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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1901
Page
1
In Tiantsin on Saturday night J Barnett of the British Hirttivh Madras infantry was severely wounded in an attack by seven French soldiers and an Indian sentry was shot in the thigh. The incident worsens tensions among foreign troops in the region.
General Kitchener reports that General French captured a 15 pounder gun and two pompom guns on the lower Pongolo with 51 prisoners, achieving the feat without casualties to Kitchener's troops.
Maurince Barrymore, described as hopelessly insane by three physicians, was moved from Belle Vue hospital to Rivercrest asylum in Astoria. In Seattle, the Transfer Co began improvements including a $4,600 barn at 1093 Seventh Avenue South, and $4,500 sidewalk and retaining wall projects at Occidental Avenue and Yesler Way.
Whatcom April 2 Judge Neterer sentenced A I C Feeser to one year in the penitentiary for robbing the Great Northern of 22 20. The youth from Everett had acted as assistant to the Great Northern agent and used part of the funds to buy drink. He pleaded intoxication as his extenuation and appeared deeply moved as he was taken away.
Protests from Blaine and H R Clise against laying water mains claim the project is illegal and unconstitutional under the city charter. The council agrees to test resolutions in court, with potential litigation over taxation and property assessments. Corral Humphrey notes the dispute may affect city policy and relief for objecting property owners.
The report notes the organization’s monthly meeting in New York detailing block expenditures for the month and receipts of families seeking aid. A committee was appointed to review a number of cases for consideration by the chamber, with several names and offices missing due to damaged text.
Secretary Root reports Gen. MacArthur dispatch noting Aguinaldo swore to the US declaration while in Manila at Malacanan. Officials expect he may be watched closely and possibly offered an official position if he proves sincere.
Prairie fires raged three days across King County and adjacent areas in Texas. About thirty square miles of grass burned with immense cattle losses. Estimated damage ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 dollars. In Michigan Ann Harbor Republicans elected Dr. Copeland mayor, an entire Republican council also chosen.
April 2 dispatches report heavy early voting in Chicago with bands, cannons, and fireworks used to urge turnout. Ward contests center on mayoral re election and alderman races. Reports from St Louis Topeka Kansas City and Lincoln note weather delays and mixed results, with reform and liquor questions shaping outcomes.
In a late hour ruling Judge Cann denied the application and bound Cayton over in 460 dollars for trial. Attorney Ful announced the case would be placed on the superior court calendar at once. A Star reporter was told Cayton offered no defense and sought to exploit legal technicalities.
In Tacoma two city councilmen are to be elected as the election proceeds lifelessly. One precinct reports 115 registered voters with only 16 ballots cast by 1 PM. Indicates Republican lead fading as Democrats win the entire municipal ticket with Frank E. Palmer elected mayor.
Judge Winsor of Dayton states his team will press the defense and present all available and new evidence before a jury. He promises to pursue every possible avenue to uncover the truth as planned.
The council heard that eight days of claims averaging about 4000 dollars per day have been filed, making the workload for the City Claim Agent impractical. An ordinance to create the position and a bill for mayoral appointment were discussed, with next Monday as the target for introduction.
A dispatch from Paris reports Turkish police uncovered an underground passage and explosives intended to destroy the Ottoman Bank. Several suspects were arrested as authorities prevented the planned robbery and loot.
Deputy Frank Fourner investigated a claim from Pacific National Bank Co that the Stones Landing post office building encroached on their property. A survey will likely be required to determine the proper boundary and the possible relocation.
Canton Ohio reports J. H. Robinson elected mayor by a 600 vote majority. The city council is described as Democratic.
In Norfolk on April 1 the Russian cruiser Waring hurriedly coaled and prepared to sail for the Russian waters. In Springfield on April 2 M L Miligan, a Republican, appears to have a distinct gain in the municipal mayoral race, with Miligan noted as brother in law to Senator Irbanks of Indiana.
Paris report says Premier Waldeck underwent an operation today for an abscess of the throat. Officials indicate the procedure was necessary and that his recovery is believed assured.
Toledo April 2 Samuel M Jones non-partisan is reelected to succeed himself as mayor by a majority of six thousand. He was endorsed by the Democratic convention.
On April 2 Marietta voters delivered a split result as the straight Republican municipal ticket failed under a coalition of disaffected Republicans and Democrats. The outcome signals a shift in local party strength and governance outlook.
Portland police report the arrest of Bradley Francis Durphy in California on a bigamy charge. Durphy had remarried in Massachusetts Chicago and Los Angeles. Deputy sheriffs pursued him to California and, with the prisoner, were halted on a train returning to Oregon to be sent to San Francisco. The case is described as unusually sensational.
In Bismarck on April 2 D M Register, Citizens, defeats Republican Frank Donnelly for mayor. Register secures a narrow plurality of a few votes out of 30 total cast. In Zanesville Dr J J Holden, Democrat, wins mayoral race by eleven vote plurality while Republicans win police court clerk only.
In Youngstown Ohio voters elect the full Republican municipal slate by majorities up to twelve hundred. In Anaconda Montana Republicans elect Dr H W to mayor and complete ticket wins.
Coroner Hoye proposes a morgue gallery with photographs and itemized clothing records to identify unknown bodies. Two unidentified men were found dead and brought to Butterworth’s morgue. authorities hold them for identification as residents worry about missing relatives.
In Detroit on April 2, Republicans chose Robert M. Montgomery of Grand Rapids as their supreme court candidate by a 46 000 vote majority. John B. Whelan was re elected police judge, the only municipal office on the ballot.
Judge Hanford declares Seattle Gas & Electric Co. has a perpetual franchise and the city cannot block its business. He voids ordinance 6430 and upholds the gas company’s position while noting the city may pursue municipal ownership as a viable alternative. Everett Smith supports municipal ownership and predicts strong public backing.
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