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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
5
A colossal blizzard raged across New York and the Midwest, causing ferry disruptions, numerous fires, and a nationwide cold wave. Severe wind, darkness, and record low temperatures left cities shut down and traffic crippled, with multiple buildings damaged and utilities strained.
A sharp cold wave left Omaha and much of Nebraska and Iowa with temperatures well below zero. The mercury slid about 35 degrees yesterday and overnight, leaving morning readings several degrees under freezing in several locations.
Reports from Cincinnati and across Ohio note a fierce ice storm and dropping temperatures with the coldest winter readings. Knoxville and Memphis record near or below zero to twenty degrees, with a bitter north wind intensifying the chill. In Lima, Charles Wiechenmyer, a wealthy contractor, was found dead frozen in a snow drift near his home.
The cold wave extends southward from St. Louis affecting Missouri, Northern Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky with intensifying low temperatures and persistent wintry conditions.
At a board of works session, J W Fitts misread a bid for the Nineteenth avenue project causing a bid mix up. The board postponed opening all bids for two weeks to resolve the confusion amid contractor concerns of unfair advantage. A later site visit examined a Sixth avenue slide affecting Pitts work.
In Boston Light Channel, the steamship Dewey and Clyde liner Kiowa collided. The Kiowa sank almost immediately and a panic ensued aboard. The Dewey was badly damaged and towed to port while a nearby tug rescued all crew from the sinking Kiowa.
A workman named Fitzgerald was killed and several others badly injured in a Bath Beach electric subway caisson collapse this morning. Of the injured, two are fatally hurt.
County treasurer McConnaughy ordered the dismissal of ten longtime staffers effective January 1. Names include Wright Appleton Cotchett Winslow Shaecht Dodge Wall Boggs Parks Portway. Deputized chief deputy Ben Levy delivered notices. McConnaughy has been less visible in the office recently amid threats of political reshuffling and rival nomination ambitions.
William Brady, a working man, was found unconscious and robbed near Riley's Arcade theater in the new Tenderloin district. He named HM Manney as the assailant from the prior night, with Brady claiming a $5 watch and $1 cash were taken. Manley denies robbery, but remains jailed as Brady recovers and agrees to testify.
In Boston harbor the General Poe, largest dredger, suddenly sank in the afternoon while being towed. Three men, George Coombs a government employee, William O’Neill and Thomas Jones blacksmiths, drowned. Thirteen men were aboard. ten were rescued. Cause of the plunge remains unknown.
A man was knocked down by Patrolman Bannick on First Avenue this morning and remained in serious condition this afternoon. Police report unclear details and investigation continues.
The seventy eighth victim in Butler Pennsylvania died in the morning as typhoid fever continued to claim lives. Five deaths occurred the previous day while local care for the sick improved but disease control remains difficult.
A festive Christmas day was enjoyed at the Good Shepherd House where Sisters thank friends for their generous remembrance of the orphans under their care. The spirit of giving highlighted the holiday as the orphans received gifts and kindness from supporters.
Burglars forced entry at the Harmon department store and stole fenlekine silk and jewelry valued at several thousand dollars during a late night break in. Police investigated the incident as a significant theft with multiple high value items taken from the premises.
Judge Tallman signed an order releasing Abe Offteta from Stellacoom asylum. The one year old, still ill, will be cared for at home by his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Offield of Georgetown after a petition asserting they can provide proper care.
The body of Phillip Wentz secretary of the Wentz Shoe Company and long missing for months was found hanging in an empty boxcar suspended from the ceiling by fence wire. Relatives suspect murder while the coroner says he took his own life.
A Dec 26 report from Nova Vremya warns of Chinese plots to aid Japan against Russia. It cites General Mar and Viceroy King as leaders, notes Chinese troops in target practice, and says many Chinese immigrants travel to Manchuria while arms are hidden, suggesting China could decide the campaign outcome.
In St Petersburg on December 24 officials maintain Russian proposals in the Far Eastern affair are not liberal, making further concessions unlikely. The statement signals cautious diplomacy amid ongoing negotiations.
From Washington DC December 26 dispatch reports insurgents marching on San Domingo from Macoris as the cruiser Newport arrives and the German fleet is due. Macoris insurgents back Jiminez for president while Clyde liner passengers describe a seething riot and political chaos with communications down and business at a standstill.
Miss Lillian Bennett, who planned to marry Ambrose Good, learned of his death in the Connellville wreck aboard the Cedric as it arrived from England. Her brother secured a bond for her support. she heads to McKeesport for the funeral. Twelve victims remain unidentified in the Balti & Ohio wreck. William L Buchanan presented credentials as U.S. minister to Panama.
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