26 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1901
Page
1
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Reports indicate twenty lives lost in the blaze with several injuries. The crash caused an estimated $500,000 financial loss, hit Hunt, Wilkinson & Co for about $250,000 and Henry Cleas for roughly $159,600. William F. Potts & Sons and nearby property owners faced combined damages around $85,000.
A partial list of victims reported dead from yesterday's blaze in Philadelphia includes Dorothy Kramer Martha Baker Margaret Hehden Susan Gormley Harry House H A Sparrow Charles Sparrow Fred Wittington Charles Lands Walter Stearly J B Armstrong Mrs Martha Banks and Mary Mitchell with several unknowns noted among the deceased.
Wade, in command of the South Luzon department, ordered officials to avoid Spanish words and substitute English equivalents in official matter. The directive emphasizes language consistency across communications and records.
A factory in BOMB BENAIX was destroyed today by a dynamite explosion carried out by anarchist workers. The assailants fled the scene and remain at large.
Reports from Sofia claim missionary Miss Stone is dead, with no confirmation in Vienna or Washington. Dispatches from Consul Dickinson and Chargé d’affaires Eddy offer no clear update on her status, casting doubt on the Vienna report.
Four hundred motormen and conductors on five streetcar lines struck in New Orleans this morning. Some cars were run this afternoon. The strike follows the company’s refusal to reinstate a man discharged for fighting.
The Amalgamated Copper Co. reportedly limits production to raise prices, temporarily shutting mines and smelters of the Boston and Montana companies. About 10,000 miners are left unemployed, provoking widespread local anger in Butte where copper industry livelihoods are centered.
Washington officials report Admiral Dewey denied resigning as president of the Metropolitan exclusive social club of the national city. The denial followed speculation in morning papers nationwide about his leadership of the Washington city fete society.
Lieutenant Russell Hazzard, veteran of Funston during the Aguinaldo episode, has been cited for the Medal of Honor. Details describe his involvement with the captured assets and subsequent recognition by military authorities.
Governor Milner of Orange River Colony and the Transvaal spoke urging patience as the war shows no immediate end. He called for calm while tensions remain high in the region.
Georgetown Ky Oct 4 The jury returned a guilty verdict in the Caleb Powers case and fixed the penalty at life imprisonment.
Auburn reports a rumor of murder linked to the suspect’s family after Waldeck Caol fosa, brother of M-Leon, was admitted to the prison today. The visit has sparked talk of relatives connected to the crime.
In an interview from Louia Missouri the governor approves President Roosevelts invitation to sing with a noted woman and mentions a potential Washington visit to Yates home in the city.
John D. Cameron was fined $14 and coath Judge George for assaulting M. N. un-union man in Pa actiate. Bee not even cross-examine the prosecut witness, wern testified that he was walking down Columbia street near Western avenue Thursday night at 6:15 o'clock, when he was attacked by two men, one of whom was the defendant. They pummeled him until cries for help attracted the police.
Harriette BE Cowden aged 3 years wife of Nelson F Cowden died this morning at 1614 Twenty-fourth Avenue. Body lies at Bonney and Stewart's awaiting plans.
The municipal civil service commission opened an inquiry last night into claims that police officers brutalized Albert Dickinson and the Van Kurens at the city jail. Witnesses described blows with a horsewhip and other rough treatment, while officers denied wrongdoing. The investigation, with medical testimony noting bruises, will continue next Friday night.
Col. W J Fife of Tacoma and commander of the Washington regiment in the Philippines wed yesterday in San Francisco to Mrs Mary Dubosce widow of the late Col Victor Dubosce former lieutenant colonel of the First California volunteers.
Philadelphia report quotes London dispatch saying Tammany gains are seen as a sure thing. Ciphered lines suggest strong optimism about party strength in upcoming political moves.
Admiral Schley accepted an invitation to attend a reception and banner presentation in his honor hosted by the Chicago Tea Club, with the event to be held in the city.
Police believe the highwaymen who robbed the Southern Pacific express train here last Wednesday morning are in the city. Authorities say escape is unlikely and no arrests have been made.
Gen Randall and staff arrived by transport Beward today en route to Fort oases ance. The report notes the journey of General Randall and his aides as they proceed to form a department of Col See as hepicts a once.
The steamship Olympia reports Russian seizure of two Japanese sealing schooners Kwat yen Maru and Alyo Maru, with crews sent to Vladivostok. Another vessel, Kiyamoso Maru, drifted in the Bering Sea and was seized. her 23 crew later acquitted.
In Lawrence and Brightman hardware case, Crackamen crew opened the hardware estate and secured about $70,000 in negotiable papers this morning. Authorities are examining the seized assets and pursuing leads.
In Athletic park this afternoon Seattle and Everett high schools battle for the scholastic football championship. Seattle showed line strengthening with Watson at halfback, while Everett, though inexperienced, is heavy and plucky. The game opened with a Palmer kickoff, Everett making a 15 yard return and a 20 yard advance as Seattle battles to halt them near Everett’s five yard line.
The Umatilla will arrive from San Francisco this afternoon. The steamer Excelsior under Capt Humphreys departs tonight for Yakutat Koyak Orea Eilamar Valdes Homer Beldovia and Marina carrying 50 tons of general freight lumber and shingles and 20 passengers for Pacific Packing and Navigation stations.
Public works meeting canceled due to lack of a quorum with Supts. Youngs absent. Chairman Thomson adjourned the session indefinitely. Bids for the Twenty Fourth Avenue South and Rainier Avenue water main were advertised. only one bid was received from James Markey and referred to the engineering department for computation.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the football teams of Vashon College and the State University met on the university campus. Vashon College had just beaten Tacoma High School 8 to 6, while the State University team stood 0 for 4. The kickoff by Humes started the game, and at halftime the university led 7 to 0.
The Steamship John Kimball under Captain Thwing completed its first winter schedule round trip between this city and San Francisco arriving early today with a modest cargo and six passengers. It carried 200 tons of general merchandise for this city and Tacoma and will depart for the south at 2 p.m. The next arriving steamer is the Santa Ana, due next Friday.
Judge Hanford signs an order directing White Star Steamship Co to furnish to Commissioner Bowman the tickets of every libelant, stemming from the September trip of the steamer Oregon. The action names passenger lists and the ship as the defendant in this libel proceeding.
Ninety guests at a New York wedding party in honor of Clarence Carr and Nellie Thomas collapse from illness and show symptoms of poisoning. Authorities investigate suspected contaminant in the event.
The revenue cutter Bear under Captain Francis Tuttle returns from Alaska waters and heads to Puget Sound for winter. Logs from the echo schooner Halcyon recount a perilous voyage. Captain Thomas is believed dead after the Halcyon likely crushed by ice when the ice broke last spring. Bear reached 72 degrees 20 minutes north while tracking Arctic currents.
Beattie bank clearings rise with a total of 8,631,614.61 for the week ending today, compared with 2,625,881.32 for the same week last year. This week's totals are slightly below last week's, with a daily clearance of 644,534.68 and balances at 144.
Water service will be cut tomorrow in the high service district from morning until 3 PM to permit laying new main lines. The affected area covers south of Madison Street and east of Sixth Avenue, through Madison to Pike, and Madison Street sectors from Seventeenth to Nineteenth avenues, with another shut-off Monday.
An incomplete report notes Carnegie urging Americans to unite and support national progress. The fragment mentions Carnegie addressing an audience in Southampton on an October day, highlighting patriotism and collective effort.
H. R. Evans, a salesman, was arrested by Patrolman Glasscock for passing a bad check. He allegedly represented funds at the Bank of Dublin Ireland to Frisc Bros, second avenue Jewelers, and obtained $10 on a check drawn on that bank.
The board of county commissioners leased the Lake Washington ferry boat King County to Geo Bartech and Hih Tompkins for three years. They receive 376 dollars per month for operation and must keep the boat in repair. The board set the schedule of charges and time table and takes the receipts.
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