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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
1
In Washington a house fire fatally burned two year old Jack Dexter before his parents. Flames seized his clothing as a candle burned in the Dexter home on Friday evening. Attempts to save him by Mr. Dexter and a doctor continued for hours, but he died next morning at six.
Advices report another reverse by the Mad Mullah and followers after a repulse by forces under Capt. MacNeill. The Mullah's band clashed with a large British cavalry and country force, was routed, and pursued. Casualties were 10 Mullahs killed and seven British killed or wounded.
In Kentucky near Yarnalton on June 22 Maggie West and Sallie West were arrested after abducting Mary Embry, 15, a white girl. The women allegedly brought her to town by train car where she escaped undressed and was found by police.
J W Pillinger of 416 Yesterday Eeperiee reports to police that he lost six dollars. He is unsure if it was taken from his room or stolen on the street. No suspect named. He emphasizes the missing money as the key fact.
A March 31 1999 incident in Beattie left two men dead and one injured when a shot or blast occurred on Washington Street and Second Avenue in a basement occupied by Dave Blake. Burns W Beall filed a case against the city alleging inspection failures and negligence.
Thieves entered the home of A. M. Land at 1614 Summit Avenue last evening through a rear window and removed a quantity of money from a pair of trousers in the room. Police are investigating the burglary.
St Petersburg report says Prince Baybinski descendant of Catherine the Great was banished to Siberia for petitioning to introduce constitutional government. Exile followed within hours. duration unknown.
After the visit of Consul General Gummere to Morocco the decision is to demand a personal interview with the Sultan on his return. Gummere has served three years without presenting credentials. If obstacles or deception occur the United States may launch a naval demonstration in Moroccan waters.
June 22 Washington BD secretary Hay prepares note to Russian government about import duties on Russian petroleum. He states treasury action is not retaliation but follows law authorizing duties equal to Russia’s levy on American exports.
Houston dispatches report the Houston Light Guard and Houston Cavalry protecting a man named Spencer, accused of rape, from mob violence near Trinity. Militia kept the mob at bay through the night as the prisoner was moved to Montaville for jail, with gunfire and reports of two mob fatalities.
Ole Johnson 19 known as Ben Ole, released from reform school, assaulted the farmer's daughter near Palouse. He choked her, tore her clothing, and fled to town before being arrested by Marshal Weedmer. The girl lies critically ill from nervous shock as lynching fears rise and authorities pledge trial.
Wilson and T P Hodson are on trial before Judge Han and a jury for smuggling about 660 pounds of opium from British Columbia to Seattle. United States Attorney and deputy Cushman prosecute. defense is represented by W H Morrie and Geo W McKay.
June 2 report notes J Pierpont secured Sir Reynolds famous portrait Lady Delman and Her. The price paid reached $110,000 with Sir Joshua receiving $10,000 for the work.
At Hold Lord on June 22, magistrate Pilimittes tim ordered the trial after a preliminary hearing in the bigamy case against Lord Muanell.
Mrs Harwood Morgan interrupted a major Seattle burglary at 604 North Broadway yesterday afternoon. Detectives report entry through a rear window around 4 30 p m with valuables stolen from Miss Badie Morgan Ada Morgan and others including a gold watch bracelets coins and a locket before the burglars fled when she returned.
A Fort Worth residence was destroyed by a gasoline can explosion last night, leaving Mrs Wiley Calhoun and her three children dead. Investigators say the blaze started from the gasoline blast.
Eddie Cudahy, kidnap victim tied to a $25 000 ransom, is reported seriously ill with typhoid fever in Omaha. Doctors and officials cited the stress of the kidnaping and the ensuing legal proceedings as contributing factors to his condition.
City officials explain the Cedar River overflow is due to undersized mains after a court ruling allowed laying larger mains at property owners' cost. Superintendent L H Young says demand growth outpaced existing pipes, with plans to extend a 9 8 inch main from Weller Street to serve high and low districts.
Merchants on Pike Street organize a Fourth of July program with about 1000 dollars for events and fireworks. Athletic events and handsome prizes will be offered throughout the day. Hands will operate for day and night, with the celebration centered on Pike Street between First and Fourth avenues.
Steamship companies on the Nome run announce lower rates for the second sailing of the season. One line quotes 40 and 76 dollars against competitors 100 875 and 60 dollars. The firm with the lowest fares plans to send two steamers to Nome several days earlier. Demand for Nome transports rises.
Local Metal Workers' association in Beattie and Moran Iron Co plan to reopen at 7 am Monday signaling a pivotal test in the Iron trades dispute. Union leaders consider the move a bluff and vow continued action. apprentices receive notices threatening loss of rights if they do not report to work.
A columnist notes a material drop in Nome voyage demand after the last boat departed. He argues rate reductions are likely as second sailings are advertised, while cautions the slower boats and limited accommodations reduce urgency. He predicts a rate war will unfold later in the season.
Alexander Bimpson recently convicted of murder in Kent for killing William Rows was sentenced this morning to 15 years. He sought a new trial, which was denied, and he handed a written statement claiming an insanity plea was entered against his will.
Frank Waterhouse Co announces the steamship Garonne now undergoing repairs at Moran Bros dock will sail on or about July 12 for Nome Golovin Bay and Port Clars. After refit she will be nearly new with deck plans altered and other improvements. passenger capacity reduced to 450 with O G Conradi remaining as master.
The city engineer's office issued permits for several structures including a two story frame dwelling at 306 Twenty fourth Avenue costing 1800 dollars and a two story cottage at 6609 Fifth Avenue Northwest costing 400 dollars. Others include a temporary brick structure at 1210 Fleet Avenue costing 600 dollars an area wall and sidewalk at 201 to 205 Third Avenue South costing 2000 dollars a two story cottage at 344 Seventeenth Avenue costing 1600 dollars and a front and alley entrance to basement at 101 to 109 Second Avenue costing an unknown amount. Weather observer Salisbury leaves town today. Weather note: fair and warmer, as reported by Gualay.
A Patterson store blast left sixteen dead and many injured or missing. Victims include Sarah Williams and Cas Rittenberg. the explosion demolished a four story frame building and scattered debris blocks away. Fire officials expect arrest of Hittenberg as crews recover bodies and assess the scene.
The first lacrosse match between Seattle and Victoria is played this afternoon at Athletic Park. Both teams are in fine form with Victoria confident of victory. Seattle aims to reverse last year’s loss. Referee Harrison Green, the Canadian expert, oversees today and tomorrow’s second game. W F P Kirk of the U S labor department will depart for Spokane next Monday.
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