19 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
1
Reports say gamblers crowd a large city lottery amid police pressure. Chief Sullivan refuses to explain delays or permit openings while Clancys and bosses remain silent and the patrol wagon rumor lingers. The lottery owners avoid comment as authorities question aims and legality.
A massive blaze at Hoboken last night engulfed the Phoenix and British Queen steamers, several barges, and lighters at the North Pier. One life is confirmed lost Chief Engineer Scott, with extensive property damage estimated at 1 206 000 dollars as crews fight flames and search the wreckage.
A marked armistice on Samar ends active fighting as Guevarra and Bamar rebels surrender 04 ammunition to Smith's forces. General HaWfee calls it an end to the uprising but keeps a strong garrison to counter possible native treachery and new insurgent forces.
WTTNER returns smiling with Deputy Sheriff escort to court in Vancouver. He claims he did not intend to defraud and that heavy expenses ruined him. He asserts a past real estate deal fell through and seeks to clear his name amid claims by Green and others. He was scheduled for a preliminary examination at 2 o'clock.
W H Buttner will be given a hearing before Justice Cann late this afternoon. The German American Investment Company will continue business in this city after paying for an interest and back salary.
The Interbay Improvement Club meets tonight at Fredmond's hall to discuss mall delivery service and to consider appointing a special policeman for the suburb. The meeting also notes losses from recent chicken roasts in the area and upcoming events.
Jack Hawey an Indian was killed Monday night by the Darlington train after boarding in an intoxicated state. The body was found on the track Tuesday morning, apparently dragged by the train. Coroner D Bakerfield ruled the death accidental and did not order an inquest. Heaney known as a Siwash Indian figure.
A skeleton was unearthed this morning about seven miles from Renton at the Eldiott and Trevere crossing. The body showed years of decay with no clothing. Found by A Ft Peterson, the road surveyor, while digging gravel for Cedar river pipeline work. Sheriff notified. Kansas City dispatch reports ICC injunction suit against seven Chicago-Kansas City lines delayed, awaiting Judge Philips's return from Glenwood Springs.
Tonight and Thursday expect showers with light to fresh southerly winds. The forecast notes unsettled conditions across the area with periods of rain likely and varying wind intensity. A mild to cool temperature range is anticipated, advising caution for outdoor plans and travel as showers may become heavier at times.
John Kennedy a director and large stockholder in Northern Securities and Northern Pacific testified in Minneapolis in the Powers holding case seeking to prohibit retirement of Northern Pacific preferred shares. He discussed forming a holding company with James J. Hill and denied plans would harm stockholders. He reiterated prior statements by President Mill.
Water will be shut off from 8 to 12 o'clock tomorrow in the entire district north of Highland Drive and west of Queen Anne Avenue including the army post main.
The Beattle Relef Association hosts its annual bell event at Armory Hall tomorrow evening. Sergeant M Powers Captain W F Laubecher and Detective Charles Tennant lead the committee with Chief of Police Sullivan overseeing arrangements. The Seattle Military Band will provide music and dancing continues into the early morning.
Fremont man WF Johnson reports after leaving a Belvedere concert hall he played cards with a bartender, woke in woods atop Queen Anne Hill bruised from a dull instrument, and found his money and valuables gone. Detectives Adams and Lane investigate the daytime crime.
The Sultan directly rejects American calls to repay the ransom paid for Mini Stone's release. He asserts the United States cannot compel repayment and hints at relying on Russia for any pressure.
Reporting from Hong Kong on March 19 two more defeats of Imperial troops occurred at Pohak and Sekshing. The viceroy of Chin was asked by Canton to send reinforcements as rebels gain strength and the current forces cannot subdue the uprising.
At Trinidad Washington March 19 the Navy Department reported the North Atlantic squadron reached Port of Spain Island of Trinidad this morning. It will likely stay several days to be near the Isthmus of Panama in case the revolution calls for action at Colon.
The Tigers defeated St. Mark's 8 to 4 on the Olds University grounds in a lively afternoon game. A charity grand ball benefits the Labor Temple, with many tickets sold for the Armory event Saturday night under the WCLU banner, expected to draw a large crowd.
San Francisco on March 19 reports the Market Street Railway Company selling its system to Baltimore syndicates forming United Railways of San Francisco. Certificates totaling 18,417,000 dollars were turned over as payment, marking one of the era’s largest streetcar deals. The sale ends Southern Pacific Company street railway involvement. Led by the late Colle P Huntington, the venture proved highly profitable.
Coroner reports a fatal incident at the Franklin coal mine after miner Thomas Dennis fell down an air shaft several hundred feet and died. Deputy Coroner Buckley will depart this afternoon to investigate the death. family details are not yet known.
In a ruling the court cited evidence that both Clara Frown and John Kelly were intoxicated the night of the alleged theft. The judge found that intoxication negated criminal blame and cleared Frown of charges in the upper court.
lL Burnett asks Secretary Meikie of the local chamber of commerce to aid in finding his wife Olive Burnett who left for the Klondike in 1899 and 1900 and may have perished in a coast shipwreck.
William McKiniey Circle Ladies of G A RR will hold a regular meeting in the hall third floor New York block tomorrow at 2 p m The ident desires this gathering to be a rally of every member of the circle.
The Chamber of Commerce committee reports progress toward settling building trades wage disputes by arbitration. They propose a three-stage board of arbitration with representatives from both unions and employers and neutral members, seeking a year or longer agreement to stabilize wages and rules for the city.
Special to the Star from Dawson reports there is widespread fear of an exodus if the Treadgold concession becomes law. Ottawa delays spark suspense and talk of a mass move to Alaska and the interior, with miners selling assets and rushing to open grounds in Rampart, Nome, and the Tanana.
Eadward Greene husband of Het tie Greene died in Pallas Vermont today. He was described as partaking in the Macaulay saving Regarding character that made his millionaire wife famous.
Journeymen plasterers met in Western Central Labor Union hall with a five member committee from the Hoss Plasterers Association. The session ended without full adjustment but indicated progress and expectation of a return to work. A carpenters meeting at Building Wraden Council hall backed the trades council stance, while the Chamber of Commerce strike report drew favorable comment from employers.
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