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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1903

Page

5

Street Car Strike Enters Second Day With No Violence

Chicago on November 1 reports the second day of a great street car strike began peacefully as heavily armed police guarded ten Wentworth avenue trains. Non union crews operated the cars. crowds cheered but did not attack. Union meetings may hint at further protests while franchise renewal issues loom in city council.

Chicago Efsire Wentworth Bama Alatrict Wentworth Avenue Mullen Thia Transportation Committee City Council Chicago City Railway Company

Roosevelt arraigned over Panama affair in House

In Washington on November 1 the new California Democrat B J Livernash challenged the house on the Panama issue asserting presidential action violated constitutional prerogatives by declaring war on Colombia. Payne demanded a point of order as the debate opened with slow work and adjournment. The Ways and Means Committee reported favorably on Cuban reciprocity by 14 to 2 with two amendments rejected by Republicans. Senator Hannah called a December meeting of the Republican national committee to set the next convention date and Chicago remains the likely site. Foster was named to a special committee to fill vacancies.

Washington, D. C Panama B. J. Livernash California Roosevelt Colombia Payne House Robertson Louisiana Texas Asa

Pike Street Regrade Delays Agitate City Council

City council stalls over completing the Pike Street regrade as contractor J. Erickson delays work awaiting water and gas mains adjustments. Street committee shows waning interest while Councilman James remains vocal for a cautious push to evaluate contractor speed against the board of public works. Rumors mention contractor trusts influencing bids and a growing issue with contractor association tactics.

Pike Street Council Street J. Erickson City James Ertevwon Board of Pubic Works Erickson

Venezuelan Claims Taken Under Advisement at Hague Tribunal

The Hague tribunal adjourned sine die after all arguments were concluded. The court will now render its decision on all awards and notify interested parties once it decides.

The Hague Aeputation Tribunal Mys

Divorce suits filed in superior court today

The article lists divorces instituted in the superior court including Mrs E M Bard versus J W Bard for cruelty and Clarence Perry versus Emma Perry for incompatibility. It also notes Annie Kiant versus Webster Hiant for Barddiseers te and reports Berlin bulletin noting the Kaiser’s condition as improving later.

Mra. E. M. Bard J. W. Bard Clarance Perry Emma Perry Annie Kiant Webster Hiant

Guilty Verdict Returned in Sheep Theft Case

In the superior court this afternoon Judge Belfe presided as the jury found Bri Lein guilty of sheep stealing after about an hour of deliberation following a multi day trial.

Belfe Bri Lein

Sierra Lumber Mill Destroyed by Fire in Chico

A morning blaze in Chico destroys the Sierra Lumber company mill causing about 9400 dollars in damage. No injuries are reported as fire crews battle the flames and secure the site.

cHico Cal Sierra Lumber Company

Clash reported between Russian and Chinese near Stanghai Kwan

A dispatch from Tien-Tein reports a clash between Russian and Chinese troops near Stanghai Kwan with Russians described as aggressors and claiming imperial forces faced a band of rebels.

London Tien-Tein Stanghai Kwan

Driver Hurt in Bay Runaway Accident Near Phammer Street

L. C. Sweet, a driver for Alaska Junk, was thrown into the bay near Phammer Street and Railroad Avenue this morning at 3.00. He was taken by ambulance to Wayside Mission hospital and is semi conscious with a badly lacerated face and possible brain concussion.

L. C. Sweet Alaska Junk Company Phammer Street Railroad Avenue Wayside Mission Hospital Johnson

Snow Stormes Hit Iowa and Nebraska

A general snow storm affects Iowa as of November 12. Eastern Nebraska also reports heavy snowfall on the same date, disrupting travel and daily life across the region.

DHS Movies Iowa State Omaha Neb Nebraska

Rescue of Julia Hermon from a Prostitution Plot

Detectives Adama and Lane and a salvar woman thwart a scheme by Camille Cooper Peter Melater Meister and Frank Opidemeker to lure Julia Hermon a telephone girl into a life of vice. Julia was found with her mother at 802% Dearborn Street as investigators prepare to press charges.

Providence Adama Lane Underworld Julia Hermon Camille Cooper Paris Peter Melater Frank Opidemeker Julia Meister Camille Opidemeker Meteter California Hermans Dearborn Street

Million Dollar Suit Filed Over Alaska Oil Claims

A $1,000,000 libel suit was filed in superior court by William Pax of A B C Company against Alaska Petroleum and M L Company T Lappy Clark Davis E Sauter and Henry Hallinan brokers alleging a conspiracy to defraud him of valuable oil claims in Alaska. The complaint states Sauter Hallinan were hired to secure claims for Abernathys and brokers conspired with the other defendants to obtain the property perceived as highly valuable.

Colt William Pax A. & B.C. Company Alaska Petroleum and Ml Company T. & Lappy Clark Davis E. Sauter Henry Halliman Sauter & Hallinan Alaska Sauter & Halliman Oil Claire Abernathys. ii Fox

Tiny Fishing Sloop Survives Pacific Storm Off Cape Flattery

Three men Pete Toretich Sam Caravieh and Vance Hekobich sailed from near Cape Flattery in a 14 foot sloop Kate. A hurricane with snow and sleet battered them as they fought the gale. Dawn found them a mile off shore and safely anchored on the lee side. They were exhausted but uninjured and reached port safely.

Kate Pacific Pete Toretich Sam Caravieh Vance Hekobich Cape Flattery Cape

Danny Sullivan Wins I The Seventeen

In Bremerton on November 13 Danny Sullivan defeated Jimmy Quinn after 17 rounds of hard fighting. The bout ended early as Quinn was too weakened by punishment. Sullivan led from the start and was declared the winner by the referee. Preliminaries saw Kid Max defeat Kid Joebnaon and Sailor Harris KO Charley Black. Joe Martin refereed the main bout. Harry Loverich organized the event.

Bremerton Danny Sullivan Jimmy Quinn Sullivan Quinn Kid Max New York Kid Joebnaon Seattle Sailor Harris Charley Black Salt Lake Joe Martin Harry Loverich

Funeral Plans For Edward Hamilton Widow Deluged With Condolences

The wife of the late State Senator Edward Hamilton has received many messages of condolence from his friends across the state. Funeral arrangements are not finalized but are expected Sunday afternoon. King County and Pierce County delegations coordinated plans to attend the funeral in a body.

Nh Me Ag Sa Lew Edward 8 Hamilton King County Senator Kinnear Beattle 40 Pierce County Charles Redford Berlin

Sultans preparing reply to Russians and Austrians

Constantinople reports both Russian and Austrian ambassadors have been notified that the sultan is assembling a satisfactory reply to their demands.

Constantinople

Scandal Dogging Madden Divorce Case Revealed

Mrs Edith May Madden wife of Captain John Madden A S A was greeted by a lawyer's clerk with a divorce summons as she stepped ashore from the transport Thomas arriving from Manila. Ground alleged infidelity and several army officers named as corespondente.

Ban Francisco Edith May Madden John Madden Thomas Manila Madden

Local man commited to asylum over violent delusions

John Davie of Black Diamond was committed to the insane asylum by Superior Judge Tallman this morning. Neighbors testify his principal delusion is that his wife should be beaten and that he is the man to do it. He also believes he possesses untold wealth and owns the Leary coal mines, hiring miners to work.

Wasitington D. C Republic of Panama Roosevelt M. Bunan Varilla Varilla M. Buosa Varilla Panama United States Ita John Davie Black Diamond Tallman Hany Leary Coan

Relief bill to aid valley farmers from floods

Congress was urged by the Beatle chamber of commerce to act immediately to protect farmers in the White, Black, Duwamish and Sammamish river valleys from annual floods. A joint resolution was introduced for an immediate cost examination and action. Lowering Lake Washington is suggested to gain favorable results.

Beatle Chamber of Commerce Congress Lake Washington

Millionaire Alfred Redway Dies in Cincinnati

Alfred Redway, millionaire stove manufacturer, died this morning in Cincinnati after a long career in industry. His death ends a notable era in local business.

Cincinnatio Alfred Redway

AFL Meeting Adopts Sympathy For Chicago Strikers

The American Federation of Labor did nothing this morning due to committee report failures. John Mitchell asked to be excused from committee service as his time is devoted to Western strikes. A resolution expressed sympathy with the striking Chicago carmen.

Boston American Federation of Labor John Mitchell Chicago

Gas Explosion Kills Four In Marion Home

Benjamin Hyatt his wife and two young children and Floyd White a boarder died in a morning gas explosion at the Myatt residence. Gas leaked into the basement from a regulator and Hyatt tried to light a jet triggering the blast that engulfed the house.

Marion Ind Benjamin Hyatt Floyd White Myatt Hyatt

Nink and the Ambush Attempt Shock Local Community

John A. Nink remains in poor condition after an ambush shooting Wednesday. Doctors report he is holding his own though blood poisoning looms. no visitors due to weakness. Police pursue a gunman with a circumstantial evidence lead, while family and fiancé Mrs Kirschner face social tensions over a disputed marriage and brewery ties. Attorney Bennett declines comment.

John A. Nink Walt Uniers Nick Emma Kircchner Sullivan Nink Ing Kirachner Mra Caae

Ankeny Henchman On Trial For Perjury

The prosecution in Walla Walla began presenting evidence against Adam Schmidt Ankeny s henchman on perjury charges over securing naturalization papers The case focuses on a June incident before the city election when Schmidt examined papers for nine Russians none of whom spoke English and the trial continued after the morning session

Walla Walla Adam Schmidt Ankeny Bar Schmidt

Murder of Andrew Green in New York City

Andrew Green, longtime advocate of Greater New York and Consolidation, was shot at Thirty ninth Street and Park Avenue. The attacker C Williams, a Black man, waited in an areaway and fired five times, Green dying within minutes. Williams was arrested amid crowd threats and unclear motive. Green was 83 years old and a lawyer involved in city reform efforts.

New York Andrew Green Greater New York C. Williams Thirty-ninth Street Park Green Willams Williams Wil- Hames

Steamer Capital City Narrowly Escapes Disaster

The Capital City steamer, captained by Denny and operated by McDowell, broke its paddle wheel shaft near Al Ki and Three Tree points on a Olympia run. A shaft fracture caused wheel failure and port timber damage. the craft drifted until towed by the Multnomah at about 11. No further damage occurred due to the engineer’s quick actions.

Ber Capitol City

Mrs Marietta DeJavasrand Granted Divorce by Judge Tallman

Mrs Marietta DeJavasrand was granted a divorce by Judge Tallman this morning after a spring incident in which her husband shot and attempted to kill her. The criminal case against Jausserand remains pending.

Jausserand

Gen Roberts Ill With Pneumonia Reported in London

London dispatch reports Gen Roberts field marshal of the British army is ill with pneumonia.

London Gen. Roberts

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