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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
3
Citizens urge early meeting to air grievances on sewer issues and press the city council. Health officer Dr McKechnie urges immediate connection of sewers to the south tunnel citing nuisance and disease risk, noting potential damages if residents fall ill from sewage dumping.
Albert Smith and Dan Connoly were arrested yesterday on suspicion of holding up a man named Wilson and resident of the downtown crowd store. John Rossi and Ben Spreckman were found asleep in the Hoffman house prisoners' room and arrested for complicity.
The city engineers propose paving parts of towerton and Madison streets at an estimated cost of 134000, seeking council approval next Monday. Wilhelmina Hendrickson files a damage claim of 6800 for property on Yesterway alleging grading and lack of bulwarks caused flood damage to her vegetable garden.
A three month old colored infant was left at Mrs. Col lina's Columb street residence by a boy. The father or mother did not retrieve the child. A colored man later took possession, saying he would leave the baby at 112 Columbia street, though he could not provide a name. Mollie Vaughan is named as the baby’s mother.
A remarkable miniature cruiser model stands in the Cramps yard model room. Measuring 1 16 inch to one foot, the 4 inch toy replicates every detail from original working drawings with a sharp bow and gilded stern. A midget crew would fit the miniature davits as tiny guns and boats occupy the model.
A detailed steel miniature replica shows working breach and elevation gear with tiny cannon bodies and bulwarks. fighting tops contain miniature guns matching full size Variag towers. The model cost thousands to build and will be given to officers who may present it to the party.
Colfax reports wheat supply eight percent lower than any prior time in the district and predicts that many mills may close before the new crop arrives.
Today building permits were issued for multiple properties. G. T. Oleon plans a one story addition at 30 Second Avenue for 960 dollars. E. P. Depue requests a one story frame house on Summit Avenue for 300 dollars. R. A. Morris seeks a two story frame house at 808 Tenth Avenue for 2400 dollars. J. Hoenbeck targets a two story frame house at 104 Seventeenth Avenue for 2600 dollars. Mrs. G. M. Cameron proposes a two story frame house at Mest Lake Avenue for 1500 dollars. W. J. Browning plans a one and a half story frame house at 2818 East Spring Street for 450 dollars. Wm. Copeland aims a two story frame house at 119 Howell Street for 3000 dollars. W. R. Cook seeks a one story frame house at 1716 Warren Street for 786 dollars. H. J. Blaine proposes a two story frame house on Lake Avenue for 950 dollars.
Advice on protecting roses and small trees for winter. Noting mild local winters, cover hybrid perpetual and June class roses by trimming tops, bury tea roses with earth or sawdust, and use light mulch like straw or soil. Climbing tea Gloria de Dijon may need little protection and can thrive near a porch.
The funeral for Mrs. Zina Hraase was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from Butterworth's chapel. A second funeral for Philip Cook occurred at 2:70 this afternoon from Bonney and Stewart's chapel.
Mrs B D Davies died suddenly Wednesday night from a cerebral hemorrhage at her son J H Darlington's home 1608 Second avenue. She was 88 and had lived in the city 12 years. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 from her brother's home 1609 Second avenue.
A. EB. ry general agent of the Chengo and Rock Island road is in town today. Adams, agent of the Nickal pistol line, San Francisco, is in the same city today. Sorina, pres freight ceat of the O. R. and N., is in town today.
A New York report asserts that the Illinois Central Railroad Company reached a deal with the Northern Pacific that would route through traffic from coast to coast, linking ocean to ocean commerce.
J H Russel of Chicago arrives in Seattle to negotiate for land six miles south of the city to secure a prospecting site. He seeks to protect any flow found and hopes to secure the Butler farm from Dietrich Hamm of the Butler hotel. The move echoes Texas excitement seen recently.
Adjutant General Drain and Col. Weisenburger in Whatcom urge the legislature to appropriate 875000 to cover guard expenses, with 26000 already in hand ensuring funding. Fred B. Sander, backed by the Beattie Tacoma electric road project, is expected in Beattie Monday amid decisive moves toward the new line.
250 pairs suspenders will be given away free at the Outlet Co former Berkmann’s corner Occidental Avenue and Washington Street between 9 and 10 am Saturday. Also 150 Boys’ Knee Suits worth 4 dollars selling for 1.50 Saturday only. Suspenders free even if you do not buy a suit. Outlet Co Diamond Ice Miles and Piper Co Valdes Stoves.
Adam Garlick a union veteran and sawmill operator was killed at a railroad crossing in Tateaville Pa. An authentic list recounts his numerous injuries from earlier mishaps and battles including severed fingers, gunshot wounds, saber cuts, broken bones, and being run over. Also notes motions before Judge Tallman on restraining orders and juror panels as court term closes.
Early morning Ridgeway, a Humane Society officer, found a three year old girl in a gingham apron and red hood and a two year old boy in blue overalls and a leather cap wandering along a frosty sidewalk. They were brought to the Humane Society at 18 Becond Avenue South for identification due to their age.
At a recent Santa Fe meeting officials voted to issue another 5 million dollars in general mortgage bonds at 4 percent. The article does not disclose the intended use of the funds.
The Committee for law and order warns Arkangas City council to close the joints or they will act to enforce order, signaling rising tension over local vice.
At a board meeting the High school teachers petition for salary raises was discussed and deemed imprudent to raise. The signed petition requests graded salaries by years of service with a minimum of 75 dollars monthly. The move faces opposition from residents and the proposal is referred to the buildings and grounds committee. Emma Parker Ida Greenies Georgie Barker and Alice Hitchings were elected from the preferred list.
Superintendent F. J. Barnard filed the month four report detailing city school work. The report notes an increase in pupil enrollment compared with the same month last year.
Market notes show positive trade in staples with no new lines on the street. Poultry in cold storage supports prices while farm goods like potatoes fetch $16 to $19. Grain and feed prices vary. bread and dairy items quoted with modest ranges. live poultry and livestock values listed for producers in round lots at Beattie and regional markets.
A fragmented listing shows bids for green fruit and fresh produce. Leaks of numbers include lemons at 2.00 to 2.25 per box, limes 6.50 per cane, eating apples 1.00 to 1.26, fancy eating apples 1.25 to 2.00, cranberries 13.00 per barrel, potatoes 16.00 to 19.00 a ton, carrots and beets by sack, onions 2.76 to 4.00, and lettuce 1.60 to 1.00 per case.
A dense OCR list shows varied produce and meats with prices per unit or case. Items include turnips, Hubbard squash, garlic, peppers, onions, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, craned greens, and leafy vegetables. meats cover beef, pork, veal, poultry. dairy notes creamery butter and cheese. regional origins cited such as California and Nebraska. mixed pricing like $3.00, $2.25, and pennies per unit.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Griffith issued a warrant yesterday morning accusing Frank Martin of burglary. Detective one reported the complaint after Martin allegedly tried to sell a silverware set to a secondhand store on Maltroad Avenue. The goods were identified as belonging to Mrs Minnie McRameare and stolen from a Northern Life railway freight car at Pallard. Judge George will preside in the afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Kerry wife of A and Kerry a well known lumberman in the city died yesterday morning at her home 112 Melrose avenue She was age unknown
A Federal court suit seeks 50000 from the Northern Pacific Railroad after a four-year-old boy was injured Sept 11 near Columbia Street. Lawyers claim negligence left the child with a leg injury below the knee. Defendants contend the accident happened due to the father’s carelessness while with the boy at the depot.
In court, J B McKinnon was discharged, annulling the old hack and bus ordinance. W M Roach found guilty of robbery in five minutes for July December theft of $22 and a watch. Mollie Vaughn’s robbery trial delayed to Feb 27. Mary K Boteford sues for divorce against George H Benatert. Sullivan estate claims filed by Mary and John Sullivan. Chris Hand seeks administration of sister Margaret Loow’s estate. Green River case at Leary residence due to illness of John Leary. defense is stock control dispute. arguments due by Monday. W A Raymond denied over evidence in Nievara restaurant cash register theft. Fred Williame to be tried by jury today. Raymond accused of stealing register and $16.
A bubonte plague case was discovered in Capetown creating concern for public health authorities and prompting investigation by local officials and medical staff. More details were not available in the fragment.
An outbreak of diphtheria in Grafton has been traced to wild rabbits eaten by afflicted families. Hunters found many rabbits dead in fields and hills, and physicians confirmed the animals died of diphtheria. The illness likely spread as people consumed apparently healthy rabbits inoculated by the dead animals.
The Great White Fair closes tomorrow night after three hours and a half concert by Wagner’s orchestra. The event, held by major eastern department stores, has drawn large crowds and promises a final Alpine of music and ragtime.
A terse prompt invites readers to express their wants through the tar method and directs to a agencies list on page two. The note implies a filing or submission process and references multiple agencies.
An Alaska dispatch reports Skagway felt a minor earthquake around Jan 12 afternoon. mining near Bukea Creek expands with a steam plant. A six day walking match starts Feb 1 in Dawson for 500 dollars and a 260 dollar medal. The Yukon Guide rises as a new musher resource. William O’Conner Wan is sentenced to two years for forged checks. Dawton builds a full fire alarm system and White Pass railway trains run on time. Enlistment interest for the South African War grows in Dawson.
Fred Meeker son of Mara Meeker former king of Puyallup died January 1 in Dawson of pneumonia. He leaves a widow and a father who is in business. A large firm linked to Eastern capital will prospect on White River near Belkirk for copper with Senator Clark of Montana showing interest.
Chief Meredith filed a 4000 bond with Fidelity epost Co as surety in Maryland. Judge Tallman named T J Kevones receiver in the T Conwayne vs Pacific Lumber case. Gordon & Co. sued Daniel Holden for 482 on a trust sale tied to an August East Seattle blowout. J C Lee sentenced to 0 days in jail and fined 90 for larceny.
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