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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1901
Page
1
Witnesses recount Ayres being sober before his death while others place him with Mrs Henine in hotel rooms. A papier mache manikin depicting Ayres wounds is shown to jurors as a dramatic exhibit, drawing protests from defense attorney Douglass over perceived jury influence.
McGovern finished training for tomorrow’s bout with Young Corbett and planned a short road run this afternoon before departing for Hartford. Sports writers note trains bring in betting pools with odds at 10 to 1 against McGovern as Corbett prepares for the match.
When the court opened the sheriff was ordered to search everybody present for deadly weapons, enforcing safety during the proceedings and ensuring a weapons-free courtroom.
The council street committee will meet Friday to discuss grading streets on Queen Anne at an estimated total cost of about 250000 dollars. The Queen Anne Improvement Club requested the improvements, echoing a previously withdrawn list from the council. A committee likely will review engineering estimates before ordering the project.
Judge Morse in Salt Lake district court entered a final judgment for the Postal Telegraph against the Short Line in a condemnation case. The ruling concerns the line from Lake City to Cannon station on the Idaho state line. one more link from the Montana state line to Butte is needed to complete the east west chain.
The widow of J F Joffey sues J W Flayden to recover 5000 alleging a grub stake contract. She says Flayden earned 50000 in Alaska and kept only 600 of 5900 due to Joffey’s share. Ex governor Nevis Waite dies suddenly in Pen Colo on November 27.
Pittsburg November 2 The National Organization of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen today decided not to support the switchmen strike that began yesterday. The move signals a setback for the strikers and a likely defeat of their action.
The Clise Investment Co and Globe Navigation Co led by Mr. Clise will occupy nine offices on the second floor of a new block on First Avenue and Madison Street, in a Thanksgiving day move to the Globe offices.
Patrolmen Freeman and Chipman arrested A Perrett and Pat Kennedy late yesterday as suspicious characters. No charges have been filed against them.
Occasional rain is expected with fresh to possibly high southerly winds. Mariners and outdoor plans should prepare for wet conditions and gusty winds tonight.
The fire chief received a letter from the Standard on Co praising the way he handled a call this morning. The letter noted his crew’s prompt action and the company’s tanks arriving at the scene. A check for 26 by was mentioned as a donation to the men’s relief association.
Warrants have been issued for 49 men alleged to have taken part in a riot at Prospect Mill last week. They face charges of riot larceny and assault with intent to murder.
The American woman Misa Vanderbilt-Wackerman, who recently became insane here, is now tranquil and requires tube feeding. She had been untreated for about two weeks, drawing concern from local reporters and medical staff.
A massive blast in the Pemberthy engine room leaves Detroit with a black pall of death as hospitals fill with wounded and dying. Search for victims continues through night. two dozen dead identified or unnamed, with Low water in the boilers blamed for the explosion.
J. H. Hint 4 told police today he was robbed of 45 in Everett yesterday by a man named Hitchcock. The exact nature of the crime remains unclear.
The Puget Sound R Bridge and Dredging Company of Seattle wins the Point Ellice bridge project in Victoria for 92000 dollars. The structure is described as the finest in the region.
Fin ley P. Dunne of Chicago visits with Hennessey aboard the Great Northern private car. They tour lines of interest, Dunne seeking better health, planning a California trip then to Mexico City. Dunne, affable and eager for newspaper work, discusses rent of a city house and meeting Chicago in a new light.
The chamber considers a bill to build a transpacific cable via Alaska, saving three to four million dollars vs Hawaii, with Puget Sound benefits. A Corliss letter urges support for a San Francisco to Manila line and a $10 million cap, with government messages priority and 120 words per minute. Alaska committee backs urging Washington lawmakers to back a 206 mile Valdez to Yukon military road.
London report states William Waldorf Astor confirms he is the purchaser of Battle Abbey, detailing the transfer of property and anticipated arrangements with the historic site in the capital.
Directum the great trotting stallion was sold today for 12100 to the International stock farm of Minneapolia.
A.BB. Johnson, a catler, found $263.40 in the police safe in his name after being picked up by Policemen Wickman and McClure and sent to headquarters to sober up. He had complained his tin box with valuable papers was stolen from a Tenderloin saloon.
In Tacoma on November 21 reports surface of potential disruption to the Pacific Northwest Baseball league. Lee Grim will not return to Portland while former manager McCrothy plans to move to Hutte. McCarthy and others from the Tacoma squad join Thieranu and Tinker with Cincinnati in the National League.
Leo M. Wood, an office boy for C C Parker and Co, was injured when a Madison street car struck a wagon carrying 16 foot poles, knocking them onto the street and pinning his legs. He was taken to Providence hospital with non fatal injuries.
Clement Studebaker, 70, founder of the Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co., died in South Bend Ind after a long illness. He rose from blacksmith’s forge to head the world’s leading wagon and vehicle maker. A past incident in 1886 is noted as a superstition tied to an accident at his home.
Jackson Hansen of 114 Seneca Street told police of a dawn encounter near his home with two men he described as Japanese. He said one flashed a revolver and ordered him to surrender while the other searched his pockets. Hansen knocked the weapon away and pursued the pair as they fled down the street. Police remain skeptical of the tale.
A letter to the Star from a Woman’s Christian Temperance Union supporter urges public focus on unsanitary conditions for women in the city jail. The writer claims blankets are repeatedly stolen, with inmates rigging undergarments to steal multiple coverings, while noting cells are airy and rarely crowded. The piece asserts blanket theft is habitual and defense is not generally the fault of authorities.
Senator Perkins, leaving for Washington, says he is absolutely opposed to admitting Chinese to any American territory. He argues there must be no discrimination in favor of sugar planters who favor white employment over Chinese workers.
The Beattie Golf and Country Club hosts a Thanksgiving day event with a morning men’s handicap 1s holes format from 9:30 to 11:00, featuring three prizes. Afternoon mixed foursomes run 1:8 to 2:8 with two prizes and Mrs. C. D. Stimson presents the Ladies Championship Cup for annual holder until next competition.
An ordinance approved by the city council authorizes the Northern Pacific Railway to fill under its docks on the tide lands east of Railroad Avenue north of Madison Street. The project, valued at about 200000, aims to strengthen the wharves and extend their life, with plans to use stone and reach 30 feet depth around the pilings under Chief Engineer Darlin’s supervision.
T. E. Moses will build a $25,000 flat building on the corner of Seneca Street and Harvard Avenue. Plans are under way by Fehren and Marvin and work will commence soon. Mrs. Claibourne, who recently held flats at Madison and Eighth Avenue, plans a similar structure at Madison Street and Boren Avenue on a double corner lot. The project is expected to surpass the old state and improve the location.
Police report a burglary at the San Fran Cieco restaurant where a pair of pants and an overcoat were stolen. Police urge anyone with information to contact the authorities.
An 11 year old Jacobson boy from Oak Street disappeared yesterday after being seen near his home. Police request information from anyone with details about his whereabouts or last known actions.
The university regents can dispose of 10 acres between Seneca and Union where the public library sits after the state supreme court affirmed. The U S government has contracted to buy a strip for a federal building and will complete the deal with a clear title, allowing sale of the remaining land for the Carnegie library site.
A. Perrell was arrested on vagrancy charges by Officers Freeman and Chipman and appeared before Police Judge George. He claimed he resembles a criminal wanted by many agencies, which he says caused much trouble. the judge released him.
In Fairhaven, Morris Jones va Taxpayers League suit to halt street grade debt warrants set for December 4. Puget Bound Packing cannery to close for winter later this week. Socialist nominee John Cloak opposes gambling and favors strict law enforcement and contract work ban. Fd Smith tried in Ellensburg for Pasco Jack killing. discharged for lack of evidence.
City churches across the region plan union and individual services for Thanksgiving. Catholic observances are limited to red Heart with morning high mass at 8:15, while Episcopal and downtown churches host elaborate programs led by Rev. H. H. Gowan and Rev. W. P. D. Llwyd. The Salvation Army and Volunteers of America prepare extensive benevolence efforts including 900 baskets.
In Victoria on November 27 Marle M. P. assigned the city’s affairs after Earle failed to win his long pending suit against Beattie and International Railway.
There will be no court held all day tomorrow by either Police Judge George or by Justice T. H. Cann.
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