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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
3
Frnent Harrison an iron worker tumbled twenty feet from Seattle Electric Co new building on Western Avenue at 3 pm yesterday. He was rushed to Providence Hospital with severe bruising.
The John A Briggs, which left Beattie Saturday carrying coal for San Francisco, struggles to find sailors at Townsend. The reluctance stems from a past clash between the ship master and the Sailors' union in port.
The Northwestern Commercial Co's steamer Centennial reports Nome buzzing with a new gold discovery on Eldorado creek about 18 miles away a wide ledge said to yield up to 80 per ton. Meanwhile counterfeiters invade Nome and swap fake gold dust for real dust valued at around 60000 dollars.
John Cumberland told police yesterday that a valuable gold watch and chain were taken from him on a Madison streetcar last evening. Detectives suspect an expert pickpocket performed the theft after Cumberland spent the evening at the park and rode a crowded car back to the city.
John and Thomas Considine will face arraignment for the killing of W. L. Meredith next Saturday. Judge Emory, who will hear the case, is on vacation at Lake Cushman and requested the postponement until then.
First Congregational Church has reserved a 4 by 4 foot lot in Brighton for a mission chapel in the New England style. Joseph Stephen draws plans for a timber frame building with brick foundation on lot 2 block 1 in Brighton Beach addition.
Mrs. Mason of Fifth avenue told Prosecuting Attorney Fulton about a dispute with Mrs. Shernon opposite after a cat crossing ignited a fight between their 12 year old sons Ralph Mason and the Shernon boy. Mrs. Shernon whipped the boy in her house, Mrs. Mason sought arrest and both women await Justice Cann's court tomorrow morning.
A blaze yesterday wiped out the Hahn Packing plant in Dallas, one of the state’s major meat packing operations, causing an estimated loss of about $106,000. Fire crews battled flames through the night, with no immediate word on casualties.
In Indianapolis Aug assistant Rear Admiral Brown, retired, denies being summoned to sit on the Schley court of enquiry.
In Little Rock on August 6 a boy was seriously injured during a hanging mimicry. Reports say the stunt prompted Gov. Davis to consider repeal of the public execution law amid social backlash and an investigation into the incident.
A boy aged around 12 reenacted a hanging on a scaffold after witnessing a public execution. He tied a rope, stepped on the trap, and dangled before neighbors cut him down. he lost consciousness but survived. Governor Davis plans to urge repeal of the public hangings act.
Seattle shippers lose long standing free passes as orders go into effect in local offices stopping the flow of free transportation. The move aligns with Harriman era efforts and signals possible future bans on passes for railway employees to support a mutual freight rate agreement across lines entering Seattle. J C Stubbs, former Southern Pacific manager, now oversees Harriman interests.
A recipe instructs making a cold butter short crust with baking powder for fruit pies. It details butter and four and one half teaspoon of baking powder per batch, ice water, and a perforated plate dough. Bake, fill with blackberries or raspberries, top with powdered sugar and whipped cream.
In Greenville Missouri 6. Francis Boyer is jailed on murder charges after confronting neighbor Abraham Tendell at Tendell's mill near Mil Spring. Prosecutors say Boyer and Tendell's wife had an alleged affair and that the two argued when Boyer allegedly shot Abraham Tendell, killing him instantly.
Ada Sargent, 17, daughter of Freeholder Edward Sargent of Kearney, publicly whipped James Heiney the Arlington dog-catcher after his dog seized her pet. She struck him with a rope amid a cheering crowd, then the dog was returned and she walked away triumphant.
F L Daloha obtained a warrant before Judge George against John Galen for practicing horseshoeing without a license. The incident centers on blacksmiths and license enforcement.
Steamer Athlon launches for charter with round trips from Columbia dock at 6 30 am 9 90 am 19 30 1 16 2 15 and 6 30 pm. Tel Went 891 Morley Henderson bar news and saddlery 212 Occidental.
In Chicago on Aug 6, Frank Howard Collier the once renowned lawyer and public figure lies dying in Ward 4 County Hospital penniless and abandoned. Once wealthy with a $100,000 fortune, a 12 year old assault derailed his mind after a brutal beating near La Salle club leaving him incapacitated and estranged from family and former colleagues.
The piece discusses how American English differs from English as spoken in England two to three centuries ago. An American traveler notes the clash in terminology at Charing Cross when asking which car to Bromley, revealing how words like omnibus and tram car differ from British usage.
The passage notes misnaming and regional terms for common foods and table items. It discusses how a person mislabels cooked meat, canned asparagus, powdered sugar, candy, and various kitchen terms like beef, root, corn starch, and napkins, highlighting linguistic quirks at meals.
A late night Union station arrival marks the end of the trainboy era on the Pur. ington line. With his departure the butcher system is ended and peanuts, floss, candy sales vanish from the train car. New uniformed ushers will handle passenger needs at major stations. Other roads may follow, as railroad men see trainboy service fading out soon due to past abuses despite prior revenue.
In a city scene the friends of clerk Edwin F. James in the City Comptroller office celebrate the birth of a baby girl at his home. The group marks the occasion with cigars and warm words.
The Alaska Commercial Co steamship Bertha docked yesterday bringing 2 ounces of cargo to Valdes and reporting strong summer clean up in the Chee Tochena region. The military road from Valdes into the interior nears completion.
The vacancy left by the arrest of Ralph from has been temporarily filled by Joseph Johns who formerly served as deputy county clerk of Pierce County.
Council debate over the Independent and Automatic telephone franchises splits council. Key figures Muldoon Crichton Byers Navin and others clash over deposits and guarantees, with Byers winning an amendment and the transfer bill advancing. New street and utility improvements are listed, and council adjourns to September 3.
A London feature describes tattooing as a widespread fashion among society figures. Alfred Smith, a renowned Cockspur Street tattooer, claims inkworks draw clients from aristocracy, colonial regiments, and foreign nobility, citing a dramatic brow tattoo and other notable cases as proof of growing acceptance.
Traders report little quotation movement on Western Avenue with a steady demand for melons. Five carloads from California arrived yesterday and are expected to sell today while blackberries and raspberries enter from California and bumper supply remains. Raspberry prices slipped to 1.75 per pint and butter inched up a cent, with cheese at 33 per dozen.
The Travelers' Railway Guide lists coastal and inland routes with arrival and departure times. Connections include Nor. Pac., Great Northern, Canadian Pacific, and Puget Power lines serving cities like Vancouver Everett Olympia and Tacoma with daily and Sunday patterns noted.
Wednesday evening excursion from Columbia dock at 1:38 PM and 4 PM aboard steamers Athion and Daunt rewm. Returning to Heathe by 11:44 PM. Inland Flyer will bring another party from the navy yard to join dancing at the beach. Gentlemen pay fare. ladies free.
Three battleships Iowa Wisconsin and Oregon lie at Port Orchard dry dock. The message notes a new fast steam craft Athion departing Columbia Street Dock at 6 00 and 9 50 am or 1 46 and 4 45 pm. Fare includes round trip with fastest time and best service. Orchestra on board.
Steamers operate for round trips with departures at 6 30 a m 9 50 a m 10 90 a m 1 15 p m 3 15 p m and 6 90 p m The Star will be sent to campers statewide at no extra charge For bathing guests visit Mrdrona Villa Batha
In the King County Superior Court in probate the estate of M. Goes deceased is notified. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within one year to the administratrix Belle B Goss at Room 8 Burke Building Beattie Washington. Dated June 1901.
The State of Washington Tacoma King County suits Jane Agard v Nels Anderson A B Peterson I J Strait August Levegren The Preston Mill Co and Scandinavian American Bank Seattle to foreclose a mortgage on Dwight's Addition Lots 54 and 55 Beattie Seattle. Mortgage by Nels Anderson dated Nov 14 1892 for 100 dollars with 10 percent interest. defendants must answer within sixty days after June 1991 first publication.
Probate notices announce Olaf Ronning, administrator, has filed a final account for Mary Ronning deceased. The hearing is set for August 16, 1901, at 9:00 am in the King County Superior Court Beattie city probate room. Interested parties may file written exceptions and contest the account. Judge Arthur B. Griffin to preside with Deputy Clerk Fe. B. Erwin.
The action by Jean Werline against J C Werline seeks a divorce on the ground of neglect and failure to provide for the plaintiff and her family. The summons requires the defendant to answer within sixty days after the first publication dated July 24, 1901, or a default will be entered. Attorney A J Peckert addresses the Arlington Hotel, Seattle, WA. First publication July 24, 1901.
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