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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
2
The Seattle Star reports organized labor plans a May 1 action targeting cheap Japanese restaurants. The piece places the move amid broader Anglo immigrant tensions and worries over Asiatic coolie influx, tying it to labor protection measures. The article also discusses global naval power shifts and merchant tonnage, noting England’s declining lead and rising German and American shipbuilding activity.
Washington April 2. Father Gimmond, a secular Catholic priest, has been appointed consul to Santos Brazil and arrived to receive final instructions. He has resided in Ireland’s Northwest diocese. No Catholic priest had held a diplomatic post before. Several senators admit they did not know his occupation when confirming him.
Capt Weaver entertained friends on the Roanoke last Sunday. Mrs Francis Guy Frink hosted a luncheon at home. The Young Men's Institute plans its annual May ball at Ranke Hall next Tuesday evening. Miss Weistling, visiting Miss Jessie Seymour of Tacoma, has returned home. Mrs John B Allen hosted a largely attended event at 1105 Cherry Street. The Wednesday Card Club met at Mrs H C Henry’s and the Wednesday Night Card Club at Mr and Mrs G W Mickineon’s. Rev W D Simonds will leave for Berkeley to attend a Unitarian meeting. Mrs Francis Frink hosted an informal dance in honor of Miss Lalla Drane. Miss May Pratt entertained at 1409 Thirty-fifth Avenue in honor of Miss Drane. Mr and Mrs Thomas F Shepard were guests at the Paddock. Hutchison wedding in Tacoma yesterday. Miss Jesse De Haven, Mrs Horace Byron and Miss Lyron of Fairhaven visited. The Cheu Club held a first Lent dance at the Queen Anne Clubhouse and will host one more party this season. Mrs R T Powell and Mr Friend entertained the Ladies and Society of the ______.
Washington reports that Hepburn's Nicaraguan canal bill with a 19 million dollar appropriation will be debated Tuesday and Wednesday, with adjournment looming. The free homestead bill for Indian lands faces consideration Thursday as Senate delays on the Philippines and Clark case details. Republican divisions seek early June adjournment, risking ship subsidy, army, reorganization and Nicaraguan bills.
Rh B Thomas of Anacortes stays at Hotel Seattle. C H Goddard of Dayton plans Sunday at Rainier Grand. Alonzo Ghent traveling from Rio Janeiro Brazil at the Butler. D McKiller of New Whatcom at Stevens. RH Bartlett Webster of Fairhaven canneryman registered at Seattle. 8 M Jones and wife prominent in Edmonds to spend Sunday at Stevens. Dr W Williamson United States army instant surgeon at Victor H Beckman secretary of Shinglemen's Association in Tacoma today. Robert Hopkins clerk of the U S
A river of visiting dignitaries and merchants from across Washington and beyond check in at the Rainier-Grand and other Seattle hotels. Notables include Mrs J A Darby of Port Angelen with telety circles, George A Brooks tied to Issaquah, Edmond Cosgrove of Con grove Liquor Company, W L Williams U A, Dr Heberden M R V 8 of New Whatcom, and Miss Gilmore sisters of Port Townsend. Naval party at Rainier-Grand with Dr Kendleberger Dr Shepherd W M Atkinson Frank Meanes H L Brown from Pathfinder, and noted registrants A V Harrington Jane Vanwhirt J Brown Mt Vernon. George P F Ryan and W W Hawes Meadville Pa. Booking notes say many plan Nome voyage around May 10.
The Washington Institute of Osteopathy will treat a limited number of chronic patients at home. Arrangements can be made with the secretary at the Base Deposit Building or by telephone Main 607.
The report describes a skulked murder with blood on trees and displaced brush as evidence. Investigators pursue a possible suspect, with bodies reportedly dumped in a water hole and ice removed from the river to aid recovery.
Lieut Adair reports a receipt bearing the name Lineman Olewen issued by the Minto roadhouse keeper found in the woods at the murder scene. Fred Clayson's bicycle tweezers were also located. Detectives assisted by railroads, corporations and private parties. All business transacted confidentially by Lucas Detective Agency. Union Mioeck.
The note lists architects with addresses in the Collina block and Colman block. A Tidemand at 41 Colman, J. Meany at 45 Colman, J. W. Murdock at 18064 6th Avenue, and Houghtons on 414 418 416 all in the district.
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