18 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
1
An adviser to Kruger signals openness to discuss peace with Lord Rosebery if approached amicably. The Dalogue and liberal views of Rosebery raise the possibility of a conference within days to end the South African conflict.
Washington reports indicate renewed hostilities involving Colombia as arms shortages hinder peace efforts. A British firm claims to have secured an entire cargo of weapons, while Chilean Minister Herboso admits uncertainty in presenting terms to President Castro. The Colombian government rejects conditions and details of actions in Venezuela and Caracas.
Fourteen year old Williams who ran away from a ranch south of the city was found at a lodging house at Lev and Union. She was turned over to her mother after being located by Patrolman Kelly last night. Earlier attempts to rescue her were unsuccessful as she escaped through the first door when officers entered.
London dispatch reports Dr Krause governor of Johannesburg was arrested months ago for alleged treasonable correspondence with the Boers. He was today committed for trial on the murder charge amid partisan interest as one of the early cases in this turbulent period.
Sidele A Pierra urged Jee Hoot to postpone Cuba’s elections and received a reply. Tequestra denied the request, arguing the scrut ine board was established before candidates appeared and will perform impartially. The petition warned delaying independence would prolong American occupation and diminish Cuba’s self rule without weighty reasons.
Police report a fur collarette valued at 50 dollars and a scarf worth 7.50 stolen from the Lace House as crowds filled the shop. Three men are in jail on suspicion, and authorities warn that holiday shoppers, especially women, may conceal goods more easily.
Tannery promoter TANNERY J. M. Arrington left for St. Louis to finalize funding for a Seattle tannery and boot and shoe plant. He says capitalization will be 250000 dollars and about 150 workers will be employed. His family resides at the Lincoln and he expects to return in two weeks.
Elaborate preparations have been completed in Boston for the consecration of the Rev Dr C Spat Tiactan of the Patonine colocese. The ceremony is to be performed tomorrow morning in St Stephen's Church.
A conference between capital and labor closed with a ruling executive committee to arbitrate disputes. The panel includes leaders from steel, rail, mining and manufacturing firms and labor figures such as Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell. Officers chosen: Hanna as chairman with Gompers and Straus as vice chairs.
The article argues Pike street is not as disreputable as the Washington street district. Patrol records show the tenderloin district yields far more arrests, with estimates of 15 to 20 times as many as Pike street.
Portia Knight, a young American from Portland, files a breach of promise suit against the Duke of Manchester. The case, heard in a London court, follows her liaison with the duke who named a yacht Portia and visited her during illness. Miss Knight is represented by Sir Edward Clarke.
Mrs Ada Dennis a modiste in her apartments lies dying after a brutal assault at Garfield Hospital staff observers and detectives keep vigil for a clue but no tangible progress is reported as she nears death and the case may remain unsolved.
The paper reports two smallpox cases by name and address: Viola Metzdorf at 723 Stewart Street and Oscar McCurley at 110 Occidental Avenue. The brief notes the new cases without further details.
Washington December reports confirm Surgeon General W K Van Reypen will remain head of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery past his expired term. He is expected to serve until spring when eligible to retire as senior rear admiral. Rumor places Medical Inspector Presy af Rixey as its successor amid seniority concerns.
The post office reports a sharp early start to the Christmas mail surge this year. Workers have overtime hours this week as mail destined for eastern points moves through, with 150 sacks sent yesterday on the Shinano Maru and about 0 sacks on Skagway steamers. An extra staff is deployed until the peak passes. Tomorrow and Friday are expected to be the busiest days to ensure delivery to the Far East by December 26.
The steamer Santa Ana arrived from San Francisco about 2 o'clock this morning with a general cargo chiefly sugar and oil. She brought a few passengers and some cargo.
Prompted by a successful outcome of the broad war between bakers of Georgetown and Seattle the suburb adopts a new plan to patronize home industry. A laundry is to be started there to challenge Beattie laundry wagons and improve local delivery service, which is claimed to be deficient.
Humane Officer Ridgway holds a 22 year old baby found at 1991 Sixth Avenue. Mr and CK seek a loving family to adopt the bright boy, with hopes for a home and care from a suitable family.
In court news, Charles Eick and Fred Harris were acquitted of criminal assault against Ruth Armstrong after insufficient state evidence. John A. Girdestone v James Lee ended in a favorable verdict for Lee for damages from poison. J. Foster won $2,178.56 against Pacific Clipper Line for oats lost in a pier collapse. Martin Olson seeks 20 290.50 from Brehm Lumber for a broken leg sustained at Snoqualmie when a log and donkey cable caused injuries.
Thomas Costello a former railroad conductor was sentenced to 15 days in the city jail for vagrancy. Officers Wickman and Thompson testified he is a confirmed beggar who will abuse and threaten people who refuse him money.
The Hyades is loading 6,000 tons of coal at West Seattle in preparation for a voyage to San Francisco. The operation signals a routine step in annual trade, with crew and dockside workers coordinating for the departure and maritime procedures.
Washington December 18 Andrew Carnegie met with President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss a proposal of 10,000,000 in steel trust bonds to found a national university under federal auspices. Carnegie reportedly would convert the offer to cash and could raise the gift to 25,000,000 if needed.
Four individuals Lala Kine Pearl Warger John Jacobs and Sherman Laithouse were found dead in connecting rooms of a Columbus lodging house. The coroner suspects they drank together then each took poison while intoxicated, with Warner girl possibly last to die amid poverty stress and a prior wagon garnishment dispute.
Prosecution by William Blackman, state labor commissioner, accuses Alexander G Buchanan of forcing women to work beyond ten hours a day at the Bon Marche. Buchanan contends workers volunteered and cites Everett decision as nullifying the law. Additional cases and fines involving steamship overbooking are noted, with further prosecutions anticipated.
Schley today presented to Secretary Long a statement of objections to the court of inquiry findings. For Seattle and vicinity the outlook is occasional rain tonight and Thursday, with warmer temperatures and fresh southeast winds.
L G Osgood, a local businessman, was acquitted by Judge George for living off the earnings of a Seattle madam. Testimony showed Mrs Ada Osgood resided in a house of ill fame and that her husband knew of it, but there was no proof he received money, so he was discharged.
Checks totaling 9660 for the steamer Valenia and 7860 for the steamer Roanoke sit at the customs house awaiting owners or heirs, as penalties paid months ago for overcrowding their vessels are now being refunded by the government. The text notes mitigating circumstances but lacks full details.
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