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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
4
The chamber of commerce likely to settle the building question at today’s meeting. A committee reviews leasing a site at First and Spring Street with a preferred plan to form a building committee. The proposal suggests investment from stockholders and space to be rented prior to construction.
The Seattle Baseball club will meet the Hotel Seattle Thursday evening to elect officers for the association. J.J. Fox, a prominent businessman, has been mentioned for the position. A number of supporters are in favor of his candidacy. Prospects for the coming season are bright and Dugdale is confident that an exhibition game will be held. A hot pennant race is expected as neither team will have a walk away.
A strong exhibition by the university and Seattle team yesterday afternoon saw student players claim top honors. The feature was the standout pitching from the university’s new man, and another game is set for Saturday at Athletic Park.
A Seattle merchant reveals Oregon pine shipped to Buffalo as Oregon fir is misrepresented for the Pan-American exhibition. O. M. Moore, Washington commissioner, says a giant Washington fir log was sent by Oregon promoters. He will travel to Buffalo to prove the stump and stem are Washington product, not Oregon pine.
Alaska’s display at the Pan American Fair in Buffalo will feature a reproduction of a Juneau cabin church and a working gold mining operation. Arthur C. Jackson, president of the Alaska Geographical Society, reports the Alaska build will occupy 1000 square feet across mines and ethnology halls, with an educational display planned.
A mule-eared deer, one of the largest in the state, leaped aboard a steamer from Olympia Monday night. The deer swam ahead of the boat near Tacoma as A Hansen chased and caught it. In Seattle, Tom Dutton, a noted dog fancier, purchased the animal to send to the New York zoo.
The British ship Eaton Hall, captained by, completed a 111 day voyage from Puget Sound to Callao Peru and arrived safely. Reports say the insured value rose to five percent and a wreckage sighting near her route sparked fears of loss, but the vessel survived storms and calm with little damage.
Building permits were issued for multiple projects including a shed at 206 Tenth Avenue South by D Dow & Co. a 2 story barn at 1003 Berth Avenue South by J C Redward. improvements at 101 106 Occidental Avenue. a one story frame dwelling on Thorn Street by Pietro Cler. a 1 ½ story frame at 2649 Irving Street by Purcell. a frame double house at 15 Floren Avenue by Abigail Warkin. and a 2 story frame by K Law.
A historical ledger lists several house-building contracts with various individuals and addresses. W A Jarrett receives 2000 dollars for a two story frame dwelling at 1725 Del Monte Avenue. Craven and Henegen obtain 1500 dollars for a one story dwelling at 31 Dennyway. J W McKasean secures 960 dollars for a one story dwelling in Wood's Shore district, Green Lake. Alex L Campbell is paid 3400 dollars for two two story frame dwellings on Sixteenth Avenue. Leroy Bennon gets 250 dollars for a one story dwelling at 1602 Twenty-second Avenue. Allee K Finley receives 2400 dollars for two 14 story cottages at 1006 and 1010 Seventh Avenue North. John C Buchinger is allotted 250 dollars for an addition at 116 Twenty-second Avenue.
A crowd at Yesler dock watched the steamer North Pacific load several hundred sheep. Herders and crew struggled to drive the animals down a steep shoot until an old-time sheepman led a single ram onto the boat, after which all sheep followed. The steamer sailed on time as the man lectured the group on handling sheep.
The organ at the First M E Church will be rebuilt and upgraded in about ten days. The instrument, long unsatisfactory, will gain many additions and become one of Seattle’s finest. The work, costing about $1000, will be paid by T S Lippy.
The seventh annual meeting of the Ladies' Relief societies of Beattle was held yesterday afternoon. Officers elected for the year include Mrs A B Stewart president, Mrs A W Engle vice president, Mrs Wm N Redfield recording secretary, Mrs F S Stimson financial secretary, Mrs John Leary treasurer. The advisory board comprises Mrs A W Denny, Mrs L H Gray, Mrs Geo Stewart, Mrs J W Greggory, Mrs C E Burnside.
The Seattle Produce Exchange held a banquet at the Rainier Grand last night to establish a regular schedule. It was decided to host the banquet on the first Tuesday of each month and a business meeting on the second Tuesday at the Manufacturers' Association office. The association reports strong early success with all produce commission men showing active interest.
In March the city water department installed 151 new taps and locations, adding about 200 families as new Cedar River water consumers. The record is the best yet with several thousand people ready to purchase water as mains extend.
Evening concerts by the Accolian grand orchestra at the Rainier Grand Cafe run every evening from 5 30 to 6 30 with Hats fitted to the head not the head to the hat at Clare 1407 Second Avenue.
Lexington March 2. On a Chemapeaks & Ohio freight train Conductor John Scanton and Brakeman John Goodin fought over a washbasin. Scanton died from a gunshot wound after multiple shots were fired. Goodin was jailed in Mount Sterling awaiting surrender.
A genteel elder woman known for gentle blunders and fondness from friends. Among her circle was Mrs Tarpley, a younger widow whose life intertwined with Judge Jas Maiden Cooke, shaping a story of fidelity and shifting social steps.
In a domestic scene the mother debates formality with her daughters as Mrs. Cooke is to be greeted. Isabel and Kate urge using Mrs. Tarpley while the mother insists she will say Mrs. Cooke, leading to a quiet tension over proper address and manners.
Fifteen men and two women were escorted last evening by Sheriff Cud thee to Walla Walla penitentiary. A number of prisoners who have received sentences are out in the county jail awaiting the determination of appeals.
Eastern shipment of California oranges via Beattie proves successful with 14 carloads sent to St. Paul in 67 hours and Seattle to St. Paul in 64 hours. Pacific Coast Co plans continuous fruit service through Seattle if Great Northern cannot handle it, with two weekly steamers between Los Angeles and the port and 200 to 800 carloads weekly anticipated. A 16 car shipment leaves Redondo today aboard the Santa Rosa for transfer at San Francisco to the Umatilla.
The Umatilla will reach Beattle on April 9 and a Great Northern train will be ready to handle the freight as shipments are shifted eastward.
At yesterday's regular session county commissioners voted to reduce the game wardens' pay from 25 to 15 dollars a month, effective immediately.
The county commissioners appoint J. W. Crooks as quarantine inspector at Skykomish where several smallpox cases have been reported. He will receive 20 per month for duties. The brief note also mentions the “Louis Kiodt Special” at 824 Second.
Our savings bank department opens Saturday April 6 at 4 West Columbia Street. Officers include BE hor rock by president John P Hartman vice president Alexander Myers treasurer.
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