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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1901

Page

2

Bearing False Witness Against Missionaries in China

A Pekin writer accuses European and American missionaries in China of vandalism and theft, claiming they urged military expeditions to loot. The Associated Press and several papers report the allegations, but critics deny the charges as unfounded and insulting to dedicated missionaries.

Willard Pekin London Deily Mall China Associated Press Tacoma Ledger Deine the Star

No Manhood in China, Says Empress and Motherless Nation

A polemical critique cites 14 Hung Chang claiming no new women in China and condemns the empress dowager. The piece argues that civilization rests on mothers and laments a nation where women are deprived of education and influence, producing a degraded male class and lacking true manhood.

China Hung Chang Euch Egypt Greece Russia Italy Eveland Gaves Golls Wall

Snakes on Orcas Island and Aguinaldo’s Death Rumor

A double headed snake is described as exhibited at the New England hotel on Orcas island with two mouths and a needle tail. The Star delayed reporting until university professors guaranteed its truth. Also in the issue Aguinaldo is reported dead again and repeatedly returning to trouble in the Philippines.

Alaska Orcas Island New England Star Graves Kincaid Aguinaldo Pbb Ng Ogways

Robbery at Hoagland Store in Van Wert

Desperate battle erupted when robbers entered the Hoagland store in Van Wert. Clerk C. Hoagland secured $549 in cash and papers before the suspects fled. Details on suspects and motive not disclosed.

Hoagland van Wert

Girl of 17 Committed to Reform School In Chehalis Case

Martha Scheneke, 17, was committed to the reform school at Chehalis after a petition by Irene Byers matron of Dr De Soto's hospital. The girl, once under Dr De Bote, had not reformed, her father earlier jailed at Walla Walla for eight years. Dr De Boto declares the girl beyond medical aid and seeks damages totaling 4 400 from the hospital trust. Also noted: two men, John Wilson and Marty Kelly, convicted of trelery, and a Beattie Traction Co case dismissed with judgment for the company.

Martha Scheneke Reform Echon Chehalis Mise Irene Byers de Boto Jacob Wm. H. Christie Beattie Traction Co Madison Street Broadway

Suspect Breaks From Officer and Fires at Fugitive

Officer Ryan pursues larceny suspect Henry Madden known as Hilly Madden. Madden escapes custody on Washington Street, shoots at officers near a saloon, drawing a response from patrolmen and headquarters, then vanishes.

Madden Ryan Washington Street MPR Fa Sceme

Frank James declined as Missouri House doorkeeper

Frank James, brother of the outlaw Jesse James, failed to win the post of doorkeeper for the Missouri house of representatives in Jefferson City. He had lived in St Louis with an upright life and earned a living as a theater ticket taker, but officials believed the state's reputation would suffer from the appointment of a reformed bandit.

Jefferson City Frank James Jesee James Missouri House of Representatives St. Louis Congreeeman Elect Butler

War ends between coffee and sugar trusts in 1913

The war between the Arbuckies and Havemeyers ends after negotiations in New York. The agreement keeps Arbuckle in coffee and Havemeyer in sugar, with Havemeyers acquiring the large sugar refinery and coffee prices expected to rise to cover war costs.

Chicago Coffee Arbuckies New York Havemeyers Coffee Trust Havemeyer's Aochel Woolson Artedee Sugar Trust

Court actions include burglary trial and divorce plea

In Judge Hensons court this morning a jury heard the State against Joan Wilson and Harry Kelly for burglary. Roseta Huson seeks divorce from Archibald Huson claiming inhuman conduct. They wed in Pendleton Oregon on July 17 1597. W R Morgan receiver for La Port Trading Co. asks receivers certificates totaling 2900 to fulfill contracts and sustain business. Yesterday a jury ruled in favor of Seattle Safe Deposit Trust Co. in Robert Wright v Seattle Safe Deposit & Trust Co. Wright acting as receiver of the insolvent.

Joan Wilson Harry Kelly Hensons Roseta Huson Archibald Huson Pendleton, Or W. R. Morgan la Port Trading Co Seattle Caompany Namnes la Port Trading Pany Robert Wright Seattle Safe Deposit & Trust Co Wright

What Did Tom Do in Turkish Third Avenue

Amusement brief from Seattle shows theater listing Harry Carson Clarke starring in What Did Tom, with Varie and theatre on Turkish Third Avenue providing entertainment details.

Seattle Harry Carson Clarke Tom Oran Tomkins

Steamer Topeka floated for Juneau tow to follow high tide

Steamer Topeka was to be floated at high tide and towed to Juneau. Steamer Di bumped an ice berg near Juneau causing stem damage and slight leakage. She will head to Sitka for repairs before returning to Gettyie. Miners rush to the Porree area to start assessment work by the stated deadline.

Topeka Juneau Dec Sitka Toad Geattie Porreeine

French Warship Menhtr In Collision Near Brest

Brest reports a marine collision last night involving the French warship Menhtr. The Fieurus sank but the crew was saved.

Brest Menhtr

Joint committee to study conditions in the Philippines

The War Department considers a proposal for a joint Senate and House committee to travel to the Philippines after the session ends to study current conditions. Secretary Root may accompany the delegation.

Washington, D. C War Department Senate House Philippines Root

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