20 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
1
De Bar and her husband Jackson were found guilty of immorality and taking money under false pretenses after a courtroom trial. Dis De Bar received seven years and Jackson fifteen years of penal servitude. the couple faced the judge as witnesses testified.
Admiral Sampson seeks to overturn parts of the Dewey report in a court of inquiry dispute. He argues Santiago battle command and testimony issues were not properly presented, and contends he was within signaling range and closer to more ships during the action. Health notes deny rumors of failing health as he dines upright at table.
The superior court case centers on Parker’s identity as the man who spoke with teller Dingley during the First National Bank robbery. Witnesses describe a young stranger who snatched $5000, while ex-chief Reed recounts Parker’s alleged admissions after arrest. Dingley identified Parker as the man talking to him during the crime.
M Nason will construct a $1500 cottage at the corner of Boyleston avenue and Spring Street with plans by architect John Graham. J E Moses bought six lots on Way between Roy and Aloha Streets from Fehren Marvin Co this morning to build cottages.
San Francisco reports two Italian laborers from Oakland died in hospital after yesterday's Southern Pacific wreck near Upland. The collision occurred at 30 miles an hour as both engines braked after the crash.
Marysville Missouri December 20 1881 Josephs hospital burned at dawn a frame building two inmates died before rescue efforts could reach them. Several inmates faced fatal exposure as below zero temperatures worsened the toll with more deaths feared and a relapse possible in other cases.
St. Louis December 2 The Mississippi river is reported frozen from B&I Paul to Cairo a distance of 990 miles for the first time since 1898. The pane seems moderate.
A fragment notes juvenile drill practice at the Turn Verein class in mania fall. The unreadable paste hints at a reporters’ notebook covering early rehearsal details and participant names.
A large fire in Salt Lake City this morning wiped out the University of Utah chemistry laboratory. Loss estimated at 90000 dollars, with about 36000 dollars insured.
Rumor of a murder spread through streets before police intervened. Officer Kryan investigated a knocking incident at Yester Way where two men reportedly fought drunkenly. A wagon carried the injured man toward the depot, and a bystander claimed a murder occurred, though authorities found no crime. The deceased, R. B. McCoy, died in Redlands, California, on December 17.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania four boilers at the Black Diamond Steel Plant blew up this morning causing heavy loss of life and numerous injuries. Three bodies were recovered and twelve injured were hospitalized as debris piles reach high. The plant is a total wreck and workers from Meneil Bros. nearby are affected as well. It is feared many may be buried under debris with about 120 men believed to be inside at the moment of the blast.
The report details Wright linked to Utah Lake killings of three boys in February 1896 and other crimes. It notes his alleged rifle skill, a stepfather convicted for murder and hanged, divorce by his wife, and a previous misidentification of a suspect in Ashton, West Virginia.
Police were alerted to a nightly group of youths causing vandalism on Queen Anne. Residents sought protection as the gang, believed organized, roams at night from a shanty in a vacant lot where they play cards and drink cans, leaving broken windows and damaged fences.
Washington reports say Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Gage plans to retire from the Roosevelt administration within two months or by early spring. He defers discussion, cites cordial relations, and awaits the president’s decision on a successor amid weariness from duties.
New York reports from Buenos Aires indicate an amicable settlement of the boundary dispute with Chile is near. Officials and commercial interests favor peace while the public remains warlike. Chilean minister Concha Subercasceaux says looser terms will allow a quick agreement. Troop movements in Argentina have paused and conscription halted, easing prospects for settlement.
London reports that Lord Rothn, Chile’s official banker, has been working to prevent war between Chile and Argentina. He has received new dispatches and, in an interview, stated with assurance that the dispute may be settled peacefully.
settlement confirms C A Wright for two years at 1000 dollars per year. Wright agrees to return for that amount while the 1600 dollars owed for this year is contested. Business leaders push a 1000 dollar compromise, students demand the full 1600 and fund raising starts with a recital in Denny Hall on January 7 by Paloma Schram. A minstrel show is planned as support grows.
Ad copy touts All-Wool Plaids in many colors at low prices and mentions French Flannels Persian stripes and silk underskirts. It notes a big gloves sale tomorrow with $1.95 items cut to 98 cents and a $12 black taffeta skirt with 18 inch pleating.
A 17 year old daughter of a New York millionaire is rumored to be hiding in Indianapolis. A New York detective seeks clues and offers a reward to anyone who can locate her after reports she has corresponded with someone in Indiana.
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