Big E Stmas Notice Of Loss
A fragmented OCR item notes a loss or theft event with references to a big event and holiday period. Readable mentions suggest a notice to readers about a missing item or payment, with uncertain details and partial dates.
19 Dec 1901
Page 1
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item notes a loss or theft event with references to a big event and holiday period. Readable mentions suggest a notice to readers about a missing item or payment, with uncertain details and partial dates.
A catastrophic furnace blast at a metal plant killed and injured numerous foreign workers who were on a narrow top platform. The 120 foot tall furnace sent three tons of fiery debris into the street as ambulances and crowds gathered, with many victims identified only by numbers. The incident caused about $20,000 in plant damage.
Reports from London indicate the Anglo American Cable Co has made concessions in the Marconi dispute. The inventor may continue his work with negotiations leaning toward a resolution. Marconi is in St Johns planning future efforts and may move to a Nova Scotia station if talks succeed.
Special to the press from Tacoma reports a morning train carrying Mrs. Ashton to Carbonado to reach her brother D. T. Pyee who is critically ill. The Carbon Hill Company’s Mr. Davies fell to pneumonia seven days ago and is in grave condition, making the trip necessary for a final farewell.
During a heavy storm last night a freighter was wrecked in Lisbon harbor causing the drowning of fifteen crew members. Rescue efforts were hampered by high seas and strong winds.
At 1 05 am a head on crash between north and southbound Southern Pacific passenger trains near Upland left one dead and eight to ten feared dead. Fire destroyed engines baggage cars a chair car and mail car with several passengers injured or burned. Railroad workers from nearby depots assist relief efforts as the line is blocked.
John Louiston was robbed of a gold watch after a scuffle with Pete Johnson at a saloon on First Avenue South. Pete Johnson was arrested but faces no charge yet. Johnson has lived in the city for seven years and reportedly never stole before. A tool theft of 14 dollars from a parked car near Ballard was reported by Norm from 1133 North Broadway.
York reports a severe stock market downturn with Stan Of stock showing a sharp drop and D. Rockefeller listed as a major loser. The week saw a total decline exceeding $50 a share and a cumulative shrinkage of the stock value since May totaling hundreds of millions, with Rockefeller losing about $83 in value per share and Eller's gift to the university tied to the broader market weakness.
An instructional course in poultry husbandry will run from January 6 to March 6 in Anacortes Washington. The program aims to provide methods to exterminate a disease and is free to all interested farmers and growers statewide with invitations extended to them.
Women navigate muddy Seattle streets while Christmas shopping. Observers note varied skirt adjustments as shoppers cross crowded corners. Some mothers and passersby handle mire with poised gait, while others reveal dirt or misjudge their hems.
In Washington and across the nation. A bill to revive recognition for two admirals seeks active service status for veterans and rank-based pay. Other actions include canal funding plans with Nicaragua and Costa Rica, a presidential appointment, and a proposed MLK birthday holiday bill.
A California pamphlet urges dredging to Mare Island navy yard as part of a broader push for river harbor improvements. The move could boost naval men support there and may lead to liberal funding requests for Puget Sound navy yard given its stated advantages.
Objections arise over a Christmas tree entertainment at Van Asselt church with competing views on who should receive gifts. Disputes claim no organized church exists, only a congregation, and a key figure John W. Maple is called not a church member.
T Tracey reported a break in at the St James hotel with an overcoat and clothing stolen. J Ambrose from the Rochester hotel was robbed of a watch yesterday. Police suspect petty larceny by room workers. Bertha Hellenthal of Columbia City reported horse theft, dark brown mare taken Tuesday night.
I H Brick president of the Machinists union denied reports that the strike was settled. He said non union workers may be used temporarily to press for a final settlement while the open shop policy is pursued. Officials expect concessions from the Metal Trades association to resolve the dispute.
Harry Frickeon a bartender at 621 Twenty second Avenue is reported missing by his wife after he vanished for two days. Police are investigating his unexplained disappearance.
J. C. Martin once ran a small shop on Flat avenue north of Pike street and was arrested in the morning for carrying concealed weapons. He says he had only been taking the weapon home from his former place of business after selling the store.
A city dock dog named Fritz an adventurous brown English terrier has roamed on steamers from Honolulu to Manila and China. He joined the American army in the Philippines and lived aboard ships before vanishing three months ago while traveling on a China Mutual steamer.
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