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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
1
In Adon Ohio early today four burglars tried to wreck Citizens' Bank. Night Watchman Pomeroy fought them. he was beaten unconscious as 15 dynamite charges exploded damaging doors. The robbers secured about 20 000 in certificates and 25 000 in mortgages and fled. daylight left the watchman gravely injured.
April 4 report notes the king examined by Sir Fe with concern over his condition. The Duke of Saxe Coburg has engaged Semon on his medical staff as part of the royal health effort.
Fragmentary report describes a Mineral soap factory in Latona Latema with a contract to Sapomachous sand from soap to be produced in Lone Oregon. A large chief was reportedly discovered by chance, influencing supply and factory plans.
The Ancient and Accepted Order of Scottish Rite Free Masons will hold their annual banquet tonight at the Masonic Temple. Covers are laid for 1 percent. Proprietor Dunbar of the Rainier Grand hotel prepared an elaborate menu and oversees the culinary arrangements.
The Cycle Club will host a banquet at the Rainier Grand on Saturday night with seating for 25. The event promises a formal gathering for members and guests.
Private letters from St. Petersburg and Moscow report a strong sentiment in the Russian army for revolutionary reform. Younger officers openly sympathize with students and civilians and urge restraint in suppressing rioters.
A fragment notes a lean sailing ship named the Amer John McDonald reported possibly lost near Baltimore. The scant text gives no date or further details about crew, voyage, or fate.
A Vancouver street tale describes grocers blacklisting 742 local customers including members of the smart set after a debt dispute. Stores refused to deliver credit urging immediate settlements, sparking public complaints as basic staples vanish from households.
Olympia April 4 The capitol selects W A from Spokane as architect for remodeling the Thurston county courthouse. Ritchie and Saund tied to earlier bids while Beattie group submitted a compliant bid for the city. The plan uses Chuckanut stone from the park and Washington Street area to shape the courthouse rebuilt in Spokane style.
An entry from the Louisville News notes Col. Walt and Gen. John B Castle clashed on the street. A man was knocked down in a dispute over an editorial critique amid tensions following the Spanish affair.
Dan Leman, implicated in the Taylor brothers freight train hold up and robbery and once captured, escaped yesterday from Sheriff Tucker. He was confined in a local hospital at North Yakima.
Fire destroyed Mrs Grace Davenport's suburban Tacoma residence in an early morning blaze. The home carried a loss estimated at 3600 dollars with no insurance. Davenport is a well known local singer.
Police investigated a cruelty report at 112 Third Revenue North after a horse was kept in a barn for three days without food while the Duffy family, under a scarlet fever quarantine, could not leave home. Health officials took up the case.
Frank T. Houghton, defeated Democratic candidate for county treasurer, is appointed state expert printer by Gov. Rogers. He wires acceptance. salary is $1800 annually for a four year term.
R G Coats of Mason county District 20 was arrested by Patrolman Wilsen after approaching officer Wilson with a plan to collect road poll tax using county receipts. Capt Sullivan questioned him and Coats claimed to be from Siliawup Falls Seattle. Chief Meredith deemed him a victim of bad booze and release was expected soon.
The Postmaster in Stewart’s region pursues missing items linked to a Mr. Smith, carmaker with a Seattle shop and wife separation. A letter from Arthur Eb Carr of Sandpoint Idaho dated March 26 asks help informing his widow and daughters of Smith’s death after a fall, noting his shop and tools worth about 1000 to 1200 dollars.
Chicago April 4 Corn King Phillips led a morning rally as corn and oats pits opened. Bears pressed but Phillips held firm pushing corn from 416 8 to 424 bid while oats rose to 67 8, signaling a shift in speculative tide.
Rapist John Shaw was found alive after a mob tried to seize him at Memphis city jail. Night Jailer Kelley resisted and alerted police as three men, one posing as a prisoner, fled when revolvers were drawn. The next day the president signed commissions for Lloyd Wheaton major general Fred Funston and Jacob Smith as brigadier generals.
Kansas returns show prohibition not decisive in cities and remains a secondary issue. Col. J W F Hughes, republican candidate for mayor of Topeka, announces he will contest the election alleging frauds at the polls. Hughes was defeated by A Parker, democrat.
In Vancouver British Columbia on April 4 workers at the Weetminster asylum for the insane went on strike claiming insufficient wages and poor meals. Five attendants stopped work, with four men and boys temporarily filling in.
The Clark company expects to resume operations within a week or two. A new electric plant capable of supplying 700 lights will be installed and the channel dredged to accommodate deep-draft vessels.
Havana reports a setback for the Platt amendment after a defeat of the latest proposal by Senor Quasada and Secretary Tamayo. The constitutional convention may be jeopardized and concerns rise, with Americans forming a protection society. Governor Weed orders municipal elections for June 1.
The morning program showcased a 30-student drill from Central School led by Miss Elisabeth Monorth, ending with flowers for Miss Howarth. A $104 collection aided G. R. Weatherby’s destitute family as teachers and speakers covered nature study, decimals, and mental health effects of alcohol.
F. J. Barnard of Beattie is chosen to continue as chairman of the board of regents at the Pullman Agricultural College. J. W. Brearns of Pullman is elected treasurer.
Victoria B C April 1 five more Chinamen bodies brought from Union mine badly disfigured by explosion or accident police said the mine had a fatal accident causing the deaths of five unnamed workers authorities investigated and families notified plans for burial pending further details
The Morning Post reports from Bloemfontein that Maj Mr De Koch, who carried Gen Smith Dorrien’s message to Gen Kotha, has been tried by the Boers and convicted of treason and a lot.
In a San Francisco bar early April 4 Jon H Cordes of Oakland fatally shot J Carlson and Peter Sjorgren and seriously wounded A J Shaniey. He also attempted to kill Mistress Kittie Heel who escaped. Sjorgren died.
J Thomas, suspected of involvement in a recent robbery, was placed under arrest last night by Police Chief Meredith and Sergeant Peer.
Miss Isola M. Norton Douglas Hamilton related to the Duke of Hamilton was found posing as a model before the New York Art Students League. Sir Julian Ced MIS helped locate her and secure care from St. George felery for return to England on the steamship Minnesaha sailing next week.
London April 4 a complaint was filed against American jockey A McIntyre for bracing while riding Ravensden in the mile selling race. The rider was disqualified as the season opened here with the incident noted as the first such action.
Belfast April 4 The White Star steamship Celtic the largest in the world was launched this morning before thousands of spectators.
Chief Meredith received a letter from M. A. Brown of Toronto requesting the police locate William T. Hill. The request adds to ongoing efforts to track the missing man.
In Seattle yesterday, two men identified as Thos Haley and James Donlex were arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct four year old Frankie Bingham near Judkins Street. Patrolman Looker pursued the suspects, aided by Thomas Bevan, and turned them over to the police. Chief Meredith will decide on charges after questioning both men who deny intent to kidnap.
A special committee recommended forming a stock company to build a six story brick and stone chamber of commerce building at First Avenue and Spring Street. A $90,000 stock issue would fund the project with rent from leases and a ground lease at 4 percent annual value. Net profit is estimated at $7,900 on a $70,000 investment, yielding about 11 percent.
Paris reports Premier Waldrek Rousseau submitted to another operation today to drain a second throat abscess. His condition is described as very alarming.
Reports from Dawson and Skagway note a projected season output of 25 million dollars with spring wages set at 16 dollars a day. Yellow fever scare eased, vaccination halted, and a large boom at White Horse with overflowing streets and stocked warehouses.
In Para, April 4, clashes between administration supporters and opponents prompted soldiers to fire on crowds. Five pestsels were killed and many were wounded. In Seattle, 72 year old Lr. N. Holden, father of D. N. Holden, died yesterday at home from paralysis. The body lies at Butterworths.
Reno April 4 Pandemonium ruled the Nevada State University as two students were suspended for taking part in a cane rush against orders. About five hundred students marched through the streets threatening to quit unless the suspended students were reinstated.
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