22 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
1
The report notes Inkeny triumphs over two Wilson Camp members as the joint session convenes. The feature bill on state reballoting for United Sharp passes amid debate about railway commission support and county senators voting alignment.
The article outlines a tense political race around Levi Ankeny in King County for the state senate. It notes Ankeny’s slim margin, railroad influence, and rival claims by Wilson and Furth, with Democrats debating strategies and potential cross-voting to block Ankeny.
Germans attacking Fort San Carlos near Lake Maracaibo succeeded in burning the village and defeating Venezuelan defenses after a 13 hour bombardment. The incident drew U S government scrutiny and was tied to trade tensions with Venezuela. Observers noted German ships Panther Vineta and Pall, with Commodore Koedher directing Vineta.
A legislative notice outlines bills for appropriation funding. One bill proposes 12 686 to furnish the eight hours chambers of the houses. Another appropriates 157 466 to complete a building project in Skagit and Whatcom counties.
A garbled account reports a sensational story tied to a saloon raid at the foot of Market Street. Jailer Corbett and Officer Sewell deny striking detainees, while witnesses claim a man was beaten and dragged, with no clear marks observed on some.
Jan 22 report from Mass. Mies Liliian arrives seeking Western wives in response to a story. She will canvass the list to find a partner among the volunteers. Rev. T. RE . D. to preach at an evening meeting of Volunteers of America with renewed interest.
The appropriation totaling 98,000 dollars advances bounty payments for coyotes. The measure specifies funds to be allocated for coyote scalps and related enforcement efforts. Citizens monitor the distribution of funds as the program proceeds.
Anne Cleag Taylor sister in law of Minister on a former New York society leader was sentenced to six months in a Magdalen home by the Harlem police court. She is described as a confirmed drunkard and was linked to Mrs Roosevelt.
In Salt Lake City, engineers report the Southern Pacific trestle across 20 miles of salt water encounters a sinking bottom. Rock dumps failed to form a stable foundation, with sections rising above the water six feet from the shore. Officials expect solutions through continued dumping and ongoing testing.
Democratic legislators in Denver held a protracted caucus to discuss a plan to end the senatorial squabble. The meeting’s outcome was not made public, but reports say Senator Teller may withdraw from the race.
Four survivors of the Abiel Abbott wreck in Atlantic City report recovery from a harrowing event. The incident involved a perilous sea crossing and the chances of rescue, with details limited but the men are said to be recovering from their ordeal.
A rear-end collision on the Southern railway in Abheville North Carolina this morning between a regular and a special freight train left two trainmen paralyzed and seven others seriously injured. Separately C D Stimson obtained a building permit for a $60 000 three story brick business building at 814 384 Union Street.
A garbled message discusses money for an unspecified project and a belief that the attempted road lobby will prove futile. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
A brief notice reports that individuals have stepped forward in support of Mr. Preston. The details of who, where, and how many are not fully provided in the readable text.
Citizens of the county assembled urge Olympia lawmakers to back Harold Preston for United States senator and to support a railway commission bill as stated in the state platform. A Brown chaired committee plans to deliver resolutions to Olympia while local business delegates press legislators to back Preston.
The mass meeting in Seattle backed Harold Preston for the United States Senate, urging the King County delegation to vote pledges and support the railroad commission bill. Speakers pressed unity to elect Preston, noting business support and pledges from local Republicans and city leaders.
A fragmentary item notes an alleged theft at a Barner night event run by Patraimer of ary on First Avenue. Claimed the suspect stole several items. room involvement unclear. Local details are incomplete and uncertain.
Five acres of cleared land with an orchard and small fruit trees. Improved country home site offers a large dwelling and barn. Desirable rural property suitable for a country residence and farming pleasures.
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