25 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
1
A historic Philadelphia blaze causes chaotic exits as residents flee for safety. Heat and smoke overwhelm buildings, trapping several. Fire department crews battle stubborn flames, while investigators seek the cause and toll. The disaster ranks among the city’s most devastating conflagrations.
A major blaze at Hunt Wilkinson and Co furniture and upholstery in Philadelphia kills 17 and injures about 30. Workers jumped from windows as walls collapsed and smoke hampered firefighters. Several nearby firms suffer damage including Latta and Mulconroy and Vendome Hotel. search later recovered 12 bodies with seven more believed buried in the ruins.
Allen of Nome faces a possible retrial after a court of appeals heard final arguments arguing the conviction was based on circumstantial evidence. The case, argued by ex-Senator John B. Allen and W. H. Metson, may be decided before February.
Wool growers in California and other Western States win a diplomatic victory as the administration abandons the reciprocity treaty with Argentina. The treaty would have cut the wool tariff, reducing duties by a stated amount per pound.
Indicted by a grand jury on October 3 in Tucson is C A Staseforth of Lone Angel for an alleged violation of the Edmunds Act.
Duncan Cree, late chief engineer, contends revenge motive fuels his fight as Chief Inspector reviews the case. He accuses Cherry of orchestrating the dispute stemming from a three year standing, while defending the competence of assistant engineers who signed a letter of their own free will.
The 2014 Nome mining season yields a large output though six percent down from last year. Wild Goose Co alone loses 1.5 million while Bank of Nome and Alaska Bank each ship 16,060. A total private wealth estimate reaches about 4 500 08. Seattle expected to receive the funds within days with district purchases and regional creek yields noted.
A garbled clipping mentions a woman named Minnie Williams and an arrest in connection with a domestic incident. The text is incomplete but hints at a sensationalized local crime note with unclear dates or charges.
Deputy Sheriff Jack Williams left for Harrington six miles west of Spokane on the Great Northern to aid in identifying a suspect in a Ballard saloon robbery. Private detectives connected with the Great Northern are credited with the capture as a witness aided the identification.
The czar sends officers into the Russian interior to buy all available grain stocks. Some see this as signaling fear of international complications. The Turkish ambassador in St Petersburg asks for the exact meaning of the czar’s purchases as the Sultan fears a potential hostile move by Russia.
A petition signed by 167 signers including many State University faculty asks Auburn city officials to establish a boulevard and trunk sewer from the campus to a proposed north shore boulevard with a saltwater outlet. The plan suggests routing the boulevard along the Northern Pacific railroad or a similar lake front path if feasible.
Fair and light winds expected in Seattle and nearby areas tonight and Saturday. North to east wind direction remains light throughout the period with no precipitation noted.
Washington October reports Crowninshield to be warded or placed in command of European station during King Edward's coronation. Admiral Henry Taylor to succeed Crowninshield as chief of the Bureau of Navigation.
Judge Griffin dismissed the divorce bid by Charlotte Crocker after testimony and urged reconciliation. In Mosher v Mosher, Judge Bell granted the divorce to the husband with custody to the mother, directing the child remain under court jurisdiction with paternal visiting rights. Alimony of 19 dollars monthly to the mother was awarded for the boy’s support.
The funeral for Miss Mary Edith Little nurse at Seattle General Hospital who died yesterday will be from her parents home Interbay Sunday at 2 oclock. The body is at Bonney and Stewarts.
The steamer Hating, ashore near Lasquette Island while descending from Skagway, is examined on the Kaquimalt marine railway. Repairs are estimated at 20000 dollars and lay up for two months. The US army transport Benard will not come here and proceeds directly to Portland with troops from Alaska ports.
Robert Huschmidt a Miller Bay farmer across from Seattle was accidentally shot and killed at noon on Wednesday while unloading supplies from a sailboat. He died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, an inquest returned an accidental death verdict. Butterworth & Sons will handle the funeral. Mrs T M Carroll reports a son born last night.
Creaceun, the trotting wonder, broke all mile records for a half mile track yesterday afternoon, running the distance in 2.09 percent. This time is a quarter second faster than his Toledo record from two weeks prior.
Alexander Winton of Cleveland broke all automobile distance records from one to ten miles in Detroit yesterday. He completed a mile in 1:06 2-6, the fastest time ever on any track by any vehicle.
Gimmie Lie pronounces Lee, a benevolent bearded man, seeks naturalization and first papers, but cannot read English well. Judge Tallman refuses voters who cannot read ballots, questions his motive, and, after witnesses cite his eight literate children and civil service exams ahead, admits him for the sake of his growing family.
Alexander P. Vance was found guilty of murder in the first degree with a clemency recommendation. The verdict followed a four hour jury delay after a 6 PM start. The trial featured reconciliation between Vance and his wife, while defense witness Manuel Donette faced perjury charges.
Local notices report the Everett chamber vetoing the plan to build a city dock and warehouse in Everett. Nearby Wal la Walla farmers plan an exchange fair in early November.
Admiral Schley described the July 21 battle and fleet movements in court. He noted delays in dispatches from May and June and testified about coal limits, the Vixen's report, and the decision to move in during the engagement.
The twenty third annual King County Teachers Institute closed at the Methodist Church after a record turnout. Supt W G Hartranft received high praise for organizing the program while L D Harvey and Miss Susan Lord Currier of Skagit county aided sessions. Wisconsin teachers visiting presented L D Harvey with a painting of Mount Rainier after the closing exercises.
Dr. Rixey states the fatal wound was received in line of duty in an appendix to the Navy surgeon general report. The finding is expected to support a pension for Mrs. McKinley.
The tug Walrus owned and operated by Captain Bangs burned to the water’s edge off Meadow Point early yesterday. The vessel valued at £ os 00, secured for $3, no. Fire discovered at 2 am while two miles off Meadow Point. Captain Bangs, his 10 year old son Norville, and four crew slept as flames erupted in the boiler room. They abandoned ship as engines failed to beach it. only the compass and clothing were left behind. The vessel drifted and struck near Meadowroe as the crew escaped by lifeboat.
Brightly stitched misses jackets offered in red shades tan and blue with castor highlights. Priced at 11 50 each.
A window display should be carefully illuminated to show goods clearly. The text argues electric lighting provides shadowless illumination and prevents steamed or smoked windows, implying efficiency gains from electric lighting for storefront displays.
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