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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
1
Storm reports indicate Gulf of Mexico coast towns recovering as rail traffic resumes after flooding. Six lives lost and property damage centered on summer homes and bath houses. lower coast crops, mainly rice and sugar, hurt about 35 percent. A large vessel’s mast is seen near Panes with its name unknown.
In Larchmont New York on August 17 a south wind and heavy breeze challenged skippers. Constitution won the race crossing the line at 4 06 32 p m while Columbia finished at 6 10 50 p m.
In Washington on August 17 a court of inquiry will hear a new charge against Rear Admiral Schrey. Opponents are expected to argue he was intoxicated during the Santiago engagement.
Semi official Berlin report says Kaiser Wilhelm and Czar Nicholas III will soon hold a conference in Carlsruhe. The anticipated talks aim to ease tensions and discuss possible diplomatic steps.
Montreal August 17 The executive council of engineers firmen and telegraph operators failed to settle the track man strike on the Canadian Pacific after efforts to reach an agreement did not succeed.
In San Francisco on August 17 a mass meeting will bring together retailers from six trades to press wholesalers for a settlement. The event aims to end the ongoing teamsters' strike and unite efforts across branches.
In Fall River Massachusetts workers feel hopeful as independent Matthew Borden claims manufacturers will withdraw a 15 percent wage cut. The report suggests the cut was a tactic to trigger a strike and clear surplus goods.
Chicago reports a possible Pettison bid as Democratic leaders weigh Robert Pattison of Pennsylvania as a rival to Harrity. Harrity advises against rushing Pattison’s nomination while New York backers signal conditional support if Pattison falters. South business backing and Indiana Mayor Taggart push Pattison as viable candidate.
Aug 17 Manila dispatch reports famine on Panay Island with dreadful loss of life. Hunger drives natives to desperate acts as 18 die at Opteso. Government officials promise immediate relief measures to ease the distress and restore order.
Washington report notes the Army and Navy Journal urges Admiral Robley D Evans to seek a court of inquiry into his remarks about Chen dier former navy secretary, which led to Povans being reprimanded by Secretary Long.
Archbishop Ireland comments on strikes as a tool for common rights. Amalgamated Association members idle as thousands seek other work. Union plans employment bureaus and post September strike benefits while several plants operate with non union labor.
Archibishop Treland discusses strikes in a wide interview. He calls strikes regrettable yet sometimes necessary to secure workers rights and welfare while stressing that workers must not infringe on others liberty who wish to work. He argues personal freedom is a sacred American inheritance.
Licht bonds Allen Nott and Fred Kettler, named as the highway men in the F. Miller and F. Haley hold up Tuesday evening, bond $500 each for highway robbery and confined in the county jail. They face four preliminary hearings before Judge George returning to the bench.
A Constantinople dispatch reports Kurdish raiders attacking Damdera district in Armenia. They destroyed villages, killed men and the elderly, and took young women into captivity.
Steamer Beattie of Dodwell & Co arrives from Lynn Canal with no cargo but a full passenger list including BE H Clear and wife from Dawson and banker B M Behrine and wife. Wet misty voyage noted. Seattle heads to Tacoma to charter an excursion by Trinity Church tomorrow through the San Juan islands. Departure times planned. trip postponed to tomorrow due to late arrival. Seattle slated to sail for Skagway on Monday the 19th.
J Pierpont Morgan has practically closed a lease for the Charles Crocker Knob Hill mansion for a three month residence this fall while he attends a gate to the Episcopal council as a delegate.
Washington Aug 17 The Post reveals a lengthy expose alleging the Navy department allowed the cruiser Columbia to deteriorate until the 56 million dollar warship is practically worthless for any use except as a receiving ship, to which it has been assigned.
Washington date Aug 17 reports raise concern over Admiral Sampson's heart condition and possible retirement from the probe. Friends note Lampoon will likely testify but Sampson's illness could delay or halt the Schley trial if he cannot recover.
Frwin H. Con ger United States minister to China arrived in Conger Pekin today on an official mission.
Senna led the first half of the Paris Brest cycle race and reached Brest at 3:10 this morning. Milter of the United States finished about three hours later, appearing fatigued from the ride.
Edward Roses, driver for Adams Grocery Co, stole about 99 dollars and fled. He was captured in Tacoma last night and a police officer will retrieve him for arraignment on embezzlement charges here.
Charles Bayard died at Providence Hospital last evening after being sued by Yearn. His body was found leaving Bonney & Stewart's.
Mrs. Alice W. Gileon, sought on a warrant for selling Aquor without a license, was arrested today by Detective Jack Barck. She was released on a $19 bond and will face trial next Tuesday.
In Sherman Texas Aug 17 Abe Wider a Black man who last night outraged and murdered Mrs Jennie Caldwell a newlywed is surrounded by a mob near Sadler. Vengeance is imminent as preparations are made to burn him when captured with capture expected in hours.
The Navy directs the battleship Iowa with 455 sailors 15 officers and marines to move immediately from San Francisco to Panama. The vessel 260 feet long 72 feet beam 27 feet draft weighs 11450 tons with a full crew of 609. Launched in Philadelphia and commissioned June 16 1897.
The Seattle Lacrosse Club will play Everett at Madison Park tomorrow afternoon at eight. Everett boasts a strong team after persistent practice and locals expect an engaging game.
The Bureau of Navigation received word that the cruiser Ranger left San Diego bound for Panama. A message from the Machias commander said the gunboat had sailed for Colon.
In Camarines province a clash between a Twenty sixth infantry company and insurgents left Rebastian Angeles, brother of General Angules, and six privates dead. A major, two captains, and nine privates were captured.
London dispatch says Botha concentrates at Pondweni signaling surrender in line with terms with Kitchener. The Sun reports Lord Milner traveling to South Africa with draft terms for a constitution and future government of annexed territories, suggesting war is nearly over.
George H. Brown, a plumber known for using P traps instead of pot traps, was arrested today by the plumbing inspector. He had been fined recently for noncompliance and was found installing defective work at 802 Purdy Second Avenue North.
The Seattle clearing house reports weekly clearances of 2 962 181 61 dollars for the week ending August 17, up from 2 258 425 24 dollars in the same week last year. The two figures show a clear year over year increase in financial activity.
Thomas Peake, arrested last evening on サuapon, found guilty of stealing a suit from Louis Alexander. Justice Cann fined him $100 and costs and committed him to the county jail. Eid. Rogers was fined $100 and costs by Judge Cann this morning for assaulting Fred Lent with a penknife.
Philip Keppler of Westberg and Childs was discharged this morning on the complaint of peddling without a license.
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