23 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
1
Disaster near the coast of California reports 128 presumed dead from the wreck of the Rio Janeiro. Survivors describe Captain Ward's actions, piloting errors, and a lone lifeboat escape while consuls and notable passengers are named among the casualties and missing.
Public notice announces a Teeedey evening meeting at 8 o clock at the church to discuss suppressing vice. Prominent speakers will be present and residents urged to attend if they support law and order.
A bill proposing an expo facility for St Louis and Charleston faced swift action in the Senate. Amendments aimed to refine the project and address funding and location concerns as debate moves forward this session.
In Tifton Georgia on February 4 two African Americans fought in the street and were detained by the marshal. The jail was set ablaze during the night by unknown assailants, and only a few bones of prisoners remained found this morning.
Captain Morris of the transport Port Albert reports a two-masted steamship in distress during a heavy gale. After a period of haze, the vessel disappeared and he believes it foundered.
City Hall debate questions legality of a salary increase for public works officials. Officials say the rise is legal and just, noting the workload on three supervisors and comparing with eastern cities. Workers claim they are underpaid and deserve raises due to demanding duties and limited staff.
In a house discussion last night Secretary War Broderick outlined Colville being sent home in Africa by Lord Roberts. Colville was later allowed to command at Gibraltar but was relieved after Adj Gen Wood, with Roberts’ counsel, moved to remove him.
From Pran Ciaco on February 23, Secretary Edward Roaen of the focal labor council reports the Union Iron company imported Sapperamithe under contract. Scott denies the charge.
New York reports Chief of Police Devery removed from office and replaced by Cole M. C. Murphy, president of the board of health. Devery protested in writing claiming the removal law void, a surprise move to the former chief.
SHAMNGHAT Feb 22 Chinese officials in Pekin have been notified by the emperor to prepare to receive the Chinese court toward the end of March.
M Richardson told police that Stella Nelson, a familiar figure to authorities, robbed him of 40 dollars from a box in the Lobby saloon at Third avenue and Cherry street last night.
The civil department of the superior court called the quo warranto case against the gas company. Judge Emery struck the case from the calendar pending a remand motion after gas company counsel stated a record copy was filed in federal court. The state must argue the remand motion on March 4, delaying the hearing about two weeks.
W. P. D. Kimball, a well known Milwaukee architect, arrived in Seattle yesterday with his wife and plans to settle permanently. The recent tile building boom is drawing many prominent architects from across the country to the area.
Moran Bros proceed with constructing a lighthouse tender for the government. The craft measures 178 feet in length with a beam of 2% feet and a hold depth of 14 feet 11 inches. Completed, it will be schooner rigged and powered by 760 horsepower.
Dr Edward A Spits urges successful men to bequeath their brains to science saying first waste your brains on worms then donate them to the medical profession. He notes his own father the renowned musician will leave his brain to science.
The Universal Steel Co filed incorporation papers in Jersey City securing a 300 million dollar capital. The syndicate will receive 25 million common and 25 million preferred stock, with J. P. Morien tied to a quarter of profits. The firm aims to manufacture and handle steel globally and may raise capital as needed. Morgan and associates deny knowledge of the deal, promising a statement next week.
The civil service commissioners will meet Monday night to arrange regular examinations for promotions. Legislation has raised salaries and set examinations to be held through the month, with the possibility of an early March session if needed.
A Pekin cablegram published by the Morning Post says Li HungChang reports that Prince Chung and Fuan have been punished as the powers demanded.
Reports describe bids opened for a trestle between Seattle and South Seattle with a projected cost around 24000 dollars. The line is denied to be a Great Northern extension and will connect Green Lake Seattle to Point Be Flance Tacoma. The venture aims to run with harmony to Battle Electric and carry passengers at low fares rather than large sums.
A young woman named Miss May Morland checked into the Rainier-O Grand, claimed to pay high rates, then sought cheaper rooms. After leaving, towels and toilet linen disappeared, a trick repeated at several hotels. Clerks to watch linen closely.
Rome telegrams the Pall Mall Gazette cites a seer who warned the Pope during his Perugia tenure to beware Verdi and his fate. The old woman foretold the Pope would die 96 days after Verdi and be forgotten when Verdi’s name endures. The Pope later recalled this remark as a potential destiny linked to Verdi’s anniversary.
The Dailey union statement says the rules committee in Washington voted to investigate how house employees are employed and paid. The committee named members to oversee the inquiry.
The waterfront reports a busy scene with steamer Do of the Alaska Steamship line and the Skagway service, piling repairs, and dock activity. Visitors tour the White Star dock to view the Ping Suey now the largest boat on the Sound aside from the Sheridan. The Centennial at Smithdove delivers cargo for Monetalu while Schwabacher dock expects passengers. The Seaward at the Arlington bulkhead leaks, and workmen remove the forward deck while hulls show strain. Alaska business shows modest uptick with new orders for local firms, while most government hay stock at the White Star dock awaits shipment to Manila or Alaska. Sole Bacon & Co. buys land bounded by Avenue Willett Wall and Vineet, a prime block with rail privileges. four warehouses, three iron and one other, complete the scene.
Washington Feb 22. President urges steps to avoid a special session by shaping the Cuba constitution to meet administration demands. A committee will draft a resolution to align with policy on stations foreign relations debt power and other provisions. Edward H Anderson of Utah nominated as surveyor general of Utah.
Frame a tax on property is noted as imminent. The Pacific Steam Whaling Co steamship Excelsior plans to sail by March 1 to Juneau and Katmai. Mystic Steam Whaling Co has 16 whalers active, four wintering at Heredhel Island near the Mackenaie river mouth. A rumor claims the ahi Frank Jo wrecked near Portint, San Francisco, but records show the vessel was wrecked 29 years ago with no loss of life.
A letter to the bureau of information from an Iowa party requests details on the Mahmen and coffin factory and cabinet factory. The inquiry seeks general death records and notes a potential new entry if information is satisfactory.
In Everett on February 2, 200 visitors including senators and representatives toured the city and the nearby Smokestacks area to assess the advantages for making Everett the state capital site. They toured Monte Cristo lunch, bay views aboard the State of Washington chartered by the chamber of commerce, amid strong local pride. The event followed an International Council of the World meeting in New York, which authorized a $500 reward for lynching suspects in Meme Arkansas case, with Samuel Purdett as president and John L. Gibson as secretary.
Defense argues Moser acted under Amish sect coercion as elders wield absolute control. The piece describes restrictions on members, denial of purchases, and expulsion for questioning, suggesting the church’s discipline shaped the crime and trial dynamics.
A J Brooks, superintendent of construction for Moran Bros Co, resigns and plans to return East. He cites disagreements with management over work discipline and reliability, says he will start a new plant in Seattle with capital and notes Moran Bros are two months ahead in their shipyard work. Moran officials defend layoffs citing incompetence and irregular hours.
Reports from Cuernavaca state that President Dias is confined to a room in the governor’s house and forbidden to see anyone. In North Adams, Massachusetts a vehicle overturned on a highway killing one and injuring ten others, the wagon slurring over a 20 foot embankment.
Gov General Wood cables from Havana that the Cuban constitution was officially presented to him. The president issued a proclamation calling an extraordinary session of the senate of the 87th Congress to meet at noon March 4 to receive messages and attend to executive matters.
Cincinnati report notes Judge Hollieter overruled a motion for a new trial in a price fight cane case this morning. The ruling affects ongoing proceedings and potential appeals as the case advances.
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