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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
1
At 6 in the morning a large magazine at Mare Island Navy Yard exploded causing total destruction of the building andProperty loss estimated at about four million dollars.
A mob attempted to storm a Pennsylvania jail to lynch Ren, accused in the four year old girl's case, but authorities prevented the assault and Ren was secured. The incident followed reports that a man had been brought from Pittsburgh for protection.
New York June 6 Dr Kirk Stanley held on suspicion in the death of Father Phillips a noted Pennsylvania coal region priest was dismissed from custody this morning after an autopsy showed natural causes.
Nampa reports a strong oil discovery at Barnard well near Newell land. Early signs show a steady flow at shallow depth and optimism grows that a gusher will follow once drilling continues deeper. Local excitement spreads as crews assess promising indications.
Maud Taylor and Louis HUl son of James J. Hill the Northwest railroad magnate were wed in New York. Archbishop Ireland officiated the ceremony in a high profile metropolitan wedding.
In Kentucky at the Trappist monastery the wife of Governor Beckham visited. Monks, bound by the order to prohibit admittance of women, allowed only the governor’s wife and close friends to observe briefly. A bow was given as the abbey kept to its rules on official matters.
Washington state officials announced Henry was appointed state geologist. He will lead the Geological Survey with Beistants assisting in field work at Pullman under the State Agriculturist.
Captain J arrives from Skagway with passengers aboard the Dolphin. The vessel docked at Schwa and carried nine coastwise cargo and the body of a man killed at work on March 19, 1899.
In a June report Nan M4 daughter of editor Plume Standard was killed after being struck by a collapsing lumber pile. Earlier on November 12 a separate play was fatally injured in an unrelated incident.
In late June fires devastated Damraith Austria and the Hungarian villages Kenezice and Tiszada. The blazes caused significant loss of life and extensive property damage across the three communities. Authorities have begun preliminary investigations into the causes and firefighting efforts.
Seattle and Vicinity forecast calls for showers tonight and Thursday with fresh to brisk south winds. Temperatures remain mild as wet conditions move through the area. Local residents should plan for slick roads and scattered showers.
The trial of Alexander Simpson for first degree murder in the March 29 Kent killing resumed in Judge Griffin's court. Dr. Owen Taylor testified about the autopsy on William Roses, showing eight bullets in the body, one piercing the right lung and another severing a large artery causing instant death.
In Ont June 56 a dramatic escape from custody led to a shootout as three prisoners Frederick Rice Frank Jones and an unnamed man attempted to flee in a cab. Jones shot Policeman Boyd and was shot by Policeman Stewart before they leaped from the vehicle and caused a streetcar to derail.
The Derby in England was won by Volodyoveki owned by William C. Whitney and ridden by Lester Reif. The favorite at 5 to 2, the victory drew great enthusiasm with many prominent Americans in attendance. Jockey Rell received an ovation as the stake valued at about $29,000 was largely awarded to the winner.
In Rome on June 6, Pope Leo XIII fainted this morning as heat wave intensity caused weakness. Physicians say the episode is temporary and do not expect lasting effects.
The body of Jessie Bimmona who died from an accident in Paulsbo Wa arrived at Honney Stewart's morgue. The deceased will be embalmed and shipped to Muddy Station Oregon for interment.
Reports say the Carnegie Accommodation train collided with a tank car of oil on the Panhandle road, igniting a large fire that destroyed the entire passenger train. One telegraph operator suffered a light burn while no fatalities are reported.
June 6 Pekin dispatch reports a great fire breaking out in the Forbidden City areas. American and Japanese troops prevent access to the affected quarters, enforcing restraint and safety measures.
Honolulu May 29 The legislature bribery investigation grows as attorneys Hartwell Kinney and Dallou, jailed for contempt by Judge Humphreys, are pardoned by acting Governor Cooper before serving the sentence, altering the courtroom fallout.
The study focused on diagrams of the scene with engineer J L McPherson presenting a map and Hamilton testifying on the body location. The state aims to complete testimony by tomorrow night while Alexander Simpson sits with his family expressing nervousness and confidence in acquittal.
City Superintendent of Schools F J Barnard received a gold Swiss movement watch from more than 200 teachers of the Seattle public schools. The presentation occurred at his home with committee members B W Johnson Elizabeth Howarth Edith Farken Ann M Kraze and Mabel Fisker listed.
Will Arnold aged 30, noted for heavy drinking, chased his child to a bedroom and killed her, then fatally shot his wife and wounded his 70 year old mother. His sister and neighbor Sam Depp were wounded as Arnold fired buckshot. Citizens overpowered him and held him for authorities in Gladwyn, 11 miles away.
Oriental advices by the steamship Arrive report 130 deaths from plague at Hongkong. Natives are dying at the rate of 100 daily at Canton.
Five hundred Chinese laundry workers strike in Honolulu demanding higher wages amid labor unrest.
Steamer State of California will sail tonight for Nome with 450 passengers and full cargo. Captain Patterson, veteran pilot of the Columbia River, will join Tellier as customs officer. Prominent travelers include J A John son cer trader of Dawson and J Hampton banker of Skagway bound for Nome to inspect properties. The State of California lies at Ocean dock and is scheduled to depart at 9 o'clock.
The steamship Farallon under Captain Gus Nord arrives from Skagway this forenoon and ties up at Schwa bacher dock. Passengers listed include P. Nelson, Geo. McDaniel, H. B. Kendrick, Jno Poe Stevens, and J. C. Johnson among others.
K. J. Stamm was arrested in San Francisco for robbing a Wells Fargo safe at Clairville Plumas county on May 2. Stamm, a logger from Truckee, left with a buggy the day before the crime and was traced to Quincy where he married a young girl. He arrived in the city with his wife on Sunday. the girl is prostrated with grief.
Graduation exercises for 64 seniors at the Grand Opera House on June 15 at 2 20 pm will omit the valedictory. Principal Twitmyer will open the program, with President Bryan of the State Agricultural College delivering the speech and diplomas awarded by a board member. The program features student speakers on topics from transport to economic issues, backed by the high school orchestra.
In Boston at 1 pm the plaintiff seeking 150000 damages against Mrs Mary Baker Eddy faced a defense motion to dismiss. The case centered on disputed letters between Mrs Josephine Woodbury and Mrs Moldy and the charge of malicious animal magnetism within the Christian Science church. A verdict for the defendant was returned around 9:20 pm and an appeal to the supreme court was announced by Lawyer Peabody.
Pensacola report states Lt. John L. Caffery United States Marine Corps died after a cord in his neck from diving into a pond caused by the impact. He was the son of former Louisiana Senator Donald Caffery.
Whitaker a Showell Oklahoma resident writes to the postmaster Stewart asking for information about Beattie and nearby areas. He notes several Howell residents considering migration to the state and mentions concerns in the Beattie area.
Cyclone Milwaukee reports misspelled place Prentice Wisconsin was partially destroyed by a cyclone last night. It is believed no lives were lost, though reports from the area are meager. The South Portland was advertised to sail from Seattle for Nome today. The Bt. Paul will leave Saturday.
A union delegation met the executive committee amid a morning session and a 2 p.m. gathering. The machinists appear unwilling to arbitrate and await a signed agreement from manufacturers. The Moulders' union seeks to open a shop where three proprietors operate, objecting to supplying patterns. the firm employs no moulders.
A Siberian report describes two thousand Russian peasants attacking the Tartars at Irbetsk on the Yenisei river. Men women and children were killed beaten drowned or hanged as revenge for earlier horse-killings. The village was razed and 199 attackers were arrested as troops restored order.
Jas Dillon of Roscommon Ireland dies at his residence 119 First Avenue North leaving a widow and five children Mrs A M Smith John Edward Thomas and Mary Dillon. Funeral will be from the Church of the Sacred Heart Friday at 10 AM. Also listed are building permits for F M Hooper 4331 Latona for 600 J C Redwood Calligar Coryell addition 1800 Alcatraz Paving Co 61 65 Hay Street frame 800 Mrs Mason 634 Twenty third Avenue addition 600 T J Thurston for a tip esery dwelling 6232 East Green Lake cost not shown George F Stone repair and addition 20 Fourteenth Avenue North 800.
Report notes vessels face heavy seas but officials express no apprehension for safety.
The U S grand jury met at 2 PM to hear cases including smuggling, counterfeit, liquor sales to Indians, forging certificates, and the murder of Judge David Te Wee on the Tulalip Indian reservation. Also listed were charges against Wilson and others with various offenses. Two steamers Dolphin and Farallon of Alaska Steamship Co arrived from Skagway, and the Hyades from San Francisco brought passengers and cargo.
The city council's Lexow Committee meets at city hall with John Considine promising to testify against Chief Meredith. Witnesses include Gardiner, an ex convict linked to opium smuggling, and reporters MacDowell and Yandell, with Blaine possibly presenting. If no new evidence emerges, the corruption inquiry may end this week.
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