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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
3
Chicago grain prices surged as outsiders pushed May wheat to 80 8 and corn to 7 1 4, oats up to 46 1 8 with rapid buying reporting heavy activity and frenzied trading. Bulls led gains across wheat corn and oats with reports of record outside holdings and anxious shorts.
The Considine trial cost the county 4056.85 dollars with 1821.20 dollars for jurors and 2195.65 dollars for witnesses. Likely additional fee will be allowed to John B. Mart for assisting in the prosecution.
In Washington the Senate heard Burrows introduce an anti anarchist bill enabling deportation on arrival and for foreign criminals proven anarchists after serving their sentences. Other measures proposed include press protection, Pacific cable, statehood for Oklahoma and New Mexico, Philippine revenues, and Chinese exclusion act extensions.
Telegraphic notice from Attorney John H Allen announces the death of Mrs. Jay C Allen in Arizona at 6:5 o clock. She was Jennie Lynch before marriage and 40 years old. She was active in Seattle High School circles and popular with the city’s young people. her family remains in Seattle.
Special Correspondence describes the Schley court martial of Col Robert Meane and others linked to the Somers mutiny. It recalls Midshipman Ner and the 1842 execution of a cabinet officer son, with details of the conspirators Cromwell and Spencer and the brig Somers affair.
London December 6 Sir William McCormag surgeon in ordinary to King Edward is dead His death was unexpected and was attended by only a short witness He was widely known worldwide as a surgeon of the highest rank and is survived by his son with the king’s household
The Champh Commerce railroad committee met at noon yesterday in the Butler hotel. They discussed correcting passenger service to points north and south and temporary depot facilities. A sub-committee was appointed to confer with railroad officials in person, aiming for tangible results beyond previous written notifications.
Suburban Baptists from University station held a organizing meeting at Mrs. Dana's home to foster a union church effort. The plan includes a daily service led by pastors from city churches and promotes broader Baptist cooperation. A local notice mentions a prize drawing at Moore's, 105 Second Avenue, for a diamond or watch.
The passage notes three church organizations started in the precinct in the last three months, alongside existing Methodist and Christian congregations. It mentions a Congregational church in the community that has existed for six years, indicating growing religious activity in the area.
A Hague dispatch claims the prince consort fought a second duel with another courtier after a royal quarrel. The prior duel involved Major Vanteers of the royal household who intervened during the scuffle that wounded Wilhelmina in the stomach.
The funeral of Jacob Reth was held from the residence on Twenty ne avenue after the death of Ann Cassler aged 22 years in Vashon Washington. Edward Falk aged 38 at Providence hospital attended the services. The funeral was held from Bonney and Stewart's parlors at Li o'clock this morning. Olof Sandstrom aged 6 died at 221 Ninth avenue last evening. The body is at Bonney and Stewart's funeral home.
Farmers observe a quiet morning on Western avenue as buyers hesitate amid rising potato futures. Merchants recall spring prices of 1898 while a carload of yellow onions arrives and poultry supplies, including turkeys and chickens, move freely.
The Labor News In Brief reports a Plumbers Union smoker at Cooks and Watters hall deemed a success and notes union social sessions to promote fellowship. It mentions Cigarmakers No. 188 Home Industry Hall on January 11 190% to fund blue label ads and Clerks Union December 14 social at G A R hall. Electric Workers buy stock. Typographical Union contributes to labor temple funds. Western Central election fee for state labor order. Cooke and Watters plan a second annual bell at Armory Hall Christmas night.
Corrected daily pricing lists futures for Orain Onta at 21.00, barley 17.00, wheat 16.00, chicken feed 720.00 per unit. Butter from French ranch native creamery priced at 16 18 cents. Washington tabulations unclear.
The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed Alexander Simpson’s second degree murder conviction for the Kent area killing of David Ross, rejecting his insanity defense and confirming the verdict. Other trials concluded with mixed results including a guilty finding against a liquor company in a separate case and Mantes’ swift capture for theft from M. Link at the Magnolia saloon.
Andrew Carnegie plans a large donation to aid aged telegraphers with a pension fund and compensation scheme. He hopes to extend the charitable effort nationwide after initial plans in Arcadia New Jersey and a letter to a Pittsburgh contact. Moore's offers novelties and presents at 374 Avenue with coal and wood supplies nearby.
A list shows marriage licenses issued to Maurice Gray Onen M and Gertrude Owens both of Beattie Loyal Park and Maud Prema Beymour in Seattle Elmer Hammesferty and Ada Dean both of Seattle A N Hagee and Millie Blakeley Portland Freneta Hugene Carr and Anna Belle Marshall Tacoma Will Loftus and Corine Miller Beattie George Hallock and Mandie Burdick Nene ee Witter Springe Medical Water cures rheumaticm at druggists or 1210 Firat avenue Moore's 706 second avenue.
The Hancock docked in San Francisco carrying 900 soldiers from Manila via Kobe. These passengers had left Manila on the Sheridan and boarded the Warren before sailing to the Hancock for their next assignment.
Advertisement fragment describes a modern residence near Mad treet with cable and water in house. Mentions 1486 Fifth Ave contact and rent details for a 5 living room home. Also references suburban building sale with groceries stock and daily sales of 30 dollars.
Article reports Yakima Indians using per diem and mileage claims while aiding whisky sellers to inform on others, with alleged cross–city courthouse activity in Seattle Spokane and Walla Walla. It ends with an unrelated advertisement for Moore's watches.
Northport Dee reports council balks at canvassing returns after Tuesday election. Three council members form committee to investigate and report on irregularities including ballot form legality and officer qualifications. State Life surpasses 25 years in business. multiple life insurers cite long histories. Moore's, 106 Second Avenue advertises silverware.
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