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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1901

Page

1

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Day of N D C Proceedings Reveals Schley Court Testimony

In the Schley court, Raynor questioned Chadwick's protest on lampooning Schley and discussed Cienfuegos’ blockade and the Merrimac. Witness Staunton said Cervera was in Santiago on May 2. the Havana office noted this, not transmitted to Schley until the evening. A heated exchange followed over coal chart attempts, with Lemly accusing Raynor of interruptions while Raynor denounced the accusation as false. The session adjourned early for lack of witnesses.

Schley Raynor Chadwick Santiago Omander Staunton Star of Admiral Havana Cervera Lemly

Gall Them to Account Over Attack at Puer-Loye

Report mentions an assault last Sunday involving a German cruiser and notes police and public action. Chancellor Von is referenced with a demand for satisfaction and retaliation surrounding the incident in Ot 12.

Puer- Loye Age Venesurla Von

Dis Debarr Hearing Resumes On Theodore and Laura Jackson

The Dis Debarr hearing resumed in the morning with Miss Crossdale testifying about yesterday's session and remarks concerning T Jackson. At the conclusion she was held under twenty dollars as a witness, signaling the Jacksons may face further proceedings in October.

Theodore Laura -Dis-Debarr Crossdale Seasion T Jackson Jacksons

Delegates Depart to Pan Congress From Mexico City

Washington dispatch reports states delegates leave Mexico City for the Pan congress. The trip's aim is to show the United States is not land hungry and has no dream of conquest. The conference will focus on trade relations and arbitration of disputes between nations.

Washington D. C Mexico Cental South America

Torpedo-Boat Fleet Suffering Epidemic At Sea

Portsmouth dispatch reports an epidemic affecting the torpedo-boat fleet. The destroyer Vulture was discovered suffering illness during patrols, with crews monitoring the spread and safeguards being implemented.

Portsmouth England Vulture

Dimick Trial Nears End in San Francisco Mint Case

The Walter N. Dimick trial, chief clerk at the San Francisco mint, concluded at noon on two minor counts alleging misappropriation of government funds. The major charge of a $20,000 theft remains untried.

San Francico Cal Walter N. Dimick Dimmick

Million in Flames Cape Town Fire Report

Cape Town fire destroyed the Colon Mutual Assurance buildings last night causing an estimated loss of 1.6 million dollars. The blaze drew emergency crews and prompted investigations into the cause and extent of the damage.

Cape Town Colon- Mutual Assurance

Garonne and Lane Cases Set for Hearing Next Week

A court decision note states the hearing for the Garonne and Lane cases will be held next week. The text appears garbled with missing names and dates, but the key action is scheduled judicial proceedings following October 16.

Garonne En D. Lane Sean

Sheriff in a Muddle Seizes Port Town Sailors

Tacoma October 12 In habeas corpus action by three sailors arrested at Port Townsend for desertion from the German ship Peru Judge Hanford orders Sheriff Hammond to bring the prisoners before him next Tuesday in Seattle The arrests were made without a warrant leaving Hammond in a tense position as the United States marshal has habeas on.

Tacoma Port Townsend Peru Hanford Hammond Seattle Havis Gibeen Avi Archaslower

Jurors Drawn for Considine Trial Set for Nov 4

The November jury panel was drawn this morning. Seventy five extra jurors were drawn from Judge Emory's department in contemplation of the Considine trial, which is scheduled for Nov 4.

Emory

Rhodes Suffering From Gout Not Heart Trouble

London reports Cecil Rhodes suffers gout not heart trouble. Financial briefs note Seattle bank balances at 395,935.24 with 148.03 available. Clearing activity for the day amounts to 4,410,994.45.

London Cecil Rhodes Seattle

Miss Hecker Champion in Woman's Golf Title

Miss Hecker of Short Hills New Jersey captured the women's golf championship by five up and three to play defeating Miss Herron of Cincinnati. The match concluded today in clear, autumn conditions with Hecker securing the title for this season.

Short Hills N. J Miss Hecker Miss Herron Cincinnati

Reading plan to print McKinley memorial speech

Supt Hartranft orders many copies of Will H Arn splendid speech delivered at the Armory for McKinley memorial services. The aim is to enrich the county reading program for pupils with a valued historical document.

Hartranft Will .H. Arn Armory Supt

Thief Steals Trousers From Funeral Home Room

One thief in Seattle stole more than expected by rummaging a fumiting room at Butterworth and Undertaking. Light checked trousers were taken from the deceased’s room and reported to Officer Carr.

Seattle Butterworth Carr

Mission meeting for China Inland Mission members

Arrangements are made for Rev. Horace W. Houlding and other China Inland Mission members to attend First M. and M. church tomorrow at 3 PM. The event aims to inform and involve children with missionary work and to encourage participation in the Christian field.

Horace W. Houlding China Inland Mission China

Episcopal convention delays marriage divorce debate and bishops

In San Francisco the Episcopal convention adjourned the marriage and divorce talk until Monday. The house of deputies will act on confirmation of newly nominated bishops in executive session. Dr. McKim of Washington proposed a three-bishop, three-presbyter, three-laity standing commission to address capital and labor relations and offer arbitration services if desired.

San Francisco Episcopal Convention House of Deputies McKim Washington, D. C

Boheepers Captured by French Column in South Africa

London dispatch reports Commandant Boheepers captured by French's column after six months eluding British pursuit. Cape Town tallies Lotter shot at Middleburg for defying Kitchener and martial law tightens. Other rebels face execution life terms and various penal sentences.

Boheepers Cape Town Lotter Cape Kitchener Middleburg South Africa Vryheld

Mayor Humes Acts to End Machinists Strike

Mayor Humes orders a citizen arbitration committee to resolve the machinists strike. Ex-Gov McGraw chairs with C J Smith R H Lindsay J B MacDougall and D E Frederick to meet Monday at 11 am to seek an amicable settlement quickly. The move aims to prevent further city and trade harm.

Humes Hoe McGraw the Star

Missionaries to China to Speak at Plymouth Church Meeting

Thirty foreign missionaries now in Seattle en route to China will hold a meeting at Plymouth church Monday evening under the local Union of Christian Endeavor. Long service from 7 45 to 9 00 with Rev. H W Gilchrist introducing the speakers.

Seattle China Plymouth Church Mth Union of Christian Endeavor H. W. Gilchrist

Schafer Fined by Judge for Civic Path Violation

A judge this morning fined Schafer, identified as a teameter, for driving on a bicycle path, with penalties related to the violation and accompanying costs.

Schafer Teameter Coats

County Notes on Spokane Avenue Bridge Staffing

County notes report the Spokane avenue bridge over the Duwamish river will cost $3 per day from the start of construction. Arthur Parkhurst was hired at per month to oversee duties around the county hospital and will manage ambulance operations.

Spokane Avenue Duwamish River Arthur Parkhurst

Mammoth Dry Dock Opens New Algiers Station

The Mammoth Dry Dock Co will start at Algiers Louisiana this month with a 17 600 ton capacity dock the largest in the world Designed by Clark and Stanfield two English builders It will provide a fresh water docking station capable of handling the largest warships and costs exceed one million dollars The dock will sit high in the water freeboard nearly eight feet and is claimed to be nearly unsinkable by the designers

Timore Ita Algiers Algiere Navy

Chief Cook Presses Sunset Co for Nugent Fire Probe

Chief Cook of the fire department writes to the Sunset Telephone Co superintendent asking for an investigation of Central’s conduct the night of the Nugent house fire. He hints delays may stem from more than the girls at Central and cites possible suit for personal loss if faster service could have cut the alarm time.

Voice Central Sunset Company Nugent Cook Fire Department Sunset Telephone Cong Nugent House Fulton James Nugent Sunset Telephone Co Central Telephone Exchange Sands A. C. Sands Star Ree Keats Reas

Election of Supervisors in King County Districts

Today the annual election of road supervisors is held in King County districts. Ninety nine supervisors are to be chosen with outcomes often unknown until votes are tallied. Polls are at school houses, results may take days.

King County

Girl in trousers Nell Pickerell faces theft charge

Nell Pickerell, a masculine dress wearer, is accused by Joseph Harris of stealing 42 in cash. A warrant was sworn yesterday and served by Detectives Warbee and Tennant. She spent the night in a police cell and was released on $60 bail with trial expected early next week.

Nell Pickerell Wex Joseph Harris Pike Street Nell Warbee and Tennant

Floral tribute from Colman tenants for Gustave Hahn funeral

Tenants of the Colman building offered a floral tribute today at the funeral of Gustave Hahn an 11 year old son of A Hahn the building janitor The boy was popular with tenants and his death leaves Mr Hahn childless as his other son drowned in Lake Union last year.

Colman Gustave Hahn A. Hahn Mr. Hahn Lake Union Labout

House Robbery Target on Thirty fourth Avenue

The home of T. D. Norman on Thirty-fourth avenue and Norman street was burglarized while the Norman family was away. A thief entered through a bedroom door, rummaged rooms, and stole jewelry a child's bank and a coin collection. Two gold watches were left behind.

T. D. Norman Thirty - Fourth Avenue Norman Street Norman Sounty Annr Hala

Green Lake Petition Seeks Nine New Street Lights

A Green Lake resident petitioned the board of public works for nine additional street lights at various spots, arguing darkness endangers pedestrians. Engineer Thomson said action awaits a city tax levy in about two weeks, with lights likely by January.

Green Lake Board of Public Works Thomson Water and Lights Youngs Holt & McGuire Prospect Street Queen Anne Avenue Seventh Avenue Twentyfourth Avenue Rainier Avenue Pacific Bridge Co Cedar River Sunset Telephone Co J.D. Curtis Eleventh Avenue Jefferson Street Seattle Electric

Five Divorce Decrees Granted by Judge Griffin

This morning Judge Griffin granted legal separations to five couples in fault cases. The divorces listed include Jemily Jorgensen from Martin Jorgensen, Hannah Cedar from Andrew Cedar, May Landermilk from J D Landermilk, Mollie Wright from John Wright, and Ls Williams from Mary E Williams.

Griffin Tallman Tey Jemily Jorgensen Martin Jorwensen Hannah Cedar Andrew Cedar May Landermilk J. D. Landermilk Mollie Wright John Wright H Willams Mary E

Melancholy Man Removed to County Jail After Bay Attempt

Robert Walker, who tried to end his life by jumping into the bay, has been moved to the county jail for detention. Dr. Laddlow examined him and authorities believe he is suffering melancholia. Walker, born in Toronto, is nephew to H. McFwen, a Tacoma merchant.

Robert Walker Walker Ladlow Toronto H. McFwen Tacoma

Ships and repairs pace Seattle harbor activity

Hark St James completed a salmon cargo at Oriental dock and heads to Maine with 66 000 cases, 30 000 from Beattie. Skagit Chief to the ways Monday for repairs and winter run overhaul to Bremerton. Norwegian bark Capa from Tacoma to load wheat for Norway. Greyhound relieves City of Everett on Everett run. City of Everett laid up for end-season boiler wash. Clara Brown laid up with broken piston rod. City of Aberdeen placed on Tacoma run. Mary DPD Hume sails West Seattle ways for extensive winter refit after Alaska season.

Hark St Norway Greyhound City of Everett Everett Weassel Clara Brown Willey Navigation Co City of Aberdeen Tacoma Mary Dpd Hume

Poultry Exhibition planned by Seattle association

The Seattle Poultry association gears up for its January exhibition on the Pacific coast. Judges M. W. Browning of Ogden Utah and F. W. Hitchcock of Denver Colorado will oversee the event. Breeders from the Pacific Coast and British Columbia plan to exhibit as the secretary orders 200 more coupe for a total of 400 owned by the group.

Seattle Poultry Association Pacific Coast M. W., Browning Ogden Utah F. W. Hitchcock Denver Col Pacific Coast States British Columbia Association

Clerks Prepare for Annual Ball at Ranke Hall

Clerks ready for their annual ball next Tuesday evening in Ranke hall. Members worked hard to ensure a successful event with fine floor, music, and program. An enjoyable occasion is anticipated.

Ranke Hall

Reception Honors Rev Hugh Gilchrist at Westminster Church

A large crowd attended a reception at Westminster Presbyterian Church last night for Pastor Rev Hugh Gilchrist and his wife. Mrs. Gilchrist has just returned from a summer visit in the East.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hugh Gilchrist Gilchrist East

Pleasant Surprise at James A Sexton Post 107 Event

The James A. Sexton Post 107 G A H members enjoyed a surprise organized by the Relief Corps last night. Women hosted refreshments and a musical program followed by informal dancing. Speeches were given by Comrade Beadley of Millergaan and Kielschmidt of Sexton Post.

James A. Sexton Relief Corps Beadley Millergaan Kielschmidt Sexton Post

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