27 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
1
Judge Lemly clashes with counsel over records leaks as Captains and Lieutenants recount dispatches and orders. Testimony shows Schley urged to Santiago and reliance on picket lines, while accusations of leaking records spark tension in the courtroom.
Secretary Cortelyou arrived this morning with no valises said to contain papers of the late President McKinley. Mrs. McKinley’s condition was reported improved, though friends fear Cortelyou’s presence may worsen her distress and risk a collapse.
London report says the first race for the America's Cup unsettles English contenders. The Shamrock and Mabie yachts rest at Meir moorings as Columbia shows minor mainsail changes. Lipton remains confident of winning the cup despite the start controversy.
About 175 passengers from the steamer Oregon plan suits for damages after overcrowding and food shortages during the voyage. They may file in court this afternoon seeking roughly 710 dollars each, with attorney Wm. Mar Be of Martin Joss Griffin firm representing the group.
A group of 14 Minketers left New York for the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal church. The trip was aboard a palatial train across the continent, with all expenses paid by Morgan.
Proceedings continued this afternoon as several individuals accused of attempting entry into the country faced hearings before U S Commissioner Wiefer. Authorities pursue conduct surrounding the alleged border intrusion.
The M Kinley National Memorial association was incorporated in Canton Ohio to erect and maintain a memorial to the martyred president by popular subscription Judge William Dayte named president as McKinley’s lifelong friend and adviser.
The committee reports seven dollars collected toward defraying expenses of the McKinley memorial exercises. All interested are asked to bring subscriptions to the chamber of commerce rooms.
A fire in Fort Worth Texas gutted most of the McCloud business district. Loss estimated at about $100,000 with a single major blaze causing extensive damage to stores and nearby properties. Firemen battled the flames as alarm spread through the downtown area. The cause was not immediately determined.
Washington dispatch details President Roosevelt facing housing crunch as he prepares to occupy the White House with eight relatives and staff. Only five sleeping rooms exist, prompting use of basement storeroom and billiard room for extra beds and consideration of subletting the Olney residence on Rhode Island avenue.
George W. Brower aged four died suddenly in Seattle last evening. The body was taken to Duttherworth's morgue for clearance before shipment to Broncog ich. Brower had come to the coast seeking health.
City of Seattle harbor news states Capt Connell awaits a Dawson crowd delay cause unclear. Read as Emil Bijock 21 and Lydia Wentjac 21 of Seattle plus Ballard residents Owen 1 Nelson, Harold Reed Gould 27 and Bertha Freeman 21, Alaska names Frank Thorn 41 and Elinor Ingersoll HM.
R Dumas brings an action against the city and the Seattle Electric Co to recover 1600 dollars for property damage caused by grading on Almy street and Hast lake avenue.
Under the influence of Nquor Joseph Powell was thrown from a Cedar Street car at First Avenue and Cherry Street at 7:08 this morning. He was removed to Seattle General Hospital.
The street committee of the city council meets this afternoon to decide on paving with wooden blocks on Yester Way, Columbia, Marton and Madison streets between Fleet and Western avenues. It will also consider Councilman Murphy’s proposal to build boulevards along the government canal from Westlake to Fordney streets.
William Bee Bites, new comptroller of the currency, opposes the sub treasury system and backs a United States bank akin to England's Bank of England. He argues funds should be mobilized for commerce and circulation eased, though he doubts immediate greenback retirement.
Washington Sept 27 The construction board of the navy department finalizes its yearly recommendations to the secretary urging a large naval buildup. The plan requests two battleships two armored cruisers six 2000 ton cruisers six gunboats and ten light draught gunboats three colliers one transport and one repair ship.
Czolgusz, the Auburn assassin, is in Auburn prison awaiting his October 28 execution. He will be under constant guard, see only a priest, and was carried from the train after a collapse as locals pressed for his fate. The crowd clashed with officers at the prison gates.
The article notes a time limit expiration for the Frink and associates electric road project. An extended time was granted but the extension via a city resolution is deemed ineffective. The council may seek a legal amendment to authorize the extension, with a bond forfeiture risk discussed but unlikely.
The late general body will be guarded indefinitely by regulars with one sentinel on duty at the vault day and night until a permanent mausoleum is built. The War Department assigned Company C Fourteenth Infantry under Captain W S Piddie Jr to guard the body. The detachment includes many sharpshooters and has recently returned from the Philippines and China.
The British American league committee in Victoria plans to send several hundred Beattie delegates to meet the Duke and Duchess of York and Cornwall. Part of the group will depart Tuesday morning and the rest Tuesday evening. They will seek flexible steamship tickets for a return trip and arrange for port departure via morning or evening boats due to charter limits.
City council committees plan sessions at City Hall tonight to discuss installing better fire protection for Queen Anne Hill and to review a potential contract with the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society to provide care for home residents.
In a waterfront riot Sept 27 a mob of strikers attacked two special {"eee"} aboard a ferryfront. Herman Kamiete and Jack Wilson were shot and seriously wounded.
In Victoria B C on Sept 7 a mass miner exodus is reported as river and Atlin districts show few paying claims and only a handful of workers remain. Widespread shortages in provisions force hundreds to leave. An Oriental dispatch notes the death of the Marquis of Shotal, former ruler of the Rinkin islands, in Tokyo three weeks ago.
William Richardson was caught in the act stealing an umbrella from a First avenue saloon by Officer Mayon. He was arrested and charged with petit larceny.
Rev. Mr. Matthews of Jackson Tennessee preached on Practical Christian Work at First Presbyterian Church last evening. A large audience attended the service.
A new administration signals a shift in White House social life after mourning. The McKinleys kept a homey tone with simple hospitality while visitors and dignitaries were received without pomp. Presidents Roosevelt and Cleveland eras hint at a return of New York society gaiety and debutante events under new leadership.
Chicago report states Mrs George M Pullman, daughter-in-law of the Pullman car inventor, was granted a divorce by default after proving her husband’s desertion and infidelity. Mr Pullman remained in California and filed no answer. Alimony set at 1000 dollars yearly.
Nela Peterson was bound over to the superior court by Judge George for trial on larceny from the person. Bonds were set at $1000. in default he would be committed to the county jail. Peterson allegedly lifted $40 from Jack Johnson in a room over the Dawson saloon while the victim slept.
Union machinists react with mild mirth as Moran's non union crew struggles all summer to repair the vessel and render it seaworthy.
An excursion party of about 25 left Seattle this afternoon at 1 15 on the Northern Pacific bound for the Walla Walla fair. They will return Monday.
The King County Teachers Institute program was completed and sent to the printer. The institute will be held in this city from October 21 to 25 inclusive.
Invitations issued for a matinee recital by contralto Mrs Anna Selkirk Norton and Mrs L J Van Ogle at the Grand Opera House on Monday after Pac Sept 20 at 2 20 oclock.
A county Medical Society has recommended to Mayor Humes filling the board of health vacancy left by Dr. Emer Heg’s resignation with doctors T. M. Harrison Charles B R Ford and Alfred Raymond.
Will not discuss Judge Noyes and Geo V Borechenius who last spring served in Nome and resigned claiming unjust dismissal. He returned on the Senator that night and refused to offer further remarks about Judge Novag.
In New Orleans a thief Jules Gettridge fled after brass theft from a railroad watchman. He fired at pursuers, hid in a fertilizing factory loft, then in a storage tank. Police flooded the tank with water and sulphur to force his surrender. he was finally captured.
Funeral services are scheduled in Paris for Prince Henri of Orleans. Details remain scarce but the procession is expected to draw members of European royal circles and officials. Further announcements will follow regarding time and attendees.
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