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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
3
February weather report shows a low of 38 degrees on the 8th, four below freezing, and a high the day before yester. A warm spell lifted temperatures by 22 degrees on the 6th. Winds peaked at 25 miles per hour from the south. Total rainfall reached 4.28 inches with eight days clear and ten with precipitation.
A Pekin dispatch dated February 28 notes a diplomatic body discussion over officials to be punished. Unofficial residents fret over German and Austrian ministers perceived as unable to accept fortifications. The American government offers compensation to Chinese for land to extend the legation.
A five story fire in New York leaves unknown death toll with six girls missing from the top floor camera works. Reports list injured including Ed Thee who jumped from the fifth story and Frank Odell badly burned. Other victims on the second story include Mary Kerned Roy Belcomba and Pred Case.
The U S inquiry into the steam Janiero wreck nears conclusions with testimony from the ship's surgeon about possible saves if five lifeboats had been launched. Crew drills are noted, but boats left chokade hindered rescue. Officials pledge strict action against any proven fault.
The St David's Day celebration by Welshmen in Seattle featured musical contests and a piano solo by Samuel Price. John Lloyd led the event with readings and songs, EB C Hughes and J P D Llwyd spoke on Welsh history, and the gathering closed with Welsh national songs.
March marked the start of a street railway project by the Everett Improvement Co. A drainage ditch is planned from the city river for 14 000 apax, with other items including grain sales at 41 to 45 cents per bushel and various local incidents such as a burglary case, a post office robbery report, and a man freezing on a trip.
A skull was found with a car belt, identified as belonging to a man who disappeared. In Walla Walla work continues on a penitentiary addition with a St. Louis Pauly Jail Co. supervisor. In Republic John Graham was found dead, apparently by morphine suicide, after years of heart disease and a separated family. In Hoquiam the Law and Order League elected officers to enforce laws, with 41 signatures to join and canvassing for more.
Hon H L Wilson United States minister to Chile has earned a four year term of service and writes from Panama to his brother Benator Wilson in Spokane that he is en route home.
Boston March 2 The oldest fragment of the Gospels is reported found among papyri presented to American universities Rev Dr William Winslow of the Egyptian Exploration Fund announced the fragment contains a jar part of the Gospel according to Matthew It was found at Oxyrhynchus 140 miles south of Cairo near the Sayings of Jesus Logia dating to the second century Also in the collection are sections of Homer Thucydides and Euclid dating to the first century.
The report lists funeral services for Maggie Sawtelle and Nannie F. Miller held this afternoon. Isaac Davies age 37 died at 2110 Seventh Avenue with body at Butterworth's. Agnes H. Devin funeral at Butterworth's chapel. James J. Ney age 57 died at Ballard. he belonged to Rainier Tent N46, Maccabees.
Since returning to Peoria the following night, Mrs Nation has occupied her county jail cell. She expresses high praise for the Peoria Journal and says she will resume smashing when released, believing it is her mission in life.
J. Bacon and Miss E F Durr both of Seattle were married yesterday aboard the hospital boat Idaho. Reverend BE Sutton performed the ceremony aboard the vessel.
Dr J C Thomas of Pennsylvania arrives in Seattle on March 4 to succeed Dr Whitemore as supervisor of the state anti-saloon work. The move signals a shift in leadership for the local temperance effort as the organization expands its outreach and coordination.
John Clancy paid Clerk Case of the police court a fine yesterday afternoon for conducting a black jack game.
Purim will be observed Tuesday by Hebrews worldwide. In Seattle a major ball is planned at Rank Hall under Hildesheimer Lodge No. Independent Order Sons of the Covenant. The feast honors Esther who saved her people from Haman and the Persian king Ahasuerus.
A burglar broke into the residence of H. Boardman at 316 Columbia Street overnight and stole an overcoat valued at 350. Police investigate the break in and seek tips on the missing item and suspect.
A promotional note from G. O. Guy, a Seattle druggist, extols Diamanda Ice and the Charcot Treatment as long studied, highly reputable method for nervous prostration and indigestion anxiety fatigue. It claims genuine vitality benefits across the body with no artificial strength.
A week of brilliant theatrical successes thrills Seattle audiences. Mia Fiske and Bousa’s band draws full houses despite higher prices. The Grand reports strong business, Pawn Ticket 210 headlines shows, and Third Avenue hosts a lively first night. Miss Jackson shines in violin recital with the Philharmonic Society. The Prisoner of Zenda is slated for three weeks at the Seattle theater beginning tomorrow night.
The article previews William Gillette's Held By the Enemy at the Third Avenue theater with a hospital scene recalling Civil War headquarters and notes Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Grand Opera house as a premier of the winter season. It also mentions A Midsummer Night's Dream at Seattle theater and The Little Minister at Grand Opera house with March openings and touring company details.
News reached the city of the death in Chicago of A J Cross general agent of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. The note also advertises Alaska outfits from Z C Miles and Piper Co.
The treasury department hopes to amend the appropriation bill to fund a temporary life saving station at Nome with $2,000. A Lyle gun and equipment, plus two surf boats, would be maintained.
Lola Williamson was yesterday fined ten dollars by Police Judge Clearge on a vagrancy charge.
Chief of Police Meredith notified theater proprietors that placing chairs in aisles violated city ordinance and must stop. The notice targets safety and orderly conduct in places of amusement.
The Senator and the City of Seattle sailed for Lynn Canal port last night carrying about 160 passengers and freight. John Kelly, newly appointed agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. at Skagway, departed on the Senator to replace F. W. White who was promoted to traveling agent for Alaska.
The Seattle Athletic Club team won four straight games over the Commercial Club bowlers of Portland. The third game was sensational as the halftime score was 148 to 116 Portland. A. C. rallied to win 277 to 260 led by N. Tt. Nelson with 192. Tonight Multnomah Athletic Club bowlers face Beattie Athletic Club on the local alleys.
A meeting of the Seamen's Friends Society decided to reincorporate. Signers of the new articles include Judge Hoger S Greene Ave P lur well D Ward W D Wood Rufie Willard James B. KBaglenon H Hwing Laurelia Dyer Peter G Copp J A Cathcart A O and W Benjamin J J Sloan Louis F Hwift and A Btrauas.
Queen City Theosophical Society in America holds a Sunday program at 6 o clock at the U. W. hall Pioneer block titled The Fundamental Teachings of Theosophy by Mrs Jennie S Clark and a class for Inquirers at 6:46 p.m. Theosophical Society Amanda Lodge meets at 7 90 p.m. with Karma and Reincarnation by Dr W Phipps.
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