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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1903
Page
1
In a split ballot the race shows Ankeny with the lead and multiple challengers. Harold Presley and J Carroll receive modest votes while ex-Senator John B. Almer secures the Democratic tally amid scattered support for Turner and Wilson in preliminary counts.
The Lansing city council revoked the street car company's franchise due to poor track condition and employee conduct. Police halted executives from continuing operations and placed the public works superintendent in charge as the company prepares to seek court possession and control of the property.
George Farwell testifies about links between gambling, city officials, and Tex Rickard. Jurors Navin and Nevin questioned amid bribery talk over a $1000 saloon license and the Rickard campaign fund. Sutherland, a saloon owner tied to gamblers, may testify on connections to the case.
Cleveland January 20 The coal situation is complicated by a strike of teamsters and a threatened attack on the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. The men demand a 10 percent wage increase which has been rejected.
Wireless messages exchanged between President Roosevelt and King Edward praised the progress of the wireless system. The messages, dated January 2, referenced Cape Cod and Cornwall and conveyed congratulations on the development.
In Qenoa Italy on January an Eastbound Lahne grounded passenger ship. authorities began evacuating travelers while crew worked to unload cargo amid fears of remaining cargo damage. United States minister to Persia Pearson and New York business figure Marton were aboard.
Elin Mundi a domestic helper was shot dead in Spokane and the shooter a Walla Walla man then killed himself in the Sehulein residence kitchen. Rumors swirl of unrequited love and a broad underworld tale surrounding the case as indictments loom for Hoff, Puson, and Paron with pursuit along the West Coast.
Ida Brown found after vanishing from her Oakland home. She says Conductor Beach of the Southern Paddle railroad abducted her and took her to a hotel and lodging house for three nights before abandoning her. She feared parental wrath and had been working a 4 Gowertica. Conductor Meach had been arrested.
In Washington district court, Annie Andrews loses a bid to have Kate Andrews, widow of a Dakota resident, named as administrator of the estate. The court says Andrews sought a Dakota divorce while her husband’s true residence was elsewhere, deeming the Dakota residence fraudulent.
Ontario reports two Yukon murderers, Qanes and Victor Fournier, sentenced after a Dawson trial in November for multiple killings tied to robbery. Authorities vow to enforce hanging as punishment.
The Rainier-Grand manager M. Dunbar was arrested and brought before Judge Bell to answer the grand jury charge. Defendants Marcus J. Met, known as Mark Huff, and Harry Frasen face a felony indictment for conducting business as alleged in the state statute. The proceeding, held in Mr. Dunbar's presence, included the grand jury foreman Pioo CT and other attendees. Bonds for appearance were set at $500,000.
The text outlines penalties for owning operating or assisting games of chance such as faro monte brag racketeers or chuck-a-luck. It details imprisonment up to one year and applies to owners proprietors or employees for any gambling device or game using cards dice or similar equipment. The provision extends to other money stakes games with specified punishments.
A two year old boy from Port Madison died after ingesting medicine found in a box at his grandparents home. The child, left with his father while the parents were away, suffered convulsions and died after several hours of intense suffering. The body is with Mutter Worth Bons. coroner notified.
Nedochib Pasha is entrusted to publish Turke fe articles to prove Tur an entreaty. The plan allocates $100000 yearly, half for promotion and half for other purposes, with editors urged to push favorable coverage.
The German liner Lahn was floated safely and appears uninjured after a practicable float. Figures from the sheriff’s term show total earnings and expenses, including duty and county earmarks, recorded in the fiscal books, with overall totals around 44 percent of funds.
The record shows multiple states announcing senatorial selections. In Illinois the assembly backed Thorman and Platt with varied tallies. In Indiana Albert Hopking was chosen to succeed William Mason. In Missouri or South Dakota Alfred Kittredge was re elected. In another note Chas Fairbanks was re elected in Indiana with Booth Tarkington nominating.
Charles F. Kelly former speaker of the house of delegates was found guilty and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for jury related charges. The decision was delivered this morning in St Louis amid a calm demeanor by Kelly.
In Indianapolis a year end report from President John Mitchell urged higher wages on a run of mine basis, larger anthracite district representation, and a strong defense fund. He noted coal demand may persist two more years and urged strict enforcement of union laws, opposed union incorporation, and nonpartisan aims to improve miner conditions and relations with employers.
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