04 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1901
Page
1
Pittsburgh reports show steel workers press to resume with unity as 6000 to 7000 valued at McKeesport and Demmler plants. New talks involve Gompers Mitchell White and Schwab as filings predict an end to the sympathetic strike.
President McKinley will be under constant protection in Buffalo when he arrives for the exposition tomorrow. A continuous guard of secret service men, police, or soldiers will accompany him from arrival to departure.
London dispatch reports Lord Hope, husband of actress May Hope, has instructed his attorneys to initiate divorce proceedings following May Hope's recent absence with Captain Strong. The announcement came today and outlines the formal legal steps ahead.
In Kalispell Montana the coroner's jury absolved the Great Northern Nyack wreck train crew of responsibility. A Seattle and Vicinity forecast notes fresh northwest winds tonight and Thursday.
Swiftwater Bill Gates, who fled Tacoma with his young niece under an assumed name, was arrested in San Francisco and confined in the city jail at the Tacoma authorities' request. The missing girl case prompted the arrest amid investigations.
Washington, ID September 4 The director of the United States Mint Roberts delivers a report on Alaska gold earnings for July and August at Seattle showing receipts from Nome Gold totaling 655,367 dollars versus 997,547 dollars in July and August 1900 and noting similar figures for Kiondike gold.
New Yorkers grow cautious about betting on the America's Cup defense as Shamrock Sr. is seen as the closest challenger. Pittsburgh offers the only large wager so far while clubs in New York Horton and Philadelphia await the race outcome and the near even odds for the best two of three series.
Paris reports the French government remains alert to the Franco Turkish dispute and will act within a few days if Turkey does not yield satisfaction. aims to avoid a crisis until the czar's visit. Berlin confirms Germany has not received an appeal from Turkey on the matter.
Six bandits robbed the No. 1 Cotton Belt passenger train near Eyiau four miles south of Texarkana. They blew open the safe with dynamite, stole a large amount of money, and faltered the engine to haul away the loot. Authorities pursue from Texarkana as the thieves head toward Louisiana.
George Fretbath was arrested by Officer Bevan last night for disorderly conduct.
The Navy Department reports the German third class cruiser Wacht Was sunk off Arkona after colliding with the battleship Sachsen. It is not known if there were any loss of life.
In Amsterdam on September 4 the Boers cannot explain the arrest of ex-governor Dr. Krause of Johannesburg on high treason charges. They had regarded him as pro English and had no dealings with him after Johannesburg fell. Mr. Kruger quipped that they might arrest Chamberlain for high treason next.
The council postponed a decision on wooden block paving for streets including Columbia Marion Madison and Spring from First to Railroad Avenues after City Engineer Thomson urged a two week delay. Officials indicated broad opposition to wooden blocks and approved street improvements totaling 112 895 with multiple water mains and sidewalk projects.
Kaiser Wilhelm received Prince Chun and the Chinese expiatory mission at 12 30 pm in Potsdam. Officials note China waives forgiveness for Baron von Ketteler's murder, viewing the visit as a private reception rather than a display of imperial power. The mission aims to exit Berlin soon after the audience.
The Yukon territory is temporarily without a governor as His Excellency travels to Victoria for the chaeques of his wife and child who died in the Islander disaster. The Yukon council can meet only if the governor dies. otherwise all business will be delayed until his return. Gov Kors left Alaska and expected to be back in Dawson about September 7.
C. and McMaster of 821 Fifth Avenue West reported to police that thieves entered the house Monday and stole clothing and a razor.
The Art League Bohemians host a September evening in the Rainier Grand parlors. Mrs. Dunbar reads the latest The Bohemian and a music and literary program will be presented.
The Skagway Juneau cable has failed to provide reliable telegraphic communication since installation. A large government crew hunts the defect, focusing on a break near Juneau to locate the cause.
Seattle's city directory lists 47 142 names this year, up from 24 600 four years ago. Estimated population at 2 percent per name yields 117 855 residents, with 10 000 in suburbs and 107 855 in the city proper, possibly placing Beattie second among Pacific coast cities.
A London dispatch reports the Crown Prince of Germany will undertake a visit to the United States in 1903. The announcement outlines plans for an official tour and potential engagements during the visit.
J B Aull of the Rainier Grand hotel reported a break in at his Lake Washington camp. Provisions, two pairs of opera glasses, and several clothing items were taken from the tent.
Three years after a prospector camp near Moosehide Creek unearthed human bones. Mounted police were informed and buried the remains. A gold watch and chain found with the body are believed to have belonged to Robert Aiten, who is known to have died nearby. The corpse lay unburied until now.
The report shows July and August receipts of $376,580 and $1,893.06 in San Francisco, with year over year declines. Klondike receipts were $4,002,265 vs $10,249,720 the previous year, while August and September show improving totals though still below last year.
Ex Confederate Veterans of Seat and vicinity plan a 7:30 PM Friday September 6 gathering at the Marine Engineers hall Starr Hoyd building to organize a United Confederate Veterans camp for social literary historical and benevolent aims. A Daughters of the Confederacy camp will follow, including mothers wives sisters daughters and granddaughters of veterans.
The city council approved the regular monthly salary appropriation but dropped the $100 monthly pay for Municipal Court Judge George. No member spoke on the matter, and Judge George declined to comment. The finance committee cited dissatisfied administration and noted Judge George also serves as county justice of the peace, prompting the reduction to $25 next week. The council reported revenue concerns but Police Court Clerk Case said nine months ending Aug 41 topped prior periods. Continued on page three.
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