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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1903

Page

4

Venezuelan loan gamble tied to Caracas La Guayra duel

In Washington the Pulida envoy and a Beligman representative race to reach President Castro with terms of a loan that could shape Venezuela’s future. Minister Bowen seeks a Hague ruling on forceful collection of claims while tensions mount over loan acceptance and treasury money.

Washington, D.C Marek Bee Venezuela la Guayra Caracas Pulida Washington Beligman Brothers New York Bowen Hague Tee Aed Unterest Purida Castro Sedlaiman Avole Howen

Non-Union Motorman Causes Rampage on Pike Street

Non union motorman B P McPherson, in charge of Broadway and Pike car 113, ran amuck at noon injuring a delivery wagon driver and striking a wagon. He fled the scene after a crash near Fourth and Pike, with witnesses detailing the car speeding through the business district and ignoring stop requests.

PL McPherson Broadway Pike Pike Street Mave Bation Fourth Avenue Second Avenue Herald Avenue Miller McPherson Looker Powers

Betting tightens on Corbett McGovern title clash

New York on March 31 reports the Corbett McGovern fight draws the tightest betting yet with McGovern named a slight favorite at 5 to 4 and even money bets common as public interest peaks in the cham contest.

New York Corbett-McGovern McGovern

Strikers Call For John Mitchell Mediation In Terre Haute

In Terre Haute on March 11 the bituminous mine strike shows no progress as both sides seek help from John Mitchell. He is due tomorrow to aid in settling the dispute. About 12,060 miners may quit at midnight without a new agreement.

Terre Haute John Mitchell

Revolution Growing in Hai Ae Barracks Plot

The Russian consul at Uskub Mace donia reports rapid growth of revolutionary movement in the Hai ae An attempt to seize barracks and military areas has been made Fevolutionists claim Rueda tw been a Dan.

ST. Petersburg Uskub Macedonia Rueda

Marines Reinforce Norfolk Memo as Diphtheria Spreads

A detachment of marines arrived from League Island navy yard to bolster the routine on receiving ships in Norfolk. Diphtheria has broken out among 1,500 recruits as the illness sweeps the area.

Norfolk W. Va Marth League Island Navy Yard Nkiin Richmond Decatur

Hungate Gets Five Years In Prison

In Painesville Ohio Reverend Hungate was found guilty of performing a criminal operation on his 18 year old house servant. He protested his innocence and the verdict was announced March 11.

Painesville Ohio Hungate

River Level Drops as New Orleans Reports Levee Breach

The river fell an inch last night near New Orleans. Crevecoeur reports and early notices show levee gaps along a convict farm protection area with unknown losses and ongoing repairs to guard camps.

New Orleans

Lion Kills Two Children in Houston Area

Report from Houston area that two children were attacked and killed by a mountain lion. Details incomplete due to broken text but describe the attack as brutal and the lion injuring a parent or guardian who fought to protect them. Authorities investigating incident.

Houston Teas Kitt

Paris Duel Challenge After Attempted Killing of Author

A brother of Emma Thoret, the woman who yesterday tried to kill Provout the author, challenged the novelist to a duel. The exchange followed the incident and occurred in Paris on March 31.

Paris Emma Thoret Provout

Roosevelt angered by West Coast clash over Senate seat

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt enraged by a dispute sparked by ex Senator Simon over wartime decisions. He plans to travel West to personally explain the issue to local leaders and secure support.

Portland Ore Mareh Washington Wars Roosevelt Henater Simon

British iron and steel makers seek cost cuts against imports

London March 21 A conference of Great Britain iron and steel manufacturers met to plan wages and methods to meet American competition. Parke, who recently visited America for the trade, chaired the meeting and urged greater economic production. He noted British firms already use more labor saving devices than American plants.

London Iron and Steel Manufacturers Great Britain Parke America Fritieh

Ship Worth Hundreds Wrecked After Sudden Storm

A nearly new vessel ran aground in a March storm near Atlantic City. All aboard were rescued by life savers using the breeches buoy. The ship is a total wreck, with the wet cargo likely ruined.

Atlantic City

Waitresses Endorse Street Car Strikers Support

The Waitresses' Union endorses the street car men's strike by unanimous vote and extends moral and financial aid to the strikers at the regular union meeting. The report highlights women's solidarity with the striking transit workers.

Inet

British Alaska Hydraulic Mining Company Seeks Dissolution

The British Alaska Hydraulic Mining Company filed a petition in superior court this morning for dissolution stating all claims against the corporation have been paid in full. John Mealy was found guilty of larceny from the person in a downtown resort case heard by Judge Heil's court. the jury reached a verdict after alibi attempts. Albert Brown was arrested last night on charges of larceny from the person for allegedly stealing a gold watch from 8 G Anderson's pocket in a tenderloin saloon.

British-Alaska Hydraulic Mining Company John Mealy Erton Albert Brown Damm and McClure Brown 8. G. Anderson Aloon

Halibut Sold for a Mere Song in Local Market

The fishing fleet faced a price squeeze as most halibut sellers had to accept little or no price for their catch. The schooner Normen Sunde led the effort to shed cargo, selling so at a fraction of the usual rate, with prices reported at two to four cents per stone and other small units.

Normen Sunde

Dugdale Secures Temporary Restraining Order Over Athletic Park

Superior Judge Taukenen granted a temporary order restraining Seattle Electric Company from interfering with Athletic Park preparations for baseball. Dugdale, manager of the Beattle baseball team, claims a lease on the grounds for the season and seeks access for ground work and equipment. The company is slated to appear April 7 to show cause why the order should not be made permanent.

Seattle Electric Company Athletic Park Pearson Taukenen EDBK Dugdale Masebeall Anager Beattle Electric Company

Sailors Show Sympathy as Street Car Strike Affects Waterfront

The Sailors Union of the Pacific branch expresses sympathy with striking city street car workers. Loneshoremen union has not officially weighed in though individuals favor the strikers. The waterfront trade feels the impact most, while regular steamship schedules remain unaffected and freight shipments rely on wharves still served by street cars. In a separate incident, Brown and Anderson are arrested for attempting to rob Charles Richardeon, restrained by officers who arrive as the robbery is halted.

Sailors’ Union Pacifc Loneshoremen's Union Ethhers Up Hae Busihess Love Steamers Traman Steel Louky Compunteres Oval Mr. Brown HM. Anderson McClure Charles Richardeon Brown Anderson Richardeon

Want Officers on Cars to Guard Madison Street Line

Superintendent Kemputer requested an officer ride on a Madison street car with the motorman to protect against violence. Captain Ward denied the request but sent Patrolman Hearing to the Madison street power house to ensure the car and operators were not molested. The department plans to issue neighborhood instructions to prevent trouble, though no officers are available to operate cars.

Kemputer Capt Ward Madison Street Barna Kempater

More Pay for Carpenters in Seattle Strike Warning

Carpenters in Seattle will begin drawing for a day’s work under a new schedule agreed last December between the Carpenters Union and the Master Builders Association. Outside-contractors have either signed or verbally accepted the scale, with no strike expected. The association represents 16 percent of city carpenters. The deal includes a half holiday on Saturdays with no wages for that period. Tomorrow morning the 2,700 workmen were set to report.

Carpenters of Heattle Carpenters’ Union Master Builders’ Association Maseter Musidere’ Association

Marine News on Utopia Reopening Halibut Run

Steamer Utopia resumed the Yronma run after repairs Monday night. Behooner Nellie Coleman sails tonight towardsea to start halibut fishing in the Hriatol area aided by Dirige from Lynn canal, with Dekenie and passengers on board, expected to arrive there soon.

Utopia Teon Worth Behooner Nellie Coleman Malin Lynn Canal Skagwt

Soldier Killed and Wounded in Fort Meyer Drive Drill

One soldier was killed and four others seriously wounded at Fort Meyer during a morning drive drill when an ammunition caisson exploded. Details were not released by the War Department or the unit, but the incident involved the caisson service connected at the station.

Washington, D.C Hecht Fort Meyer

Divorce Granted Despite Cruelty and Consternation

The court grants a divorce to Nettie Zahlman from Wred Fahl on grounds of cruelty and incompatibility of temperament with allegations of non support. Judge Morris presided and Rupertor was cited in the proceedings.

Nettie Zahlman Wred Fahl Rupertor Judge Morris

Architects invited to design Carnegie library

The board released competition terms for the Carnegie library design. Architects from Chicago Boston and New York are invited as well as local firms. Non-residents receive 200 dollars if selected or not. residents with best designs also get 200 dollars. The project is tied to Columbia University oversight. Designs must be submitted by June 16.

Carnegie Library Chicago Boston New York Columbia University

From Valdes to Tanana by Overland Route

Steamer Nome City arrived from Valdes this morning. Capt. Patterson and William Taylor left Valdes for Fort Tunna at the confluence of the Tanana and Yukon rivers on March 12. They aim to prove the Valdes Tahtan river route is the shortest mail path to Nome and Saint Michael.

Nome City Queen Charlotte

Public auction offers damaged goods at ten percent value

Chaos from water main burst floods sales of furniture crockery ware and wide range of home goods. Bids invite public purchase at one tenth their actual value amid street scene of vendors and notices from local tradesmen and firms.

Recond Balain P. Marine Gifford & Dow Beneca

Wednesday Specials at the Bookstore and More

A long trimmed list of Wednesday bargains across departments. Silks, ribbons, lace, appliques, pillow covers, handkerchiefs, kimonos, and wrappers feature prominently with prices and widths. Added are crockery, brass, hosiery, dress goods, and men’s attire with numerous sale prices and quantities.

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