25 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
1
In Papaloa on Sept 25 Cadgoss Czolgrosz's father, wife, and brother met with the prisoner who offered no emotion or remorse. Czolgrosz again denied accomplices and faces execution likely around October 2% with no appeal planned. The sheriff seeks to move him to Auburn after sentencing.
A rapid industrial crisis in Europe causes crop failures and stock declines as the continent faces economic strain. Officials warn of broader shortages and trade disruption amid spreading difficulties in production and distribution.
Brief note records that Anton and Mrs Me Aye showed slight improvement after a night of rest. No further details given about condition or timeframes.
Rushed fusiliers attacked Delarey’s headquarters at Duckerafontein on the night of September 1 amid Boer pursuit. Boers recruit gains reported in Sutherland district of the Cape Colony. Cambridge and Oxford enfrent Harvard and Yale in an international track meet at Berkeley Oval. Workman of Cambridge won the half mile as a 19 yard dash result noted.
Passengers aboard the steamship Oregon claim severe mismanagement after a voyage from Nome. They allege insufficient food, unsafe conditions, and denial of passage to the Empress of China, with a death at sea and disputes over berths and supplies.
Vancouver reports the Dawson to Vancouver telegraph line is in operation after a formal opening at 11 am. The inaugural message from Yukon Governor Hoes to his Vancouver attorney discussed significant legal matters. The line runs from Dawson along the Yukon to Bennett then Quesnelie in Cariboo, via the Canadian Pacific route to Ashcroft and Vancouver.
Within 24 hours the Columbia and Shamrock race for the start of a series off Sandy Hook. Shamrock had drydock work and started for Morse shoal, while Columbia is the 4 to 1 favorite. Official measurements show Shamrock II and Columbia with Shamrock receiving a 44 second handicap on the mile course.
The steamship Roanoke under Captain Weaver reached Nome at 10 36 this morning with 207 passengers and 960000 dollars in gold dust. Survivor Owen Jackson of the Unimak Prospectora case testified as James Hardy was sentenced to be hanged.
Edward McArdle a former fireman for Treadwell mines on Douglas Island Alaska, died by his own action jumping from the Dolphin near Port Townsend. Coroner removed the body to Shutterworth morgue. He was about 40, had been drinking from Juneau and tried to obtain morphine before leaping. He laid belongings on a beer keg and walked to the bow. Lifesaving efforts failed. the death is ruled a suicide.
Dr Francie J Gambell superintendent of the reindeer stations in Alaska reports Siberian reindeer brought to Nome are thriving and increasing in numbers aboard the Roanoke today from Nome. He also discusses the revenue cutter Bear and its summer work.
Special to the Star reports a clash in Puyallup Washington as the W C T U parcel booth at the annual fair with prohibition literature. Managers demand removal, women refuse, crowds grow and town faces disruption to the event.
Admiral Hehiey and counsel mourned for Jere Wilson as charts were read. Commander Heiser corrected testimony. Chief Claxton testified about engine reversals to avoid collision. Admiral Cotton recalled dispatches from Schley and orders to coal at Key West and to report Spanish fleet movements.
A Tacoma report corrected earlier claims that federal marshals arrested eight Home Colony anarchists. In fact Deputy Marshal Croeby and two assistants seized three leaders, delivering them to Tacoma under Spokane grand jury indictments alleging the mailing of obscene material via two Colony periodicals Discontent and Clothed With the Sun.
Westward Ottawa reports the departure of the Dul and Duchess of York with a party amid notable popular enthusiasm. The royal train travels toward Winnipeg, while a pilot train precedes it with accompanying officials. In Victoria, pomp marks the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York voyage from Vancouver to the city with a grand convoy and festive electric lights.
The Republican municipal convention in New York nominated Seth Low for mayor, Charles V. Fernes for president of the board of aldermen, and Edmund M. Grout for comptroller. The platform denounces Tammany Hall as conspirators against public welfare and devoted to public plunder.
Deputy Marshal Frank L. Crosby arrived in Tacoma with three anarchist suspects J F E Larkin Charien Geven and James W Adams charged with sending obscene literature. Samuel Bridges and USPO Inspector Wayland accompanied them as court deputy and inspector. Indicted by the federal grand jury in Spokane last week. They were taken to Spokane on the North Coast Limited.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt plans to depart Oyster Bay for Washington next Wednesday to take up residence with the president in the White House.
The Spokane grand jury indicted none of the Home Colony leaders for sending obscene matter through the mails. Federal officials continue efforts to arrest three leaders and expect to bring many colonists into custody.
Victoria anticipates the arrival next Tuesday of Marquis Ito ex premier of Japan aboard the Tosa Maru for his health. The Duke and Duchess of York with their party land the same day, so ceremonies will include the Marquis Ito.
Four China men attempted to enter the country aboard the Great Northern coveriie train near Blaine but were stopped by Police Officers Glass cock and Decker shortly before noon. Five boarded, four were captured. one escaped but is likely to be caught later. The Chinamen will be turned over to federal authorities.
Honolulu and San Francisco datelines report the Home Rule party forwarding a petition to Washington demanding Dole's removal and Wilcox's appointment. They claim Dole is physically unable to perform duties and note Secretary Copper traveling to confirm Dole's alleged plan to realign and seek the presidency for himself.
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