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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1903

Page

4

Legislative Hall Scandal Rumors Round Senate Caucus

In Olympia lawmakers discuss desertion by King county delegation amid bribery rumors. Reported talks claim a caucus shift would elect Ankeny, with four King county senators allegedly promised a U S Senate pledge and railroad backing for future favors. Supposed payments of about 6000 dollars per senator are cited as part of the bargain.

Olympia Jan Tne County Preston Ann A. T. van de Vanter Ankeny Miho Managere Mare Possibile King County United States

Venezuelan Claims Not Equal to Major Powers, Bowen Told

Reuters dispatch reports London January 2 that Britain Germany and Italy say they cannot accept Venezuela's claim that their disputes be treated on equal footing with the three leading powers.

London Reuter Great Britain Germany Maly Bowen Venezuela

Guarded Loads Amid Port Tension At Aberdeen

In Aberdeen Washington on January 2 a labor guard guards ships including a vessel owned by Matthew Turner of San Francisco. The Schooner Solano could not depart port until the revenue cutter Grant aided it. Fears of unrest grow as Benicia prepares to leave harbor and a potential routun may follow.

Aberdeen Veaselte Matthew Turner San Francisco Alo Schoemer Solano United States Revenue Cutter Grant Benicia

Western avenue markets buoyed by California produce

Bad weather stalls Western avenue trade as 1200 tons of California produce due for tomorrow flood the market. Oranges out of season but Shinano Maru may bring a few more. Japanese grapefruit and heavy spring meats also noted amid broader regional price movement and shifting supplies.

Western Avenue Opton Francisco California Seattle Valdes

Minister Prinetti Stricken With Apoplexy In King’s Presence

January 29 report from Krome states Foreign Minister Prinetti suffered apoplexy today while drafting a decree before the king. His condition is described as serious.

Krome Prinetti

Chorus Girl Venus Artists

Carrie Lewis is featured in figure 18 praised as absolutely perfect in every detail by the chorus girl Venus artists.

Carrie Lewis

Pirates Arrested After Mutiny Aboard Veronica

Four sailors arrived in Liverpool on a mutiny and piracy charge. They allege the Veronica crew killed the captain and others, set the ship on fire, and escaped in a boat with a survivor as servant. The crew claim the fire was accidental and that the captain and others perished from exposure and hunger.

Liverpool Veronica Betont Mies Monte Video Wero Mailora Chey Cajucon Te

Buchanan Returns From New York On Estate Work

A. G. Buchanan of Bon Marche visits New York to settle his uncle’s estate and assesses business and retail trends. He notes Chicago as a premier shipping center and compares it with other cities, suggesting Seattle could emulate Chicago with more factories and a larger tin bucket storage idea.

A. G. Buchhanan New York Cilee Seattle Chicago Pacific Coast

Thousands Celebrate Chinese New Year in Chinatown Crowd

The second night of the Chinese new year drew thousands to Chinatown with lively celebrations amid a reported disturbance between a Chinese and a Japanese person. Police arrested a man after the incident as crowds enjoyed events and parades throughout the evening.

Chinatown Hee Rannick Comante

Food Shortages Reported in Dawbon Area

In Dawbon Jan 80 notes that food supplies are thinning with prices rising to 42 per pound wholesale. Stores report dwindling stock and rising costs while farmers warn of potential famine if trade continues. Local block administration faces cash constraints affecting old gold exchanges.

Dawbon Y. T

Economy Day Bargains at Stone, Figher & Lane Hosiery

Local retailer Stone, Figher & Lane heralds Economy Day with a long list of discounted hosiery and clothing. Stock includes women’s stockings, wool undergarments, infant wear, legwear, corsets, kerchiefs, gloves, pocketbooks, and draperies priced well below regular values. Friday specials feature natural wool Union suits, Jersey ribbed garments, and cap-enhanced accessories for cold weather.

Enow Kersey Lee Enetor Caeharey Jersey Dee. Wemens Dee. Wemens Slack Wool Equestrienne Tiehis Children's and Mines Uries Teddy Kerkchieps Bec

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