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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1901
Page
1
Washington crowds fill the Capitol as Henderson is elected speaker and sworn in. Senate opens with quiet time, honors late Senator Kyle, and plans a tribute for President McKinley. Limited business expected before Christmas.
A discussion notes currency increases under the Act of March 6 1800. It argues the secretary of the treasury should be authorized to deposit more money for circulation while enforcing proper restrictions to move funds for crops and regular business.
Hannah Les of Atlantic City was robbed of her purse at the presidential inauguration. Two thieves were arrested, each posted 1500 bonds and fled to England. A bail company detective tracked them to London. they will be brought to New York for trial in Washington. Authorities say the case cost over 2000 to pursue. Mrs. Lee positively identified the men.
Lawyers for L. P. Kinney claim George Kinnear, owner of the Central House building, may be liable for civil damages after Kinney was shot by Henry outside the saloon. The law firm Hoyt and Frye and H C Gill announce the impending suit and demand settlement discussions.
In a Cleveland church the crowd reacted to Wilson’s approach with alarm and shouting. His brother and other choir members moved to restrain him as Miss Emily Schenk and Miss Laura Pettit emerged as central figures behind the tensions.
Toledo Mayor Jones denounces criminal courts and the justice system in a wide ranging address to the State Association of Charities and Corrections. He criticizes imprisonment and calls for reform and alternative public works to redeem criminals and protect society.
Charles Moore Steele, a University of Chicago sophomore, climbed a 15 foot brick chimney solo to capture a trophy waved by a freshman. Guards hindered and Breele escaped with the prize amid the commotion.
Copper prices fall as investors price in a Rio Tinto mine acquisition and pressure Calumet and Hecla to sell through United Metals Selling Co, signaling widespread demoralization in copper shares.
Fifty thousand people attend a Hyde Park demonstration in sympathy with General Buller. Police ensure order with guards along the march route past the war office. Trade unions and workers’ groups with bands and banners join a late start procession that moves through central London. A plaster bust is presented at Charing Cross amid crowd confusion and a surge for portraits and keepsakes.
Voters head to the polls tomorrow as the citizens ticket backs Mayor Dr A J Beach Treasurer John Kevan and councilmen Herold Evana John Adame Roger Jenkins Tonkine and Tom Dobeon The people’s ticket endorses all but two names with James Wilson among the replacements noted in early reporting.
The Skagit Chief, Capt. C. A. Call, was wrecked on rocks off Pleasant Beach during a regular run to Bremerton. The Sarah M. Renton rescued all on board. 62 passengers and cargo faced loss, with several thousand dollars insured.
John Marlow reports the supporters of the ticket favor electing Wilson and Mariow to the council. They contend the board would push for higher license fees, aiming to secure a $1000 license rather than a $990 option.
The article notes a closed season for grouse and pheasant, with hunts prosecuted and penalties for violators. It reports Vienna measures on meat pricing, banning horse and donkey meat from displays, and requiring visible government inspection certificates at slaughter and in menus.
Ballard voters go to polls tomorrow in a tight municipal race driven by the high license issue. Republicans claim a 660 vote edge though some fear Reed may be scratched. Chandler, the Democrat, seeks Ballard’s mayoralty with support from business leaders and local residents. Ballot timing runs 8 am to 7 pm. no Beattie Electric franchise issue.
In dense fog off Alcatraz Island the ferry San Rafael and the Sausalito collided at 6:20 PM. The Sausalito was lightly damaged, while the San Rafael sank about 20 minutes later. At least three people were confirmed drowned including W G Crandall, secretary of the Long Beach Company, with several others injured or unaccounted.
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