28 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
1
A Daily Tigre report from March states the Copenhagen correspondent says no government official confirms links between Denmark and the United States for four million dollars. The piece notes the denial involves high level inquiries and references potential diplomatic sensitivity.
A fragment notes a discovery in the township east leading to a forest reserve area. The text suggests mounting enthusiasm and potential land protection but lacks concrete details or names for full confirmation.
In a Tacoma court this morning the sheriff and officers described capturing three men believed to be involved with Ed Baker at Murphy's saloon. Defendants Williams and Mackened testified Baker had no involvement, while one witness claimed meeting Baker only on the night of the capture. The case proceeds to the afternoon session.
A protest from Britain objects to a convention proposal addressing territorial issues and oriental matters slated for discussion in Washington. The dispute centers on conditions and the scope of debate, with officials signaling possible revisions before any formal agreement advances.
A violent incident in Luxembourg on March 3 left seven children dead and many injured as a man with severe mental health issues attacked a crowd of youngsters. Police and EMS rushed to the scene as mourning spreads across the community.
Elihu Thomson captain Nes arrived from Valdes early morning. The Valdes News was sent to Seattle. Passengers described travel from Circle City to Valdes with 804 people on the winter trail. Copper River valley spans Prince William Sound to Talkeetna Ridge, 45 000 square miles, blooms June to October with grouse ducks and geese plentiful. Banking interests from Nome to Valdes cited. A mass meeting addressed health sewer issues.
General Fred Funston and his party captured Aguinaldo on March 23 in the Ysabella province of Luzon. Aguinaldo is in custody aboard the USS Vicksburg, and MacArthur confirms the capture. Officials foresee Guam detention with potential transfer to the United States or Guam for safekeeping as the insurrection wanes.
In Seattle at 4 Mercer Street, intruder burglarized the Bunce residence and attempted to steal cash. Owner J A Bunce confronted him, a hand to hand struggle ensued, and the burglar was thrown from the window. Blood spotted the porch. the thief escaped with about 175 to 200 dollars in coins and notes.
In San Francisco on March 2 price action for May wheat shows an opening at 103 1 2 cents and a close at 103 cents, reflecting a narrow trading range for the session.
The Pacific Clipper line steamer Humboldt under Capt Bonnifield will depart tonight from the White Star dock bound for Skagway and Southeastern Alaska. She carries about TM passengers and 1500 tons of freight, including general merchandise and perishables. Passengers include Capt Ralph Smith and noted interior mining figures Frita Klohe and James Rasche.
The quartermaster's department will sell cavalry horses at North Seattle corral next Monday. The animals are unfit for service and will be disposed of to the highest bidder.
Sixto Lopes former secretary to Aguinaldo and longtime representative of the Filipino cause in the United States states that the capture of the great Filipino leader will not alter Filipino policy. He notes there are other leaders as fully capable to carry on. He spoke in Boston on March 2.
A party of Americans set out from Phoenix on Sunday to hunt for mineral treasure on Tiburon island in the Gulf of California. Kittorquera, a member of the party, returned and reports the rest were killed by cannibal Indians. Two Mexican troop companies have been ordered to the scene.
A complaint sworn by Detective Corbett charges J L Mart with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder. The victim Eugene Mayer resides on Yesler Way near Fourth Avenue. Hart will be given a hearing tomorrow.
Police today recovered two amplifiers a toilet set an overcoat and two watches tied to a theft by J H Baverley pledged at Tender Loin Pawn Shop.
In New York on March, Admiral Dewey expresses delight at the capture, claiming it will end the war as enemies realize their leader is captured and abandon resistance.
Lincoln, March 33 Bryan declares the objection to imperialism persists despite surrender of capons in the Philippines. He argues the nation cannot govern an empire in the Orient and uphold a republic at home.
The Gallore' union in Beattie enlarges its reading and writing rooms to serve maritime workers. The expansion will double capacity, helping keep boarding houses in check while the Sailors' union fights shanghaiing and piracy by operators like Jim Turk in nearby ports.
In Lincoln Nebraska on March 28 Gov. Dietrich and J H Millard of Omaha were elected for short and long terms respectively as United States senators. Thompson and others were among the defeated candidates.
Judge Hanford ordered Eben Smith master in chancery to examine the defunct Puget Sound National Bank of Everett after a petition by A. B. Taylor. The bank, insolvent since 1805, had Taylor appointed as agent to oversee its affairs.
Police yesterday reported a James Montgomery as a fugitive on counterfeit checks, but the man differs from the ex Seattle Brewing engineer. Harry Conner, an ex convict, was arrested today by Patrolmen Hubbard and Freeman on suspicion. The Ford manslaughter case was continued today by Justice Cannonedy to a later date.
A captain steals blood money and sails away, leaving behind a case of deceit and betrayal as bystanders watch. The incident centers on a theft aboard a vessel and the evasive actions of the crew leader.
The day lists two marriages Phil H Doll 28 of Los Vejas and Emily A Felits 22 of Seattle plus Evan D Jones 24 and Anna Colder 21 both of Seattle Parker 8 Masters Set Vira M Wellman of Seattle. The Seattle Electric Company tears up Pioneer square switch while cars move from First to Second Avenue via Jamen street and will re lay to match Tirat avenue line. Judge Tallman awarded $612 in an accounting case Langworthy vs Penradlleval va Jaa.
Ed Roberts known as the Skagway Kid and I Kelly will have a police court hearing this afternoon on a single charge of highway robbery. Jeanette Fager sits before Police Judge George this afternoon on a grand larceny charge. No arrests were made from 6 yesterday evening to 10 this morning.
M Moore head of the Pan American exhibition commission suggests a Washington cottage exhibit set apart from the fair grounds. The plan, aimed to showcase a Washington product, has garnered backing from local lumbermen who plan to contribute to the feature.
A stringent bill to regulate and limit public sale of intoxicating liquors has been introduced in the Prussian diet, likely urged by Emperor William. It requires displaying charts on alcohol’s injurious effects in all places where drinks are sold.
In Frankfort on March 28 the court of appeals reversed the lower court in the Goebel murder cases of Caleb Powers and Jim Howard, granting new trials. Powers had life imprisonment. Howard was sentenced to be hanged after the first trial.
Jean Prien petitions for divorce from Chas Brien on grounds of inhuman treatment. They wed at Dungeness in October 1887. no children. She cites pneumonia neglect, demands equitable division of about 5 000 dollars in cash and 5 900 dollars in California Washington and Alaska property.
City plans to introduce a resolution next Monday to lay a water main from Melrose Avenue and Pike Street to Fleet and Winnipeg avenues funded by bonds over five years. The public works board will estimate cost, identify benefited properties, and report Seattle’s share. A hearing is to be set.
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