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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1901

Page

3

Accident Claim Ends In Hospital for Epileptic Driver

Adame a 37 year old teamster hauling sand on First avenue near the Grand hotel was struck by an epileptic attack causing his wagon to wheel over him. Onlookers freed him from the wreck and he was rushed to Providence hospital in convulsions with severe head lacerations. He is married with children and has a history of epilepsy including prior falls from his wagon.

Adame Welock First Avenue er-Grand Hotel Providence Hos Adama Puget Sound Bessie Judd Sidney A. Judd Rampart Wty Sidney Seattle Hall & Judd

Perjurer Sentenced in Tacoma on Birthday Day

Manuel Douette received a ten year sentence in the penitentiary in Tacoma Washington. He was a witness in the Vance murder case and was in British Columbia at the time. The sentencing followed trial developments and marked his birthday.

Tacoma Wash Manuel Douette Doueette British Columbia Vance Yeouterday

United Irish Members Sentenced in Ireland for Meeting Ousting Speeches

Members of the United Irish were today sentenced in Ireland for arranging meetings and making intimidating speeches. Imprisonment ranged from one month to three months.

Wallymote Ireland The United Irish

Petition for Pine and Pike Street Drainage and Sidewalk

A petition signed by about 2 percent of property owners on Pine and Pike streets plus First Second and Third avenues asks the council to grade and re side walk the section from Pike to Pine. Proposed elevations and cuts on Pine Second Avenue and related streets align with Councilman Muldoon’s plan to cut First and Second avenues from Pike to Beil Street.

Pine Pike Fourth Presgrade Muldoon Beil Street

Relando Miner Dead After Rock Fall at Black Diamond

Coroner Hoye reported to KK Diamond that Loula Relando was killed in the Black Diamond mine this morning by a rock fall in a shaft. Deputy Coroner Buck planned to tour the fatality scene that evening to investigate.

Hoye KK Diamond Loula Relando Buck

Hinckley Trial in Mutual Insurance Case Set for Thursday

The United States circuit court hears the trial of Timothy D. Hinckley to recover 44000 from Mutual Insurance Company. Judge Hanford excused jurors to go home for the day and tentatively set continued argument for Thursday. R J Gray and John G Gray represent Hinckley with John B Alten for the corporation. The issue centers on whether Whitworth acted as the companys agent at the time of the alleged act. The judge denied both sides motions to retry or instruct the jury after testimony.

Timothy D. Hinckley United States Mutual Insurance Lawrence Whitworth R. J John G. Gray Hinckley John B. Alten Corporation Whitworth Hanford

Marriage Licenses Listed For Numerous Seattle Area Couples

A garbled list shows multiple marriage licenses issued to couples from Seattle and surrounding areas. Names include Pont Meek and Jean Clyne. Ole Foss and tie Vieg. Alex Powell and Ona Delia Ma. H M Kor and Dora Fleming. Dennis Ivan and Ida tes. John Ret en and Hilma Paavala. Peter Hansen and Letzeller. Thos N Clark and Nellie Steers. Wat gtrat and Bie M. Sloan and Lig wearegeene. Theo d and Helen Bergman.

Pont N. B. Meek Jean Clyne Ole Foss Stanwood Tie Vieg Arlington Alex Powell Ona Delia Ma Seattle H. M.kor Gate Dora Fleming Annie §Y Sele Dennis Ivan Idates John Reten Hilma Paavala Peter Hansen Eresia Letzeller Beat Thos. N. Clark Williameon Nellie v. Steers Dry Ridge Wat Gtrat Portland, Or Freqatr Sloan Tacoma Ligwearegeene Theod Helen Bergman

Control Smallpox Moves by City Health Board

At a special board of health meeting Dr A H Mc Leish was named temporary assistant health officer to inspect trains and arrivals for smallpox. Health Officer Carroll says 80 percent of Seattle’s cases come from outside towns and 40 cases exist in the city. He calls the illness a mild form easily treated with no deaths this season and notes steps to bar entry of patients.

Board of Health A. H. McLeish Carroll Seattle

City Council Orders Street Work Across Several Vacant Segments

The council last night ordered grading and curbing on East Spring Street from Twentieth to Twenty fifth avenues at 1000 dollars, wooden sidewalks on Day Street from Twenty fourth avenue south to Twenty ninth avenue south at 1400 dollars, sewer work on Fast Spruce Street from Broad to Twelfth Avenue at 2400 dollars, street re alignment on Howard Avenue from Denny Way to Olive Street, grading on Aloha Street from East Lake Avenue to Minor Avenue North, and related work on Aloha to Roy Street, Twenty second Avenue South to King Streets, and Twenty second Avenue to Norman Street.

Council East Spring Street Twentieth Twenty Fifth Avenues Day Street Twenty-fourth Avenue Twenty Ninth Avenue Thercond Avenue King Streets King Norman Street

President Crichton Proposes Rainproof Blankets for Horses

Council last night debated a bill by Humane Officer Ridgway requiring seameters to cover their horses with rainproof blankets when left unattended or faced with bad weather. Violations would incur specified penalties.

Crichton West of Humane Ridgway

Hawkins and Queenan set for Seattle glove contest

Sien Hawkins and Perry Queenan will weigh 196 pounds for a forthcoming Seattle boxing match to be the fifth event of the season. The bout, planned as a major local spectacle, will feature a 75 60 split in favor of the winner and will draw a large crowd at Germania Hall. Queenan trains at Georgetown while Hawkins seeks a permanent Seattle home.

Sien Hawkins Perry Queenan Seattle Dick Case Germania Hali Dal Hawkins Dal Queenan Georgetown

To Be A Young Skyscraper Planned For Seattle

Architect Henry Dozter outlines an eight story apartment project in Seattle with stone first three floors and brick upper levels. Two five room family units and three room bachelor suites planned, terra cotta trim, light graceful design, funding secured, construction to start after drawings.

Henry Dozter Seattle

Convention Representatives Journey to Pacific Grove

Robert Ewing John Gabel and Arthur Scroggs left this morning for Pacific Grove California to attend the annual Pacific Coast YMCA convention as state university delegates. They will be joined in Portland by delegates from the State Agricultural College and Whitman College.

Robert Ewing John Gabel Arthur Scroggs Pacific Grove Cal Pacific Coast College YY. M. C. A.’s State University Portland State Agricultural College Whitman College

Senator Foater Sends Government Seed Gift to Star Staff

United States Senator A. G. Foater from Washington has forwarded a supply of government seeds to the Star. He asks the seeds be distributed among Star employees and friends.

United States A. G. Foater Washington Star

Cowed by a Woman at Walla Walla Jail Break

Mrs. Rees wife of Sheriff Kees halted a jail escape in Walla Walla as 14 prisoners neared the door. Sheriff wounded and Jailer Malone overpowered, she fired a revolver driving the inmates back to their cells. Looters later described purchases at local stores.

Walla Walla Mra. Kees Kees Malone

Youngs the Man The Mayor Delays renomination

Friends of Superintendent L J Youngs of the water department were disappointed when Mayor Humes did not submit his renomination to the council last night. Officials say the nomination was prepared but delayed due to an expected meeting next Monday night. The council has adjourned until January 6, with a possibility of a special meeting.

L. J. Youngs Water Department Humes Young

Passengers sue Valencia owner over Nome voyage

Ten Valencia passengers sue Pacific Packing and Navigation Company in superior court for 82 damages each alleging the Nome to Nome City trip on October 18 exceeded vessel capacity. They say berths cost 40 dollars, they shuffled with others, rolled on the deck, vomited, air was foul, and the overall conditions were nearly unbearable.

Valencia Nome Pacific Packing and Navigation Company Nome City Bertha

Struck By Cable Car Injures City Stone Cutter

Fidden Smith a stone cutter of 3435 avenue Premont was seriously injured by a Maedleon street car at the corner of Third avenue last night. He tripped near Madison street as car No. 38 approached and was struck, rolling to the north track. He was taken to Providence hospital with facial bruises and two broken ribs but doctors expect his recovery.

Fidden Smith Avenue Premont Third Avenue William Smith Madisan Street

Verify Weights and Measures for City Standards

Counciman Navin urges appointment of a City Weights and Measures official and a bill of effect to align with state law. He argues a dedicated inspector would reduce fraud by faulty scales, grant a seal to all weights and measures, and protect the public from deceptive practices.

Counciman Navin Navin Coumeli

Saloon Proprietors Arrested in Racial Assault Case

Franka and Mike Ingtle, Idaho saloon owners, were arrested by Omeer Rib on a warrant alleging a brutal assault on George Durren a colored man. Durren says he was thrown out during an opening night and beaten by three men including the accused. Doctor Frank Carroll reported serious breast injuries and warned a cold could be fatal. Pitty, same man, faced the petty council last year for selling to minors.

Franka Mike Ingtle Prietor Idaho Omeer Rib George Durren Durren Frank Carroll Pitty Peity Council

Domestic disputes and dissolving orders fill court docket

Judge Tallman dissolves a temporary restraining order over Mrs. Sophia G. Reeves. The suit asserts the property belongs to Dr. Reeves’ estate. Catherine McGuire asks for divorce citing habitual drunkenness and abuse by John McGuire. Mabel Dividends files a long complaint against James M Grant, alleging attempts to remove her from a lodging house. Bessie Judd sues Sidney A Judd claiming abandonment and repeated beating with shared Seattle property interests.

Catherine McGuire John McGuire John Mabel Judge Tallman James M. Grant Grant Bessie Sidney

Divorces and Property Dispute Highlight Hotel Case

Saye Warren le Rude and Clara M. Bruckart seek a divorce in a hotel dispute at Heriin. She aims to keep $1,000 in property for the support of herself and children while alleging mistreatment. The Olson seduction case ended with free of conspiracy findings and dismissal as to Johnson. King county court jurisdiction noted. Jury discharged with no more trials until January in Judge Bell and Judge Minory’s departments.

Bidney Saye Warren le Rude Clara M. Fruckart Warren FH. Bruckart Heriin Warren Marie Olson Herbert Bruce Bruce Ole Johnson Johnson Bell Skagit County Bruce Ives Beattie King County

Market Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Provisions

Corrected daily market list shows lemons apples oranges and other fruits with prices per box or per bunch, plus vegetables like potatoes beets carrots cabbage and tomatoes with unit prices. Grain and feed items include corn barley and oats with quoted ton and per-unit rates, all tied to Seattle market activity.

Catona le Arts Eauli Washington New York Isaiae

Noted Writer Bret Harte in Critical Condition in London

The report states Bret Harte, eminent fiction writer, is critically ill in London with pneumonia. His eldest son Griswold Harte died in Brooklyn last week of consumption. Griswold was born in San Francisco about 21 years ago.

Theodore Tiedemann Ferte New York Bret Harte London Griswold Harte Brooklyn San Francisco

Young boy dies of diphtheria in city home

Charles A. Bergin aged 12 died yesterday at his home 902 Ninth Avenue South from diphtheria. Burial was held privately at Calvary Cemetery this afternoon. The funeral was directed by Collina Sherman Foley Co. Get silver novelties at Moore's. La Roche, removed to il Firetave.

Charles A. Bergin Ninth Avenue South Calvary Cemetery Collina, Sherman Foley Co

Maud Muller Act Sees Copper Theft Thwarted by Patrolman

An officer pursued a suspected thief along Mail Road Avenue junk shop area last night after copper wire was targeted. The rider fled on a bicycle, a shot fired in the air caused him to dismount, and the abandoned wheel and wire were recovered and taken to police headquarters.

Wilson Miepert Mail Road Avenue Wilkon Orble Meexenord Ping

Virginius and Caesar on Stage Tonight and Tomorrow

The Grand presents Virginius with Frederick Warde tonight and tomorrow afternoon in Sheridan Knowles tragedy. Beattie theater features Julian Caesar and The Girl from Maxime. The Third Avenue offers What Happened to Jones with holiday matinees and a light mood for Christmas week.

Virginius Frederick Warde Sheridan Knowles Julian Caesar Beattie Theater Third Avenue Jones Christ Mas

German bride Mary Jullan reports marriage in Germany

Mrs. Mary Jullan, a young German woman who does not speak English, told a peculiar story at police headquarters. Capt. Laubecher translated as she claimed she married Wm. Jullan in Germany last.

Mary Jullan Laubecher Wm. Jullan Germany

Bride Reluctantly Leaves Life of Luxury in Seattle

A Seattle woman recalls a coerced marriage via a German suitor who brought her to the city to life a life of ease. Her husband allegedly forced her to sign a $70 check, drawing police aid to halt payment after an attempted bank withdrawal. Detective Kam Corbett escorted her to bank officials, who refused the payment due to forged signature.

Apring Seattle Second Avenue Puget Bound Julian

Parke seeks city lease for ladies and children retiring room

James Parke proposed leasing city ground at Second Avenue South and Yester Way to build a retiring room for ladies and children with toilets. He offered 900 dollars a year for the building, pending council approval. The site is Forteon Square, formerly set aside for a monument to George H. Forteon, which must be repealed before action.

James Parke Second Avenue South Yester Way Ile Seattle George H. Forteon Phillippines Forteon Square

Aki Arrives Amid Rough Seas with Notable Passengers and Cargo

The Pacific Coast Company's steamer Aki docked at 2 p.m. after a tempestuous voyage from Miagway carrying 22 passengers. Cargo included 8200 cones of salmon for Paile Packing, 000 tons of sulphuretton from Treadwell, 200 tons copper ore from Copper Mountain, and 60 tons high grade gold ore from Doims. Judge Meilen, owner of Copper Mountain mine, was aboard with his wife. Weather remained rough throughout the voyage.

Pacific Coast Company Aki Miagway Banta Aone Eile Packing Company Treadwell Copper Mountain San Francisco Judge Meilen Copper Mountain Mine

Moore's Ad Promotes Jewelry Purchases

For a diamond a watch or jewelry, go to Moore's at 706 Becond Avenue for shopping.

Moore's Becond Avenue

Scarfs and Purses Offer Seasonal Deals

Readable items list various accessories including scarves and purses. Mentions stone marten opossum and electric seal materials, pocketbooks, finger purses, small coin purses, and shopping bags in Morocco seal walrus allig ator colors and mounts. Provides assorted prices and discount lines.

Morocco

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