26 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
1
The Clancy brothers and city officials reach a peace accord ending the gambling war in the Tenderloin. Casinos reopen at 2 AM under police oversight. dealers, staff, and cleaners ready the reopened houses while talks of further moves and rents unfold.
Wartime price notes in Chicago indicate continued jumps in staples. Flour beans and canned goods have risen, with pork prices advancing and the public facing higher costs across essential items. Dealers report prices not seen since before the war.
April 24 report: Francisco was sentenced today for the murder of Wi Rice, a crime committed last October.
The Western Central Labor union denounces the proposed keel laying on July 4. A committee will contact Nebraska and Seattle officials voicing disapproval of the planned demonstration on behalf of allied trades. The union notes the act is independent of outsider opinion and calls the proposition absurd.
April 26 report notes William A. Day and United District Attorney Bethea opened preliminary US inquiry into alleged packers trust. They indicate criminal prosecutions and plan to file an injunction within 10 days. Evidence may come from Interstate Commerce Commission findings about rebates. President Roosevelt is alerted by a cipher message from Attorney Day.
In Liverpool on April 26 Managing Director Samay of the White Star line denied reports that the company had been sold to J P Morgan or any other party. He said no sale agreement exists and the line remains under current management.
Portland April 24 Planing mill owners form a compact to resist the nine hour demand by employees All men in the Portland mills will strike next week and mills refuse further orders the situation is serious for building operators
In San Francisco on April 26, directors of the United Railways discuss peace terms with the strikers' committee. A decision is expected tonight after concessions offered include a 26 cent hourly rate or 83 percent with bonuses, reemployment of discharged union men, and union recognition at a later date.
Beattie forecast shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with occasional showers. Winds shift from fresh south to east, bringing variable coastal and inland brightness and showers.
A deadly storm swept from the Missouri Valley into Joplin and nearby towns, killing and injuring many and causing extensive property damage. Reports detail collapsed structures, crushed individuals, and widespread destruction from Omaha to Sioux City and Lincoln, with gusts reaching hurricane speeds and debris in the streets.
In Sunnyside Wah April 24 Yakima county Young People's Christian Endeavor society begins a convention in Yakima city with opening ceremonies at 10 o clock this morning. Throngs of visitors attend as an engaging program unfolds.
April 2 sees Helena and Seattle squads gather at 1 30 pm with Seattle band leading a street parade through the city. Mayor Humes will speak at Athletic Park before the game as Beattie’s Everett visit opens a sequence of matches ahead of the season.
Washington Republicans rally against railroads and trusts as State Senator Warburton urges meritorious bills require priorapproval from Temple Flats. Governor McBride endorses cleaner legislation and questions spending 75000 on St Louis exhibit, signaling a brewing anti-railroad wind.
Washington April 26 news that Congress will adjourn for four days next week from Thursday to Monday to allow spring cleaning by employees. Senate duties on the Philippines Civil Bill and related matters continue with afternoon sessions and expected conference reports on the Oreo and Chinese exclusion bills. An early week Cuba sugar trust probe and a Tuesday Philippines torture inquiry are noted. in the house the Omnibus public building bill gains right of way followed by the anti anarchist bill.
Government reports from Bogota say 15,000 fighters clash near Guatavita, about 45 miles from the capital. Uribe’s revolutionary army is said to be badly defeated as government troops press the pursuit and advance.
Mayor Thomas J. Humes will pitch the first ball of the season on April 29 at 3 30 PM as Seattle hosts Helena in the league opener. The Seattle nine boasts a strong infield Hurley Schwarts Habbit Klopf and solid outfield Beadle Hurlbut Dalrymple with Mat Stanley behind the plate and the Stovalls Donnelly and others on the mound. The lineup signals Seattle’s strong bid as a pennant contender in the upcoming campaign.
The Seattle Electric Co reports a board of public works plan to extend lines through Woodland Park and seeks a trestle over Green Lake. Park Superintendent Little reluctantly approves the permit as construction aims for completion by July 4. A telephone priority dispute between Sunset and Independent Co. is to be settled by mutual agreement. Bids open for street repairs and paving across multiple avenues and streets, with sewer work on Plummer Street and regrading projects on Pike Street and others.
A renovated steamer now named Bay City prepares to join Seattle's excursion fleet for the coming season. Out of service for some time, the vessel has new machinery, removed games rooms, and updated passenger amenities. Captains Ellis and H. Rief own the craft and plan a surprise routing next week, promising strong performance.
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