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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1903
Page
3
The City Advisory Board meets to discuss beginning construction of the new lighting and power plant. Attendees include Mayor Humes, Engineer Thomson, and other city officials as Bond plans and site progress are reviewed. Construction start hinges on final action by absent officials and financing method.
New York report shows top earners among labor leaders and staff across unions. Details list officers and secretaries at $2000 to $5000 annually, with railway trainmen, engineers, and brakemen among the highest paid. The figures highlight disparities between different unions and roles, including editors and chief clerks, amid a broader critique of pay scales.
A fragmentary report alleges a Norwegian steamer Ayrgal and British steamer Palmas were involved in a voyage with speculation over their fate. A consulted clairvoyant supposedly advised the vessel to arrive safely, asserting the weasel remained safe.
A dispute aboard the steamer Port Orchard involves steward Hitchcook and crew. A letter to Navy Yard officials in Bremerton reports alleged misconduct by Capwell during a visit and requests discipline or reparations for the officers involved. Local officials, including Mayor Crofton, were informed and the matter was addressed to manager Capwell.
A fragmented note describes a major US deal amid potasogr and steel industry concerns. The text cites Pittsburg and mentions a large transaction following the steel trust formation, indicating a significant market shift.
A three story fire gutted the Mississippi Female College building in Meridian early this morning. Two hundred students were evacuated with difficulty as the flames spread. No injuries were reported while residents aided in the evacuation. The loss is estimated at about 56 000 dollars.
Three laborers died when dynamite was thawed on the Tennessee Central railway line in Nashville Tennessee this morning. The tragedy occurred as workers prepared charges for blasting near the rail yard. Authorities investigated the blast site and notified families.
Passengers from the Valencia report a stampede potential from Valdes to Delta River just over the divide from Slate Creek. A small group organized a crowd to stake claims after the find, claiming the strike rivals Alaska discoveries and Nezina with MORGO TM Pee wheat at 18 1 6.
The steamer Valencia arrived from Valdes with 10 pasten aboard after a week at sea. A calm voyage except for a snowstorm on Sunday that delayed anchoring at Newhickh. Snow in Valdes now reaches 16 feet as rescuers rush to inland routes for the spring thaw.
A large Mardi Gras crowd gathered in New Orleans to honor naval figures including Mayor Cup, Gevilie, and Admiral Tivet of Yroncheee Tear. Marines from the battleship Texas accompanied the procession with public figures like General Wheeler present.
Jennie is charged with infanticide as alleged accomplice of her husband Pearl Underwood. Pearl Underwood was tried and convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary. Friends say he will post bail and be released this week.
Jacob Goldberg the slot machine man remained in custody of the sheriff after appearing before the grand jury this morning. He stated he would not post bail and would spend the night in jail. The Star notes these events as it goes to press.
Eugene Semple of Washington faced contempt charges in a Seattle court. The judge ordered him to produce the books of the Seat Lee and Lake Washington Water Company, of which he was president, after he refused. Foreman Pigo asked the court to hold him in contempt, and Mr Sones stated he would appear tomorrow morning before Judge Bell.
A misinformed alert from Haines reports a dog attack scare as a traveling Dolphin ferry arrives from South central Alaska. Local dogs were reportedly killed and a mother and child were harmed, and authorities search the town for signs linking the incidents. The body of mail carrier Charities Netcom Bennett, missing months ago, was found in a canoe on the Taku Arm shore near Juneau.
Titus of Everett is secretary and Hoden Proedfoot of Walle Walia serves as delegate at large. Gealth was chosen as meeting place for the next state convention. The session closed with a poet in the evening.
In Washington on February several Republican leaders. The House primary caucus contends Butler faces unseating amid alleged fraud and contest actions. Wagoner accused of misconduct sits in the lead as committee chairs plan to proceed with seating and potential changes.
Democratic senators at a conference reject the statehood bill and plan to urge anti trust reform while dropping the statehood rider from funding measures. They forecast no statehood action this session and consider an extra Senate session.
Five masked robbers blew open the post office cafe in Peru Indiana early morning. They took only a small amount of money, frightening residents nearby. People chased toward the depot but did not arrest the men. the robbers boarded a train and escaped in a hand car.
Enery Anderson, a well known New York lawyer and Democratic politician, died this morning of heart disease. He served on the reorganization committee of the Union Pacific Mailway Company and was formerly a receiver for that corporation.
Rome February 4 The Spanish delegation led by Duke Almedever was received with royal honors at the Vatican. The pope and the envoy spoke privately about substitutes for friars in the Philippines and the plausibility of petroleum land fortunes, while a later pitch from The Alaska Land Company offered assurances of large investments and land ownership.
Classified listing fragment shows a mixed ad sought to buy shoes and quick service inquiry. References include a street address 229 Jeter on Mreet and contact Main 2 Independent 108 Mrs J A Welle, indicating a local ad column with informal requests and offerings.
An old ad from Northwestern Shoe Co markets leather goods and footwear with window values and sale terms. It also lists diverse real estate and junk sale notices including five acre homes, one cottage, and empty lots for half cash and balance on terms, plus nearby streets and avenues.
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