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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
3
A failed assassination attempt on the Grand Duke disrupted a New Year’s reception at the palace. The blast damaged the banquet and reception areas, ruinous cost to fittings and art. Police arrested palace servants amid suspicions of involvement.
Seattle gas workers quit en masse after a shift in pay from hourly to day rate, claiming a wage cut. Superintendent W P Elliot says the change reduces hourly rates but with overtime adjustments results in a net raise for most stokers and firemen. Most workers returned except seven, with others awaiting talk.
Olympia reporters note no important developments after Governor Mc Bride met with the board of control. Local gossip had predicted announcements, but today provided no new information as Kinney and Mulean are mentioned among unsettled cases. Further updates awaited.
An elderly woman burned to death when a carpet caught fire, ignited by a blaze that spread from a dog near Steve. Her husband, described as the oldest living engineer, attempted to help and ran to alert others as the incident unfolded.
The local United States land office reports a strong month with 2 437.04 acres sold valued at 464.9. Fees on homesteads totaled 25. commissions on homesteads 283.97 and final homestead commissions 140.06. Timber damage fees 179. cancellation fees 1. ectimony fees 62.06. Mining and railroad sections show notable figures. A shipwreck story mentions the Dutch vessel from Victoria wrecked near Slaskan coast about a year and a half ago.
Practically assign and lend by Everett and Moore place a local banking coin in control of syndicate securities extending settlements 18 months. Moore held immense street railway assets across the country while investments reach into many millions. A Cleveland banks group of thirty holds cert securities. a committee is formed to act.
May Dolan was bound over to the superior court this afternoon by Cann on charges of theft from the person. The case was brought by Edward Gant who alleges May Dolan robbed him.
DeWolt widow of Mam H DeWolf died at her residence 47 Piece Bonney Stewart the remains Mrs Han resided in Seattle for a years and is well known here Survived by two daughters son
Justice court issues a warrant for Martin Trory on embezzlement charges. Complaining witness Jennie Gaines states Trory obtained a watch and pawned it. Gaines reports he is still at large.
A Tacoma sports team regroups after a sudden setback, returning to practice to refine tactics and regain form. Officials indicate continuing effort to restore confidence and performance ahead of upcoming games.
The city library extends hours to 9 PM on Sundays with reading and reference rooms on the second floor. Circulation will remain closed while 10,500 volumes added after the fire shift the catalog to 2,775 volumes on hand, near 3,000. Many destroyed volumes were duplicated. obsolete titles will not be repurchased.
Bound magazines are shelved after Poole's index reorganization. The second floor galleries relieve congestion in circulating and reference rooms. Readers access daily papers and periodicals at the Annex on Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street, with overtime needed in the reference department due to growing patronage. The building will likely be vacated when the new library tract is completed.
Miss Mary De Peynter Carey, daughter of Samuel T Carey, faced a stern street encounter after a well dressed woman asked for money outside J. Pierpont Morgan's home. Carey alerted police. the suspect was arrested and held at the station, vowing to make an example of the nuisance on Fifth and Madison avenues.
The collier Progresso from San Francisco arrived last night and is now loading coal at the bunkers for that port. The steamer Santa Ana of the Pacific line also arrived from San Francisco with passenger Viet of 14 and general cargo.
The past year set a record for fines with $66,530 collected in police court, up from $53,639.04 last year. The tally includes names of all aliens, gambling house operators, restaurant keepers, and others cited for liquor violations, plus numerous witnesses. The total arrests for law violations are under 6,000.
Noted Japanese officers Tonami and Kimura with eight others arrived by the Kage Maru and stay at the Rainier Grand hotel. They plan to tour the United States for about a month, studying naval affairs and meeting officials before continuing to St. Petersburg and Chicago.
The Puget Sound Tug Co owner of the tug Tyee has libeled the British steamer Pinmore for 75000 salvage after wreckage and abandonment during gales last month. Pinmore prepares to load a cargo of rain atoma for England and will be set on a ty1 000 bend pending settlement. The vessel remains at Quartermaster harbor.
J Ellison general agent of the Great Northern railroad at New York is in Beattie on business. C Stohler general traffic manager of the Chicago Great Western railroad is in the city for a brief visit. W T Scott general agent of the passenger department of the Pennsylvania line at Seattle has returned from a pleasure trip throughout the East.
The Fehren-Marvin Company outlines plans for a four flat building for B Wilson on Eighth Avenue and Bpruce Street costing 4000 and for four dwellings on Howell and Broadway for A W Wabranchik costing 2500 each. It also plans three houses on Pourteenth Avenue and Harrison Street at 2500 each for Mr Greenway. The company has purchased 15 lots on Broadway and Harvard Avenue north of Roy Street for extensive improvement.
An official invitation reached the White House asking Alice Roosevelt to christen Emperor William of Germanys new yacht. The ceremony would be a high honor, signaling U.S. friendship with Germany. The vessel is being built on American plans at Shooters Island near Staten Island.
Ground was broken yesterday for a residence by architect Henry Doster for Thos Nichelson on Capitol hill. The dwelling will have nine rooms and a basement, built in Spanish mission style with fir finishes, costing $4600. A second house for James F Lane on Kaap Ping and Thirtieth street will have seven rooms and cost $2500.
W Er Pielding appeared before Judge Griffin on a larceny by embezzlement charge for 44 dollars from Pacific Packing and Navigation Co. He was given until Saturday to plead. Charles Sidens, who recently assaulted an old man near Kent with a shovel, pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for the 11th. A. A. Wimoltek’s case against La Conner Trading came up for a new trial. Wimoltek, a drummer, previously won 16006 dollars for personal injuries and faced a choice of accepting 17000 or a new trial. Judge Tallman handled the Don Van Alstyne dispute over furniture ownership with a temporary receiver appointed. John JD obtained a divorce from Tredway in Judge Bell's court. Margaret Jordan’s suit for damages against the city of Seattle was remanded after a non-suit and reversed Supreme Court ruling restoring judgment for the plaintiff.
Robeson, operators of an umbrella shop on Second Avenue and Main Street, are on trial in Justice Cane’s court this afternoon. Waldo Kennard testifies that Robeson assaulted him on December 5 after accusing him of shoplifting and drove him from the store.
James Wallace, a 71 year old Scot, was knocked down and beaten by two men in an alley between Second and Third avenues south. Sergeants Powers and Grant found him unconscious and bleeding, took him to headquarters, then Wallace tried to confront J M Hauton and Ed Lee whom he suspects were the assailants. all three were arrested by Policemen Ryan and McClurg for fighting.
Adrian C. Pickhardt of Plainfield New Jersey says he is a Roosevelt relative. He was arrested near Pennsylvania Station for sanity examination after writing begging letters to the White House. He had 30 cents and had loitered at the depot and hotels, owing cab drivers. Friends in New Jersey will be notified. The steamer Cutehh arrived in Seattle Bay with possible sale to a local firm. Advertisements note furrier repairs and jewelry purchases at local shops.
The chamber of commerce railroads committee met at 11 this morning to decide endorsing a trans-Alaskan railway plan but adjourned without a report. At today's 2 PM meeting a general discussion is planned as the committee seeks more light before reporting. The Trans-Alaska Co asked for chamber backing, while opposing it with its own railroad proposal along the same route.
Odessa Times report says Russian officials understate Trans Siberian costs. Initial estimate ten years ago was 90 million roubles, about 149 million dollars, while latest figures show overruns near 1 billion roubles, about 651 million dollars, with total cost likely exceeding that mark.
Levi Ankeny arrived in the city from Walla Walla and is staying at the Butler hotel. He will confer with his political lieutenants and plans to remain in Seattle for several days as part of his long time candidacy for the United States Senate.
On Western avenue a small run of rabbits from Yakima appeared as the sole novelty in produce today. Prices listed for jackrabbits and cotontaile, while mixed vegetable cars, apples, and five potato cars arrived. Dressed poultry traffic grows, yet January 2 remains quiet for commission men. City population of 114000 sustains daily trade and steamer-day activity. bad apples persist and lettuce remains scarce for favored buyers.
Corrected daily listing shows varied fruit prices including lemons 82.75 a box, apples 65c each, oranges 2.50 per box, pineapples 5.00 per dozen, as well as vegetables like potatoes 27.00 a ton and beets at 0. The entry also lists dairy and poultry items with prices for butter, cheese, and live poultry, reflecting a broad wholesale market snapshot.
Corrected daily prices offered to producers in round lots on the dock or in the car at Beattie. Grain values include barley 17.00 wheat 19.00 corn 19.80 and chicken feed 19.00 20.00. Provisions list beef veal pork and mutton with per pound figures and regional meat quotes. Livestock notes show cows hogs sheep and various poultry prices from regional ranch sources.
A gold watch was stolen from A. D. Williamson on the steamer Miragit Queen last night. J. A. Broddy reported a burglary at 1703 Harvard Avenue, with 43 stolen from his room yesterday.
The county auditor's recording department shows a marked increase in 1901 over 1900. It lists instruments filed totaling 2,009 in December 1901 with a $2,210,000 consideration and $628 in recording fees. Marriage licenses issued rose to 1,379 from 1,129 in 1900.
Tonight and Friday show occasional rain and cooler conditions. Expect fresh to brisk southerly winds and possibly high winds tonight.
Hotels report a wide roster of guests today including W. W. O’Brien and wife from Bay City Michigan, William Franter of Portland, J. H. Hogers and J. F. Taylor from Victoria, B C, H. M. Hastings of Port Townsend, F. G. Taylor of Tacoma, and many others from Tacoma Blaine Index Edison Briagway Paris Butte Spokane Greenwood Green wood Port Gamble and nearby towns. Captains and merchants, engineers and residents fill rooms at several named houses.
Puget Sound Harbor No 16 Association of Masters and Pilots held a New Year’s gathering in the Glebe building rooms with light refreshments music and festive decorations for friends.
Rev. H N McCreary of Salt Lake City told the Woman's Presbyterian society for Home Missions that polygamy remains active among Utah Mormons. He cited 20 Cash county cases with county attorney inaction until overwhelmed by evidence. The first prosecuted man pleaded guilty and paid a $50 fine. He said Mormons boast they will legalize plural marriages and fear US laws yet control the state.
The notice lists marriages licensed in Seattle and surrounding areas including Arden L. Smith with Carroll H. Collier and several others with ages ranging into mid twenties. Also mentions realty bargains by Fletcher Carpenter and an upcoming second term of Christensen's School for Dancing starting January 4 1902 at Queen Anne club house with morning and afternoon sessions.
Charles Oncar Keller of Chattanooga says he completed an invention after 16 years of work that can locate and indicate ship distances within a six mile radius and establish telephonic communication under air and water conditions without wires. He heads to Washington in January to meet the Secretary of the Navy and foreign naval attaches, citing letters from Senator Slater and others showing interest.
Perinton New York January 2 nine resolute women in town secure the building housing the men’s club room and start a women’s club called the Barly Club on the floor above. Men pay rent so wives are escorted to and from the room by their husbands. Each woman carries a check with her husband’s initials and if a wife leaves home the check is left. the husband retrieves the check inside the men’s club and reads the initials to identify the wife. A miller’s wife once caused checks to mix as a druggist responded to a summons, but the system largely works.
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