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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1901
Page
4
A Southern love story ends in tragedy as Hamilton, a Atlanta pharmacy student, shoots his estranged love Mra Wilson, then burns the woods and killings himself. Both bodies were found near Atlanta with evidence of fire.
The quartermaster opened bids for one Gea going tug and two barges for government service at St. Michael. Read were offers from Sannstrom & Tangill Ballard for tug 10 560 and barges 4 109 each and from D Mdl Brown Seattle for tug 627 and two barges 11 100. Several other firms submitted bids for tugboats and barges including James & Co Reed Ballard and others with varying prices.
The Dill bill before the state would create a second state institution for the Boys and Girls Aid Society of Seattle. The Beatle society, started six months ago by local clergy and businessmen, is run by Maj. Cleero and supported by city funds and private gifts. It currently shelters about 12 children at a residence, with over a dozen helped to improve their lives. Newell says proper equipment would enable similar care for every child.
The Port Albert arrived from Manila yesterday, anchoring off the White Star dock. It carried 420 head of cattle and was equipped for cattle transport at great expense. It is uncertain if she will be dismantled or retained.
Rev. T. Plummer Revelle of the First M. P. church denounced alleged bribery in Seattle during yesterday’s sermon. He urged courts to censure responsible officials and warned that laws on Sunday openings and gambling are being violated daily, calling for decisive action and genuine leaders.
The text extols regenerated power as the key to redeeming the world from wrongs and tyranny. It contrasts self confident yet self righteous men with those awakening to a stronger collective moral force.
Bishop Earl Craneton delivered a sermon at Battery Street M E church as a special service celebrated the church being entirely free of debt. He spoke at Grace M E church in the morning and at Asbury El church in the evening.
Wm. F. Langdon was acquitted Saturday night as the jury was out only minutes. Prosecuting Attorney Fulton had the final argument, a recess followed, and Judge Griffin instructed the jurors. A wife and daughter attended, and the court rejoiced as the verdict was announced.
Pekin officials announce the punishment edict as satisfactory and schedule public executions for Chih Siu former grand secretary and Heu Chen Yu son of Heu Tung to be carried out in Pekin tomorrow. Edict also suspends exams at sites of outrages against foreigners. Footwear sale continues with 2000 pairs offered at half price for one more week at 1202 Second Avenue.
New York reports that a committee of economists concluded there is no evidence Professor Rosa’s dismissal from Stanford University in November was caused by moral character or incompetence. President Jordan's letters suggest Rosa was a careful thinker and a patient inventor, a constant irritation to the university, yet one of its best teachers.
Highwaymen robbed Mrs. Erima Johoson at Western Avenue and Vine Street Saturday evening. They seized 7. Fred Alexander known as Congo Alexander, jailed on suspicion of involvement. He was nabbed by Patrolmen Smith and Benedict.
W W A Bargent, superintendent of the Wot and Zwekle Iron Works Portland, is in Seattle. He supervised the torpedo boat Goldsboro during its trials which have seen several accidents. He stated the final trial would occur early this week after securing a new engineer, and he expected a satisfactory result.
A historical note describes a sulfurous pit near the famous fountain in Yellowstone National Park. Located about 200 feet south of the fountain, it sent a column of hot water high into the air for a lengthy period after King's discovery. The vent was about five feet in diameter and produced a roaring gush.
On the anniversary of Robert Emmet's death the Irish American club plans an event at Bike hall Colman building featuring a musical and literary program. The public is invited to attend and join in the commemorative observance.
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