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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
3
A large crowd disrupted a pro-Boer address in Ashton Park. Distant cries and singing drowned the speaker as windows were broken and police intervened. The riot drew about 2 000 participants with several injured and one man dying. The speaker and Constable were noted figures in the incident.
Report from Dec. 19 states survivors and wrecked vessel are returning to the city aboard the steamer Sen Blas. Cargo aboard the Gas Biles is listed as a total loss with no recoverable freight.
Telegram from Reed stating that Reynell and a decisive bloc won a council majority while the opposing party holds a separate city majority, indicating a divided city leadership after last night’s canvass.
Labor topics span Hallarat mayoral anti prohibition stance to unionist calls in Cleveland and Little Falls. Articles note industrial arbitration law, prison shoe production, and police uniforms to be union made, with quotes from Judge Han k and various union leaders.
A fire in the Riddiemower building, among the city’s finest, caused about 100000 in damage after breaking out at midnight. Firefighting lasted hours but the blaze was finally controlled. Insurance covers the loss. Moore's on Second Avenue advertising watches and silverware alongside Finch's Jewelry Store offering Red Seal and Hornback Alligator Pocketbooks.
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