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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
2
W J Ivey speaks at the Seattle chamber urging Alaska representation in Congress, home rule, land and mining law revisions, resource protection, and improved navigation, while also urging a smaller public burden so Alaska can develop its resources. The chamber also reviews a water contract issue with Lake Washington Waterway Co and discusses a St Louis exposition exhibit for Washington.
Delegates from Populist and allied reform groups gather in Kentucky on April 2 to chart the alliance’s future. The meeting opens with aims to unite factions, determine leadership, and discuss fusion prospects as populist forces seek influence in national politics.
A Tennessee representative, Pyare, introduced a bill in the House asserting that slavery shall neither be slave nor permitted in any dependency now under the United States. The proposal follows a sequence after a prior passage.
The audience reacted vividly to the opening act of a new drama. The author Dam faced hostility at first but the performance improved as the second act progressed. Acknowledgment from the gallery grew, and by curtain, the play earned general approval despite initial rough reception.
A fierce rate war erupts among local steamship lines over Seattle to Bremerton freight and passenger traffic. Port Orchard Route groups vie with Skagit Chief and Dauntless interests, planning to slash freight rates between Bremerton and Seattle and set a 10 cent round trip fare. A new 150 passenger freight steamer is promised to boost capacity as disputes over control intensify.
Not Geer Portland Oregon April 2 The Republican state convention met at 11 oclock forenoon with Senator E B A Booth of Lane county as chairman and Harrison Allen of Clackamas as secretary Developments indicate Gov Geer is beaten for renomination by W J Furnish a Pendleton banker The vote will be reached late this evening
Elmer Johnson, Pan-American exposition commissioner, received a letter from Charles Reeves, secretary of the St. Louis World's Fair, seeking a meeting with the governor for April and asking Johnson to accompany Reeves on an Olympia visit. Reeves urges Washington representation at the fair and swift action for a state appropriation. 66 medals won by Washington at Buffalo are to be forwarded to the governor soon.
Lord Kitchener reports a severe engagement near Boschmanskop with a detachment of dragoon guards surprising a Boer laager. Boers were reinforced, drove the dragoon back, and the British column advanced forcing a retreat northwest with reported Boer casualties. Our losses not yet received.
Ruth Hill daughter of James J. Hill married here this afternoon to Anson McCook Beard a young New York attorney Archbishop Ireland officiated James J Hill gave the bride away Relatives of both sides attended the ceremony in St Paul April 2.
Paris telegraph from Rome reports police uncovered an anarchist plot to kill King Edward. The plot halted the king's planned visit to Cannes. The Patrie Saint Remo correspondent notes the discovery and ensuing security actions.
A newborn named Leon Yukon Woodpile Beat tle No 3 Bartlett is born aboard the boat Seattle No 3 anchored opposite the Yukon river. Parents planned adding the captain's name, but the infant protested at baptism and the name remains Leon Yukon Woodpile Beat tle No 3 Bartlett.
Superintendent Young of the water and lighting department will urge the mayor to install 1% new fire hydrants in the downtown district. Chief Cook notes the need for better protection as existing hydrants are few, old, frequently out of repair, and strained by street cleaning. A plan to place street cleaning plugs in every block is also proposed to avoid overuse of hydrants.
A pair of prospective buyers arrive from Lincoln Nebraska via the Great Northern. The woman dominates the conversation in a bemused exchange with agent on First avenue near the post office, while her husband, called John, concedes meekly. The banter ends with a comic assertion that in this family they are wife and man.
C. Farmer and Frank Jaresk, Tacoma anglers, were fined $10 and jailed for contempt after taking trout from a stream near Auburn before April 1. They were arrested at Auburn by Constable J. B. Borner and fined by Justice A. Morrison.
Detective Lane yesterday arrested two alleged magnetic healers J C Barker and W oH Hawke under state law. Police vow to stamp out this unlawful business and say all healers will be arrested if they operate in Beattie.
A council preps a proposal to connect water systems by a 16 inch main to boost supply in hill districts where summer shortages occurred. A contour map is prepared, with estimates sought for Pike Street between Terry and Twelfth avenues and Mercer Street to Queen Anne hill.
The Buena Tiempo club hosts a pink levee at Ranke Hall this evening with a grand march at 9 o clock. Wagner's orchestra provides the music as committees finish details, promising a splendid event with members serving as floor and reception committees.
The Marine Exchange received a dispatch from London reporting the bark Abbie Palmer arriving at Algoa Bay in the morning. The vessel had lost her deckload and bulwarks were stove in, with her plank either lost or split. The Palmer departed Port Gamble on November 18.
Local customs officers sold sealshine aboard the schooner J. B. Ward and faced intervention from Washington officials. The owners claim affidavits show the skins were bought from Indians who killed the seals for meat and blubber. The legality of the Indians actions is debated and entry of the skins is believed possible.
Building permits were issued for foundations at 1112 16 Fifth Avenue costing 760 and additions at 1110 Marion Street costing 7646. Other permits include 2406 Fillott Avenue costing 1200, 415 Twelfth Avenue North costing 160, 1718 Bellevue Avenue costing 0, 209 Heaven Avenue North costing 4600, 812 Maiden Avenue costing 2000, and 1.5 story frame at 2406 Fillott Avenue. A hazard raid on King Street led to one arrest and seizure. Navy Yard visits peak with eight hundred expected. the Alhion fast steamer makes four round trips from Colman Dock.
Yesterday afternoon reports say the Chicago and Great Western joined the Chicago Burlington and Quincy in a lumber and shingles rate cut between Chicago and St Paul. The Wisconsin Central and Chicago and North Western still maintain the old 4 cent rate, with local rails forecasting a 60 cent basis to avoid a rate war.
John Buckley, calling himself a show man, was arrested at the depot on suspicion of bunco activity aimed at home seekers arriving in the city. No definite charge was filed, but authorities believe he operated a bunco game and he is said to have claimed to be the mayor of Whatcom.
The Ladies' Relief Society of Beattie celebrated its nineteenth anniversary with a review of eleven years of work. The Children's Home on Harrigan Street and Fourth Avenue, founded in 1896, benefited from the society's efforts aided by gifts from Mrs Pontius and T Denny. Officers elected for the coming year include President A M Brookes and Vice President W Boone, with other roles filled by Mrs Redfield, Mrs Engle, Mrs Stimeon, Mrs Gray, Mrs Stewart, Miss Mather, Mrs Brown, and Mrs Denny.
City council debates health department funding as James objects to re wording of expenses. Officials argue the department faces unprecedented workloads and needs higher pay for Health Officer Carroll Efatee and extra assistants to handle rising duties.
An April 34 Thursday event for the Home Camp Degree Team dances is announced with a note to secure invitations from the committee.
The Kent Lumber Co versus AF Vandevanter was dismissed for lack of evidence. Judge Tallman awards 2000 to F W Smyth for Alaska Petroleum Co receivership. Harry Rubenstein sues city for 1000 over a sewer pipe injury on Matin Street with lasting scars.
The YMCA fencing class, led by Prof Leslabay, has expanded to 12 men and a second class is being formed as the group proves popular for gymnastic training. Also, King County records show March filings soared to 2354 instruments, with a daily average of 91, up from 78 last year. Pierce County reports 36 to 64 filings daily.
Samuel Hogan wanted in Everett for jumping a board bill was arrested here by Policeman Mayou. The incident involves an outstanding warrant and local police liaison.
The Ben Marche Cheney's Horton store in Skagway closed out its entire stock, about 20000 dollars worth of first class garments, shoes, hats and furnishings, at 44 cents on the dollar. The owner returns to California and the sale is to be moved to the Bon Marche with further announcements to follow.
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