28 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
1
Dispatches report that the powers press for reform in Macedonia and warn that peace depends on meeting the required concessions. The text notes that if the terms are not carried out, the powers will enforce the demand.
TIENTSIN October 24 Yuan G Shin Kai has been appointed minister of commerce with expanded powers. The new appointment signals a push to enhance trade and economic policy, with expectations that he will pursue aggressive measures to develop commerce.
A close associate says Sagasta plans to resign in November with Moret likely to succeed him as premier. The motive appears to be ill health though some sources cite dissatisfaction. A separate fire damaged the residence of M. F. Stamber at 401 Fourth Avenue North, causing about $100 in damage before firefighters contained it.
New York Oct 24 The jury awards Victor Herbert the famous composer fifteen dollars in damages after the Musical Courier labeled him a musical pirate with no originality. The verdict funds his claim of libel against the publication.
Police shut down the Green Light Club on Washington after a quiet investigation into public gambling. Officers found a crooked double Faro box and reported that owners admitted knowledge of the device. It is uncertain if the premises will reopen under new management or be sold, with no arrests reported.
Report from the Bering Sea describes the sinking of the schooner Annie and the death of young Victorian Harry Aaronson. A separate vessel boat belonging to the Tribina with two diana has vanished, with no trace found yet.
A premature blast in the Mount Washington tunnel near Pittsburg today killed one miner and injured three others. All four victims were reported as colored workers.
New York October 28 Actress Marie Dreasier is reported in a critical condition from sudden illness. Her death is momentarily expected as doctors fight to save her life.
A major fire swept the southern portion of Cumberland Maryland this afternoon aided by strong winds. South Cumberland Glass Works and the Berger plant were destroyed with the blaze under control later. Damage estimated at 125000 dollars. In Chicago the wheat market quoted at 725-8, 788-4.
A group of Alaskans led by Congressman Wooten of Texas met at the White House to press for public lands access. They presented President Roosevelt with a giant moose head and Alaska copper ore specimens as part of their appeal for mining and land policy changes.
In Portland inspector Osborn investigates Chinese contraband case as Lee Ning faces questioning over forged papers. Ning claims certificate hidden in Ahaoortes while in jail. Commissioner Bowman’s court outlines possible deportation if证 not produced. Willard plans to erect a building at roughly Eighteenth Avenue.
Pittsburg October 24. The Westmoreland Coal Co office was broken into by masked men who struck the watchman and blew the safe with dynamite. They fled after taking about 4000 dollars expected to cover payroll. however no payroll money had been drawn. No clue to the robbers.
Ryer H Ritchie, treasurer of the McKinley memorial fund, reports $506,000 on hand but notes the memorial chapel construction awaits an additional endowment of about $106,000. Mrs V White travels for business to Montana and Eastern Oregon.
H A Chadwick filed a petition with the city council seeking improved fire protection for Capitol Hill. He cited more than 60 residences in the district with water dains but no fire hydrants or fire alarm boxes. Mrs Wita Young, 20, wife of Angus W Young, died at the hospital this morning. Her body was sent to Butterworth Sons morgue. funeral set for Thursday at 2 p m from Fort Real 1418 Ninth Avenue.
On November 6 the schooner Wilbert 8 Smith will launch at Ballard for Globe Navigation Company built by Globe Construction Company. Master will be Captain A foes, home port undecided. The four mast 710 net ton vessel measures 900 feet of rim, length over all, beam 42 feet. Similar in design to Nottingham St. and Willis A. Morden, two more ships for Globe Navigation are under construction at Ballard yards.
Two weeks after the Bunset Telephone linemen began a strike for union recognition no settlement is in sight. Strikers say they expect to win their demands soon, while Bunset officials insist they will not reinstate them.
After one week of repairs, Leatona bridge reopened to public travel that night. The bridge was nearly reconstructed with notable rapidity.
Michael Bartlett a Klondike pioneer killed his wife last night at 44 1196 Sixth avenue after years of violence. Neighbors heard a gunshot as he pursued her through the home and then into the street. Bartlett denied the act when questioned. an inquest is planned at Butterworths morgue with the coroner present. The couple’s 2 year old son was cared for by authorities. Bartlett had previously threatened violence and spent time in jail on peace bonds.
Garrison at Valencia mutinied this morning marching toward a republic. They were arrested and returned to the army camp, placed in the guardhouse. Troops had complained of fare and strict discipline amid ongoing unrest.
Caracas observed Venezuela's Natal Day with limited festivities due to political unrest. The sole major observance reported was the Tomb of the Liberator commemorating Simon Bolivar on October 28.
Federal officials uncover a remarkable smuggling conspiracy in El Paso Texas. Chinese nationals were allegedly brought from Mexico to the city and loaded in box cars in large numbers with trainmen reportedly involved.
William J. Bryan spoke at several towns in Southern Colorado on his tour starting in Grand Junction and ending with an evening event in Durango. He was greeted by large crowds at all depots along the route.
Premier Combes wins assent from two large coal companies to arbitrate disputed matters stirring the coal strike. Other firms are said to be considering the plan, with broad pressure to end the stoppage to prevent a winter shortage and potential serious consequences.
The annual report of Gen Heywood commandant of the United States marine corps is released by the war department. He calls for increasing the corps to 1054 men and more officers. He details Maj Waller's Samar expedition but omits comment on Waller or Gen Smith. He proposes officers in the Philippines serve two-year terms due to extreme tropical conditions.
In San Francisco on October 28 a deadly Whitehead torpedo was sighted floating in the bay. It was lost from the revenue cutter Perry at Mare Island and the government offers a large reward for its recovery.
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled that military personnel are subject to civil courts for civil law offenses, not only army rule infractions. The decision referenced Lieutenant Neill who was convicted of forgery in 1898 and sentenced to two years.
A Cleveland factory试 tests smokeless slack coal burning with two grinding mill stones feeding a large furnace. An automatic feeder and air blast deliver dust into the fire, producing a hot, spray-like burn. One ton of slack allegedly does the work of two tons of the old method.
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