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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
6
By a 7 to 6 vote in committee of the whole the council postponed indefinitely all resolutions to reconstruct the board of public works through charter amendment after a late night, desultory discussion.
The steamer Jo Williams ran her tow into a bank at Carrollton, Kentucky, breaking it apart and resulting in the loss of 176000 bushels of coal. The incident, caused by rammed steering gear, ranks as one of the river’s heaviest such losses.
Kent residents donate land for shops and offices. the Seattle-Tacoma Interurban Railway accepts, making Kent the company headquarters. A new factory for an unspecified product is expected to locate here, employing at least 40 men and seeking a property donation.
Executed in Danville Kentucky this morning Reuben Quinn a colored man was hanged after being convicted of murder The sentence was carried out under local judicial authority in the early hours of the day, marking a final outcome of the capital case.
In Black Diamond Washington a wave of burglaries has struck multiple homes and a laundry in recent days. Targets include the houses of M. Brodie, John Davis, and T. M. Patterson and the Rowe laundry. Losses are small but numerous. Residents near the area are suspected but no arrests or conclusive evidence exist yet.
Sir Thomas Lipton is expected to cap his Shamrock campaign with a new boat named Shamrock II. King Edward has discussed the matter with Lipton and expressed interest, as Lipton believes he can build a vessel to reclaim the prize.
For Seattle and Vicinity expect occasional rain with warmer temperatures. Fresh to brisk southeast winds accompany the unsettled period tonight and Saturday.
City council committee reports favoring a charter amendment for the library, but opposes making the school superintendent ex officio. Library expenses to be annual, disbursements by a seven member unpaid board serving seven year terms, mayor appoints. James leads opposition citing superintendent workload.
City hall discusses a charter amendment to create a five member board of public works. Proposed members include the city engineer and five superintendents covering streets water works buildings bridges and electrical affairs with city lighting and franchise duties.
The Chicago Jewelry Co announces a special sale continuing until Christmas. Bolivia diamonds including rings brooches studs and stick pins are priced at $1.00 and up. Address 1207 Avenue.
The cruiser Philadelphia has been ordered to Panama to sail at once. The Wisconsin will follow upon its arrival from Honolulu to protect U S interests along the shores if Venezuela engages hostilities with Colombia.
Judge Emory hears James J. Ralph vs American Bridge Company for damages to a plaintiff injured on the job. Antonio Balto seeks 1856 dollars from Northwestern Stone Company for a work accident. Martha Smith obtained 500 dollars against the city of Seattle for a broken sidewalk on Second Avenue. Mattes Falcon must pay 8 dollars monthly alimony to Catherine Falcon while divorce proceedings proceed. Charles Anderson pleads guilty to a резa check and faces penitentiary time.
Henry Drum of the state board of audit and control said in Olympia that railroad consolidation would have limited impact on the region and that a special legislative session is unnecessary. He expressed confidence in the regular legislature to address the issue.
City council members condemn Seattle Electric Company for inadequate street car service. They plan to appoint committees to draft an ordinance setting schedules and car capacities, especially the James Street line, to improve passenger comfort and safety during peak hours 6 to 7 PM.
Sol Smith Russell, the famous actor based in Forever Washington, has been diagnosed with locomotor ataxia. The illness has kept him largely from public life and there is no hope he will resume his old stage roles, for which he was famed for his quaint and humorous impersonations.
Al Neil of San Francisco outpoints Tom Tracy of Australia in a hard fought eighteen round bout at Portland. After several even rounds, Neill's superior punching power carried him to victory as the crowd watched closely at Moore's venue on 708 Second Avenue.
Local shop advertises holiday specials across fine china cut glass silverware and novelties. German China tableware includes cups and saucers sugar and cream sets fruit saucers and cake plates at marked reductions. Clearing out miscellaneous gift items such as mail openers and shoe horn sets as last minute bargains.
Beattie adds a galvanized wire pipe factory to its list of manufactories. The company includes Chas Mitinge of Traders' National Bank Spokane as president, T Garricon a British Columbia mining man, C P Chamberlain ex Washington Central receiver, and P Fisher of Seattle. Preparations are under way for early operation as galvanized piping replaces older metal conduits for durability and cost.
A company plans to deploy fully equipped equipment in the neighborhood of Spokane and nearby towns. Local and Spokane firms have recently secured several large contracts reflecting growing demand.
Ballard resident J. W. Ditzler died in Los Angeles California this morning of consumption after traveling there for health. He belonged to Mallard Camp W O W and carried $2000 life insurance. Remains will be shipped home for burial.
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