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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
3
The street-sweeping and sprinkler teams joined the strike, leaving city streets unswept and unsprinkled. Ninety coasters and 20 deep-water vessels idle in the harbor. Wholesalers may deny credit to retailers near Market Street where most strikers live. No disturbances reported today.
The Seattle chamber of commerce met with two major actions. It accepted a woolen mill investment from Australian capitalists, with a $50,000 subscription and up to $100,000 more possible, while the rest is funded by other investors. It also approved a push for the new road law to reform county road administration and reduce costs through contracting.
A multi millionaire of New York, A. R. Whitney, traveling in a private car with his family, is halted at Sumas while customs officials demand a search for dutiable goods. The car, left in Vancouver, is held pending Whitney sending keys. the party waits at the Rainier Grand for clearance.
In Tacoma, Coroner M Brown recognized in Phen Boyce a convicted wife killer who was found deranged after an Army enlistment as a cornetist. Brown says the army accepted him despite concerns. later proved his insanity through actions. Attorneys search Seattle for updates in Boyce defense.
A report from New York notes the steel trust aims to organize a Fiveal iron and steel workers union to enroll non union employees. In Pittsburgh Shaffer left a conference room smiling but would not speak. Gompers signaled a statement after talks end. Pete Laftas, a Greek confectioner, was arrested by Officer Ben Thomp for peddling without a license.
Plans and specifications published for a new carpenter shop at the Puget Sound Navy Yard. The building measures 15 by 150 by 20 feet and will use iron brick and stone. The project is budgeted at 9860 dollars. Contractors wanting plans and specs should apply to Secretary Meikle of the chamber.
The undersigned wholesale liquor dealers of Beattie announce closing their business places at 1 o clock on Saturdays starting Saturday August 19 1991. They urge patrons to place orders in time to meet the agreement. Signed by L Dryfoos Co Kreilsheimer Bros Fla Buck & Co Inc M and K Gottstein.
Chas Smith, a Washington street saloon keeper, fought Hermann Quandt, a German concert hall proprietor, on Washington street. Officers Scheneman and McClurg separated them, booked both for fighting, and Mrs Quandt arrived prompting a further scuffle which was prevented by Janior Grant.
Preliminary hearing for Ralph L. Ross, the defaulting revenue stamp clerk, is expected before Commissioner Bowman on Saturday or Monday. Until the hearing, Ross' friends will not seek bail for him.
Ten passengers and two train men were seriously injured when two sections of an excursion train collided a short distance from Pittsburgh this morning. Some of the injured are not expected to recover.
The Navy ordered the battleship Wisconsin to proceed from Bremerton to San Francisco and await further instructions as developments at the Panama Isthmus warrant an American presence on that side.
Geo H. Brown, who had a warrant sworn by the Plumbing Inspector yesterday, was found not guilty of disobeying the new city ordinance by Judge George this afternoon.
Detectives Brynee and Tennant arrested a long pursued suspect last night, claiming the man identified himself as John Smith but was later named Melrose Corfien. Authorities link him to a series of shoplifting and burglaries. He is held for further investigation after identification by John Lindh of goods stolen from 1432 Second Avenue.
Edward Hawkins a Blackstone attorney was arrested by Patrolman Hubbard after a tense exchange over a vagrant case involving Harry Morgan. Morgan received 24 hours to leave town from Judge George. The incident followed Hawkins cross examining the officer and accusing persecution.
A letter argues against demands for unearned gains and praises American workers for high output under free enterprise. It cites British unions and claims that American manufacturers prosper when workers contribute fully without rigid foreign union constraints. The piece questions notions of fairness and value in labor.
Arthur De Voe M D argues against equal wages for unequal output, urging free labor to expand personal production while capital profits from nothing. He condemns automatic labor suppression and calls for intelligent, courageous will to end monopoly capitalism and achieve universal something for something.
City council aims to lease the Lake Washington pumping station to Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Co. for 500 monthly with a 25,000 bond, three year minimum, and guarantee to maintain the plant. Standpipe work on Renton Hill discussed, tied to six week main project and costing about 20,000 if required.
Warren Howard Kernaghan, the absconding cashier of the Suneet Telephone Co. of this city, remains at large. Seattle police received a circular from the Harry N. Morse Detective agency of San Francisco seeking aid in locating him. A reward of 250 is offered for his arrest and his deficiency is placed at 1900. An excellent portrait accompanies the request.
Police Clerk Frank Kennedy received a strange late night call from a girl who asked him to obtain a three year old sister with curly hair for her to play with. The child identified herself as Kuntee Edna Richards and gave an address 410 Terry Avenue. Kennedy notes such calls recur after children ask parents to instruct them to contact police.
C. O. Carlaon, a Swedish newspaper man, was arrested by Officer Cummings this morning for creating a disturbance in the Vestra Posten office. Nile G. Lind, owner of the paper, filed the complaint in the Sullivan block on Firat avenue.
Charles W. Goodyear a Buffalo capitalist arrives in Seattle this morning with his party aboard his private car via the Northern Pacific. He plans to call on the Queen for Alaska and tour the Great Lakes region on return. He is interested in Hemlock lumbering in Pennsylvania and predicts Washington Idaho lumber to grow as an Eastern market factor.
Police arrested Joe Carroll and William Lewis after they were spotted running with a file box across Washington Street. A search revealed the box contained new horseshoe nails, and the pair were taken to headquarters for further investigation.
Baker, manager of the L. X. L. laundry on Third Avenue near Columbia and Marton streets, was arrested by Officer Wilke this morning for keeping a dirty sidewalk in front of his business.
Great activity on the waterfront as shipping firms use a lull caused by the Prince Strike to upgrade properties. Wharves gain tidier appearance with dredging and warehouse improvements. New Oriental dock near completion. Adolf now docked with first cargo. Northern Pacific adds to dock. Chippeck finishes dock between San Juan Fish Co and Oriental. Yesler dock clearance and relocation of warehouse. 1M-foot slip prep. Puget Sound Fridge Co suction dredge clears slip between Lilly Bogardus dock and City.
The district south of Yesler Way awaiting brick paving has suffered long delays and hazard for pedestrians and fire response. Officials report progress from the street railway and new gas companies with tracks and pipes while bulk head work by property owners caused setbacks. Brick supply issues are resolved and officials expect completion by November 1 with vigorous effort needed to meet the target.
Tonight and Friday expect fair conditions with warmer Friday. Light to freak northwest winds.
Dope Fiend Farm, a new enterprise linked to the Wayside mission, is described by founder Dr. De Soto. The institution is situated on the Stillaguamleh river about miles from Everett, on two large mission-owned farms with buildings and improvements.
Chas Culpitt donated a ranch to care for addicted men on the waterfront mission. Fourteen residents attend daily work, with three discharged after six weeks. Some are employed outside the city to curb cravings, one man sent to China on a transport, and Dr De Moto receives daily applications from across the state to join the farm.
The Umatilla, delayed several days by a teamsters strike in San Francisco, finally sailed this morning from that port for Beattie.
Engineer Charles Warner was killed and Fireman Ermin Randall injured when freight train No. 16 derailed near Sultan after a tree fell on the track. The engine overturned trapping Warner beneath it as cars and lumber burned. rescue crews recovered his scorched body as smoke from a nearby forest fire hampered the scene. Warner, of Leavenworth, leaves a family.
Spokane lost to Seattle with a disputed total score yesterday. Mickey’s guard Peattie was replaced by Brewall, who improved play for Spokane.
Wong Sha, a Chinese laundryman, and Delia Onteruex were arrested for disorderly conduct after a clash at Wong's laundry on King street near Sixth Avenue. Onterieu claimed laundry work was not returned and forced a search of the shop, prompting police intervention.
Hazel Walters, Tom Hill, Al Pitier, William Sparks, Geo Mc Gregor and J W Cook were arrested by Officers Hubbard, Chipman, Lane and Adams last night on suspicion. All are persons with unsavory records and are suspected of more recent law violations.
Ex Senator Marion Yintler hosts a dinner with ex Senator Pettigrew and comrades in Alaska. A waiter from the North West Café scene refuses to pick up a dropped photo, prompting a Southern toned order and a confrontation. The incident ends with the waiter fleeing and the gathering calmed by Pettigrew. Investigation underway.
In court this morning Judge Meade Emory appeared after a Lake Cushman vacation. Kate Spriggs sues Joseph W. Soriges for divorce on non support grounds alleging six years of self and family support by plaintiff with minimal husband contribution.
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