Harry Smith intervened and removed revolver shells. Union men claim unprovoked shooting while the other man says he acted in self defense after being assailed. Ditto admits entering by mistake and says he fired only when forced to protect himself.
Bh. Br. Miller known in Seattle was arrested by City Detectives at Becond Avenue and Madison Street on a larceny by embezzlement charge. He is wanted in Spokane and telegraphed notice led to his capture. Miller allegedly converted $200 from Equitable Life Assurance to personal use while employed, then left the company for Seattle.
S L Shuffieton faced fraud indictment for securing a franchise as F P Padden and Steve A Meek were charged with embezzlement. All appeared before Judge Hells. Shuffieton released on own recognizance while Padden and Meek posted bonds of unknown sums.
M J Kitmeline, shot by CC OC Ditto, remains in serious condition this afternoon. Dr Coen, in charge, reports the patient suffering a high fever and fragile state of health following the incident.
The majority report urges Mayor and Chief of Police to set a moral example and persuade council to act. It condemns the Beattie Electric Company for fraud and high valuations, attacks the Cedar River water deal, and cites coercion by Councilman James. Reforms target saloons, public parks, gambling, liquor licenses, and police enforcement.
Rear Admiral Schley and his party departed for the East this morning. The trip follows the program for the admiral's entertainment as announced in The Star yesterday and was to be fully carried out.
The rods holding the trusses of the Duwamis River bridge are weakened impairing traffic. Over 60 cars have used the Howth Beattie line since the strike began. An attempt to damage the bridge was discovered late yesterday. The bridge is being repaired.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steamer operated by H and Co and tied to the Pacific Alaska Coal Company. The vessel is said to run from Herreden Bay to Port Moiled across the Alaska peninsula this summer, carrying material for a near shore project.
Over the past month the police arrested 617 people while February’s total, shortened by three days, yielded zero. Police court fines have declined as arrests have dropped since the town’s closure, with nightly decreases clearly visible.
April 1 reports show a surge of arrivals with about 1300 immigrants landing by noon and 84 000 landed this March. Advance figures predict nearly 86 960 more to arrive this week amid a shift in Irish immigration.
Assistant Grandmaster Lee of the Brotherhood of Trainmen predicts Judge Adame decision will yield an amicable settlement and end the Waebesh strike. George Gould to arrive and assume President Ramacey's conference role. Mitchell praises the decision as a major victory for labor and union rights in court.
Samuel Hill travels east to Harvard University for the quarterly board meeting and plans to attend the annual National Convention in April. An enthusiastic advocate for road improvement, he will press for better roads as he visits the city.
A notice reports the death of Gregory Ellsworth at his family residence in Yester en Elleworth district. The boy, aged 11, is said to have won the Colonel BD. C. Ellsworth title. funeral arrangements are set for 2 PM tomorrow at the undertaker’s.
Special to The Star reports the Fruit Growers' association formed in Ellensburg Washington to ship all kinds of fruit vegetables and farm products and secure better fees J P Piven named president and Art Pease secretary.
In Harrisburg the president arrives with Dr. Rixey and John Burroughs. A large crowd at the station urged a speech, but he postponed major remarks and spoke briefly on individual citizenship before continuing tomorrow.
Police officers Ryan and McClurg arrested Fred Meyers early this morning on four counts of stealing money from John Rameey. The victim is held at the city jail as a witness in the case.
The Beattie Electric strike ends with an agreement to arbitrate seniority between old and new employees. A three-man arbitration board will be chosen after union leaders meet in Bagies hall, with hearings likely within five days. The settlement includes wage protections, a $4000 fund for displaced workers, and a 20 day effective period. James B. Meikle praised for guiding negotiations.
Secretary Rust Suve of the Western Central Labor Union summarizes the strike outcomes. The Seattle Electric Company grants a written agreement allowing union membership, reinstatement of former employees, arbitration on new hires, and continued pay for displaced workers pending arbitration. A verbal pledge, witnessed by the business men’s committee, bans union members from being assigned duties with Tacoma returnees. The union demonstrates organized strength and earns business community respect.
In Beattie streets Chas Settling and wife faced a municipal court case after a disturbance. Beth Settling denied drunkenness despite an arresting officer's statement. Mrs Settling sought money. Judge ordered each to pay a $10 fine to the city.
Scott Calhoun has accepted the position of grade tax attorney for the city. A contract in accordance with the ordinance passed by the city council has been signed.
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