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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
5
The Hay Varilla Panama treaty draft outlines main provisions. Details of the terms remain unpublished though reportedly more favorable to the United States. Also reports note Admiral Walker’s cable and Cartagena committee events as Panama moves toward independence. France recognizes Panama and Cuba refuses to back Colombia’s stance.
Under Sheriff Corcoran led the arrest of six slot machine operators charged after a stalled escape bid by demanding jury trials. The defense argues costs do not follow the fine and may be borne by the state if convicted. Justice George expects a rapid argument by H C Gill for defense and Kreite for the state.
The nation endures a severe cold wave with subzero readings across the Midwest and Plains. States report heavy frost and snow, stock losses feared in western ranch lands, and temperatures plunging far below normal from Havre to Indiana as the cold spreads to the Atlantic seaboard.
Chicago November 18 no settlement in sight for the big south side street car strike. The mayor and Aldermen met but little progress was made. Car unions demanded arbitration of employers. A car ran on the third line under heavy guard as cold weather kept most workers off the streets.
Yesterday morning a fire at the Stevens Bros mill in Monroe engulfed the dry kiln with about 20,000 shingles and a large stock of lath. The Monroe fire department fought the blaze from a mill only a short distance away and saved the mill site. The cause is listed as unknown. insurance partly covers the loss of about $7.60.
Mrs Elliott of Twenty ninth avenue south and Weller street reports a boy named Johnnie is harassed almost daily by local youths. Willie Barclay of 58 Main street is named as the main offender and accuses young Johnnie of delivering bread then having it stolen along with his small change. If Johnnie has no money he is said to be beaten. Detective Lane investigated and referred the case to Superintendent Girard of Rainier School. a truant officer will monitor Parciay.
Attorneys A J Boeckert and Rimer B Todd will argue the Champoux murder appeal before the supreme court tomorrow. Champoux sits under a death sentence for stabbing a girl in Little Brace. The defense claims evidence from the murder trial was used in the insanity trial and that the information charges only manslaughter. Todd will represent the state as Gleason is not familiar with the case.
Balks Boston Nov 18 The American Federation of Labor debate resumed with Jon Mitchell asserting socialism is central to the union movement He rejected any political party affiliation for labor and denied the relief party claims made by socialist delegates about aiding the miners strike while praising socialist support.
The Kage Maru under Captain Ole departed yesterday for Japan and China carrying 21 passengers and 6600 tons of American goods including flour wheat cotton machinery and cigarettes. Route includes Kebow Nagasaki Vladivostok Shanghai Hong Kong Manila and Bombay. The Glory of the Seas was towed from Port Angeler to Comexterday by tugs Bea Lion and coma.
Sonn will load coal at a California port. On a voyage from Dutch Harbor to Port Angeles she arrived Monday after an unusually fast trip. She left Dutch Harbor the same day as the revenue cutter Bear and reached Port Angeles one day later. The Pasadena steamed from Eureka to San Pedro when she broke her shaft off Point Comfort. The South Bay sighted the accident, offered aid which was refused, and stayed with Pasadena until she reached Santa Barbara Harbor.
The governor declared the state quarantine against San Antonio off today as a cold snap drives the fever down. The article notes the thermometer falling below a critical level, aiming to end the plague concerns.
VFRRV fam Merry is accused of shooting Aleck Trulplnia in Georgetown while attempting to kill his wife. The wounded man was taken to the county hospital for treatment after the afternoon incident.
Joseph Furlong is released after the prosecuting attorney concludes the Macdonald family does not wish to prosecute him for the death of Irving Macdonald the young millionaire.
Nov 1 in Chicago a divorce from wife of racing man and Judge Kimea owner Charles Ellison was granted after she admitted infidelity. Otto Wonderty the jockey was named as co respondent in the action.
City authorities balk at canceling Erickson contract for Pike street regrade amid delays. City Engineer and Board of Public Works fear penalties or legal limits. critics say delays benefit city finances. The contract allows daily forfeitures and penalty deductions, with possible contract annulment if delayed.
Salt Lake City Utah November 18 Judge Booth sentences James Lynch to death by shooting in the upcoming January 4 execution date amid the morning court session.
A recent hurricane at Port Elizabeth driven ashore five vessels: Arranmore, County of Pembroke, Gan Antonio, Two Brothers, and Wayfarer. Littl dismasted. Chartona 19 days out Bunbury to UK rated at 10 percent. Paris Belice to UK rated at 5 percent. Fifeshire Manila 100 days out rated at 7 percent.
The prosecution rested its case this morning against D. W. Miller former assistant attorney general of the post office department and Attorney Johns charged with attempted bribery in postal fraud cases. The case is stronger than at the first trial and adds many material points.
Francis M. Guye a prominent Seattle pioneer and property owner was arrested on arson charges after a fire in a small building on the alley between Second and Third Avenues near University Street Investigations showed the blaze started by a coal oil bottle Thrown from outside Guye was detained near the scene and later released The building owned by Charles R B Plimpton and Guye stepson is tied to family disputes Guye 70 held on 1000 bond pending a November preliminary hearing before Justice Cann
Descriptions from Cape Hayti report San Domingo insurgents bombarding the capital through the night while government artillery replied. Fifty marines reportedly departed from the American cruiser Baltimore amid the fighting. Powell cables describe the city under fire with surrender anticipated. The State Department ready to recognize the insurgents as de facto government upon seizure of San Domingo city.
In St. Louis on November 18, Chairman Daion of the Democratic city central committee and Policeman Garrett were sentenced to five years in prison and a $35,000 fine each for involvement in naturalization frauds.
Mrs. Reena Hightower sues Seattle Electric claiming a Madison street car started suddenly as she alighted, badly injuring her spine and leaving her crippled for life. The case seeks $25,000 in damages.
Indignant businessmen win a concession from the board of public works as contractor McClellan begins hauling planks to lay across the concrete on the east side of First Avenue South. He aimed for brick later but cannot secure it from Denny Clay. planks serve as a temporary travel aid while the west side is paved. Salt Lake railroad amid land fraud suspicions in his department is discharged this afternoon. Diss, a fire commission member, was prominent socially and politically.
Col J W F Diss a right of way agent based in Los Angeles is mentioned in a Nov 18 dispatch describing his role in a land or utility project context. The brief item notes his position without detailing actions, dates, or parties.
Alma mater of The Star carrier Alfred Lindsey dies of typhoid at age ten. funeral held at St Clement’s Episcopal Church with Star carriers and newsboys marching in. Interment at Lake View Cemetery. Omaha dispatch notes Dietrich grand jury hearing postponed to week end. senator plans return from Washington to answer charges amid political animus claims.
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