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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
1
Beattle city launches street cleaning across the district with a night crew tackling Pike, James, and Cherry streets. Police will arrest litterers as Supt Little expands patrols and reallocates crews to ensure all areas are washed and passable within days.
The college conducts commencement events with Rev. W Tacoma delivering a sermon. The university attendance includes the literary society which will present a program Monday evening.
The state board rejected F Longbeard’s bid for a dental license after he failed the examination. The dispute centers on a new law allowing practice by those with the required years of study and passing score, with Judge Tallman hearing the case and weighing whether the act's language permits licensure.
Meek extra session convenes as Governor calls lawmakers to Olympia to address a repeal bill. Officials aim to settle pending measures before adjournment while Washington state status and related criminal case in Griffin are noted among scattered details.
At a union gathering in G. A. KR hall the Retail Clerks' union outlines a new agreement amid plans for the Pacific Coast convention to be held in Portland, Oregon this August. Complaints rise about local employers keeping staff after closing time without extra pay. The issue will be reviewed at the meeting.
Ex President Kruger arrived in The Hague in the morning on June 16. He is expected to meet Mrs. Botha on her arrival.
The White Knights defeated Schwabacher Hardware 11 to 9 in a tight game at Athletic Park. Christensen pitched superbly for the Knights with Walcahy contributing at bat. Hardware players Lipsky Tony and Power stood out while lineups show Schwabacher bats and fielders across the innings.
The transport Seward under Captain Downing will clear Arlington dock tomorrow at 9 am bound for Nome and St. Michaeline Valdes. She will tow two scows to the latter place. Several passengers, mainly families of officers and government employees, plus General Randall's wife, join the voyage. The vessel has been repaired and overhauled and is in first class trim for its season’s start.
NOT LEE MANILA June 10 Fitzhugh Lee Jr was not wounded in the battle at Sipaas as reported yesterday. Lieut Lee of the engineers in the same unit was killed in the fight along with Lieut Springer of the Twenty first infantry.
The June 10 Havana report notes Cuba’s constitutional session debating President McKinley’s ultimatum that the Platt amendment be adopted. Observers in Havana suggest the United States will withdraw or take further steps only after the amendment is enacted, reflecting heightened tensions between radicals and moderates.
In Tacoma June 10 the union boilermakers and machinists at Bremerton navy yard refuse to work on the transport Rosecrans. The vessel was taken there yesterday and will likely be brought back to Tacoma.
June 10 report says machinists at the Northern Pacific in Tacoma have sent representatives to St Paul seeking higher wages. If not granted, a strike at the South Tacoma shops is threatened. The shops are among the largest in the U S and have never experienced a strike or lockout.
Washington June 10 Mrs McKinley remains in practically unchanged condition after a fairly comfortable night and may rise briefly this afternoon. Doctors say move to Canton Ohio in July is hoped but uncertain. Earlier June 1 report notes favorable condition with gradual improvement.
Washington D C June 0 The protectionists are said to be after Speaker Hendersons scalp as they oppose his re election as presiding officer of the house They favor a candidate who will uphold protectionist policy The attack stems from Hendersons alleged sympathy with Representative Habcock of Wisconsin in the tariff reform campaign.
The foreign office issued a statement denying that Germany would mediate in the South African War. It says England France and Russia did not approach Germany to participate in an action to end the war.
Senator McLaurin, visiting Washington, said in response to queries about the Tillman controversy that the latest note from Tillman called him a mangy...
The Truke and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Auckland aboard the royal yacht Ophir. They were greeted by enthusiastic crowds as they docked, marking a cordial public reception during their visit.
Sir Walter Besant died at Hampstead aged 68 after influenza like illness. Robert Buchanan the author and dramatist died in London at age 6. Robert James Lord Lindsay and Baron Wantage died aged, born 1822, veteran of the Crimean War and Victoria Cross recipient.
The special committee appointed by the chamber of commerce to consider a Fourth of July celebration will meet at the chamber tonight. All citizens are invited to be present and offer remarks. The regular chamber meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon.
London reports Baron Rothechild and J P Morgan Jr deny that J P Morgan Sr is negotiating to establish a billion-dollar international bank with Baron Rothechild. The dispute centers on financing and potential partnership arrangements affecting global banking.
Four hundred journeymen butchers, the entire retail shop workforce in Alameda county, walked out after wholesalers asked retailers to remove union cards. Proponents plan a meeting with San Francisco dealers tonight and the proprietors vow to fight to the finish if apoio fails.
Two highway robberies and a hold up in Seattle and vicinity Saturday night and Sunday morning are linked by similar victim descriptions. Robbers targeted bars and a saloon on Maynard avenue, taking cash watches and a gun. Police name several suspects but believe two Eastern crooks conducted the crimes.
Three thousand miners in Cracow Galicia strike against 15 hour days for a 24 dollar weekly wage. Authorities dispatch a thousand troops to quell unrest and restore order.
The steamer Bertha departed this morning bound for Cook Inlet and Valdes carrying mail and cargo. The voyage targets postal delivery and sea transport between remote coastal hubs.
The article notes that Hitler holiness could not undertake his usual drive yesterday and that he has been advised not to leave his apartments during the entire summer.
London dispatch says operations since May 1 have been disastrous for the Boers. General Kitchener reports 240 Boer killed in May and many were taken prisoner or surrendered.
Mr H H Dunbar Rainier Corand manager hosted fifteen Beattie paper writers in a private dining room on Monday. The dinner showcased an excellent menu and a pleasant gathering. Plans were set to form a Beattie press club soon.
Traffic on the Madison street cable line ended abruptly yesterday about six o clock due to a break in a strand of the big cable. The car did not run again until six o clock this morning. The break was about 1909 yards long.
A jury in Judge Emorys court hears Robt Dunclaw v Peter Zymondat seeking 910000 for alleged wifes injuries after an attempted assault. Zymon dal has served jail time for the assault and seeks damages for alleged subsequent harm. The case follows prior courthouse disputes and a history of related actions.
The Star on Saturday issued a correction noting the St James Hotel Co did not go into receivership. Mrs Kate Buckley proprietor of the hotel says the hotel is debt free and she is conducting significant business, and she cannot account for circulating reports.
A 1895 Seattle letter to J Pierpont Morgan argues railroads are the nation's most valuable property and calls for common management and debt realignment. It explains watered stock and subsidies fueling costs, proposes scaling indebtedness to fair value to enable payment of legitimate interest. The analysis frames a strategy to control interstate commerce and traffic through centralized oversight.
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