02 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
1
The Star urges passage of the Direct Primary Bill, touting public support and labeling opponents as grafters. It urges readers to cut out a coupon and mail it to their senator and representatives, aiming to pressure Olympia to pass the reform. The piece casts opposition as self-serving and asks voters to act now.
A severe cold wave sweeps Chicago and the Midwest with temperatures near 14 to 24 below zero. Five deaths occur in street cold as fires flare and neighborhoods suffer. surrounding states report 30 below in Miles City and widespread subzero readings. No relief expected for days.
In Reading Pennsylvania on February 2, more than 1,600 letters and 200 petitions bearing numerous names were sent to Governor Penny. The action represents a broad citizen appeal on an unspecified issue, highlighting organized public pressure amid ongoing state concerns.
In the recent fighting the Japanese left wing was repulsed with heavy losses. An artillery duel continues at the center. Russians maneuver between Sandiapu and Shakeepa aiming to flank the Japanese. Later figures show Russians suffered about 13 000 killed and wounded.
Federal officers uncovered a local conspiracy plan to defame Justice by accusing Micmey Heney of lewd conduct with Marie Ware. Witnesses testified conspirators sought to draw Heney to Ware’s rooms and swear to sightings. Grand jury summoned several figures including John Hall and Marie Ware. Also noted, Spokane avenue improvement funding and a noninjury railroad collision in Seattle.
W J Byrth, general agent for the Great Northern, Cincinnati, and B B Clark, Detroit agent, arrived to study local freight and passenger operations. They will meet city business leaders to foster closer business relations.
Sacramento district attorney announced he will defer issuing warrants against four senators named Bunkers Eimmons Wright and French awaiting grand jury action February 7. The accused met with their lawyers to discuss defense lines while under surveillance by office detectives.
New York Feb 2 After a conference this afternoon officials announced no strike among subway employees. The parties reached an amicable settlement. Miss Edna Daphne Radcliffe of Bellingham visited Miss Gladys E. Melvin at 2026 Terry Avenue and returned home last evening.
Report from St Petersburg notes workers moved to tears by the czar's remarks and a sense he will honor promises. Observers say many blame Father Gapon. some workers ready to resume agitation later. Also, a California suit awarded 2250 dollars for meat lost with the Topeka. Repairs to Five Presbyterian church winded to be finished in three weeks with temporary accommodations and an evening prayer meeting planned.
Within the last week, on behalf of Kate Edwards, Pechet was sentenced to a death penalty after a petitioners protest against the hanging of the woman.
The forecast calls for tonight and Friday to be probably fair with brisk north winds. The high pressure system moving through the central states keeps temperatures cool, with mornings remaining near 43 to 45 degrees across the region.
The Montamba volcano 20 miles inland near Lake Nicaragua erupts after 30 years of quiet. ash and lava pour from the crater while cinders rain on nearby towns. Families flee from base areas and coffee plantations are ruined raising panic in Leon as the fate of residents remains unknown.
Odessa reports indicate M. Galovani will recover after a revolu tionist shooting. The assailant remains unidentified and warns that police officials face danger. City life is reported quiet.
In St Petersburg Senator Zuerev resigns from censorship. Reports on the czar granting a constitution are denied by informed sources who expect reforms but maintain tighter press control. Elsewhere in Warsaw workers plan to resume after fund drives aid striker families amid apolitical demands.
Paymaster E. C. Gudger en route from the aerial squadron to Washington and Englishman Arthur Boyce fought over a woman aboard the steamer Korea arriving from the Orient. Boyce was badly beaten. The navy department will be notified.
The Caledonian club and Clan MacKenzie stage a Scottish themed evening at the Grand Opera House with Highland dances kilts bagpipes and poems. Local Scots Dow Meikle Stirrat Leslie Wetherspoon McHaffie and others expected to appear. Also notes on the steamer Garonne libel response and Weber murder trial delay due to juror illness in Auburn California.
The body of Martin Wiggs, a fisherman with the San Juan Fish Company, was recovered near the company dock shortly before 2 pm. He had reportedly drowned days earlier from his boat, and a search failed to locate him until the surface of the water. Wiggs had fished the sound for years and the cause of death remains a mystery.
The Steamer Santa Barbara of the L. H. Gray fleet sailed from San Francisco to Seattle with a full passenger list and a cargo of merchandise. The ship resumes the Seattle to California route after five months off the run to meet growing trade. In port, it will take return cargo and lumber from mills. Separately, Miss Berlinda Ghent, guided by George Hunt, hosted a surprise birthday party for her at 1518 Twenty-second Avenue South with games and lunch.
Dr W J Leyds, former Boer funds treasurer now practicing law in Utrecht, Holland, will swear allegiance to Britain and return to South Africa. Four Lewis and Clark buildings employ about 175 workers seeking eight hour day and $3.50 wages as guards surround the government building during a strike. picket E Stevenson was severely injured attempting to breach the guard.
February 2 report from Portland Oregon notes a serious strike affecting local labor. Details are sparse in the fragment, with no clear union name or outcome provided.
A strike began in Batou Caucasia yesterday and spread, with troops patrolling the streets to keep order as workers join the action.
In Warsaw, actual persons killed in the strike were buried today with twenty one bodies still unidentified. Relatives may bury their dead as the conflict between strikers and a criminal element resulted in many criminals killed and hundreds wounded. The strikers blame the looting for discrediting the movement.
St. Petersburg February 2 The ministry committee report on the emperor's December ukase favors enlarging Senate powers over ministers and proposes a low level administrative tribunal connected with the Senate to implement the changes It is stated on good authority based on the committee's findings.
The Jefferson steamer sails for Skagway and Southeastern Alaska carrying a large passenger list to various regions of Alaska. Notable travelers include Frank Cleary and Dawson newcomer Cleary Creek namesake. W. B. Courant of the Juneau Record Miner aboard. George Yott returns to the Klondike to resume claim preparations. The voyage also includes a substantial cargo of supplies for the trip north.
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