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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
1
Early returns from precincts show Himes leading in several wards with a strong delegate count. Paul trails in multiple districts as results from the Fifth and Seventh wards indicate Himes gathering support and momentum toward the convention.
Floods of nearly unprecedented scale sweep eastern provinces of Turkey. Heavy rain and rising waters destroy villages, sweep away houses, and cause many fatalities. Dozens are missing as rescue efforts struggle against ongoing downpours.
Prominent Rev and officials chaired a Seattle convention outlining allegiance to the National Prohibition party. The platform calls for city ownership of the electric plant and a sustained power system. Everett Sith Speaks as candidates for mayor and city offices are listed by ward with committees to name the ninth ward.
Gregg and Fred Wyatt lead a pugilist card at Georgetown bicycle park tonight. The evening promises a hotly contested glove contest with several bouts on the slate.
Protests by UUUMEN in masque at Home camp Woodmen of the World stage a masquerade ball tonight. Lauben's band will provide music as a feature of the evening. A splendid list of prizes for best and original costumes includes a ladies umbrella and a gold heart box among others. Named participants Ed. 1 Weller Chas Lin z Williams George A Wright Fritz A L Chas Reraman A 4 Wallace A J Carey participate in the costume contest.
Frank H. Paul appeared in the comptroller's office smiling as he said he had given up the fight. He noted friends urged him to run while another man pressed for him to run. He added that the decision on his name would be left to his supporters and later his friends announced they would bring his name before the convention.
Paris dispatch reports a brutal clash between troops and rioters near Barcelona. About 600 killed or wounded as strikers attacked during a conflict that left much of the town razed by looting and fires. Madrid fears cabinet resignations as riots threaten order and property.
In Washington Roosevelt directs Attorney General Knox to sue Northern Securities to test merger legality. A bill in equity is planned to reverse the exchange of shares and restore stock to original holders, with Minnesota likely as the venue. In New York the news triggers stock declines and criticism of Roosevelt in broad market circles.
Eric Nelson, a recent arrival, was robbed of $20 and a gold watch while sightseeing in the city last night. He recalls visiting several Washington Street resorts but cannot pinpoint where the loss occurred and notified police this morning.
Dr Frank Parsons spoke at the Armory on public ownership of municipal monopolies. He argued private control profits harm the public, cited Seattle’s water savings, criticized private gas and telephone rates, and noted over 40 cities trialing municipal ownership with few reversals.
The president released his review of the Schley Sampson controversy calling it an unhappy matter and indicating no orders from Schley or Sampson affected the battle. He argues the fleet action was effectively a captain's fight and cites no disobedience or delay by Schley.
In a measured assessment President Roosevelt endorses McKinley’s choices on naval promotions. He defends Admiral Sampson while praising the Brooklyn Oregon and others for their roles in the fight with Spanish vessels. He urges no further action and calls for ending the controversy to protect the navy.
A Beattie Star letter argues against a municipal street lighting plan. It compares city ownership of transformers and lamps to private ownership, claiming $250,000 in property would shift from private to public and taxes would fall by about $4,500 yearly. The author questions the claimed city profits and notes a typographical error in a prior Star report about the local electric company.
Bremerton February 18 1902 A reader commends The Star for supporting municipal lighting noting Seattle and Bremerton debates The Bremerton News opposes the measure and a council vote shows 112 in favor 19 against on public water works 112 19 on lighting while most council members oppose municipal franchises. J Kost signs the letter.
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