31 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
1
The piece explains groundhog lore around shadow sightings and predicts seasonal weather. It describes the animal's digging habits, a pouch used as a wheelbarrow, nocturnal raids on fruit trees, and notes on its diet and fighting tendencies. Weather prophet G N Sallebury weighs whether the shadow will appear.
In Portland Oregon two young men Dalton alias Willam Strickland and Jack Wade alias Joseph Ewing were hanged for the murder of James B. Morrow. Wade and Dalton were linked to a hold-up and the case involved alibis, confessions, and a contested motive.
Seattle officials debate sites for a proposed municipal power plant. Cedar Falls location favored over Lake Union and Maple Valley options as council discusses cost, debt limits, and future city lighting needs. Plant output planned at 2,500 horsepower with questions on whether to sell electricity or merely light streets.
Keen interest surrounds the boxing bout in San Francisco between George Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts and Jack Root of Chicago. The middleweight championship of America is at stake though both will meet above 158 pounds, leaving the winner with a clouded title.
The gunboat Concord, recently returned from Panama, was put out of commission today at Mare Island. Available officers and men have been transferred to the Wheeling, which was put in commission today.
A boy named Gien Carrington was severely hurt in Columbia City Washington on Tuesday evening after colliding with a telegraph pole while coasting down a hill. He was treated at a local hospital with injuries described as serious.
In Springfield a 12 year old girl Lola Turner admits to lacing her foster family's coffee with poison from a bottle of rough on rate. Foster father Mia George Turner dies. three others are seriously ill but may survive after quick medical aid. The confession shows a cold blooded motive tied to family quarrels.
Reports from Victoria and Seattle claim the British sloop Condor and the steamship Matteawan collided and sank but local seafaring men doubt the account. Matteawan sighted near Umatilla reef. Condor unseen by the lightship, practice suggests gun lashings on Condor broke free and the ship capsized as it rolled.
Ex-Senator Watson Squire intends to appear voluntarily in the case against the first term bondmen of Ex-County Treasurer Whittlesey and seeks to have his property attachment discharged. His attorney, L. T. Turner, notified Prosecuting Attorney Fulton this morning. Squire, residing previously in King County, has ample assets to cover any judgment and has lived in the West for years, preventing personal service. He had previously resisted entering an appearance until compelled.
Police report 812 arrests in January by noon and police court fines totaling $4837.60. The figures reflect early results of the month and provide a snapshot of enforcement activity.
The December grand jury resumed the alderman bribery probe in St. Louis revealing several leading citizens, including two with bench warrants, have fled. The case involves major financial and political figures and is described as potentially the most sensational investigation the city has seen.
The Beattie city treasurer's office released a detailed financial statement directed by Capt. Matt Gormley. It compares 1900 and 1901 receipts from taxes water rates licenses fines miscellaneous trust funds and direct deposits, noting a total rise from 1 112 002.15 to 1 474 479.98 and a year end balance of 951 223.92 with bank and vault checks and daily reconciliations.
Coroner Hoye reports thirteen January deaths with one unidentified headless man likely a suicide by novel dyne. There was one legal hanging, W. A. Seaton, and no murders recorded.
The British cabinet sat at noon as Dutch peace terms for the Hoer war are considered. Public interest runs high with hopeful talk that mediation may lead to peace, though officials have not released the terms or details. Strong sentiment favors a more liberal stance than months ago.
University students engage in quail trapping on campus as a pastime. Game Warden Kelly visited the campus and appointed Gardiner Patterson deputy warden to curb the activity. President Graves warned that continued trapping would lead to prosecution.
Grain shipments from Portland for the month ending today break records with 25 cargoes cleared and total near 2,600,000 bushels. Shipments have gone to most European nations and to major Far East ports.
Mrs George Westinghouse returns to Washington after a year away and will open her house with a grand ball this evening. Preparations are on a scale of magnificence matching a past $10,000 reception she gave for the American Society of Civil Engineers visiting Washington.
Fred Roberts alias Ping was charged with burglary in police court. Roberta brought from Tacoma on suspicion of breaking into H. R. McGuire's residence in North Seattle while keeping him at gunpoint. McGuire identified him. Roberts linked to prior crimes in Beattie.
Report from Victoria British Columbia says a boat found off Alhouset came from the Condor built at Sheerness in 88 with length X LV. Navy officers caution one service boat is usually carried and a second boat loss isn’t proof of Condor’s loss. They dismiss Marine liaison with Matteawan.
John Fisher, a miner, reported to police he was robbed of 40 by a friend. Detective Bam Corbett took the case. Fisher, intoxicated, identified Charles Bk Amba, a logger, as the thief. A $10 Canadian bill linked to Fisher was found on Amba. Amba claims Fisher gave it to him. Another man remains at large. Fisher and Amba held until Fisher sobers to recount. Fisher carried $60 on arrest.
George Green of San Francisco was knocked out by Tommy Ryan in the seventh round of a ten round bout in Kansas City. Ryan claims the middleweight world championship after the stoppage.
Lum You, a Chinese man, was executed at daybreak after a night of pacing and farewells. Only ten of 466 invitationes attended as he walked to the scaffold for the killing of an assailant named Bicorm.
Judge Tulley named Elmer Washburn as receiver and upheld Samuel Stevenson’s petition in the Zion Lace receivership. Dowie must transfer stock valued at 109000 to Stevenson's estate and repay 56000 money allegedly obtained via undue influence. Dowie’s public stance aroused sharp court anger and strong language in the corridors.
Governor Me announces J. W. Arrasmith of Whitman county will be offered the state grain inspector job to replace G. W. Wright. Arrasmith, secretary of the Republican state central committee and former speaker in 1893, is favored for his competence and wide farmer support. Major J. H. Pellitier moves to Tacoma with his family after five years in Olympia.
City hall reports registration moving slowly as workers push to register voters. By late afternoon a total of 8925 voters had registered, as efforts aim to prevent a crush on the final day.
Green Lake tent drew a large attendance despite a Wednesday snowstorm. Three applications were received and two new members joined via the goat. Sir Knight Murray was elected second master of guards and installed by George Gau. The gathering featured remarks by Sir Knight Thornburg and Dr. Sturdman and piano selections by Sir Knight Barger. Green Lake tent invites nearby tents to join future meetings.
Howard Dwyer and Thomas Cunningham, arrested at Kent for robbery and assault of a Japanese person at Christopher, were charged by Justice Cann and held on $3,000 bonds. They are slated for a Monday hearing in Seattle.
Tonight and Saturday expect occasional rain with fresh to brisk southerly winds across Seattle and surrounding areas as a low pressure system moves through the region. Temperatures remain mild with cool nights and breezy afternoons.
NEW BANK ELLENSBURG, Jan 31 On Monday the new Washington State bank will open in this city. It has a capital of 26000. Jacob Furth of Seattle is the president.
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