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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1901

Page

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Trik ers in Resentment Reach Out to Moran Co

Union leaders denounce Moran Bros for hiring guards and sending personal letters to other shops offering per day hours to recruit workers. Morans deny wrongdoing, while the union asserts it will win on a nine-hour workday principle and rejects scab labor as harmful to the community.

Moran Bros. Co F. H Re Union Moran Aiken Rollermakers Everta Morans Seattle Jee Beattie

Mayor confronts smallpox threat at city hall debate

Mayor Humes demands action after smallpox cases prompt calls to relocate the board of health and infectious disease services to a separate city hall office. Officials consider using a triangle property for a dedicated health office to isolate patients and protect residents.

Board of Health Humes Board of Public

Rev Major Breaks Seattle Matrimony Pace With Six Weddings

Rev W A Major director of religious thought at Second Presbyterian Church tied six couples in one hour and 15 minutes. The ceremonies occurred in rapid succession at Lake Union and 633 Terry Avenue North as attendees witnessed a record day of weddings. Dr McNell chauffeured the preacher between venues before the final ceremony at 8 15.

W. A. Major Second Presbyterian Church Seattle Dr. Major Chas. Head Mias Helen Finch Fremont Major Jas. MacLennan Gertrude Smith Picturesque Lake Unions Terry Avenue North Wm. Smiley Anna May Powell Dr. McNell

Millis Seeks Bids to Clear 12 Acres by Salmon Bay

Maj. Millis advertised for bids to clear about 12 acres of land on both sides of Salmon bay near Ballard. All trees and brush must be cut close to the ground and piled for burning.

Millis Salmon Bay Ballard

Cry for Help In Transvaal Camps Urges Aid

June 2 report from the fund association calls for aid to women and children in the Transvaal camps. It notes severe exposure with minimal clothing and records 318 children dying in May. Contributions of money and clothing should go to Rev. Mr. Ennis Baxford Avenue Clymerst Brooklyn.

York Per. Fund Association Vero Transvaal Mr. Ennis Baxford Avenue Clymerst Brooklyn

Vancouver Port Brief on Salmon Cargo Arrivals

The board of health weighs a light treatment as Fingal steamer arrives with canned salmon cargo. Clauwman from Vancouver expected tonight to ship cargo to Great warehouses at Smiths. Vancouver officials report cases of salmon in transit and discuss handling at city hall.

T Stearmer Fingal Vancouver Smiths Linsn

Judge grants injunction against Weller street assessment

Judge Hanford today issued a perpetual injunction blocking the city from enforcing the assessment for the Weller street improvement. The work, done a decade ago, included grading planking and sidewalk installation from South Fifth Street to the Jackson Street addition.

Hanford Weller Street South Fifth Street Jackson Street

City Tax Case Over Land Sale Leads to Appeal

A 100 acre tract taxed about 40000 faced a legal challenge after a 1804 reassessment. The superior court ruled the assessment illegal, and land sales followed with the city bidding in. John W omp on acquired the land before reassessment. Judge Hanford denied enforcement and the city plans an appeal to the supreme court.

Superior Court John W. Ompaon Landa Thompson Hanford John Watt Supreme Court

Fighting for her rights in Stanley alienation case

The damage case of Ellen M. Stanley against Mr and Mrs William Stanley for alleged alienation of her husband's affection began before Judge Emory. An important win for the defendants was reported during the progress of the case with Col Lewis acting as counsel.

Ellen M. Stanley Wm. Stanley Emory Col. Lewis

Blood Threats Warn Italian Consul General in New York

Anarchists in New York warn the Italian consul general to call off his epics or face bloodshed. They allege the consul runs espionage over the Rede after King Humbert's assassination.

New York Anarchieta Itta Rede Humbert

Drunken disruptor arrests after prince on train

In Herlin Westphalia on June 20 a man on a train broke Crown Prince's car window with a stick. He was arrested amid fears of an assassination attempt, but the disturbance was caused by drunken behavior.

Herlin Toechum Westphalia

Questioning Claims In Boer War Refugee Accounts

The Daily Post claims Capetown refugee camps are larger than Boer camps and notes funds spent on luxuries for Boer reconcentrados. London reports about 18 Liberal MPs drafting a manifesto amid pro Boer agitation and circulating stark reconcentrado photographs.

Birmingham Eng Daily Post Joseph Chamberlain Capetown London

Testimony Limits In Stanley Case Referencing Husband Wives

The case involves Ellen Stanley against Mr. and Mr. William Stanley with her husband not a party. Col Lewis objects to spousal testimony. she may recount direct actions by her husband but not private conversations. Ellen Stanley testifies about marital dynamics and alleged abuse by her mother in law amid other proceedings.

Lewis Col. Lewis Wm. Stanley Ellen Stanley Win. Stanley

Taft to be inaugurated Philippines governor July 4

The War Department announces Judge William H. Taft, president of the Philippine Commission, will be inaugurated governor of the Philippines on July 4 while retaining his commission chair.

War Department Wm. H. Taft Philippine Commission The Philippines

Philippines Judicial Code Talks In Two Languages

The Philippines commission met to formulate a judicial code and decided pleadings may be in Spanish or English at the option of the parties. Court records and briefs must be printed in both languages.

Manila Philippines Commission Philippines

Quiet Seattle Wedding Unites F P Jameson and Lucy ePhee

A calm intimate ceremony last evening at 8:30 in a Seattle hotel parlour joined F. P. Jameson, auditor of Staap county, to Miss Lucy ePhee. Bride from Port Gamble, groom from Port Orchard, Rev. Thomas Wiswell officiated. Guests included Mr and Mrs Yates Mr and Mrs Condon, Mr and Mrs Brierly, Miss Jackson, Maud Jackson, Dowling and Wright. A wedding supper followed at Hotel Butler. The couple will reside at Port Gamble.

Seattle F. P. Jameson Lucy ePhee Jarmeson Staap County Et Port Orchard Port Gamble Thomas Wiswell Brooklyn Yates Mra Condon

Death of John Aubrey White in Seattle

John Aubrey White aged 43, a Seattle resident of 18 years, died this morning at 812 Weller Street. Remains are at Bonney & Stewart's morgue. burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Also notes a chemical description explaining how celluloid is manufactured from dissolving nitrocellulose in camphor to form a nitrocellulose camphor alcohol mixture.

John Aubrey White Weller Street Seattle Bonney & Stewart Calvary Cemetery

Cyclone Ravages Booneville Missouri Nationwide Destruction

A nighttime cyclone struck Booneville Missouri causing extensive damage. Sixty four buildings were demolished or unroofed and the electric light plant along with Bell and Independence telephone exchanges were disabled. Tobe Wisher was killed by a falling brick and 12 to 15 others were injured. Reform school buildings also suffered damage. Three inches of rain fell in thirty minutes.

Booneville Bell Independence Tobe Wisher Reform Schopl

Reform in Skagway Campaign Champions Public Schools

Skagway faces a municipal campaign after a Friday convention where a citizens' ticket backed reform. The platform pledges to fund public schools, oppose city official salaries, beautify streets, support an eight hour day, and end religious prejudice in city government. Liberty in religion is the campaign slogan. The ticket claims a balanced slate of businesslike candidates and the election is set for near Tuesday.

Skagway Citizens

Fred Sorenson Injured After Morning Slip On Street

Fred B. Sorenson a bookkeeper for Gordon Co a West urn avenue firm was hurt shortly after 8 AM on First avenue near Marion street when he stepped on a slippery substance and fell fracturing his left ankle. He was taken by ambulance to General Hospital where he rests easily and will likely be laid up for several weeks.

Fred B. Sorenson Gordon & Co Westurn Avenue First Avenue Marion Street General Hospital

Rowdy Pupils Fire On Cops Near University Grounds

In Knoxville on June 2 cadets on the state university grounds hurled stones at policemen ecroaskey Wrenn Cruse Dinwiddie and Saylor who fired back. No further details available.

Knoxville Tenn eCroaskey, Wrenn Cruse Dinwiddie Saylor State University

Wisconsin Politician and Student Row Ends in Tension

A two week old incident at a farmers conference left ex-Gov Hoard of Wisconsin injured after a student threw water at him with a policeman in mind. Police protection was requested as crowds attacked streets near the grounds. Cadets reportedly gained a new supply of munitions and tensions rose in the neighborhood.

Hoard Wisconsin

Thal lard girl Tissle Jack arrested and held for parents

A young Thal lard girl named Tissle Jack was arrested this morning and placed in custody. Authorities say she was guarded while a search for her parents in Teakiard continued after they ran away several days ago. She will be returned to her parents.

Tissle Jack Thallard the Sean Teakiard

Paris Doctor Links Repeated Appendicitis to Torsion

Paris physician Dr. Noutter claims each appendicitis attack is followed by twisting of the appendix, causing recurrent attacks unless preventive measures are taken after the first. In a case a young man had four twists and multiple attacks. other patients showed one to three twists corresponding to prior episodes.

Paris Noutter

Trio killed in Sutton County wagon under tree

News from Antonio Texas reports the killing of three people in Sutton County. While traveling a prairie schooner they stopped beneath a tree for refuge. A strike hit the tree and wagon killing Wateron his wife and daughter.

Ban Antonio Tex Sutton County Thing KR. Wateron

Golfers to Go to Scotland

Amateur golfers with some mastery over the ball plan a trip to Great Britain extending at least to August. The group includes Walter J. Travia, Tl. Robertson, J. M. Robertson, Devereaus Plimmett and Arden M. Roberts. Emmett is a familiar face at Preetwick and Troom.

New York Walter J. Travia Tl. Robertson J. M. Robertson Devereaus Plimmett Arden M. Roberts Emmett Preetwick and Troom Reat

Andelena Tacoma Plans Another Sunken Ship Rescue

Capt. Davita Lyoch prepares a new effort to raise the sunken ship Andelana near Tacoma, seeking salvage under fresh attempt and maritime operation.

Tacoma Davita Lyoch

Special committee on rivers and harbors meets at chamber

A special committee tasked with rivers and harbors issues met at the chamber of commerce today but declined to publish the meeting results.

Rivers and Harbors Commission Chamber of Commerce

Body of Gen Charles Bartlett Recovered After Ferry Disaster

In New York on June 20 the body of Gen Charles Bartlett, a victim of the Northfield ferry boat disaster, was found in the river this morning. Bartlett earned distinction in the Civil War.

New York Charles Bartlett Northfield Martlett

Boer sym path supporters prepare for Oom Paul visit

New York reports active preparations for a Kruger visit this autumn. A Washington pro-Boer sympathizer, Co. W. Vanderhoogt, says a conference of leading Hoers met in New York on Saturday, Sunday and Monday and that a reception committee chair was chosen to invite ex-Consul General Pierce of the Orange Free State.

New York United States Paul Kruger Co. W. Vanderhoogt Washington Pierce Orange Free State

This Man Has Quite a Past

MIDDLESBORO Ky June 2 Louis Meyers alias Williams charged with killing two men and a child in Virginia and being sought by four states and a federal authority. Two U S marshals in North Carolina, two men in South Carolina and the Unicoi Tennessee sheriff helped pursue him. Meyers had run moonshining in the area for years and authorities hoped to requisition him.

Middlesboro Louis Meyers Williams Virginia United States North Carolina South Carolina Unicoi County Tenn Lee Turner

Ministers Swear For Clergyman In Assault Case

Three minister friends of Rev. John Keller filed sworn statements denying Mrs. Barker’s claim he assaulted her in Jersey City. Keller testified he did not attack her, while others testified Mrs. Barker’s veracity was questionable and an insanity expert doubted Parker’s sanity in the shooting case.

Jersey City N. J John Keller Thomas Barker Mra. Barker Keller Garden City L. L Berker

Fines for Pawnbroker License Violations In City

A group including Mr. Rattenstein and Jos Herman faced fines for violating the pawnbroker license ordinance. Each was fined 875 on two offenses, with prior arrest penalties totaling 150 plus 76 for the first arrest and 76 for the second. The KR W. Barto case will be appealed to the supreme court as a test case.

Mr. Rattenstein Jos. Herman G M. Godfrey L. P. Pearl J. Buver H. Greenblatt J. M. Buttnick Hk. W. Barto George KR. W. Barto Oeonre

In Toils of Police Suspect in Gambling House

C Brandon, a gambling house employee, was taken into custody yesterday as a suspected character. HM Harper was arrested last evening by Officer Hymes for assaulting Barney Curran in Beattie vicinity. Tonight the forecast calls for fair weather with light winds shifting west to north.

C. Brandon HM. W. Harper Omeer Hymes Barney Curran

Kept the Leg Won His Suit

In Concord New Hampshire A P Fitch a druggist won 1950 damages for preserving the amputated leg of John H Pearson in alcohol for ten years. The leg rested in a jar in the back store and after Pearson died was buried with him. The executors refused payment and Fitch sued.

Concord N. H A. P. Fitch John H. Pearson Pearson Fitch

Thames steamers to run between Hattersea and London Bridge

A fleet of 86 steamers is planned to operate on the Thames from Hattersea to London Bridge. Italy envisions separate schools for boys and girls in communes with over 800 inhabitants. New South Wales imposes the death penalty for arson of a dwelling with persons inside. X ray evidence used to dispute a London county court workman’s claim for broken bones.

Thames Hattersea London Bridge Italy New South Wales London County Cours

County Commissioners Advertise for Courthouse Addition

The county commission announces an advertisement for bids for the new courthouse addition. The action outlines the project scope and invites contractors to submit proposals, signaling the start of the procurement process.

Missionary Dr J G Paton to Return From New Hebrides

Hev Dr J G Paton, long time missionary in the New Hebrides, plans to return after a lengthy visit to this country and England. At 76, he has watched the mission grow from little to 180 converts and 300 native teachers and preachers.

J. G. Paton New Hebrides Islands England Paton New Hebrides

Roosevelt Promises Address at Colorado Statehood Jubilee

Vice President Roosevelt pledged to deliver a speech at the celebration marking 25 years since Colorado gained statehood. The event honors the milestone with expected attendance by state and federal officials.

Roosevelt Colorado

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