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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
4
The London style report describes Ed Martin defeating Russell in ten rounds at the Grand Opera in Seattle. Referee Crane and officials managed rough action as both fighters traded blows with crowd unrest and a noted knee jab incident.
Last night the council appropriated more money to add a rattle-trap extension to the city building near the council room and treasurer offices. It will be two stories high with windows on all sides and mainly used by the engineering department, providing ample light. Crichton opposed the bill, arguing against further spending and suggesting moving the health department to the old hall and using the current engineer’s room for the board. A letter from the engineer stated the department is hampered for space.
Archt Sid Denny, builder of Lipton's yacht Lipton II, warned Shamrock II faces a hard prop when attempting to lift from the Constitution this year. He hoped Sir Thomas Lipton's boat would win, but he would not bet on it.
Rev Geo BE Hancock pastor of Went Park Metropolitan District church died today in Asbury Park from paralysis after suffering a headache during Sunday service He collapsed as he began preaching and was aided by members of the congregation Hancock, born in Burlington county, had served as pastor in West Park for a year and a half
In Asbury Park New Jersey on August 12 John Manning was swept toward the sea by a dangerous undertow. A summer visitor's St Bernard reached him as he neared exhaustion and pulled him safely to shore.
Enthusiastic revival services are held this week at Holiness Union Mission between Pine and Pike on Third Avenue. Two colored women run the Plantation Lounge and perform solos as prominent parts of the program. Nightly sermons are delivered by Evangelist C. A. He.
A New York court considers raising 16 year old Dorothy Roosevelt’s allowance from 5000 to 9000 dollars from a 96000 dollar trust left by her late uncle, with her mother arguing that 2000 more is needed for tutors, education, and social obligations. Referee McKim backs a 1500 rise, noting substantial education and social costs.
Montana Governor Toole and Idaho Governor join federal action to recover the bodies of Con Sullivan and P H Sullivan and Rooney from Unimak Island Alaska. The three Butte and Wallace men, noted prospectors, were killed in a remote camp last June and buried on the island, with petitions urging relief from a North Pacific revenue cutter.
Buried by 1. C. C. F. Gillespie, marine engineer, yesterday in the bay. Burial from Butterworth's tomorrow morning under auspices of the ., interment at Judge's cemetery. The Star will be sent to campers statewide.
Joseph Kildall, general manager of Pacific Coast and Northwest Packing Co, visits Rainier Grand. His Wrangel Narrows Alaska cannery will ship 30 000 cases of salmon this year with 106 workers. Stockholder M F Braight of Republic WA travels with him as promoter of the firm, one of the few coast companies not merged with Oaffroy combination.
The steamer Centennial, delayed from last night, will sail this afternoon as livestock cargo failed to arrive. A large amount of freight remains on the dock while the Dirigo of Alaska Steamship Co plans a 10 PM call for Skagway and nearby ports. The Cottage City, recently acquired by the Pacific Coast Co, carries substantial merchandise and two passengers.
A large party of prominent Seattle citizens and travelers from the East depart tonight for Skagway aboard the Cottage City with Maj. Glaseford and Lieut. Mitchell of the U S Signal Corps among 18 aboard to lay the Juneau cable. The steamer Lakme will follow in a few days, while Mexico seaworthiness is confirmed for potential Canadian ports.
J Thompson, a coal miner, was severely injured when a train wheel passed over part of his right foot on Railroad avenue near coal bunkers. He was intoxicated and unable to move in time. Officer Carr ordered a patrol wagon. Dr Borke treated him at the city hall before a hack ferried him to a steamer for Port Madison where he has family.
A fire at 2512 Madison Street damaged the kitchen and rear of W. J. Sterling’s home, waking the family around 3:25 am. Two engines saved most of the house and prevented spread to adjacent properties. Loss under $560, fully insured. owned by Clark Kelly.
The British foreign office, the Athenaeum complains, is adopting slang terms. A House of Commons written answer prompts Lord Cranborne to refer to the balance of a railway as the remainder of it. A parliamentary paper on the Mad Mullah in Somaliland uses Col. Sadler’s dispatch slang, including the phrase Mul lah reported off his head. The London weekly misses a chance for another attack on American shorthand.
Banff N W T August 12 Mount Assiniboine known as the Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies proved unconquered after seven attempts in as many seasons. Walter D Wilcox of Washington DC and Henry G Bryant former president of the Geographic Society of Philadelphia, with two Canadian Pacific Swiss guides, failed to reach the summit despite hitting eleven thousand one hundred feet in altitude.
Large quantities of apples and pears from California on the Umatilla entered the market this morning. Melons and small vegetables also arrived from the south. California produce increased market activity and slightly lowered prices while Wenatchee and Yakima receipts remained fair. Watermelons are plentiful and down in price. other prices largely unchanged.
Listing of assorted groceries with prices for lemons, apples, oranges, bananas, berries, melons, potatoes, onions, lettuce, peppers, cabbage, greens, and dairy and poultry items. Includes per box, per can, per pound, and per sack rates. notes market corrections and regional offerings in Seattle and Eastern Washington quantities.
A fragmented market listing shows live and dressed poultry including turkeys and ducks, plus cattle and sheep. The entries include varied weights and prices and reference live stock categories and vendors.
Mrs Harriett C Hughes aged 57 died after a prolonged illness at 1710 Fourteenth Avenue from Huntington's disease. A longtime Beatty resident since 1884 she ran the Grim t house at Beo ond and Pine streets, the city army and navy headquarters in earlier years. She leaves one daughter Miss Judith Hughes.
The civil service commission will hear charges by F A Grogan that Detective Adama assaulted him. The meeting is at 7 30 in Secretary Grout’s office tonight.
London style note reports Budapest issues an order on public morality banning barmaids under four years old from saloons. It states hundreds of young women lose jobs and speculates if London officials faced re election after backing the measure. Kilbourne Clark Co. M Becond Ave.
The Alaska steamer Humboldt or the Alaska Flyer docked carrying 145 passengers and about 400000 dollars in bullion to Seattle banks plus 109000 dollars in passengers’ hands. Dawson reports fear river traffic may close early due to Yukon silt and sandbars at Circle City and Forty Mile limiting trips. The Canadian government confiscated 10000 gallons of whisky from a Dawson shipment, a loss to Northern Commercial Co. A proposed Valdes to Eagle railway would run miles and open Tanana and Copper river headwaters. Discoveries in Stewart river country south of Dawson draw stampede and prospectors. notable Humboldt gold seekers include C L Yuetige, J S Phillipe, Mrs BE Archibald, D C Sullivan, L & Rawards, J W Flannery, and John Flannery.
The funeral for W. W. Goodson who died at South Beattie Sunday night was held at Bonney & Stewart's chapel at 10 o clock. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery. Joseph W. Smith, age 13, noted in the record.
Aline Van de Putte eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Van de Putte died at 123 Twenty second avenue last evening. The body will be shipped to O dirien by Butterworth and Bona. Mrs Tosa Whee aged MM yenra died at Providence hospital last evening. Embalmed by Mutterworth and Lane and shipped to San Francisco.
Tonight and Wednesday forecast calls for fair skies with cooler conditions. Wednesday afternoon will bring fresh north to northeast winds.
Union 131 Carpenters and Joiners met on Tuesday August 13 with full attendance. A.C. White served as president and W. C. B. Nandolph was secretary. the meeting noted an important bust and discussed union affairs.
A small-town retailer announces clearance on domestic and Key Wert cigars, urging customers to buy now as stock is exhausted and prices are reduced to move inventory quickly.
Niagara Falls aged residents recount a local wager as Carl D. Graham plans to loan his barrel for a test ride by Miss Alice Wagenfine a female contortionist. She intends to attempt the whirlpool passage in late August with the borrowed craft.
Three persons drowned while bathing at Quepanco on Hinepuxent Day near Salisbury. Victims were Miss Ethel L. Phillips of Baltimore Miss Jennie White of Whitesburg and G O G Ratcliffe of Salisbury. They separated from the group and found themselves in a deep hole. The women grabbed Ratcliffe as they sank but he could not save them.
A local sale advertises sheeting at 4 of a yard, pillow cases worth 12 to 13 , lisle gloves at 19c, bicycle gauntlets at 19c, and stock collars priced 18 each. Tomorrow only, bargain table displays these items with reduced prices and regular price references.
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