29 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
1
Nov 29 report recounts a catastrophic boiler room explosion at Plant No 3. Dozens killed or injured as brick walls collapse and flying debris injures workers and bystanders. rescue efforts hampered by scalded responders and fires. Authorities tally eight confirmed dead. many injured, with identification slow.
The New York financier Seligman seeks U S backing or moral support to back Venezuela bonds via a Britain and Venezuela debt scheme. The State Department opposes such arrangements and will discuss the issue with the president this afternoon.
Nov. 19. L W Helman, a prominent San Francisco banker, urges action to keep western ship trade from shifting to Seattle. He argues Puget Sound interests oppose San Francisco in the eastern imports and transportation market, warning a monopoly would hurt the city. Commercial leaders plan measures to thwart Seattle's advance and protect San Francisco’s shipping channel influence.
Amer Corwin the Ast vessel of the season arrives from Nome with passengers including Martin and Lindsay. A passenger nearly froze to death in the Council while companions struggled to carry him to the L. K. L. roadhouse. Nome population is projected at about 1 206 with more families than ever. prices for staples are rising and the question of aid for the sick and indigent is before the Nome council.
The Corwin delays sailing to await new facts destined for San Francisco as the case appeals to the circuit court. Captain West fears further postponement. Reports surface of discovery at Imachuck with $7,000 taken by one man, while vessels like Gen Rigtin and Dawson City go missing amid ice near Dutch Harbor and Nome.
Louisville May 29 Judge Toney refused to make permanent the temporary injunction restraining the Corbett McGovern bout set for September 22. The injunction had halted the September 22 fight and the boxers have sought another venue to settle their dispute.
A report from Vienna notes 000 of 2 500 residents on Furni in the Aegean dead from smallpox after untrained attempts at vaccination. Islanders, hearing of vaccines, dug virus from sores and used it on the healthy, causing hundreds of unburied corpses as survivors fear approaching the dead.
After Thanksgiving the Seattle Produce Exchange members ride the interurban to Tacoma at 10 am. Officials plan to inspect farming districts between Seattle and Tacoma and review business conditions. President Agens says the group will visit Spokane and other cities afterward.
The body of Mrs wife of a keeper at the Weet Point Lighthouse north west of Mallard was recovered from the sound near the light station this morning. Only this fragmentary report reached Ballard by 2 pm. coroner Hoye visited the scene to investigate the cause.
Dr. Asner, appointed sole arbitrator, declared official results of the Russo American fisheries dispute in Bering Sea. Claims total around 200 000 dollars covering five years. hearings conducted in Maghrebi and French with proceedings in progress. Captain Haker and the American fleet were cited in the seizing of vessels by Russian crews. James Hamilton Lewis awarded 25 556 dollars with six percent interest.
Last evening a bold break in at 1706 Thirty-second Avenue left a woman and her grandchild bound while burglars ransacked Joseph Moore's residence. A gold embroidered silk shawl valued at $20,000 was the target but not found. Detectives Adams and Lane arrested several suspects in the aftermath as investigation widens.
A historical critique argues vigilante justice filled a demand for order in frontier towns and warns Seattle's machine politics breed lawlessness. It urges citizens to demand reform, noting ward bosses, police protection ties, and the reliance on criminal elements for political power.
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