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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
3
The treaty outline, though not public at length, grants the United States land deemed necessary for the canal and extensive sovereignty over the canal zone. It envisions a perpetual right of way and a monetary consideration of 10 million dollars paid to Panama, with canal neutrality for all nations.
The corporations committee of the city council yesterday recommended granting a franchise to an interurban company to operate cars around Pioneer Place. The move follows a prior debate on route viability and public convenience.
The Seattle Electric Company proposes laying an extra track on Young Way 0 to land passengers at Pioneer Place rather than First Avenue and Jackson Street. Cars would run up Yesterday Street and return down Occidental Avenue to First Avenue and Jackson Street, subject to general protest.
The case of Frank B Poor president of Citizens Light and Power Company faced a preliminary hearing after a telegraphic New York warrant for grand larceny. Prosecutors asked for a continuance until witnesses arrive from New York as Poor posted $1,000 bonds and the hearing was set for November.
The Page Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday evening at the home of president Miss Mildred Tucker. A good attendance was reported and important business was transacted. A short literary program was presented.
The disabled freighter Meteor was at Yakutat on November 3 and, with fair weather, was expected to reach its destination in the afternoon of November 10.
Seattle Medtric completes promised work and Anne cars run from Denny Way to Roy Street, with passengers to Queen Anne Avenue transfer only a short walk. Barber Asphalt Paving fast paved a concrete block on Queen Anne Avenue, ending months of mud for Queen Anne hill residents as pressure to act grows.
London reports the torpedo boat destroyer Falcon collided with a fishing smack in the Channel this morning. The smack sank with all crew perishing, and one Falcon sailor was killed.
The murder trial of Mike Bartlett before Superior Judge Bell continues as witnesses recount the Pike street alley shooting. Police and patrol officers, along with a 14 year old witness named Ethel Kien, describe the moments after the fatal shooting and Bartlett’s responses. The defense argues lack of awareness and accuses the prosecutor of coaching the young witness.
The National Bank of Elkhart failed to open. National Bank Examiner Hoeworth was directed by Comptroller Ridgly to take charge. The bank's resources and liabilities total about one million dollars per the September report. A funeral for John Andresa of Georgetown, who died last night of Bright's disease, was held at 2 pm at Bonney-Watson's chapel with interment at Lakeview.
In Denver on a Sunday noon, Father Lepore and Borice are dying after a confrontation. Borice says he came to kill over losses from bank failures in Pittsburg and New York, with the latter bank run by Lepore. The feud traces to childhood in Italy and the prior night’s fight in Lepore’s room.
Williams, 1610 Terry, fell from a falling shear-leg at Moran's shipyard in the new Moran addition yesterday. He is reported in critical condition at Providence hospital with both legs broken a hip injury and a severely bruised arm. A physician was held to task as details emerged of the dangerous crane work. Williams says he protested working there but was ordered back up the crane by supervisors.
The Seattle Renton and Southern railroad reports trains pose frequent risks to passengers near Occidental Street and Ret Avenue South. Workers say between 6 and 6 30 p m the cars stop improperly and create hazardous conditions for riders.
A report notes boys jump onto a cave while running and passengers including women and children are knocked off, often seriously injured. The company suggests police patrols and a few arrests could curb the dangerous practice.
The Northwestern Commercial Company and the Northeastern Siberian Company, run by the same officials, plan to buy a fleet steamship for passenger and freight service in Alaska and Siberia. President John Rosene travels to St Petersburg to seek a suitable vessel on the Atlantic coast. Rumor of purchasing the Garonne from Frank Waterhouse Company is denied.
The steamship Eureka may arrive in port tonight if she sailed on November 8 as planned. The United States revenue cutter Manning departed earlier, and if true, the vessel would be 11 days out at sea.
Representative Broussard opened the debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill as the house met at noon and spoke again at its passage. A vote was scheduled for 4 PM to determine the fate of the measure.
Washington reports M Burnan Varilla will present the Panama commissioners to Secretary Hay tomorrow. They are to be received in the afternoon by President Roosevelt. Bogota dispatches reassure that no anti American demonstration has occurred and promise protection of American interests if one arises.
Public admission at Chicago Theater Palace tonight follows preparation reports. The Star notes screenings and event timing with local interest.
Chicago opens the Iroquois theater on Randolph Street in a modern French styled building costing over 400000. The Drury Lane apeoctacle is the opening attraction with Kian and Er langer’s syndicate backed by Will J. Davis Marty Powers Nixon and Zimmerman.
You You Know Good Hats Let us show you our three dollar values claimed as the best in the country. BE. N. Brooks & Co advertise hats gloves and overcoats with men’s sizes and wide selection. Location in arcade buildings with prices and sizes.
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