12 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1901
Page
1
The seven councilmen named by the Star report a deal with the McGroarty company to shield Sunset Telephone Co. from rivals. They offer silence as a shield and deny nothing while critics demand investigation into the alleged franchise matter and private interests behind Smith's cave saloon debates.
J Francia Lee traffic manager of the White Pass and Yukon road travels to San Francisco to confer with coast steamboat men about Alaska trade. The article notes a shift to graded ton rates and linear freight charges, while passenger rates may stay unchanged from last year.
F P Freeman rode a bicycle from Dawson City to Whitehorse with Geo Hout of Tacoma. They began January 2 at noon, found the northern Lake La Barge stretch good, but southern sections heavy with snow. Many cyclists abandoned wheels, yet Freeman and Hout pressed on.
The equity division of the superior court will hear arguments tomorrow as Judge Tallman reviews why a temporary injunction against the board of public works denying permits to the Automatic Telephone Company should be made permanent. The city is not a direct party, with council members from Solid Ber en backing the franchise dispute as city officials.
A rider’s bike broke near White Horse forcing a walk in. His partner continued by wheel and completed the distance in seven and a half days, arriving 12 hours earlier.
London Feb 11 News reports an explosion at the Guildford gunpowder works today resulting in multiple fatalities among workers. Authorities dispatched emergency crews and investigations are underway into the blast source and safety lapses.
Rev. H. H. Gowen delivers the third lecture in the prevent series at Trinity Parish crypt tonight. The talk is titled The Literature of Satire.
A Star report finds no stud poker games operating in the Clancy or Pincus club rooms since Chief Meredith took office. All stud poker games were ordered out of the larger houses last week. Pinews and Clancy Bros. run blackjack games.
Funeral services for Mme Berta Crivelli were held at First Methodist Church at 11:20 this morning with Rev. J. P. D. Llwyd presiding. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery amid floral offerings as societies assisted.
The obituary notes Mime Crivelli a famed vocalist in American and European capitals. Born to Dr Carl Holssehuher she moved to Seattle in May 1888 and joined Northwest musical life. Survived by EF Crivelli a widow three daughters and siblings pallbearers included Louis Della RB Co W Graham A Lueben and P C Jager.
An epidemic of murder and self destructive acts dominates Honolulu. In the past week there have been six personal crisis reports and three homicides, with police unable to find clues to the perpetrators, heightening local anxiety.
Washington state observes Lincoln Day with government offices banks and courts largely closed. The public schools planned exercises including songs and readings while the port and post office largely operate, reflecting a memorial atmosphere and reverence for the martyred president.
The funeral for Capt. Thomas Crawford who drowned at West Seattle Friday was held at 16 o'clock in the morning from Butterworth's chapel.
Launch owners rejoice as Assistant Prosecutor Vince Fubin moves to clear the slough between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, ending long obstruction by lumbermen. Mitchell Lewis & Staver Co. sells Racine boats in large numbers, with shipments en route. Harry A. Chadwick of the Argus buys an electro vapor launch and looks forward to summer sailing.
The cruiser Topeka is reported safe in Barbados after arrival there prompted concerns in Boston over her prolonged absence. The ship carries 200 boys aboard according to a navy dispatch. Senator Aldrich asserts the war revenue bill is likely to pass the House with the Senate version.
Frank Hamilton, in high spirits, questions the state's evidence in the Day murder case. Patrolman Rooney recalls Hamilton admitting killing Day in self defense and claims Hamilton confessed both men were intimate with the same girl. Rooney's blunt, unembellished testimony causes a sensation.
The Machinists union in the city shows 5 percent enrollment and pledges a May first protest for a shorter workday. San Francisco machinists continue steady recruitment, aiming to collaborate with Seattle workers on May Day.
The report notes Nome as a rising mining area with many claims likely to be proven this year and a surge of northern travel. It mentions claims bought by investors in Nome district, quartz prospects, and tentative starts toward Nome via Dewson or Dawson routes. Shipping and transport updates include the Beattie Bound Route traffic and the Port Stevens at Arlington dock with offers for charter.
Mrs Carrie Nation abandoned by Rankin and four women aides during a visit to seven saloons in Muscatine Iowa. She faced jeers and no violence as she departed ahead of tonight's Willard hall lecture.
Decatur Illinois February 12 fire swept through the wholesale grocery of Mueller Pratt and Wheeland causing extensive damage with losses estimated around 100000 dollars. The blaze raged early this morning and firefighters battled the flames for hours. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Cape Town reports Colonel De Lisle closing on a large Boer force in the Riet Valley of the northwestern Cape Colony. A decisive clash appears imminent as forces maneuver for position and advantage.
The Modern Woodmen of America hold their biannual convention in Seattle with 160 camps from the state represented. Delegates from Spokane Tacoma Everett and Seattle attend in uniform. Rev. W. D. Simonds delivers the opening address at 2 PM. A competitive drill mirrors army practice using axes. A grand ball is set for 8:30 PM at the Armory, followed by a banquet at Lincoln apartment house at 11 PM. Executive session is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 AM in Elke hall Colman building.
Pretoria Feb 12 It is reported that Gen Dewet has crossed the Orange River into the Cape Colony north of Norvalspont indicating movements in the region during the conflict.
Word arrives that Pat Crowe is expected to be in Honolulu on February 2 for an appearance. Details on the event remain unclear as the report breaks in from the local desk.
The Wilhelmina will likely be transferred to its owners though the quartermaster's department has not been officially notified. The Dolphin and Dirigo are advertised to sail for Skagway tonight, but Dirigo may wait until morning. Shippers were slow delivering freight today as Inland Meyer at Galbraith dock is readied to take the Port Orchard run.
A jury ruled for the Northern Pacific at 4:15 yesterday in a suit seeking 60000 damages for the loss of a leg. The jury found the boy had no business on the railroad tracks while switching was in progress and blamed the father for the accident.
A blaze at the National Ginss company plant in Rochester Pennsylvania caused estimated losses between a quarter and a half million dollars. The fire left up to 500 workers unemployed.
Abraham Lincoln birthday events marked the day with services at the monument by the Grand Army and school memorials. The Lincoln home welcomed 16,000 visitors last year. In Columbus Democratic leaders led by Bryan Altgeld and McLean attended a celebration with major speakers planned for the evening banquet.
Billy Cooper and Billy La Rose staged a 20 round予定 contest in Ballard last night but a foul filled fifth round ended the match. Cooper lost his temper and struck La Rose with an upper cut to the neck as La Rose lay on the floor. Referee Jack Leedham stopped the action and awarded the purse to La Rose.
The double track is completed by Seattle Electric Co. on First Avenue. Tomorrow Cedar street West Queen Anne and North Seattle cars will run up and down First Avenue replacing the former pattern. The University, Fremont, Green Lake and Lake Union cars will run on Second Avenue.
Geo Williams, described as a confirmed morphine fiend, was arrested on suspicion by Patrolmen McClurg, Roberts and Detective Corbett today.
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