14 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
1
After a March meeting with civic leaders and union reps, a city strike was declared off. Many strikers were rehired, others warned they would be placed as vacancies appeared. On Philadelphia docks tensions rose as returning workers refused to work with nonunion staff, risking renewed action if demands aren’t met.
Report from Seattle notes repeated attempts to derail a train on the line between Ion and Kilbourne avenues near Green Lake. Miscreants moved ties and rails, greased tracks, and scouted Woodland Park and Fremont areas, prompting a patrol to prevent a possible wreck.
Fragmentary report notes Gen. Delarey releasing prisoners and discussing exchanges with the British. It mentions Scheepers and the 6th and contemplates showing Britain and the world a humane war conduct while still pursuing advantage.
The city hosts ongoing revival sessions this week across multiple churches led by Rev. A. Matthews, Rev. K. M. Randall, Rev. W. A. Madizon, and others. Afternoon programs for children and youth stretch into the evening with varied congregational gatherings at Tabernacle, Presbyterian, and Methodist venues.
H V Jones editor of the Commercial West in Minneapolis is visiting the Butler and weighing opening a Seattle branch. He is impressed with Seattle's outlook and believes the city is rapidly becoming the West's chief center.
Funeral services for former Gov Altgeld were held at his residence with Clarence Darrow delivering the oration and prayers and Bible readings. The body will lie in state at the public library, then interment at Graceland Cemetery. The procession through downtown is expected to be among Chicago’s most imposing in years, with Turner, civic and political groups anticipated to attend.
A humorous public notice laments daily chicken thefts at Young's Cove West Seattle. Farmers urge thieves to rob the coops and leave feathers, promising no reward or questions. Vigilance committees form as egg losses continue and locals joke about training canaries to warn of human hawks.
Unofficial reports say the four major gambling houses may allot 20 percent of the bank roll to the Clancy brothers. Argyle joins the plan while one owner resists. No openings expected before Tuesday as council changes, with hints of renewed strain among operators and players like Andy Erieman in blackjack.
The steamer Dirigo of the Alaska Steamship Co arrived from the north with passengers and a cargo of Klondike dust and nuggets valued at $100,000. The treasure was consigned mainly to local banks and marked the largest gold shipment in months. Snowstorms and head winds caused some delay during the voyage.
Clara Brown, occupant of a house below dealerway, is under arrest for larceny from the person. John Williams accused her of stealing his watch. a watch was found in her stocking during a search and identified by Williams. She is held on $750 bond at police headquarters.
Superintendent of Parks Little plans to convert the old Woodland Park hotel into a barracks for city prisoners during park clearance. He proposes cell blocks and guards with authority like city hall guards, housing inmates until sentences end, with some prisoners used for street work at city hall. The aim is to reduce jail crowding and cut park clearance costs.
William A. Redenberg resigns from the civil service commission to take effect April 1 and his resignation is presented to President Roosevelt this morning in Washington D C.
Beattle clearances today totaled 60 thousand dollars with a 164.89 figure and remaining balances of 115 thousand 561 dollars and 55 cents. The figures indicate ongoing financial movements and outstanding balances across accounts.
Tonight and Saturday expect occasional cold rain with a brink to high south to west wind.
By agreement between the Oregon Short Line and Gan Fedio roads the pending right of way litigation is postponed to May. The engineering departments may adjust joint survey difficulties.
The car shed of the St Louis Transit Co and four adjoining houses burned this morning in St Louis. Residents narrowly escaped suffocation with some rescued from smoke. Charlies Reichrath reentered the blaze to save a child. Loss pegged at 10000 includes cars and machinery. street service halted briefly before resuming.
A morning fire at the University of Montana science hall in Missoula destroys the building and causes losses estimated at over $100,000. The blaze ruins several valuable collections including ores and mineral specimens from Northwest mines and many experimental appliances.
Senator Geo. Turner arrived in the city for a day or two before traveling to Tacoma then Washington. He attended a Spokane meeting of the Crane Book Mining Co, of which he is president. His private secretary Frederic R. Marvin arrived yesterday to gather river and harbor data for increased appropriations.
The immigration bureau admitted 60 Japanese passengers from the Toso Maru, primarily students and merchants, with six additional Japanese who landed yesterday from Victoria also approved for passage.
Ballard marchers report the strike remains in force with little change. Clipper machines fear cited as replacements for mill workers. Campbell's mill tested the new devices and found them worthless, while owners sought to buy out rival mills. Strikers claim the sale rumor is a bluff.
A union ultimatum from the Master Builders' Association warns that mechanics must return to work by Monday or current jobs will be halted until disputes with employers are resolved. The Building Trades council dismisses the move as propaganda, while painters and plasterers negotiate for higher pay.
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