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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
3
The King County Fair association plans its first meet on a new South Park track next August with strong stakes to attract top coast horses. A grand stand costing $50,000 and a fine building will be erected, and preliminary work is underway though completion will not occur before fall racing.
The markets are firmer with patrons aiding stock clean up as California steamer cars bring cargo to the street. Cars carry goods including cabs and potatoes while poultry remains scarce. Receipts of eggs are fair.
A disordered price sheet lists fruits vegetables dairy and meat with numerous typos and inconsistent figures. Items include oranges, cranberries, pineapples, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, beef, mutton, poultry, and grains with varied per unit prices and units, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century general store ledger.
Options received from Chi-Mates indicate Capt. K bp Coming Sity has options on Meamera ships for the Trans Alaskan run between Meattie and in bay Alaska. Each steamer is about 2000 tons freight and 1 Fr capacity. cost per ship not stated. Engines are geared screw and speed about 10 knots. Service planned for May.
Barney Casey linked as Hines ally in Seattle burglary case. Detective Philbrick charges him with stealing an overcoat. Pat Welch mocked bartender with bricks. arrested by Searing and Vaughan. Missing man turned up alive in Eastern Oregon, letter sent to son Andrew. Hack driver J Hackett arrested for disorderly conduct. William Webber jailed as vagrant. Five men accused of vagrancy arrested by Chipman Searing McClurg and Freeman. Saloon keeper T H Davis of Wilkeson, aged 60, disappeared January 13 and is missing. Davis formerly ran the Phoenix hotel. Two petty thefts reported. valise stolen from J F Douglas of 507 New York block. Overcoat taken from Geo Fredericks at 115 Yesler Way. Early morning police cleanup nets eight hobos in jail. all are saloon loafers.
Yokohama reports state that the treaty with England was laid before Parliament this morning and was well received. The Japanese ambassador in London called the Anglo Japanese alliance a necessity not aimed at Russia but tied to Manchuria.
A mother with a baby aboard the City of Everett on a Puget Sound run to Tacoma clung to chatting as the whistle blew and the gang plank retracted. She cried she would leap to escape, but a ship officer restrained her, preventing a likely death for mother and child.
The Republican nomination contest for corporation counsel features John W. Pratt Solon T Williams L B Stedman and Mitchell Gilliam each willing to serve all are in good standing with political influence. The convention faces a busy session to select the preferred candidate.
The City of Everett on the Flyers run to Tacoma awaits repairs. Pollard line traffic agent L. H. Gray gains jurisdiction over the Sound, British Columbia and Alaska. The Howard D Troop sails for Queenstown with 190 357 bushels of wheat while Iroquois returns with meats and wheat. Newport prepares for cannery runs and will resume weekly coastal service in April. Minnie A Caine move nears deep water, Cottage City heads to Sitka, Nome City refuels to replace Elihu Thomson, and Victoria loads coal for San Francisco after new propeller installation. Salvor claim against Ban Mateo resolved in England for 10 000 dollars. Altavela sails from Victoria to Ostend with lumber. Mainlander resumes Seattle Vancouver service after earlier incident. City of Puebla arrives from San Francisco with 79 passengers and 1000 tons freight.
Information from Vienna reports a second raid on Miss Stone’s captors as brigands sought to seize her for ransom. A desperate clash left about 20 dead and wounded, with Miss Stone reportedly injured. Dr. Waggoner, Gentint, moved to Globe block at First and Madison.
Local society notes list numerous social events in Seattle including a Valentine party at Alma Stewart's home 1102 Hoyt Avenue, a dinner for fourteen by Mr and Mrs A J Ainsworth Summit and University, a Valentine party at Old Rainier hotel, a Stems Nu fraternity dance February 21 at Queen Anne Clubhouse, and other gatherings with hosts such as Mrs J N Frink Mrs W L Smith and the Benedict Club.
Secretary Holtkamp says activity in building trades is rising and the industry will foster city prosperity. Plans are under way for a seven room house for John Corgenti on the east side of Eighth Avenue South, 60 feet north of Main Street, and a $6500 residence at Seventh Avenue South and Washington Street. Architect Nicole has prepared plans and contracts go to W M Ovington and W F Tate. James Stephen ordered to plan a ten room school house at Sixth Avenue South and Main Street, replacing a kindergarten building to be torn down.
Mrs Caroline W Heman aged years died at her home 1415 Fast Fir street last night. She leaves two children Nathan Herman and Mre D Olde living here. She was granddaughter of the late Chief Justice Whiten of Wisconsin and had lived in Seattle 14 years. Coalwood a Beattie Fuel in London and San Francisco Bank opened a Ravings Department.
Chief Ralph Cook outlines extra city funding for a new Third Avenue South and Jackson Street fire station. He proposes a city wide lighting system with red globes at key downtown intersections to signal when alarms are active, aiding speed and safety for engines, drivers, and pedestrians.
Dock Griffith a federal prisoner was released from the Ohio penitentiary today by a presidential pardon. Griffith had been convicted and sentenced to two years for selling whiskey in the Indian Territory.
A Loyal Lodge session Tuesday evening in the New York block initiated six candidates and proposed about as many more for membership. A mock trial followed with Judge Kappy and Sheriff Cowen presiding, Mrs. Wason as clerk, and Prosecution and Defense attorneys named. The jury acquitted the prisoner of drunkenness.
Articles by In- Mian Joe Gregg and Fred Wyatt, the Canadian lightweight, announce a 6 round boxing match at Georgetown’s Hicycle park on February 26. Wyatt seeks revenge after a prior loss to Indian Joe, while Phil Snowden plans the event ensuring no fake. Seattle figures Hd Kelly and Phil Smith head to Port Townsend for a 10 day bout and other fighters like M Donnelly and Tommy Reilly pursue opportunities.
Memorial services honoring nurse Mixa Daisy Watling, who died February 3, were held yesterday morning at Lake Union Presbyterian Church, with community members paying their respects.
Modjeska and James headline tonight at the Grand in Henry VIII with an all star cast to follow in coming performances including Merchant of Venice. The production promises rich scenery and a strong company with Wagner's Band set for a Sunday concert at 2 20 PM.
Washington February 14. The California supreme court may allow a new trial for Cordelia Botkin. Attorney general to move to dismiss habeas appeal when court reconvenes February 24. Representative Coombs will consent to start California proceedings. Botkin convicted of mailing poisoned candy to John Dunning’s wife. Dunning’s wife and sister died. Botkin later divorced.
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