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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
3
The steel trust issued orders to dismantle the Dewees Wood mill in McKeesport and move it to the Kiskiminatas valley. The decision is attributed to hostility from McKeesport residents, noting the plant was a major Pennsylvania facility costing several millions.
The Black Diamond express on the Lehigh Valley line was wrecked near North Levey when rails spread. Eight people were injured, one likely fatally.
A Pittsburgh dispatch reports President Shaffer has invited Andrew Carnegie to discuss ending the steel strike, but no reply was received. The dispatch notes efforts to quell the Boxer attacks and brigand activity with Gen Tel dispatched to dispose of them.
The body of Baron Von Ketteler the late German ambassador to China who was murdered during the Peking Siege was brought to Sremenhaven yesterday.
The afternoon game features state officials and King county officials on the diamond at Athletic Park. A large crowd gathers to root for the home team as both sides showcase their best play. The losers will pay for a dinner as agreed.
A. H. Whitney, New York capitalist, faced delays as federal officers inspected his palatial private car at Sumaa. After telegram delays and a late train, the Whitney family moved on to Seattle and then East aboard the Great Northern. Meanwhile a mystery bones case at South Park race track remains unresolved, with Sheriff’s office taking charge.
Comptroller Frank M. H. Paul advertises loss of paraphernalia for the Prince of the Orient side degree of the Royal Arcanum. Items in a box at the Celman building Arcanum hall include two injectors and two pairs of castingeta. The lock was forced and the regalia taken. the goat symbol and other Prince of the Orient regalia are missing. Atempted thief would be offered initiation free of charge if caught.
Zoe St John an 11 year old runaway from Port Gamble was arrested in North Seattle yesterday afternoon. She will be sent to her
Police report two jail incidents with multiple suspects. John Sullivan surrendered claiming a warrant for obscenity and was released on own recognizance. Frank Casey broken into jail yesterday and was detained by Capt. Laubecher as the best place for him.
Prosecuting Attorney Fulton informs the board of county commissioners that the new road law adoption will use the Australian ballot method. The election is scheduled for September 23.
Ship John A. Briggs with a notable crew sailed from Port Townsend to San Francisco after months of delay caused by a crew shortage. The new crew includes A M Tweedie and A M Sewall along with other prominent Port Townsend business figures. Union threats required armed guard and night search lights while the ship departed.
In maritime notes the Centennial shifts to Schwabacher's dock and will take freight for Charlies One while the State of Washington undergoes annual inspection. The T. W. Lake breaks a shaft at Port Townsend but resumes service. Despatch arrives from San Pedro with no cargo amid fears of a Frisco strike. Alaska shipments fall as Frisco freight tightens. Utopia is reassigned to La Conner Trading and Transportation to run Blaine to Whatcom.
David Nation, husband of Carrie Nation, filed for divorce on grounds of neglect and desertion. Mrs Nation reportedly said she never loved him and was glad to be rid of him after learning of the suit.
A Monday night meeting heard a business petition opposing a license for Herman Quandt’s Belvedere concert hall. The council granted the license after reconsideration, causing surprise as many signatories were prominent firms, and the motion to publish the petition passed despite laughs. Signers included H. N. Nichmond Paper Co, W. H. Hecht & Co, Mc Sorley & Henderson, and L. Levy of Cooper & Levy among others.
Charles Reyer paid a 35 dollar fine to Judge George for keeping a diseased horse. August von Busch faced arrest as delirium tremens loomed. Clare Clausen, a schoolboy, had his bicycle seized after failing to appear. J. W. Hastings detained for obscene language. Laura and Kittie Dewelle linked to a variety act were held on suspicion. Kate Vienna jailed to serve an unexpired sentence. Stella Thompson charged with drunkenness. John Doyle and Maude Le Blanche among others arrested on suspicion. Maud Silverstein named as an alleged thief.
George F. Cotterill, Beattie’s noted advocate of civic righteousness, will address Taylor Congregational Church Sunday morning August 18 on lessons from his recent extensive eastward tour.
A historical report recounts how Daniel Lamont, starting as governor’s private secretary, won Grover Cleveland’s trust. Lamont prepared nightly briefing reports, later becoming a key aide and cabinet member after Cleveland’s election as governor. The tale ends with Lamont arriving at the executive mansion before 7:00 AM, surprising Cleveland.
Edward Mansfield a traveling salesman staying at a Seattle hotel rescued Miss Bowilton a Chicago woman from drowning at Leech Park yesterday The misjudged water caused her to drift toward a raft ten yards from shore Mansfield rowed out reached her as she nearly sank and brought her to safety then to her home in a carriage
Mr M Pitageralad of Vicksburg Miss is visiting relatives in Beattie. Mr Fitzgerald has been on a vacation throughout the Northwest two weeks and spent several weeks in California. He will leave Beattie in a few days and return home via San Francisco.
A bold highway robbery attempt near the Fremont barrel factory on Lake Union boulevard was thwarted by Jom G Barr, son of Patrolman Henry W Harr. Barr used his horse whip to strike a robber, the horse bolted, and both attackers fled as Barr pursued. Police alerted. records show a dramatic escape and quick action by the young driver.
William Steffen manager of the Madison Park pavilion and F C Purkeypile operator of a Smiths Cove blind pig will be tried before Judge George Tuesday afternoon for selling liquor within city limits without a license. The Steffen case is expected to be hotly contested.
Water will be shut off tonight from o clock to tomorrow at o clock p m on Main street from Firet avenue to Twelfth avenue south and on Fifth avenue south from Main to Madison due to repairs to pipes near the Snoqualmie power house.
Fragmentary timetable notes list Quail 1.00 acre Lsmm and Stowe Everett with daily three round trips at 1 a m 23 38 and 7 18 pm except Sunday. Colman Gock Beattie contact Red 881 Pare 150 round trip 1.00 fuel meals served at centa.
Washington Aug 10 A Pam Penga woman appeared in Manila streets with a five year old orphan boy and offered him for sale for five dollars promising a good title. When questioned at headquarters she said the act was not unusual and was ordered out of town by American officers.
The Union Record notes clerks shipwrights longshoremen tailors and barbers contribute to the strike fund. Icemen’s dispute with teamsters is held for a formal report. Barbers report counterfeit union cards in nonunion shops and seek prosecution. A Labor Day program is proposed including a parade cornerstone of the Labor Temple a ball game night and music funding by unions.
May Thompson arrested by Officer Bchenaman for disorderly conduct last evening. Dan Conley detained by Officer Hubbard as a vagrant. Charles Campbell held by Detectives Barbee and Byrnes on suspicion. The group were picked up after arriving in the city while an officer and a detective team conducted checks.
Fletcher Patterson shot and killed John Thomason near Bullivan in Moultrie county after warning him away from a sister Patterson had courted. The double barreled shotgun blast felled Thomason as he approached the gate, Patterson then surrendered to the sheriffs posse. Thomason left a divorced wife and three children in Kinmundy Illinois.
The Seattle military band repeats a concert on Pike Street at First through Fourth avenues. Program includes marches and overtures by Meter Bouillon Arditi and others with Ernest Meter conducting.
Miss Kerstein of the Hainer Grand hotel told police she misplaced two valuable acid rings from a pantry shelf. She left them briefly and returned to find them gone.
The report announces schedules at Al-KI beach picnic grounds with non liquor on grounds policy. Columbia docked teamers depart Sunday every half hour from 9 a m until 7 p m with fare 26 cents for round trip and reduced rates for children.
Striking Seattle mill workers have bought the Allen-Nelson Mill and will form the New Mechanics Mill Co with 140 union members. They paid 25000 cash and 6000 due by Sept 1 to reopen at First Avenue South and Norman under a profit sharing plan.
Detective Byrnes detained the alleged bunco artist J. F. Biens after a dockside sting. L. Bancard alerted authorities when a stranger tried to extort $45 on a shipment. Several suspects including Chan Reston Charlie Hugh Rehan Henry Dean and James White faced $50 bail for disorderly conduct and vagrancy. John Sancord’s case moved to superior court on $1000 bond.
Readable notes describe new bath houses at Madrona Villa and a charter launch tied to Tel Weat 391. Entities include Madrona Villa and Tel Weat 391 with limited context on purpose or dates.
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