23 May 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
1
At the Pacific Northwest shipyard 1500 machinists struck after demanding higher pay and better conditions. The action halted work with no pay until unresolved demands are met. Ships including the Nome City and Roanoke are operating with freight and passenger movements adjusted. the Pacific Clipper line sells return tickets to Nome and vessels plan departures later in the month.
A confused item notes a May shooting during a justice of the peace case as a spectator was killed after park officials opened fire on a witness. The entry also mentions the last troops leaving Pekin, awaiting orders in the city.
A man named Marion was robbed at gunpoint near Anne Avenue at about o clock. The assailant, described as a large man, demanded money and took $1.6 in cash and a pocketbook with papers before fleeing into nearby brush. Police are pursuing leads from Dr. Marions account and await further details.
A garbled May 23 brief from Mankato Minnesota mentions Jas, former mayor, and references Indian crimin PRanzed and Gen. Sib. The fragment notes a train event with billing yesterday, but details are unreadable.
A cargo of cement is loaded for Stacy and the Goldsborough prepares for a trial run at the wharf. Repairs continue on the Ea St and a government funds plan for Egbert is to steam today. Kimball will soon announce Nome plans while the Garonne delays freight and face return of paid passage.
Hopelodge No 79 IAM reports a strike over wages tied to a 9 hour day starting May 2 1901. Employers resisted the 11 percent raise claiming contracts after April 1 1901. The union accuses employers of misrepresenting the new terms and vows action if printed papers misstate facts.
Reported testimony in Dayton court centers on Chief of Police Meredith and gambler Considine. Crowds fill the criminal court as Considine describes bribe exchanges and alleged police corruption dating back to 1890s.
In the United States court W B Abrams a former well known banker filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Portland Oregon. His liabilities are listed at 290000 and his assets at 279000 with a stated claim of only 11000.
Peter Postell died in Hopkinsville Kentucky from heart exhaustion. He was known as the richest negro in the South with a fortune estimated at 500 dollars earned from a grocery business after the Civil War.
The United States revenue cutter Grant ran onto a sunken reef in Saanich Inlet near Vancouver 10 miles from here while chasing smugglers. The ship is half waterlogged and may not be saved. Wrecking parties with pumps and diving gear head to the scene. chart errors are blamed for the accident. Col. Cutcheon of the treasury aboard was bound for cannery inspection. The crew remained ashore while the vessel sustained heavy forward damage.
One year has passed since Bresci, of a Paterson New Jersey anarchist society, shot King Humbert while the monarch rode in a Rome carriage, an act that shocked Europe.
Incomplete OCR shows a list of individuals with titles such as President and Executive Committee. The readable bits include signatures like Waugh and Wilson, implying an organizational board or committee structure. Further context is missing to identify the group or event.
In London on May 23 belief grows that international races will be postponed at least two weeks due to yesterday's accident. Also on May 23 in Glasgow Shamrock II suffers fire in shipyard mouldings and extra rigging burn, likely delaying repairs to the new challenger.
In Philadelphia on May 23 the Presbyterians opened debate on the Peoria revision with long discussion anticipated. A revision committee report preceded a motion to indefinitely postpone the entire matter, met with applause. In Des Moines Rev J A Thompson of Tarkio, Mo was elected moderator.
The Ohio delegation arrived from Portland at 6 AM and was greeted by the local Ohio Society Mayor and city officials. They toured Point Defiance with Mrs Cushman, had lunch with President Gault of Whitworth College, then departed by Flyer at 1 PM for Beattie.
In North Yakima on May 24, buyers have traded about 9 090 000 pounds of wool in a few days. Prices ranged from 9 to 9 1/2 cents per pound as merchants reported brisk activity and firm demand across the local market.
North Yakima officials approve a contract to macadamize Yakima Avenue at a cost of 10,600 dollars. Work will begin within days.
May 1 dispatch reports 11 cadets dismissed or suspended for misconduct will not have secretary of war Elihu Root reverse the ruling. Reinstatement by appeal to the secretary is assuredly denied according to authoritative statements from Washington.
London official confirms King Edward unharmed after the Shamrock II wreck in the Solent yesterday. No injuries or distress reported to the sovereign.
About 18 members of the Ohio delegation arrived shortly before 3 PM and were welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce entertainment committee. They toured the city by car, viewed the bay from vantage points, and then traveled to Lake Washington aboard a special car to board the Cyrene for Union Bay. Tea for the ladies was arranged at the Seattle Golf Club House, with departure expected after 8 PM.
In Washington on May 23 two Chinese campaign heroes were laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery with military and naval honors. Capt. Hugh Per of the Fifth Artillery died Storming Pekin’s walls, and Capt. Austin Davis of the Marine Corps fell in the fighting near Pekin. Their graves were covered with flowers.
Centralia hosts the annual Sunday-school institute next Wednesday under the Lewis County Sunday-school association.
Olympia May 23 The State Treasurer issued a call for all outstanding general fund warrants totaling 300,793 dollars. The warrants mature on June 3.
A group of longshoremen loading the Farallon at Schwabacher's dock quit work yesterday due to displeasure with foreman Harry Smith. F. W. Brooke of Pacific Coast Steamship Co. completed loading with a new union crew. Secretary Hoyt of the Longshoremen's union and Manager Peabody of Alaska Steamship Co. met to bridge the breach. The Walla Walla sails for San Francisco tonight and the Victorian sails for Lynn Canal ports tonight.
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