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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1901
Page
4
A trained man killing tiger escaped from his cage in the arena near Frank Bos training wild animals for the Pan American exposition. The tiger was knocked unconscious by another beast and recaptured. Bonavita the lion tamer fired seven bullets at Rajah during the incident.
The Navy orders the battleship Oregon to return to the Pacific coast with a possible Manila call around May first. It will be replaced at Manila by the Wisconsin after its official trial. The Oregon may go to San Francisco or Seattle. it will be overhauled at Bremerton and reach Seattle around June 10.
Chicago March 1 The Chicago Building Material Trades union held a meeting opposing the Chicago Federation Labor stance on the amalgamation plan of the American Federation of Labor.
March 11 reports the California commission denying bubonic plague in San Francisco while a treasury rat's expert panel affirms its existence. Rotary Gage presses to stamp out the outbreak with decisive measures.
The Toledo Carpenters Union has approved a wage increase to eight hours and ten cents an hour with 80 60 cents? into effect May 11. If terms are not granted, about 1,000 workers may strike.
The City of Seattle, Capt. Connecutt, sailed last night for Skagway with 106 passengers aboard. Among them Joan Bigelow leads a party biking from Whitehorse to Dawson. Mrs Aiken also travels with the group, while J M Ruffner heads to Atlin to operate a hydraulic plant.
Capt J C Waldro arrives from Vancouver to oversee construction of river boats for White Horse to Dawson service. Hofins Co buys ai boats towed from Seattle to Skagway for disassembly and reuse. More steamers headed to Skagway and White Horse as White Pass & Yukon Railway expands fleets. Local boatmen say freight rates won’t drop much after Alaska Development Co. losses.
The Pacific Coast Company steamship Walla Walla departed yesterday morning bound for San Francisco with 45 Seattle passengers including 13 Japs. A general cargo of 1500 tons was also loaded.
Commander Booth of the Volunteers of America spoke at the First Baptist church about the group's work. He described the Volunteers as working in society’s gutters to reform thieves, drinkers, abusers, criminals and to save the fallen, tracing five years of the organization’s progress with passion.
Commander Booth supports the local effort as mortgage documents for the Battery Street church are burned after Rev H D Brown delivers a sermon. The secretary A C tee and trustees witness as pledges are destroyed in a ceremonial fire amid the congregation singing the Doxology.
March 11 dispatch reports 4 Hung Thang's Hiness worsening and feared death. Chinese court anxious to return to Pekin. United States signal corps prepared to depart this week. No belief that powers will interfere with Russia in Manchuria.
U S Deputy Marshal Grant of Sitka Alaska arrived from Stella Coom today with a number of insane prisoners. One colored prisoner named Nig created disturbance during transfer to the asylum, showing a strong desire to escape and causing trouble at times.
The Pacific Coast Company's collier Leelanaw called at San Francisco today with a cargo of coal.
Carthage March 11 three notable locals Dr M K B Street Wim Harding and L J Jones faced charges tied to the lynching of Martindale the white assailant of Mrs Brewer in a rural section authorities accuse the trio of involvement in the mob event dated yesterday justice awaits in county court proceedings
In Judge Hella's department a case by Em monda and Reehter was non suited after seeking 118 for four services. Judge Tallman later heard Barah F Umter versus Mr Bhuey over property restitution. Mrs Oates claims a foreclosed property belonged to her and her husband and that the property should be restored with costs charged to the defendants.
The fortnightly meeting of ministers gathered at a Y M C A building addressed by a leader from the Voluntary American organization discussed the group’s work and community efforts.
Steamship Kinfauns Castle with 195 passengers ran aground near Needica after leaving Cape Town. Tugs have been sent to assist the vessel and its crew and passengers amid the continuing salvage effort.
New Whatcom report says Wm Blakesley son of Gen Blakesley attempted to take chloroform around 10 o clock but was stopped by Officer Shelley Jensen and Woody. The crippled son reportedly survived due to their timely interference.
Reports from Barcelona say strikers clashed at Manley Catalonia with two killed and four injured as soldiers were called out. In Madrid a mob stoned a duty office injuring four officials. A youth named Hya at Beat Mar, aged 23, was treated after an incident and held for disorderly conduct.
Washington dispatch notes that General Marton and 57 uniformed men with four officers surrendered, signaling the collapse of the Insurrection in the region near Washington D C. The report emphasizes the collapse and key figures involved.
Articles of incorporation for the Great Northern Oil Company filed in King County and Olympia. Capital stock set at 1 000 000 dollars with 1 000 000 shares. Trustees include RK Stevens Joseph Winship Lyman H Knapp Harvey S Jordan and others. Offices located at 118 Cherry Street.
The criminal court laboriously continues with J A Mosher accused of embezzling about 20100. Trial proceedings include motions to exclude a prosecutor’s associate, affidavits from defense counsel, and counter affidavits from the state. Judge Griffin allows the case to proceed as the defense and prosecution trade affidavits and arguments.
Seattle and vicinity forecast calls for occasional showers tonight and Tuesday. Winds shift from east to south as a result of the approaching system.
Two school boys Lloyd March 1 and Elmer Paton 16 were arrested by Officer Crane at 1 PM for an alleged misdemeanor. Their fathers were notified and went to the station to arrange bail.
March 11 report states F. M. Brown, a Cincinnati cashier, fled to Honduras via Newport and Colle. He plans never to return unseen, hoping to profit. He admits that gambling on pennies and horse racing led to his downfall.
IOUSANDS of yards of fine Nainsook and Cambric Embroideries and Insertions on sale at sea store. Embroideries from 1 to 6 inches wide priced as low as 10 cents, with whole pieces at similar discounts. It is a rare storewide opportunity from a major retailer and may end tomorrow. early hours advised.
For days more the spring sale offers housewares at reduced prices with items like potato mashers and plated tea sets advertised as good value. The text notes discounts on tables and boards though the exact figures are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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