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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1903
Page
2
In a bleak Omaha streetcar a wealthy city woman Mrs. Carton wrapped her silken petticoat around a shivering three year old and sheltered him from the cold. Her act drew praise, though she called it a small, private deed, saying she hoped it would not be broadcast. The scene moved passengers and prompted reflections on charity and mercy.
An Onto judge rules an engaged man has no legal right to sue a third party for courting a fiancée. The judge notes the engagement is a promise to marry and only breach could be actionable, while urging practical resolution by breaking the engagement to avoid violence and further trouble.
The obituary notes Thomas Kilpatrick died in New York at age 1. It credits him with transforming American life by promoting flat living, starting with a 1863 New York building and expanding to over 1,000 dwellings. It discusses benefits for workers and women and critiques the downsides for families and children.
The Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix of Trinity Church New York is ill after a man stole a ton of coal intended for the rectory. The piece argues that while the thief’s act is tragic, the root issue is monopolies and price manipulation that make heat unaffordable, urging action against big corporate wrongs rather than punishing the desperate.
Henry Crogan, a treasury department expert in Washington, died last week after 41 years of detecting counterfeit money by touch alone. The piece compares heightened senses across professions, noting training sharpens perception beyond natural limits and contrasts human skill with animal senses.
The report exposes miners enduring severe life conditions as a normal part of work. It argues the public would be shocked by these hardships and notes the long oppression shared by miners and their families as a resigned fate. The piece cites Henry Coll as a representative example of the suffering faced.
An elderly miner described brutal conditions from a strike era, recounting eviction of his family by John Market's company after he failed to pay during the strike. He spoke of injury and hardship, urging investigation into mining labor abuse and calling for reasonable hours and living wages amid national concern.
In a domestic dispute a musician named William Holly shot himself in his wife’s presence yesterday at their home. He died in his wife’s arms, with Betty reportedly dying from the wound. Coroner investigations and morgue removal followed.
The Princess Chic drew loud applause on Grand test night with en cores and robust humor. Miss Michelina sparked ovations with each appearance while the chorus of shapely women sang well and the male chorus showed strength. Directors Miron and Mahar stood out for comic talent and stagecraft as Eva Michelena impressed with a clear voice and training.
The war department released the annual Philippine commission report and Governor Taft’s separate review. It notes the insurrection nearly ended, famine and cholera depress agriculture, and widespread lawlessness by freebooters. It outlines reforms including gold standard, banking powers, reduced import duties, mining and land act amendments, and controlled Chinese labor admission to aid island development.
Three Moonah Indians were given 12 year terms at McNeile island penitentiary in Juneau for torturing a tribal member over witchcraft. Victim Lesac tied to a tree for eight days last November. died from injuries. Other defendants include Mervhal Shoup Heath two and a half years for assault Eric Litala three years for an unnatural crime and Joseph Crassant sent toward Salem anytom as the Beattie convoys move southward.
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