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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1901
Page
1
In Washington D C on September 2 the Schley court opened with Commander on the stand. Harber testified about picket vessels near Cienfuegos and the Santiago engagements. A finger shaking during cross examination caused an outburst as Rear Admiral Higginson faced a pivotal question and the court debated admissibility.
Ex-judge Loran and ex-Judes Titus agreed this morning to defend Crolwoss as the court appointed them. They cited duty to act amid pressure from friends.
The La Conner Trading and Transportation Co plans to convert Dredger No 1 into a freight boat with a large wheat carrying capacity. Repairs exceed fifty dollars, and work has progressed under the company’s supervision for months, with the vessel bound for service for about a year.
Heavy salmon shipments forced early use of Pier No 1 to handle a load of six thousand cases. Steamer arrivals include PF Starr Vtopte and State of Washington delivering fish from Down Bound to the port.
Tacoma September 21 Judge William H. H. Kean former superior court judge of Pierce county was struck down today by congestion of the brain. Physicians hold out only slight hope for his recovery as he has overworked himself with study in the past two years.
President Roosevelt reached the White House at 9 38 am and began the day with a conference with Secretaries Hby Long and Gage. A crowd of visitors greeted the new executive as Washington welcomed him. Gov Gen Wood later said Cubans will take the reins of government around May 1.
A gasoline ferry between Elizabeth and Palestine on the river blew up this morning in Parkersburg. Initial reports say a number were killed and injured. A later dispatch suggests none killed but three of the injured may die.
Dr Haggett named to the board position left by Prof Reese who leaves for Northwestern for medical study. Haggett, Bowdoin graduate with a PhD from Johns Hopkins, has studied in Germany. Delays push roadway around the university oval and the new building, powerhouse completion, and stone shortages delay work until next year. old plant to be patched for another year. Prof Gould returns to lead preparatory work after summer study in Chicago.
The sale of mining property is noted with Charles Stewart, local Manager for Dodwell & Co., and Capt. John Roberty of the Victorian involved in an undere. purchasers plan to employ a large force next spring.
The Seattle City Railway Co. assets were sold for 560000 at King County Courthouse. George Donworth, for James B. Goldsmith of Schwabacher Grocery Co., bought the property including the Yesterway and Jackson street lines, power house, and Leach Park buildings, amid speculation on final ownership.
Readville report details a series of heats in which Crescus wins the first heat in 2.10?, Abbott takes the second, and Crescus then wins the third and fourth heats to clinch the race.
Secretary Grout of the civil service commission certifies Samuel Wieppert for appointment to the remoyation of assistant franchise inspector. The Madrona Heights Improvement Club seeks planking on East Union street between Twentieth and Thirtieth avenues. The city reports brisk demand for help with 700 men improvable employment, and over 60 vacant domestic help positions. RK. L. Watson and wife take a two week vacation at Oak Harbor as Judge Tallman commits George Seigert to reform. The Chico ties up at bunkers last night and will load coal.
The steamer Tampico repairs on the West Seattle beach with wheel bearing changes and minor machinery work and will sail to Honolulu on Sept. 2 with a full cargo of rain beer and fertiliser. The Globe line’s Meteor is due next in Seattle and will ship cargo to Honolulu. City of Puebla sails for San Francisco with 1900 tons including 7000 cases of salmon and 250 tons of ore and 150 passengers. Walla Walla arrives tonight with passengers and 1200 tons freight. Farallon sails tomorrow for Southampton Alaska with 460 tons cargo and 100 head of cattle for the Klondike from Vancouver. Cattle shipments to Dawson surge as Skagway boats carry livestock and City of Seattle Dolphin and others move cattle. Discovery rumor shifts to a Dutch Harbor Juneau mall contract with Sol Simpson and J M KB Atkinson.
Canton Ohio September 21 Dr Rixey released a statement on Mrs McKinleys condition noting her grief is intense while she is progressing as well as could be expected but cautioned against excessive encouragement at this early date. The latest remark contrasts with his prior report that her physical state was better than in ten years.
At Duethany near Rheims France a vast parade of 140000 French soldiers in full campaign dress marched before President Loubet the czar and czarina. A panic and stampede broke barriers as crowds surged toward spectators leaving several women crushed. The czar saluted as aides in ornate dress accompanied the imperial party.
Robert Pattison ex-governor of Pennsylvania resigns as Philadelphia Democratic city committee chairman after county convention rejected his push to fuse with the Union party Independent Republicans to oust the allegedly corrupt Republican administration.
Reported on Monday the Boers seized a large number of horses and cattle along the Upper Tueus river near Pietermaritzburg. British garrison at Acton Hours is believed to have engaged the Boers afterward, but details are unavailable.
Theodore Halstrom was arrested for stealing 270 from a Washington street bartender who befriended him. The defendant cannot speak English and the witness translated from Swedish. Halstrom will be tried on Monday for petit larceny.
Alden Seaton filed a morning order to prosecute his appeal to the supreme court in forma pauperis. Judge Griffin issued the order.
Chas Mullen an email boy living near Yesler Way east end was arrested by Detective Corbett amid a reported bad habit of tampering with brakes on the Yesler Way car and an accident feared by officials. Ben Sliver a boy not over 12 was jailed for defying school attendance, hoping a few hours in a cell would change him.
The steamer Farallon under Capt Nord arrived from southeastern Alaska last night with one of the year's heaviest salmon shipments. The cargo totaled 10 000 cases from the Peters burg Quadra and Fell canneries and a passenger list of 12.
Rain cancelled yesterday's Spokane Seattle baseball clash. A game is in progress this afternoon. Today is ladies day. Tomorrow two games will be played for a single admission.
The mayor and city councilmen have received an invitation to attend the provincial exhibition and citizens' celebration in New Westminster British Columbia. The event runs October 1 to 4 and will be opened by their royal highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York.
Washington DC announces the appointment of William Ridgley of Springfield TI to be comptroller of the currency in an official morning release.
City Attorney De Bruler issued an arrest warrant for F. C. Purkeypile, proprietor of the "blind pie" near the Great Northern grain elevator, accused of operating a notorious liquor joint in Peatile Larking. Officer Cummings served the warrant. trial set for early next week.
J L Smith a musician living between Third and Fourth avenues on Yealer way was jailed in Seattle for obscene language toward a picture of McKinley at a lodging house near police headquarters Officer Cameron investigated and secured a warrant leading to Smiths arrest and confinement in the city jail
The United States lighthouse tender Columbine, Capt. Richardson, arrived in port yesterday at 4 pm after an extended voyage along the Oregon and Washington coast. She visited Destruction Island and fed lighthouse keepers with supplies, transmitting President McKinley’s assassination news to the isolated keepers.
A petition signed by numerous navigation and transportation firms asks the city to install lights along the Water front between Washington and Union streets and to place a light on University Street bridge over Western avenue to address safety after dark.
In Washington DC Comptroller Dawes approved the plan for reorganizing the Seventh National Bank. Every depositor will be paid in full.
The Olympia Methodist conference tilts mainly toward routine business today with ministers' appointments expected to be announced Monday as the final duty of the session.
An official Union Record statement lists total contributions to machinists strike relief totaling 84,007.10 with payments from many unions including Bricklayers Tailors Barber Bakers and Seattle based groups. The report itemizes each union and its donation, showing broad support for the striking workers.
The army transport Eobert arrived at Arlington dock last night for repairs estimated at 2250 dollars. Repairs should finish around October 10 before loading a cargo for the Philippines. The Dix is due at the port around October 10 to take forage for Manila. Proposals for steamship charters to carry army supplies will be received at 4 PM at the quartermaster's office.
Ed Nolan city dog catcher pursued a large unlicensed dog on Pike Street. The shaggy animal halted to attack and badly lacerated Nolan's arm, despite protective gear. He sought medical attention and had wounds dressed by a doctor.
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