28 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
1
Reports from Marington DC describe warships moving toward the region and potential links to actions by Venezuela and Cuba. Observers cite Monroe Doctrine implications as tensions rise between the United States and Communist allied states.
The Havana to Santiago line, 660 miles, will soon open with a rapid two hour trip and plans for industrial development. The standard gauge steel and masonry main line will pass through the eastern region rich in mineral wealth, promising commercial growth and better intercity transportation.
Drumbeat of unrest in Havana as word spreads that a strike may resume tomorrow. Rural guardsmen mobilize across the island while the mayor orders arrests of those in houses from which gunfire came. The editor of Reconcentrado faces charges as violence flares during the anniversary of a student martyrdom.
The steamship Aorangi reports the Ventper which carried lumber to the Orient struck a rock and foundered off the New Zealand coast. Eleven crewmen are missing including the third officer. The vessel carried Chinese destined for reinterment to China and is feared lost with the crew.
Semption describes land well watered and suitable for sugar cane tobacco corn cotton coffee and all tropical fruits such as oranges bananas pineapples read bananas within short distance of market.
Kingston reports say Hayti remains tense with Gen. Alexis Nora taking command of 10,000 troops at Gonaives and proclaiming himself president. He plans to move on Port au Prince in the coming days, signaling a potential revolution.
The St Louis flyer on the Big Four from Indiana struck a broken rail near Avon at 1 30 am. A heavy passenger load led to four sleeping cars and one coach toppled 25 feet onto an embankment. Casualties are large and some bodies lie buried beneath the wreck.
Two SP freight trains collided near here yesterday. Engineer Foster and Fireman were killed instantly due to disobedience of orders by the dead engineer.
John Nelson sues the Seattle Tacoma Interurban Railway for 7500 dollars claiming an August accident on a high trestle left him with a broken left forearm after being struck by a hand-car and falling 40 feet into a gully while performing track work for the defendant company.
L Vena Rowe and Miranda JF Alowe file objections in superior court against the Bellevue avenue north extension between Thames street and Dennyway. They seek relief against the levy and collection of taxes for the proposed improvement.
Seattle detective Geo Runnell tracked Madame La Bonta from Butte to San Francisco prompting a $200 reward payout for information leading to her arrest. The case follows the murder of Dr Os and the flight of J W Kelley, creating a sensational pursuit across cities.
Vienna reports information on the deteriorating situation as officials weigh options for the unfortunates with both governments reportedly unwilling to harbor them.
A laundry workers meeting is scheduled for this evening at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Olive Street. The new union's officers will preside at the session, with the station effected a week prior.
The vessel Warren arrived from San Francisco to Seattle where she will coal before loading 2,000,000 feet of lumber and additional forage for Manila. The bark Mud koko spent days repairing pews in Vancouver and faced fierce smoke as it sheltered all night in Plummer's Sound before resuming cargo duties.
San Francisco interests push for a troop and material transport route to the Philippines with Secretary Root leaning toward a transport system. An army officer warns Puget Sound interests may contest the service and take it from San Francisco. Judge Ballinger departs tonight for Warrington and other eastern cities for several months.
Capt G E Ferguson former United States commissioner and Mohoonan Co of San Francisco agent was arrested in Seattle on a charge of embezzling about eight thousand dollars. He and B C Blackett were under surveillance, fled, were tracked to Victoria and back to Seattle where he was jailed. Police expect possible extradition if defalcation is not settled.
Disorder in the Tenderloin eases after Chief Sullivan shifts command to Judge Bell era. Police report no major incidents as gamblers resume activity and the open warfare mood subsides, with Inspector Willard in charge and Bulls returning soon.
An en and brakeman were prise with hot water from the machine room as they attempted to escape, suffering injuries while avoiding further danger.
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