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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
3
A Seattle theater announces the formation of a permanent stock company to begin by February 1. The group will tour nearby cities and may perform in San Francisco. Notable actors and an extended Seattle season are promised with new scenery, high standards, and prices from 7 to 26 cents.
Deputy Mat Gormley advocates municipal ownership of the water plant citing lower costs and steady profits. He notes the Cedar River system debt and projected annual receipts around 240000, with 150000 set aside first year to retire the Cedar River bonds in under seven years.
Ballard city council accepts EB B Peck as attorney to provide surety for completing new street lines. The water committee reports approval of a water main along Second and Fourth avenues after residents request.
A man known as Kent also goes by Morgan and Wes was arrested by a West detective. He is well known to police across the region and has prior arrests for various offenses. It is believed Kent will be moved forward for further action.
The supreme court will hear the prosecution of William Alden Seaton or a stay of execution tomorrow. A. J. Speckert will appear for Seaton, and Prosecuting Attorney Fulton for the state. A. N. Mougin will seek commutation from Governor McBride. Heaton appears cheerful, his mother Mrs. Larkin values attorney talks, while jurors’ doubts about the verdict are noted.
The Beattie chamber reports record pride in a year of work shaping growth. Secretary Metkie credits officials for progress with about 500 new participants and printed notices promoting Beattie City advantages. Ongoing aims include an auditorium, city hall, manufacturing sites, and suburban annexation prospects.
Closing scenes from Payallup report the funeral train arriving behind schedule as a throng gathers. Military pallbearers escort the casket to a Washington volunteers chaplain's address, with Wagner’s band leading a procession to the residence and cemetery for burial rites. The ceremony closes with a volley salute and bugle fanfare.
Cc O Jepson was arrested this afternoon for stealing a pair of opera from a Second Avenue store. Police found $85 on the suspect during a search.
Mesere, Turner and Tyson arrived to join Captain Calne aboard the wrecked schooner Minnie A Calne for a marine insurance survey. They plan to proceed to Smiths Island tonight to inspect the ship.
The steamer Arilla under Capt Crowell, long overdue, is expected to arrive tonight in tow from Victoria.
Fred Mann of 614 Weet Bay Street was sent to the pesthouse this afternoon after being diagnosed with smallpox.
Friedman and J Serf were arrested by Policeman W C Hubbard in the afternoon for peddling within forbidden limits.
Fire gutted the Miner’s Theater in New York early today causing about 200000 dollars in damages. A discarded cigarette is believed to have ignited a rubies heap, with notes reportedly lost in the blaze.
William A te and associates from San Francisco plan a Renton brick plant with capacity 56 000 brick daily. The new company will have capital stock of 200000 dollars and aims to form Beattie for the project.
A dated notice lists numerous travelers and residents by hotel or station, naming their names and origins. Names include Henry of Chicago Captain Sanburn of the States Geodetic Survey J Seppo of Roca B Greer of Denver J 8 from Victoria HM Karne of San Francisco William Sehie of Victoria S M Bruce of Whatcom At the Northern A A De Witt of Spokane Ole Polk of Paulsbo W PD Galt of Ellensburg William P Gilbert of Port Crescent Ben Banchero of Black Diamond Ole Dollstrom from Hoquiam J A Rannan from Snoqualmie H J Batley from Maple Valley D H Sackman Kitsap sheriff Stevens Frank Aylwin Tacoma H S Simmons Wenatchee FE Carver Everett G M Stewart and wife Northern Pacific H G Dickson of San Francisco A E Ames and wife Machias Me E Ames and wife Port Gamble At the Diner John Barclay Black Diamond J L Crowell Deering City Alaska D M Littlefield deputy customs Port Townsend E B Otia Smith miner and wife Sitka.
Alexander R. Bell sues the Alaska Steamship Co for 6000 damages alleging injuries from a purser attack on the Dolphin. The company claims Bell was a stowaway and injured himself. Dr J Eugene Jordan sues partner Asa Gardner for 3000 with garnishments. George Fearell and C B Maron sue the city for 1600 over a revocation of Tony Faust saloon license. Social events include a Vif club masquerade and Cheu Boys smoker. Socials at Mrs Downs and Mrs Stedman homes noted. Upcoming meetings include Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Assoc on Jan 14 and Washington Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers Assoc the next day.
Star of the Sea Court No 40 of the Women s Catholic Order of Foresters held a second annual ball at Rankes Hall with Mrs Graves Mrs Rex Miss Helle Grant and Mrs Fitemorita as committee. The hall featured flags bunting palms and flowers. a large crowd danced with the grand march at 9 pm and two numbers performed. Also Albert Alles alias Joe Risley was found guilty of stealing five pairs of trousers from W B Hutchinson Co and fined 99% and costs.
A $100 bill was stolen from John Williams in a Phoenix saloon last night and the thief remains at large. Police investigate the incident as Williams cannot recall how the loss occurred.
Portland native William T. Gerta, aged 88 years, died yesterday at 3 30 p m at his daughter Mrs Charles D Knight 5 East Newton Street Seattle where he had lived 16 years The body lies at Bonney and Stewart funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm Reverend John F Damon a close friend will officiate
The steamer Cottage City sailed for Alaska last night carrying 14 first class and 21 second class passengers. Its cargo totals 600 tons of general merchandise.
Thos. Carrol, the jeweler at 208 Columbia Street, was assaulted yesterday afternoon by an unknown man. He refuses to file a police report, and officers believe he avoids arrest to prevent details of a business transaction from coming to light.
The piece notes increasing British demand for Pacific coast canned salmon. A British ship from Fraser River sails with a cargo of British Columbia salmon, expected to arrive before May, aiding Primrose Day meals.
Piledriver repaired at Colman dock returns to work near Tacoma. Edith, a Ta coma craft, was disabled in a late storm and proceeds to repair via Alert Bay. Santa Ana is due to reach Seattle tomorrow. Proresno arrives today. Great Admiral sails from Port Townsend for Australia on maiden voyage Garma departs Everett for Tacoma with lumber.
The Portland Oregonian comments on the Hill Morgan railway consolidation noting government ownership appeal grows but warns against valuing rail stocks by fictitious valuations. The piece highlights uncertain outcomes of the consolidations and the public mood toward regulation.
The passage reflects on government control efforts and the gaming of fortunes by capitalists who form and tear apart schemes. It argues human frailties and rival ambitions as the decisive forces that thwart well laid plans of powerful magnates.
The Kalator steamer, claimed by Chippeek Bros of this city, is overdue but the owners say it remains safe and would have reported if anything serious occurred. The Rainier has a crew aboard.
The Queen Anne Improvement Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Queen Anne Club house tomorrow evening at o o clock. Moore's, 706 Second Avenue, is advertised for diamonds watches and jewelry with La Roche photographer and Fletcher Carpenter listed in the item.
William Durham pleaded guilty before Justice Cann to stealing tools from J. Ahlberg and was fined 60 dollars plus costs. Ed Newton was discharged. The fine will be served out.
A 600 foot bone strand in the rope forced the Yesler avenue cable line to shut from 6 30 to 8 12 a m today interrupting service.
Mr and Mrs J A Moore hosted about 100 friends at the Lincoln last night with a late new year dance to Wagner orchestra. The Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta held an informal hop on Monday at the Lincoln. Susie McArdle planned a small gathering at 412 Bighth Avenue South tonight. A group of young people danced at the West Seattle schoolhouse after dining with Miss Anna Brown of West Seattle. The Wayachatenock club held a yearly dance at the Queen Anne clubhouse on Monday evening December 20 with Japanese lanterns and lights going out later in the reception.
Jan 1 Taunton Massachusetts report notes 1 year old Johnnie Murphy attended North Street School under principal Mise A Wilbur. Family doctor says he was punished for whispering when Wilbur pressed his lips shut with a spring clothes pin for a week.
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