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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
1
A burglary occurred at J G Barnes near Cor, with entry through the kitchen door. The thieves secured little money but took two tall clocks, a pearl pen, a valise, trinkets, and several commutation tickets. investigators are pursuing the case.
The U S Supreme Court mandate affirming the state supreme court ruling in Charles Nordstrom's habeas corpus petition has reached the prosecuting attorney. Remittal is expected soon and a date for execution will be requested after due notice. The case will address implications of recent legislative omissions on execution procedures.
In a bold move the firm targets 80 million to advance the Boston route project in the face of firm resistance from local teams. The plan centers on the HBoston and Santana corridor with potential implications for transit funding and regional growth.
Inquiries reach the harbor office for information on the whereabouts of the steamer St. Office of the Trans Co. agents report no alarm as the vessel battles northwest gales and wind impedes its progress. The steamer is advertised to sail from Bat Nome.
A portion of a Michigan city was wiped out this morning by a fire. Firefighters battled a heavy blaze that devastated structures and left the area heavily damaged.
Reports from Pines on June 6 indicate disorder amid unclarified trouble. Authorities have not yet learned the exact nature of the disturbance.
Jan 6 report notes General Chaffee arriving ashore and holding talks with General MacArthur to assess the military situation. Officials say Chaffee will succeed when civil government is inaugurated.
The June 6 blaze destroyed the entire business portion of the town, causing total property loss of 70 dollars and resulting in the loss of two lives.
June 6 report on the noted insurance case against Dr Uncer Brown and Frank Smiley, with addresses to be begun. The stern wailing of the steamer Charles advertised for a date has been postponed until another time.
A party of Pretoria fugitives north of the river in the Transvaal captured 7,000 cattle and wagons. The Moors suffered 17 killed and several wounded. The British losses were two killed and nine wounded.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall departed Sydney at noon bound for Auckland, sailing on a royal voyage announced in Australia.
In a letter to the department of justice a Fort Leavenworth inmate reports severe burns from work duties and describes a sighting of Oberlin M. Carter involved in a large theft. Officials will review whether Carter received undue consideration.
In St Louis on June 6 Mrs Ella Burch died after taking carbolic acid in her home. The act fulfilled a pact made years earlier with Nellie Baker to end their lives when the future looked dark. Burch, once married to August Seidel of a wealthy family, had separated from him after he drank. The pact and the ensuing deaths followed prior marital and personal turmoil.
Next Sunday the steamer Cottage City will sail for Sitka and ports en route via Victoria Ketchikan Wrangel Juneau Skagway and Dyea. It carries the first excursion of the season for Muir Glacier. Master Peter Bauman reports the vessel ready and Shipping Commissioner Dow paid off the crew after departure from San Francisco October 2 190. The voyage has touched several South American principals and Hawaii.
About forty Columbus High students were arrested for rioting after commencement. Superintendent J A Carnagy was not re elected by the board and faced jeering when he tried to address the event. Carnagy later gave diplomas at the alumni reception while May and Stob faced hostility from students.
Robert Burnett a Savannah civil engineer and defense witness for Captain Oberlin Carter who is jailed at Leavenworth for defrauding the government died by his own hand at Green's hotel after a period of silence about Carter. His death follows Carter’s imprisonment and the ongoing fraud case.
In San Geronimo a 10 year old Mexican boy named Mariano Quintano shot and killed his younger sister after claiming her failure to prepare dinner on the Instant. The incident occurred in Santa Fe New Mexico on June 6.
A Beyer commando squad of 400 was surprised and defeated near Warmbad by 240 Mintie under Col. Wilson. The Boers suffered 37 killed and 100 taken prisoner, while the Pituah lost 8 killed and 15 wounded. All Boer supplies including 8000 cattle were captured.
Advertised sailings today include the City of Topeka bound for Shae way and Dyea leaving the ocean dock at ____ p.m. Botphia for eacewer calls at intermediary ports, departing Behwabacher dock at ____ p.m.
Maj George Arthur assistant paymaster on duty and son of P M Arthur chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers died suddenly at the Weddell house in Cleveland. He walked into the hotel at 2 o clock and fell asleep. later blood gushed from his mouth. Physicians suspected poisoning but found no sign of foul play. Arthur had just returned from two years in the Philippines with the U S Army.
A $290 foot mirror from the Lick Observatory was broken into pieces in John Brashear’s workshop while being ground. It will take about ten weeks to grind a replacement. The mirror was intended for the Lick’s Southern expedition.
In Vienna on Corpus Christi Thursday a Roman Catholic celebration was solemnised. A procession one mile long included Emperor Joseph, 12 archdukes and the archbishop of Vienna. It moved through the city to street corner altars as crowds lined the routes. All traffic was swept from the streets.
James Macey Sr a --notes: tempor at least insane from overwork-- killed wife and 15 year old daughter by striking them on the temples with a heavy clock weight. He then used the toe to trigger a shotgun in his mouth. the blast tore through his head. The crime caused intense regional shock near Macon.
Alexander Si testified this morning as direct examination closed at 11. Simpson gave a poor cross examination revealing incriminating details about his enmity with Rosa dating to a Kent residence and a 1892 road contract dispute. He admitted planning to shoot Ross and indicated a conspiracy against him with family members treated for insanity. The defense plans a strong insanity case with multiple witnesses, likely delaying verdict into tomorrow.
The South Seattle school district board met at Booth Park. Johnel Kelly chaired as principal Prof. Daley and teachers Annie McIntosh, Winifred Wheeler, Annie Wintere, and Herthy Sherman were elected for the ensuing year.
The steamer State of California left harbor after a delay, carrying 450 passengers and a large cargo for Nome under Capt. Lloyd. Separately, steam collier Mackinaw, Capt. Littlefield, cleared bunkers for San Francisco with few passengers aboard. Transport Warren, Capt. Stanter, planned to sail for Nome Saturday at 2 p.m. The White Star dock saw the Elihu Thomesees prepped for Nome with supplies, lumber, stock, and passengers, under Capt. Carbe and officers.
The Puget Sound Lumber Mill Employes union expresses sympathy to their Machinists' union brothers in their push for an hour work day and pledges full support within their capacity.
Friends report Mrs Ruhlen wife of Major Muhlen quartermaster is seriously ill at her home 602 Terry Avenue. The note notes concern for the health of the household and asks for prayers and good wishes.
Canton dispatch reports Christian Stahl aged 48 murdered at his Navarre area farm by two unknown masked intruders. They demanded cash after a door rap, struck him with a heavy pitcher and fists, and fled after attempting to revive him. No clues yet.
Reported dispute over Rosecrans repairs shows Bremerton not available for work as boilermakers refuse in gov shop. Tacoma contractors sublet to Card Co, sparking union concerns about unfair material supply and stalled progress.
The Tacoma court refuses to sign the death warrant for Royce the convicted wife murderer. Judge Snell postponed issuance citing the Rand law timing, with the issue to be argued in the state supreme court tomorrow regarding mandamus to compel signing.
Miss Emma F Brown and Mr Fawin Beane were united in marriage by Rev W A Major at Second Presbyterian Church amid rhododendron arches and elaborate floral decorations. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s Fourth Avenue North home with about 20 friends present.
Mr. 3 M Walker publisher of the Tradesman and Commercial Record is in Beattie on business. He previously worked with the Tacoma Evening News as an advertising man and is now active in Portia business circles.
Showers persist in the area with fresh southeasterly winds. The forecast indicates continued unsettled conditions as the system moves through the region today.
A Yesler avenue dummy car operated by Orth Van Alstine and C H Underwood collided with Lake Union car No 6 near Second Avenue and Yester Way. The wreck derailed the dummy and broke the grip but no passengers or crew were injured.
The Ping Suey of Frank Waterhouse Co arrives at Beattie port after loading wheat for Antwerp and London. On arrival she will take forage to Manila. The 13 000 ton, 465 foot freighter is commanded by Captain Clement de la Perrelie and will depart Smith Cove dock Saturday bound for London via Japan and China.
A massive fire leveled the royal entrepot the city’s largest warehouse in Antwerp today. Authorities reported extensive damage and evacuations as flames swept through the dense district near the conflagration site.
The Lexow committee convenes again to probe corruption with four to five witnesses planned. John W. Considine alleges Chief Meredith took money from Chester Edwards and paid Wappenstein to permit fan-tan at a gaming house where Considine was part owner. Meredith declines to comment on the accusations.
The newly elected board met at 11:80 in the morning to organize for the year. J W Clise was re elected president with C J Smith as vice president and John Schram as second vice president. Will H Parry became treasurer. Thomas W Proach resigned as secretary effective immediately and trustees accepted the resignation. Prospective successor to be named at next Thursday's meeting with J B Meikle mentioned as a likely candidate.
Henry Walters was arrested by Officer Tom Brown last evening as a suspicionable character in a robbery case. Dora Stevenson, a disorderly person, was taken into custody by Officer Hubbard. Peter Crusin was picked up in the lower city by Se sg Mayou. M. Cain was arrested for carrying concealed weapons by Officer Mayou.
Samuel H. H. French, believed to be 109 years old, died at his Olympia home. He was the oldest man in Washington state and likely the oldest white man on the Pacific coast.
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