11 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1903
Page
1
Mrs. Evans, employed at Mateer’s store on Second Avenue, violently attacked Patrolman Sim and others in a fit of insanity. She fought officers, grabbed scissors, and was restrained and jailed after a chaotic struggle. No clear address or background details are known.
IM CA will host a gymnastic program Wednesday evening at the Grand Opera House. The annual show features athletes from the association performing on bars ropes and tumbling with a notable appearance by John McManus as the featured performer.
Negotiations between Awitt and Company and Moore Investment for a 100 acre Portland tract near the Boret donation claim were denied. Dexter Horton bank manager N M Latimer said overtures had come to nothing and no deal is likely to close now.
The Seattle board postpones action on allowing a private company to use grooved rail for construction and grants Beattie Electric permission to remove pavement on First Avenue for track repairs. Bids open for Madison sewer and a Queen Anne sewer segment. The Robert Adame arrives with cargo and seven passengers aboard.
The president and his party, joined by Jenna Bur roughs who had missed the first day due to a severe cold, resumed their camp study today. The new details place them in Aprii with the ongoing effort described as a cooling period in their schedule.
St Paul April 11 Judge Young notified the U S circuit court clerk that the Northern Securities merger case will be appealed. A stay of proceedings will be filed soon and a ruling before Thursday is not anticipated.
Nathan Squires, aged 16, collapsed at his residence 1764 Narvard avenue shortly after noon today, the cause presumed heart disease. The body lies at Dutterworth's.
Mrs. Henry Bierener of Georgetown chose jail over paying a $26 fine and costs after being convicted of assaulting her daughter in law, L K Tyerson. The judge, Junice Carson, ordered the fine. Bierener could have paid but refused. A warrant exists for her husband for the same offense, but he left the jurisdiction. The assault was part of an attempted forcible removal of the daughter and her baby from the son in law’s home.
A meeting of men who lent money to A. P. Brooks revealed his hard luck tale to Tacoma on business. J A Wil een recounted Brooke asking for funds while others like J Vining refused. Brooks claimed he left his safe keys at home as he sought quick cash from friends.
A fragmented report notes Vining and Wilson involved in a robbery with Brooks. Allen, who touched for $20, entered Vin More. Wilson believes Brooks was tied to a Minneapolis case.
Judge Tallman grants a temporary injunction restraining the county treasurer and auditor from paying grand jury per diem while an investigation proceeds. The jurors say they did not claim February pay. officials note they were in the city part of the month. A separate story reports a disturbance at a house of ill repute with Ah Bing and two women involved, broken up by Patrolmen LeCount.
The Seattle Manufacturers Association held its annual dinner at the Hatter Club with local business leaders in attendance. President Derwell spoke on the year’s achievements including power efforts and the Beattie Cataract Company franchise, while Senator John L. Wilien urged greater public engagement in trade.
The arbitration board decides seniority among streetcar workers in Seattle, favoring the union and restoring many to prior ranks. Findings specify which employees retain or gain seniority, with a minority report by Judge Moore criticizing Tacoma movers. The decision takes effect by April 14 and affects nonlisted workers reporting for work.
Arthur Goebel brother of the deceased has been summoned as a witness for the defense as hearings proceed today in the ongoing case surrounding the death.
Lowell April 11 arrangements for Monday labor parade are complete. About a thousand strikers and operatives will march, with women showing strong enthusiasm for the event.
The Russian government demands full punishment identity and indemnity for the shooting of Russian Consul Bt. Cherbina at Mitrovitsa. It reserves right to increase indemnity if the consul dies. Dispatch sent before Cherbina died.
Superior Judge Bell overruled the demurrer to indictments against W. W. DeLong and B. Hill of the Ballard bank. The defense argued the bank was not incorporated and private, but the state contended the issue was one of fact. The ruling preserves the charges as presented.
The court upheld the indictment against DeLong and Hull, who faced charges of receiving pay from a bank known to be involved. The ruling confirms the charges and moves the case forward toward trial.
Bank clearings today amount to 8057.646 dollars, up from 475 dollars a year earlier. The increase over the previous year is 81,802 dollars.
Missouri official Berman Deitrich named Consul General in Ecuador with the appointment noted from Washington. The report mentions Thomas Nast's death, Nast's successor Sawter, and a look at a New York cemetery with a four hour reference to travel.
Unrest erupts as unemployed residents riot in Watersburg on April 1. Authorities deployed to quell disturbances and restore order amid a tense city scene.
In Los Angeles on April 11 unions aligned with the Building Trades Council ordered a halt to work on sites hiring non union labor. Employers moved last night to concede on contracts. The Commerce Building project is unionized and many contractors have already yielded. About 1000 workers are affected with strikes threatened by waiters and cooks during the holiday week and Roosevelt's visit.
The Young Women's Christian Association Holds special services tomorrow at 4 P M in their rooms Mrs Maccabee of the Situation Army will address the meeting.
Coroner Meye investigates a man run over by a train near Mack Diamond. The victim, named Connell, possibly from Rochester New York, may be James Connell or William Connell. Rochester authorities report a William Connell alive and a James Connell missing for years.
The first chamber unanimously backs the government anti-strike measure. The second chamber at Rotterdam already approved it. The law ends the industrial action by public transport employees by making walkouts illegal.
An advertisement touts Madrona Park properties as limited by water boundaries and near Puget Sound and Lake Washington. It warns of urban skyward expansion and urges rapid purchase at 175 to 200 dollars, with viewing hours daily and grading to begin next week. Successors to FOR & RUSSEL promote parcels via 316 New York Bldg, Red 1226.
In Pendleton Oregon on April 11 a rural school teacher Kimer Higar severely flogged Edith Huffman an 11 year old pupil and dragged her by the hair until she fainted A gun was later brandished by Edith’s brother Charles Huffman who then beat Higar before fleeing hunt for warrant charges include assault with a deadly weapon The incident followed after a papered verse on the back of a composition upset the teacher and prompted a chaotic classroom scene
General A. H. Greely of the Army War Corps will arrive in Beattle on Tuesday to select the landing site for the Alaska cable. He will review options during the visit and aim to have Beattle chosen as the landing location.
Washington April 1 The comptroller of the currency to day issued a call for statements of the condition of all national banks at the close of Thursday's business. Steamer Dirigo sails to Lynn canal tonight with passengers and a full cargo of general merchandise and cannery supplies.
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