30 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
1
A violent riot in Budapest on January 30 captures mobs throwing blocks as deputies flee the assembly. Mounted police and troops charge the crowds with naked sabres, wounding several rioters and soldiers. Ambulances haul eight injured citizens to hospitals while the chamber remains adjourned.
The article notes Squire reminded of signing Charles Whittlesey’s first term bond as treasurer. An affidavit confirms the bond and first term sureties with Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland as principal and second term surety B F Taylor. Bond amount listed is 53 617 62 double the alleged shortage. Whittlesey’s first term bond stood at 256 000 and Squire’s assumed 60 009.
A weekly Labor Circle meeting rejected secretary W H Middleton’s bid for another term after a heated speech. A Utimamous vote chose A Wat to fill the vacancy, with Middleton insisting his term ends next Wednesday and denying any resignation or alternative statement.
A damaged report describes stone mason Horsell facing a divorce case in the Superior court after a police court arrest for alleged assault on his wife. Witness Jeasie Hornell testified as the complicating factor as detectives prepared for the trial set to proceed later that afternoon.
The arrival of a suspect in the Navien American bank wreck case is reported in Som Washington. Attorney Sheritt v J Bris-Reattle also referenced as part of the defense while the Superintendent position and North phone and telegraph company involvement are noted.
The city engineer reports 442 building permits issued so far in January with a total valuation of 369,943 dollars, above any January in three years. Compared to January 1901 the current month exceeds by 49,008 dollars, with December 1901 at 401 permits and 391,177 dollars. Permits include one and two story frames, brick structures, a dock permit, and numerous repair, alteration, moving, and miscellaneous permits totaling 3 9 3? The dataset lists varied categories and values, highlighting a surge in construction activity for the month.
About 60 foremen and crews from Local 17 of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers quit over an order by General Foreman Patsy North. Foreman J Bateman refused a task outside his range, was laid off, then resigned, triggering a broader walkout by Bateman's crew and two other line and cable crews. The company disputes a strike, citing weather and other resignations, with no confirmed conference date yet.
British forces surprised a Boer laager at Poplar Grove yesterday. Seventeen Boers were captured, among them Field Cornet Crobelaar who died of wounds. Several British soldiers were wounded and four captured Boers are in a serious condition.
John and Edward Biddle two death row inmates murderers escaped from the county jail after cutting bars with a saw allegedly aided by Warden Soffel's wife. Guards were injured and a deputy is missing as officers pursue the fugitives and a $5000 reward is offered for their capture dead or alive.
In the House of Commons Balfour said the Dutch government would receive Britain's reply to their peace proposal tomorrow. The British ministry leans toward an honorable solution and the press urges ending the war, with no concessions on vanquished ground. Kuyper reportedly awaits England’s receptiveness before proposing terms backed by continental powers.
Washington D C January 30 Orders from the navy department announce the retirement of Admiral Sampson effective February 9 The move follows long anticipated action as his physical and mental condition has grown worse though his service limit had not yet been reached The retirement is stated as a necessity with no public comment from officials.
The House committee directs Chairman Payne to draft a bill repealing all war revenue taxes except the tea tax. The plan would take effect July 1, 1902, with tea taxes delayed to January 1, 1903. Newlands offered an amendment to tax petroleum, sugar refineries, and extend tax to corporations, but the proposal failed on party lines.
Colonization plans in Victoria on January 20 detail two parties from Washington state. One group of 100 families will settle in the Bulkley valley Cassar district. A second party of 20 families will settle in the Queen Charlotte Islands under government arrangements.
Reports from Slide Port Townsend describe a disastrous snow and landslide in the Olympic Mountains affecting Jefferson county. The earth trembled 16 minutes with a great rumble as a peak broke, filling a valley. No loss of life is believed, with prospectors fast departing the region amid warnings of strong winds and high seas off Cape Flattery.
City Hall reports 8,570 registrations by late afternoon. Comptroller Frank H. Paul urges immediate registration to avoid long lines as booths anticipate a surge. registration books stay open until midnight February 11.
A Central ferry carrying 500 passengers collided with a tug in a snow blizzard on the North River. The hull suffered heavy damage while the tug sustained little harm and remained on scene to assist. passengers, including many women and children, were evacuated as order was restored.
The Green Lake Republicans plan a gathering this evening at I O G T hall at 7 o clock local time. Members will discuss party matters and upcoming events.
James O Connell, an ex convict serving 64 days, claimed to have smallpox and was removed to the detention hospital. Prisoners were vaccinated by Dr. Ludlow and the jail fumigated as a precaution. O Connell and partner George Howard were sentenced to the chain gang after arrest on January 22.
W T Mckinnell died in the smoking room of the steamship Iyo Maru at Smith Cove during the night. He was last seen aboard at 9:30 pm and found dead at 8:30 am, with heart disease suspected. McKinnell, about 90, formerly chief engineer of the steamship Victoria, boarded the Iyo Maru in Hongkong bound for Seattle. body at Butterworth's morgue.
Advices from Vienna report a blaze in Teplitz Bohemia with ten known dead as the roof collapsed trapping victims beneath debris. The fire quickly consumed the structure and rescuers struggled in vain to reach those inside.
The jury in Frankfort Kentucky found Jim Howard guilty of complicity in the Goebel Assassination and fixed his punishment at life imprisonment.
Admiral Rogers reported from Cavite that the navy has given up hope of locating the 10 missing crew members of Capt. Porter's Samar expedition. Nine of the returnees are in serious condition due to weeping eczema.
In Lewiston Idaho on January 20 the New Perce Indians conduct a tribal dance to cap meetings protesting Superintendent Voorhies of the Lapwai Industrial School. Resolutions pass and a delegation is named to travel to Washington. Guards try to prevent access to whiskey amid the celebration.
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