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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1901
Page
1
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 20 Garnett Ripley was found not guilty on charges of complicity in the Goebel murder case. The verdict comes as the court concludes the trial this morning with Ripley released.
An early morning disturbance at a Cumberland saloon occurred about 2 30 last night. Five masked men entered, ransacked the place, and fired a shot that struck the bartender. property damage estimated at $25. The sheriff’s office has few details as officials report the incident by phone.
City port records show a captain sailing from Skagway to gate ports last year with a 206 ton general cargo load. Officials note the voyage reflects early cargo practices and regional trade links.
Schoenfeld, secretary of the Furniture Company, returns from a long pleasure trip to the South and Cuba. The voyage included winter resorts and visits to several cities. the journey spanned several months. The travelers express delight in their return and happiness to be home.
Report from Phenney home notes the birth of a boy to Mrs. Marry S Phenney with family present. The article mentions the mother and baby in health details and references a local wholesale commission on stern avenue.
Coroner Hoye received a telegram from Wellington stating a track crew of 12 men were overcome in the Great Northern tunnel at Cascade. One man, J A McDonald, was suffocated and the twelfth was found dead. A freight train had filled the tunnel with smoke and gas. This marks the third accident and second fatality in Cascade tunnel since opening. State officials may investigate and urge safer installations to prevent further incidents.
Detroit April report confirms Elmer B. Cavett second lieutenant of Company C Thirty Ninth Volunteer Infantry died from tropical dysentery after treatment at Hengs Hospital. Cavett did not rally and was pronounced dead following illness.
William Colville Exmmit dies at his home in New York City from pneumonia. He was not connected to the noted Irish family and had held various United States appointments overseas.
Four trainmen and two passengers were severely injured in a head on collision between an engine and a passenger train near Ruserii on the Florence and Cripple Creek road.
In Springfield Illinois April 1 The removal of Abraham Lincoln’s remains from the temporary vault during Lincoln monument reconstruction will likely be postponed for two or three weeks or until a later date. The catacomb is not yet ready and officials intend to avoid a public ceremony.
Port Ludlow April 2 report the body of a man presumed to be a sailor from the schooner Bangor found in a mill-pond among a drift of logs. The death is under investigation and authorities search for identifying details and cause.
Mo April 2 officials of the American bank were served notice by Mrs Ernest V A young wife of the cashier who recently disappeared that the bank will surrender a letter in which Hardin town was named as the source of defamation suit. Her attorney demands the bank directorate deny responsibility for the cashier's absence and says the accounts are in order. Hardin's whereabouts were later reported as heard from Salt Lake and a note he wrote from Hawaii.
In Special Corre Va April 15 report authorities allege a crusade against flirtation at a city school. Seven young men from noted families were arrested. five college girls testified. Prisoners released on promises to avoid flirting and the school vicinity.
April 2 report notes a dispute over two structures to be submitted to arbitration. In Frisco April 20 a capitalist and wife are charged by Mrs Goway in a case of abduction tied to a wealthy brother, following the Jacques case.
James Ridpath aged 84 died in Spokane. He was an uncle to historian John Clarke Ridpath and a member of Minnesota’s constitutional convention.
Wm. Nichols shot and killed Owen Brady, a well known horse owner and trainer. The killing was provoked by an old feed. The Pacific Coast Co.'s steamship Walla Walla, Capt. Hall, arrived from San Francisco with 191 passengers and 1600 tons of freight at 6 30 last night.
The 40 year old inmate Murray, jailed for cruelty to animals, made five self harm attempts including hanging with a sheet and coat sleeves. After each rescue he was moved to different tiers and guarded, yet declared he would kill himself with no use being watched. He has a wife and two children.
A fierce storm unleashed 64 mph winds, heavy snow and sleet across the Ohio valley, cutting Cleveland off from outside communication, knocking down telegraph lines and burying streets. Live wires in slush killed several horses. Lake Erie waves disrupted navigation. steamers reported rough seas.
A strong windstorm last night damaged many buildings north of Miami and left several people badly injured. In Hisceayne a man named John Pet orski was struck by debris and sustained injuries. Disasters at sea are anticipated.
Chicago attorney John J. Gillen aged 25 4 shot and killed his wife a young woman named Gillen and then shot himself through the head The couple married recently after a troubled courtship and a habeas corpus case Gillen reportedly forced his wife to live with him and threatened her life before the murder suicide in a Lake Street hallway
In St. Louis on April 14 Judge Talty awarded custody of Myrtle, a 56 year old, to Mrs. Albert Cheasey after a dispute over unpaid board. An emotional scene followed as Myrtle resisted and Mrs. Blegel rushed the child, leaving Mrs. Cheasey with a bloody face from scratches.
The Board of Public Works met and awarded bids on several projects while rejecting others. Hierrat and Goets won a $4,828 contract for thirtieth avenue south sidewalks, and four bids for second avenue south outfall were rejected for day’s work. One bid of $5,028 on tenth avenue parking was rejected, and no bids came for fast Thomas and John streets. Permits for poles were granted to Automatic Telephone Co. and Bunset Telephone Co. A Beattie Bleati Co. track project was received for Anne and Blaine streets. City engineers listed upcoming improvements on several avenues and alleys with cost estimates and alignment.
Nome mail will be sent by steamer Nome City to April Beattie and others tonight and Sunday. Forecast calls for occasional ocean showers and a light south wind turning west.
East London dispatch says a small Boer force captured a coal and cattle train on Thursday. The forward engine escaped to sea berg then returned to find the train afire. Two natives were killed and the train crew robbed before departure.
Everett April 20 Division Superintendent Byrum General Engineer Stephens and Division Engineer Stewart departed for Cascade to investigate yesterday's accident in the Great Northern tunnel at Cascade. The trio will assess causes and safety implications for the project and workers.
Judge Griffin rendered judgment for J. L. Lucas of the county for his March salary as justice of the peace. Lucas had been appointed by the county commissioners in Halford, but law limits a city of over 6,000 to one justice of the peace.
Shamrock, the Britten cup challenger, was successfully invoached in Glasgow today. The event marks a significant step in the challenger’s campaign with cheering crowds witnessing the launch.
A man who died after falling from a Great Northern liner in Wisconsin on Thursday was shipped to Spokane for interment. No inquest was held.
An executive committee holds a meeting this month to arrange entertainment for Inley. Details are sparse but the plan aims to organize suitable events for the community gathering.
Mr Mellen of the Northern Pacific wires from New York on April 19 to say no radical disagreement exists about the Beattie terminal project. He notes Beattie terminal failures may be resolved if meetings occur and asks Beattie to be patient a little longer, delaying other priorities until Hull can confer.
The Alpha Society of the University of Washington at Everett was entertained today by two young women from Seattle. The party included Misses Dodson Brown Sumner Minkler Wetsell Eamond Frye Winsor Ward Prosch Robertson Blodgett Williamson and Recker. They will return this evening.
The Christian Endeavor petires will meet at 2 p m tomorrow afternoon in Plymouth Church with Mrs Millie Hoss presiding. A settee of pleasant sub jracts will be discussed and a liver collection will be taken to assist Mr Makine in his work at Mataenk Japan.
M. D. Baum was found dead in his bed at his North Yakima residence. A familiar figure in North Yakima and Yakima City, he had been a well known local character for many years.
Aberdeen officials compromise between existing license and higher demand by raising the annual retail liquor seller's license to $900. The move follows council debate on license fees and business impact in the city.
The streets committee recommended postponing Queen Anne avenue planking, opposing permanent paving and citing traffic doubts. A plan to form local improvement districts for cement walks faces action, with hearings on First Avenue grading postponed a week. The joint chamber of commerce and city council outlined executive committee chairmen to ensure smooth preparations for the president’s Seattle visit.
Ballard merchants J W Reese and Daniel Anderson were arrested on suspicion of buying secondhand brass fittings and copper wire from juveniles. A junk dealer implicated them after brass items stolen from Kellogg Stimeon Washington Cedar and Seattle Cedar mills were traced to Reese and Anderson. A brass tub also recovered from the junkman fits a barber shop theft. Monday warrants target several local boys. hearing set next Monday.
The brief item notes Asbury Church Fremont A winning Burrows at 11 a.m. and a later program titled Sanctification followed by How to Keep the Heart Pure. The compact notice highlights church events and sermon topics from the day.
Report notes that excluding Sundays and fixed holidays, British fishermen haul approximately 190000 dollars in fish from the sea each day.
In Butte Montana judge Clancy approved a large fee for Thomas P. Hinds for five days work as receiver of the Toston and Montana Mining Company. He received 200000 for permanent services and 31000 for counsel fees and expenses marking one of the era's largest such payouts.
The Vancouver First National Bank in Vancouver Oregon closed its doors this morning and officers have not been seen since last night. The bank, once holding a strong standing, is now in the hands of the state comptroller and banking examiner J W Maxs. Officials have not released further details and it is reported the bank may have about $200 000 in deposits.
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