13 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
1
City councilmen urge municipal ownership of a proposed Cedar River electric lighting plant. Speakers argue the project would provide cheap, reliable power, reduce city dependence on private utilities, and pay for itself through savings and increased lamp deployment.
An organization of millers with about twenty thousand concerns was formed today with headquarters planned for Chicago or Minneapolis and branches in New York and Cincinnati. The group aims to secure concessions and legislation beneficial to millers and denies an imminent price rise, though a proposal to halt price cuts was admitted by a prominent Minneapolis Miller. Secrecy surrounds the proceedings, with many barred from the meeting chambers, fueling belief of a close combine forming.
Washington February 13 The nation debates policy shifts as records on English and American wartime attitudes surface. Officials state the state department will publish the controversy prompted by a German publication and the silence of Amy Pauncefote.
Baron a Es de Constant, the French diplomat and delegate, arrives New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. He plans to deliver a memorial on France’s behalf in Washington and to visit Chicago before meeting President Roosevelt.
Reports from Silverton Colorado indicate a quiet boycott by all union laborers against businesses run by Chinese or Orientals. No violence has occurred but a protest was filed with Secretary Hay alleging threats and requesting state protection for Chinese residents.
Mitchell of Oregon addressed the senate in Washington on the Philippines tariff bill. He argued that existing conditions do not justify applying to insular possessions the same rules used for foreign countries and said the United States need not enter treaties or regulations with Cuba that could affect American interests.
This afternoon and tonight in Seattle and vicinity expect fair to possibly showery skies with light to fresh southeast winds. Berths are secured on the Nome City for passengers of the beached Hertha, and they will board the steamers on the next sailing.
The Star defends a municipal lighting plant arguing it would sharply reduce charges for public and private lighting. It cites Michigan and Jacksonville cases, estimating surpluses from commercial lighting and lower rates, with evidence that public plant costs can be far below private firms.
The steamer Umatilla of the Pacific Coast Company sailed this morning for Sannelaco carrying 92 passengers and no general cargo. Many ladies were aboard and friends gathered on the dock to bid them farewell.
Deaths reported include Er R Fournie aged 40 at Providence hospital and a Puget Sound Navy yard draughtsman Geo Gillette who died at Beattle General hospital after paralysis. An unidentified woman found under Grant street bridge was buried at county farm. Anna McGuire age 2 died at 1219 Aloha street. funeral by Collins Sherman Foley Co. tomorrow at Sacred Heart church then Calvary.
Adj Jan Freyer, a prominent VOA officer, has arrived in the city from San Francisco on his way to Chicago. He aids Col. William Fielding and the central regiment of Volunteers after a lengthy tour of the South and West.
The eighth annual ball of the Seattle Police Relief Association is set for Thursday evening February 20 at the Armory. Detective C. Tennant, Sergeant M. Powers, and Jailer C. J. Grant lead the arrangement committee as plans amp up.
Prominent Southern evangelist Sam P Jones is slated to preach in this city between June 10 and 20 with several meetings. He is expected to stay two days and nights and will speak at one of the city’s largest churches after extensive talks with Rev Edwin A and his organizers.
affidavit from A J Erisman alleges the Clancys use city officials to run blackjack games in the First ward. He claims payments to police and mayor, with rooms at a number of sites, and ongoing protection for a monthly rent as long as gambling continued. The document portrays political pressure amid mayoral and Republican party maneuvering.
In a late third act surprise during Rupert of Henteau at the Grand, King Leighton of Auritania leaps onto the doorsill and swings above the stage amid cheering. The Black Eiphberg, hidden at the lighting board, triggers the stunt, delivering a dramatic peril for the monarch as the audience roars.
Renton city council set a 10 mill levy Nov 12 for the new municipality. Citizens fear one year collection delay while the tax collector pushes for immediate payment. Councilman Harold Hans faces censure over an unclear ordinance. Hana denies involvement, saying he was only president pro tem when the measure passed.
The anniversary of Lincoln's birth was observed with morning school exercises and talks. Banks and offices closed. Lane Street Presbyterian church holds services. Dr. Matthews spoke. Weinhagen benefit concert at Germania hall raises funds to return to Germany. Parsons to lecture on municipal utilities at Y M C A club. Seattle plans new flat buildings on Columbia street with 27,400 cost. John Mize files $5,000 city injury claim on Minor avenue near Roy Street.
A brief note records the Nechthouse tender at Mansaptta port during a scheduled coastal visit. The fragment notes an offshore pier presence and structured port activity without detailing outcomes or dates.
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