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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1903
Page
3
A heated session ends with a committee of the whole voting to adjourn after the bill to establish an elective railroad commission is rejected. The measure, debated amid protests and roll call pressure, may return in a different form as political maneuvering continues.
A bitter nine month dispute ends as Pacific Sailors Union negotiates for six boats lining up to sail again. Benecta and other vessels will resume voyages from Seattle on January 2 under new arrangements with ship owners and the union.
In a pending assessment, the Center of Commerce advocates amendments. The chamber seeks council action to limit focal improvements to a set percentage of assessed valuation, capping at around a third of the property value.
In Olympia on February 17 the house commission overturned Speaker Hare's morning ruling. The question to postpone indefinitely failed on a viva voce vote 49 to 41, blocking the bill from advancing to a second reading.
The document outlines consent thresholds for approving changes to the assessed valuation of abutting property. It specifies that 36 percent to a certain upper limit requires one fourth of resident property owners, while higher thresholds require three fourths. Amendments will be submitted for tomorrow's approval and, if approved, forwarded to Olympia with recommendations.
E Long explains that reports misstate the Bal tard bank affairs. He claims about 25000 dollars in real estate is not included in the published assets.
John Cort, manager of the Northwest Theatrical Association, signed a contract with Harry Hayward of the Auditorium for afternoon performances. The agreement outlines terms under which Mr Hayward will perform at the house.
The Burtington theft is confessed by Cote and George Howard who took $375 and overlooked thousands in cash. Jury awards total damages to Warren avenue property owners amounting to $4625 with Hive Stewart granted $4000.
A confusing account says Patrolman Brown faced an incident yesterday with Chief Sullivan present. Brown attempted to intervene in a brawl between two groups at a public area and reportedly subdued one participant.
North Dakota newspapermen on a Northwest tour arrive in Seattle around noon. They meet a Metalle Fresh Club committee and visit Puget Sound Navy Yard in the afternoon. An evening hotel reception hosts Seattle residents and ND guests, with a city ride planned for visitors the next morning.
Sheriff Cudthee orders arrest of W. W. De Long, former Mallard Bank official, as a warrant issued last week is executed. Deputy Ballard serves the warrant after De Long evades earlier service. Depositors push for action amid ongoing claims and a planned court order Thursday.
The February noon session saw a small fire in the northeast public corridor of the House building. An employee noted crossed wires igniting insulation, smoke spread briefly, but water brigades extinguished the blaze with little damage.
The public meeting of Seattle's corporations committee, originally set for tomorrow evening to consider the Cataract company amendment, has been postponed to Friday night. Citizens urged to attend and express desire for cheaper light and power. ballots to be mailed to the clerk of the city council.
Revenue officers and guards pursue smugglers in Port Blakeley area after a revenue launch escorted by customs inspectors to the city yesterday morning. Details of the find remain unclear.
Arthur Croghan files in superior court alleging his wife Buadte Croahan has at times been cruel and indifferent to his efforts for a modest share of support. He claims she has threatened and struck him with garden rakes and objects in cold weather, while seeking custody of their two children aged eight and ten.
A steamer incident notes a theft of a bicycle from Lehinosuke by a resident of Himoekurunmacake sold for seven shillings. Police later caught the offender. Another report: Aurant Johnson, intoxicated, broke his arm at a Piret avenue saloon and was taken to Wayside Mission hospital by patrol wagon.
An advertising snippet urges readers to invest in Alaska Central and other named firms including Texeda Gold Mines and Henrietta with promises of quick profits. It touts stock purchases and collecting stocks for quick sale, mentioning numerous small company names and a call to buy more now.
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