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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1901

Page

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Hwab Attacks Inionism On Mayli Schwab Remarks

A partisan speech by C Mayli Schwab, president of Billie I Trust, criticizes inionism and outlines a plan to amalgamate Tastee Mr. Schwat to form a protected, single consolidated trust. He argues for a deep clearing house approach to unify industries while preserving individual company operation and warns on labor organization costs under a protective tariff context.

C. Mayli Schwab Billie i Trust Schwat Deep Clearing House

Public Works Motions And Petitions In Seattle Denied And Approved

A series of petitions faced decisions with some denied and others approved. Rejected were J R Taylors road way in Kidd addition and permission for the railway to lay two tracks across Jackson street at Railroad avenue. Other items approved include cement sidewalks on Eighteenth and Twenty first avenues and water mains on multiple streets with costs ranging from about 1 200 to 8 100.

Seattle Electric Co James Street Broadway Yakima Avenue Yakima Place Thirtieth Avenue Dearborn Street Judkine Street J. R. Taylor Kidd Seattle & Montana Railway Co Tackson Street Railroad Avenue Epighteenth Avenue Mercer Howell First Avenue Walla Waite Twelfth Avenue East Madison Pontius Nineteenth Avenue Yesler Way Twentieth Avenue Holgate Twenty-fourth Avenue Hill Twenty-third Avenue East Marion East Harrison Valley Street Queen Anne Avenue Fifth Avenue Prospect Street Harvard Avenue East Union East Pine Harvard Fourteenth Avenue Malden Avenue East Thomas Street Highland Add Walla Walla End Faust Madison

Everett Holds Annual School Election

May 11 in Everett voters go to the polls for the annual school election selecting one board member for a three year term and the board secretary for a one year term. Both current incumbents are unopposed candidates.

Everett Board of Education

Relief Expected as North Sends First Train to Jacksonville

In Jacksonville Florida on May 11 rumors place 100 regular troops replacing state guards. The first relief train from the North is anticipated to arrive tomorrow.

Jacksonville Fla

Pope's Health Alters Centenary Mass Observance

A Vatican note states the Pope is unable to attend today’s high mass marking a century of the noble beliness due to health concerns. The event’s commemoration remains focused on the achievement and its legacy within the church.

Trial in Southern Luzon official corruption case

The May 11 trial of a tartermaster of the Thirtyeth volume who faced charges of regularities in the commissary act near Tayabas ends without a verdict. Proceedings continued with no loss reported on either side.

Luzon

Town Story Debunked On Rhodes Premiership Claim

Town notes a May 11 report claiming Ceel Rhodes would become premier is denied. The item clarifies no official appointment or government change has occurred and urges readers to rely on confirmed statements.

Town Ceel Rhodes Prem

Public Works Petitions Reported On Street Improvements

The board heard petitions from Automati and Sunset for erecting poles and improving streets along Summit and eighteenth avenue. Residents were notified and paving along the summit area was ordered for further consideration and possible completion by Beattle Electric.

Board of Public Eighteenth Avenue

Mother Jones Plans NYC Campaign for Servant Girls

Mother Jones, long active in organizing servant girls, will visit New York City to extend her cause. She expects to enroll about 100,000 girls in the effort.

Jones Wilkes Barre New York City

Milwaukee to host national charities conference in 1903

The national conference of charities and corrections votes to hold its next gathering in Milwaukee in May 1903. The decision was announced from Washington, D. C. on May 11.

Washington, D. C National Conference of Charities and Corrections Milwaukee

Judge grants new trial for Joe Davis in robbery case

Joe Davis, found guilty of robbery by a jury, was granted a new trial by Judge Griffin this morning. Edwardes, charged with a related offense, remains unable to plead to the charge. Thos. Murphy, charged with grand larceny, has entered a plea May 11.

Joe Davis Griffin Has Edwardes Thos. Murphy

M'Kinley Seeks Support From Grand Army Veterans and Ohio Delegates

Presidental party arrived in Del Monte at 2 a m and was joined by Ohio delegates. Ohio congressmen attempted to join in Redlands but were blocked by full hotels. In San Francisco Gov Nash and Ohio guests to be welcomed at Palace Hotel by California-Ohio society and attend a mortgage burning event by Mission lodge of Masons.

del Monte Cal Ohio Redlands San Francisco Nash Palace Hotel California-Ohio Society Mission Lodge of Masons

Naval welcoming fleet to greet McKinley in San Francisco

Two of the largest U S battleships, the Iowa and the Wisconsin, plus cruisers Philadelphia and Adams and torpedo boat destroyer Farragut, will anchor off Howard Street Wharf on May 15 to greet President McKinley. Revenue cutter McCulloch joins, recalling Manila Bay and Santiago battles, with day and night lights amid the harbor pageant.

San Francisco McKinley Towa Admiral Caney Wisconsin Howard Street Philadelphia Adams Farragut Pacific Coast Bearde H. McCulloch McCulloch Heratif Fred Manila Bay Santiago Cuba

President's special train arrives Monterey for two day visit

Early this morning the president's special train reached Monterey California for a two day stay. The party dined and rode the 17 mile drive in six in hand tally ho coaches while reception committees from Monterey and Pacific Grove greeted them. A thousand schoolchildren showered flowers along the decorated streets as the party toured.

Monterrey Cal Hotel del Monte House of Entertainment Monterey Pacific Grove

President at G A R meeting with California veterans

People from the surrounding area flocked to glimpse the nation's chief executive and cheered as he traveled from Del Monte. At 3 pm he met the G A R veterans in Pacific Grove in a closed session, escorted by National Guards of California Troop C. The session ends at 4 pm with a brief speech planned at the floral pavilion in El Carmelo park.

del Monte Pacific Grove

Riot Engulfs Detroit After Tax Dodger Criticism

A May 11 Detroit riot saw about 10 000 men and boys clash with mounted and foot police. Five officers and 12 citizens were injured by bricks, cobblestones, and trampling hooves as police enforced a street crowd ban targeting Tom Hawdin who has been vocally attacking tax dodgers.

Detroit Mich Tom Hawdin

All Ablaze Across Monterey and Pacific Grove Decorations

Elaborate holiday decor fills Monterey and Pacific Grove with blazing colors and flower strewn streets. Cypress arches line Del Monte to Alvarado as schoolchildren scatter blooms for the presidential procession. If the president attends church tomorrow he may visit Pacific Grove, home to the region's only Methodist Episcopal church.

Pacific Grove Monterey Old Town del Monte Alvarado Street del Monte Hotel Pee Wee

Thieves Prowl Admirals Lodge In Los Angeles Robbery

Robbers entered Admiral Melville's apartments in Los Angeles while he was away and stole $600 in cash left in a grip. Secretary Wilson and Col. Charles A. Moore also suffered intrusion. Officials suspect organized theft rings may be involved, but no solid evidence confirms it yet.

Los Angeles Cal Mey li Tel Admiral Melville Wilson Charles A. Moore Aho

Hawkins Sentenced to Ten Years for Attempted Rape

D. W. Hawkins was sentenced by Judge Griffin to 10 years at hard labor in the state penitentiary for attempted rape of 4 year old Ladle Dodges, following a March 21 assault. No new trial was sought. Hawkins claimed intoxication. The judge called the offense the most repulsive he had seen and pledged no leniency.

D. W. Hawkins Little Ladle Dodges Griffin State Hawkins Nquor

County Treasurer Auctions Delinquent Tax Certificates

This morning the county treasurer publicly auctioned a large batch of delinquent tax certificates totaling about 15000 dollars. The event drew several bidders and highlighted overdue municipal revenues.

Baron De Ginzberg Foresees Attempt on King Edward

Baron De Ginzberg in New Haven claims Britain will face a terrible event within days, hinting at an assassination attempt on King Edward as he lectures and raises funds for the Boer cause.

New Haven Conn Baron de Ginzberg New England Great Britain Edward

Maybury to Seek Governor’s Help Over Riot

Detroit mayor Maybury plans a mass meeting to urge the governor to remove the police commissioner whose actions against single tax speakers led to a riot last night. The rioter and crowd fear further trouble as the speaker announces another appearance tonight.

Detroit Maybury

Meteor to Race Shamrock II on Clyde June 7

Glasgow report says Kaiser Wilhelm's Meteor will compete against Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II in the exhibition regatta races on the Clyde June 7. The meeting of the exhibition regatta committee disclosed the upcoming match and venue details.

Glasgow Exhibition Regatta Committee Kaiser Wilhelm Sir Thomas Lipton Clyde

Another Splendid Building Replaces McDonald Block

The McDonald block on First Avenue near Madison Street will be replaced by a six story brick building. Silas Munro of Frederick, Nelson & Munroe and Robert A. Beater of Seaver & Co are partners in planning the new structure.

McDonald First Avenue Madison Street Beattle Silas Munro Frederick, Nelson & Munroe Robert A. Beater Seaver & Co Kirstave

McDonald Block Sold for 60000 in San Francisco Deal

The McDonald block changes hands in a San Francisco sale with MelDonald as owner. Buyers plan a tall new structure to rival Stevens hotel and fill floors with furniture. Attorneys prepare notices of vacation to tenants this afternoon. Tenants face immediate displacement as work starts. Stores include Simon Pree Columbia Grocery and Thedinga Hardware in the old building.

Seater Wild Munroe Simon Pree Columbia Grocery Co The Thedinga Hardware Co

Death of Capt. W. W. Smith Nova Scotia nautical adviser

Capt. W. W. Smith died suddenly in Halifax. He served as nautical adviser to the Dominion government and was a prominent maritime figure in the region.

Tialifax W. W. Smith Dominion Government

Resignations at Martimore & Ohio Board Commented

New York reports May Oleitt announced President J. J. HM of the Great Northern and Chartes J. Tweed have resigned from the div of the Martimore & Ohio road.

New York Oleitt J. J. HM Great Northern Chartes J. Tweed Martimore & Ohio Road

Victoria Officials Tour Seattle for City Development Ideas

Mayor Haywood and City Engineer Topp with Victoria councilmen arrived by steamer to inspect local waterworks, dredging plants, shipyards, and a pumping station. A luncheon and tours followed with remarks from councilmen and visiting British guests as they plan to return home tonight.

Haywood Topp Victoria City Ftosalle Tdea Ely Council Chamber of Commerce Eity Butler Heattle Thorson

Sultan Rebuffs Constantinople Demands on Posts

The sultan sent a third note to ambassadors demanding immediate suppression of foreign post offices and reiterating emigration charges against foreign officials. Ambassadors returned the note to the porte, causing a partial cessation of relations between the ambassadors and the Turkish government.

Constantinople Ates Porte Turkey

Casualties Report From Pretoria Civil Action

Reports from Pretoria say 28 killed and 14 captured with 183 others surrendering since the 6th. London wires also note wounded totals and ongoing casualties in the engagement.

London

Portland Beattie Leads Tight Racing Versus Seattle and Spokane

In a pair of afternoon games Seattle and Portland clash as Beattie eyes a tie for first with Portland if victorious. A Tacoma tied duo risks standings if Beattie loses and Spokane wins, altering second place dynamics.

Portland Bea Crow Poemoe Beattie Tacoma Beate Spokane

Green Lake School House Plans Prepared for Bids

Plans for the new Green Lake public school are completed with specs to be drawn for bidders. The structure will be a frame building with 12 rooms and a brick basement. Expenditure will not be less than $20,000.

Green Lake Publi School

Editor Cayton to stand trial for libelous articles in police chief case

HM. BR. Cayton editor of a weekly pet faces trial May 21 for libelous writings about Chief of Police Meredith. Judge Griffin set the date this morning. Prosecuting Attorney Wait 8. Fulton is expected from Washington before that date, and the case will be taken up soon after his arrival.

Meredith Polce Norman Margeson People’s Theater Seattle HM. BR. Cayton Griffin Fulton Washington

Buttner Arrested in Seattle on Embezzlement Claim

W M Buttner arrested by Detective A W Crane at M M Smith 115 Seventeenth avenue and held as a fugitive from justice. A Seattle lawyer allegedly blackmails him over his past while a $28 debt to a defunct brewing firm sparked the Omaha case. Sheriff Powell of Omaha to escort Buttner back for trial. John Powerl, Omaha sheriff, to arrive late this afternoon to return Wim H Thutter for embezzlement.

W. M. Buttner Powell Omaha Seattle A. W. Crane M. M. Smith Seventeenth Avenue Meredith Buttner Crane Butt Dennyway Muttner Duttner Bis John Powerl Eredith Wim. H. Thutter Nebraska

Exhibits Shipped to Buffalo From Three Cities

Three carloads of exhibits were started for Buffalo last night from Seattle Tacoma and Spokane. The forestry exhibit will follow later. The displays include agricultural horticultural fisheries mineral taxidermy and related items.

Buffalo Seattle Tacoma Spokane Ieter

Opium Haul Uncovered by Seattle Customs Inspectors

In South Seattle a barn on the Duwamish river concealed opium stashed under a manger in a zinc box. Inspectors Brinker Loftus and Delaney caught an expressman with 685 pounds of opium and 400 cans aboard a wagon bound for the barn. The haul, worth $5850, was seized and the driver jailed. he claimed no clear ownership.

United States A. Brinker Fr. P. Loftus Thomas Delaney Brinker Loftus Delaney Comax HB. C Seattle Duwamish Expres Expressman Wm. Wilson Custom House Wilson U. S Kelfer Mitten Star

Snow slide horror at Sunrise City claim seven lives

Reports from Sitka and Skagway note a smallpox outbreak on Sitka Island with 38 cases and 50 total, while a March snowslide near Sunrise City killed M. M. Hogan R. Lane Fred Shackleford R. L. A. Graham and Hank Willoughby and the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Frost. Frank Flaharty escaped to warn others and the death toll includes administrators for Hogan Lane Shackleford and Graham.

Sunrise City Dodwell & Co Victorian Skagway Alasa Moore Sitka Killisnoo Dick Lane Pred Shackleford Gil Devoe M. M. Hogan Hank Willoughby Lane Graham Plaharty Grayam Frank Flaharty Flaharty Silver Tip Ireland R. Lane Tulare Cal Fred Shackleford Providence R. L. A. Graham Wis H. Willoughby Hogan, Lane, Shackleford Grayum H. A. Smith W. L. Frost

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