18 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
1
Five jurors in Beattle conduct a secret grand jury inquiry into city council graft and police bribery schemes. Witnesses include Sabana F Cotterill and L B Youngs as the panel plans further hearings with deputies and additional subpoenas.
Testimony reveals attempts to adjourn the grand jury and whitewash city graft probes. Witnesses including former council members and an accountant describe bribery, franchise money, and police corruption amid conflicting statements, with adjournment and investigation ongoing.
A sketchy note describes paving along a main road between avenues with a sewer project. The committee refers to a contract and immediate street work, with powers granted to proceed and start within a few days if funds and approvals align. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse into precise terms.
Feb 18 dispatch notes several energy failures and utility disruptions across the region as residents endure shortages and officials investigate the cause of the natural gas service outages.
Mrs Marah Tharp, mother of Mamie Tharp, swore out a warrant in Justice Cain s court for the arrest of Jasper Kemp on a rape charge. The offense is alleged to have occurred on or about Feb 6 in the city, with the girl under 18. Kemp is accused of illicit relations with a minor. A separate report notes a man from 1928 Seventh Avenue reporting neighborhood youths throwing stones and breaking a front window.
Attorneys for James Tuten argue police responsibility in the death of L A Booth. Coroner Hoye testifies Booth died from a severe blow to the head, possibly from a sandbag, as witnesses describe a violent confrontation after a saloon incident. Prosecution witnesses recount Booth's beating and the police transport to the sidewalk, with conflicting accounts from LeCount and others.
A court ruled that a Ballard franchise ordinance improperly described the municipal lighting and water provisions. The title only mentions granting rights to Kelly to erect poles and string lines, not the broader authorizations.
A Monday meeting discussed forfeiting the Nesforth Improvement contract and the Grace Thin Street project due to alleged negligence. The board directed a bill to complete the contract and referred it to the street committee. Also listed are marriage notices for residents of Meattie, Bertil Breexe and Hannah Higden both of Beattie, Frank Cooper and Fran Jels of New York.
Mrs Florence Mutt was granted a divorce from George Putt by Superior Judge Morrie for desertion. She receives $500 permanent alimony and $304 monthly defendant's expenses, plus court-ordered clothing. Hugh Willitame of Mellard was denied the right to intervene in the bank case.
Mai Hingham announces sealed points through March 10 for 1400 tons of hay bound for Beattie Tacoma destined for analysis. The Senator arrived from Han Weanemee bringing a rough passage up the coast suffering fierce seas from Cape Flattery to Cape Bianca.
George F. Latthe, a farmer near Weedland, admits in Justice Gliese court his attraction to aged women and his intent to sue for divorce from his wife. He reveals multiple marriages to much older widows and says he cannot refuse when they ask to marry. He ends with a note that loneliness led to his third marriage and potential prison time.
A clipped dispatch notes Germany plans to press naval demands while asserting Monroe Doctrine limits on debt. An unnamed official says Americans recognize the need to collect due payments, signaling tension over tribute and national interest.
Mt Clair hotel in Port Huron Mich burned after midnight. One employee missing and presumed burned in a wall cave in. Two others seriously injured. Damages around $100000. Hotel at corner of Sixth Avenue and James Street.
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