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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
1
A crowded train carrying Italian immigrants departs New York bound for the West, detailing a graphic scene of mangled humanity that horrifies observers and sparks public alarm about transportation safety and immigrant plight.
A head on collision of two heavily loaded passenger trains near Seneca, Illinois, last night left 11 dead and 64 injured. Immigrant and Continental Limited trains suffered severe damage, with crews and physicians rushing to the scene from Detroit, Adrian, and Peru. Rescue efforts hampered by flames, coroner’s inquest ordered, and victims transported to Peru and Adrian hospitals.
The city of Hartford buzzes with boxing talk as Ty McGovern faces Corbett this afternoon. Both fighters weighed in at 126 pounds and appeared in prime condition, with Brooklyn terror still a topic of conversation.
A report from Turkish officials states that renowned missionary Miss Stone and explorer Mme. Tsi ka are both dead, with details yet to be confirmed.
A morning blaze destroyed a block of factories owned by the National Enameling and Stamping Co in New York. One night watchman is missing, believed killed in the fire, with reports of extensive water damage and the area heavily damaged.
The state department reports a cablegram from the Panama consul stating Colombians are fighting along the railway line. Captain Perry of the battleship Iowa says a decisive engagement between insurgents and government troops is being fought near Buena Vista.
Early morning at 725 Bellevue Avenue North Hed Robber broke into the Teed Ter rear and entered EL Gute’s room described by Mrs. B J Dean’s residence. A 10 year old niece and a girl named Marjorie confronted him. he fled down stairs and out into the street. Police were notified but no clue was found.
Tom Palmer an 11 year old boy in a pitiable state with epilepsy was found on the streets by Detective Bam Corbett and brought to police headquarters. He was fed and given a new suit by Corbett. Last night several boys contributed and he was sent home with care.
Crowds of 1560 plus ideal weather saw Washington and Idaho football teams take the field at 1 pm. Captains Gibb and Huntoon spoke briefly, pledging a hard, fair contest as students rallied behind the squad with an intense campus pep rally. The teams prepared for kickoff amid strong anticipation.
In a rough first half at 1 22 to 2 o'clock Washington leads Idaho 5 to 4. Gardner punts to the Idaho 16 yard line, Corbett advances on a kick and is knocked out but returns. Huntoon carries for a touchdown but no goal is kicked.
In a morning game at Athletic park the All-Club aggregation defeated the high school team 6 to 0. First half featured exciting runs by Bogle Bogie and Kinnear with Wasson scoring a touchdown. Second half focused on kicking with Eagle and Ayerst delivering solid runs while Gardner and Humes umpired and Wright refereed.
The Green Lake Improvement Club moves its meeting to Friday night due to a prior hall booking on Saturday. A Brooklyn Improvement Club committee will attend to discuss ward division. President Charles A. Duke urges full member attendance.
This morning at the Armory a game between Seattle Camp 69 W. O. W. nine and Company D Washington National Guards ended with a victory for Company D by a score of 11 to 0.
Car No.8 of the James street cable line ran into a Rainier beer wagon on Second avenue this morning and was knocked from the track. The car was loaded but no one was injured beyond a severe shaking up. Traffic paused for twenty minutes while connections and the car were repaired. The wagon suffered no damage.
Albert Tate aged 25 drowned on the Snoqualmie river north fork while on a log boom about seven miles above the falls. His brother tried to rescue him but could not, due to slippery logs and shifting footing. Tate, a member of Camp 69 W O W Seattle, will be buried under the order’s auspices. funeral Sunday at 2:30. inquest by Dr. Chamberlain, Snoqualmie, found accidental drowning.
The eleventh annual Firemen's Relief Association ball attracted about 2000 people including city officials and business leaders. Wagner's orchestra provided music. Chief Cook and wife led the grand march at 8 PM. About 35 dances and extras filled the long night. over 1900 tickets were sold and the relief fund benefited from ticket sales and patrons.
Two relief trains carrying the injured from the Wabash wreck reached Peru early today. About half have been admitted to the hospital, and at least six of the injured are expected to die.
The eleventh annual hall of the Seattle Street Railway Employees Association opened at Rankes hall with a large crowd, 1200 tickets sold. Decorations of flags bunting and plants enhanced the gala event as attendees enjoyed a well run dance into the night. The committee on arrangements included B L Marek D M Dingwald and Kaufman with Professor Willson as floor manager and a list of floor committees led by KB M Burnett James ONeil T B Vincent and others.
Geo R Dedman of Skagway debunks a sensational Alaskan rumor claiming a thousand men would seize Yukon power. He says the Order of the Midnight Sun never existed and the tale began from a San Francisco press man fabricating news after overheard bar chatter.
Stuart Do Young, longtime Louisville treasurer, killed himself yesterday afternoon as details of a substantial cash shortage in his accounts were disclosed. He had been gambling on the races.
In Chicago on November 28, the University of Michigan football team defeated Iowa, tallying a decisive victory over the Iowa boys. The win showcases Michigan's strong offense and solid defense in a challenging midwest matchup.
The November jury of the superior court was yesterday excused permanently. Judge Griffin granted them honorable discharge and thanked them for wisdom, perspicacity, fidelity, sobriety, impartiality, justice, patience, seal and unwearying devotion to lofty public-service ideals shown during the month.
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