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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
2
Citizens consider how much money leaves Seattle yearly to pay interest on city bonds. The city’s bonded debt tops $1,500,000 and annual interest exceeds $175,000. The text suggests this vast sum could fund a new city hall or several jails, with payments largely abroad.
A January criminal docket shows steady activity with burglars highwaymen and petty thieves. City Attorney De Brulette pushes the smoke makers case to a final ruling. The article condemns unequal treatment of the poor expressman and argues wealth and influence skew justice, noting a corporation may be a target in the nuisance prosecution.
The article warns the United States faces strained Venezuelan relations and possible hidden motives that could pull the country into foreign affairs. It argues the Monroe doctrine restricts US police power and urges action against vice and disorder in cities at home, linking domestic saloons to broader moral concerns.
A Swedish mill girl Clara Wallenthin signs a three year grand opera contract after a life of singing on thread mill floors. Her rise mirrors tales of Christine Nilsson and Jennie Lind showing talent can trump birth. Smoke abatement engines also promise fuel savings and cleaner skies at rail yards.
A theater incident shows society snobs in a box silencing the chatter of common patrons. A man admonishes them to quiet down or leave, urging proper decorum and that a ticket grants only viewing rights. The piece notes bankers dispute Olympia legislation and cites a diseased eye from rubbing dirty bills, with a jab at Castro and German indigestibility.
Mrs. Alice M. Ruble of Denver, a member of the Colorado lower house, earns notice for nominating Teller to the Senate. Born in Vermont, she brings prior statewide effort and commitment to suffrage work, with her father long prominent in politics.
M Gerber of the Lion Clothing House left for a business trip to New York test night. A pleasant dancing party was open Tuesday evening at OW fainter with many young people attending. Miss Margaret Cosgrove and Mr Frank Leonard Wilkin were married this morning at 0 o'clock. Mr and Mrs William A hosted the H A Whi at Feb ruary 3 at their home. The Clionean Club met this afternoon for a climate Nu Prasermity Te making a teen Vellan cade ball to the venue boyy he university. The new club house opening will be the feature. Gertotensen's new class held a reception last night at Christensen hall. Mrs Will H M Parry to entertain the Century Club on Queen Anne hill. The Aristas Club held a dancing party Tuesday evening in Morrison. Mise Mary Lakeo married February 1 at Plymouth church officiated by Rev Martin L Larson.
Washington Feb 5 A general order of the War Department announces officer reassignments Maj Gen Arthur MacArthur to command the Department of California relieving Gen Gr instead Gen John C Bates to relieve MacArthur April 1 Brig Gen James Wade to relieve Gen Davie in the Division of the Philippines by June Brig Gen Leonard Wood to command the Department of Mindanao Brig Gen George Randall to be relieved April 1 and report to the Division of the Philippines Brig Gen Funston assigned to command the Trent of the Columbia Brig Gen Frank Baldwin to relieve Fonston in command of the Colorado Department of the Lakes and to command the Missouri after General Rawaan arrives in the Philippines Summer to proceed to Omaha
The War Department announces William H. Carter will retire from duty with the war board and be reassigned to the commanding general, Division of the Philippines. Brigadier General Wade will become major general on Maj. Gen Hughes retirement in April and will relieve command of the Division of the Philippines in July.
Oil promoting text urges readers to buy stock in Alaska oil firms at current prices. Excerpts mention Alaska Development Co Callana Bay Oil and Fuel Co Alaska Petroleum Co Beech Alaska Central Railway Henrietta Gold Mining Co Great Excelsior Mining Co and others.
Pat Corti, Joan Trigg and three others were jailed by Deputy Sheriff Cook and Bunce after a Sunday riot. Cope and Trigg face vault and battery charges while Corti is accused of assault with intent to commit murder. Deputies Steffin and two others were injured in the clash.
Imports surged in January driven by English and German goods including fire brick and cement. Freight ships arrived in larger numbers along with three liners and substantial raw silk value cited, as police report notes a violent incident involving John Malloy and a man known as Van, with Dr. Wiltshire treating facial injuries.
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