08 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1901
Page
1
Sunday reports from Buffalo indicate President McKinley rests well with surgeons predicting no immediate danger and a good chance of full recovery. Medical briefings note X ray plans to locate a back bullet and a powerful X ray team arrived from New York as Mrs McKinley shows concern and later fainted briefly.
Police arrest Alfonso Stults as suspected assassin’s ally. Buffalo reports indicate the president’s condition worsened despite optimistic bulletins. Dr. Rixey and Dr. McBurney posted updates as Roosevelts telegrams to party leaders urged calm while medical teams monitored for signs of collapse.
After talks among Dr McBurney and attending physicians Senator Hanna releases a statement. If the present conditions persist for twenty four hours the patient is likely to recover by human effort according to his doctors.
Frederick Bailey age 11 died yesterday when a cave in of a tunnel being dug by neighborhood children at a vacant lot near 1047 He Place buried him. Lester Boyd escaped with minor bruises as rescuers worked to reach Bailey but he could not be revived. Bailey was son of Charlie Bailey former purser of the Charles D. Lane. The body to be moved from the residence later today.
A cablegram from Willemstad, Curacao, reports the Venezuelan fleet bombarding Rio Macha, described as the first act of the war on the Isthmus. The Colombian legation has received the message, noting the location as Willemstad and Curacao.
Delegates from local improvement clubs met at the chamber of commerce to plan educating the public about the new road law. The chamber will not take sides and a final plan was not agreed, with another meeting set for Wednesday at 11 o'clock to decide on a course of action.
The 10 year old Maurice G Lechey, son of Mr and Mrs M B D Lechey, died yesterday morning at 760 Kin near place. The funeral was held from the residence this afternoon and was in charge of the Collins Sherman Foley Co.
Councilmen Crichton Rinehart James Byers Muldoon Vincent and Benjamin spent two days at the Wenatchee county fair. They call the trip pleasant and say they were treated well. The final night featured a grand ball with delightful entertainment.
Queen City lodge No. 914 Knights and Ladies of Security met on the third floor of the New York block and chose H. P. McGuire as president T. P. Ash tenhagen as vice president Mrs. St. John as secretary Mra. J. Coleman as treasurer Mra. Fred Natland as guard P. C. Donahue as sentinel A social and entertainment will be held at the hall next Saturday with P. McCord named chairman of the entertainment committee.
Herbert Hay, a deserter from Fort Was, was taken into custody by John Huff this morning after several days on the run. He reportedly fled with nearly 9100 dollars in his possession.
A motion in the superior court by Hoyt and Frye, counsel for William Alden Seaton, asks permission for the South Park murderer to prosecute his appeal before the state supreme court in forma pauperis.
A repeated vandal nicknamed Jack the Glasier damaged three plate glass windows on First Avenue. Rainier Hardware at 1191 First Avenue, Seattle Paint & Varnish at 1319 First Avenue, and a Kline & Rosenberg storefront near Cherry Street all bore long scratches. Police reported injuries to windows and pledged severe punishment if caught.
Motorman Fritchey operated car No. 16 which collided with a produce wagon driven by J. W. Conners of 900 Cherry street at Seventh avenue and Yesler way. Conners was thrown and bruised. his wagon nearly demolished. No injuries on the car. the car suffered slight damage.
The Star publishes a regular afternoon edition to deliver the latest on President McKinley’s health. Patrons are urged to note Buffalo time is three hours ahead of Beattie time for press deadlines.
The nation mourns and churches across Beattie Seattle and beyond hold prayers for President McKinley as ministers urge action against anarchic threats. Sermons condemn the attack, emphasize liberty and national unity, and call for laws to protect the chief executive and curb crime linked to saloon culture.
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