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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1903
Page
3
Fragmentary notes describe a suburban addition near a city with Baker and Cascade areas. Mentions five mile visibility and a plan to run online and through a site, with a price cue of ten dollars down.
City council hears Mayer Mumer and advisory committee on issuing 590000 lighting bonds and bidding for machinery and lumber for a municipal power and distribution plant. Proposals include a temporary wooden dam versus permanent stone dam and a planned hydroelectric layout tied to a railroad and lake works.
A Seattle iron and steel complex is planned on the Duwamish river nearby Georgetown. Prominent Seattle financiers and officers of Pacific Steel join the venture with a capital base and a goal to rival Pittsburgh in production, citing rich local ore and coal deposits and advantageous railroad access.
Olympia march 2 with Warburton of Pierce opposing railroads. The senate introduced a bill for a railroad administration and a state road commission. If rejected, the governor may appeal directly to voters in November 1904. A separate bill calls for a board of commissioners to regulate sailors’ boarding houses and licensing.
Chas K Sidie a former Minneapolis banker died at his home on Avenue and Stewart Street from heart failure brought on by bronchial trouble. He was 45 and had come to Be Attic for his health six months earlier. Four days prior he fell ill with heart failure and the body was placed in the care of Ronney Stewart Watson Undertaking Co. Burial likely in Minneapolis with family residing there.
Neely and Chris Kiel were found not guilty by Justice Gee in the Kent case involving alleged theft of eight dead cattle from Carsten Brea stock farm. The court ruled the matter civil in nature with no criminal element. cattle and hides were traced to Mayo Cahen, but defendants claimed they bought the cattle in ignorance of ownership. Provoking Attorney Kriete represented the state and Frank Griffith the defense. The Pacific Coast company's Spokane will take the Lynn canal run on the Cottage City next trip on March 10 for overhauling and boiler work. The Cottage City carried 50 passengers to Brinagway yesterday, many bound for Awan.
Willem Fetterly is to be tried today in Judge Griffin’s Superior Court department for allegedly assaulting his step-daughter, Mattie Clean. The prior trial last December ended with a hung jury after inconsistent evidence and unresolved questions.
In Wilkbanon a grave feud erupts after a murder and a suicide trigger rival factions in a rural district. White kin guard a family plot at Sweet Valley cemetery while opponents block gates and court battles follow. The body vanished then reappeared, reburied, and the feud continues amid legal fights and deep community rifts.
Washington March 2 The senate rejects further delay by adopting a rule to cut off roll call on demand for the previous question and to limit debate The measure follows debate over the Alaska homestead bill and a vacancy in the judiciary.
Portland march 2 A sailor named Chris Adolphson receives a thousand dollars in the od Mates court for brutal treatment by Captain Warren of the Hiritien barketerhorn on the high seas.
Details from Saturday recount a shooting between two stations at Lakeview. Robert Pacini was hit in the deck by a shotgun blast from a countryman whose name is unknown. The pellet spread at long range likely spared serious injury and recovery is expected.
In Nome on March 2, reports say Eskimos are dying in large numbers as the winter shortages worsen. Authorities struggle over who should provide aid, arguing military support is required but lacking funds.
Thirty prominent citizens of Black Mamond arrived to attend a concert in Seattle honoring St. David. The Black Diamond party led by J A Pillips, assistant superintendent of the coal mines, attended the event this evening.
City council session tonight promises a lively debate on the second avenue regrade. Councilman Rinehart faces sharp exchanges with North Seattle residents and the committee, with no action taken except referring the matter to a special committee.
J D Farrell president of the Northern Steamship Company and assistant to the president of the Great Northern returns from business for the corporations. He says recent reports about a government rate from Chicago to win a Philippine contract will not cripple Seattle jobbers. He notes the Pacific carrying trade will largely be done from Seattle in the future. Cummings pleads guilty to charges connected with a burglary at Kent on Jan 25 and faces sentencing by Superior Judge.
The Seattle Electric Company proposes to reconstruct the First Avenue trestle from Atlantic Street to the city limits. The trestle carries Interurban trains and has witnessed several fatal accidents, prompting safety upgrades including barriers and side rails for pedestrian protection.
Painters in Pittsburg strike, two thousand workers walk out this morning demanding higher wages and an eight hour workday. Police and organizers report no violence as crowds assemble outside Union Hall.
A sea race between British ships Sofola bound for Seattle and Afghanistan bound for Ballard ends in San Francisco with a challenge to reach the Bound firm for a gold watch. The event is noted in a Chicago report dated March. Wheat prices are listed at 2% as part of the muddled text.
An eclectic late era notice mix shows help wanted posts for a variety of trades and buyers seeking property near Lake Union and Queen Anne. Listings include farm and homestead investments, city lots, and rental inquiries with prices and terms, plus small ads for services and professional offices.
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