03 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
1
Amalgamated Association members arrive in New York for a steel trust conference with Morgan and Schwab as Wellsville clashes erupt between strikers and nonunion boarding house residents. A boarding house keeper fires a revolver to deter strikers while her wife later confronts the crowd with a revolver. Authorities arrive as tension persists and Morgan cuối to offer a settlement by 2 PM.
Investigators report violators gaungt in act as intoxicating liquor sold at park resorts rises despite new laws. Authorities identify locals and resorts silently profiting, with lax enforcement enabling continued sales.
Report exposes widespread sale of intoxicating liquor at Madison and Leschi parks despite city council orders and police warnings. Louie B. Gilmour recounts beer served in private rooms at Leschi hotel and continued sales at Yeasler cafe Kelly's place, Haytes hall, and Madison pavilion amid lax enforcement.
Shi mon Allames condemned to death for murder of Deputy Sheriff Dawkins made a dash for liberty in Monticello Fra. Aug 3. After a fight Deputy Sheriff Kilpatrick was wounded in the groin by Williams and the suspect was shot to death. Kilpatrick’s condition is critical.
Chicago report: Marry Turnock, city lineman, was killed while repairing a wind storm damaged circuit at Halsted and Seventy streets. He touched a bare live wire while strapped to a belt whose steel buckles conducted current, causing instant death.
Shortly before noon today a car full of excursionists bound for a Renton picnic crashed into a city bound streetcar near Rainier Beach. No serious injuries occurred due to slow speeds on a curve. Six or so passengers were badly shaken and one man was cut by a window as his hand was drawn from confinement.
In Dodge City on August 3 a park hotel proprietor named Kirby shot his wife in the forehead then killed himself in a dispute over property. Kirby was about 40 years old and his wife around 42.
Reports from Victoria say clerk John H. McCaull in Capt G H Rowe's Egbert quartermaster office is accused of $5000 missing from accounts. He vanished before departure. a safe yielded under $1000 cash and a deposit certificate of his father. Authorities seek McCaull while workers in Tacoma refuse to comment.
San Francisco August 1 peace negotiations to end the seamster strike show no progress. No conferences were held this morning and authorities say the strike will not be settled today. Mayor Phelan seeks a compromise while employers and federation officials refuse concessions. If no deal by tonight a general local union strike could follow, with 100 unions ready to support the strikers.
Brontons Point, RF L Aug 3 Independence and Columbia race in last trial. Initial predict Independence would win. First finish Columbia, then Independence. Also notes a streetcar collision incident near Renton injuring none.
Charles Wright, a member of Seattle’s city chain gang, walked off his post this morning during work at Fourth Avenue and Main Street. He left without notice, leaving the crew short handed.
A Chicago publication notes ongoing work on the books of Corn King Phillipa. A statement from Wednesday indicates immediate business will be resumed if the firm remains solvent.
A sacred concert by the North Indiana conference male quartet will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 45 in the Y M C A rooms.
Gen James A Drain, Washington National Guard adjutant general, completed a trip to press a state claim of 28 000 against the federal government for uniforms and equipment used by the former state guards in the Philippine campaign. He secured 326 cash and modern equipment including shelter tents rifles and camp supplies for distribution to best performing units. Roosevelt and Col Lanmer praised Washington state service regulations as perfect.
The Alaska flyer steamship Humboldt arrived this morning with about $500,000 in gold dust from Southeastern Alaska and the Interior. Of this, $412,000 went to the Canadian Bank of Commerce assay office and $64,000 remained with purser W. Rhoup for passengers. Notable travelers include Miss Nina Moore who rode to Dawson after a broken engagement, Capt. C. A. Farneworth, Mrs. Rh. Stevens, Lieut. W. M. Craigie, J. P. Rodgers, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Hand. Purser Shoup notes the death of Mrs. A. K. Delaney, to be brought on the Dolphin.
James Meltheny, a sailor on the schooner Stimeon loading lumber at the Timeon mill in Ballard, was found dead on the forecastle floor this morning. Coroner Hoye notified and the body removed to Butterworth's morgue.
In Perlin on August 3, the Dowager Empress Frederick remains in a critical condition with the end near. Emperor William has canceled all state engagements including the planned reception to Count von Waldersee, turning a grand event into a tame affair.
Washington reports possible call up of marines to quell unrest on the Isthmus of Panama amid Venezuela and Colombia tensions. Diplomatic chatter notes martial law in Colombia and a Venezuelan revolt led by Dr Caliveras, with uncertain foreign involvement and disrupted communications.
Estimates approved for street improvements totaling 71000 dollars. Projects include brick paving on Jackson street, sewers on Highland Drive and Eastlake avenues, water mains on multiple streets, grading and sidewalks on Valley street, and replanking on Wall street. Seattle Electric Co authorized poles in Pine street parking strips. one member opposed.
Police say Rose Zetler Eva Coyle Maggie Sabbo and Fannie Rosenberg ran illegal practices as cigar and confectionery stand operators in the citys lower section. Chief Sullivan ordered their arrest last night via Capt Laubscher and Detective Barck. Most were fined twenty dollars. Zetler was fined thirty dollars and costs, with her case appealed to the superior court.
Two Dodwell liners head to Lynn canal tonight with the Victorian carrying 800 tons of merchandise 60 passengers and about 60 head of cattle. The Charles nelson also sails with a fair cargo and passengers. Pacific Coast Steamship Co a City of Topeka sails with 100 passengers and 1100 tons of cargo.
Seattle and vicinity face fair skies with tonight and Sunday bringing light northerly winds and mild temperatures as the weekend forecast.
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