24 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
1
The article alleges a pending hunt for graft in federal offices, naming the immigration bureau and other departments. It accuses officials of suppressing facts, with Powderly and President Roosevelt urged to escalate investigations. A contractor is cited as building a mansion with questionable costs.
A machinist identified as Towne allegedly turned on gas causing the death of himself and his wife and young daughter. Police lean toward homicide as motive, noting Towne's recent despondency and threats of discharge by his employers.
cheerful citywide mood rests on progress toward settlement as plasterers and plumbers eye talks tonight at Carpenters hall 1409 Fourth Ave The council plans to move firms off the unfair list to the fair list to restore business justice for unions and avoid retaliation amid ongoing negotiations with the plumbers union
Fragmentary notes describe a heavy deal involving goats and a league block, with a $4,500 consideration. It mentions city and farm property being taken and references unusual transactions linked to Honolulu and G. Coughi.
A patient escaped from a hospital yesterday afternoon, running through the street to Fourth Avenue before being overtaken. He had removed a bed cover and fled in night clothes, prompting staff to search the area and return him to the hospital for treatment as his fever rose.
In Washington March 4 the American Chamber of Commerce of Manila petitions for free trade and removal of coolie labor restrictions arguing army withdrawal from the islands could follow. Proctor discusses the gleomar garine bill as House backs war revenue repeal amendments and a Boers peace resolution seeks British overtures and U S neutrality.
Representatives from state millers associations gather in Chicago to finalize the national federation launched last month. The movement gains strong support with Minneapolis milling interests now in favor, joined by Michigan, Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania millers, and the Virginia Valley millers group.
Chicago rail majors Tillotson Central Michigan Central Lake Shore Pennsylvania Ft Wayne and Chicago Northwestern consent to a federal injunction restraining rate cuts. Judge Grosescup bars reductions until June with a later hearing, covering 26 000 miles of track and signaling a potential shift to federal control of freight rates.
London reports a hopeful mood that the Boer War may end with preliminary steps led by Schalreer and Kitchener. Delarey’s stance is seen as the main obstacle while safe conduct for prominent leaders through British lines was arranged for talks with Stein and possible peace proposals. Official details awaited.
Secretary D W Bowen for the Employers' association told the Star that a widespread opinion exists among employers and workers that the labor trouble threatening for three weeks will end and differences be settled by next Saturday night. He said Seattle progress requires timely resolution and that leaders are conservative and capable of an amicable settlement. A meeting of the Employers' association is set for 6 o'clock tonight at Union Hall on the second floor of the Pacific block.
Beulah Baldus and Florence Perry, aged 14 and 16, were found intoxicated after visiting Dr V Lawson at his electro medical office. Baldus says Lawson served port wine, causing severe effects. Lawson denies the allegations as investigations proceed in the prosecutor’s office.
The Military Athletic League holds its sixth annual tournament at Madison Square Garden with troops from Fort Myer and Fort Columbus, New York state militia and other units. The program features grand review by Gen Hrooke and highlights athletic events plus demonstrations of cavalry and artillery maneuvers.
Little girls daughters of Seattle society figures form the Girls Bunbeam to aid the city's poor. Under Mrs Howard H Lewis they provided Christmas joy to slum children and plan a Rank Hall dance on April 1 to fund a free hospital cot. Officers include Pauline Robinson secretary and Lisa Churchill treasurer.
Mrs Marion Faversham wife of actor William Faversham was granted a divorce on statutory grounds in a secret hearing. Testimony and the co respondent name were not disclosed.
All councils of the Royal Arcanum in this city meet tonight at o clock in Elke hall. Jeri Halderman of St Louis supreme officer will be present to install a grand council. All council members are requested to attend.
Mrs Heckleton and her son arrived in Vancouver from Lillooet where they relocated gold claims found by her husband 25 years ago. She crossed snow clad mountains and faced difficulty locating ledges and will have samples assayed at Squamish.
Portland March 24 George H Williams former attorney general under Ulysses Grant has been offered the Republican nomination for mayor of the city. He is past 80 and will respond tonight.
Interbay Improvement Club reports favorable on purchasing a central public school site but the plan is held in abeyance due to lack of funds. Residents seek nighttime police presence and have formed a committee to meet with Mayor Humes and Chief Sullivan. A sub post office is discussed as carrier service may extend to Interbay.
Cir cus, Hope and Co of Seattle have been awarded a $50,000 contract by Lloyds to raise the wrecked steamer Islander lying in Taku Inlet, Victoria British Columbia, in March.
A benefit ball held Saturday night at the Armory under the Western Central Labor Union auspices drew over 1000 attendees. Net proceeds totaled about 660 dollars to aid in building the Labor Temple.
The Seattle city council opens its initial regular meeting tonight to name the standing committees and assign chairpersons for the new term. Committees to be formed will cover core city functions and oversight responsibilities.
President Parry has chosen his selections but will announce them tonight. The Great Northern Railway Co may seek city tunnel approval in a couple of weeks. Five revenue cutters will head north this summer including Bear Thetis Manning Rush and Perry with stations at Sitka and Bering Sea patrols.
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