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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1901
Page
1
Miss Lee daughter of Gen. Fitz Lee will wed Lieut. Rhea of the Seventh Army Corps in June. The couple plans a simple ceremony with close family present.
Excelsior captain and crew arrived from Valdes with 25 passengers and skins. A voyage record claims a six day crossing time. Town rumors stir over placer gold at Chestacheena and reports of a Cooper tributary strike draw disbelief.
tBL le Gitande alias Grant appeared before Judge George in the superior court on a pay. Le Grand, listed in the rogues gallery, allegedly stole a bicycle from Teater's son yesterday afternoon and pawned it for 5 dollars. police say he is an alleged criminal.
Roland Molineaux, imprisoned in Sing Sing under a death sentence for murdering Mrs. Kate Adama in New York City, faces an appeals court review. Attorneys seek a new trial by arguing misruled law or possible perjury, as the case centers on a poison bottle labeled Brémo Seltzer used to kill.
In a morning playoff for the United States golf championship Willie Anderson of Pittsfield Maas defeated Alex Smith of Scotland by one stroke. Burglare entered the residence of RK A Butler at 822 Summit avenue north Saturday evening stealing several valuable pieces of jewelry. The home was entered through a pantry window while the family was away and no clue was left by the thieves.
A tornado 30 miles southeast of Huron struck Saturday night, killing ten people and causing extensive property destruction along a southeasterly path. The report notes a new watercraft, a 32 foot 4 inch vapor launch by George Budiong, intended for Sound excursion traffic.
A Globe dispatch from Shanghai reports pro foreign Chinese plotting to enthrone Pu Chun, son of Prince Tuan, with the dowager empress guiding a regency and a new capital at Kai Fong Fu. The plan hinges on King Kuang Tou’s death and court return to Pekin. Steamer Hebert Dollar brought cargo from San Francisco then loaded lumber at Hadlock and proceeded to Fairhaven.
In Washington on June 17 the president approved changes in diplomacy. F B Loomis, minister to Venezuela, is reassigned as minister to Portugal replacing John N Irwin who resigned. Lort Griscom becomes minister to Persia from Constantinople. The move reflects Loomis wishes rather than any loss of confidence.
Steamship City of Topeka arrived from Skagway with 83 first class passengers and 9 tons of cargo. Mrs Jennie Daly, wife of W A Daly, miner of Forty Mile Creek, died during the voyage June 15 at 6 29 am after months of dropsy and heart trouble. Her husband sought relief in climate of California. She left a will at Butterworths undertakers. sister Mrs T Wagner of Portland Oregon resides nearby. Mr Daly is prostrated with grief.
A damaged vessel named Collingrove, originating from Port Ludiow and bound for Shanghai, put into port after a collision. The ship will enter dry dock for repairs.
Mayor Humes distances himself from Chief Merediths order to remove all slot machines. Merchants plan court challenge arguing the law excludes some devices while others take cash. Test case to be funded collectively by machine owners to test applicability.
County expenses for the month include General Fund 13 082 76 Road and Bridge Fund 3 578 18 Road Fund 10 266 42 Total 36 000 00. The record lists disbursements across funds with totals.
Mrs. McKinney has shown marked improvement over the past days and, barring a setback, no further medical consultation is planned. She passed a good night and is brighter today than at any time since her relapse upon returning to Washington. Preparations are underway to move her to the family home in Canton.
At tonight's meeting the city council will vote on asphalt paving of Highland drive from Seventh Avenue West to Second Avenue North and on laying water mains from Melrose Avenue to Ballard Fremont and Lake areas. The paving project would cost about 31.50 per meter, funded by a general fund of 4 506 after state veto. A second proposal to run water mains would total 64 700 exceeding charter limits by 25 000, necessitating drawing 25 000 from the water fund, risking postponement of the resolution.
Edmund C. Converse longtime executive at United States Steel and former National Food Co president was arrested at Green Junction on a charge of misappropriating 100000 dollars from the sale proceeds of street railway stocks.
Teddy Corbett pitched for Seattle against the champion Portland team, overcoming 16 errors with five strike outs and seven hits allowed in an inning, proving he can still pitch. He recently secured a government position.
Waterfront loungers found much to interest them in a four wheel paddle steamer that once served the Sound. The boat lay alongside the bark Shir ley at Schwabacher's dock and is owned by EB Powell. It is destined for Salmon river for dredging work.
Barker stands trial in New Jersey for allegedly attempting to kill Rev. John Keller following Mrs. Barker’s confession that the preacher had assaulted her. The case is expected to be among the state’s notable trials as Keller fights for his life after losing an eye in the incident.
Tacoma June 17 A carpenter named Smith from Petersburg Wrangel Narrows says the steam fishing schooner Whitewing has probably gone down with her crew of twenty. The vessel owned by Icy Strait Packing Co sailed from Beattie to the canneries a month ago cannery officials have all but given up hope of her return.
Special Commissioner Rockhill reports to the state department that consensus among powers is near on the indemnity of 450 million taels for China. Bonds will finance payment at 4 percent interest. In Judge Emory's court Avery pursues Thomas Carsten vs Michael Karin Heat- Logaing Co. for about 1000. Jean Coquelin, son of the great actor, shows promise as dramatist with a successful Paris version of Qua Vadis.
Obe Frey in Bloomington Indiana was sentenced to the penitentiary for stealing a physician’s umbrella. It marks the first occasion in Indiana court history that a person is punished for “borrowing” an umbrella.
Charles Blomberg ship carpenter of Port Minkeley reported the loss of a watch and chain valued at about $140 while at a painters and decorators picnic at Vieariant Head. Police are investigating the theft as the Inland Flyer steamer to Beattie departed with the crowd.
Lord Mussel, famed for his American marriage, was arrested in London on a bigamy accusation allegedly tied to a year in America. He reportedly obtained an American divorce from his English wife and then wed a Nevada woman.
A grand delegation of 65 delegates from 15 states, plus 160 friends, docks in Seattle as the largest railway men’s gathering yet. The party includes state commissions, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Association of Railway Accounting officers. They will tour Seattle and be entertained by local railroad men and citizens after Portland and San Francisco gatherings.
Tacoma June 17. William Fraser and a girl friend narrowly escaped drowning after their sailboat Union capsized off Brown's Point. Tug Fearless rescued them after about 20 minutes as the steamer Dauntless narrowly avoided an accident while assisting.
Police seek Japanese man Tanaka accused of attempting murder over eighty dollars. He allegedly entered Shigiki’s bed in Nanbu lodging, demanded the money, drew a knife, and attacked, leaving Shigiki in a precarious condition.
Mrs. Ernest W. Ruge wife of the Bon Marche shoe department manager died suddenly at the city pest house shortly after noon. She had contracted small pox a week earlier and fainted during bed clothing changes, with heart trouble cited as a possible complication. Coroner Hoge notified. first pest house death reported. Behooner Reef unloaded 29000 pounds of halibut and block cod at Hippeck's wharf this morning.
In the superior court Judge Griffin's department the state sues Maurice Mohr for criminal assault on Helena Fisher alleged October 22. Mohr was captured in Philadelphia and brought back by Sheriff Cudihee. Also Judge Belleciing Kenneth McLean to show cause for contempt for failing to pay alimony. Frederick Gilbert undergoes insanity examination. The Lucky Dog Furniture Co. wagon and two horses were stolen from its barn last Saturday. $10 reward offered.
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