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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1902

Page

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Blockade Not Lifted Amid Venezuelan Turmoil

Dec 29 report from Guaayra notes US Marines landed and no move to end the blockade is seen as necessary. Venezuelan factions resume hostilities near Coro after the armistice, with an indecisive battle as revolutionaries rejoin the coast. The State Department doubts Britain will land more marines and presses for arbitration under The Hague.

Gquayra United States Mnaurgenta Eee Ae Curacao Dee Venesuelan Govef Castro Coro Reoute Riera Washington D.C State Department Neocre la Guayra Bowen Alles Hague Tribunal Adonin

Waterfront unions plan federation on Seattle waterfront

A meeting at Sailors hall reviewed uniting 1406 marine workers into a Waterfront Federation modeled after San Francisco Portland and Atlantic coast unions. Delegates from Longshoremen Sailors Ship Carpenters and Teamsters discussed cautious steps to form a conservative federation to protect smaller unions.

Seattle Federe Sailors’ Union Marine Docks and Union Ship Carpenters and Union Teameters Francisco Portland Atlantic Sailors Hall F. W. Clark C. G Imm A. Morri A. H. Walters BE. Simon Mr. Fletcher Feder

Mrs. Lloyd A. Smith Charged In Swindle Case

Mrs. Lloyd A. Smith, once known as Madame Lucy, faces a warrant for arrest on a swindle count after allegedly fleecing women in an oil stock scheme. Prosecutors say she lured victims with false pretenses, claiming California stock could yield profits, with losses reported and the perpetrator escaping to San Francisco.

San Francisco Lloyd A. Smith Fui Smith

Roosevelt and Roosevelt Duel Amid Sleet Storm

In Washington on December 20 President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt rode horses for two hours while a sleet storm raged. Earlier that night they engaged in a strenuous duel with single sticks and both claim the bout ended in a draw, leaving them scarred and bruised.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Mra. Roosevelt Wood

Mighty explosion rocks Hayside power house

Five hundred pounds of dynamite exploded at the Hayside power house in Bhamokin Pa. early morning. No injuries were reported though windows shattered for a wide area and some walls were damaged.

Bhamokin Hayside

Dissident Foresters Split to Form Modern Order

A faction from the Ancient Order of Foresters has organized the Modern Order of Foresters at a secret meeting. Delegates from several western states participated in the split signaling a new fraternal group with formal aims and structure.

Denver Order of Foresters Modern New Order

London police uncover tied to letter of credit and seized items

Information links two men detained on suspicion to a letter of credit they cannot explain. One man, alias Greenbaum, had a card pocket with the Hurst Club San Francisco address. Pinkevits said the letter of credit belonged to an American and they'd deliver it there. Also found were two opals a gold seal ring and furs.

London Dee Green Greenbaum Hurst Club San Francisco Pinkevits America

Toughs At Postoffice Beset By Crowds On First Avenue

Police urged to disperse a gang of young criminals seen around the post office on First Avenue. They report numerous petty thefts including umbrellas gloves and small items from mail forms within days before Christmas. A news stand owner near the post office claims losses of about six dollars in a single afternoon. Despite complaints, police have not cleared the area of these loiterers.

First Avenue

Kansas City Mexico Orient Rail Chooses Port Stilwell Terminus

The Kansas City Mexico Orient railway ratified a contract with Harriburgh American Steamship Company for a regular passenger and freight service linking the Orient with Port Stilwell Mexico. Stilwell will serve as the line's terminus.

Kanba City Kansas City, México & Orient Railway Harriburg-American Steamerhip Company Regitar Orient Port Stilwell Mexico

Franklin Coal Miner Faces Show Cause In Contempt Charge

George Boice a colored coal miner was arrested in Franklin on a contempt warrant for refusing to pay weekly alimony to his divorced wife. Brought to county jail he had prior Court visits seeking exemption but argued poverty and need for spare change.

Franklin Eie Bually

Police suspect Japanese assailants in footpath stabbing

Police moved detectives to the case after a man named Olgon was found stabbed near Yester Way on Saturday. The victim, injured in the head, was met with a knife attack by men described as Japanese outsiders. Authorities suspect robbery, though funds and watch were not taken. A roomer identified a possible attacker procured a room Friday, while Olgon’s condition and the assailants’ exact motives remain under inquiry.

Yester Way Bullvane Olwon Sullivan Adame Lane Tranger Falor Fremont Olgon Oion Jene Olaon

Curzon Entertained With Barbaric Splendor in India

Curzon and his wife arrive in Delmi India amid royal honors. Native princes greet them at the station with umbrellas held overhead while royal elephants parade. Guards, cavalry, and tens of thousands of native troops restrain crowds as the procession proceeds to the viceroy's palace where Curzon and Kitchener hold a formal reception.

Delmi India Son Saint Durban Rg Courly Curzon Kitchener

Fight Over Estate of Dead Ballard Merchant

Equity court hears motion to confirm Dr Sandborn Martin as administrator of G. Banborn estate valued at about 160000. Walter and Arthur Sanborn, joint admins, face claims of mismanagement and cash-entry gaps. Fidelity & Deposit Co. and attorneys seek release from surety obligations amid allegations of fraud and misreporting.

Walter Sanborn Arthur , Manborn G. 5 Banborn Equity Department Sand Born Martin Fidelity & Deposit Co Maryland Arthur Law Arthur Unborn Martini Arthur Sanborn Waller W. H. Peters Teesidelity & Deposit Co Senessiitehire & Kenaga

Despondent Wife Hopes for Visit as Prison Rules Bind

An 11 year old wife voices misery from confinement in the Northeast tank where she and her partner cannot meet. She laments being jailed and despondent at Christmas as restrictions keep them apart and deny visits.

Nettie Rales

Hill Reinstated in Great Northern Accounting Department

St Paul Dec 2 Watter Hill son of the railroad president was reinstated today in the accounting department after being dismissed before the holidays for inattention to the rule.

Cable accident feared delays Honolulu to Silvertown link

Cable officials in San Francisco fear an accident has struck the Hawaii to Silvertown line and wait for word from the Silvertown since Friday. Completion signal expected any minute but rough seas could hamper land and sea cable connections.

San Francisco Honoolulu Silvertown Ette

Money to Loan Timber Lands

A public notice about loans for timber lands outlines financing options and terms. It lists the lender, collateral expectations, and eligibility, inviting applicants to inquire for rates and repayment schedules.

Eva Humbert Released After Swindle Suspicions

In Paris on December 29 Eva Humbert was conditionally released and placed under surveillance at her grandmother’s. Police believe she was not involved in the swindles as she lacked authority over any transactions. A disturbance occurred as officers escorted a prisoner from a crowded venue amid tense exchanges. guns were drawn but none recovered.

Paris Eva Humbert

Policeman Suppresses Threat in Japanese Den Rescue

Police officer Claud Bannick intervened as a confrontation erupted in a Japanese resort at Fourth Avenue and Main Street around 1 am. He chased a suspect wielding a revolver, preventing what could have been a murder. jailer John Sercett arrived to assist and save Bannick from potential harm.

Claud Bannick Tenderloin John Sercett Bakaa Peter Eliy Non Bannick Fourth Avenue Main Street Mato Hie Tim Hannick

Supreme Court Dismisses Appealed Criminal Cases

On motion by Prosecuting Attorney Fulton, the following cases appealed to the supreme court but not yet perfected have been dismissed: Ed. Roberta robbery, John Gil rt grand larceny, m Halley ery, Joseph Burke highway robbery, Marry Bevington grand far ceny.

Fulton Supreme Court Roberta John Gilrt M Halley Joseph Burke Marry Bevington

James D Scott Dead From Self Inflicted Gunshot

James D Scott, 68, was found dead in his bed by his son J W Scott in Seattle after a self inflicted gunshot wound. A 38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver lay in his right hand and the bullet pierced his temple. The death is considered suicide after years of illness and despondency. Scott had recently suffered neuralgia and a lung ailment and had lived with his son and daughter in law. The revolver belonged to his son and had been kept in the house for years.

Beatt Smith & Wesson Wiltsie Bonney & Stewart Scott Seattle J. W. Scott Tech Capital City

Water Shut Off for Main Replacement at Key Avenues

Water service will be interrupted tomorrow from 9 a.m. until noon while crews connect a new main. The outage affects Denny Way between Bummit Avenue and Broadway, Harvard Avenue from Denny Way to Olive Street, and Harvard between Denny Way and Republican.

Denny Way Bummit Avenue Broadway Harvard Avenue Olive Street Harvard Sons

Actual Cost Display Clarifies Pricing Assertions

A note explains pricing at cost and allows display of cost marks to substantiate claims about value. The statement emphasizes transparency and flexibility in showing actual expenses.

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