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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
1
President Roosevelt condemns anarchists in scathing terms and pushes rigid laws to suppress their teachings. He likens assassin McKinley to Judas Iscariot and argues for strong federal control, warning that attacks on public rights threaten the nation.
Lawmakers in session review plans for a new federal prison site and explore costs. Senate and House debated appropriations for Washington state projects including Columbia River works, Olympia harbor, and Seattle buildings. Bills introduced cover Alaska, Pacific cable routes, statehood for Oklahoma and Mexico, and various modernization measures.
A class of four nurses graduated from Menodee today at Beattie General, with diplomas presented by Dr. A. B. Becker. The event, held at Otlock, featured speakers Presi dent P. Gyge and Rev. v. 17. 6, as five graduates are expected overall and the public is invited.
Ada was bound over to the royal court yesterday by George Hans bond of 0 in a case charging theft of a trunk.
Rumors of new competition in the Skagway to Seattle steamboat trade are confirmed by the Alaska Mail Steamship Company. The new firm will capitalize 200000 dollars, with local businessmen on the executive committee and J B Chilberg as local agent while capital comes from West Virginia interests. A freighting steamer will operate temporarily, soon replaced by two or more fast boats expected to complete the run in two days.
Dispatch from Victoria this morning reports the steamer Queen City of the Pacific line as missing after a collision near A010 with unclear details. Local authorities scramble to confirm fate and next steps for wreckage and crew.
The First National Bank was closed by its board after discovering a defalcation of $100,000 by teller Charles Fitham. Fitham was trusted and regarded as an upright employee before the loss was detected.
The Seattle Turnverein met at Germania ball and nominated officers to be elected on the 16th. Since Prof. W. G. Retzer assumed charge of the gymnasium a class of 140 has been established and 20 new members added to the society. On Thursday evening, December 6, a Baeren Riege will be formed for men over 30.
Eliza J talloress of 490 Sycamore Street received a divorce yesterday from Lee Smith of Eightee h. The case before Judge Littleford notes Smith as a Holiness believer who quit work ten days after marriage on February 10, 1896 and left for the Kentucky mountains to study for the ministry leaving her at home.
Auckland New Zealand December 3 Captain Benjamin F Tilley governor of Tutuila Samoa has been acquitted by the naval court of charges against him Commander Uriel S se bree succeeds Captain Tilley as naval governor
Washington reports a monthly statement on the public debt showing a total of 1 011 626 445 dollars on Nov 0, excluding cash in the treasury, down 11 206 512 dollars for the month.
Tribune London correspondent says Hamburg will ship three cargoes of arms and ammunition this week for South America. Two cargos head to Chile and one to Argentina amid growing war tensions.
Hermann Andres in Akron transcribes a long Aug 2 Franz Joseph Land letter from an expedition member. The message describes stormy seas, deck chaos, many bears and walruses, a broken boat, and huts at Cape Flora with provisions for missing men. They discuss northward progress, leaving dogs, forest remnants, and the need for guns ashore. requests include Waldo’s Meteorology and Gray’s Manual of Botany.
Amsterdam reports a reconciliation between Queen Wilhelmina and her prince consort in the queen mother’s presence. The consort was absent earlier, and arrangements have been made to settle the prince’s debts, removing the quarrel’s original cause.
Advices from Honolulu say the transport Solace has arrived with Tilley court martial officers aboard. Findings are with Admiral Casey and not yet public. Officers refuse comment, but testimony and gossip suggest charges were not sustained.
J. W. Harrison, a Baptist preacher, was sentenced to four years in the state prison at Waco yesterday for bigamy. He appeared in court with a Bible and did not deny two marriages, claiming a divine revelation justified a second wife because the first marriage was not blessed. Both wives attended the trial.
Rain showers recur in Seattle and vicinity with occasional drizzle tonight and Wednesday. Winds shift from southeast to brisk offshore, bringing variable temperatures and a cooler outlook for the city and surrounding area.
Health Officer Carroll records 58 deaths in Seattle for November, with 72 the previous month. The report notes contagious disease cases rose slightly from last month and mentions the Farallon’s voyage from Alaska on New Year’s Day.
List shows smallpox and scarlet fever cases including O T Kit at 906 Firet Avenue with Gert Hussey at 017 Thirty-fourth Avenue North and Mrs. Kate Maloney at room 73 Queen City Hotel. City health stat keeps record of contagious diseases in residents.
The Seattle Poultry association issues a premium list for its annual exhibition to be held January 8 to 12. Officers include J. L. Craib president B P Fokey vice president Chas. McAlister secretary and treasurer and Wm Dickinson superintendent.
The Clerks' union has postponed its monthly social to December 12 in the G. A. R. hall Collins building. A strong program will be followed by dancing starting at 8 30 p m without fail. The event aims to be the most enjoyable yet with extra efforts to entertain attendees.
Detective Bam Corbett arrested John McIntyre in the Tenderloin district last night and took him to jail to sober up. The incident, described as a humorous episode, led to McIntyre losing $90 of his salary in a spree.
Reports say White Horse river flooded the town as ice jammed and changed course across the northern edge. A second jam threatened below the city with midnight Friday uncertainty and no clear relief by that time.
Report describes a test of the Little Giant fire extinguisher by Hr. Bacon and C Chic peck. A large open box ignited with kerosene and four tests conducted at increasing distances. J A Moore and Walter Johnson of the New York fire department feature, with the device claimed as the best in use and adopted by 656 fire departments in the United States.
Health Officer Carroll reports 2 percent of cases are smallpox and 29 cases scarlet fever in the past month. Fumigation was performed on 63 houses and 177 rooms to curb spread.
A Hungarian artist named Johann Bee entombed himself in a box and concealed himself in the hold of the steamer Palcha for 15 days. The vessel arrived yesterday and Bee is in critical condition this morning.
A regular Washington Volunteer association meeting is set for Wednesday the 4th at 8 p m in the Armory to organize the Spanish American War veterans. W J Bothwell, former Fourteenth Infantry, offers to entertain with a stereopticon show of Philippines views.
Shipping was quiet on the water today with the Dolphin as the sole departure. The vessel carried 400 tons of general freight and an unusual number of passengers for the season, counted at zero.
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