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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1900
Page
3
A Hastings woman known as Katherine Morley alias Carrie Mastings was found dead in a shack at 640 King Street this morning. An autopsy will determine cause as Coroner W. Mowers investigates possible non natural death amid notes of heavy drinking and despondency.
King Oscar of Sweden to visit Brockholm. Seven business houses destroyed by fire at Pana Illinois yesterday. Heinrich Kuperow German statesman dies in Berlin. Harry Shepherd of Troop Six Cavalry dies in Pekin. Fire 720000 dollars in Sullivan Indiana business district yesterday. American Steel Casting Co plans consolidation. Viny of Kober and Frmbdhing of Peete 1 destroyed by fire yesterday. David BR of New York undermines democracy at ring field yesterday. Secretary Long to make political speeches on Western trip. British steamer Hoetiius IX disabled 700 miles from Barbadoes. Lora Alverstong with late Baron Russell as lord justice of England. Wisconsin battleship averaged 12.4 knots on return from trial. Prof. F Max Muller corporate.
Congressman Cushman delivered the keynote at a Seattle theater event to a large crowd after a torchlight parade. Local leaders including John Lectively and Wal Humphrey introduced him while supporters issued praise and a gift followed the speech.
In Wilkes Barre on October 14 Mrs. Margaret Jones told police a thief who robbed her chicken coop dropped $909 before fleeing. She says the man will be arrested if he calls for the money.
Widespread interest in Seattle and Washington shown nationwide as letters arrive at the post office for descriptive material and climate data. Today's mail includes messages from Monetta Arkansas East Rupert Vermont Boggs West Virginia Philadelphia Bancapelie and Wy. One man seeks to start a paper box factory. a woman requests housework at a weekly wage and a ticket out west.
Two masked highwaymen robbed a Bunker saloon on Firat avenue south at unknown hour this morning. They took $5 from the till and searched five patrons without seizing further valuables.
An Alaskan earthquake struck near KadiaK Island on October 4, lasting about five seconds. The KadiaK, in nine fathoms of water, felt the shock as movable objects rattled and a boat trembled. Captain Haven, in a nearby anchored craft, was awakened by the tremor that was felt across the island.
Elleworth Plumstead, a noted character delineator, will entertain Y M C A members and guests tomorrow night. The Detroit Free Press praised his performance describing an uproar of audience reaction and heartfelt sympathy at the program. The article notes strong encore responses and highlights his final number “When Fern Sang First Hazel.” An admission fee will be charged to the general public.
A gossip filled bulletin notes Renton’s road election chose William Richmond as supervisor by a large margin. It reports speakers Rogers and J T Ronald addressing audiences in Ellensburg, Henry Smith and John Briggs nominated for Jews and Frank Haight Gee, and Oregon Republican visits in Tannen. It mentions the Aryan Club fire in Rein, Democratic marching uniforms, and the registration drive with nearly 17 000 voters expected. Republicans plan an Auburn rally with Cushman and Bohively as speakers.
A former Senator A Shire general of Only Survivis Texas, Reagan, driven by the romance of a cousin of J ew, travels 1 000 miles to Richmond to wed Miss Ellen Crawford a cigarette maker after finding her photograph in a cigarette bag. The story details their alleged courtship and voyage.
In Pretoria on October 1 a Transvaal committee began investigations. Netherlands railway head testified that his line burst to hinder British advances. Reports say a storm wrecked a steamer offshore. Rail communication north of Standerton has been suspended since Thursday amid Boer attacks rumors. Lord Roberts praised by Buller as service ceases.
Ed Laramie, a Kiondiker, was robbed last night at a Tenderloin resort. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses.
Ramaker Music Co. 416 and Avenue marks 25 years in business and invites the public to compare piano prices with fire sale quotes. The Jewett piano is in stock alongside other models.
Census data shows 78 American cities reporting populations above fourteen thousand nine hundred, highlighting urban growth patterns and rank ordering among mid-sized locales.
In Cherkay Creek Kentucky on October 16 a beekeeper Jerael Carpenter moved his hive into a shop area and angered local bees. The insects charged his horse causing it to bolt while the beekeeper was chased by the swarm back to his home, delaying a honey sale at Ericson's Colman bike.
Police notes report Nick Cook linked to an arena hearing with Judge Cann Lake on a charge of larceny from a Pal market. William Kelly, 18, arrested for shoplifting pennies from Hetophills grocery on Pike street after robbing the store. $3 found on him. Body of D J Steffan shipped for interment. health ordinance hearing pending before Judge Cann.
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