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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
3
In Winfield Kansas on February 14 a mob of about 200 men and women wrecked Schmidt’s saloon injuring Emma Denny who was struck in the face. Glass, mirrors, and mahogany bar were smashed as Schmidt family was driven out amid mayoral alarm and council intervention.
Rhertin M. Carter's lawyers say the case could become a national scandal matching the Dreyfus affair. If bail is granted, he would be jailed to prevent flight to Savannah for a civil trial while his defense asserts his innocence and notes key witnesses have died and health declines.
The government seeks bids for an ongoing tug and notes to be sent to Fort. Internal documents show a formal request outlining required services and timelines.
Three newborn twins and a third infant died after birth at Paante Paddock hospital. The triplets weighed a total 14 pounds at birth with individual weights around six and two pounds each. They lie in a 26 by 16 inch casket with heart shield design, dressed in blue, awaiting funeral service at 2 PM.
A plan to promote Washington at the Buffalo Pan American exhibition beginning in May is under way. A new company will issue a detailed souvenir highlighting the state's educational dairy climatic statistical historical financial and agricultural interests plus real estate growth and trade. Promoters include A. & Allen president D. A. Brumbaugh secretary F. F. Royle treasurer J. C. Dawson manager, based in the New York building.
The Ka City fringe project bids opened but the tract not let yet. Project costs run around $25,000 with about days to complete. Notable participants include Juneau mining inn and Mr. Irow the canner. The transport Arab remains in government service at Oran Bros’ depot. After work continues on her, while the British steamer Pahil chases off the dry dock at Bann o and expects Seattle arrival soon to rejoin services. Northwest Commercial Co has not yet charters for additional steamers.
An incomplete report notes a night arrest by Chief Meredith and Detective Wappenstein of two suspicious characters identified as recently released from jail in Victoria British Columbia.
The main meeting of Second ward citizens convenes at Ottman’s Hall at 9 Twenty-fourth Avenue South at 7 20 p m. City officials will attend and several speakers will discuss the sewer issue.
In a superior court session Thomas Roach and James Waltsh seek $5,576 for injuries from buying cattle at Booth Beattie yard. The state readies W A Seaton murder trial for March and subpoenas doctors, a newspaper man, and Seaton family members. William D Liddie sues Shrewabur & Melain for $5,073 to recover hand loss at a sawmill near Seat. The Guerin Leary case and Alfred Slade trial for robbery are noted with amounts of $72 and $44.
Mr T B paper accepts Presidency of the Beatties with A and H Ewing agreeing to serve as vice president. Mr Lippy longtime fire of the association previously led the pic director role. He went to Alaska and made a fortune. The little church around the corner aided clearing debt from a local building project tied to the M C A.
D. HM. Ludwig was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Powers and Corbett with a quantity of axes and saws in his possession. He admits stealing the tools from Fox Saw Works.
James Fiood was arrested yesterday morning by Detective Corbett and Officers Mefford on a charge of assault with a razor against Jas. Dorcey. He was released from custody today after Dorcey refused to prosecute.
Erickeon sustained a left leg fracture in an accident at Bremerton naval station yesterday. He was transported to Seattle and admitted to Providence Hospital for treatment.
Amusements note Seattle stage tonight presents Way Down East with top production effort. Snowstorm sequence praised for realism and audience immersion. The run continues three nights plus Saturday matinee as advance sales indicate full houses for Beattie venue. The Eleventh Hour is another popular choice this week ending Saturday matinee.
The Western Central Labor Union met with broad attendance. They endorsed Senate bill No. Sf concerning a street railway, set a 36 day vacate deadline for Pike street temple tenants, and formed an executive committee. They reported non union labor on electrical work at Holmes Furniture and planned publishing unfair employers. Delegates Rust and Bray were chosen for the international convention in Denver in May.
The Star notes Mr Hoyle and his company delivering strong performances this week at Third Avenue with good crowds. The Seattice engagement closes Saturday night, matinee on the same day.
The steamer Benator will carry United States mail to Alaska from Beattie tonight. Mail departs Skagway for Nome on Feb 01 and connects with Nome mail matter.
Patrolman Muff detained Marty Revington and F. J. Lewie on suspicion of room thefts at the Main Street lodging house with Detectives Lane and Crane. An officer from Duluth will fetch J. A. Taylor for bigamy as Beattl prepares to transfer custody. Frank Porter and Morrie Drooka face charges of room entry and robbery respectively. Wheeler received seven days for assault. George Williams fined and jailed for petit larceny. Joan Lewis, witness in the Bhome house robbery, located and in custody.
Geo Leavitt head of the Students Volunteer Movement of the Y M C A travels through Seattle to recruit Missouri men for missionary work. The organization serves as a clearing house drawing from all missionary societies and mentors eligible young men for service. Last year about 75 men were placed in the field as recruiters meet in the state university.
BB Witferd was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolmen Adame and Kelly while attempting to break into a waterworks commission house. He will be charged with vagrancy.
Martin Coleman and Harry Colm, agents for Little Honduras Lottery Co, were caught disposing of lottery tickets and arrested by Detectives Phillips Barbee Wappenstein and Patrolman Schaneman. Names misprinted, ties to San Francisco. A fresh clash in Valencia left several dead and wounded.
A Seattle Humane Society session at the inter Grand hotel parlor introduced members to each other and Special Officer J W Ridgway who will lead future work. Ridgway, a veteran and former government veterinarian, served since the Spanish American war start and later moved to this port. The society grows with over ten members including prominent local businessmen.
King Edward VII is featured prominently on the program as the films premiere this week at 1905% Second Avenue.
Comedian Thos Beabrooke brings The Rounders to the Seattle theater with box office sales starting Saturday morning. The show follows its long New York Casino run and is billed as sure-fire fun. Performances are slated for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week.
Robert Moran has returned from the East and plans to affix his name to the government contract for building the keel of the battleship this afternoon or tomorrow. He notes Seattle's wartime shipbuilding prominence attracts investor interest as the keel is laid in about eight months and work will proceed swiftly.
Bullivan & Harris present a sensational melodrama titled The Angel of the Alley at the Grand opera house for Sunday afternoon. The production promises complete scenery costumes and effects as a strong draw in stage entertainment.
Warrants issued for the arrest of two men accused of robbing Hanson and Browns saloon and fleeing with 4600 in checks and cash. Authorities pursue suspects as details remain limited.
Murray and Mack present Shoutin the Chutes a musical extravaganza opening Sunday matinee with a large company elaborate scenery and costumes. Universal Brotherhood organized a Greek symposium Hypatia last night at Hinckley block hall with strong dramatic and social appeal.
A promotional note touts Dr Charcot s French nerve treatment as restoring vigor for nervous prostration indigestion anxiety and overtaxed nerves. It claims long study by a renowned physician and broad systemic vitality with improved organ function. Also mentions The Kulture for cultured women and Dr Carman s return.
The company will not prosecute after paying the full amount into the treasury. The Bellingham Pay and Packet railroad, owned by the Northern Pacific, is expected to extend its line into the Mount Baker district. A vigilance committee was formed in Omaha to keep undesirable Japanese out and to prevent a burrowing Japanese game during a home. Everett reports Secretary Thornton in Spokane for a homeseekers excursion from St Paul. Supreme Court confirms manslaughter verdict against Dr. Charles W Power for an unlawful home in Idaho. Senator Gorham returns to the capitol with a pledge to defeat the truth bill and Everett braces for a renewed fight in two years.
The city of Beattie reopens its waterfront after major overhaul and will resume service on the Skagway route with a noon start. A Rath steamer is planned to run between Beattie and Skagway beginning the 2th, referencing a likely typo in date. Tracklaying on the Agrtha Derr branch started and will finish July 1 with 1 man employed and women mentioned in staffing. Twenty-five styles of running watches are advertised, highlighting the Louie Kiedt Special at 24 seconds.
The Olympic Oil Cany offers 40 shares of development stock at 10 cents yesterday with 10,000 shares traded on the market at 10 cents and 900 sold in ninety minutes. Potential buyers may inspect room 12 Haller block and call phone Block 16. The small lot is expected to sell out in three days with a price rise to 26 to 26 5 cents. The Kulture for cultured.
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