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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1902

Page

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Armed conflict follows entry of foreign troops

Reports from La Guayra Caracas and Washington describe Anglo German allied forces landing marines in Venezuela and seizing Venezuelan ships. Caracas says Castro mobilizes 2000 men with 18 guns, defenses around La Guayra prepared, British and German marines escort suspects to ships, and further warships head toward the area.

la Guayra Venezuela Caracas Castro Qich Thie Quall Washington Deere Hay Haw Owen Cara Eae Bowemham Camnean

Dance Hall Licenses Struck Down in City Case

Judge George finds new city ordinance effective immediately and invalidates Fielding license as expired. The ruling bars Mascot People Monterey and other concert halls in the off paved district from operation without city council licenses, prompting closures.

George J. H. Fielding Wiegil Thei Neo Fielding People Monterey Judge George Red Merit Pottce

Chamber of Commerce backs Seattle fight over earth rights

City business leaders urge federal action to secure Seattle and Puget Sound interests against California efforts. W Clise KO Graves and Jobo eGraw lead a committee to press Secretary Root and influence congressional delegation. Governor Metraw asserts strong, coordinated measures will prevail when the bid decision is made, with California wire-pullers in for a surprise.

Chamber of Commerce United States Army Philippines Washington Clise KO. Graves Jobo eGraw Root Puget Sound California Congress New York Northwest Seattle California Growlers Beattie San Francisco

Miners Wage Talks Halted Over Disclosure of Prices

December 1 report shows a stand by an independent witness in a miners strike case who refused to reveal coal price data, with Judge Gray sustaining the objection. A twelve year old boy testified about losing a leg in the mines and unpaid wages while his wages were tied up by his father’s debt.

Sonnword Crayn Gray Fefe

Underworld Citizens Lined Up in Police Court

A motley array of prisoners appeared before Justice George for hearings on various charges. Five faced robbery. others included burglary and petit larceny. Accused of attempting a hold up were Johnson, Deigh, and Keene. one suspect fired four shots during the incident. J. M. Schmitt, alleged anarchist, to be tried for threatening to kill. Deputy reports capture of dynamite concerns. Maurice Aaron accused of breaking into Irene Laplace's room. Degnold Powers and Grace Johnson to have preliminary hearing for alleged watch robbery.

Justice George George Enner Perage Johnsmith Deigh Johnson Keene Jack Wrect Mach J. M. Schmitt Bheena Bale Ar- Teotea Maurice Aaron Irene Laplace Dineond Meena Degnold J. Powers Grace Johnson G. Anderson Washington Street

Belmont saloon robbery case faces trial

Witnesses say they have held up C. A. Anderson and pointed to Pley, Anderson, and F. Hogaon as suspects while the Belmont saloon robbery charges are to be tried.

C. A. Anderson Belmont Pley Anderson F. Hogaon

Counterfeit Cigar Label Plant Raided in Chicago

A Chicago raid on a printing shop owned by Hiram Mette uncovered a plant used to counterfeit union cigar labels. Police captured 10 plates and 100000 printed labels, believed to be the only such plates in existence for this crime, marking a significant seizure in illicit label production.

Chicago Union Hiram Mette Itte

Socialistic vote lands 21 400 in Massachusetts cities

Reports from 42 Massachusetts cities show socialist ballots totaling 21 400, about ten percent of the leading candidates' totals. The figure reflects municipal election turnout across the state.

Boston Massachusetts

Iceman's Ball at Armory Hall Featured Ice Palace

The Toemen's union holds its annual ball tonight at Armory Hall with a feature ice palace crafted to shine in the cool tone though attendance is expected to be modest. The event promises festive music and social gathering for members and guests alike.

Toemen's Union Armory Hall

Break-in Reports Across City Hit by Stolen Goods

Deputy Sheriff Kelly finds a valuable spotted deer hound after a break-in at C. G. Anderson’s office on seventh avenue and University street. A grip stolen from W. Lambert near Lilly Togur dua dock is alleged. Merry Lawrence’s room at 420 Inion street was entered yesterday with clothing taken.

C. G. Anderson Seventh Avenue University Street Kelly W. Lambert Etolen Lilly Togurdua Dock Merry Lawrence Inion Street Olen

Collision at Tacoma Harbor Damages Two Steamboats

The steamer Capital City under Captain Charles Gilmore collided with the steamer Charlies Nelson in Tacoma harbor. Capital City suffered minor injuries and continued to Olympia. Nelson and other vessels sustained damage. The steamer Jeanie of the PP Co. was secured at Bagie harbor after the incident.

Capital City Charles Gilmore Charlies Nelson Tacoma Nelson Simon Olympia Jeanie Bagie Harbor

Pirates Capture Brig At Manila For $17000

Desperate buccaneers led by an American seize the brig Maricia off Cavite bay near Manila and pocket about $17000 from five Chinese merchants aboard. Pirates, dressed as a customs inspector and armed, overpower crew and take money before escaping to Cavite. Manila customs later search finds no clues to the pirates. Shawmut’s voyage to Manila and the Orient noted. A separate court session covers a bicycle accident claim of $1000.

Philippine Manila Catanauan Cavite Bay Constabulary Reradove Cavite Pacific Yokohama Sean Tremont Orient Philippines

Californians press for army transport transfer issue

In Washington California lawmakers including Senator Perkins and ex Mayor Phelan urged Secretary Root to charter or buy all army transports and run the business from San Francisco at current government costs per soldier and ton. The Hort on Steamship Co. bid for two transports to Manila, and President Winsor and James J Hill opposed the plan. Secretary Root, back in the capital, will study the case and likely decide next week.

Washington, D. C Dee. Te Perkins Phelan Army Transportation Bo Attle Root Army San Francisco Army Board Bsecretary Horton Steamship Company War Department Manila Winsor Oay James J. Hill Roothas Pacific Mall Pereekie Line

Fall proposition eyed by council committee on public buildings

Chairman Redward said the council committee on public buildings and grounds may meet this week to consider the new fall proposition and report. Councilman Kistley urged starting work soon for a new facility costing not less than $100,000.

Redward Council Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds Couveliman Morricon Kistley

Fatal telephone electrocution shocks two linemen in Livermore

In Livermore California Dee MM Michiel Toohey and L M McKamish of Standard Electric were injured while inspecting wires. McKamish received a shock and lost consciousness while Toohey died after a current traveled from a live telephone line through McKamish to Toohey. Burial is planned at Calvary Cemetery tomorrow after Sacred Heart Church service.

Livermore Cal Dee Michiel Toohey L. M. McKamish Standard Electric Company Meamish Toohey Mkamish Budden McKamish McKarmish Wetnd McKamish Sacred Heart Church Hurial Calvary Cemetery

John Leary Pioneer of Puget Sound Dies at 79

John Leary a pioneer settler in the Puget Sound district died at his home 419 Warren Avenue after a short illness. He was 79 and left a widow Mamie Galer and daughter Jennar. Leary came to Port Gamble over 46 years ago and had lived in Beattie earlier. he was in the lumber business. Funeral arrangements are pending.

John Leary Puget Bound Warren Avenue Mamie Galer Jennar Leary Port Gamble San Francisco Hvld Beattie

All Mullah Murder Reported in Aden District

Reports from Bomalai and nearby areas say the Mad Mullah was killed recently by a follower while praying. British officers have received the claim that a spear thrust in the back carried out the assassination.

Aden Allapateh Bomalii Hritish Mullan

Charlemagne Tower Arrives in Berlin as New U S Ambassador

Charlemagne Tower, succeeding Andrew D. White as ambassador to Germany, arrived in Berlin from St. Petersburg this morning, signaling a new chapter in U S diplomacy and current postings.

Berlin Charlemagne Tower Andrew D. White Germany St. Petersburg

Marine Revenue Cutters En Route To Beattie

The revenue cutter Manning was ordered to report at Beattie and is now sailing from San Francisco. The revenue cutter Bear, after spending the summer in northern waters, is docked for overhauling. Futtie is on leave at Bay Prandieco.

Manning Beattie San Francisco Bear Bay Prandieco

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