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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1901
Page
3
Gas for motor power prompts discussion as Beattie adjusts rates. Experiments in Europe and at Lausanne Poitiers show gas powered lines and electricity tests for motive power. Prices now hover around 8 to 50 cents per 1000 feet with push toward municipal gas works as rate reforms spread.
Parkersburg West Virginia April 16 1910s summary recounts Philander C Knox then a West Virginia student who attended a morally forbidden play at Morgan Town academy in junior year and faced discipline. He refused to sign a pledge and later continued to pursue his path to national prominence.
The King County Democrats held a meeting and endorsed deputy grain inspector John Wright Stein for the position. Wright, a longtime inspector, announced his candidacy yesterday.
A bicycle ridden by B. W. ee struck a doctor as he descended from a car at a high rate of speed. Both riders were thrown. Dr. Shannon was picked up and taken to Providence with injuries, while the doctor sustained only bruises and a minor injury.
In the courts, divorce proceedings were in the superior court involving Alexander against Bythvan Alexander on grounds stated. Names such as Benjamin Tucker Jane Tucker Helle De Manley De Anglo and Amelia Geo appear among petitioners. it notes actions to change his omears and mentions Skusacek. The petition was granted.
A jury in Judge Griffin's department of the superior court found John Miller not guilty of entering the store of F. We at Renton in March. After release a warrant was issued for another felony in the same neighborhood. J. D. Stapp sues Great Northern for 20000 in damages for injuries. John Collins seeks permanent receivership of Fidelity led Co. A committee discusses industrial school for homeless youth and a proposed Mercer Island site.
Comptroller Paesto and Mayor Humes release a March finances statement showing the general fund at 73,701.28 and allocations across water library judgment bicycle road interest trust fund and emergency reserves. March tax collections reached 87,397.24 with about 46,000 in accounts receivable, signaling slower April collections and a likely weaker general fund balance.
The schooner Orillea lay at the fish dock ready for a northern trip while the steamer Oregon waited in the stream due to crowded wharves. The Pacific Coast Company’s steamer A-Ki has been inspected and passed and will sail for Alaska tonight. The Rainier departed from San Francisco for this port yesterday.
G Henry Whitcom of Worcester Massachusetts a rear millionaire envelope manufacturer left for home last night over the Great Northern He has backed the city with large real estate investments Asked if he would return J A Moore said the sole objection is the absence of a depot in this city.
George W. Colvig of Grant's Pass Oregon has been appointed consul at Harran Quilla Colombia. He served in the recent Oregon legislature and was recommended for the post by Senator Mitchell.
The Seatth Federation of Women's clubs announces officers including President Mrs J F T Mitchell and vice president Mrs H Parry. Recording secretary Mrs Bessie Winsor is re elected for a fourth term. Corresponding secretary Mrs W A Foster, auditors Mrs Carter and Mrs Mitchell. Delegates Mrs Peter Hettinger and others chosen to attend the State Federation convention in Tacoma in June.
C K Bovard city editor of the St Louis Post Dispatch asks Chief Meredith to locate John J Delaney. The note records an absence or wanted person notice in city police records.
The Fremont lines core center now runs on double tracks for the first time. An extra Pine Street track links the Pine Street Fifth Avenue line with the old double track on Eighth Avenue, improving traffic flow and service.
The district sees travel grow as a new double track crosses at Second and Tike Streets. Work will span several days with Fremont Green Lake University and City Park divisions rerouted to the south along Third Avenue. Seattle Electric Co surveyors finish plans for lines to Green Lake passing Woodland Park. exact location pending city approval before work can start.
City records show Capt. B HB Caine securing permits to erect seven six story frame buildings at 1100 to 1920 Cherry street east with a projected cost of 10 000 They also plan to drive piles and construct a wharf in late 1 and 2 blocks of Seattle tide lands with an estimated 3 500 expenditure
Barclay Conroy of 519 Tenth Avenue South faced a Monday health department case in police court. The hearing was continued indefinitely as Conroy promised to connect to the sewer and undertake necessary improvements.
The body of a man believed to be Stabell was found floating in the bay near the City dock. The coroner Hoye ordered removal to Huttersworth's morgue. the remains had been in the water about two months.
In Guadalajara on April 14 investigators link the killing of Gonsales Michel to his mistress. The crime is described as diabolical with the victim’s eyes tongue and right hand found in the woman’s trunk. The suspect, deemed insane, claims she preserved them out of affection.
The local Switchmen's union held a ball last night described as a decided success. About eight people attended and galleries were filled with spectators. W. W. Caswell directed the floor and fulfilled his duties to the satisfaction of all present.
Police seek an Indian man named Tom known as Siwash Tom. Details on his description and whereabouts are not provided in the notice.
The China Mutual liner Ping Suey, previously in Seattle, arrived at Hong Kong with many broken plates and a severely bent frame after encountering floating ice in the Aleutian Islands during a severe storm. The ship will go to drydock for repairs.
New York report notes Haby the pet trick dog of Mrs. George H. Primrose buried in Hartedale in a silk-lined coffin costing 200 dollars with a silver plate engraved Baby died April 2. The dog could perform many feats and nearly talked. Also reported Mabel De Vinney, 16, died yesterday at Georgetown from consumption, daughter of J. L. De Vinney.
In Los Angeles on April 10 a burglar entered the Drinkwater home at 1:53 am and seized Miss Mamie Drinkwater as she slept. He dragged her about 19 yards before fleeing through a window when awakened. No valuables were taken and the girl was left unharmed.
March 10 report from Washington describes a United States on Wheel special train carrying McKinley and cabinet on a presidential circuit. The consist includes a baggage car with barber shop library dining, bedroom and office cars, and a luxury car for the president and Mrs McKinley. The least car houses correspondents and staff with dining and kitchen facilities.
Nora Click an 11 year old girl from Canal Dover was rushed to Lakeside hospital after choking on a pin lodged in her throat. Dr Briggs performed a delicate operation removing the pin from the throat lining. She recovered quickly and returned home with only slight soreness remaining.
A Hague telegraph says ex-President Kruger plans to leave for the United States in May and will lecture at Tammany Hall by invitation of the Democratic party. Buck Edwardes and Felix Sette were arrested last night by patrolmen Adame and Benedict on a charge of fighting.
The OW1O BTEKEL RANGE advertisement from Guar anteed perfect bakers Z C. Miles & Piper Co details repair services and product guarantees. The text mentions a range and a company name alongside a fragmented assurance statement.
Pacific Coast Co. steamers Al-Ki and Cottage City set sail for Southeastern Alaska tonight. Cottage City will call at Itka and carry about 100 passengers. A Thompson of Sahpennen Michigan travels aboard. Jone A. Thomas and J. G. Piright, mining men from Lawton, join the voyage. Al-Ki to carry passengers and freight including general merchandise and mining supplies. Manchester Assurance Co. partners with Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit Co. to handle business in Seattle, marking a notable agency arrangement.
Two burglars invaded the flat of W. B. Russell in San Antonio and bribed a parrot to stay silent with crackers while looting nearly $800 in cash and jewels. Mrs Russell returned during the theft as the robbers packed their spoils and fled.
A landslide buried a Cripple Creek residence killing Jos Smith, his wife, his father, his mother, and four children. A rescue party recovered all bodies from the debris.
The notice states you can buy stock at your own price from Star Paint Co located at 300 302 Pike Street.
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