11 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
1
War warnings and hunger report from the anthracite region describe women and children starving, miners' wage disputes, and a nationwide coal strike. Roosevelt and Morgan discussed settlement as Gov Odell clashed with Baer over union recognition and proposed wage increments amid a drenching press conference.
Three masked robbers held up the west Bennington passenger train near Omaha early today. They secured the express car, forced the fireman to unlock the safe, and fled with about 1500 dollars in grain sacks, pursued by Burlington officials who offer a 1000 dollar reward.
A tugboat wrecked on rocks at a creek bar during a tow of 16 coal cars bound for up river stations. The collision followed a longer standing coal shortage affecting relief efforts and performance at up river facilities.
Oct 11 reports Marfil Guanajuato flooded with more than ten feet of water. Twenty residents confirmed drowned as the mining town lies submerged. Rescue teams rush to assess damage and aid survivors amid rising waters.
Officers Lecount and Cameron faced dismissal after a bribery inquiry linked them to extortion schemes involving a plan by a suspect woman Cecil King and others. Cameron recounts meeting with a robber to locate a Cuban woman and describes a gratuity offer he accepted, leading to suspension. Chief Sullivan confirms ongoing disciplinary action and investigation.
An informant's tip proved correct and the man was dismissed late yesterday afternoon. Both men worked their regular beats until noon yesterday.
An elderly man speaks of reviving the dead and proposes a life restoration plan. Mr. Humes notes previous failed attempts with Christian remedies. He warns the old man may be feeble minded and advises securing medical certificate or avoiding medical or magical practices.
Portland unions plan a meeting tomorrow to raise ten thousand dollars to aid striking anthracite miners. Two thousand five hundred dollars has already been subscribed.
City registration closes at midnight Tuesday October 4. Voters qualified for 11 months in state and 2 months in county may enroll to cast ballots in November. Transfers between precincts require notifying the registration bureau. nearly 20,000 names expected on the rolls tonight with about 600 new registrations yesterday. Authorities estimate about 35,000 voters in the city and parties push for registration.
Reading October 11. At midnight the home of Albert Dry deputy sheriff at Minerville was dynamited and wrecked. Dry’s daughter was badly cut and burned by the explosion. Dry was on duty. A militia detail today arrested three suspects in the crime.
A DenesaS family named Skive, living in a small shack with five children, faces an imminent move as a leaky roof threatens health during the rainy season. The father works by compass SRS but has not prospered. A subscription was started this morning for support.
Mrs Effie Smith smiled and blushed in Gworce court while recounting her husband Cyrus Smith's alleged offenses. She claimed he choked her after her lake outing and repeated threats, though she denied witnessing a strike. The judge granted a divorce decree, citing the fragile marriage.
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