29 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
1
Advices from Constantinople say the Sultan fears assassination and will exclude all persons from the Yildiz palace precinct, tightening access around his residence in Istanbul.
A man passed a bogus ten dollar gold piece at a Snohomish bar last night. Agent Bell and police searched for the clever suspect who bought a drink and fled down Second Avenue. The bartender alerted authorities after spotting the fake coin. A confrontation occurred as the suspect drew a revolver and ordered the bartender to mind his business.
Theo dore Wallert, who murdered his wife and four stepchildren at Arlington Minnesota on August 20 last, was executed at Henderson at 1 08 o clock this morning. The priest began a prayer but the lever was accidentally jerked and Wallert dropped through the trap, dying in 13 minutes.
J W Clise of Seattle to erect a four story structure on First Avenue and a five story plus basement block on Post Street for William Nottingham of Syracuse. Max Umbrecht is architect. Italian renaissance design in light pressed brick with terra cotta trim. Six stores planned on each street and upper floors for offices. Leigh Hunt's paper to have offices there.
Atchison dispatch reports a court order gagging officers from speaking to reporters about police news. Chief Meredith will handle all department news releases. Dolly Biderback of Mount Pleasant chose George Wooda over a $199000 estate she forfeited by marrying him. She is a niece and heir to the county. Mrs Wilkins opposed the match and has adopted another heir.
Early morning blaze gutted the Frye Bruhn and White stables at No 914 First South, trapping several occupants and horses. Rescues were made from upper rooms as two men escaped by improvised blankets, with catastrophic losses to animals and gear. origin deemed incendiary amid chaotic scene.
The Colombian minister Senor Silva formally filed a memorandum with the state department proposing United States absolute control over any canal across the Isthmus of Panama and a perpetual lease of the necessary territory. If accepted this would dissolve the Panama company unless it sells its rights at a reasonable price.
Greenville Georgia March 20 three men were set for hanged for separate murders. A scaffold was prepared for the triple execution. John Turner obtained a last moment reprieve to pursue a governor appeal. Lawrence Choice had his sentence commuted to life. Miles Cureton received 90 days respite.
A burglar gained entry to John BE McManus at 1614 Eighteenth Avenue last night. W W T Martin who rooms there saw the intruder in his room and sprang from bed to startle him. The burglar fled through a window falling about 16 feet to the sidewalk but escaped. Police are investigating.
Manila March 19 Aguinaldo held a conference at General MacArthur's headquarters with native leaders invited to discuss the Philippines situation. They favored American rule and urged Aguinaldo to acknowledge U.S. supremacy. Five natives were hanged at Fort Malate for the murder of Archibald Wilson, water works superintendent, justified by robbery motive.
By order of Chief of Police Hamacy Ben Landis confessed horse thief will thereafter have a bodyguard. Landis's confession led to the Feat er gang being rounded up and if Landis dies the state's case against the gang would fall. Landis is out on bail.
The torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough arrived from Bremerton and moored at White Star dock. Engineers report engines overhauled after prior issues and private trials are planned at Al-Ki point once coal is secured, with the official trial set for Monday on a course possibly between here and Tacoma or offshore.
In Manila Admiral Remey and Secretary Long exchanged cablegrams about Aguinaldo’s capture. Navy officials reportedly rejoicing more than army circles which call Funestone’s act a mere successful scouting performance.
Negotiations with Denmark on the sale of the Danish West Indies have progressed to a stage where a treaty is likely to be signed and the United States will acquire the islands.
Samuel Philby of Tacoma declares he is a great grandson heir to the Holden estate in England. Holden died in 1409 and a will was found claiming a value over 40 million dollars. He contests claims of Broadbent and other Maryland and Virginia families not directly descended.
Brig. Gen. Kobbe reports the surrender at Sumulac Mindanao of nine officers and 166 native men with 187 rifles and shot guns. Prig. Gen. Hughes notes the surrender of Alikpali and Ruiz with four guns at Mambutao. Fulton’s command loses two guns to Col. Beatt while two soldiers die and four wounded. In Manila 12,000 natives take the oath of allegiance to the United States at San Vicente south of Tłoeca.
In Cincinnati on March 29 a 11 month old child of John Odomoritz crawled into a basin of hot tea and was severely burned. The infant was taken to the city hospital where it lies beside its mother who is dying of consumption.
Washington March 29 The president appointed Ed win M Shepherd to rear admiral Kossuth Niles to commander and Richard M Hughes to lieutenant commander.
Seven hundred boys from city anti cigarette leagues gathered in Association hall to hear speeches and awarded gold and silver medals for best talks against the habit. In Memphis, John Shaw, charged with assaulting a 12 year old girl near Lucy, faced trial as deputies guarded the courtroom to prevent lynching.
A Minnesota legislature bill, likely to be signed by the governor, would make smoking a cigarette a misdemeanor with a fine or punishment. Legal challenges are anticipated on grounds of constitutionality and personal liberty if enacted in May.
A crowded preliminary hearing before Justice Cann focused on the meaning of grafting in the Cayton case against Meredith and Cayton publisher of the Weekly Republican. Prosecution and defense sparred over libel scope as crowds pressed into the city hall court.
Robert Wickes, a Maryland dog enthusiast, kept a large kennel and hosted a canine orchestra with accordion, violin, and other instruments. The dogs crowded the dining room, whined in approval, and joined in a lively performance, especially reacting to fast tunes like the Trader's Hornpipe.
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