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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
4
The readable fragments mention a contest or program with prizes and awards, including students like Emmett and Mare var, plus references to schools, a theatre production, and a grand night. Names such as Emmett, Mare var, J J Met, and others appear amid disjointed phrases and dates.
Dawson reports one of the worst Klondike accidents as superintendent Lister falls into a shaft, a wall of fire at bottom roasts him before rescue. Recovery unlikely. Also notes heavy mail to reach Dawson, murder verdict in Juneau, and missing man believed frozen to death on Porcupine Creek trail.
Seventy of Dawson's leading residents gathered recently and organized the Zero club, a social group aimed at community involvement and local fellowship.
Jan A. Roeen ford, once with the Skagway News, heads to Valdes to launch a weekly newspaper venture. He aims to publish a complete paper for the new locale.
An avalanche in the Atiia district on the 16th tipped snow down Monroe mountain trapping four miners who were carried several hundred feet before they escaped with effort. The incident near death for several men was narrowly averted in midwinter conditions on the mountain pass.
In Skagway a major strike disrupted port activities with surface washings and shipping costs listed around 1.80 per pan. Local officials warned of ongoing delays and demand for orderly processing to minimize losses.
A caller at the local office reports travel staff changes. Frank Weetern traveling auditor and Morris neval baggage agent of Canadian Pacific left for Vancouver this morning. Dawneen agent of W Y road expected in Beattle Monday. Stevens Great North passenger agent expected from Spokane. White Pass road adds five new cars to the line.
The seat invoice of eee lew for the Heatth Automatic Telephone Co. arrived in the elite today as part of the 10 000 order.
Nell Pickertil, a girl who disguised herself in boys clothing, was sentenced to jail by Judge Georg this afternoon but released later on a promise of good behavior in the future.
The local quartermaster will open bids this afternoon or Monday for lumber and material to build three 4,000 gallon tanks and ten 3,000 gallon tanks for Alaska. Bids also cover clay pipes hardware and materials for Fort Ideco.
The three men accused in the Leary hold-up are scheduled for a hearing before Justice Cann this afternoon, the court docket shows. They face charges related to the alleged robbery and are expected to enter pleas or request further proceedings.
In Skagway on January 29 the jury began hearing the case of Philip Gosbee as the trial moves through opening statements and initial testimony amid local court proceedings.
James Slorah, convicted of murdering the Mitch ell women, expresses no surprise at the governor's commutation from death to life imprisonment and anticipates a full and unconditional pardon.
Geo B Maxwell city passenger agent for the Pacific Coach at Sinam has accepted a new post with the K N at Portland and will depart for the position the latter part of next week.
A basement fire at 1080 Second Avenue South caused by wiring damaged a liquor stock and a moving picture machine. D Lampman & Co reported losses over two thousand dollars as Mrs Lampman, Harry Lampman and Mitchell Doyle suffered facial and hand burns and were treated at home. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after windows shattered and 3000 feet of film burned.
The Western Central Labor Union announces officer and committee elections today. Named are Alfred Atson James P Griffin vice president Hu Middleton secretary Peter Au treasurer William Connelly reading clerk and a list of executive and organization committees including KB Moulton Walter Benton Thomas Cate Andrew Dale George Harrison F M Pike FP Griffin Shields and others.
Wisen's Modern Business college marked its sixth anniversary with an exhibition of student work and a program enjoyed by over guests. State auditor Hoava Atkinnen spoke, and prizes were awarded for typewriting, handwriting, and oral scholarship to Geo. H. Lon, Fred Mill, Albert Erle, and E. E. Pickering. Dancing followed the program into the late hour.
Arrangements completed for a bout between Dick Cane and Walter Jones at the Club home in Weat Beattle tomorrow afternoon. Jones, described as a colored lad, is linked to the Baltimore Athletic Club. A large local crowd is expected, with attendees advised to depart Beattie on the West Beattie ferry at 2 p.m.
The steamer Leelanaw, formerly in government service, sailed from San Francisco for Seattle tonight under Captain Patterson with passengers and cargo. The steamer Dolphin of the Alaska Steamship Co, Captain Brien, sails for Skagway and Juneau at 9 PM with a good passenger list and no large freight consignment.
The Board of Public Works postponed its regular session this morning and this afternoon due to a visit to Columbia. The discussion focused on improvements and associated costs for Warren Avenue, Poet Street, Cometock Street, Twenty-third and Twenty-second Avenues, East Jefferson and East Olive streets, and related upgrades totaling several hundred dollars.
A vandal entered W Hott's room in Valladolid house and an overcoat was stolen. An arrest followed for burglary. Ah Key fined one dollar and costs for a similar offense. Ah Kee and Abve paid sixteen dollars and costs for the same charge. Powers was arrested on suspicion by Police Captain Willard. Bodice bound over to superior court on burglary charge.
Judge Griffin imposes sentences and sets pleas for defendants including Mulligan Mundy Ray mond Fairbanks Doran Olsen Brown Thompson. Several burglars sentenced to penitentiaries. Divorce grants list Holt McKiernan Huffman McBurnie Pierce Foran Hawhey Young. Torvald Nelson escape noted and Hattie Black death. Cleopatra mining case heard. wedding at First Presbyterian unites H J Hoddy and Josie Brockhoff.
W Nightingale of this city has designed and built a memorial cross on Second Avenue near the inn. The four foot high white cross features royal drapings and a large palm on each side. A card proclaims The British Empire has lost a noble queen but humanity has lost a great exemplar.
A rundown of sermon topics and service times across numerous churches including First Baptist First Methodist Protestant and others. Topics cover carnality faith revival and temperance with morning and evening sessions and special addresses by guest speakers.
May Norton was released from confinement last night after accompanying her mother.
The Dolphin of the Alaskan Steamship Co. reached port at 3 o'clock today. Mr and Mrs T Forrestee Biges were discharged by Judge Cann yesterday afternoon on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.
It might as well be remembered when making a will that The Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit Company is in a position to settle estates with the insurance that the administration will not o hands and that the estate will prudently managed with absolute safety, or safely kept without Shorrock, president, John rman, vice president, Alex ander Myers, treasurer , Wet Columbia street, Seattie. Wash.
The G L Holmes Furniture Co from Tacoma announces a second avenue location in Beattie within the Holden and Wilson building. The Seattle based firm will operate as an independent unit under Mr Molmes, aiming to offer complete home furnishing with linen carpets chinaware and decorations. About a month is needed for arrangements before opening the large new store.
Observance set for next Monday by bar members nationwide to honor John Marshall the great chief justice. Marshall born September 24 1755 in Fauquier County Virginia and died July 6 1826 in Philadelphia.
Donald B. Keith was acquitted before Justice George on arson charges. The court ruled the evidence insufficient to bind the case over to superior court for trial.
Ernest Penn, city passenger agent of the Canadian Pacific, is transferred to a similar post in San Francisco in a promotion. He laments leaving many friends in Seattle. Robert Collins will succeed him in Seattle. W. N. Clarke of the Northern Pacific at Port Townsend remains.
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