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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1902
Page
3
The Molineux case drew massive crowds as police faced force to clear a packed courtroom. Ex Governor Black for the defense attacked prosecution evidence, claiming blue paper and cyanide poisons as implausible links to Corneh and the murder.
Mrs. Al. Cookingham and Granville Libbey sue John Collins for a one thirty sixth share in the Seattle hotel building valued at 700000. They claim their late mother was deprived of her lifetime share and that Collins improperly possessed the property after Mrs Collins death. Attorneys for Collins call the suit groundless, noting the couple had only a dower interest at the time. The case will be heard in the superior court.
Local Marine Inspectors Bryant and Cherry hear testimony on blame for the collision between the Trader and the Capital City. Watchman Lingard testified he shifted the wheel to port, altering course, while Captains Parsons and Edwards described rounds of whistles and the vessels’ lights. Witnesses from Wiley Navigation Co and Trader’s crew were present as proceedings paused for noon recess.
The Russian ship Lotus with 1213 tons from Australia to Spain lies at latitude 54 north after being deserted following a gale near Cape Horn. Reported by Captain Porcher aboard the Jeanne Cordonnier from Swansea. Castaways’ fate unknown. vessel badly damaged and abandoned August 9 after fierce weather.
Madrid November 10 The Spanish cabinet led by Premier Sagasta resigned today after sustained attacks in the cortes King AlEse asked 24 hours to consider the matter Liberalis expect the king will refuse Sagasta had signaled retirement and party dissension had persisted Also M Howtt 27 died at Progmence Hospital with no known relatives in the region.
President Joan Mitchell says he will not seek or accept election as president of the American Federation of Labor. He believes he can serve more effectively in his current role with the federation.
An earthquake at Tisk in South Russia today left many dead and fifty persons entombed. A large portion of the city lies in ruins.
President Fidel Castro has returned to Havana and received a large ovation as he resumes presidential duties. Revolutionary forces are reported to be in flight. Also notes ships passing New York and Chicago reporting weather and an upcoming play premiere in New York.
The week of prayer at the Y M C A opens tonight with services at 8 pm led by Rev J Dy King on The Virtue of Truth. Other topics include The Breastplate of Righteousness and The Sandals of Peace by local pastors with lectures and demonstrations scheduled through November 9 featuring Liquid Air and talks by Captain Mercs of Brooklyn for the boys.
Hylen, organizing fishermen in San Francisco for the Fishermen's Protective union, reports men he met are eager to join but that now is the wrong time. Most fishermen have gone to Alaska. a large mass meeting is planned for Christmas season to resume the drive.
Policemen Ernest La Count and A G Cameron return to duty after suspensions. Cameron admitted to accepting a present from a notorious woman but claimed innocence. La Count, previously dismissed for taking money from town women, says he merely recovered stolen funds and restored them to a robbery victim. Civil service commission reinstates La Count and Cameron. Former Tenderloin officers now patrol North Seattle and the business district.
Admiral Taylor urges a training ship at Puget Sound naval station to train new recruits, citing San Francisco overcrowding. The report analyzes Washington coal fixed carbon 6 78 percent, lists mines, and calls for more cars to man ships. He also proposes Caribbean squadron plans and new ranks.
The Marine steamer City of Puebla arrived from San Francisco with 92 passengers. The Umatilla arrived at 6 o'clock this evening with 175 people aboard. Bark Maid of Orleans sails tonight for Juneau as supply vessel for halibut fishermen. Passengers on the Santa Ana from Valdes report ice filling Turnagain Arm inlet. Santa Ana carried 116 passengers, 58 of them Chinese cannerymen.
Washington November 1 President George S Baer of the Reading railroad sends a reply to the miners commission statement presented last week by President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers. A copy has been forwarded to Mitchell and will be made public tomorrow if received.
The report lists marriages between Lare Krundson aged 2% and Minnie Lamueteon aged 25 of Dallard, Hen Perry aged 27 and Mary Dergart aged 26 of Heattie, and William Hawley aged 1 and Margaret Hatty aged 32 of Seattle.
Mrs Alfred J La Vigne of New York suburb is arrested on a theft charge after a coat valued at eight cents is alleged stolen from a clothesline. George C Johnson claims ownership and says the coat was found in La Vigne s attic amid a fence dispute and a warrant was issued.
The federal court adjourned Saturday until Monday November 24. A special meeting of local 131 C and L of A will be held at Carpenters hall at 7 26 P M. All members are requested to be present, secretary N Viking notes.
Two defeated Republican candidates K W Grover for justice of the peace and B H Smith for constable of Ballard announce they will contest the election. Grover trailed Lucas by two votes and Smith by one vote for constable with final tallies showing Grover 467, Lucas 400, Smith 464, Zuppe 45. The canvass later showed equal votes for Smith and Zuppe for constable. The canvassing board includes Judge Tallman, Prosecuting Attorney Tenn, and Chairman Gibson.
A communication to the city comptroller prepared for tonight's council meeting reports W A Weed will dedicate a large Green Lake shore tract for park use. He notes a condemnation proposal by the city borders and offers to donate shore land in South Shore and Woodland Park to the city free of frost, excluding a small sawmill parcel.
George F. McDade stood on the rear step of a Fremont Ballard car Saturday night when the crowded coach left the main track near Ballard for a switch. A following car struck his leg, grinding it to a pulp and necessitating amputation near the ankle. He was removed to his Ballard home. Yukon navigation closed November 2, Steamship Dolphin reports 78 passengers.
Streets show a mix of real estate ads and service listings. Listings promote Rainier Beach and Green Lake properties with varied prices and terms, including lots and starter homes. Also offered are moving, cleaning, and storage services, plus furniture, fixtures, and miscellaneous sales from local shops and consolidation centers.
Occasional rain with fresh to brisk winds and high southeast gusts as reported in Beattle and Vicinity. The item lists Wheat quotations and several local business names and advertisements including The Ivy Press printers and a realty firm, with various tradesmen noted.
James Campbell, first superintendent of the Salt Lake division of the Central Pacific, is dead in Salt Lake City. He led construction in 1869 and set a record by laying 10 miles of track in one day. His last residence was Los Angeles.
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