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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
3
A Spokane real estate figure A. J. Ryan faces a $30,000 suit after a decree dissolves a marriage. The filing alleges alienation of affections by Ryan from Mrs. Ryan following a divorce grant. The case links to a larger serial drama titled Marital Woes Journal.
A dispatch from Berlin dated April 5 reports an explosion at Grieeheim works near Frankfort. Fifty people are said to be killed and about one hundred injured in the blast.
The city board of public works notices approval of the Highland Drive improvements by Chewerks under contract with Goetz. Gust Peterson seeks sewer construction permits and Treasurer Rathbun reports $343.25 unpaid, leaving $1 008.75 from property owners. Licenses rise. 140 visitors attended as exams for foreman and labor roles proceed.
The house committee on rivers will reach Seattle July 5 and spend days on Puget Sound. Chairman Burton on naval affairs leads a party of congressmen with guests to inspect the route and fresh water basin. They will visit Everett Whatcom Port Townsend Bremerton and Other ports before boarding a steamer for rail plans to White Horse. Plans for entertainment were discussed at the chamber of commerce meeting.
The city issued permits for several structures. B Tyndsey requested a 1 story dwelling at 1420 Warren for 700 dollars. F M authorized an iatory frame cottage at an unspecified street for 1050 dollars. Lease Co approved a 2 story at 54 84 Fairroad Ave for 830 dollars. J Woodin received a permit for 11 1711 Eighth Avenue costing 958 dollars. A J Wine requested a story frame double at Denny Way. Puget Mill Co issued a brick store permit at 1120 1124 First for 100 dollars.
Evening fire destroyed the Pilgrim steamer amid a string of accidents near Hallard. Rear Heckman and Harrison's yards were involved as flames engulfed the vessel. Crew spotted a small boat near the burning steamer but could not reach it before the fire intensified.
A burning Pilgrim valued at $7,500 was set ablaze in Ballard harbor with a mysterious white skiff seen near the flames four times as crews investigated. Only one man, Ronny Della Areman, remained aboard before fleeing. suspicions rose about a night‑clad figure carrying bed clothes and possible alibi inconsistencies among shipyard workers.
The Seattle Anti-Saloon League met at First Methodist Church last night with Rev J. Thomas, superintendent of state work, speaking on The Liquor Traffic and Child Life. He warned that saloon keepers prize boys who buy drinks and cited a Cincinnati man giving brass checks for drinks to boys at Sunday baseball games. Thomas denounced the idea that saloon license revenues fund city improvements.
Special Correspondence Capehart West Virginia April 22 Sam Smith a 22 year old colored man attempted to eat 24 hard boiled eggs in a saloon after wagering he could. He finished a dozen but stopped after two more became too hard to swallow and died half an hour later despite a doctor's efforts.
Spectal Correspondence reports the Lake Shore Limited in New York test run at Grand Central killed three people in separate incidents. A crossing collision near Cleveland and Buffalo left one dead and one injured, a child died near Syracuse, and a man was struck near Spuyten Duyvil at Ladsow yesterday.
Mrs H B Tunure shot her husband twice in the head then killed herself with a heart shot in Mason City Iowa. The fire started from clothing embers as six children were awakened. Coroner's jury verdict states temporary insanity at the time of the murder suicide.
The United States coast and geodetic survey steamer Pathfinder arrived in port and anchored off Schwabhacher's. It is the first coast survey vessel to set north this year. Gedney McArthur Patterson and Pathfinder will survey the entire Aleutian archipelago this summer.
The U S revenue cutter Perry arrived in port last night after a cruise among the San Juan islands. Revenue launches Beout and Guard left for Port Townsend this morning. The army transport Seward moved up near San Juan Fish Dock for repainting. The steamer Lakme will sail for Bristol Bay and Nushagak tomorrow night as the first to depart for the Bering Sea this year.
The Unitarian Dramatic club presents A Scrap of Paper a clever comedy tonight at the church on Seventh Avenue near Pike Street.
The steamship Cottage City sails for Skagway and points at 9 tonight from Ocean Dock carrying about 75 passengers and a large cargo. Beginning Monday 29th a special sale will be held each Monday morning. See ad for Star Paint Co. and other notices.
James Quigley, once a Chicago circus trainer, returns from Alaska to learn his wife has remarried and lives across the street with her second husband. He had left Chicago 12 years earlier, drifted west, then to Alaska, returning penniless and ill. Mrs McTaggart, now married to a Armour Packing Co foreman, shows no desire to disrupt the couple's domestic life.
General De Wogack, commanding Russian forces at Tientsin, has spent many years in the Orient and is rewarded by the czar as a highly trusted servant. He accompanied inland forces during the war with China and participated in most of the major battles of the contest.
The torpedo-boat destroyer Goldsborough broke down during a trial voyage and the Navy’s trial board, led by Lieut. Comet ers, Lieut. Com Willem, Lieut. Hullmer, and Lieut. Offiey, with Lieut. & L. Adama on detached service, was disbanded. The vessel’s owners will overhaul her and a full trial will follow in a few weeks.
Excursion boats to the battleship Iowa report a string of incidents. The Dalton caught fire Athion had mishaps Pilgrim burned to the water line Inland Flyer to Bremerton snapped crank shaft and drifted before being towed back. City of Denver assisted and Athion may dominate the battleship trade while John W. Roberts plans a 1 story residence at 108 Highland Drive costing 4000.
Frederick Lust the dying German born composer wrote My Rosary as his last work dedicated to Revca Walker who comforted him. Lust created music while traveling taught choral work and conducted for the Marie Bell company before dying in Clarksville Tennessee after finishing the piece and gifting his manuscript to his trusted friend.
Sacramento report says farmer Hightower was stung near Davieville Yolo county by a hive brought from Ban Jone. Four-horse team attacked. two horses died, two injured but alive. Hightower survived severe injuries and is recovering.
Ruth Owens appeared in court drunk and remorseful as Judge George weighs a suspended twenty day sentence. Ruth boasts she can cook any dish including a grand apple pie and an omelet, describing a plan to cook for a lady, while the judge jokes about Ramagen and affiliation with a Lake Washington flyer schedule.
New York April 25 Young Thomas Welsh lies dying in Fordham hospital with three bullet wounds after contractor Harry Pitt shot him and his wife. Pitt, drunk on returning home, attacked his wife with a poker, sparing the boy who intervened before Pitt killed himself.
Mrs Lelia C Stetson wife of Horatio F Stetson of Stetson & Post Co died at home 1143 Twelfth Avenue Booth Beacon Hill yesterday afternoon of typhoid fever. Survived by husband and six children including Mrs Hianche Stetson Macfarlane and Clare Alice Florence Etaation and two sons Lor d and Herald Stetson. Funeral from Mrs Atetaon’s residence Sunday afternoon with interment at Lakeview Cemetery.
Nev Alexander McGregor a famed Heoteh evangelist received a farewell on the floating Idaho in A couple dozen friends attended. Dr nos of the hospital ship gave an address on mission work and Miss Hansen spoke on onboard efforts. Vera McLain and Mere Koynton sang while McGregor said four years of mission work and return to Scotland, with Boise decor gifts from Mr and Mrs Frank Slack and others.
A jury was impaneled in department two of the superior court to hear the case of Wm A Watson against Thos Webb. The plaintiff seeks 16722 dollars damages after a March 27 sidewalk fall caused by a removed railing leaving a dangerous elevated walk.
After a night of deliberation the jury failed to reach verdict in the Robinette kidnapping case. They reported at 9 this morning six for acquittal and six for conviction. Judge Griffin signed an order setting aside the bond forfeiture tied to his failure to appear. A second jury in Griffin’s court heard Kerry Lumber Co. suit for $1.01 damages from last May injuries.
Homeseekers by the hundreds will arrive tonight via the Northern Pacific and Great Northern, with each train carrying 70 passengers. About 10 more will arrive tomorrow night. Only one more homeseeker excursion this year is expected to be the largest of all. F. Ward and BP Downs of the Great Northern were in Seattle on a road tour.
Mr Eomory Tyler and Mien An netta M Baird wed at the bride’s residence. Invitations out for a dance by the Cheu club at the Queen Anne clubhouse. Seattle High School graduates hold their annual dance this Saturday at the Queen Anne clubhouse. Lake Union Wom en's Christian Temperance Union women host a parlor party tomorrow at Mrs Taggart’s home 124 Howard Avenue North.
County commissioners meet with the West Seattle delegation this afternoon over the proposed trestle on Spokane avenue. Many oppose the Spokane avenue plan and a final agreement may face renewed resistance before it is reached.
Judge Tallman this afternoon overruled a demurrer to the complaint in the $56,000 damage case of the Pacific Bridge Co. against City Comptroller Frank Paul.
Mothers felt anxiety as the Queen Anne public school formed under authorities due to fears of disease. Officials reassured it was a precautionary measure, not an infection, and normal routine was expected to resume.
Market activity surged this morning as the Umatilla delivered a heavy cargo of fruit and vegetables. Cabbage led with 281 crates, followed by cauliflower 13 crates and peas 208 boxes, among other produce including asparagus 191 boxes and new potatoes 133 boxes.
Under the guidance of Prof. Wilson dancing teacher and Prof. Andrews voice teacher the children perform catchy songs and dances. Reserve seats now on sale.
A fragmented 1940s style price sheet lists fresh ranch cheese native Washington dairy products and multiple poultry classes. It notes producers receiving prices for chickens ducks turkeys and other livestock, with entries for cattle calves sheep hogs and farm staples.
Snow White will be staged at Ranke Hall with an afternoon and evening performance on May 11. More than 100 children participate in the production.
A grand ball by Companies B and D of the N G W is set for morrow night at the Armory hall with a mock parade to follow led by Mock Maj Gen Hockings and Adj Gen L Bilvaine. Tickets sold indicate strong community interest and expected social success.
We have a factory repair man and are prepared to rebuild old machines in KE. C. Niles offers light running Columbia chainless for 75 dollars. Contact 109 Cherry Street or Main 231. Christopher Bros. advertise at 1112 24 Av.
A classified notice offers 10 cent shares in the Great Northern Oil Company with non assessable status. It lists addresses in Washington and California districts and directs interested parties to contact box 774 Seattle Washington or the office at 118 Cherry Street.
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