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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
1
June 12 report details passage of repeal bills by the House and Senate, votes overturning vetoes, and the governor's stance. The Rands execution law is repealed with swift Senate action, while pending budget appropriations seek $7,000 for the current session.
Marschal Jack today arrested J. W. Martin on a street charge related to a post office and a letter addressed to C. Martin. A hearing is set before U. & Kiefer at 4 o clock this afternoon.
June 12 reports say the Port Royal mine fire remains at 2 as one miner dies in hospital. The death toll climbs with another fatality while responders work to control the blaze and confirm the remaining workers.
A live wire incident at the Fifth Avenue and Pine Street area disrupted traffic this morning. Responders arrived on scene after the wire pulled apart and one person suffered injuries.
The steamer Victorian is clear for Skagway and nearby points carrying 125 passengers and a large cargo. Notable travelers include L. Miller, editor of The Portland paper, Mrs. L. Fisher, Dawson miner's wife, E. Rice cannery manager, and a party linked to Ketchikan mining. Also aboard are Celvert from San Juan and officials tied to White Pass & Yukon and Skagway Juneau operations.
By flood on June 12 the Tyrol village was swept and twenty eight persons were displaced. the event prompted rescue efforts and assessments of damage across the area.
Local officer Ben Thompson enforced traffic rules over several days arresting drivers for speeding and careless behavior. One man was fined five dollars after being stopped by Thompson this morning for violations noted on the ordinance.
J W Thornton a court house janitor reported a valuable gold watch stolen this morning from a closet near Judge Emory's room. The thief acted while Thornton was nearby and may have known his routine. The watch was a gift from his sons in San Francisco.
The Seattle Electric Company faces a baseball challenge from the railway department. General Manager Dickinson is set to act as umpire for the game scheduled for Saturday at 5 39 p m at Athletic Park. Players have practiced, promising an interesting contest.
Members of the Cheu dancing club form a baseball team to play against the Yakmenot club this Sunday at West Seattle. Cheu lineup includes Austin, Chilcott, Case, Guesette, D. Austin, Koff, Johnson, Oliver, and Yokemenote players. Yakmenote lineup features Kinnear, Scott, Alexander, Prentice, Kahle, Farr, Conant, D. Oliver.
A number of Seattle Electric Company conductors have resumed using whistles instead of bells to signal cars on principal routes. The change is described as a convenience, not a company order. Chief Meredith has appointed C. W. Peters as assistant catcher.
King Edward officiated at a three hour ceremony in London presenting 3000 wart medals to British soldiers for gallant conduct. He handed each medal personally extending the event.
Labor groups led by the Am n Federation urge Congress to amend and renew the Chinese Exclusion Act which expires in May 1902. They appeal for ongoing free labor restrictions and intensified action.
Police guarded the ceremony as Elizabeth Flagier daughter of the late Chief of Ordnance Flagier married Dr. George McKean. Five years earlier Miss Flagier shot a youth in the Flagier yard while denying intent to kill. The service was held amid expected demonstrations by some local Black residents.
Washington DC June 31 doctors say Mrs McKinsey shows slight improvement and may spend part of today in a rolling chart. For Beattie and Vicinity forecast calls for showers Thursday with fresh south to west winds.
Gen William Booth head of the Salvation Army returns to London from Paris due to illness. His condition is reported serious. Street improvements on Fourth Avenue North First Avenue South Eighteenth Avenue and Eighteenth Avenue North have been reported completed.
National Metal Trades' Association signals defiance of the Machinists union and the AFL in a dispute over a massive fund to oppose the union. Delegates from San Francisco Portland and Seattle arrive to discuss organizing 135 Pacific slope firms. The group votes to pursue a long war with the machinists and considers pay and work-hour standards for members.
Joseph Sears fourteen a deaf and dumb youth was struck by train No. 4 near Woodspur station while crossing a rail line on his way to the Ravenna store. He died soon after the accident. the coroner was notified and the body taken to Butterworth's morgue. His father works at the Yesler mill and he was one of seven children.
Amory Dexter of Columbia Ga calls on Secretary Prosch to answer a dozen questions about Seattle and vicinity. He asks about schools water supply amusements sewer system lighting death rate railroads and churches with the aim of moving his large interests to the city.
San Francisco June 12 The wholesale butchers notified retailers they will refuse meat to shops displaying a union card after 10 o'clock this morning. Journeyman butchers walked out of non union shops across the city and suburbs. Eighteen hundred out in San Francisco and 40 in Oakland, signaling possible severe meat famine.
Tacoma report states under order of the state supreme court Superior Judge Snell signs Eben Boyce’s death warrant. Execution scheduled for August 9. Rands law not applicable to Boyce in the wife murder case.
A jury in Judge Emory's court hears the suit of F. W. Calvert against John Anderson to recover a $55 commission on property sold by the plaintiff for the defendant.
Francisco June 12 A sweeping inquiry into the master’s department uncovers millions in goods procured by the War department and sold by local dealers. A son of Geo Abrams was arrested for selling army clothing, with warrants issued for Ike Abrams. Thousands of dollars in materiel disappear from quartermaster storerooms while 109 tons of grain per month vanish from feeding government horses. Officials withhold full details as the case widens.
At the union headquarters the executive committee reports no change in the situation. They await the outcome of the National Metal Trades association meeting in New York City. Boiler makers and pattern makers similarly say nothing has altered for them.
Mrs Jane Myers age 66 of 916 Yesterday died this morning at home from pneumonia with heart trouble following a cold after returning from Victoria. Beattie resident 12 years she belonged to Westminster Presbyterian church and was mourned by family and friends. Survived by widower David Myers four daughters and three sons. Funeral Friday at 2 30 pm from the residence.
John F Johnson, once a prominent city resident, died in San Francisco. His body will arrive tonight and be handled by Bonney and Stewart. Interment is set for Friday at 2 PM at Lakeview Cemetery.
The Daily News reports 80 deaths among 100 Boer refugees at the Pretoria racecourse over three weeks, highlighting a dire death-rate. The Northern Pacific Railroad Co. notifies Seattle that it has purchased the Seattle and International railway.
The battleship iesee began its trial trip off Rockport Massachusetts this morning. A grand jury returned not a true bill against Captain Harry Turner of the tug Seafoam who was allowed to have attacked Thomas Searcey a member of his crew with an axe handle.
The 29th annual convention of the Supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of Workmen opened in Buffalo, New York, with the grand master reporting a total membership of 420,000.
Louis Wank stands trial for larceny by embezzlement in Judge Griffin’s court after allegedly securing about 40 from a friend. A man named Blank was arrested with a San Francisco ticket. Johnny Smith, 14, was dismissed by Judge Griffin after reform school questions, with Prosecuting Attorney Fulton noting youth and potential for reform.
The body of a decapitated woman found near Chelmsford is positively identified as Mrs. Frederick Blendin of Boston. The head was recovered yesterday and medical images show no other injuries beyond those from the decapitation, leaving the crime shrouded in mystery.
Truth announces King Edward's coronation probably set for June 25, 1902. In Judge Griffin's court a 20 year old, William Parker, is found guilty of burglary. The Great Northern railroad damage case Japtha PD Stapp vs. railroad continues as a trial today with a $20,000 claim for injuries after a Jan 1901 waterfront train accident left Stapp with a severed leg.
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