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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1902
Page
1
Activists demand immediate action to wipe out vice on ground floor districts in Seattle. They call for closing the highway brothels and dismantling planned reform, citing a rise in crime and police failure cited in local coverage.
The Midway district faces a divisive debate as demands grow to close a ribhouse and adjoining ground-floor brothellike rooms. Chief Sullivan warns condition endangers public order while reformers cite crime and vice. supporters argue safety and business conditions require police oversight.
Residents of the southern city area push a petition to council citing daily disruptions as Midway doors stay open from noon. The action follows ongoing Sunday morning protests and calls for formal discussion at an upcoming council meeting.
Yale leads Harvard 14 to 0 at halftime in the Yale Harvard football game played in New Haven. A large crowd gathered despite clear weather as Yale adds another touchdown early in the second half.
In Oklahoma City on November 24 a street fight between prize fighters erupted after an alleged interference claim. Goldie Wilson was instantly killed by five head shots while his brother was fatally wounded by a bullet through the neck. Two other men were wounded.
The legislature passed a local option high license bill and sent it to a January popular vote. If approved the law will take effect and allow cities to decide on alcohol sales by referendum. The option was defeated 187 to 67 in the vote referenced.
Water will be shut off in the mains along Fleet Avenue south from Jackson to the Sty limits from 1 o'clock am to 4 pm tomorrow Sunday.
Commissioner of Immigration Sargent, at Point Loma California, holds back action on the Tingley school case awaiting his return next Saturday. He says he has important information and expects testimony against the institution. Daniels supports the institution while Sargent plans an official report.
Thomas Warner, arrested as an alleged burglar at Beattie, pleaded guilty in superior court this morning and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The report notes the Chicago wheat figures of the day.
Judge Gray sets December 3 for reconvening as miners and operators seek a settlement basis. Counsel for the miners claims progress after a night of discussions. independent operators push for a broader peace and an expression from the public through the commission. Wages and weighing issues dominate the debate while some miners reportedly earn annual wages up to 1200 dollars.
Chairman Redward of the council committee calls a main meeting with the finance committee for Monday to decide on building a new jail and repairs to the old one. He argues urgent relief for the Relics department and delays threaten the project, citing widespread support for a new jail and city hall.
The cruiser Cincinnati won the long race of naval vessels sailing south for maneuvers in the West Indies. Alabama followed second. Machias, Indiana, Kearsage and Massachusetts trailed in that order. Ships gathered from Hampton Roads to Culebra lights off Porto Ban Juen Point.
A fast mare led the Cincinnati to Alabama race on Monday, maintaining the lead easily as rivals trailed. The description notes her being built for speed, keeping ahead of the others despite a hidden handicap.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon stated that Pacific people favor free trade with the Philippine area. He believes removal of tariff restrictions would aid mercantile commerce with the archipelago.
In Indianapolis Indiana Governor Durbin declares the Sullivan county sheriff’s office vacant under Indiana law after the sheriff forfeits the office amid a mob incident involving a Black man. Coroner becomes ex officio sheriff as the vacancy is addressed.
In New Orleans Samuel Gompers was unanimously re elected head of the AFL. The gathering then heard a farewell speech from Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco. Vice presidents John Mitchell James Mc Connell Max Morris Thomas Kida Daniel Hayes J W Lennon and treasurer Til Morrison named along with secretary Frank Morrison were elected.
A peace treaty was signed between Colombian government commissioners and revolutionary leader Gen. Herrera. The rebels agree to surrender all military forces and vessels, with the government providing transport for soldiers to return home.
Secretary Moody announced rapid work on the Pacific cable from San Francisco to Manila after a conference with Admiral Bradford. The Nero soundings, costing 109000 dollars, are turned over to the Pacific Commercial Cable Co to build the line via Honolulu and Guam with government concessions.
Victoria B C November 22 Premier James Dunsmuir has resigned and a new administration will be formed with Cote G Prior remaining as minister of mines. No other cabinet changes are expected besides selecting a successor to Prior.
In St Petersburg on November 2, the crime case is deemed hopeless. Mulan of New York visits for court physician consultation, claiming medical care is useless. The carrier is dangerously ill for weeks, previously healthy, with illness believed to be melancholia tied to lack of a son and persecutions by ecclesiastical authorities of the Greek church.
Five masked men stopped a Davenport bound Rock Island express three miles west of Davenport. They forced the engineer to Gale Siding, blew open the express safe and stole about $3,000 in money and jewelry. The robbers escaped toward Tutinola with bloodhounds following.
Washington reports Godfrey Hunter Jr. shot and killed Ex-Consul Fitzgerald in Guatemala. Hunter then sought refuge in the American legation. U.S. says it will not surrender him without assurance of safe handling. Delayed government notices describe provocation and alleged conspiracy between Hunter and Bailey.
Baron Krupp, head of the Krupp gun works, died of apoplexy at Haven this afternoon. Ella Stanley wins a verdict of 2500 dollars in a morning session, with partial amounts pending final settlement.
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