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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
8
Prosecuting Attorney Walter Fulton and James Hamilton Lewis left for Washington to argue Nordstrom v. Washington in the Supreme Court. They seek a writ of habeas corpus while Col. Lewis defends Charles Nordstrom who has been in custody 10 years and may be deemed civilly dead under old English law if the court denies the writ.
The city engineer's office issued building permits for multiple projects including Frank Mattait for a 1 story frame dwelling at S11 Connecticut street costing 200 Alfred Semen for a two story frame dwelling in Woodland add costing 1000 Mrs Mary Erich for two 1 story cottages at 221 and 225 Lith avenue north costing 2400 J T Peterson for a 1 story frame cottage at 612 Twenty fourth avenue costing 400 Grant Wheeler for a 1 story frame cottage at 17 East Thomas street costing 00 Mrs H A Cusum for a 11 story frame Store in Andersons addition costing 500 Mrs McNamara for a 1 story frame cottage in James City 3600 Thomas G Anderson for a 11 story cottage at 1 9 North Sixth avenue costing 400 W B Morse for two 1 story frame dwellings at 12200 2206% Third avenue costing 11000 Ramaker Music Co for alterations at 1415 Second avenue costing 275 George W Dilling for a 1 story frame residence at 1726 Eleventh avenue costing 2500
In a Vatican public consistory on April 18 a large turnout of diplomats and church leaders witnessed cardinals receive insignia. The pope appeared in excellent health and gave a benediction followed by a private reception for the new cardinals and commissioners.
Summer sports loom in Seattle with baseball splashes and a basketball clash at Armory Hall featuring Seattle High girls versus Multnomah Athletic Club of Forts. Manager Dugdale has gathered a strong Seattle nine to open the baseball schedule with a scrubs game and follow up matchups against Ballard teams. Mabel Seagrave leads the Beal squad in a fast, disciplined play. Portland's girls promise a good show. The Y M C A plans its second annual athletic exhibit at Rankes hall on April 30 as part of the revue.
Seattle athletes train for the upcoming city track meet with Tacoma High, highlighting veterans Gardner Crooks and Weat in sprints and jumps. Younger talents and rivals like Chas Levers seek easy money while Geary and Crooks carry hopes of notable performances in weight events and distance races.
County commissioners authorize a tract index for King County property. The contract goes to EB W Wood ex chief deputy auditor. Project cost 22000 dollars and should take eight or nine months. Once finished users can trace property chains from government to last grantee quickly. Businesses will verify abstracts in minutes without external help. Work starts immediately and aims for significant early usefulness.
Mrs. Annie Taylor twenty two years old committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid in her lodgings here. She was heartbroken over a sharp letter received from her people.
John Hart aged 45 died yesterday at Providence hospital after a career with Seattle Transfer Co for 12 years. The body was taken to Butterworths for burial arrangements.
The torpedo-boat destroyer Goldsborough began a final trial at 12 30 yesterday with the White Star dock lined by a crowd. Designer Fred H Halline commanded as the official trial board observed a 32 nautical mile course toward Robison Point then Point No Point, with a potential two hour round trip. A steam pipe delay postponed earlier testing, costing builders time and money, but a speed of 30 knots for two hours this afternoon could lead to naval department acceptance and a bonus for excess speed. The vessel returned to the dock at 3 00 due to headwinds before completing the course.
Turmoil marked a Vienna meeting as Herr Hresog denounced Archduke Frans Ferdinand while the heir defended church claims. Premier Koerber was forced from the chamber as reactionary fears were voiced about a prince's ascension.
The Rosecrans has arrived in quarantine from Manila with a portion of the Thirty-fifth regiment aboard.
James Barrett seeks compensation from the city for injuries to his horse on Twelfth Avenue. He claims $125 for the horse, $25 for medical bills, and wage losses since April 6. August Bachman asks council to remit a $5 water department fine for connecting a dwelling to the main without a permit. He owns 921 Twenty-fourth Avenue and claims ignorance of permit rules. Bicycle licenses remain well below last year’s total as 1900 figures show.
HLAINE April 10. Peter Larson fell from the top of the Monarch mill during construction and was instantly killed. Larson was the mill foreman and the accident occurred as the work progressed.
Allen M. Robinette’s $600 bond was forfeited after he failed to appear in court on time in a former wife’s kidnapping complaint. The woman now refuses to prosecute, claiming collusion caused the absence. Later, Robinette and counsel learned only a show cause order could reverse the judgment.
Obata a Japanese laborer injured in an accident at Port Hiake died yesterday at Providence hospital. The Inland Flyer steamer laid up for repairs and a new one to be installed. Occidental Trust Co filed articles of incorporation with $196,000 capital to run a general wharfage business. Ira Bronson Dr Brown and Laurence L Moore named trustees. CHICAGO April 18 National league season opener postponed by rain in New York Cincinnati and St Louis. marine fireman Joseph Devine died yesterday at South Beattie aged years.
The funeral for Mrs Jennie Hamp ton was held yesterday afternoon from the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
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