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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1901

Page

1

PLOOD DESECRATES SACRED EDIFICE IN VA PULPIT KILLING

In Aness VA Rev W G Breppe was fatally stabbed in his pulpit by George Daniel who objected to the sermon. Daniel rushed the pulpit with a knife. Breppe died after the assault as the congregation cried out in shock. Police and community reaction follow the fatal church attack.

Ole W. G. Breppe Ines George Daniel Pee Daniels Oth Sim Bone Daniel

Hay-Pauncefote treaty pace delays on interoceanic canal

The article notes talks in Washington between officials from Iowa and New York about constructing a canal. It mentions a Hay-Pauncefote treaty giving the United States sole rights to an interoceanic canal and reports diplomatic steps, with the document awaiting government approval and possible signature by the next session.

Ington D. C

Local store theft confessions noted in religious appeal

A young woman confessed to stealing three items from a local dry goods store. She wrote a note with Bible verses and songs asking forgiveness and offering to pay for the goods to ease her conscience.

Sage warns on Northwest railroad merger experiment

Russell Sage voiced cautious remarks during a New York interview about a Northwest railroad combination calling it an experiment that must be watched carefully for potential risks and implications.

New York Russell Sage Northwest

Beattie Founded By Early Settlers On Ai Ki Point

Fifty years ago Beattie began with settlers A A Denny D T Denny John N Lowe Leander Terry D Boren and Dr Maynard at Ai Ki Point The winter of 61 62 saw them living there and the spring moved them to the present site of Beattie The survivors are D T Denny of Green Lake and C D Foren of Cherry Valley The city owes its growth to Elliot Day as a wife for a city and its current magnitude.

Beattie Ai-Ki Point A. A. Denny D. T. Denny John N. Lowe Leander Terry D. Boren Dr. &. Maynard Al-Ki Point Aite Beattle Clatma Ettlers Green Lake C.D. Foren Cherry Valley Elliot Day

Jeffries Favored Over Ruhlin in San Francisco Bout

News from San Francisco reports heavy betting favoring Jeffries at odds of 10 to 4 over Ruhlin for a December 2 title fight. Jeffries weighs 174 pounds and a large national turnout heads to the match, while Ruhlin and promoter Billy Delaney push plans amid local indifference.

Ban Prancisco Ruhlim Jeffries Billy Delaney Jeffrien San Francisco Athletic Club Sailor Sharkey Dee Ruhttin Tentnasadeth Goccuas

Depot Question in Beattie Meeting

A Beattie depot proposal prompts President Malien of the Northern Pacific to offer a meeting by January 10, with potential talks in St Paul if local officials travel. He notes current Seattle depot facilities fall short of needs and outlines the company’s possible plans and constraints.

Malien Northern Pacific Beattice Chamber of Commerce Beattie St. Paul Mellen Seattle

Motive Found in Murder of Mrs Hailey Lena Henner

Police believe a traveling salesman involved with Mrs Hatley is the prime suspect in the strangling death of Mrs Georgia Halley or Lena Henner in Ansville Indiana. A Booneville officer searches St Louis for the man while witnesses place him near the crime scene. Coroner says sufficient evidence exists to arrest a local man in the case, which may be the third or fourth crime by the same suspect.

I Ansville Ind Georgia Halley Lena Rener Booneville St. Louis Hatley Winesses Hailey Lena Henner

Conference Aims to Improve Relations in Northern Lines

The article notes the inability of the parties to take independent action under certain agreements. It cites a joint approach with Great Northern and Pacific Coast, hoping a conference will resolve tensions and satisfy unions. Letters were sent to Mellen and Hill requesting responses. Judge George reviews the Armor Lard case evidence and will decide after consideration.

Northern Pacific Tg Great Northern Pacific Coast Companion Mellen Janes J. Hill The Louie W. Hill Hillw George

Motineux Case Opens In General Sessions Court

Rotand Motineux faces a murder indictment as the trial begins in New York's general sessions court. Ex Governor Hill leads the prosecution. Ex Governor Black heads the defense urging dismissal for lack of sufficient evidence and irrelevance of much of the presented material.

New York Rotand Motineux Lberty General Seresons Court Motineux Hill Mlack

Navy yard debate on using Washington coal

The navy yard faces a conflict over fuel sourcing as officials push to use Washington coal instead of Eastern coal from other states and British Columbia. The Navy Department will conduct further tests and a full controversy statement will be prepared for the next chamber meeting.

Washington Sound Navy Yard British Columbia Navy Department Navy Yard Meikle

Olympic Foundry Burns Early Morning Fire

A blaze destroyed the Olympic Foundry at Eighth Avenue South and Street, with tanks outside at risk of ignition. Fire Friday morning quickly controlled, preventing a larger disaster as water streams fought the flames. About 15 workers lost jobs. loss estimated at $2,606, insured. George Pieper, C W Kruher, and L Lukan led the firm.

Beattie Fire Department Olympic Eighth Avenue Me OU Co Plummer Street George Pieper Olympic Foundry Co C. W. Kruher L. Lukan

Street Cars Extend Route to Yeuter Way Terminus

Jackson street cars began running to their terminus on Yeuter way yesterday after weeks of service only up to South Second and Jackson.

Jackson Street Yeuter Way South Second Jackson

Mefford On The Stand In Meredith Shooting Trial

Andrew H. Mefford, ex police officer and witness to the tragedy, testified detailing the confrontation between Meredith and the Considines at Guy's store. He disputed earlier accounts, saying Meredith was two feet from the show case and reached for his coat pocket as if to draw a revolver, while other witnesses placed Meredith leaning against the display. The cross examination covered Mefford's prior statements, alleged bribe payments, and his role in separating the men, with testimony highlighting inconsistencies among eyewitness accounts.

Police Commission Wever Andrew H. Mefford Meredith Considine Mefford Judge Griffin Enid Considines Meff Guy John Considine John Tom Cudihee Guy's EA Cudihee Conardines Matt Moefford Conmidine Fulton Sullivan Faben W. FF. McNatt Mia

Capt Alwen License Restored After Board Decision

Capt John Bermingham issued a partial ruling restoring Capt Alwen’s license after a 9 day suspension for involvement in bringing a vessel to port. Engineers Duncan Cree’s appeal from license revocation remains undecided as the board reviews the evidence. Bermingham heads to San Francisco tonight. Cree’s fate awaits further deliberation.

John Bermingham Garonne Alwen Bryant Cherry Capt Duncan Cree Alowen Bermingham San Francisco J. Cree

Contracts Bid for All Deliveries Across Routes

Bids for mat contracts covering all deliveries on the Oregon and Alaska routes must be received in Washington DC by December 1. Awards will be made for a four year period beginning 1982.

Oregon Alaska Washington, D. C

Worthy of a Good Cause Volunteers Aid Needy Families

Volunteers of America in this city aim to fill 400 or more food baskets for distribution to the poor during Thanksgiving. Captain G. Thomas, in charge, says the group seeks to remember the needy more generously than prior years and will strive to reach as many families as possible.

America Bald Capt G. Thomas

Thompson raises funds to settle Knights of Maccabees shortage

In Port Huron on November 14, it is reported that Chas D Thompson, the Knights of Maccabees treasurer in default, has raised about $20,000 toward his $60,000 shortage. The plan is to settle without prosecuting him.

Port Huron Mich Chas. D. Thompson Knights of Maccabees Thompson

Court recess as witness urged to refrain from talk

The testimony notes a witness claiming Meredith moved his right arm as if drawing a weapon after breaking free from a scuffle with John Considine and Fred. The account supports Jud Griffin’s statement about the last man being fired as Meredith fell. Court adjourned for noon recess. Mr. McNatt’s direct exam concluded and Mr. Hart requested the witness not speak to anyone during the break.

Mony Meredith John Considine Fred

Seattle Chamber backs civil service reform clash vote

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce led a committee to oppose abolishing municipal civil service. Members include Goldsmith Colman Clise Collins Boone Knox Jones Allison Colman Crane. They warn civil service safeguards efficiency and lower city insurance costs, while abolition petitions exceed 2000 signatures. The issue will be presented to the Merchants' Association and the Bureau of Underwriters with a charter amendment for a seven member standing civil service committee.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce J. 8. Goldsmith Hrastus Goldsmith HM. R. Clise Josiah Collins W. B. Boone Andrew Knox KR. W. Jones W.B. Allison, Jr L. J. Colman C. B. Crane Seattle Merchants’ Association Bureau of Underwriters Chamber of A Commerce Cham

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