28 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
1
Vienna dispatch reports the Sultan vows to face France in war if needed. The porte orders 300 German guns for Salonica defenses and mine laying near harbor approaches. The sultan plans round the clock defenses as Paris notes political pressure may avert full rupture with Turkey.
The annual exhibit by County Auditor Lamping for the fiscal year ended June 1 shows a wealth decrease of 42,970.97. Assets total 1,013,027.16 with liabilities 675,298.69. Disbursements from the current expense fund for officials and departments reach 264,740.59, including jail costs 11,320, jury and witness fees 44,111.50, ferry salaries near 10,000, quarantine expenses 9,974.43, burial of Union soldiers 1,440, and other charges totaling 10,827.
In Columbus Ohio a young negro is pursued after he killed Mary Henderson on a local farm. Two men chase him tonight hoping to capture him before authorities do.
Captain Hale and nine men of the Twentieth Infantry clashed with insurgents under Generals Malvar and Gongales in Batangas Province. The rebels suffered heavy casualties as the fighting ended with two Americans wounded.
In Vincennes Indiana Aug 23 residents report a ghost story tied to Nora Fiers who drowned in the White River last week. Witnesses say a floating apparition resembling two gleaming balls appears along the river banks near the water’s edge where the girl disappeared.
Aunt Zina Young, the fifth surviving wife of Brigham Young, died this morning in Salt Lake City from paralysis. She was a prominent woman in Mormon history. Seattle and vicinity forecast fair tonight and Thursday with possible showers and light to fresh northerly winds.
The county board of equalization reduced the total valuation from about 4 million dollars to a figure several hundred thousand dollars lower. Major cuts include Seattle Gas Electric from 566000 to 200000, Seattle Electric from 576000 to 0, and Seattle Brewing Malting from 0 to 50000.
Naval Surgeon Urie, Secretary Longs physician, summoned to the secretarys summer home. Report says the illness is not serious, though the development has aroused concern in Boston on August 28.
Reports from Zapata County tell of widespread destitution caused by drought with many deaths from starvation and hundreds more emaciated due to lack of food in Fort Worth.
Washington August 38. The navy department made public the list of witnesses to be called before the Schley court of inquiry this morning. It is headed by Admirals Sampson Evans Higginson Cotton and Taylor and includes 11 captains 9 commanders lieutenant commanders 10 lieutenants and many minor officers.
Customs Collector Hoey and alleged Deputy Sheriff Darnell were arrested amid a widening smuggling probe. Darnell among ringleaders in a case tied to principal witnesses against Hoey. Mugging scheme re-arrested on a second charge. $4000 bail set. Hoey’s examination slated for Thursday.
Metal Trades association pushes a ten hour day with half Saturday layoff, claiming possible overtime pay but workers say gains are minimal. Machinists union denounces employers as bluffing while vowing victory. shops could be filled by new labor if work stops. Pickets warned if shops hire replacements.
Prosecuting Attorney Fulton files a supreme court motion to dismiss William Alden Seaton's appeal and affirm the superior court verdict of first degree murder. He cites failure to file a statement of facts, transmit the record, file briefs, and diligence concerns. Fulton notes Seaton has had extensions, and asserts the defense lacks grounds to delay justice. He argues Seaton's sanity was settled at trial and the jury found him sane.
The Globe Shanghai correspondent cables that Pekin authorities have telegraphed for more British troops to forestall threatened outbreaks of Chinese unrest in and around Pekin.
Normie filed a $6200 bond for grading Harvard avenue from East Union street to East Pine and East Pine from Harvard to Fourteenth avenue. Stirrat and Goetz posted a $9500 bond for laying a water main on Thirteenth avenue from Fast Madison to East Denny way and Thirteenth avenue north from East Denny way to East Republican street.
Batley files in superior court against Seattle Electric Co alleging a July trolley wire shock while employed caused injuries and seeks 6900 in damages.
Vice President Roosevelt departed Oyster Bay this morning for a Western tour as part of his travel to inspect national affairs and meet regional leaders before the upcoming political events.
Passengers report the Senator left Nome August 19 after a murder at Teller on August 14. Jack Preiss stabbed William Woodworth with a knife amid a mining claim dispute. Woodworth nearly decapitated. Another man, Richard O Connor, was shot in the groin at Gipcter Creek amid the Glacier mining feud and died.
A New York dispatch quotes William C. Whitney declaring he is out of politics forever. He argues that alleys and streets should stay clear of wires, and that two or three corporations may share the same poles when feasible. He opposes underground wiring in residential districts as an unfair expense on companies.
Pittsburgh reports indicate Star tinplate works resumed full operation with three eight hour shifts at two mills and six mills running at Painter plant. The American Tinplate Co announces reopening of all mills while hiring non union workers to replace strikers. Shaffer denies Amalgamated Association mail vote on peace proposition.
Capt Frank Willard of the local fire department returned to duty last night after a two weeks vacation most of which was spent at home.
Reports from the scene describe a severe collision damaging both engines and baggage cars. Up to now details vary, but several passengers are reported injured and no fatalities have been confirmed.
Delegates from Seattle improvement clubs convene at the chamber of commerce to discuss curbing erection of electric wire poles on residential streets. James B. Meikle says beauty is spoiled and city officials are doing what they can, but no plan to abolish the nuisance has yet emerged.
It was found in Bristol on August 2 that the under body of the defender is seriously damaged. Overhaul will take several days to complete the thorough repair work.
Wm. Steffen, owner of the Madison Park pavilion, faced a trial for selling liquor without a license but did not appear. Upon the city attorney's motion, his bond forfeiture of $15 was entered.
The Knights Templar drill launch attracted about 10 000 spectators in Louisville as the Columbia of Washington DC led off followed by Denver Allegheny Cincinnati and Detroit contestants. Grand Master Lloyd reported flourishing membership at 125 with Milwaukee seen as best prospect for the next encampment.
Chiia Grauch a 14 year old of River Park is believed drowned in White river last evening. His hat pipe and wheelbarrow were found in the river as a brick scow unloaded nearby. Family searched the river and banks all night and today. body not recovered.
Brown of Vancouver B C lies in Seattle after visiting a concert hall and flirtation. He flashed a $100 note to order champagne, but the wine and the change never returned. He waited for his money while the fairy-like companion vanished with the bill.
By order of the superior court the gambling paraphernalia of the old Green Light joint was placed in charge of Samuel Cobn at 18 First Avenue this afternoon.
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