30 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
1
Chief Sullivan orders gambling shuts on street floors amid clashes with rivals in the redlight zones. Green Light and Goo Goo saloons face closures and investigations as council members push licensing scrutiny and police actions.
Police captured an Everett couple in Seattle after a report of a runaway wife and her husband. Officers traced them to a depot, found a revolver in their room, and recovered property belonging to both. The wife is identified as the spouse of a Burlington man and mother of three.
A long conference among city officials Judge Burke City Engineer Thomson and Great Northern railroad representatives failed to finalize plans for tunnel and terminal relocation. They discussed traffic relief on Elliott Avenue and parts of King Street and other streets as the city weighs possible tunnel construction and street arrangements.
Robert Lucas, alias White and other names, arrested on suspicion by Barbee's men last night and jailed. Known in the Northwest for burglaries and stickups, with confederates. Chicago wheat quotes noted as 721-2 and 127-8.
In Toledo a meeting of the Stationary Firemen's Association reports progress after a week of quiet amid threats of actions by the mine operators. Concessions from operators ease the dispute as miners return to work.
The commission began the investigation into mine operations led by the superintendent and officials. A party is expected to return here this evening to continue the work.
A unnamed miner, recently returned from the Yukon, caused a panic at a Washington street venue. He attacked patrons until restrained by six men and jailed. doctors questioned insanity or a sudden illness as witnesses described erratic behavior and a bizarre appearance.
The record mentions a lien totaling 9764 tied to Mr Meacham, with ordinances introduced at the council meeting last. The fragment indicates legal or financial action pending council consideration.
The Supreme Court has ruled on a ballot issue in Butte County clarifying official procedures. Heinze contests the prior action and seeks proceedings.
An open letter claims abuse by bin employers and details plans to testify against physicians and undertakers. It accuses undertakers of hoarding wealth from the ghoul trade, digging up bodies after burial, and selling them to surgeons.
In White Plains on an October day in 80, Joan Quimby his wife and John Lathrop Christian Scientists were indicted for manslaughter in the second degree over the death of a young girl treated by their methods. Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the sect, is expected to assist in defense.
Two adjoining mines near the main cave in Joplin Missouri also caved in this month. Several others are threatened and some have been abandoned as the ruined mines, once seven producers, yielded about half a million in dividends. The mines were thought to be exhausted.
William Wickersham Albert Wickersham and their skieter Julia were found dead from a house fire near Elkuorn Wisconsin this morning. The blaze destroyed the family farm building and the victims were discovered among the ruins.
News reports negotiations underway to consolidate North American Company owned by Morgan & Co and United Gas Improvement Company controlled by Ioiner & Griscom. The move aims to control renting and trolley firms across America with Morgan interests already strong in New York Milwaukee Detroit Cincinnati and other cities. The plan after consolidation is to expand into the Far West and Pacific slope.
At Mazleton on October 20 under UMW guidance President Mitchell and District President Duffy ordered a renewed strike across 15 collieries including Markle Pardee Cox and Wentz Company. About 7000 men affected will remain off work until they withdraw objectionable signings. Relief funds will support strikers.
At a special meeting the council passed two ordinances related to the Fourth Avenue library purchase from George F. Meacham. One ordinance waives a title certificate and accepts Meacham’s bond to cure a 2 foot by 120 foot private alley title flaw ruled by Laura E. Peters era. The other allows assumption of a city lien for Spring Street sidewalk improvements, with Meacham to satisfy the title within 18 months in probate court.
The U S State Department reports from Guatemala that Santa Maria remains active. Quezantenango is buried beneath six inches of volcanic ash while rich coffee plantations on the volcano's slopes are covered by seven feet of sand and ashes. Strong earthquakes occur as locals seek interior safety.
A tram derailment on an incline in Chatham, England, left one dead and eight injured, with several others in serious condition after the car broke loose, accelerated, and derailed on a curve.
Gussie La Moore, wife of millionaire Swiftwater Gates, attracts a former British Columbia bank manager now in Spokane. He quit his job to court her, while she works at the Comique theater and sells liquor in the boxes. Despite his near bankruptcy, she vows to stay by him.
Judge William Clancy of the second judicial district was arrested on criminal libel charges after publishing in the Reveille that D. J. Hennessey offered him a bribe in mining litigation. P. A. O’Farrell, editor of the Reveille, was also arrested. Clancy bonded out on recognizance while O’Farrell posted $1000 bail.
Sharpsburg Iowa October reports H B Christiansen president of Farmers Bank of Mets says investigation into the bank's center reveals an apparent shortage of at least 50000 dollars.
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