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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary wartime dispatches describe disorder among allied troops in varied sectors. Reports of German casualties range widely with mentions of wounded numbers and unclear details about the engagement and future actions.
A column from the New Democrat recalls a deceased editor or writer, aged 39, and notes it was penned years ago in Orleans. The obituary tone reflects on the person’s life and short years, preserving the period voice.
The fragment notes a bank of J. G ioe safe being carried off after a wrecked interior was damaged. The sparse text mentions an April 27 reference and Michigan location, with no clear names or outcomes.
On April 17 a man was arrested before J B Gallagher for the murder of Joseph Bb at Taunton Massachusetts on November 21, 199. A reward is offered for Gallagher's apprehension.
An April 27 dispatch from New York describes alleged sweepstakes frauds aboard steamships as card sharps target travelers. The note mentions a loss of about $5,000 in a crook’s scheme during a recent voyage and a rogues’ gallery in the card room.
April 27 to May exploration shows May wheat at 74 3 8 and steady. Francisco reports activity from April 27 to May 4 with prices around 163 1 2 cents closing firm.
The Steamship Association of Francisco announces the election of P. Schwerin as president. The group, comprising all steamship lines on the park shows support for fair operation and plans a meeting to discuss incorporating Paget sound lines with Ghumeed later this week.
Harvey Haworth died yesterday after years with MS. John B. Kribba of Medical Lake Asylum died there. A Milwaukee contract for mall manufacture is reported with BATCO involvement. The Bellingham mill nears completion to produce lumber and cannery operations to begin this season. Point Roberts cannery plans doubling capacity to handle 75 000 crates of salmon. Residents report victimization by an elderly man. Angora goats are mentioned in local chatter.
Three of the Cuban commissioners, a majority, will recommend adoption of the Platt Amendment as it stands. Senora Capote, Liorenzo, and Lamayo favor the report, while Betancourt and Portuondo remain unsure about interview clause meaning. Officials seek preferential Cuban product rates as a reciprocity condition. Wood meets the president after Secretary Root escorts the group to the White House.
Washington April 27 Mr Peters former Kansas representative is slated for the pensions commissionership replacing Evans who may be assigned to a posting in Japan authorities say the decision comes from the White House.
An employee of the White Star Laundry presented J F Brown with a handsome job chain in the afternoon. H H Blewett delivered the presentation speech marking Brown's retirement from active business.
The board announces the infant department exam in the Phill advertised for April 2 is postponed to June 3-4. Those who wish to compete should apply at once to the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington, D. C., for application form No. 2.
Lawrence Miller pleaded guilty to looting the home of Rev. Pendleton in Tacoma and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. The burglar asked for mercy, but the judge declined to grant clemency.
B R Freeman department commander of the G A R will visit Beattie and Breveng posts next Tuesday evening. An interesting meeting will be held.
Jas Callahan testified in Omaha on April 17 denying any involvement in the kidnapping of a young child. He claimed no connection to the crime and sought to establish an alibi for the night in question.
A Monday start for the city dog catcher prompted a mild rush this morning to license pets. By 1 PM, 45 dogs were licensed and owners waited in line for remaining registrations.
Fredley F. Durphy, jailed in Portland on polygamy charges, appeared before the Police Judge and was released after posting 1000 dollars bail. He was ordered to return to court or await the grand jury.
New York April 27 millionaire George Crocker's Fifth Avenue mansion narrowly escaped destruction by fire early this morning. Considerable damage was done to the costly furnishings.
The labor report from the free employment bureau says jobs are more plentiful in Seattle with about ten men placed daily. An order for 15 men to handle California orange shipments arrived this morning. Housework positions remain scarce despite high wages and better conditions than downtown work, though demand exceeds supply.
Indianapolis April 27 Professor K B Bryan has accepted the role of general superintendent of normal schools in the Philippine Islands He is currently a professor of philosophy and pedagogy at Indiana University.
A British steamer Propicions from Sunderland was wrecked at the breakwater while attempting to enter Bisboa harbor. The captain and steward drowned, and the vessel was destroyed.
A blaze swept through a Pittsburgh glass factory this afternoon, damaging the plant operated by a local company and halting production. Fire crews fought the flames as witnesses reported extensive damage and smoke rising over the mill.
The United States circuit courts, which were to convene today, have been postponed to Monday morning at the same PD o clock time.
Asa Davia, longtime resident and county pioneer from Piverett, died April 1 at his home. He was the father of executor Davis and had contributed to local community life for decades.
Everett reports the death of Mrs Jane McKinney mother of J C McKinley and a noted local produce man. She passed away at her son’s home in Everett on April 27.
A Seattle base ball club faces Fre mont's hometown nine tomorrow in a youth focused exhibition. Fremont lineup includes Karan Harmon Stovip Frary Stuitze Hodge St. Johns Bodie Rand and Tockenfeld. The Premont nine features McManus Merritt Fitzrored Bausman Taylor Pitsler Flusfer Woodworth Norson.
Omaha April 27 a burglar identified as Z C Worley was pursued by three constables after stealing valuables. He fled into a farmer's field hid loot and jumped into the Missouri River to escape, drowning in full view of his pursuers.
Volunteers of America plan farewell exercises tomorrow at 3 PM at their Second Avenue hall to honor Capt Anderson who leaves the city for duty at a new rank and post. Rev W A Major and his male quartet will sing and John P Habacher of Philadelphia will deliver an address. Anderson will first visit Great Falls Montana.
The Commonwealth Of Co. is incorporated under state laws with capital of $696,000. It has loaned 1000 acres near South Mead in Pacific county. The land was assessed by Julian A. Becker, a mining engineer, who filed a Savecades report to the company.
Joseph I. Widener, heir to a publishing fortune, was fatally injured when a tally-ho overturned. Nine society men including Widener were riding to Henry I. McKean's country home. The coach capsized on a sudden turn, Widener's skull fractured, others injured.
J Howe of the Seattle theater says he has formed a powerful circuit of managers and opera houses across the Northwest. He reports securing a theater in Butte and cooperation with Margarette theater Anaconda Hayward's Auditorium Spokane Wallace Larven's Yakima and a Feverett opera house plus Vancouver Victoria Nanaimo New Westminster venues. Negotiations for a Helena opera house are under way as the year promises strong growth and renewed audience interest in first class attractions.
In Las Cruces New Mexico on April 27 Toribio Huerta died in a related incident tied to a serious case of labor unrest. Huerta was previously involved with the case and died without clear resolution.
Detective Wappenstein, famed for his memory lapses, enforced a new round of licenses on Seattle tenderloin gambling houses. Seven establishments paid fines totaling 1600 for keeping gambling rooms, with the Dawson club cited in an April incident.
In Ellensburg on April 2 authorities announce the lower Yakima valley sheep shearing season starts May 1. An estimated 65,000 to 76,000 sheep will be shorn.
Wrath spreads across Snohomish County after State Superintendent Bryan releases a rule requiring teachers seeking higher certification to pass the next regular examination after certificate issuance rather than an anytime exam. The change sparks fierce local backlash and threats against the official.
An unoccupied starhouse several blocks below Moran Hros burned down in the morning. The loss is estimated at $10. A fireboat responded but could provide no aid.
Archibald C. St. Clair Gordon, a self confessed thief claiming blue blood from Scottish chiefs, received eighteen months in the state penitentiary after issuing a worthless check for a suit of clothes in Tacoma and not resisting arrest.
In Chicago on April 27 a fire at a La Salle street rag shop suffocated Jacob Bruskin Thomas Conrad and Jacob Rokow sky and three other men. Ten sleeping men in adjoining rooms were arrested on suspicion of involvement.
The Pacific Steam Whaling Co. steam schooner Jeanie, Capt. Mason, reached port at noon from San Francisco. She is nearly loaded and will take passengers, including 22 from San Francisco. Last year she was first to depart for Nome and the first back, with plans to repeat. If Jeanie and Nome City depart closely, a long distance race may follow.
Meredith resigns from the county schools post after an amicable settlement with W. G. Hartranft. Hartranft to assume the office on Monday.
The official program lists the president leaving Washington D C on Monday April 29 at 10 30 a m. The tour runs from San Antonio to miles and will cover 23 railroads aboard a special train.
The historic wireless telegraphy figure Guguemy Marconi is linked to Justice Holman through a forthcoming autumn marriage to the Holman daughter. A court confirms the match as districts in the southeast hear plans for a future ceremony.
The transport Oopack captained by Bar ber arrived from Manila and Nagasaki at 10 20 last night and dropped anchor in the stream. It carried 73 civilian army employees and several discharged soldiers under Lieut Peddler. The vessel left Manila March 25 for Nagasaki then to this port, with rough seas early then calm weather. It is a China Mutual liner likely to be assigned to the Seattle and London run after discharge from government service.
Secretary Beckman said Puget Sound shingle manufacturers are not prepared to act on the weavers demand today, signaling continued tension in the dispute.
Washington April 27 the president announced the nomination of Hy Meldrum of Oregon to become surveyor general of Oregon.
A fragmented list of sermons and topics across Plymouth Congregational, First M. E., Westminster, Seventh-Day Adventist, English Lutheran, Trinity Parish, First Baptist, First Methodist Protestant, Second Presbyterian, Calvary Presbyterian and other churches. Times run 11 a.m. and 7:20–7:50 p.m. with themes from Bible study, Christian statesmanship, prophecy, and virtues.
Last night the jury in department one of the superior court was dismissed from duty after disposing of all work to date. Judge Griffin received a handsome silk umbrella and a gold-mounted walking stick as tokens of esteem.
The approach to the Monroe bridge across God’s Creek collapsed this afternoon at Everett. A pile-driver tumbled down the embankment, but several workmen escaped with miraculous near misses and were uninjured.
An explosion at the Hornu coal mine in Mons province on April 27 killed 16 workers and wrecked the mine. Local authorities and rescue crews rushed to the scene as the disaster unfolded.
Everett reports that A. H. Foster has arranged to publish a new daily newspaper in Woolley, announced today. The venture aims to provide local coverage and updates for residents and businesses in the area.
Troops and police were needed to quell a violent riot in Lahore as a government plague inspector provoked native prejudice by inspecting women. A large mob fought fiercely. several were killed or injured during the clash.
James J. Hill advised L. A. Rosing and former governor Lind that he will not sell the Mt. Paul Globe. Rosing and Gov. Lind had an option on the property and Rosing prepared to take over the paper.
People from three states gathered at Grant's old home in Galena Illinois to celebrate the 79th birthday of the departed general. Ceremonies began at two o'clock as Gen. Grant's widow sent a message regretting her absence due to illness. Dr. Frank Gauelus delivered the oration.
Chief Meredith orders strict curfew enforcement starting tonight. Police will first warn youths under 16 to return home by 9 PM or face a Police Judge. Officers report many minors smoking and others intoxicated. ministers urge action to curb street activity.
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