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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1903
Page
1
A. Andersen was robbed on Jackson Street between Se and early yesterday. The assailants demanded his money and a badge. He complied and was then released. the men fled towards a business area and disappeared.
A labor strike at the Well coilat factory near Pala New York on April 12 disrupted workers both at the plant and in homes. Shots fired and a trampling incident left one man injured from a nearby street clash. He was moved to a medical facility where Dr. Coe treated him.
An imperial edict promotes Cheng to Grand Secretary succeeding the late Yung Lu who died Friday. The office, long linked with Li Hung Chang, gains international notice as China’s representative during the peace negotiations.
Slump hits major rail firms as traders weigh the Northern Securities merger challenges. Western interests and curbstone traders push Northern Securities lower after the open, with heavy losses across Rock Island and related outfits. By late afternoon, Northern Securities trades as low as seven, then around one, closing with a substantial daily drop.
Reported April 13 that vessels detained earlier in the Baltic Passage have been released and are now safely at their home ports. Officials confirm crews are unharmed and ships are proceeding to their destinations.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a libel inquiry involving a Yewburg passenger incident. The text references a damages claim of 95 200 and mentions San Francisco, an alleged mistreatment, and a statute governing action. Details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Jurors for the federal court have been drawn by the clerk and jury net, listing grand and petit jurors. Names include D H HG, Nathan Buckler, McQuaid, Smith, Addie Bamuel Curry, Brooklyr eCarthy Heattl e, and John Mare FP. Ballard, Seattie Beattie Pitilip.
A special grand jury in Missouri investigates a leak in state politics. Senators face scrutiny as officers are questioned for ties to Cot. Phelp and a Tobyiet mention emerges in unfolding city affairs.
The St Louis grand jury, aided by an attorney general and state inquisitors, resumes its investigation into alleged corruption of state legislators. A key witness expected to appear did not, though seen on the street yesterday as the inquiry proceeds.
The th annual Seattle Kennel Club dog show concluded last Saturday and was the most successful yet. The Armory hosted a large gathering of spectators on Saturday afternoon and evening.
President Loubet arrives in Marseille and proceeds to Algiers. He greets twenty five officials with a kiss as he pins on decorations amid enthusiastic reception.
The international agricultural congress opened in Rome with about 2,000 delegates expected to attend the three day event. Delegates from several nations gathered to discuss crop methods, livestock practices, and the future of farming policy.
Colfer Mortara sailed for San Francisco this morning carrying a cargo that included railroad iron, lumber, piles, and 160 18 inch shells taken from the battleship Wisconsin to Mare Island for recapping. The gasoline cannery launch Chilcott has left the Columbia River for the Pacific Coast. The steamer Humboldt sailed for Skagway last night with 91 passengers, two bound for the Tanana.
Police raided the Montana Loan and Investment company offices this morning as part of an influence lottery concern investigation. More than 1,600,000 tickets were seized.
The Waitresses Union of Seattle plans an Armory event this evening. Tickets sold well for a successful affair with a grand march starting at o clock. Committee members listed: Nettle Lester and Hoffman.
Henry Pieehn was acquitted by a superior court jury on an attempted larceny charge tied to 12 pairs of shoes from Washington Shoe Manufacturing Company. Pieehn’s family attended the Saturday afternoon verdict and embraced him and his attorney T. D. Page, representative of the surrounding community.
The Northwestern Commercial company's steamer Manauense sails for Vladivostok on April 11 to transfer her registry from Denmark to Russia. Her new name will be Nadejda. Count Pedherski, Russian agent, accompanies a contingent of soldiers and fishermen to explore the territory, with later prospects leaving for Siberia via Nome.
The Alaska Commercial company’s steamer Portland will be the first large steamer to call Nome this spring. Captain John Carroll, local agent, says the Portland will sail between the middle and latter part of next month. he is now on the Valdes-Heatth route. The Oregon, Senator, Jeanie, Hoanoke, and freighter Meteor have announced June sailings to Nome or nearby bays with dates ranging from June 1 to June 10.
In Manila on April MeeThe Spanish flagship of Reina Christinga, Admiral Montjo's ship, was sunk after being beached by a wrecking crew. About 86 skeletons were found aboard, and a missing main valve led to belief of scuttling by the commander. INSPECTING AGENCIES Peter Harvey of Baltimore & Ohio arrived to review Northwest and Pacific Coast traffic conditions and sub-agencies.
In Constantinople April, the sultan orders a private yacht to be built at Genoa shipyard for 064000 and a new cruiser for 490000. He also authorizes punitive measures against train wreckers and secures a large supply of electric lights from a German firm for hospital search operations.
A telegram from Valdes reports citizens subscribed 111,000 dollars for a railroad project from Vi to the Tanana by a local company. Promoters are not named, and further details are not stated. Local resident OL Hartman of 92 Th appears in the telegram.
Judge Pell of the superior court ruled that the grand jury indictment charging Mayor Humesle with failing to perform public duties did not state a crime. The bill was dismissed as the statute does not obligate the mayor to inform against or prosecute gamblers or other lawbreakers, though the mayor was argued to be a peace officer.
Chicago reporters describe a strike by about one thousand engineers firemen and deck hands on dredgers demanding better wages. The action affects lake ports and could involve non union workers as crews attempt to operate dredgers with government shipping interests.
Robert N. Wilcox of New York arrives in the city and is presented as the husband of Kila Wheeler Wilcox. He is a guest at the Rainier-Grand hotel during his visit.
The annual teachers institute opens in the new Seattle high school with 700 pedagogues present. Notable educators from the Northwest attend, including L D Harvey of Madison and Jeachei Lawrence of St. Cloud./planning sessions focus on grade work and general discussion, with lectures by Dr. Kane and Cooper. The event spans the week and shuts down all local schools.
A January 21 Nome fire destroyed the Dexter Warwick and Bodega buildings, valued at $90,000. Extreme cold 42 degrees below zero hampered extinguishing efforts. two water streams finally fought the blaze after officers arrived and a chemical engine proved ineffective.
Riverside Timber company organized in early March by Seattle business men to operate logging near Anderson's bay on Hood canal. A company has bought 20,000 acres of timber land in the area and will begin cutting this summer. Capitalization is $1,000,000.
A Denver freight move brings a large load of logging and construction gear to a new camp. The inventory includes locomotives and three miles of railroad, with about 80 local workers expected as operations grow.
scattered baseball reports from Angelhs San Francisco and Sacramento describe varied outcomes. San Francisco tied Seattle 4 4 and Los Angeles defeated Oak 5 0 while Sacramento beat Portland 6 4 with late offense. Beattie and other players are noted in brief game summaries with limited clarity.
In St Louis on April 1 John Schneto convicted of bribery related to a $75,000 suburban roll deal with a municipal court has posted a $10,000 appeal bond to seek further review.
Patrol in Tiyan McSlurg and Dammlaet n rounded up an even dozen unemployed vagrants sent to the city jail. Only the worst saloon loafers were jailed, as wheat prices reported in Chicago show a drop from 79% to 75%.
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