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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1901
Page
1
The Star article stirs city politicking as the Solid Seven press council and mayor with heated scenes over a contested telephone franchise. McGroarty and others defend press independence while urging oversight and investigations.
Reports from Dawson and Skagway recount police actions, gambling hall sales, and a murder conviction. The era sees stampedes, evacuations toward Nome, and a tense public Works meeting amid questions about the SOLID SEVEN and council conduct.
Mrs Carrie Nation arrives in Muscatine Iowa amid a crowd of about five thousand men and women at the station. She is escorted by police and later addressed crowds at West Liberty and Wilton college urging action against saloons. The tour continues toward Chicago by steamboat and rail.
Reports from Pullman Tacoma Olympia and Everett cover a range of items. A county superintendent appointment replaces Roberta after two years in post. A burglary case in Tacoma leads to doubled naval patrols. The Olympia bank purchases Chilberg property. Everett chamber votes to support the whiskey license and invites legislators while urging future capitol efforts.
Police and revenue committees met at 3 4 o clock in the council chamber to discuss licensing and regulate blind pigs. The session aimed to secure laws and enforcement to replace illicit alcohol venues with proper licenses.
The council and the license and revenue committee debate renewing Smiths core saloon permit. Some push to legitimize a nearby "blind pig" operations for revenue while others warn cities cannot control illicit venues and may abandon the license.
A milk separator fire at a Lisbon creamery wounded several and killed Edward Wirth and James Pyburn, the creamery manager. Other reports note federal nominations for brigadier generals and Maine’s stubborn fight against prohibition with pocket peddlers selling liquor slyly.
In San Francisco on February 11 a United States circuit court panel led by Justices Morrow and Ross sentenced Ger McKenzie, a notorious figure, to one year in county jail. The decision, read by Justice Ross, condemned Judge Noyes of Alaska as shameful and outrageous, with no possibility of appeal and implying Noyes’s removal.
London reports British leaders feel the nation is stronger than before and pleased by the open friendship with the German Emperor, signaling a notable shift in diplomatic tone and prospects.
M Schoffier a globe trotter arrived in Seattle late Saturday night and found lodging at police headquarters. He plans to travel to Olympia San Francisco Honolulu and the Philippines aboard a vel ocipede he built. He aims to obtain Gov Rogers signature for a German publishing firm that promised 2 percent profits for a world tour memoir. He has traveled five years with no money and relies on charity.
SIOTX CITY Ia Feb 11 Three men are under arrest at Manila Ia on charges of stealing a safe containing 40000 dollars from United Express Co The safe was taken from a truck at the station Footprints in the snow led to wagon tracks followed two miles into the country where the empty safe was found The tracks led to the homes of the men under arrest None of the money has been recovered
Chief Justice McClellan was wounded while resisting a search for abductee John McQueen in Montgomery. Jesse Beale and his son Phelan tracked McQueen to a closet where the shooting occurred. McQueen and the girls were later married. the Beales are in custody.
The Senate confirmed Miles as lieutenant general of the army and elevated three majors Young Chaffe and MacArthur. Hawley spoke on the subsidy bill while Caffery paused his remarks. Brigadier nominations are held up pending whether the president moves Gen Leonard Wood to the bottom of the list.
May wheat in Chicago at 3 to 8 cents gains traded amid uncertain demand. Market observers note limited price movement as buyers and sellers await clearer signals from planting progress and export news.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Frink newly married in Seattle have arrived in Beattie. They are prominent young residents and their homecoming will trigger several events in their honor.
Judge Bell confined to his home delays proceedings in the Guerin Leary case. In court, Hamilton murder trial opens with a large society presence. Witness William Bennett testifies he saw Day die and recalls Hamilton aiding in Day’s revival before an apparent prayer.
Sam C. Dunham, who led Alaska's last census, married Nome wintered M. Lynch. A Dawson to Lower Dominion stampede in January left several frozen and some perished. Prices rise at Circle City flour corner. one man hoards 4,500 pounds at 15.6 dollars per sack. Canadian US tensions flare over school flag incident in Dawson. Heavy machinery heads to mines as navigation ends.
Sponged and shrunk white S2 inch material named All Wool Venetian popular all season. Priced at $1. percent, two days only sale offering yard length at 89 cents.
Large extra heavy linen duck towels 22 by 42 inches offered for two days only at 7 cents each. Real value discounts highlight a bulk purchase option for shoppers seeking durable linens.
Advertises men’s 4-ply linen collars in standing and turn-down styles in all sizes. Highlights hold fast rubber tip collars available at 2c each and a special fer pair price of 12%c for a limited time.
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