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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1902
Page
4
Gov Taft, before the Philippine committee, discusses deportations to Guam and alleged murders by insurgents who aided Americans. He cites reports of whippings and waterboarding, but says Americans did not initiate such practices, blaming retaliation for Filipino offenses.
Brigadier General Charles King U S A arrives by Northern Pacific train and is greeted by Washington Volunteers Association officers and local veterans. He praises Puget Sound winter weather and reports good health after gaining 45 pounds in the Philippines. A public reception at the Rainier Grand hotel is set for 3 to 6 p m today with attendance expected from local veterans.
The steamers George E Starr and Dode clash while crossing Puget Sound waters. Passengers abandon ship to rail after a near disaster last Saturday near Fairhaven. Dode owner C E Curtis condemns George E Starr and vows to notify inspectors with witnesses ready.
Announcement that Saturday night service on James Street and Madison Street lines will feature double headers to handle heavier travel on these branches.
A local retailer assures customers that its prices are competitive with the West and invites personal visits to prove it. The message emphasizes value and urges direct comparison to dispel beliefs of higher costs elsewhere.
In Olympia on February 4 Governor Mc Bride urged contractor Goss and the capitol commission to proceed with the new capitol building. He said disputes should be settled by specifications and courts after completion if needed and promised possible relief if market changes cause losses. The commission excluded press at 3 pm to hear the contractor’s claims. a decision was to be made that afternoon.
A revolutionary steamer named Liberatadore is reported sunk while under repair at Port Colombia after reportedly being attacked by a Venezuelan gunboat. The incident underscores tensions in regional waters and potential shifts in rebel activity.
Miss Leona Hamilton a leading member of the Murray and Mack company wed W H Myers advance agent of the Rupert of Hentzsau company yesterday afternoon. Sat night at the Third Avenue theater the orchestra played Mendelssohn Wedding March and the Lohengrin wedding march to honor the couple.
San Francisco hosts delegates from across the state for the California Federation of Women's Clubs biennial. The convention starts with a preliminary meeting at Golden Gate hall this afternoon and runs through Friday. Tugmen report a weasel raft sighting in the straits while captains tow in schooners Eric from Callao and Klickitat from Honolulu, plus the ship West Lothian and vessels Comet and Annie Larsen en route to Quartermaster harbor for repairs.
Moore Investment Company assigns labor only 366000 contract to T Comba for the new Arcade building on Second Avenue. Renton brick yard to supply 2 000 000 bricks. J M Byrens of Buffalo opens an architect’s office here. Mayor Humes receives praise letter for Rev M A Matthews now in Beattie at First Presbyterian church.
The Republicans in the Sixth precinct of the Ninth ward will meet in the Sunday school tent near Green Lake this evening.
Hog cholera rages in Pendleton causing disastrous livestock losses. Thieves entered the Richard Winsor residence at Sixth Avenue and Lenora Street last night and stole two overcoats.
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