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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1903

Page

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Diplomatic Push Over Venezuelan Crisis Near The Hague

A British and German diplomatic team conferred with Minister Bowen as allies press for preferential credit shares. Bowen indicated opposition to favored treatment while warning that a peace time blockade and port bombardment would set dangerous precedent. The issue shifts toward a possible Hague reference with U S and creditor nations backing Bowen's stance.

Ington D.C Bowen Hague Tribunal For Setor Michael Herbert Yor Sternbe Howen Triple Alliance Venesuela Bowen Re Porta Mritien London Winter Howen United States France Holland Berghum Denmark Spain Norway Sweden Hague

Popular Loan Plan Aims to Fund Seattle Power Plant

Advocates push a $400,000 bond measure to finance a Cedar power plant and associated distribution system in Seattle. The plan seeks local investment, with bonds offered in small denominations to attract citizens and reduce reliance on a power monopoly.

Seattle Cedar T Pear Wil Geporita Colummne Tampa City & Position Resaea

Meet Mr Ankeny at Butler Hotel Reception

Senator elect Levi Ankeny and his wife hosted a public reception yesterday at the Butler hotel parlors. Several hundred attendees, mostly ladies and gentlemen, enjoyed informal introductions and small talks about society. Ankeny expressed that Senate service should benefit the nation and equal treatment for all factions.

Levi Ankeny Mr. Ankeny Butler Hotel Ankeny States Senate Walla Welle

Ex prize fighter Leedham arrested on robbery charge

Jack Leetham known as a has been fighter was arrested by police at Geo Leighton station on suspicion of robbing two showgoers George Redmond and John Keys. Keys found about $100 missing after noting a $1 loan and a $20 gold piece was found on Leedham.

Jack Leetham Pétice Geo. Leighton George Redmond John Keys Loedharm Keys Leighton Leedham

Savoy Denied Draw Down on License Refund

City council rejected Heinrich Pros. rebate request of 400 dollars for unused Savoy theater license tied to the Goo Goo Byes site at Second Ave S and Main St. The Savoy, among venues closed amid grand jury probes into state law violations, faced surprise from council members at seeking a refund for privileges not allowed under the law.

Cornell Heinrich Pros Savoy Theater Second Avenue South Main Street Savoy Grand Jury

Sues for damages in Balman Bay Shingle case

Hugo Kath sues Balman Bay Shingle company for 5676 dollars. The suit is set for hearing in the superior court today before Judge Griffin. Kath alleges injuries from machinery at Ranaietad factory where beams were cut.

Hugo Kath Balman Bay Firiff Kath Ranaietad Wivennee

Burglars Try Broadway James Street Residences

Several attempts to enter homes around Broadway and James street failed as intruders were frightened away. Attempts targeted a residence at Broadway and another home belonging to Geo. F. Zimmerman at 1110 James street. No arrests were reported.

Broadway James Street Geo. F. Zimmerman

City Council Rejects Liquor License Transfer Bid

On recommendation of the police license and revenue committee the city council rejected Arcade Armse a Menu’s request to transfer its liquor license at the Arlington Hotel located at 1215 First Avenue. J B Auld Arlington and others involved faced claims related to a $900 city license default and an $800 unpaid difference tied to a new $1.08 license law effective time.

Police Net Sight Armsea Ite Liquoricense Wehrfrita Arineton Hotel First Avenue Kieller Aads J. B. Auld Arlington Tony Ig Ehre Roo Encape Auld

Plague Guard Approved to Prevent Bubonic Outbreak

A conference among Dr Yooun Nelson and Mew of the estate board of health and city health authorities led the state board to back the city board in guarding against bubonic plague. Funds were approved to transport Dr J B Booth to San Francisco and back to report on the plague conditions.

Dre. ‘Yooun Nelson Estate Board of Health J. Bi. Booth Fan Francisco Dr. Booth California

Miners Present Rebuttal Evidence Before Anthracite Commission

Philadelphia Feb. 3. Rebuttal evidence is presented before the anthracite commission with Justice of the Peace McKelvey as chief witness. He conceded bias in favor of the strikers and faced sharp cross-examination by Jo Gray. Other testimony suggested strikers generally pledged to obey the law.

Philadelphia Justice of the Peace McKelvey Jo Gray Etrikers

Union Molders Secure Work After Strike

The Moran's machine shops union tram moulders, twelve workers, left after a nine hour day was refused and have since found jobs at other local foundries. Four union men remaining were replaced, and Moran brothers with Pacific Iron Works of Fremont are the only local foundries not complying with union demands.

Moran Oeity Clared Moran Brothers Moran Hirose, Company Pacific Iron Works Fremont Ithe Union

Alaska boundary treaty questions sent to the Senate

The president sent to the Senate the draft boundary treaty outlining how to settle the Alaska boundary dispute. The fourth article lists questions about the starting point of the line, channel definitions, courses from start to Port Channel, and how to measure inland water boundaries under the 1825 convention.

Washington Alaska Senate Port Channel Portland Séth Horth Rence Greenwich Netto Russia Tissere Sein Runor

Beattie Manufact Association seeks CAT franchise reform

Prominent business leaders petition Seattle City Council to amend the Cataract Company franchise to permit construction and lower power rates. Mayor Humes endorses relief, citing the petitioners and many firms backing cheaper power and a cap of 16 cents per kilowatt hour. Signers include Macdougall Southwick Standard Furniture, Pacific Coast Company, Beattie Bank, and numerous local merchants.

City Council Seattle Beattie Manufact Association Coumpany Humes Mames Tuition Ted Rmite Board of Public Works Cownell Neral Busines Tome Macdougall & Southwick Standard Furniture C. Mike & Piper Co Cal- Carpet Co Baker @ Hicharde Stewart & Holmer Drug Co Fieet National Bank the Bean American Plank Denagine Land Company Center Horse Pacific Coast Company Bank of Commerce Beattie Bank H. Nordhoff & Co

Smoke Nuisance Appeals Delayed By City Court

Seattle smoky nuisance cases drag through the morning session as defendants seek time to procure expert testimony. Witnesses describe black coal smoke from Power House sites on street, M street, and downtown areas, while city attorneys push for prompt action and convictions.

George Jacob Furth Seattle Rhetric Company Post Street Power House Madison M Street Puget Sound Walis City Bruler Chapin Auddes Seattle Bieche Company City Oy Mill Company It Paving Company Seattle K Company

Island event to entertain 200 sportsmen on 6000 acre site

A note outlines a Saturday and Sunday gathering on a 6000 acre island amid the Columbia river, with 10 000 rab te noted and Dr C P Thom of Bpokane to lead a party. Managers plan to entertain 200 sportsmen. the island spans six miles by one mile and is 76 miles from Walla Walla, reached by BR and N railroad.

C. P. Thom Bpokane Columbia River Walla Walle Oo. BR. & N. Railroad

Tagoma Legislator Attacks University in Olympia

In the Washington House Masterday of Pierce County attacked the state university over funding. A Rainey bill would credit lands from old university land sales to the university, while an Easterday amendment would place the first 160000 from future university funds to the general fund to repay a prior appropriation. The fight delayed until 2 pm. The Lewis bill criminalizing possession of slot machines neared passage despite opposition. Senate business was light with discussions on venereal disease and sanitary conditions in bakeries.

Olympia Pierce County State University Yasterday University Easterday Cole King County Lewis Cometech Levy Senate Moore Pamerees

Bremerton Scandal in the Legislature

Bremerton's townsite magnate Bremer faces Cote's bill to ban liquor sales within one mile of Bremerton and a naval yard area. Proponents cite Admiral Sterling letter revelations. Bremer vows strong opposition, arguing conditions have improved and the measure would wipe out Bremerton.

Olympia Cote Beattie Wiliam Cremerton Frank LP. Lewis Olympia Hotel Bremer Bremerton At 4 Yard Navy Yard Cole King County Admiral Sterling Navy San Francisco

King's Secretary Knollys Seeks Rest After Mild Illness

London Feb 1 Central News reports that King’s secretary Knollys has issued a bulletin stating he is suffering a mild attack of influenza and is not expected to appear in public for at least a week.

London Knollys Jaiew Nuenga

Coroners Jury Probes Jersey Central Rail Disaster

A coroner s jury of prominent men met to gauge the feasibility of the Jersey Central railway disaster inquiry. Charlee Fisk of New York heads the panel as foreman. railway general manager, train dispatcher, and several operators are subpoenaed. Barrington, a colored barber jailed on a witness issue, faces a habeas hearing today. Harrington s wife is accused of trying to murder him.

Plainfield Jersey Central Charlee Fisk Fisk Banking House New York Deepatcher See Barrington Eliza Bell Harrington

Marriage Licenses List for Beattle and Nearby Areas

The notice lists marriages involving Frank Wilkins and M ret Bongrove both 27 Beattle, John Conly 36 and Josie Haine 24 South Dakota, Wm Anderson and N L McCutcheon Beattie, Ralph Wallace 36 and Mors Curteet 23 Beattle, Merman Lewis and May Moore Beattle, George Lawy 47 and Mrs Sophie White 87 Beattle. Chicago wheat price reported at 7 81 8.

Frank Wilkins M Ret Bongrove Beattice John Conly Josie Haine South Dakota Wm. Anderson N. L. McCutcheon Beattie Ralph Wallace Mors Curteet Beattle Merman Lewis May Moore Seattle George Lawy Mra Sophie White Beate

Easterdays bill targets delinquent property certificates

Legislature debated a bill limiting certificates of delinquency to after months, shifting interest to the county. A floor brawl by Johnston and a tie vote 44 27 marked the tax delinquency reform. Tolman’s petition threshold for municipal referenda faced resounding opposition and procedural blocking by Heinrich and others.

Wade Yasterday Arama Johnston Perry Representative Jones Committee On Revenue and Taxation Senate Tolman Heinrich of Seattiie Beattie Thenan Heinrich King County Committee On Municipal Corporations Tolmann

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