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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1903
Page
1
In session chatter on January 12 shifts to railroad issues and the senate race. Ankeny and Preston launch rival headquarters as caucus talks stall, while commissions and patronage divisions shape committee posts and staffing.
January 11 report from the Utah legislature and the National Woman’s suffrage union shows protests against the election of Smoot. The piece notes a national reaction with interviews and statements from supporters and opponents. Roosevelt’s possible stance is mentioned amid ongoing party discussions.
In Washington on January 12 the Ways and Means Committee put off a privileged bill to place coal on the free list. Senator Culberson introduced a resolution to exempt coal from duties, arguing precedent since 1816, but Aldrich objected to parallel considerations. The House planned to act tomorrow on a separate bill granting a congressional delegate from Alaska.
Invitations go to staff and guests for a Wednesday banquet at six, with doors opening at seven and a signal for a formal program. Speeches, dancing and music will mark the event as the year’s milestone.
Fire Marshal Kellogg’s annual report for 1902 shows total fire losses of 968,912 dollars with insurance coverage of 2,969,215 dollars. The text lists damages to buildings and other properties across 219 fires, noting uses of funds and loan figures. The fragmentary OCR limits full clarity on specific locations and entities involved.
Washington D C Jan 11 Gen Leonard Wood asked President Roosevelt for an assignment in the Philippines He is reported to be sent in April or May to Mindanao to pacify the Moros amid tensions on the island His request reflects ongoing U S efforts to stabilize the region during this period.
Mayor Low meets with coal operators and railroad presidents in New York to coordinate relief efforts. Attendees Baer Markie Underwood Fowler and others agree to cooperate with New York dealers to deliver 26 pounds of anthracite at 10 cents and speed imports. Baer and Fowler named to a committee to seek solutions.
The Hathaway bar operated by B. F. Picature at 1428 Third Avenue was shut down as the city council refused to renew its license for another year. Councilman Mullen led opposition calling the saloon the worst in the city while officials argued the establishment was outside saloon limits and cited moral concerns.
Real estate dealers met in the chamber of commerce rooms last evening to plan a prelimary arrangement for a permanent real estate brokers organization. A real estate exchange was contemplated. A committee was appointed to arrange preliminaries and report at a general meeting next Monday evening.
Die Zeit reports fierce battles between Macedonian and Turkish forces at Penelope with seventy killed or wounded. Another dispatch recounts a brutal incident by Turkish forces at Dyemaia as peasants die after 14 hours of exposure and many women suffer.
Washington says China has pressed to settle the international indemnity in silver and to raise import duties so they would be collected in gold. The United States reports it cannot consent to the cost of duties in gold, which would nearly double the current tariff.
An elderly man found near Third Avenue and Pike Street dies of hemorrhage before medical aid arrives. He bore letters and a name resembling John Douglas from Alam County, with pockets containing documents. officials investigate to identify the decedent and determine cause. WG deputy coroner Witte investigates, noting the deceased may be around 60. The case includes a coroner’s note and letters found on the body.
Capt H W Barr longtime Beattie veteran and Civil War Union Army captain died at 8596 Wallingford Avenue after a long illness. He served in the city fire department and Civil War, leaving a widow and son Joseph G Barr. daughter died last year. Funeral arrangements pending under Hutterworth Lone.
A carriage incident halted a team in motion injuring Secretary Moody and others. The driver lost control as horses bolted frightening the carriage, Moody jumped clear and fell, suffering only minor injuries while other occupants escaped unharmed.
Hull chairs military committee at a conference on banning government transport on the Pacific. Opposed to the plan, he argues the federal fleet should remain under government control, kept in good repair, and available if needed, asserting it offers the best and cheapest transport.
Albert W. Ely a Northern Pacific engineer was found dead in his bed at the Alaska Commercial hotel after failing to answer a wake call. Police reported no signs of violence and indicated death likely from natural causes. Ely had worked on the Northern Pacific line for years and piloted trains between Deputy Willete. The body was prepared for shipment as authorities investigated the circumstances.
Philadelphia January 1 Torrey of the Delaware and Hudson railway testified at an anthracite hearing that his company had no control over retail coal prices and relied on contracts. He claimed ignorance of current Hoboken coal prices and resisted providing price histories, triggering sharp exchanges with Darrow and General Wilson calling for decorum.
The notice lists fixtures and supplies with itemized prices for gas and electric options, regular costs, broom and tool prices, and restaurant items. Highlights include Venetian Gold gas and electric fixtures, single dial and bale pricing, and kitchen pots with covered prices.
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