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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
5
London dispatch reports Queen Alexandra escaped death after a fire broke out at 5 am in the bedroom of her waiting maid at Sandringham palace. The blaze spread to the queen’s chamber as she slept. attendants extinguished the flames and the king was away at the time.
Fire sweeps through Ocala destroying the entire business section and causing losses estimated at about a quarter of a million dollars. No deaths are reported. Firefighters battled the blaze as authorities investigated the cause.
Sunnyside Cal December 10 At a meeting of the strikers today it was decided to stay out until the union is recognized. The organizers claim that union men on the railroads will refuse to handle coal mined by non union men. Farmers are urged to come in by the wagon roads to work on the mines under promise of protection.
The Navy Department said cruiser Prairie now at Guantanamo would sail to Colon tomorrow with 350 marines to reinforce troops on the Isthmus. Reports of mobilized Colombian forces on the isthmian frontier are partially confirmed and more marines may be sent. America pledges to preserve order.
Indiana National Committeeman New, meeting with President Roosevelt, dismissed rumors of Senator Hanna seeking the Republican nomination. He expects Roosevelt to be the sole standard bearer by acclamation at the convention and said no successor to Perry Heath was discussed. Heath arrived in Washington and confirmed he will not resign as secretary.
Circuit Attorney Falk declines $9 daily lecture pay from Redpath agency, noting his annual salary of about $800 and prospects of cuts. In a letter, he states he has a duty to perform that money cannot alter.
Lai Ping and Woo Wai, two Chinese witnesses, faced a police court hearing in Vancouver on December 10. They are charged with attempting to swear away the life of a Japanese prisoner in the Charley ing murder trial, signaling a serious perjury case and a possible plot to fix guilt.
The Anti-Saloon League selected Rev. L. Wilson of Baltimore as president Rev. Baker of Columbus as general superintendent Rev. Dinwiddie of Washington as legislative superintendent and Dr. L. Carroll of Baltimore as treasurer. The legislative committee reported progress on temperance measures including anti-canteen and liquor sale prohibitions in the capital.
Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt sustained a serious fall at the Metropolitan Opera house. She remains in delicate health with grave fears for her recovery.
A Monte Carlo dispatch announces the death of Baron Arthur Rothechild, son of Nathaniel Rothechild head of the Paris banking house. A younger family member not active in the family banking business, he had spent several days in Seattle early last September.
Mikado Mutesu Hita delivered an address to the Japanese diet on December 10, expressing hopeful support for peace negotiations with the pawns and predicting a peaceful outcome across the Far East.
In Cadillac Michigan on December 10 Mrs Mary McKnight, accused of poisoning relatives, was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
In San Francisco on December 10 Chairman Johnson of the Restaurant Keepers Association allied with the Citizens' Alliance warned that if cooks and waiters do not return, provision trades will cease selling to all restaurants not in the association, threatening widespread closures and a bitter public impact.
Rear Admiral Ghirardi, a Civil War veteran and Mobile Bay hero, died at his home in Staratford at 2 p.m. He was 73 years old.
Mine Liasie Gillespie died after an ambush shooting by an unknown assailant Tuesday night. Her twin brother, once quarrelling over property, was examined by a grand jury as a suspect today.
A hurricane today wrecked the Sultan's palace and other buildings in Zanzibar with widespread damage along the coast.
Six day bikers trailed the record by 184 miles at 9 this morning in New York. Seven teams were tied for the lead after covering 1296 miles and more before daylight.
Washington Dec 10 Charles Diehl veteran manager of the Associated Press was recalled before the senate committee on military affairs in the Wood hearing this morning to explain discrepancies between his testimony and that of Melville Stone on the employment and dealings with Bellairs the ex convict and trusted correspondent He said he could not say if Gen Wood knew Bellairs Nictory until the latter was sent to China.
Chicago Dec 10. Building trades business agents vote to strike all workers admitted by contractors. Delegates barred by contractors association prompted retaliation. A strike was ordered on the Congress Street big city-scraper this afternoon when a business agent was removed. Potential tie up of all city building work warned.
North Seattle and Flint merchants plan a protest at the White Palace bakery after Citizens Light and Power raises gas charges. They accuse the company of overcharging post consolidation, noting threefold increases from prior months and contested claims of higher consumption. The march targets the gas octopus office on Vivet avenue to seek accountability.
A young Seattle group formed in the Chamber of Commerce aims to create a permanent city reform organization. They seek efficient administration, oppose graft, and will operate with sub committees across wards to monitor tax spending and elect capable leaders, regardless of party.
The Star reports a favorable chamber of commerce committee view on a city laboratory project. Dr Crichton urges city council funding, noting bipartisan support and that the lab would cost about $2000 to outfit and modest monthly maintenance, with a chemist salary of 106 dollars.
Frank Ryan is jailed by Sheriff Cudthee suspecting involvement in the Maple Leaf saloon hold up and Emel Destmer murder. A letter to the Aberdeen sheriff links him to McCarty’s two week disappearance, with Ryan claiming to know little. The sheriff will continue the investigation as Ryan is kept in custody. A separate note covers a city project to place a well site near the Great Northern tunnel, priced at 33000 dollars, awaiting county approval.
The armory site was chosen by a board including Parry, Engineer Thomson, County Commissioner Baker, Colonel Larmipl, and Adjutant General Drain after days of discussion. The parcel sits at Western avenue and Lenora street, 260 by 190 feet, with a proposed 40 foot railway land strip to the west to guard waterfront view and stability.
At Euclid Port Royal mines in Greensburg, a second explosion at 16 o clock today killed Superintendent Andrew Swhneey and fatally injured two other workers while injuring a fourth person.
In Cologne on December 10, a mob attacked election booths injuring many. Police intervened and a general fight followed among participants and onlookers.
London reports Countess Russell won a divorce from her coachman husband Brown today. The ruling ends a marriage that drew public interest in the capital.
About 75 carpenters painters and others quit work at the Butler hotel corner Second Avenue and James Street as the new management refuses to hire union bartenders and waiters. Barricades guard the doorway while K F Sweeney of Seattle Brewing says no trouble. The strike, ordered by Western Central Labor Union and Building Trades Assembly, aims to force union kitchen staff and bar staff hires.
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