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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1901
Page
3
In Topeka Kansas on February 25 1900 Home Defenders looted Nort Topeka Cold Storage Depot smashing three crates of beer and triggering a gunfight. Rev F W Emmerson pastor of First Christian Church and Gov Adams were detained with Emmerson injured. Nation ally Mrs Nation was briefly jailed and later released.
In Maine and across Washington, court actions and local incidents are reported. Individuals charged with assault face possible penitentiary terms. a fire of municipal and financial planning notes appears in Tacoma. multiple deaths and arrests are logged in Chehalis and surrounding towns with brief causes and dates.
A fragmentary report outlines a scandal involving Joseph Coveney and Frank Piseator in Michigan. The text mentions a stormy evening, a compromised position, and a host’s wife, with unclear outcomes or names.
Mr Henry Sediey and Gordon the Villain receive praise for strong performances. Madge Tucker Jennie La Roche praised for handling a difficult role. Tonight Held in Slavery will be shown. Tomorrow night The Little Leader at Settle theater features Sousa band with Mandie Durfield and Bertha Hucklin as soloists. two performances including matinee and evening. Amusing Search-Vert feature contrasts with the cascade tunnel scene.
Judge Benson handles Saturday docket after Langdon trial. George Fairbanks pleads guilty to burglary while Fairbanks and J P Carleton face charges over the D McGovern warehouse incident on January 13 with intent to commit burglary. James W Nolan denied release for contempt after failing to pay $60 alimony. Guerin Leary findings filed by Judge Osborn. Beattie and San Francisco Railway officers’ election to be held in Masonic Temple block this afternoon amid heat.
An anti vice meeting will be held tomorrow night at the Firet M church at p.m. A number of prominent speakers will address the gathering and all law abiding citizens are requested to attend.
In Baroda Michigan Coveney pursued Piscator over a 9700 sum and a home ewer dispute. On a river boat he was jailed on blackmail charges, the ewer was confiscated and given to the primary despoiler, with Coveney seeking 9000 and damages for confinement in Dawson jail.
A new salmon packing firm consolidates several plants in the city and Tacoma and owns the Elihu Thomsen. W H Bogle is president with Jas H Calvert as vice president and manager. Wm Calvert serves as Alaska manager. The cannery near the Taku river mouth will involve about 60000 dollars of investment and includes a refrigerating plant.
A fashion note highlights sable cape and accessories including a demi blouse and velvet laces with violets in a muff. Scattered items announce a salvage sale on shoes at jet half price and a sale at Second Avenue. A masquerade ball cake walk and waltzing contest are listed for Ranke Hall on Saturday night March 2.
The Automatic Telephone Company fights Seattle city officials over a franchise to operate a citywide telephone system. Lawyers for both sides present testimony on work done, good faith, and board permit issuance while officials reveal the reorganized firm’s $300,000 readiness to deploy a full network.
180 Green Lake lots priced 75 to 100 dollars each with owner terms. A 4 room house on 120x380 feet near car line asks 1200 dollars. 7 room house on car line with rent 820 monthly. Also a livery business with rigging and horses offered for Seattle property or cash. E L Wilson Co. Tel Main 654. 514 Washington St Barker Street likely.
Unreserved auction of furniture at Bickerton's premises on First Avenue lists beds, mattresses, chairs, tables, dining set, piano, organ, carpets, stoves and kitchen furnishings. Sale begins Thursday the 28th at 10 30 a m with J Bickerton as auctioneer.
The Marine exchange reports the Dirigo of the Alaska Bteamship Cup left Port Townsend at 2:15 in the afternoon with twenty passengers aboard and immediately steamed for Beat. The account notes several discontented individuals among the travelers.
Three teens aged 16 and 17 were arrested in a Third Avenue room by Patrolmen Uniand and Stewart. Smith was released to his parents. The girls face reform school, both having parents living in North Seattle.
Frankfort February 25. King Edward travels to Kronberg to visit his ill sister. He reached the station early this morning and waited an hour for Kaiser Wilhelm who was late. After greetings the two kings continued together to Hamburg.
C Nicholson resigns from bicycle patrol to accept a position with Ase Bros. The move shifts local staffing as authorities note benefits of the new assignment.
Biella Neilson was arrested Friday night on a robbery charge and released again. The principal witness recovered his money per the case update.
Kate Moody faced in Port land on grand larceny and will have a Mond preliminary hearing before George this afternoon. May Allen alias Howard fined 20 by Justice George this afternoon for vagrancy. Peter Nichall reported missing from residence at West Beachie A. I. Ande as tailor from 1626 Seventh Avenue. Costen laborer arrested near Harrison Street by Patrolman McDonald this afternoon for intoxication and unlawful discharge of firearms at his home.
Frank Day and Thomas Seaton are suspected of robbing H Krohnke of a watch. The alleged incident involves two men seen near the scene and under investigation by local authorities.
The Methodist Episcopal conference plans Rev. B. J. Morris to replace Rev. A. S. Gregg as pastor of the Kent M. E. church after Gregg’s recent resignation to return to newspaper work. Morris, born in England, was ordained at 30 and previously led Tacoma Central M. E. Church before moving West. De Wet’s routing reports bring wartime notes from London. A large salvage sale at 1200 Second Avenue runs daily with hours and big discounts.
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