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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
1
A fire destroyed the Coates theater in Escaped City Missouri early this morning. Whiteside and his party, who had just finished a performance, escaped with their lives as the theater burned. The blaze consumed the building and all of its costumes and props.
The Coast, a bright new local name, debuts with Steinbach as editor and Dodge as literary editor. Seen as a notable Seattle venture, it has already attracted attention and success. The publication price is mentioned as well.
The case of Alexander appointed receiver for $19, Fwerth of Cape Nome mines Ds Jorge Noyes has been settled out. McKensie’s bills of expense are allowed and paid. All rights of ownership remain with the company. The settlement ends litigation but not potential contempt issues. In South Bend, Rev. A. P. has resigned his pastorate at the South Bend Presbyterian Church.
Crowds lined the roads as King Edward and the royal family led the funeral cortege from Osborne to the Albert yacht. A 700 pound casket, escorted by Grenadier Guards and Highlanders, moved to the gun carriage. ships and warships formed a grand sea tribute to the late sovereign.
The governor names Senator Crow as regent candidate for the state agricultural college at Pullman replacing Mays. A resolution seeks Mrs Carrie Nation’s visit to assist the legislature on railroad issues. Bills define stealing and govern appeals, allow traveling superior judges to sign orders, and permit unmarried men on juries. A Seattle Kennel Club protest objects to a dog tax and canine death fund. The Hanna Payne ship subsidy bill passes the house. The Senate adjourns to travel to Tacoma to review the capitol site.
Stella Nelson and May How, described as dissolute saloon visitors, were taken into custody on vagrancy charges after multiple prior incidents. Nelson had recent grand larceny arrests and bail was posted. both women appeared well dressed and warned officers they would not be convicted. Judge George fined them 95 dollars plus costs.
Washington, D. C. Feb 1. Chairman Mercer of the house committee on public build and grounds is expected to recommend a total Beattie government building appropriation of 750000 following requests by E C Graves and Beattle chamber of commerce president J W Cline. The measure began at 200000 and was raised to 656000. Mercer’s further concession could also expand the site allowance from 150000.
The sixth anniversary program at Wilson's Modern Business College in the Collins block includes a promenade concert by Washers orchestra. Hon. John P. Atkinson will deliver the address, medals will be awarded, and the event closes with a season's social anniversary ball.
Stockholders chose a board of trustees to oversee a $560,000 telephone system slated to begin within weeks and take about six months to complete. The board will elect officers soon. Members include FB W Andrews Beattie National Bank J W Clise Columbus J P Burwell Beattie Hardware Sherwood Gillespy W H White J S McGrearity and Charles Kurtz of Columbus Ohio.
Detroit February 1 Police say they have captured one of the most unusual burglars in crime history. George M DeBeauty, described as young and genteel with a handsome wife, confesses to entering and looting 100 houses in the city. Stolen goods fill a large van and the burglar kept a diary with notes on methods and items taken.
In Springfield Illinois William Henry Campbell arrives with his father in law Dr John Wright and his 65 year old daughter claiming custody of a girl allegedly abducted from San Jose California. Campbell obtained a writ of habeas corpus against Wright to produce the child believed in Clinton Illinois. Wright and the child later vanished seemingly for Roseburg. Campbell warns of violence when meeting. The child’s mother died years ago and grandparents had custody before disappearing with the child. they were traced to Clinton this month. Campbell plans to proceed to Oregon.
An active movement by prominent steamshipmen seeks the temporary appointment of two additional inspectors of bell eve and hulle for the Pacific Northwest district.
A large audience attended the poultry show last night as prizes were awarded. Today a record crowd gathered to view strong favorites and lively debate over the prize list. The exhibition ends tomorrow night at 4 pm with strong praise for its good stock and orderly judging.
Washington D C Feb 1 Senator Allison chairman of the senate rivers and harbors committee has consented to insert in the rivers and harbors appropriation bill a paragraph increasing the appropriation for the Lake Washington canal at Beattie.
Washington Feb 1 The permanent court of international arbitration, born from the Czar of Russia proposal, has been organized as the world’s highest court and stands ready for actual arbitration whenever needed.
The mayor, city council, and board of public works will travel by special car at 7 a.m. Monday to inspect the upper Cedar River water system before city acceptance. Contractors report near completion. the group returns after noon.
Cairo reports severe fighting in Abyasinia with casualties said to reach seven thousand. The dispatch notes ongoing clashes and escalating violence affecting the region and civilians.
Gambling cases were called for hearing at 2 o clock this afternoon instead of tomorrow morning. Those appearing this afternoon include John Doe Kennedy George L Abbe John Doe Carter John Clancy H Ts Kennedy FE B Munn and Dick Fisher. Colville Mrs Nugent of Colville was thrown from a sleigh and injured though not seriously.
Spokane resident Gene Gertmond a famed saloon man is sent to the Medical Lake asylum after liquor ruined his mind and a recent attempt to take his own life.
Spokane area notes recall Pave Vineyard, a pioneer figure tied to early county settlement. The terse item highlights local memory of the unnamed individual and their role in regional development.
Washington D C February 1e The house approves an amendment to the agricultural bill allocating 20000 dollars to renew the cable to Tatoosh island and 6000 dollars for the erection of a ree observatory on that isl and.
The chamber of commerce in the Haller building invites anyone interested in congressional matters to study daily reports and county bills recently presented and being presented, with secretary Those. W. Proach arranging the records. Call at the chamber for details.
Fire swept the Read Bros Co building in Cleveland early today. Night Watchman Wilson is missing and feared dead, with no body recovered. Authorities say losses run into substantial value and crews continue search efforts.
Tacoma Feb 1 Lem Fisher a well known mining man in the city fell down a shaft and rolled in the cabin on Slate creek sustaining serious injuries. Ritzville Ot Bros flouring mill at the place has been purchased by the Centennial Flour Mill of Spokane and Beattie.
Feb 1 Trenton N J Four men McAllister Campbell Kerr convicted of killing Jennie Bowschieter a Paterson mill girl were taken to the penitentiary. A mob of about 1600 gathered as 19 factory girls kissed the departing prisoners amid tense moments before they were boarded onto the transfer train.
The Tacoma port reports January 1901 totals unprecedented in its history with foreign and coastwise shipments reaching 2.5 million dollars. Wheat shipments alone amount to about two thirds of all of 1900, with 1 776 444 bushels valued at 1 044 600 dollars. Eleven trans Pacific steamships cleared for Oriental ports amid gains in coal lumber and general cargo.
Washington Feb 1 The bill for reorganizing the United States army on a 100000 man basis passed the Senate after a two month dispute and is sent to the president for signature.
London reports from Kitchener describe Knox clashing with Dewet south of Welcome on the 29th with heavy fighting and Boer casualties as they moved wounded by cart. Col Pilcher took three Boers and buried five. British losses 2 killed 13 wounded. Dewet reportedly crossed the Bloemfontein line, while French engaged 2,000 Boers with four killed and nine wounded. British one killed seven wounded. Bruce and Hamilton unable to contact Dewet.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions F. Whitney and Stevens as Great North agents. References a passenger and ticket agent leaving the area on the first night toward Spokane. No clear events or dates given.
In St Paul on February 1, a Great Northern order for fifty passenger coaches is to be placed in the East. In Olympia, Watchman James Ingram of the McIntosh mill, who vowed to stay away from the area, has been discharged from a charge of personal violence tied to recent mill fights.
At the Giant Powder Co. works five miles from Victoria B C John Fenton was instantly killed and Geo Phillips severely injured in a nitro glycerine blast. In Castle Rock ex-Sergeant Harry B F Level and J B Barnes exchanged fire. Lovel was shot in the knee and Barnes wife wounded in the hip.
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