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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
4
The City Council on Thursday night retained ten additional police officers appointed by Mayor Humes aiming to expand the force pending Monday's vote on a reorganization bill. The plan, drafted with Chief Meredith, envisions a larger department with varied ranks to match Seattle's needs.
Pacific Coast Co announces April 20s schedule tweaks. State of Cali to be taken off the San run, City of Pu should switch to the San route from April 19. Al Ki and Senator remain on Alaska run until Spokane arrival triggers further changes. Puebla nearing ready service after a harbor trial. Vessel at Moran's wharf for final touches and repaint with new funnel.
The bond of T. Ryan and Company for 23500 dollars to guarantee their contract for curbing parking and sidewalking on Seventeenth Avenue and Seventeenth Avenue North was filed and approved by the Comptroller.
The Salisbury weather record shows April delivered 2.25 inches in four days, well above the 1.62 inches in March and below the 3.12 inch March average. The equinox periods are blamed for delayed storms, with March rainfall unusually light at 0.0 inches.
The Humboldt, captained by Bonni, arrived from Skagway this afternoon at 2. It carried 14 passes and a small fish cargo. Among the passengers were Daniel Intyre, a soldier bound for Fort Bayard in Mexico with lung troubles, and Rk. F. Lewin, owner of the Juneau mine. Also aboard were John Campbell and his wife, interior mining figures. The ship left Skagway on April 1 and carried no news beyond the Dolphin report.
In the courts, Bell was named supervisor of road district No. 19 yesterday, with Taylor cited as the appointee. The election last November faced suit over alleged illegal ballots, while Mickie was examined for insanity and committed to a hospital after a prior decline in health.
The date of examinations for admission to Seattle civil service has been set for April 19. They will cover all positions open to the public. Promotion examinations will be held at the same time. Applications will be received by Secretary A. H. Grout of the Civil Service Commission.
Crowds gather in Bremerton to view the battleship Iowa resting in drydock while excursion boats report brisk business serving curious visitors and sightseers.
A newborn girl found on the doorstep of Mrs. Albert Leslie at 19 Cherry Street was taken in by Mr. and Mrs. Lealie who named her Helena Irene Leelie. A farewell note from the mother explained she could not care for the child and urged a loving home.
In Austin on April, lawmakers defeated a resolution blaming Gen. Funston for the capture of Aguinalido. The tally was 6 to 0 in the house, with no further details given on the opposing positions.
A compiled list shows lemons at 1.76 to 2.75 per box, apples and pears priced per case or per pound, vegetables including potatoes and onions with varied per ton or per bag quotes, and meats such as beef, mutton, pork, and veal listed by cut and weight. Poultry items include live chickens, ducks, and turkeys with per pound rates, alongside dairy products like butter and cheese and beverages like olives and sauerkraut. Grain prices feature oats at 26.00 and barley at unspecified rate on Seattle docks.
New York April 6. Suit for 1000 damages over having kissed another man’s wife. Charles G Myron a 66 year old Vision dealer faced the complaint by Marty Sleight. The petition specifies two knives valued at 500 each. Mrs Sleight had been a nurse before marriage. Myron allegedly kissed and embraced Mrs Sleight in a dark room while Mrs Myron was nursing. She later spoke of the incident in her sleep and her husband filed suit.
The listing shows prices for feed grains including wheat and corn, hay types like timothy and alfalfa with per ton and per hundred weight rates, and animal stock values for cattle, calves, sheep, hogs, and poultry. Also advertised is the Ohio Steel Range by Miles and Piper.
M F Hackus president of the Washington National Bank has plans drawn for a Satory brick building to be erected on Third Avenue near Pike Street. The ad copy touts the Louis Kiedt Special running watch and offers headwear adaptation services at Clare 1407 Second Avenue.
Arizona gold producer Congress King signs with a syndicate led by Warner Miller for 94 million dollars. The deal concerns the Agollan grand orchestral at the Nainier Grand Cafe with evening showings from 6 30 to 6 90 and a 10 tale pom.
The notice directs readers to contact Rooms 78 and 79 at Hotel Seattle for information, available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.
An oil stove explosion at Dble apartments No 510 Sixth Avenue caused 15 dollars damage on Thursday night. Fire marshal probes a separate blaze at No 1415 Third Avenue last night caused by hot ashes in a nearby barrel, with five dollars damage.
Robertson and Blackwell receive bids today for a five thousand dollar brick stable project for H. C. Allison & Co. The barn will be erected on Western avenue near Virginia. The McKech trial for gross negligence proceeds as Seattle citizens file sworn statements and the board of health plans to hear testimony next Monday night.
An advertisement extols Dr Charcot's nerves treatment as a century renowned remedy for nervous prostration indigestion from anxiety and mental or physical strain. It claims to restore tissue health and vigor with real strength benefiting the entire system as endorsed by G O Guy Seattle WA druggist.
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