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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
1
A frail report describes a congressional closing marked by a near quorum lapse and heated exchanges. Members debated amendments, with Republican chair objections and mixed applause as President was notified of Congress’s status before a hurried adjournment.
The Senate adjourned at noon after a conference with Representative Underwood of Alabama. He stated Republicans support the president and passed several measures while declining to pass Interstate Commerce Commission requests for Philippine relief and denying statehood to three territories.
Fragmentary report states the House adjourned sine die at three minutes past noon after readings by the Speaker pro tempore Henderson. The record references the Lees the Singing and a general ovation.
The sundry civil bill presented to the President includes Tacoma harbor improvement worth 106000 dollars and McNeil's penitentiary grounds 20000 dollars. It also lists Hivets reef tent reserve 99000 dollars, a lighthouse project, and an Alaskan exhibit at St Louis. Relief for natives of St Beards Paul Island Alaska is noted among items.
Turmoil grows as Chicago workers plan a widespread strike involving six smaller firms and major plants. Reported Walkouts threaten daily output, with talks failing to yield a deal and unions demanding better pay and hours.
Five seamen perished or disappeared after the bark Alea sank near Pratas reef on January 2. The crew tried to explore the reef in a boat, two launch attempts failed, and the cutter rode out five days on the wreck before seeking help aboard a Chinese junk and later a Norwegian steamer for rescue.
W. W. De Lone, president of the defunct Mallard bank, posted bail of 2600 as Superior Judge Bell approved the bond. He had been in the nominal custody but was not jailed after arrest. A teamster, Smith, pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals for driving a lame horse and was fined six dollars with costs.
Ordinance No M67 establishes penalties for anyone who conducts, sets up, keeps, or exhibits any gambling device or activity for money or value. Violators face fines up to $600 or imprisonment up to six months, or both.
Charges allege Cherry’s incompetence and mismanagement on the Northern Pacific steamer Tecoma. Capt. Bryant was investigated for repairs and potential defiance of engineering orders leading to extensive alterations and a dispute over command.
P J Donohow of Seattle Electric criticizes an West Seattle suburb franchise grant claiming it conflicts with the Seattle Electric plan. John Noyes and partners contend the grant should empower a line to connect with the West Seattle system. Legal steps will seek to declare the grant invalid and push for a city council vote on street railway franchises within city limits.
The article records WOEN J. BLETHEN being turned down for confirmation of a state university position. It notes other names and related political maneuvering, plus a report of a leaky confirmation process and bidders collusion later discussed by Levy's printing committee.
The near sighted Chief Sullivan vows to inspect Pike Street and upper Fleet Avenue saloons. He may deploy officers to examine rooms above Seattle and the Bnohomish bars for illegal gambling. He insists he has not endorsed broad measures yet and will act to curb licenses if needed.
The Star accuses Chief Sullivan of tolerating money paying slot machines in Oxford and nearby bars. It notes operators convert nickels or slugs to cash at the bar and urges enforcement of laws prohibiting such devices. The paper cites ongoing machine operation despite police actions and calls for removal from all local saloons.
Annie Knapp, fourth wife of a Ohio murderer, visits her husband in jail at noon. He admits to the truth after evasive answers and says he expects to go to the chair. Crowds gather at the morgue to view Knapp’s latest victim as identification is added to the body floated 160 miles.
Dr Parkin representing the Cecil Rhodes Scholarships met today with heads of Idaho Washington and Oregon educational institutions to arrange selection of students to study at Oxford under the bequest. Chicago wheat market notes follow.
Hertion Director Balisbury of United Water weather bureau reports February total precipitation at 1.46 inches, breaking office records since inception. The month had only a few rainy days with 16 of 28 days rainless, eight partly cloudy and six totally cloudy. Average maximum near 40 degrees. lowest temperature 11 degrees on the 9th.
In New York on March 4 dense fog led to several serious and minor accidents. Two Fifth Avenue subway trains in Brooklyn collided injuring multiple people while two suburban trains crashed with injuries not serious. Two ferries at the foot of Market Street collided, with both boats damaged and one section of railcar demolished.
The city council committee on corporations will meet tonight with representatives from the Cataract Cat Company and the Beattie Association to discuss proposed amendments to the Cataract company franchise. An executive session was held earlier to review options aimed at a compromise that would allow Cataract to compete while imposing conditions the council believes protect the public.
The Atlantic winter storms disrupt shipping with multiple ships overdue. The British steamer Pal beth long overdue joins other liners like British and German vessels reported overdue or returning from York, Boston, New York, or Canada. Some ships, including the French bark and Renerviler, are listed with 16 percent rates. several crews face long waits and uncertain arrivals.
James Dollar arrives with nine Aiver-class passengers and Jane, among 65 fishermen, heading to Copper River for Pacific King Navigation fishing. The group marks the first Alaska voyage this year, under the new wage scale from the Fishermen's Protective Union. Newport steamer Nome City towed the disabled Newport into port after an early morning stop at Tatoosh. Nidhill, a city carpenter, was committed to the insane asylum by Superior Judge Mann.
Sheriff Mills reports Christ Henson, the outlaw known for Deputy Sheriff Morrell’s murder, has a long criminal record and escaped Joliet. Descriptions mark him as 25, 160 pounds, light hair, wearing a black coat and vest, blue overalls, and a soft shirt. A manhunt concentrates from Nesqually to Lake View with double guards on bridges and roads across Pierce County.
Rome March 4 The fatigue attendant on yesterday's function has confined the pope to his bed today with intestinal troubles. His Holiness remains under medical care at the Vatican as doctors attend him. The delay in obtaining an interview is noted due to the pope's condition and ongoing consultations.
Six hundred miners are said to be prospecting in the Tanana country according to advices on the steamer City of Beattie which arrived from Bhagway this morning. The same report notes Circle City is nearly deserted as prospector influx continues. A separate case in Judge Morris department involves Jane Ward suing A Hinkieman for 12000 alleging injuries when a porch collapsed last June while she stood on a house porch owned by the defendant.
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