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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
3
Washington reports intense scrutiny as the Senate Judiciary Affairs committee weighs charges from Un members claiming Knox helped form and evade law in the alleged billion steel trust. The accusations stress impartial judgment and caution against appointing him without an investigation.
In Scranton on December 11, the labor convention showed a clear tilt toward public ownership of utilities and broader socialist ideas. A heated floor debate followed a resolution opposing anti scalping laws, arguing the measure favored railways over the poor and that rail rates should not be legislated against. The resolution was adopted after a challenging discussion and a failed bid to recommit by the railway telegraphers.
The Supreme Court in Olympia affirmed lower-court rulings in multiple Seattle King County cases. Ellen Wyatt, executrix of R. Wyatt estate, seeks judgment for the Ellen launch purchase costs. F E Ward sues T D Hinckley for 750 for breach of contract on rental of a Hinckley store. A Morrison sues Blue Star Tien Co for 1500 for services as finchooner Hero in 1990. Nick Nelson decks hand on steamer in 19 against Willey for damages. Frank Emel costs to Emel are dismissed.
County treasurer's office reports November tax intake of 191257.48 dollars with 99485 on the tax roll of 196 and 7792.46 in back taxes. A man in Seattle yesterday sought his wife who has reportedly run off with a man named Albert.
H J Fleishman cashier absconded with 160000 in bank funds. He left Los Angeles Saturday morning and traveled to El Paso then to Mexico. Reward offered 2500 for arrest and 5000 for return of money. Pinkerton detectives dispatched to Mexico. State bank officials say the institution is amply protected.
The schooner Ralph D Long from Nome reached port after extreme hardships. With % tons and 123 aboard, the vessel faced a gale on leaving Unalaska October 9, nearly capsizing and losing passengers Hansen and another. Water supply failed, ballast shifted, and at times the crew kept off the docks to stabilize. Geo Morrill of Seattle reported efforts to aid, noting $1,009 spent on supplies and containers of water secured at the last moment.
The committee will meet Thursday evening to consider charter amendment resolutions presented by the city council. A single session won’t cover all proposals and five or six meetings may be needed to finish the work, according to President Crichton.
The College of Our Lady of Jourdes South Wark will erect a coke plant next spring at a stated cost for a four story frame building to adjoin the present structure. Students will perform a Christmas entertainment next Sunday. Remaberg and Dixon are referenced at a corner site on Fremont Avenue and Blewett Street. The Georgetown fire department will discuss street improvements below a defined point as streets are described in deplorable condition. A Diamond Lee Coupon Book promotion is noted with Johnson & Co. 107 Second Ave. as a sales headquarters for cleaners salts and millinery.
Classified notice lists highest prices paid for secondhand household goods stoves bedroom sets carpets and secondhand office furniture. Includes address 110-112 Second Avenue South and phone Red 1222.
The body of Benjamin B B Harlan conductor of the 8 and LL branch of the Northern Pacific was received today by Honney and Stewart. Harlan died yesterday from injuries after being caught under an engine at Sedro Woolley weeks ago. He died in Sedro Woolley but will be buried here tomorrow.
Notices advertise the upcoming wedding of TL G Seaborn and Miss Charlotte Smith of this city this evening. The couple plans to reside at their residence following the ceremony.
The Broadway Improvement Club discussed paving Broadway and funding partly by the general fund citing Broadway as a key traffic route. A committee including Mr Little and Dr J R Booth was formed to obtain estimates while Superintendant of Streets Li de backed the plan. Councilman Verte spoke on local improvements and potential condition upgrades.
In a court filing N Sorenson seeks 10088 damages from George K Hergeson for injuries from a loose sash while cleaning windows at Hergesons lodging house on Piet avenue. He says he broke bones and is badly used up.
A 1901 letter from Ravenna and Yesler citizens appeals to Seattle Beattie officials for a northward street from Broadway in Brooklyn to join the county road. They argue the route would ease access to University Hill and the University, aiding Green Lake and Maple-leaf valley producers, with backing from local improvement clubs.
Seek relief for tired eyes by choosing the beer advertised at the Third and Pike address. The notice promotes a bargain price and directs readers to the 9-10 Houssy building for purchase.
Theaters report that Richard Golden will appear for the last time tonight in Om Jed Prouty at the Grand. His manager Harry Rudolph says next season will feature a few plays including William Collier in On the Quiet, a prior New York success.
Speidell withdraws from race easing the election clash with McKimon. At the football men’s meeting McKiman received a unanimous nomination for captain, ensuring the tomorrow election. Ladien gold guard chains advertised, with Moore’s and Finck’s Jewelry noted in the city listings.
II eatrafactory arrangements can be made with the railroad the baseball club of fielena and Matte will join the Pacific Northwest League statement is given on the authority of Manager frydale of the local ingtega tion of ball towers Railroads charging too much per man prompts Northweat league officers to act unions the corporation reduced lit charges teams cannot enter the league Helena and Jutte have joined an intermountain league but not barred from the local association The mont flery opals rings and ping at Finch's Pioneer Jewelry Moore's promotes watches silver novelties on Second avenue
An advertisement touts a music box with a perfectly smooth tube sheet and a unique tuneful sheet. It claims effortless play and positions the seller as exclusive agents and factory representatives offering installment plans.
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