17 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
1
Paterson New Jersey January 17. Argue Mento opened for the prosecution in the Bosschieter murder case claiming the girl was drugged with knock-out drops and assaulted while dying. He asked for a first degree murder verdict.
Chicago Jan 17 reports indicate a move to place the nation’s express companies under railroad financial power. J Pierpont Morgan and James Hill are cited as guiding figures in a plan to fold express services into rail operations as long term contracts mature. Concurrently, the Green River Construction Co v Seattle & San Francisco Railway Co case enters court with motions to restrain a stockholders meeting amid fraud claims. investors Guerin and Dovey arrive from the East to safeguard interests.
Stewart B Ganna of the YMCA of Washington and Oregon returns from a Pacific Grove conference where 22 colleges sent delegates. John R Mott presided as the convention aimed to induct college secretaries and expand YMCA work across Puget Sound. Hanna plans to launch branches at the University of Washington and other colleges including a Puyallup Indian School effort.
Boyd J Taliman appoints Wm Hickman Moore as temporary judge to hear the ester Torneva and Chas EB Crane matter. He then files a decree favoring the plaintiff in Gordon & Co v Kerr et al, ordering partition of Kerr's interest in lots 4 6 16 and 17 in Lock 2 Orchard Hill Seattle and related properties to satisfy costs.
Two year old Klondiker Joseph Lowe died suddenly at the Diller hotel on First avenue and University street from a lung hemorrhage. He had been under Dr. Egbert's care for a week. The body was moved to Ney and Stewart's morgue. Lowe was well known in the city.
Wesley Todd, a stone cutter, suffered a relapse of insanity last night and drove his wife from their home at 706 Tenth Avenue. He threatened to kill her, and police arrived to take Todd into custody.
Wreckage washed ashore on the west coast of Vancouver Island this morning. A boat and ship debris were located, but the ship’s identity and origin remain unknown.
The board of public works grants Northern Pacific a permit to build a pile bridge at Washington street and lay new tracks on Boal Avenue. Miss M E Chisholm leaves city clerk post to Olympia to become Speaker Albert son aide. Mr A F Ashcroft fills her City Hall role. Streets committee meets this afternoon to consider vacating property for new streets and extensions.
Galveston Texas reports the first death from smallpox in over two years as Mian Irvnie Saries dies after a three day illness. Contagion spreads with 60 to 100 cases in the city, and physicians warn the city is in deplorable sanitary condition worsened by weather.
Helena dispatch reports Clark secured a majority after the point session with 6 votes, eight ahead of the needed threshold, securing the long term senate seat. The article notes the election followed formal procedures in the Montana capital.
In Washington on January 17 the cruisers Hartford and Lancaster near Venezuela may be ordered there over asphalt contract trouble. Commanders of battleships Kearsarge and Massachusetts at Pensacola have been instructed to stay ready to change base quickly and be sent to Venezuela if needed.
Police notes report a burglary at 8 J. Smith Latona with clothing and jewelry valued at 100 dollars taken. Horace Daniels faces a hearing tomorrow in Judge Caan's court for alleged assault with a pitchfork on Harry Clark. James MacCloud pleaded guilty to petit larceny before Judge George and was fined and sentenced to days in the chain gang. Scottie, an old offend, arrested with a violin allegedly stolen from a water front secondhand dealer.
Police investigate a case after a receipt for total and 2 block 9 in Hawktwood addition is found. Chief Meredith says Marcellin reportedly burned the papers in a stove and they were later found by the man who brought them to headquarters.
John Raines colored was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Patrolman Adama for playing lead nickels into a machine at the Villard House saloon. He was convicted of vagrancy in police court this morning before Judge George and sentenced to ten days in the chain gang.
The coroner's jury in Leavenworth Nebraska finds the burning of Alexander by unknown parties. No witnesses were examined as the coroner could not locate any. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at unspecified time.
Des Moines Iowa health officers quarantine a city hotel after a suspected smallpox case. More than ten guests remain inside as two men disguised as nurses tried to slip past guards but were detected by their voices and returned.
San Francisco reports that C. J. Walden a former convict and clerk at the jute mill inside San Quentin penitentiary has been missing a month. He allegedly shipped jute bags to a confederate in the city and charged them to firma mors. receipts were pocketed. Police say operations may span years.
The new official railroad guides arrive with many changes. F. H. Madison named traveling passenger agent of the Northern Pacific with headquarters in Portland. K. Blevena, Great Northern Western passenger agent, heads to Portland for a few days. S. M. McGeffoy, longtime Beattle & International conductor, leaves tonight for Denver. F. J. Wheeler, Great Northern passenger agent at Vancouver, visits city before heading to St. Paul Chicago to see relatives.
Mark Davis of San Jose California, a prominent hardware merchant, plans to establish a hardware concern in Seattle. He was attracted by the city's rapid growth and business opportunities and is seeking a suitable location to set up operation.
In Olympia this morning both the senate and house held brief sessions. The house later considers four governor vetoes, including one related to section 18 of the educational code affecting school book decisions in Beattie and Tacoma. Also discussed is the Whatcom Normal School appropriation and committee appointments by Lt. Gov. Merride.
The Senate welcomed Senator Quay back with carloads of supporters and a floral arch reading Verdict of the people. President pro tem Frye administered the oath as Quay declared the return a victory for Pennsylvania’s regular Republican organization. The body resumed debate on the army bill amid opposition to its constitutionality.
A suspicious man named Marcelin was arrested on Washington Street last night by Detective Brown and Patrolmen Hubbard and Freeman. This morning a man who had met Marcelin several times left a package of papers with Chief Meredith claiming they concerned Marcelin.
An automobile on Market Street near Mason Street veered out of control and crashed into a telegraph pole. Driver, son of D A Ward, escaped with minor bruises and was taken home. The car was badly damaged with wheels demolished and body damaged after narrowly passing a cable car and wagons.
Reports from prospectors describe extensive forests of spruce pine and hardwoods Cedar and maple along the route to the southwest of Hamloon Bay with beds of pottery clay iron ore copper gypsum and other minerals Also millions of acres of potential farming land The Ontario government has contracted to settle hundreds of families over 10 years An immigration office is in England and the first party may sail next spring Paper mills in Baute Ste are expected to use pulp from this region.
A wild engine broke away from the Rock Island round house on the Rock Island road this morning and struck a Wabash passenger train near Council Bluffs. A porter was killed, and a woman and two children were injured.
West Street activity appeared steady with no notable price changes. Warm weather aided fruit sales with oranges performing well while other items moved slowly. hot house lettuce sold quickly as arrival. Potatoes arrived in strength. cranberries from New Jersey reached the market in original packaging.
Samuel Cohn was released by Judge Conn after being charged with possessing game killed out of season and resisting an officer. He was fined ten dollars. Conn appealed the case.
Charles Mather, arrested in Seattle last October by Chief Mere dith and Detective Wappenstein on larceny by embezzlement, was convicted in New York City and sentenced to prison.
Ferguson, a cook by trade, was caught in the act burglarizing Beattie Produce Co. on the waterfront early this morning. Patrolman Holland and Merchants' Patrolman John Freeman arrested him. Ferguson admitted his guilt. He is a year of age.
Fire broke out shortly before 6 yesterday afternoon in a frame residence owned by Police Matron Taylor near Yesterway. The blaze caused about $200 in damage before firefighters saved the structure from total destruction.
Judge C H Hanford issued writs of habeas corpus for Chin Coon and Chin Cu Ling, two Chinese boys held at Port Townsend for being illegally in the United States. The petitions claim the boys were born in Seattle and went to China for education, asking admission. The ruling signals a rigid review, with past similar cases ending in admission.
Mrs. Henrietta Howell wife of a custome appraiser from New York was found wandering in San Francisco in a mentally collapsed state. She carried about $3,000 in diamonds and jewelry prompting officials to seek guardianship and arrange care at a sanitarium before sending her home to Chicago. Secretary Lyman Gage was notified and will inform her husband. Her recent mining losses are blamed for her condition.
Professor David Spencer, associate professor of history at Stanford University, tendered his resignation late last night amid faculty changes. The resignation was immediately accepted and Prof. Clyde A. Duniway is now at the head of the history department.
A French steamer reports the Kaiser I. sinking near Unicorn Island, Mauritius. Twenty five lives are reported drowned in the incident.
Syracuse N Y January 17 Colonel Alonzo Caldwell aged 77 founder of the Foresters is dead.
The Algoma Central railroad linking Sault Ste. Marie with Hudson Bay advances at about half a mile daily. Built largely with U S capital and with government concessions, roughly 70 miles of track are completed. Canadian explorers earlier opened the region southeast of the foot of Lake Superior.
A posted notice at the clearing house lists account balances and clearances with figures such as 62,718.97 and 61,006.8 in a terse financial update. The text shows garbled sections but highlights ongoing balance reporting.
The 19-year-old Hurley B. Kellogg who died in Manila on March 21, 1909, will be received in this city tonight by Undertakers Honney and Stewart. He is the son of M. V. Kellogg.
The House passed the rivers and harbors bill without material division after a late effort by Mr. Cushman to add a 100000 appropriation for the Lake Washington to Sound canal project failed. In the Senate, army bill consideration resumed and a West Point discipline debate drew strong condemnations from several senators.
Yokohama reports describe a cordial reception for Admiral Ricardslee, linked to the Perry voyage. Japanese women gain new roles, forming Western style kindergartens and training schools across the country, with graduates starting successful schools and silkworm production becoming a key feature.
James Barnes a prominent Wisconsin pioneer died overnight of pneumonia at his son’s home 19 Harrison street. He was 70 and leaves five children James Barnes Jr Mrs J H Darlington W H Barnes Mrs J B Parkinson of Fonda Iowa Miss M L Barnes and Mrs EF Marsh. Funeral services will be held at his late residence tomorrow afternoon.
The Seattle built battleship may be named after Pennsylvania Georgia and New Jersey. Robert Moran favors New Jersey honoring his former state. Westerners push for a Pacific coast state. Washington lawmakers seek a name tied to the state of construction.
Starwold died last night at his residence on First Avenue South near Railroad Avenue. He leaves a brother in law Geo Miller who resides in San Francisco. He was 46 years old. The body is at Butterworths.
Fotter Palmer, the millionaire hotelkeeper, was fined and costs this morning for selling drinks on Sunday in violation of state law. The case was brought by Frank Halil whose cabon was closed during the recent reform wave. The ruling implies closures of all salons hotels bars and reform on Sundays and after midnight.
Mrs Will D Jenkins wife of the retiring secretary of state reports discovery of large quantities of valuable land in Colusa county California. A syndicate offers 990 dollars per acre in cash plus a ten percent royalty but she has not accepted the proposal.
In Cincinnati on January 17 the loud campaign against the Jeffries Kublin bout winds down while opponents stay active. Betting odds run 2 to 1 that the contest will not be staged.
Willie Comet, reported missing Tuesday night, was located today. He had been visiting a playmate.
In London a rumor circulated that naval reserves were mobilized for service in South Trica. In Columbus the state board refused to pardon Express Robber Ross lyn Ferrell, who faces electrocution March 1. In Rochester an assassination occurred at 1 AM near a home. In Sacramento a joint legislative resolution seeks congressional investigation of Judge Noyes of Alaska and Nome mine receiver Alexander McKengaie.
Jim Shotwell died at 10 this morning and his followers prepared to avenge him. The city is in terror as Judge Morrow telegraphed Governor Beckham for troops. Dark brings fears of further arson and bloodshed tonight.
John Lindquist age 79 died last night at Interbay from senile decay. He had lived in the county for 15 years and was a well known resident. The body is at Butterworths'.
Shanghai reports describe allied forces in Pekin winter quarters with rebuilt and renovated housing. German concessions show wood and mud plastered structures, with large stores and plentiful supplies including flour hay grain and fuel. Boxers reportedly advancing toward Paoting Fu. Chinese Christians killed near Chicheo. British expedition moves toward Fenatal as Russians still operate the railway.
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