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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
1
Senate leaders suggest they may ignore House reciprocity plans toward Cuba and pursue independent moves. They claim authority to act without House approval and press ahead with policy steps.
Washington reports describe a sharp fight over Cuba policy with a Tawney plan versus Senate reciprocity. Experts say the Senate may negotiate treaties without House consent, weakening House influence. Commerce efforts push for a new department while Senate investigates Oregon Indian treaties and Kentucky House seating, amid a ten hour army appropriation debate.
A colored man, age 33, appeared before Justice George in the police court on a charge tied to an altercation with his wife. A common noun was used by Simon Owen Roberts to test the case. The trial proceeded in the police court.
A crowded Ballard meeting discussed annexation to Seattle. Figures like Martin Raven and Whithan spoke as supporters and opponents clashed, while the anti annexation camp received visible support with applause and notable reactions.
The Broadway Club held a meeting at the Congregational church last night to elect officers and discuss a clubhouse project. Officers chosen include W. W. Wilshire president L. H. Gray vice president and H. treasurer with a secretary. A committee Gray W. A. McClure and others was appointed to pursue the clubhouse proposition and the next meeting will be in the district.
A man sustained broken ribs and severe injuries after a bicycle collision with a hack driven by J. E. Doney at 2 oclock in the morning at the corner of Third Street and Main. The injured party was taken to Rabbard Freeman headquarters for treatment.
Favorit Des Moines reports that on March 25 the Iowa state legislature passed a joint resolution urging the election of United States senators by popular vote across the state. The measure supports direct democracy and would replace the current method for choosing senators.
District Attorney Osborne opened summing in the Patrick Gase murder case against lawyer Patrick charged with killing Lithelaire Rice. The trial likely goes to the jury tomorrow.
A special Manufacturers' association meeting chaired by A. P. Burwell approved the Employers' association conservative strikes arbitration. The group endorsed the organization as essential to adjust labor disputes and called another meeting for next Friday at 11 for tide flats balance regrading.
In Washington on March 25 a lengthy conference among Gov. Wood of Cuba President Palma and Senor Quesada discussed moving U S troops out of Cuba. They agreed that all soldiers there except three coast artillery batteries would be ordered home by May 20. An official order will be issued tonight.
An additional earthquake is reported in Colima and Chilpancingo districts, making 16 in the present year. There are no reports of loss of life or major damage, suggesting it was not unusually severe.
London reports circulate that a London Chronicle note claims an armistice between Boer and British forces pending talks with Schalkberger and De Wet. Government officials deny statements of an armistice while public optimism rises for a possible ceasefire and eventual peace.
An immense battleship named Prince of Walesa was launched in Chatham with the Prince and Princess of Wales in attendance. The ceremony marks a major naval construction milestone for the royal visitors and the shipyard.
R D Taylor, a pioneer who arrived in Kittitas county in 1884, died at 10 o clock yesterday morning in Ellensburg. His funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. He is survived by his wife and six adult children.
Washington March 4 Gov Wood received a Havana telegram stating sentences passed yesterday on the Americans embarged with embezzlement of Cuban postal funds. Neeley 19 years imprisonment and 54701 fine Reeves 109 years and 345516 fine Rathbone 10 years and 35324 fine. All appealed to Cuba's supreme court for new trial.
In Sedro-Woolley on a Sunday, miner George Japp was found lying face down in a water pool along a road two miles from town. Authorities believe he fell while intoxicated and drowned after being unable to rise.
Kansas City March 23 Judge Phillips grants a temporary restraining order at the request of the interstate commerce commission preventing the Rock Island Mis s Pacific Burlington Chicago and Great Western and Alton railways from cutting rates.
Jacob Jones, a Black man, tried to kill his former wife in Spokane Washington yesterday shortly after a ten day divorce. The assailant's target woman suffered a severe throat wound from a bullet and remains under care with poor prospects for recovery.
American Consul Diniseton reports a severe outbreak of yellow fever in Washington with high intensity and rapid spread among residents and visitors. Officials monitor the situation as health authorities respond.
City engineer's office issued permits for a two story frame house at 1618 North Fiftieth Street costing 1200 to G Stocking. A one story frame at 102 KE Fifty-ninth Street costing 450 to J Morgan. Two one story frame houses at 2216-18 Franklin Avenue costing 1500 to KE Horton. A two story frame apartment house at 9547 Twenty-second Avenue costing 7800 to M Mullin.
News from Victoria British Columbia cites a Yokohama merchant Marcus MI reporting that 60 000 troops await signal to join Chinese rebels in Kwantung and Kwangri with villages burned and thousands of refugees fleeing. He claims Mill acts as rebel emissary collecting arms and supplies for the revolt.
An explosion on a new locomotive near Lake Hill 176 miles west of Ogden killed engineer William Whitton and brakeman Uphoft and tramp Meyers. Fireman Roy Muesey died later in hospital from injuries. The cause of the boiler failure is unknown.
SOCIALISTS BERLIN March 2 Municipal elections in several Prussian towns today showed notable gains for the Bolshevists party with strong support in urban centers and increased turnout across the region.
A meeting of the Interbay Improvement Club will be held tomorrow night at Interbay to discuss obtaining improved street car service for the suburb. The members plan to talk over the issue and seek solutions for better transit.
William Blackman, State Labor Commissioner, advocates arbitration as the fair method to resolve labor disputes. He proposes state supervision by a labor commissioner to form ad hoc arbitration boards that include representatives from both sides and a secretary to record findings. He cites a coal mine example where a wage schedule was agreed and a strike ended. He argues unions should predefine yearly wage and hour schedules and that labor and management meet as business partners to settle grievances.
On the battleship Oregon at Seattle Harbor yesterday afternoon veteran sailor Frank Huntley, a Santiago hero, escorted visitors when he misstepped on a ladder and fell breaking his neck. He died instantly. He was aged and well liked by shipmates. Floral designs arrived from friends. The body will be interred at Port Orchard.
May avert a strike as United Mine Workers districts 1 3 and 9 vote for a provisional strike declaration with no date set. Miners demand a minimum day wage scale shorter hours and uniform wage raises while operators hesitate. A 14 man committee will meet Civic Federation to seek settlement. failure could trigger a strike involving more than 144 000 miners.
Secretary Karney of the Civic Federation said the pacification committee would extend its efforts to avert the threatened miners strike. He reported a telegram from Senator Hanna about a Wednesday morning meeting with expected attendees Bishop Potter Oscar Strauss Chas Moore Frank Peargent Jas Duncan Jobo Mitchell and Franklin MacVeagh.
New York March 2 5 In the merger case brought by Peter Power against Northwestern Securities Co to prevent the combination Jacob Schiff of Kuehn Loch Co testified before Examiner Mabey. Schiff denied plans to extinguish competition and Morgan who was subpoenaed was delayed and will be heard Wednesday morning.
The United States signal service invites bids to supply a wireless telegraph system for Cape Nome to St. Michael Alaska a distance of 104 miles. The winner must prove practicability by testing equipment off the Atlantic coast.
No change is today apparent in the condition of Cecil Rhodes. The brief item notes the March 25 update from Carpe Town reporting his health status remains steady with no new developments.
London dispatch says Queen Alexandra delayed her voyage to Denmark for her father's birthday celebration because of strong coastal gales. She plans to sail within a few weeks.
For Beattle and Vicinity. Tonight and Wednesday showers are expected with light to fresh southerly winds.
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