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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
3
In City, Miss Trowbridge loses job after 18 years as operator. On March 2, 76 Bell telephone operators walked out demanding her retention. Public support swayed management to reinstate all operators and restore Miss Trowbridge.
March reports indicate Krug states awareness of a son of Boer leaders and that delegates will consider empowered proposals. The outcome hinges on the pres decision, affecting whether actions proceed next week or are postponed.
The piece notes no immediate plan to legalize gambling in Seattle. It mentions Georgetown style bets and green cloth games, with small operators not connected to Seattle gamblers. The sheriff’s office has taken no action to curb the practice.
Employers association met in Pacific Union hall to discuss the labor situation and resolve that, from April, members will refuse to employ anyone affiliated with the Building Trades Council. A permanent five two member board was proposed with five employers, two unions, and one independent. Master plasterers also debated new pay terms and union withdrawal of the Building Trades Council.
The Dutch queen, Wilhelmina, will make her annual trip to Amsterdam on March 25 due to extreme tiredness. Officials confirm the visit proceeds as scheduled, with health concerns cited but no change to itinerary.
A fire started in a residence on Fifteenth Avenue and was quickly brought under control this morning. Firefighters reported the flames were moderate with no injuries or major damage evident at the scene.
Crichton from the Eighth Ward introduces a resolution directing residents on First Avenue Pine Street and Benny Way to repair and level the sidewalks. The measure passes unanimously and requires significant work from affected residents.
16 year old Edwin Dell faced trial on drunken and disorderly charges in North Seattle. His mother is described as a hardworking widow. Dell has prior detentions and received a one day suspended sentence from Judge George.
Senator Foster asks Congress to appropriate 25 000 dollars for a survey of the Columbia river at Foster Creek Rapids near the Okanogan river mouth. The project is endorsed by army engineers in a report submitted to Congress today.
Captain BE Francis, a veteran United States coast and geodetic survey pilot with 33 years service, died at the Butler hotel from a complication of diseases just before noon. He was born in Victoria about 65 years ago and lived in Seattle most of his life. He charted Alaska coast waters and wrote navigation works. His body will be embalmed and shipped to Portland for interment. sister Mrs Holmes resides there.
In Cleveland today a trench for a new gas house collapsed at about noon, burying five laborers. Rescue attempts by coworkers continued as five men were recovered, with near certainty that all victims perished.
James Stephens Brown, a founder of California gold on Sutter creek and longtime Utah frontier figure, died today at Salt Lake City of Bright's disease at age 72. He was a key pioneer who helped shape Utah affairs for many years and was among the original discoverers of gold on Sutter creek.
Cumberland Md March 26John Murphy longtime Rough Rider saluted the judge and jury after being sentenced to hang for the murder of John English Murphy formerly served in Hoosevelt's Rough Riders regiment and faced execution for the fatal crime.
Marconi left Halifax for New York and England intending to maintain communication with Poldhu across the Atlantic. He plans to test wireless links throughout the voyage and monitor signals from the sending station in Cornwall.
Chief Ralph Cook of the Seattle fire department blames the Seattle Electric Company for a collision between a fire hose wagon and a Third avenue electric car on March 16. A detailed city council report cites eyewitnesses and notes the motor man did not slow, injuring Captain Melinnis and others. the company will issue a statement after the council act.
Washington March 4 Provision for the purchase of friar lands in the Philippines will be made in a bill for civil government now under Senate committee consideration. Bonds would finance the up to 7 million dollar cost with no concluded franchises. House insular affairs set for Harrison resolution action, while the senate debated oleomargarine law. Marriage licenses issued in county auditor office to M Jacks and Maude Reese Seattle Fredus Van Horn Dickinson Tacoma Lil Ham D Smith Beattie.
The Union Feed Co. sues Pacifc Clipper for carelessness seeking 1196 dollars after feed damaged by water and wharf collapse. Judge Griffin presides over Moysen burglary case. Noyrsen accused of meat theft from a hotel storehouse Interbay. Copp and Wenge sue steam schooner Aber deen. Judge Hanford handles. Great Northern sparks fire claims 12000 dollars against Western Shingle Co. Thomas Topping sues Jessie Dunn for 1447 dollars wages. Gosta Wirtanen gains U S citizenship before Judge Tallman.
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamship Kaga Maru arrives at Smiths Cove this evening with a distinguished Japanese party including Count M. Matsukata, twice Japan’s premier and former finance minister. At Victoria the count denies European loan talks, says travel is for pleasure, and predicts no war with Russia. A Meattie Chamber of Commerce deputation will greet them and show the party the city before they continue to the Buescanal. The voyage across the Pacific was pleasant and the ship will reach its destination ahead of schedule.
A near tragedy aboard the steamer Conemaugh of the Empire line occurred after noon when the windlass shafting and cog wheels broke as the anchor descended. The anchor cable plunged 100 fathoms while splinters flew around. crew ducked and no injuries were reported. The mishap is blamed on a defective pull on the windlass.
The Conemaugh likely to return to Morane for repairs after the windlass was improperly locked. The anchor or cable will be buoyed in the bay until she resumes movement.
A 146 year old girl, described as very young, was arrested in the Star concert hall by Detective Barbee. She ran away from home ten days earlier, traveled to Seattle, and performed as an actress in various theaters. Chief Sullivan reported on the case.
Tomorrow night the chamber of commerce will entertain at the Rainier club in honor of distinguished Japanese guests expected here tomorrow. Address by prominent chamber members. Also today evidence in the salt of Thos McCarthy vs Pacific Coast Co by Commissioner Bowman. McCarthy seeks 10906 damages for a fall down the hatchway of the steamer Cottage City. Don’t miss viewing the battleship Oregon.
Moore Investment Co offers fourteen Madison Park lots at cost, 100 to 225 dollars each, compared to 200 to 445 dollars for neighboring lots. The sale targets clerks and mechanics seeking affordable homes, noting quick turnover and easy payments. Madison Park lies north of the Madison Street cable and a short ride from downtown Seattle.
A Seattle piano sale advertises a sixty thousand dollar stock with aggressive pricing and early morning doors opening at 8 a.m. The notice notes a fire at the Hardman factory, urging quick purchases from current stock, with brands Knabe Fischer Hardman Ludwig Voce Sterning Schiller Packard Hamilton Willard Kingabury and Smith & Barnes. It touts payment options, stock from Wiley B. Allen Co of Portland, and a push to expand into the Pacific Northwest.
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