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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1901
Page
1
Carrie Nation leads a hatchet brigade at dawn to smash the Senate saloon in Topeka. The attack, backed by female supporters, wounds Nation and leaves the joint wrecked with $2000 in damages. Police arrest participants as a second raid targets another saloon.
The report lists several officers proposed for major general and brigadier general ranks including Nelson A. Miles M. H. Adna Chaffee Arthur MacArthur and others such as John C. Bates Lloyd Wheaton George W. Davis Theodore Schwan Samuel Sumner Leonard Wood Capers and Robert P. H. Gee.
A Seattle gas charging controversy emerges as monthly bills show $22.35 spent on lighting two barn jets. A police clerk receives two bills from a utility collector, while night staff report dim lighting and poor visibility. The station lamps are described as insufficient, prompting calls for brighter lighting.
King Edward sends a message to his people abroad thanking them for sympathy during his illness and pledging to follow the example set by the queen, as reported from London on February 5.
The question of legalizing Sunday theaters in this state fuels debate as Spokane Senator Scott files bill to exempt theaters from Sabbath restrictions. Petitions circulate in Spokane led by the Y M C A with church signatures gathered at several city churches.
Renton residents protest open ditches carrying sewage to Italian vegetable plots along the car line from Atlantic Street to Judkins Street. A Star reporter observed stagnant pools and fetid odor as Italians flood fields at night. officials say no compensation or official approval exists, raising fears of disease and unsafe play for children.
The steamer Greyhound will undergo refitting and be aired by the iron works. Work is to commence on Saturday and upon completion the vessel will appear well when launched.
The New Whatcom observance honored Marshall Day at the annual banquet of the Barracon. Speakers included Ardin Hadley Adiaaemen Day and Cornelius, presenting remarks and recognition.
A Hague deputation offers Queen Wilhelmina eight pieces of porcelain as a wedding gift from the town council. Amsterdam sent a couch tender for the queen at accession, which she declined then. Visiting royalty gather for the ceremony including Grand Duke Vindiente of Russia and Grand Duchess Helene. Duke Horta among those present.
The 634th birth anniversary of evangelist Dwight L. Moody is observed with no today demonstration. Sunday services across Seattle churches will include a men only gathering at 2 45 p m in association rooms led by Rev W H G Temple a close Moody friend with literary and musical program.
The steamer Jeanie of the Pacific Steam Whaling Co sailed for San Francisco in the evening. The steam collier Myad of the Pacific Co capt. oh sailed for Francisco this morning with 6 000 tons of Franklin and Newcastle coal. The steamer Rainier capt. Henson will sail from San Francisco for Seattle tomorrow noon. The steamer Robert Dollar capt. Wilifensen sailed from San Francisco for Seattle today.
London February 6 King Edward has decided to relinquish the office of Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England and Connaught will be held in his stead.
The inquiries for missing persons were received by Chief of Police Meredith this morning. Chief Andrew Dart of New London Wisconsin asked to locate Harry Wright. Jesse Hue of Lakeville Kentucky desires to locate Thorite. August Schrew of Chambers Nebraska requested assistance.
Several families file police requests to locate relatives in Chicago Dawson Nashville Owatoma Everett Ford City and other locales. Names include Patrick Bleatrange Elmer Morgana Thomas Grady Joseph Butler Henry Leishwork and others, with authorities aiding searches.
A L Craig named general agent of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Co will assume office February 16 He has 19 years in railroading with the Northern Pacific and is well known among railroad men He will be located in Portland as the Seattle office relayed the notice.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Senator Sullivan on a breach case. The document references a claim amount of 40,000 dollars and the events unfolded around Washington Avenue on a February Saturday. Local authorities pursued the alleged breach.
The sundry civil appropriation 611 reported to the Senate lists an allowance of 4500 dollars for Colville river quarantine ration and boards for proves. It includes 4000 dollars for Port Townsend buildings and 107500 dollars for the survey of the Pacific coast and Alaska.
The damaged text notes that by the damage of Dp Cy in February an amended law designates the call of claims to adjudicate United States citizens claims against Spain.
A man who married seven years ago killed his wife after discovering infidelity with a man. After ordeals and a broken marriage, he pleaded for mercy and was executed as the governor could not intervene.
Kaiser Wilhelm and King Edward rode through London as Paddington closed and crowds gathered outside. Edward wore Prussian dragoons’ uniform while the Kaiser appeared in a British field marshal attire. They left Marlborough at 2 40, parting at Charing Cross before the Kaiser headed to Port Victoria.
Baptist ministers of Western Washington will gather in this city for an all service of prayer at the North arch. The morning session begins at 10 with Rev. Gilman Parker of New Whatcom leading on Soul-Saving. The afternoon meeting at 1 will be led by Rev. W. E. Randall of Tacoma on Prayer. Lunch is served at noon by church ladies.
A gasoline stove explosion in a Kansas City kitchen killed Joseph Rodgers and his wife this morning, burning them to death. The report also notes unrelated theater art details and a portrait likeness of a manager's son.
A joint gathering of foreign envoys and Chinese plenipotentiaries is underway in the afternoon. The central topic is the fate of Prince Tuan and other royal princes. It is believed Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang are ordered to oppose their execution.
The Florida trial of Samuel J. Kennedy for Dolly Reynolds’s murder opened for a second time in New York. The victim, a Mount Vernon socialite, was found dead in a Grand Hotel room from a fatal blow and strangulation with a lead pipe. A forged check for $14,000 under her name and Kennedy’s endorsement were disclosed, with the defense claiming Kennedy’s innocence amid allegations of romance, forgery, and money schemes.
Tacoma reports county Treasurer Reid and Sheriff Hartmann urge commissioners to raise deputy pay, arguing rent and living costs have outpaced current stipends. The county has received a share of the state school fund, and work is to begin on a Cereal I Seen building on State Street within ten days.
Oscar Olesen was robbed of a silver watch and $14 in cash at a Tenderloin resort last night. A hack driver on Market Street was fined $5 for obstructing police after a separate incident.
Minneapolis lumbermen report limited Washington timber demand as they plan shorter trips to California and back to Minneapolis. They note Eastern lumber can meet Middle States needs and dispute claims of exhausted timber cash. some stock remains.
In the discussion on army costs, a proposed contingency appropriation to meet increasing expenses was removed. A sum of 1,000,000 pounds was then allotted to cover the pay of retired officers.
Feb 6 report from Vie shows General De Wet forces advancing into Cape Colony. British Army expects renewed pressure as Boer columns move toward the Orange River and beyond.
Gilbert Th Feb 6. Gov Yates effort to stop the bout between Young Peter J and Eddie Croake failed. Jackson knocked out Croake in the twelfth round after the fighters and party traveled by special train without interference.
The Hague prepares for the royal wedding of Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry with city celebrations starting today. The ceremony is scheduled for next Thursday as plans unfold amid ceremonies and public events.
A defective flue started a fire at a Chinese laundry on First Avenue between Battery and Bell streets at 10:30 last night. Damage is estimated at five dollars.
Patrolmen arrest Pearl Boyd 16 John 14 and Fred Alexander 19 in a box on Andrew Doyle street near street wagon. Boyd, known in police circles, and associates frequent questionable places causing disturbances. Another associate Harry Livingston alias Nell Pickrell, a North Tile resident, was jailed last Friday in a Pike Street saloon box.
Congressman Shafrath will issue his minority report on the gold standards bill. He argues the bill will burden the treasury gold reserve by creating an endless chain of increases and promote gold export, endangering silver dollars and silver certificates as money.
Naomi Davis, widow of Norman Mills, pleads not guilty to receiving embezzled funds. The company that supplied Mills bonds failed to cover $1,000, citing a prior defalcation agreement nullified by a bend provision.
In Rogstand, Victoria County, Feb. 5 a jury found for the defendants in the Williams versus British American Corporation case over a $606,000 valuation tied to the sale of the Leme mine. The verdict concludes the long action with coats.
City of Mexico February reports a clash near Weea Ween Maya where rebel Indian allies and governor troops fought. Indians suffered 59 killed and 100 wounded while government forces lost four men.
The court of claims fixed the price of public lands in the Wichita reservation at 1.25 dollars per acre. The government plans to open the Wichita country with the Kiowa and Comanche reservations if a 20 000 survey appropriation is included in the deficiency bill.
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