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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
3
The Navy Department directs construction at Puget Sound navy yard including a two story frame hospital costing up to 600 dollars, a two story gunners quarters up to 2900 dollars, and a two story frame stables building up to 6300 dollars with bids to be opened in Washington on September 2.
Rebeca Reed also known as Hasel Beaumont and May Sloan appeared before Judge Hell this morning and pled not guilty to larceny from the person. Bond set at $1000 by the municipal judge.
Ole Olseon, recently released from Che eky prison, terrorized the Twenty third Avenue and Jackson Street area yesterday afternoon. He told police his watch and money were stolen, but clerks confirmed the money was safe, and he returned to his cell without further incident.
The schooner Martha W Tufta arrives from Yakutat with fish and will sail back laden with galt Larrela and salting supplies. Lakme freed by government to carry coal to Eureka. Incoming ships include Al El Despatch Bonita City of Topeka Santa Ana and Santa Ana head to port. Rainier slated to depart San Francisco for Seattle September 1. Waterfront movements and blockade break expected. all corliers unloading.
The Y M A will close all departments to members through mid next week except the public reading room and parlor. Steam heat is being installed requiring a full water heating change for baths and interior renovations and repainting. General Secretary A S Allen and Prof A G Douthitt returned from a Portland conference noting strong Pacific Northwest Y M C A growth and education focus.
Mayor Humes agrees to write for the Metropolitan Magazine explaining why his city is among the best. A series of mayors from various cities will publish similar pieces with photo and autograph. City may lease Ravenna park for ten years at a total rent of 8000 dollars, with annual rents ramping up from 100 to 900 dollars. The council may take up the lease at the next meeting. Occidental Cash Market urges readers to buy Sunday dinner meats or poultry at their store on Occidental avenue near Weekday.
Joe Parecasco charged with assaulting a woman in the tenderloin with intent to kill will plead to the charge. Judge Tallman granted Geo Gibson a divorce from Kate Gibson. Northwestern lass Works has fled and exceptions in superior courts challenge the sale of the plant to William Dulles Jr. The company says the sale price undervalues the plant and asserts irregularities at auction.
Chief of Police Sullivan ordered five patrolmen to guard the machine shop complex of the Metal Trades' association this afternoon. No disturbances have been reported, and the effort is described as protective detail at the association premises.
A six days bicycle race starts Monday evening at the Palace track on Boren avenue and How Street. Lead rider Lillie Anderson of Chicago has dominated events this year with eight wins in six days races. Grace Bigelow of Seattle and Alice Fuller of Spokane join the field as new but promising competitors with prior Saucer track experience.
City records show the bond of Joe Frank for 4050 dollars to improve Belmont avenue from East Boy street to Lake View avenue. Also filed is the bond of Maguire for 1775 dollars for Battery street from First to Third avenue.
The Rainier Grana Hotel Co suit for 5000 dollars over an elevator contract with Otis Elevator Co was dismissed by agreement. Judge Hanford also declared Seattle man Mike L. Barnes bankrupt and referred the matter to referee John P. Hoyt for further hearing.
Mayor Humes announced the appointment of five patrolmen during the Wooden celebration. The new appointees are 8. Crawford, Owen Roberts, A. W. Dexter, 3. B. Cummings, and L. R. Wren.
Nome States Attorney Joseph Jr. Ota travels to Minnesota on a planned professional visit, leaving Nome for several days.
Steamers for navy yard leave Columbia dock daily at 6 3, 9 3, 10 30 a m, 1 15, 2 15, 6 8 p m. Be round trip.
The morning on the avenue shows steady demand with most fruits selling well. Prunes and plums lack demand while prices stay near yesterday's quotes, with kegs up to 2 1/2 cents per dozen and butter unchanged.
A list of fresh fruit prices includes lemons 0.90 per box and Valencia oranges 14.00. peaches and grapes also shown. Constable Kaufman served a war rant on Jane Doe at a lodging house on Flint Avenue near Pike Street, releasing her on an 80 dollar bond. she is charged with assault and battery on Mrs. Redlinger, a resident.
The body of A. C. Rudolf, peanut products manufacturer, was found with a gunshot wound to the heart in a bedroom. His wife’s key was found at the door, pistols in hand. Authorities believe a quarrel occurred last night and that the wife shot him and then killed herself.
Brig Gen William Ludhew died today in Dead Convent New Jersey from consumption contracted in the Philippines. The obituary notes his service in the war and his final illness.
Dennis Fogarty was arrested by Officer Fletcher as a vagrant while Capt. Willard called him a vagrant in every sense. He refused to state his business or occupation. James Colton, alleged opium fiend, was taken into custody last evening by Detectives Harber and Byrnes.
Tonight increasing cloudiness with Saturday showers and cooler temperatures. Winds from light to fresh. Gas and electric fixtures advertised by Kul bourne vy Clack Co at 815 Becond Ave.
Fifty Seattle boys gathered at Dr and Mrs Shan non s residence for a dinner hosted by Gerald Shan non before he leaves for Notre Dame. Guests included Joe Tyler and many companions with toasts speeches and songs. Separate gatherings featured a reception for Miss Anderson a launch party for Miss Alice Andrews and a range of social events across Lake Washington and area clubs.
The Ballard fire department plans a grand ball tonight at Athletic Hall. The Interbay fire department will attend in full uniform, signaling a formal social event. Tickets cost 60 cents with ladies admitted free.
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