24 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1902
Page
1
In Havana a violent outbreak spurred by workers and strikers leads to multiple deaths among officers and rioters. Police clash with mobs, Americans blamed as chaos paralyses the port and business. President Palma contemplates decisive action while US troops hold ready in barracks.
An Adams Express car bound for Oregon is said to have carried a $40,000 package consigned to a Messenger White. The transfer between safes occurred while the carrier’s back was turned, leaving the incident steeped in mystery. The report notes uncertainty about timing and location surrounding the loss.
A schooner fled pursued by pilot vessels off the coast on November 4, leaving a damaged scene as crews abandoned ship. The vessel America Sink faced danger but sailed on before the wind, while 13 hours of miles traversed marked the chase and abandonment.
A Central American ship consigned to Beattie and bound for Hamburg via the coast carries six Kamase from Peru. It passes Guatemala with refugees from the volcanic district, as no stop is made owing to eruption damage. Coronado and City of San Francisco are noted crossing the straits today.
In Lake City on November 4 the Rial Association passed resolutions protesting the election of Apostle 1 in Utah. The association urged solidarity against the Mormon church’s leadership.
The report notes a candidate alleging that opponents would threaten political ideals if elected. The dialogue mirrors a prior Don Roberts case, with a four year term referenced and challenges to alleged agendas. No concrete names or locations are confirmed in readable text.
North Seattle residents protest fresco artists hired by Seattle Electric Co for painting poles and surroundings. The unrest centers on daubed greenery, shrubs, fences, and sidewalks, with alleged paint scattering and disruptions to the area. The group, led by Sandy Thecoe, denounces the use of paint on poles and nearby property.
Master plumbers petition the city to add a plumbing inspector due to an insufficient inspector force. The filing cites delays and poor inspections and will be presented to the council at tonight's meeting.
Scranton reports a conference in Washington is planned between coat road representatives and the United Mine Workers tomorrow to seek a settlement. Wayne MacVeagh led operators counsel to contact C. S. Darrow and Burns for independent operators, with Mitchell Lloyd and Darrow traveling to Washington for talks.
A Southern Railway passenger train collided with flying freight cars near Spartanburg South Carolina. The fireman was killed and the engineer and several passengers were seriously injured as the freight cars detached and hurtled at high speed. The crash occurred so quickly reversal was impossible.
Henry Troppman a custom house inspector has been suspended by Collector Stratton on complaint from clear men who say he promised to land cigars for them while collecting duty. It is alleged Troppman took money for work he could not perform.
A Japanese patron was shot in the foot during an evening performance at a theater on Washington Street. Police believe the bullet pierced a box or floor before striking the man. no other injuries or weapons found as staff and investigators question patrons. The wounded man is expected to recover in a few days.
A riot erupted at Abagsar music hall in Paris when anti military songs were sung. Officers hissed the songs as gallery patrons applauded and threw missiles. The crowd moved to the main floor and attacked the officers, with several wounded before guards restored order.
An unknown man may have died by his own hand or been murdered on the dock after bay. A bystander showed little interest and walked away as the man in the boat reported the incident to police. Investigators found nothing conclusive.
Mrs. Sarah McArdle, 50, a janitor, was assaulted and robbed early this morning in Seattle’s new Tenderloin district. She was on her way to work when a hooded attacker searched her clothing and lunch box, struck her, and disappeared. Police have few clues and describe the suspect as a lone footpad from the area near the Midway hotel.
A stranger named Colle was approached by two men on a Jackson street corner and led toward the Seattle Gas and Electric tanks. On a dark pier one man struck him in the groin while the other rifled his pockets, leaving him unconscious and badly wounded. He was taken to Wayside Mission hospital where a physician is treating him. Police are investigating. no arrests reported.
City council likely to take no action on Monroe and Parnett's request to remove the Star concert hall license. Police license and revenue chair Kistler said he would favor waiting for court rulings on the three licenses removed from the comptroller's office before the new ordinance takes effect.
Consul General Gowdy names Dr Magnien from Paris American Hospital Dr Whitman from San Francisco and Dr Turner from New York to perform a separate autopsy on Ehren Gore with American officials present The funeral for Mrs Gore is set for 2 PM tomorrow at the American Episcopal Church The investigation includes a preliminary examination of Rydeewaki by American representatives and a postponed Gore funeral to Wednesday.
Montreal based Grand Trunk Railroad general manager M Chas M Hays says the company will build a transcontinental line from North Bay Ontario to Butte Inlet or Port 8 B C reaching the Pacific coast within five years It will be a modern line built with top skills and equipment other details unclear. A separate item notes Jacob Oldernes alleges Hart sold electric light fixtures from Fremont hotel for 82 56 and Hart was released on a 2 bond.
Washington November 24 a White House political conference produced no new decisions and the group conceded that bows will be the next speaker of the house.
The advertisement promotes the Columbia Phonograph line at sensational prices. It highlights the phonograph to reproduce music and voice with high fidelity and mentions machines priced from 339.59 to 100 dollars and records from 5 to 1.00. The copy targets intending purchasers with emphasis on value and popularity of the musical instrument house.
A local store advertises a wide piano selection with pricing by inspection. It highlights music for eight pieces at 25 to 35 cents and lists large folios for piano or voice at $1.25, including works by Bohm, Lange, Sidney Smith, and Chaminade among others.
The Journeyman barbers of the city plan a meeting tomorrow evening at 6 in the W C L U hall to reorganize their local union under the International Union methods. Leabo of Portland, visiting third vice president, expects large attendance and strong results toward uniting 116 members in good standing and attracting new members.
The revolutionary troops move to their homes as transport work under the peace terms proceeds. The government assigns priority to demobilization and transfer, following the peace agreement discussed at the conference in the Americas.
Last Thursday representatives from both factions paid high tributes to Reorge Casey for his mediation in ending the war, attributing a large share of credit to his efforts alongside the close of hostilities.
At a Saturday Auburn gathering of District No. 2 teachers H. M. Wallace was chosen president and Miss Cora Shaffer secretary of the District Teachers' association.
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