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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
1
A laborer type man was found badly injured in a pool of blood near the Villard saloon. He was transported to the police station and later to Wayside Mission hospital where doctors fear for his life. Police consider the injury possibly accidental but some physicians suspect a blunt instrument. A card reading Johnson Brother was found on him. identity remains unknown. Police investigate motive and involvement of local criminals.
Canadian Pacific plans a Seattle Beattie line for an independent transcontinental route to Seattle and Tacoma. Jacob Furth and partners file articles of incorporation to build about 140 miles, enabling Canadian traffic to run on its own tracks.
The article discusses competing rail lines among Canadian and Southern Pacific interests. It suggests Canada would push south from Barnes while Southern Pacific extends from Portland, with a meeting near Seattle. It notes Merriman interests planning a Portland to port Perth line and forecasts Be le becoming a hub for four major transcontinental routes within a year.
In Pottawatomie County Kansas a mob lynched Montgomery Godley whom they believed fired on Officer Hinkle. Reports say Joe Godley may have fired the shot and was wounded. Montgomery Godley stood in the crowd and could have been mistaken for the shooter. The mob's next move depended on locating Joe.
City club women including the Seattle Federation of Women’s Clubs and the YWCA oppose relicensing of dance halls and sex shows in the old tender district. A petition signed by local businesswomen seeks district cleansing while liquor interests push for new licenses at the Concert me and nearby venues. Debate continues as council meeting looms.
A fisherman named Nick Petrovich drowned in Bilttot Bay near Jones Wharf while walking the waterfront at dusk. His body was recovered at noon after a muffled cry alerted nearby workers. Deputy Coroner Wiltete ordered the body to Tatterworth’s morgue. Petrovich was about 60 years old and had worked for A Dupont, a native of Tria and member of the benevolence society.
A collision between a passenger and a freight train near Wanstead resulted in many deaths and serious injuries. Rescue teams removed ten bodies amid severe exposure and weather. Superintendent McGuigne blames a dispatcher error for the wreck.
In Storia Oregon on December 27 the agents of Henry B Nelson city light and police judge face a shortfall of about 9600 dollars. The thefts allegedly spanned one year and involved shipments by a ware company. A warrant payable to bearer was proposed to the claimant as payment for the larger sum.
The Piitieh government formally accepted President Koumevelt's proposal to refer the Venezuelan controversy to The Hague tribunal. London dispatches note disappointment at Roosevelt's refusal to arbitrate. The State Department denies plans for a preliminary protocol and questions whether a blockade will persist during arbitration.
Indianapolis December 21 The elaborate preparations and generous contributions mark a grand reception for John Mitchell upon his arrival to learn the UMWA officers canvass result. The Yates canvass begins Monday amid talk of salary raids on Mitchell and Secretary Wilson with Mitchell earning 1400 dollars and Wilson 1100.
London December report notes Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, famed Chicago pianist, sailing for America with success in Vienna Paris London and other European capitals. Leading critics here predict a great future for her in the United States.
An Austrian woman living on a home boat along the Ohio river attempted to light a fire with gasoline. An explosion killed her and injured others. Her husband and several men fled. one man returned for money and a powder explosion aboard the boat occurred, wounding or killing further.
Everett and Snohomish Rapid Transit Company incorporated by Charles B Greene and J H Marshall with 300000 capital. Trustees include A De Soto J H Marshal o Beat tice J J Hanecker Charlie K Green and H D Cooley. Headquarters in Everett. Route survey begun and construction to be pushed rapidly.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange on Third and Walnut streets formally opened today with many visitors inspecting the new quarters. President Horace H. Lee greeted guests at the ceremony.
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