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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1901
Page
3
Report cites Petersburg April dispatches claiming members of the revolution committee have been arrested amid a crackdown. Descriptions mention seized presses and ministers allegedly wearing sashes as part of the unrest.
Executive commissioners outline Pan American Exhibition plans and committees for needlework and other displays. They announce limited space and regional exhibit strategy with counties to assemble at county seats. some spaces in Buffalo will be free, while private exhibits may be taxed. Mr. Marvin will travel from Walla Walla to Seattle to supervise outreach.
Five thousand rioters clashed with police today in Santa Maria, attacking targets including the agricultural club and the cathedral area. The disorder disrupted the city as authorities tried to restore order.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Mrs A Smith at Bet & Sone Chapel. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery with a Danish Brotherhood delegation in attendance and a large display of floral tributes from friends.
Seven year old Tobin, on Yester Way Fifth Avenue, slipped while boarding a cattle car and hit his head on a stone. He was unconscious for nearly two hours before doctors arrived and pronounced injuries serious.
April 1 report from N D C states Titus of the Fourteenth Infantry became the first American to scale Pe wall and has been appointed to a West cadetship.
The humorous farce A Brass Monkey at Hoyt’s Opera House received praise for satire and clever scenes. Star Mazie and newcomer Mr. Weasley drew notice for energy and comic timing, delivering lively performances amid a light hearted program.
The Avenue theater welcomes back Jeasie Birley and the l¢ company to the city for a return engagement of War of Wealth. The production promises a blend of drama and social critique, set to draw local audiences seeking contemporary stage work.
Misa Shirley leads a stirring melodrama The War of Wealth praised for human characters and strong production values. The cast includes Helen Raymond George D McQuar tle and Effie Bond with notable bank scene thrills and special musical numbers. Next shows and other titles noted.
Fred Viskers and Jo Green escaped from the city jail yesterday morning. They reportedly forced the steel tank lock and scaled the surrounding fence on Yesler Way, with Chief Meredith confirming the breach. Detective Wappenstein assisted in the pursuit.
Senator Preetor of Vermont returns from Cuba and believes the Cuban constitutional convention will adopt the Pratt amendments in full or with minor changes that won’t alter the original document. He notes that the majority of people favor peace.
Alfredo Zaya, leader of the nationalists, was elected mayor of Havana today. The announcement comes from Havana and marks a significant political shift in the city.
The Seattle Electric Co has secured a permit to erect a six story brick and steel power house costing 1560.0 dollars. The site spans 700 714 Poet street 701 715 Western avenue and Yeeler way. After completion new machinery will be installed to generate electricity. A fire burned the dwelling of H J Collina on Roy street near Queen Anne avenue last night causing about 150 dollars in damage.
Funeral notices report services for George P. Boyce at Butterworth & Sons with burial at Lake View cemetery. Henry Lambert, Alaska prospector, died near the Nushagak and was buried near the river mouth. Rev. Thomas J. Reese, founder of the Seamen's Hotel, died in Somerville Massachusetts. Mrs M L Semple's funeral was held at Benz Stewart's chapel. Remains of P J Jason, died March 31 in Tacoma, arrived for burial at Bonney & Stewart's. Nome A. Tierney and Percivald McKeracher funerals were held with interments at Lakeview and Mount Pleasant cemeteries respectively.
Sealed bids by the Bureau of Supplies Bremerton for steel materials teak and cherry are invited. Bids due by noon April 164 will be opened. The notice lists quantities including 76 pounds of various steel materials 4 090 feet of teak and 3 000 feet of cherry.
An unidentified man about 36 years old died on the tide flats in front of the Centennial mill. Coroner Hoye investigated but could not be reached, and the body was removed to Putterworth's morgue.
Tonight the council reviews resolutions of intention to improve several streets including Lake avenue Draco street East Harrison street and Day street. Most projects face death due to costs exceeding the charter limit tied to low Fremont area assessments. Queen Anne avenue measure continues from March 4 with other improvement items and assessments to be heard.
Daily evening performances at the Aeolian grand orchestra venue Rainier Grand Cafe on 1407 Second Avenue. Program runs 5 30 to 6 20 and 10 to 12 p m with hats fee noted.
A Seattle syndicate plans to reopen a premier hotel with lavish furnishings from Persia London and New York. It will feature two corridors elevators bell boys studios two orchestras and a tunnel under Third Avenue linking to a new first floor.
The Leeds millionaire known for miserliness and philanthropy left almost his entire fortune to religious missions. His will allocates about nine tenths to the Baptist Missionary Society and the Free Church of Scotland Mission Society to spread the gospel worldwide, with initial funds for India and other areas and a distribution through nine trustees each.
The account lists Nikola Tesla predictions including global wireless telegraphy and ozone water sterilization systems, artificial food from oxidized hydrogen, the lie detector, a universal peace aim, telautomata controlled remotely, earth wireless energy transmission, solar energy draw, electrolytic ore processing, and self powered engines with advanced material production possibilities.
A speaker remarks on superstition about the number 13 and notes oddities about a tie and the coins. He cites lines on a quarter dollar and symbols including Liberty’s head. The passage hints at numeral symbolism and superstition in everyday objects.
J D West was discharged in a morning court session after an arrest Saturday evening by Patrolman Warren for carrying a weapon. The charges and outcomes reflect local legal actions tied to safety concerns and potential travel plans.
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