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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
1
On March 13 nearly 22 000 men in this city and surrounding yards walked out as part of a broad strike. The action shut docks and freight yards, causing coal and steam deliveries to falter and mills to halt in nearby towns. Secretary Crane and Civic Federation representatives held talks with strikers to seek an end to the stoppage.
An undefeated Portland basketball squad defeated the local YMCA team 1 to 0 as referee Van der Veer oversaw the match. Vancouver and Portland players, including Wiggers Gordon MecKenazie and Mockie, contributed across forward and guard positions.
A 15 member meeting in Seattle formed the MuCity Club with officers including president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. The club aims to promote legitimate advertising and strengthen ties among members.
Juan Sweda, a 49 year old Civil War veteran from Keenan Park, endured a perilous voyage after his 27 foot sloop sailed from Sitka on December 8. Drifted hundreds of miles in wind and waves, he survived on minimal rations until landing near Queen City on Sunday. The ordeal lasted two months, ending with Keenan assisting him ashore and noting the veteran’s injuries.
Reporter Francisco reports a vessel wreck off Grays Harbor with the ship blowing in shore during a strong morning gale. Ten men aided their landing aided by the crew from E K Wood Lumber of San Francisco. One life reported lost.
A party of 14 searched Lake Washington near Madison Park using the Rainier to locate Roxy White and H. D. Tupper drowned last Sunday. Led by A. D. White the team scoured the eastern shore and planned dynamite blasts to clear the waters.
An organized drive backs Will H. Parry for president of the new city council. Critics say he represents corporate interests and would be aided by backers who control votes. A majority oppose his leadership and may back a candidate acceptable to seven of the nine other members. The Cedar Falls electric lighting plant support fuels the push, while opponents allege influencing agencies back Parry to advance corporate interests over the public.
George K. Hanscom master electrician at Mare Island Navy Yard travels to Bremerton with his wife Mrs Hanscom to survey the battleship Oregon. He sails this evening and will be engaged in the survey for about a week or 109 days.
Twenty two applications were filed with Secretary Grout of the civil service commission to take examinations at city hall on March 14 and 15. Among the applicants for promotion are ten firemen six policemen two park workers and one from the city department.
Water Street clerical and engineering departments are mentioned in this fragment, noting organizational roles and potential coordination. The text is sparse and lacks concrete events, dates, or named entities to confirm a full news item.
The twin screw steamer Alaskan of the American Hawaiian line will visit Puget Sound on her maiden voyage arriving on the 26th Inst. from San Francisco. At 8500 tons register and 482 feet long she carries 10960 horse power and 4 foot hatches with a cargo capacity of 12000 tons. Capt Banfield will command.
Herman G Mehner arrested for carrying dangerous weapons was examined for sanity in probate court and discharged. He entertained the judge with vivid scripture interpretations provoking a small audience. He will study theology publicly while avoiding further trouble.
APPOINTS OLYMPIA March 13 Governor Mecffride named Dr. C M Parks of Tacoma for superintendent of the Stellacoom asylum and EB 0 Free of Olympia for state armorer, with both appointments to take effect April 1.
Three young city guardsmen from the National Guard, Captain Otto Case First Lieutenant W M Inglis and Second Lieutenant Howard Darlington, are poised for promotion following Major C H Crane’s resignation with Case in direct line for major.
The funeral for Belle OBrien aged 17 was conducted at 1 pm from Colling Sherman Foley Co parlors to the Church of Our Lady of Good Help. Interment followed at Culvarts.
Confident of victory the Ballard shingle weavers union signals strength as mill owners vow to fight the knotters strike. Knotsawyers seek 3 dollars daily, up from 2.23, tied to shingles market, while mills threaten clipper machines that cut multiple jobs.
Hobd Fits Simmons declares no New York bout before May 15. He dismisses San Francisco plans to contract for a championship fight with Jeffries in April. Training under three months is required, and he will not fight earlier than May 15.
A Cape Town dispatch reports Cecil Rhodes suffered a night of strain that greatly weakens him. His breathing is labored and he struggles to live only with constant effort as his condition remains critical.
A dispatch from St Petersburg reports another battle between Russians and Tulguses in Manchuria. Russian forces killed 200 of the enemy and captured three guns in the engagement.
Reports from Northern and Central Texas indicate a three day storm has caused extensive damage with six fatalities and property losses estimated at no less than 260000 dollars.
The Puget Soundridge and Dredging Company awarded the contract for a three story brick steel framed joiner shop at Puget Sound Navy Yard. Estimated cost is $66,000 with a freproot steel roof and metal roof.
City engineer records show permits granted to Ole N Jeneen for oat bins at 107% Seattle Boulevard and 800 T K Bar, Mary A Kelsall for a pine street dwelling, Nettie Crown for a 1 1/2 story frame house on Florentine street, M H Waller for a 1 story frame house on KB Alphs Street, and C W Young for a 1 story frame cottage on 210 First Avenue North with costs ranging from 200 to 2000 dollars.
Beattie Humane Society pushes for custody of cattle and dog pounds in Unis city. A committee reports current pounds are muddy and crowded with sick or dangerous animals. They propose humane shelters and immediate euthanasia for beyond-help animals, aiming to install gas euthanasia and city mayoral support.
A musical program will be presented at Germania hall on March 19 by Miss Jennie Schaeffer and Louis Singer. They are supported by Mrs G A Edmunds Mrs W H Wittlesey G A Edmunds Vernon Van Buskirk and W H Ellis. The program is described as excellent and the public is promised a magical treat.
The Star reports a district school board resolution requiring all attending children to show a vaccination certificate from a qualified area. The Star consulted the prosecuting attorney's office and was informed by Mr. Fulton and Mr. Falten that the board has a legal right to enforce the measure.
Washington March 11 Democrats aim to win a House majority by ignoring Bryan and the tariff issue while stressing new line positions and Philippines policy. Senator Gorman is favored to direct the drive, seen as a strong organizer who could fund a liberal campaign from Northern business leaders. The plan targets the Northern states, trusting the South to be managed.
A narrative from St. Paul discusses whether any court can hear the railway merger case after a Supreme Court ruling largely bars other courts. It notes the need to confirm that consolidation occurred, which is described as a difficult matter.
A confession reveals a gang of six killers in Raomont involving six murder victims. Mattie Bennett describes a group of Negro women and white men who lured victims to a house, drugged or beaten them, and robbed them. Bodies were disposed of in the river.
Montreal report says a rival fur company, backed by British and Canadian capital, plans to send ships down Hudson and James bays and set up trading posts along the east plain and West coast to challenge the Hudson Bay Company, signaling a possible life and death contest.
Birmingham Alabama March 1% The Republic Iron and Steel Company will blow its 225 ton blast furnace at Thomas and light 400 new coke ovens in four batteries on the first of next month This is the largest single coke plant in the United States The company plans large new steel mills and imports workers from the North to handle double shifts
Reports from Omaha indicate Nebraska's winter wheat crop could total 25 to 47 million bushels with 1,000,000 acres sown. An average yield of 20 bushels per acre suggests 94 million bushels, and a favorable season could reach last year's total of 47 million.
Married in Ellensburg on March 18 at 2 PM, Henry Hewer and Nellie Thomas exchanged vows in a city ceremony officiated by Rev. W. M. Kenney. Both residents are well known locally. Prof. L. J. Chapinta has left the city for health reasons.
Count Tolstoi's condition has rapidly worsened in St Petersburg and medical observers fear he will not recover. The writer is said to be sinking quickly and death may come at any time.
A forecast for Seattle and nearby areas calls for occasional rain tonight and Friday. Expect fresh to strong southeast winds and mild temperatures with periods of showers.
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