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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
4
In Seattle strong words fly as Mayor Thomas J. Humes faces a superior court trial on a non-feasance indictment. If acquitted, gambling will surge again with open poker rooms and tenderloin venues set to reopen, while police raids loom over others.
Nighttime beer service in theaters shifts from exclusive back bar access to public back shelf display. Shops previously selling beer under labels Hep Tea and Klondike now adopt a single dance hall name as the temperance system takes hold.
The Bwedieh colony hosts a week long Meesiah musical festival drawing thousands from Kansas Nebraska Minnesota and other states. Lindaberg founded 1860 with Hethamy College. 500 in chorus with 60 voice chapel choir 40 male chorus 80 women chorus and an orchestra. Fort Miley military band to join a concert this year. The chorus wears black costumes and maidens in pink and white.
Helen Gould announces the reopening of Woody Crest in Lyndhurst near Tarrytown for the summer. About six inmates are to be taught by a corps of city teachers arranged by Miss Gould to provide manual training and care.
The Tacoma street car strike ends by a near unanimous union vote. Workers return to duty on terms that keep wages at former levels but rank beneath newer staff, with non recognition of the union and promises against discrimination. Seattle workers are sent home and a partial approval exists among local strikers.
On All Fools Day crowds mock the law while the city hall notes a lighthearted scene. Councilman Witt B H Parry deposits a dollar for a bicycle tag and the comptroller handles the dog tax. A humorous tone marks the day as residents play tricks and chase birthday-like mischief.
Louis W. Hill and a Great Northern party including View Presidents Purrington Hilabon and General Manager FP Ward arrived in the city at 2 PM for an inspection trip. Hill said the visit carries no special significance and the party will depart for Whatcom at midnight.
Open season for the payment of dog and bicycle taxes is announced. The notice indicates registration and fee requirements, urging residents to comply by the stated deadline. Officials emphasize enforcement and potential penalties for nonpayment.
Charter HM Baker, president, announces Beattie Cataract Co will invest 660000 in near term improvements to its power plant to supply citywide power and light. Winker says prices will be about 40 percent lower than Beattle Electric’s current rates once the plan is finished.
The monthly report from the building inspector notes a slight decrease in building activity in Seattle for the past month. Total costs for building and repairs reached $609,967 and permits were issued across two story frame, one and a half story, and one story frame structures, totaling $294,096, while only one brick building permit was granted.
High winds off Caperr and along the coast persist for 15 days, damaging vessels. The brig Tannera reached Port Mad with missing boom and rigging after a storm two days from Dungeness. Capt Hanson aboard the steamer Flain fer reports two ships and two four masted schooners unable to hold course off Cape Mlattery. The schooner Alice arrived at Port Townsend with main gaff lost in a gale last Sunday. San Francisco advices note Henator arriving 30 hours late from Heathe after heavy seas. Charles BE Moody reached Port Townsend from San Francisco, sighting a schooner believed Globe Navigation Co. William Nottingham en route to San Francisco with four topmasts lost.
Annie Lewis stands trial in the superior court for manslaughter in the death of her husband Mance PF Lewis on January 6. The defense seeks to show the pistol discharged accidentally after a violent quarrel. George Piggot, her brother, a co-defendant, had counts dismissed as prosecutors moved to drop weaker evidence.
The Interstate Commerce Commission began an investigation into railroad practices affecting charges and facilities for transporting cars from multiple Missouri River points. The scrutinized lines include Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, Chicago and Eastern, and others.
Chicago April 1 The new schedule at Pullman Car company works takes effect today. It yields that employees gain by peaceful means what they failed to achieve in the distant strike of ten years ago. Sixteen weeks of nine rework pay to each man employed the works. Nearly 60,000 men are affected and over 700,000 dollars added to the monthly payroll. One thousand extra men are hired to do the work performed in the first hour by the old force. Under the new system the men work 14 hours a week and have Saturday afternoons off.
In Nashville on April 1 documents in the suit of Taylor and Co. pressed for a temporary injunction. The case before the United States circuit court seeks to restrain Union Pacific stockholders from voting Southern Pacific stock to harm Southern Pacific.
Victim of a highway robbery on Twelfth Avenue South and Washington Street yelled murder to resist demands. The assailants fired a shot, grazing his ear, then fled toward Twelfth Avenue. Mr. Lurte shouted for help as masked men approached with a revolver and a knife. Police were alerted but descriptions are vague.
An informal gathering of business men at the chamber of commerce discussed yesterday's settlement between striking street car workers and Beattie Electric Company officials. Secretary Metkle called the meeting informal and self-initiated. Attendees included G. I. Holmes J. L. MacDow Chenety Samus Rewen Malllargeon FF L. McDermott W. D. Metarthy and J. B. Meikie.
Gus Brown and William Kennedy were arrested at the Moonlight House on King Street after a fight with a female occupant. Brown started the fracas and Kennedy joined in, prompting police to intervene. Brown sustained minor injuries during the scuffle.
Charley Shay arrived from Montana and after a night in a Cape Nome saloon near Second Avenue South and Washington Street says he was robbed after entering the bar. He kept his balance and believed no one touched him, but money disappeared from his pocket and a detective was assigned to the inquiry.
A postal facility was robbed of 1100 dollars this morning as two thieves inside and three outside distracted staff. The perpetrators escaped. no injuries reported.
Street cars and steamboats operate on schedule with no risk of collision. The combination provides a chance to view the battleship Wheconsin today. Moats leave Pier 2 at 6 9, 10, 11 4 pm and 1 16, 2 0, 6 and 6 15 pm.
It is not necessary to walk it says corner lot at Twelfth and Columbia Street in Newham. Streets are graded with sidewalks. Base to bargain offered in baby terms if desired.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a timetable or schedule with times such as 6:90, 8:18, 11:46 a.m., 1:16, 2:30, and 4:30, possibly for steamboat departures from pier 2. The text is garbled and includes unclear phrases about battleships and Gay.
Fragmentary notice lists Herbert S. Upper and addresses at 10 1 and 12 Scheverman Brook and Firet Avenue at Cherry Street. The text appears as an address or property reference with no clear action or event stated.
Judge Tallman granted executors permission to sell the royal restaurant formerly owned by the deceased to Margaret King for a price about one and a half times the assessed value. Mary McGinnis, a laundrywoman, was arrested on a vagrancy charge today.
After a local mill event, Marty Had elite and T Shuter staged a fight against Terry. Police raided the scene during the bout. Bhuter, battered, was brought to the city jail. He faces police court this afternoon.
April 1 report from the Croft Nice to Latur race stating Count Zeborowski of New York was killed when a car overturned after a sharp turn near Bligh Speed. His chauffeur suffered fatal injuries with bystanders noting the vehicle mishap.
Fragmentary notice lists street cars and steamboats in collision terms and offers a chance to yield the battleship menu today with departures from Pier 2 at 6 20, 9 10, 11 46 am, and 3 16, 2 90, 4 50 and 16 pm, showing garbled timing variants.
Classified ad listing multiple properties for exchange or sale in Beattie and nearby Washington. Includes 10 acre ranches with orchard, barns, livestock, and tools. waterfront and inland plots with houses, orchards, and outbuildings. several farm listings with prices. various rental offers and finance ads. and notices for stockholders and local businesses.
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