14 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1903
Page
1
Local workers accuse Western Employment Agency and its foremen of arranging sham jobs for railroad laborers. Complaints allege incompetent hires, inflated broker fees, and improper use of employment offices. Petitioners vow council action and potential penalties under city law to curb deceptive agencies.
Special to The Star reports a four year old child of Madja Mady died in a fire south of Witte. The mother and father suffered severe burns while trying to save the child as flames spread from a burning brush pile.
A court ruling centers on the term public officers in a statute as applied to police officers only. The judge expresses agreement with the decision and notes no reason to pursue further action, despite differing views from others.
NTO races are postponed amid uncertain conditions in City L. April 14. The event, featuring Alexander Winton and other drivers, was originally set for tomorrow along the Dry Goods Avenue. Officials cited weather and track concerns as the reason for delaying the World's Champion auto race program.
Perth husband Mr Holden reports his wife Helen Bhol den aged 22 has vanished from 106 Boren Avenue with two young children. He suspects she eloped with a man named White after a note left at home claiming she had gone with a handsomer man. Police asked to investigate. The woman is around 22 with two daughters aged two and four.
Apr 14 Berlin reports the czar’s envoy warned the sultan that Russia’s patience is exhausted. Moscow will demand immediate Turkish acceptance or face consequences, signaling an imminent clash on the frontier. Albania uprisings and Turkish response trends add to the tension in St Petersburg and Constantinople.
A murdered Italian woman in the manufacturing district is believed to be the victim of a Mafia plot. Her body, found in a barrel, shows multiple deep knife wounds. Police and around a score of detectives are probing Italian quarters for leads on possible vehicle involvement and suspects.
Shamrock II defeats the old cup challenger in a trial race at Weymouth England on April 14. The new vessel finished six minutes ahead amid brisk winds with few details remaining from the damaged report.
A morning blaze in Rome New York damaged the Aria hotel and destroyed the Washington Opera House causing extensive losses. Fire officials estimate the total damage will be announced later.
The council night vote approved a water petition for George Water County to access river water. An ordinance authorizing the water project is before the council. The parks and boulevards committee recommended using park funds to support a survey of parks and boulevards ongoing for some time.
Several Beacon Hill residents complain sheep owned by the Frye Bruhn Company trample gardens and flowers. They request police detail to protect their property, noting the poundkeeper has not yet responded to their written requests.
Victoria BC April 14 James Dunemuir owner of one of the best producing coal firms in British Columbia refuses to recognize the Dominion arbitration board over the coal strike. He says there is nothing to arbitrate and he will not recognize Chief Justice Hunter or any other arbitrator. He vows to keep his mines open and to handle disputes with his own workers without outsider or foreign interference.
The city council unanimously adopted a resolution to terminate the May 27, 2002 contract with Mallard to supply Cedar River water. The meter and delivery setup were installed at considerable cost, yet only about 100 worth of water has been used by Mallard in the past year.
Regins, charged with grand larceny, appeared before Judge Hell this morning and contemplated a guilty plea before deciding to cogitate further. He seeks extenuating circumstances and has hired an attorney to plead tomorrow. Milner testifies about a diamond study stolen on March 41 in a highly irregular manner.
The report notes rival offerings for window weaves listed at 15 dollars and 17 50 in competing stores. It highlights price points as a market contrast without additional details.
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