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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
4
Fragmentary notes show a court involved in a belt dispute with Mabel and Grant. The receiver is urged to take charge while Sheriff Lotas Woodras is reported in possession. Official reports state the December fate of Mabel remains unclear.
The latest bike score for December 14 shows positions at 3 o clock with teams McEachern Mayo Wison Newkirk Butler McLean and Freder leading. The total distance listed is 2 406 1 miles and 2 408 1 miles respectively.
Disjointed OCR notes recount Wm A Gilmore from a mission in Alaska regarding disputed claims over property at Anvil Creek. References to Swedish and American evangelical groups, shifts in allegiance, and a contested possession lead to a final issue after negotiations and a threatened legal action.
A board of school directors today selected James Stephens Boone Mr Bebb and Sam Lawton to draw plans for the WW School buildings. The group will prepare designs for construction on land north of Woodland.
East Norman a trio of boys including Victor De Teorville and Himer Lester were acquitted on the charge of assault. Judge Cann dismissed the case after noting their good characters and delivering a brief reprimand.
A benefit concert will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday December 17 to support a Christmas donation. Performers include soprano Cum tmings- and Miss Lillie Blanche Proudnt, violinist Mr. William Steiner, guitarist Miss Ella Breiner, and pianist Steboueadiee Kato among others.
A new building is planned at the Puget Navy Yard for summer occupancy. Plans and specifications are at the Chamber. A theft report notes a gold watch and $18 missing from a woman named Kate warrant Louis Pagiant. A council committee discussed West Lake Boulevard with no action. Officer Ridgway cares for a 2 year old found abandoned at 1121 Sixth Avenue. The Swedish Lutheran church on Ninth Avenue and Stewart Street will be dedicated Sunday at 2:30 PM with Rev G A Anderson officiating.
The Yale football program announced total receipts of 529,964.76 for the season, about 8,000 more than the previous year. Expenditures are estimated at 30,000, leaving a net profit near 23,000 dollars.
A cloudburst in the mountains near Spring City drives water onto hillsides and forces residents into town. No loss of life or fuel reported, with reports noting rapid onset and evacuations in the area.
Water mains damage detected as electrolysis risk between street railway tracks and city pipes. Officials require written statements of liability for any damage from electroslysis. bids for Malden avenue sewer and 24th avenue water main are noted. several bids listed with contracts to be let Monday.
Sunday at 3 in the association rooms John A. Baksh a native of India and Denver graduate addresses the men on Mohammedanism and Christianity His wife serves as physician at a Lady Dufferin hospital Special music on native instruments featured
The upcoming event features a lecture and display by Chas J Anderson at 7 PM tomorrow. Readers are invited to attend the 818 Ptret teon venue for the demonstration and talk titled The lath.
Navel oranges are lower in price now quoted at 2.50 to 2.75. Potatoes show an upward trend with Yakimas of the finest grade priced at 9.29 today. Business was fair and soon out of town Christmas orders are expected to augment commission trade.
Corrected daily listings show prices for a wide range of produce including lemons oranges grapes cranberries and pineapples with unit prices per box case or bag. Vegetables covered include potatoes beets carrots lettuce cabbage onions and more with per sack or per cwt pricing.
The list shows varied prices for vegetables fruits and eggs across markets. Items include califlower 1.00 to 1.25, cucumbers 1.60 per box, wax beans 60 per dor, artichokes Togest 60 per dor, butter cheese eggs and poultry with prices like 39 cents, and live poultry listings such as spring turkeys at 11 cents and ducks at 19 cents. Numerous entries mention markets in Iowa New York and Wisconsin with broader product lines.
C LaBarge of Pacific Cold Storage reports aboard the Eiha Jia Son that the Discovery is safe after a pleasure voyage discussion. He notes rough seas between Juneau and Alaska mail routes and expects the next boat from the North with tidings of the Discovery's safety.
Scranton reports the American Federation of Labor elected Raman Gompers as president and other officers including Jai tats fives and Thomas J. Kidd in the year end assembly held December 14.
Dec 14 report states Charles Pauline and associate win damages totaling 39 000 from a Seattle property dispute. Court ruling cites street grading affecting Piastar and Pike streets and impacts to adjoining parcels. Attorney General Knox presence noted in filings and Senate action on nominations referenced.
Word reached the quartermaster today that a large army transport will come here next week. It carries 259 000 feet of lumber for construction in the Philippines. The Cottage City from Lynn canal points is due tonight. The Italian ship Lulai Campa departed West Seattle bound for Tacoma to finish loading. its destination is not yet known.
A destitute elderly woman, aged around 60, was found in a lodging room near police headquarters. Humane Officer Ridgway and Dr. Thwing of the Associated Charities reported she had little clothing and no funds. She is now in a warm room with comforts while officers search for her husband, believed jailed somewhere.
Readers report several city lotteries, including one at Occidental and Washington run by white men, and another at 205 Cherry Street acting as a hub for multiple lotteries led by a man named Pena. Tickets are sold daily by men and sometimes women, with monthly fines paid to police as a license.
Dr. De Boto of the Wayside Mission locates two elopers from Schemian county. The pair, not from his ranch, return home after being found by his detective work in Bea. The girl was previously a friend who wed Inoke-Speake, and the couple’s movements are traced to First and Madison, then Globe.
The Beattle Retail Grocers Association plans a Monday meeting to set a campaign plan for municipal politics in the coming election. They aim to back council candidates who will push favorable legislation and address issues like street paving and street access.
F. B. Dodge, long in United States volunteer service in the Philippines, arrived in the city late yesterday en route to Topeka. He notes natives quickly adopt American customs and praises the people as apt. He believes civil service and more security for American capital will drive the country’s greatness.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting with representatives from several societies it was decided that each charity will fund raise in its own name this year. Diamond earrings and brooches are noted. W H Finck signed as chair.
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