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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
3
fragmented text mentions senators Spooner Littlefield of Maine and others discussing tariff measures and coal transport phases. references to votes, resolutions, and committee actions, with incomplete lines suggesting a senate discussion of economic policy and transportation issues.
Election notes show Cullem’s motion to decisive seasion failed by 10 vote margin. The report references state actions and January 21 wheat futures at 7 37 4.
Fragments show a witness named Darrow and references to a mine, wages, and a testimony day. Details are fragmented and names and places are uncertain, but the report mentions a mine inquiry and a company editor.
Chief of Police Sullivan faces a recall over a January 6 decision that may grant extra pay to special officers, while civil service secretary Grant reports the resolution clashes with the charter, which only allows the mayor to appoint emergency policemen. Marriage licenses issued include B Kees and Cora Raappenbuen, Wm Lain ey and Elizabeth Teste. A.J. Mefford, arrested last week, confessed to stealing a watch and chain, two gold rings, and a nugget. a pawn ticket led to recovered valuables. The Investment Co. plans a five story hotel at Third Avenue and Yesterday Way under a 5 year lease. Mr. and Mrs. Graham depart for New York and other markets on Monday evening.
Fred Williams was found guilty by a jury in the superior court. He faced charges of overpowering an elderly man and taking ten cents. The case reflects a confrontational theft alleged in October.
A writ of mandamus from Judge Tallman orders the city to pay Walter L. Easson $84 for December service as clerk in the gee department. Easson was among 10 emergency patrolmen appointed by Mayor Mames during a crime wave and began work December 8. Civil service officials and council committees had previously refused to audit his pay.
Jan. 21 report quotes Tillman asserting Gonzales was armed when he shot, denying lynching motives and claiming strong state support. He vows to stand by decision not to resign, cites possible post verdict actions and a $150,000 bail offer for the defense team.
A waterfront federation is forming in Seattle with about 1 500 union members to unite Longshoremen Sailors Marine Cooks Shipwrights and related unions. A committee of P Boufr W Clark J Powers and F Harrie will draft a constitution and by laws and report next meeting to be held. The federation aims to promote harmony and strengthen unions through coordinated action across waterfront trades.
A 69 car freight train derailed near Cajon Pass California on January 1. The engine leaped to avoid the wreck, then the tender was struck after the engine derailed at Keensbrook sixteen miles below the pass. Week and Contrewert died. Sree Wallerheed and Peain Clark were seriously injured and many cars wrecked.
Hertford county jury finds James Wilco guilty of murder in the second degree for Nellie Cropeey's death, sentencing him to 30 years in the state penitentiary. The first trial had ended with a murder in the first degree verdict and a hanging sentence.
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