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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
1
Councilmen from the fire and water committee visited the Ganece Hall to inspect tendering and discuss the open policy. The investigating committee plans a midweek meeting and will include notes on the open policy in its report, which will be tempered by the Meredith killing tragedy.
June 2 Washington reports a record start to the new fiscal year. Internal revenue receipts are projected to exceed 307 million dollars, the largest total ever. Customs receipts rise to 240 million, an increase of 11 million from last year.
A reception is planned this evening at G A KR hall Collins building to honor National Commander Leo Kan sseur and National W R C Mrs Mary Carr. All comrades and W B R C are invited to attend.
The American Federation of Labor issued a call this morning for a per-member contribution to aid the International Machinists association. A $10,000 fund will support the machinists in their fight for a nine hour day without pay reduction.
The jury convicted Geo. O Brien of the murder of Linn Retfe and two others after a trial that began in June. The court set a sentence for August 2, with the case noted as a major Alaska crime case and testimony from numerous witnesses.
Ingham Alabama June 2 Miller a noted safe-brower was hanged this morning for the death of Policeman J Adams who was killed while attempting to arrest him Adams died protesting as Miller died in an hour after execution Alonzo Williams was hanged on the same scaffold for the murder of a fellow convict at the Pratt Arkansas site Sarson Arkansas June 6 John Hored was hanged there for wife murder in the morning.
The King Ed proclamation fixed next June for the coronation ceremony read from the balcony at James Palace. This marks the official scheduling of the royal event with details announced publicly.
The Metal Workers association told business men the arbitration question is closed with their own employees. No further overtures have occurred from either side, though both the Metal Workers' union and tram trades prefer settlement to a large strike. A telegram from Chicago notes May 2 strike start and May 9 resume, with tens of thousands out and wages rising for some crews. Three deserters from Puget Sound Iron Works are reported as the executive committee cites attempts to run a large union pickup. A photograph captured a picket line including office stenographer.
The steamer City of Seattle, Captain Connell, arrived from Skagway with the largest Klondike passenger group of the season, about 178 cabin passengers and roughly $450,000 in valuables. Among the travelers was T. B. Lippy and his party, plus the body of Randolph Percival Lippy. The ship, delayed by a steering-wheel mishap, will undergo dry dock work.
The Meredith murder case sparks widespread public sorrow for the slain police chief and his family. John and Tom Considine remain jailed and refuse to testify. Patrolman A. M. Mefford is suspended for his during the shooting amid calls for a full civil service review. Prosecutors plan a preliminary hearing. defense seeks trial. Camp 6 Woodmen of the World to lead the funeral service at the Methodist church Sunday.
The Paris to Berlin automobile race resumed at 6 am with severity-three cars starting by arrival order. M Fournier led the field finishing the first leg 283 miles into the journey. In Rheims a spectator death occurred when M Brazier's car struck a 12 year old boy.
A panic swept Oporto on June 2 as plague broke out. Twelve cases and four deaths were reported, prompting emergency measures and heightened public concern.
The mornings session focused on state officer reports showing 51 active societies in the state with 47 added this year and a total of 7300 members. State societies have disbursed 4000 dollars for home and foreign missions as Mise Holbrooke of Minnesota addresses the convention. About 206 Endeavorers came from Seattle yesterday and many more are expected today. roughly 60 delegates are in the city from across the state.
Dr. Leyds, arriving from The Hague, states Kruger will not meet President Loubet about South Africa intervention. A brief note mentions glow worms shine brighter ahead of storms.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor was injured last night after a fall from a street car in Washington. Doctors report concussion of the brain with a skull fracture and say his condition remains serious but he is resting.
The speaker notes uncertain harvest estimates due to varied camp operations but expects volumes to match last year's. An influx of workers from Seattle to Nome camps is welcomed and expected to benefit all involved. The Lippy party lineup includes J.8 Patrow and K.A. Crawford, George Ames, Lorene Ames, M. Gordon, Chiia Jensen, George Smart, Fred Smart, Charlies Rand, and T.8 Lippy.
A bullet fragment found outside Guy's drugstore near the Meredith tragedy spot sparks renewed investigation. Detectives guard the area as witnesses recall hearing six shots, potentially implicating John Considine if the mark matches his revolver.
The Duke of Kester was examined in bank court this morning. He stated his abilities amounted to $15,000 incurred in youth and $175,000 since. He claimed to have bought much jewelry, none of which remains. He said in a regretful tone I have bore MR all away.
In a morning arrest linked to the defunct Letpsizer, Dr Gontach faces charges amid postfailure panic. Arnold, now totally blind, wrote to a friend describing his life as a "fighting life broken sword."
A handsome substantial new buggy completed for Chief Cook of the fire department features rubber tires a strong brake and new gang. Made at the city wagon shop the cost to the city was 124 dollars. Supt. Youngs notes a privately made buggy would cost the city about double.
The president refused the pardons for Attorneys Ingham and Ewiltt of Philadelphia. They serve Moyamensing terms for conspiracy to bribe secret service officials tied to the Jacobs counterfeiting case. Ingham was formerly Philadelphia prosecutor. Steamer City of Puebla arrived from San Francisco with 146 cabin and 105 steerage passengers and a large cargo.
The United States anticipates Russia's reply to representations over tariff issues by mid July. Officials expect a favorable US position and hope the misunderstanding will be resolved to avert a tariff war.
The brokerage firm Henry Marquand & Co. failed after a $1.5 million loan from Seventh National Bank collapsed. The firm, once substantial on Wall Street, was financing the Pittsburgh Shawmut & Northern railroad coalfield project and faced large losses. Frank Sullivan Smith is the assignee. Bankers foresee limited further trouble and a generally favorable resolution.
A scaffold around the Eastern elevator in Buffalo collapsed in the late afternoon, sending workers 80 feet to the ground. Two men, Jack O'Keefe and Wm. Krause, were killed, while five others were mortally wounded. The accident occurred during ongoing work 80 feet above ground.
A dated letter from White Horse Y T details a drowning incident on the river below White Horse with two men lost and a string of survivors including a Dawson headquarters man named Start. The Bonanza King purser J Vifquein reports the incident and names Dahl Valentine of Seattle as the possible other victim.
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