23 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
1
The Victoria remains in port as heavy gales hamper sailing. Officials report the steamer may reach the port around six o clock tonight but crew and port authorities warn sea conditions are dangerous and tender craft cannot reach her.
Nan Patterson returns to the Tombs awaiting a new trial for murder of Caesar Young after the jury failed to reach a verdict. Foreman Harmer says the jury cannot agree and Judge Davis discharges them, remanding Patterson without bail amid crowd and family distress.
The Federal Labor union meeting at Occidental avenue hall voted unanimously to back The Star's Mother Ryther campaign. A five member committee will draft a resolution to present to The Star. Mother Ryther remains hopeful, preparing for Christmas with children awaiting cheer and gifts.
Sam Briggs, founder and longtime imperial potentate of the Mystic Shrine, died at his Cleveland home after a lifetime as a prominent Mason. He led the order from its inception until three years ago, when age and health curtailed his active service.
In Leipsic on December 23 former Crown official Louise faces expulsion action. The brief item notes an official proceeding initiated by local authorities, with details sparse and no further names provided in the readable text.
Spur track applications were presented yesterday by wholesale district owners seeking permission to lay a spur on Railroad avenue between Dearborn and Connecticut to improve goods handling. The street committee will seek arrangements to assist the wholesale firms but will not approve the spur as proposed due to traffic interference.
L. B. Youngs, superintendent of water and lighting, will receive $250 a month starting January 1. The civil service and salary committee met behind closed doors and decided to raise his salary by $50 a month. He is to become superintendent of the municipal lighting system at year’s end.
A fire leveled the four story laundry building of the city hospital on Blackwell Island in New York this morning. Sixty five women on the top floor were rescued with difficulty as seven hundred patients panic ensued. Loss placed at fifty thousand dollars.
In San Francisco on December 23, Battling Nelson had his manager Ted Murphy arrested on a warrant for embezzlement. Nelson says Murphy fled with a purse from the Britt fight and a total take around $10,000 from their partnership receipts. Murphy denied the accusations, claiming Nelson knew of his departure and left funds for Nelson’s Chicago trip.
Seattle witnesses a dramatic arrival of the Minnesota, the Great Northern carrier bringing an immense cargo bound for the Orient. Delays from Victoria quarantine and rough seas shift ceremonies to a night harbor entry as officials scramble to process 172 Chinese crew members under strict forfeit terms.
Sergeant Thomas P. Ellis testified before the police committee that Chief Wittmann ordered him to warn gambling houses of a raid and that a $2,000 weekly corruption fund supported Chinatown vice. He linked Abe Rueff to mayoral influence and alleged broad protection for dives, brothels, and open disorder in Chinatown.
The Great Northern Steamship company stated the Minnesota will not touch Tacoma on this trip. General Traffic Manager Sutherland declined to confirm or discuss the report when contacted by The Star. The move harms Tacoma supporters who claim Seattle harbor lacks depth for the vessel and fear a Tacoma stop would have occurred.
St Paul reports an amicable end to the merger fight among the Harriman and Burlington groups. Benjamin Campbell moves to vice president of Great Northern, J G Woodworth shifts to Northern Pacific chief traffic, and George O Somers to Burlington, with Northern Securities stock rising as rumor grows. Headquarters secrecy remains and officials await formal settlement plans.
Federal grand jury probes Albany Ore mayor Davis and a land fraud conspiracy. Indictments loom against ex timber inspectors S B Ormsby and C E Loomis for false reports. Witnesses from Roseburg and Albany subpoenaed, with bribery and intimidation attempts foiled by secret service. Senator Mitchell and Congressman Hermann may testify. bond for Mays fixed as details emerge.
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