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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
1
As polling outlets report strong public interest the competing factions in Seattle recount hopes for mayoral candidates Humes and Godwin. Democratic sources push Godwin to a 1000 vote margin while Humes backers predict a citywide victory by 3900, with ward tweaks expected.
Washington March 4 United States reports 5000 Colombian soldiers reinforcing near Bogota amid heavy fighting. Casualty totals remain unconfirmed, but rumors suggest over sixteen deaths. A US naval squadron including vessels Alabama Josetta Tollene is dispatched from Cuba to Colombia to deter foreign claims and protect American interests.
Residents of Utown report a hotel incident at Tremont hotel where people leapt from windows amid panic. The escape caused injuries including a broken ankle and an estimated damage total of 75000 dollars. Responders arrived quickly as chaos spread and bystanders helped the panicked crowd.
March 4 dispatch reports a schooner sighting off Victoria is not the Oscar Hattie. Sealer arrives, wreck reports limited to a single unknown vessel identity, leaving the loss still a mystery to port authorities.
Benricksona on trial today before Judge Griffin for larceny from Charles Nelson's pocket inside a saloon. He allegedly wore a new suit, claimed money was taken, and faced prior improprieties.
A notice reports Bona Incorporated progressing a foreclosure on property at foredone 4 rmechanic on preabee blonk between Firat avenue and Poe Spring streets. The claim values the terra building at $1,560.
Dolly Roy, a Belvedere concert hall employee, was arrested after Isadore Stepuki accused her of stealing $26. He claims they shared a box where he bought five beers at $1 each and left with no money. she says he spent on wine and left with nothing, then was charged with larceny.
M Conner was struck by a Northern Pacific train at the foot of Washington street last evening and escaped with minor injuries after being taken to police headquarters.
Robert Heggen files a civil service complaint after detective Lane took his runaway son Romeo Heggen to Lane’s home rather than to reform school or jail. Heggen urges a full investigation. Lane says he kept the boy safe until arrangements could be made. Police believe Lane acted kindly and will likely be vindicated.
Charles Spencer and W F Flemming were arrested by Patrolmen Damm and McChurg after a window was broken at the Migliavacca Wine Company on Main Street near Flrat Avenue South. Three bottles of wine were recovered. Flemming was released on his recognizance pending investigation.
The steamer Fainier of the Pollard line sailed last evening for San Francisco. It carried ten passengers and a cargo of 1000,000 feet of lumber along with freight.
The city clerk filed department estimates for March expenses including Executive 315, Legislative 1225, Clerical and Comptroller 6014.33, Treasurer 933.43, Grade Tax 225, Law 1012.42, Judicial 225, Harbor 14.59, Sanitation 6445, Civil Service 955, Park 1090, Police 7419.50, Fire 3587, Board of Public Works 1820, Streets and Sewers 6160, Street Lights 2000, City Engineer 9637, Bridges Buildings and Wharves 76, Water 9635, Library 9555.56.
A realty syndicate from Oakland ties the Oakland and East Side Hallway Company to obtain the California and Nevada Railway franchises and rights of way from Point Richmond to Oakland with Emeryville terminal facilities. The plan converts the line into a broad gauge double track and transfers the franchises to the Santa Fe railway with Emeryville as terminal.
In Tacoma on March 4 the body of Frank W. Kern of Seattle was identified after a Northern Pacific train killed him near Prescott last Friday. His parents arrived from Seattle to claim the body.
Congressman Cushman says the Alaska delegate bill will pass this session, based on assurances from house leaders it will be taken up immediately after the appropriation bills are settled.
In Washington on March 4 the bill in equity to prevent the Northwestern railroad merger is ready for presentation later this week. The court of filing is undecided but Minneapolis United States court is presumed.
Tonight voters will hear results announced from the Grand Opera House Beatle Theater and Third Avenue Theater as ballots are tallied and reports come in.
March 4 report says the White Passa railway aims to buy about a dozen steamers on the Upper Yukon owned by several companies with stock here to control all transport to the Klondike except via St Michael. The move signals a major restructuring of regional shipping and routes.
The House approved the conference report on the Philippines tariff bill by 198 to 109, reducing duties by about 25 percent. The Senate Finance Committee debated repealing the war revenue tax with no decision. The Senate passed a bill authorizing construction by the International YMCA on military reservations and Iowa Senators elect Allison and Dolliver were sworn in. The House resumed work on rural delivery service.
Prince Henry tours Chicago’s business district greeting a young artist and visiting banks and stores before wreathing Lincoln at the park. In Milwaukee he is welcomed by a large German community and attends a banquet at the Pfister with a grand arch parade to the exposition building for a choral festival.
New York reports say Admiral Peary has begun the final dash toward the North Pole, accompanied by his loyal assistant Matt Henson. They left Cape Heeda and will push from Fort Conger toward the pole, aiming to complete the round trip within three months before Arctic summer relief sails.
Boston Maass March 4 The organization of the American Shipmasters Protective Association begun at Newport News last month will be completed today with a charter under Massachusetts law The group aims to protect sailing shipmasters interests in legislation and expects to include all sailing shipmasters in the Atlantic coast trade in its membership
The Pacific Golf Association men’s amateur championship began at Los Angeles on March 4 with strong fields and good conditions. Officials expect a highly successful tournament on the Pacific coast as top contenders enter the field at the Los Angeles Country Club.
J. W. Cuse, managing director, returned from the Far East with plans to buy several steamers for a Beattie to Philippines route. The Globe company will build a new pier north of the Gaffney pier, about 460 feet long and 100 feet wide, but will not purchase the Gaffney pier.
The piece extols Seattle beer as a premier United States export, highlighting Isis from Hamburg and Riatzs among others as popular down south. It imagines a Seattle to Cape Horn pipeline and notes Seattle’s amber brew as the source of “mirth-producing” effects.
A burglar discovered in the residence of Fiskey Barnett at 12 Fourth Avenue ransacked a roomful of clothing and fled through a window after locking Mrs. Barnett and her daughter Eva in a rear room. The intruder awakened them early this morning, prompting a police call.
The February meteorological summary notes a high of 63 degrees on the 19th and a low of 8 degrees on the 1st. Rainfall peaked on the 14th and 15th with 1.89 inches, total snowfall was half an inch, only two clear days occurred, and the barometer reached 28.99 inches on the 21st.
In Rome the pope held private mass with a few intimate families and gave thanks for the jubilee. He appeared in good health, with yesterday’s ceremonies having no apparent after effects on his condition.
The council passed the library site ordinance for the Meacham site at Fourth and Madison, calling a special election to issue 109000 dollars in bonds. Renton asks Cedar River water access, and Ballard water sale at 860 per million gallons is referred to committee. Street improvements totaling nearly 57000 dollars announced amid debates on macadam and pay assessments.
Central News dispatch from Harrismith says General Dewet has been shot in the arm during a clash near the Natal border. Prisoners report the wound occurred as Boers attacked the British lines at Garrett's New Zealanders position.
Senator Turner of Washington departs today for a two week stay at his home to attend to personal business matters that require his attention.
Early this morning Policemen Ribbach Me Clurg and Ryan conducted a raid on several tenderloin saloons resulting in the arrest of six hoboes.
For Seattle and Vicinity tonight and Wednesday expect occasional rain with fresh to brisk south winds.
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