21 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
1
The long trial of John Considine over the Billing of William L. Meredith neared its end as jurors faced a verdict. After 16 days of testimony and arguments from Fulton and McElroy, the jury of 12 waited through sessions filled with intense testimony and contentious questioning.
Judge Emory charges impartially as court proceeds In the trial of Meredith shooting incident Judge Griffin’s testimony is highlighted The defense argues Considine acted to protect himself while the state counters with premeditation The jury reconvenes after a midday adjournment and hears closing admonitions from Judge Emory
The Tageblatt reports a Constantinople telegraph that the United States seeks the Porte's permission to send an American fleet through the Dardanelles to pressure Turkey over the abduction and continued captivity of a missing American girl. The newspaper doubts the Sultan will grant the permit.
Navy 21 marks the start of construction for the Washington Match Company building today, with local officials confirming the project commencement and site preparation underway.
The Theodore Jackson and Dis D Kor trial continues with a detective finding papers in trunks. A woman claimed titles Senmarenees and princess tied to the Koresha Unita boot founded in America by Cyrus Teed. The sect appears identical to the Theocratic Unity of which the prisoners claim leadership.
Caesar, president of the Metropolitan tank in this city, left for New York to solicit influential friends and funds to repay depositors. Reed sent a telegram seeking assistance and legal counsel from county attorneys as he contemplates acceptance of aid.
A patrol of about 100 men near Villersdorp was attacked as Lord Kiich mandant Buys forces pressed, with casualties not reported. The report notes Boers purchasing captured items during the engagement.
A damaged text fragment references a prince consort and a general attitude linked to courtly conduct. The source mentions a yen like term and a non Wiihatesian stance described as obstinate, with unclear context about actions toward the prince consort.
In San Francisco Mayor Phelan opened the Chinese exclusion convention to protest repeal of exclusion laws and to prepare a memorial to Congress. Ex-Congressman Geary will be present from Western states as organizers plan the afternoon around union labor interests.
Early today an unknown man leaped into a furnace at Schoenberger's villa in Pittsburg. Most of his body was roasted beyond identification, with only the left foot remaining recognizable.
Articles of incorporation filed November 21 show Puget Sound Reduction Co. controlled by the Rockefellers forming the Everett smelter venture with $900. The project moves from Virginia capital to Washington state with B C Butler and S H Brownell listed on the papers.
Washington November 21 Captain Parker counsel for Admiral speaks to questions about the inquiry into his client. He denies that the proceedings cost Admiral Schley immense sums or impoverished him.
Charies C. Jackson, recently arrested on a charge of criminal assault against the daughter of H. Davis of Everett, counters with strong denial and claims blackmail. He alleges the girl lied to her parents to shield herself, and his hearing is set for next Monday before Judge Cann with $1,000 cash bail posted. Jackson also has interests in a match factory in the New York block annex.
Twenty-two miners perish in the Smuggler Upton mine Telluride Colorado from smoke and gas after a fire at the Bullion tunnel mouth. The blaze started about 7 oclock in the morning, dense fumes filled levels and stopes, about half escaped, two or three unaccounted for. The mine’s owners New York and Boston financiers A T Colling and B B Lawrence were away. Property loss placed at 50000 dollars. Miners Federation vows to prosecute for safety lapses.
Los Angeles Nov 21 In addition to four dead and four injured in the crash of peasants attempting on the Santa Fe near Needles the following casualty list was provided today Dead HB Hernhart barber Walter Davorgue Walter ter Bam Brown waiter Injured W Fair HH Webb Otto Barse Tony Laveen Mente Mop ton Harry sae lame HM Owen J HM A a Webm ant FP Breenson right ankle and left wrist strained and bruised Pasadena W L Pranklin slightly bruised Mrs BH HM Gibbin Oakland Cal
In Washington on November 21 a courtroom scene showed many women not noticing the defendant Ida Bonine as she sat calmly and smiled. The assistant district attorney opened his remarks urging jurors to ignore sentiment and proceed without sympathy for the defendant. He described friendships ending and Bonine's repeated attempts at reconciliation with James Ayres Jr.
Nov 1 Belgrade reports allege King Alexander and Queen Draga quarreled violently. The queen fled to her boudoir after a sharp confrontation and needed medical help to survive. Public anger rises over 2,090,000 francs drawn from public lands without parliamentary approval, fueling anti-dynastic sentiment amid alleged assassination attempts.
Washington reports Captain Perry of the battleship Hewe notes Panama is quiet with transit and telegraph lines open. Colon remains under Liberal control with no changes overnight. Commander McCrea of the Machias enlarges landing force guarding the railway and telegraph network.
Maynee Arnold also known as Mary of Washington attempted to end her life at dawn after a drunken spree. Companions saw her collapse, Dr Carroll treated her until stable, this being her second such act in a year following carbolic acid ingestion in British Columbia where self harm is criminal.
Central News dispatch from St. Petersburg confirms the death of Lyof Tolstoi the renowned Russian novelist in London on November 221.
Washington November 21 archbishops of the Catholic church opened their annual meeting to discuss hierarchy affairs. The prel ates met in executive session and it is understood topics include inland metato ne issues and Catholic society matters.
Citzen Rush, a Whatcom businessman, arrived in Seattle and identified the dead robber as his half brother Dixon Rush. The deceased, born in Essex County Ontario, was 26, educated and wealthy, with a mercantile career after moving to Whatcom four years ago. Coroner Hoye may hold an inquest, then burial follows.
The West Point academy defeated the University of Pennsylvania 24 to 0 yesterday securing a decisive home victory. Army's win came in a game marked by strong defense and efficient scoring drives led by the offense.
Columbia defeated the naval cadets 6 to 5 in a hardly contested football game at Annapolis yesterday.
Craig Blake who led the Cree uprising last spring is holding secret seances to rouse his tribesmen to renewed war in Guthrin Oklahoma.
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