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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
3
January 23 fire leaves only the wall of the Grand Opera house standing in Cincinnati. The E H Southern company performance Hamlets halted as smoke filled the house but all in attendance escaped safely. Southern’s loss is 54.66 and the building with no insurance is valued at 200000 with nearby store damages estimated between 250000 and 7000 due largely to water.
Minneapolis reports both morning and evening papers deny that Judge Arthur H. Noyes of the District of Alaska has resigned due to his wife’s ill health. Observers note the rumor likely arose from a remark that he would not stay if conditions worsened, but acquaintances say resignation would be unwise now because of income concerns before spring navigation.
In Hartsville Tennessee on January 22 a minister named Denecy and his son were killed and mortally wounded during a capture attempt of three robbers who hit Burnley & Hall store and post office in Trousdale county. A citizen posse tracked them to a cabin in Flipper county where two robbers were captured wounded and the third was killed.
The First Methodist church completes organ repairs and enlargements and hosts a free concert at 8 PM featuring Sunday school orchestra, soloists, and a guest baritone from New York City. Miss Bradley and Mrs Meld join in selections with overtures from Der Freischutz. The event invites all residents.
Report from Juneau says two dead bodies were found on Shelter Island's south shore. Some believe they may be remains washed from the ill fated Clara Nevada. Skagway endures deep freeze with water shortages and a January 14 record of 14 below zero. About 159 prospectors rush to Porcupine district. Dyea isolated Jan 1–16. John Brown, Skagway’s first utility man, returns from Porcupine richer by several hundred dollars.
Workers haul timber at five dollars a day around Skagway as White Pass & Yukon officials, auditors, and telephone company reps head to Daw son. Yukon council probes transport rates aiming to press Ottawa for lower outside rates. Ketchikan hosts a weekly Mining Journal edited by Gee Riggins & Co. Hoffman receives eight months at Sitka for wife assault. Cannery expansion planned near Ketchikan with new plants at Union Bay and Cholmondeley Sound. Juneau residents discuss beach cradle for wrecked vessels.
The Grand Army of the Republic congress chose Cleveland for its next annual encampment over Denver, risking transport disputes and potential fare hikes. Western Passenger Association loses jurisdiction, and Cleveland merchants guarantee a one fare round trip, risking veterans paying up to one and one third rates. Readers are urged to place wants in the Star.
Berlin Jan 28 The condition of the Dowager Empress Frederick causes wide anxiety as grief over her mother’s death compounds her heart disease leading to fears for her life.
Chicago caterers report a surge of theft among affluent women dining at fine restaurants and cafes. They describe a recent craze for pilfering pieces of silverware, noting the involvement of women in high society.
Louisville January 23 Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher agreed to a February 20 round bout before the Louisville Athletic Club. The match will be a 20 round content with catch weights set for the event.
The monthly internal revenue statement shows December 1909 total receipts amounting to 8 235 212 543. The report lists overall gains across categories and highlights the year’s tax intake in the capital district.
Tacoma supports Seature’s apartment project with city backing. Everett Chamber forms steering committee to advance Everett’s capital claim at Olympia. Tacoma reports two hundred men involved in the effort.
The report covers a series of local items: North Yakima postmaster L Sperry near death in Spokane, M Hall resigning as Yakima County surveyor with H F Marble named as successor, public mourning in Tacoma for the queen, McCulloch MI Co incorporation filed in Chehalis County with offices in Machina, and a Tacoma assault case settled when Frank Alling pays $100 to Dankey’s attorney after Dankey accused of beating him in a Rockford hotel.
Carrie Flanders wife of Frank Flanders of Ottumwa Iowa lies in an asylum for the insane after attending hypnotic meetings. She believed she was under a spell and feared release from it. Relatives have filed a petition in the superior court seeking her release.
Hefferan Engine Works received the contract to repair the Lynn canal steamer City of Seattle. Contractors say the work can be satisfactorily completed while the vessel remains at her dock.
The death of the queen is expected to delay action in the Senate on the Nicaragua canal bill, according to DELAY WARRINGTON PD C Jan M.
Fort Madison Iowa January 28 An arrest warrant charges George Wolf of West Point with attempting to extort money. He allegedly wrote letters threatening to burn bankers property unless President Krickenbaum of the West Point bank deposited 1000 dollars in a suburban lonely spot.
Olympia report says Yakima county Sheep Growers seek a legislative cut to a bounty on panthers cougars mountain lions wild cats wolves and coyotes. Attorney Brively drafted the measure at the association’s request and would be offered in the senate by Mr Haker and in the house by Mr Kiech.
Northport hosts a string of guests including Capt. D Jorgensen of Paulabo and Lieut. B L Rains A A and wife at the Me Attle. Others such as W A Sepp from Anavorten and mining man T B Skaggs of Miverett register at the Beattie and Brevena hotels as a busy travel season continues.
Advertises a range of toilet soaps with special prices on Castile, Kirk's Weed Violet, Hower & Gallet's Violet Lettuce Heliotrope Bandaiwood, and Pears perfumed soaps. Claims ongoing all day and night service.
Jan. 24 report says millionaire Clay Pierce paid artist Anders Zorn 1200 to settle a suit over portraits of Pierce’s deceased wife and daughter. Garnishment proceedings ended as Pierce sought to avoid keeping the portraits, which he planned to burn to erase memories. The article notes John T. Morrison of Boise, Idaho, a Republican Senate candidate, was a guest at the Butler.
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