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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
3
A force of eight clerks assists City Comptroller Paul in registering voters for the upcoming city election. Registration closes midnight of March 40 days before the vote, with open hours including Sundays. Voters must be resident in the state one year and in the county three months to qualify.
A planned water shut off will occur Sunday from around 6 PM to 6 PM in the Lincoln Park area. The service interruption will affect Renton and nearby residents while crews operate a new water gate at Lincoln Park reservoir and restore supplies once work completes.
Athlon, with a poor reputation, makes two regular trips this week to the city and the navy yard. The cabin has been added to and the boat is entirely ready. The Greyhound runs in place of the retired vessel temper-
Jan 4 report says a writ was served on the chargé d affaires in a United States case demanding immediate appearance at Bow Street. Extradition appeal reportedly weak. court proceedings pending and apologies expected.
Bits of gaiety note multiple dances and social gatherings in Seattle society. The Mariposa Club plans a dance at Queen Anne club house on Thursday September 9, Sans Souci Club hosts a dance at Old Rainier. Humane Society arranging an event for early in the year. Mrs Prentice marks wedding anniversaries and a grand dinner with amusement. Elks entertainments, and a Ladies' Society opera fund drive at the Grand in January.
The Bohemia Club and Art League met at their Lincoln home for a joint business session. Prizes for the past year went to James Webb, Leland Armatrong and Anna Mackey. second class honors to Leland Armentrong and Mariel Therien. No more public High Jinks. future entertainments limited to members. class numbers around 100 with no new members this year. A dancing party for Children of the Revolution is set for Saturday at 2 to 6 in the Lincoln ballroom. Also on New Year’s Day Florence Truax married Edwin Deyo at 10 Jackson Street. ceremony officiated by Rev. Orhan. The Truax home was decorated in white and greenery. reception planned at 8 Jefferson Street.
Four prisoners escaped from the jail at Caspar Wyoming on December night. Sheriff W C Ricker and a posse overtook them in the mountains about 75 miles west. Shots were fired and the sheriff was mortally wounded dying hours later. A pursuit continues with reinforced deputies and armed citizens. If captured the outlaws may not be returned alive.
Chas F Neely of Indiana faces trial in Havana before Cuba's highest civil tribunal on charges of embezzling a large sum from the Havana post office. The United States government takes no active part, leaving prosecution to Cuban judges. Key American witnesses include Postoffice Inspectors Halmes of Cincinnati and Hef of Indianapolis. The Pilgrim libel case against Edwin Lawrence was dismissed after the libelant failed to appear.
Interest runs high for the boxing match between Cal Hawkins and Perry Queenan in Beattie with the Seattle theater leased for January 10 and seats filling fast. Also, the Grand hosts the Burgomaster company next week with a large cast including Herbert Cawthorn and Edward Sandford and a notable operetta about an Irishman in Athens featuring Virginia Graham and Mary Carr Moore.
Miss Alice Roosevelt’s debut in Washington drew about 900 guests including the diplomatic corps and prominent society figures. President Roosevelt mingled with attendees during a reception and dance with music by the Marine Band and the Artillery Corps band.
Jan 4 report from New York states P Doward Corrigan, a leading Kansas City turfman, sails for England to oversee racing interests. He owns about five horses there, three in Derby preparation.
Baltimore reports Cardinal Gibbons will host a New Year reception at the archbishop's residence and will celebrate his 8th birthday in the coming week while promoting health and welfare.
Amid army reorganization Major EB Tillery moves to the Department of Columbia. Captain Eugene Wilson expected to take Command at Fort Flagler. Colonel McCrea, in charge of Vancouver barracks, to be relieved soon by General Randall and assume Flagler duties.
Willson's Juvenile Minstrels James Hi Willson's triple production fills two performances at the Grand Opera House this afternoon and evening with lavish scenery and a $3500 outlay. Wagner's First Regiment Band concert follows tomorrow at 2:30 with the Swedish Ladies' Quartette. Jefferson De Angelis brings the new Rogue musical to the Grand for tomorrow and Monday evenings presenting a novel, high quality entertainment beyond typical musical comedy.
The article lists K Booth Talkington Madeline Winthrop Lillian Austin Sadie Brockton Marguerite Clark and other metro favorites along with Edith Yerrington Ida Hawley and George Broderick as the Harlem Spider and WI Peters as the Indian Chief. It notes two spirited charity show companies uniting Eastern and Western groups for The Oracle comic opera rehearsed by the Ladies Relief Society.
Report notes strong advance word for Friday and Saturday performances praising the opera, its splendid costuming and settings, and the capable company set to stage the production.
Attendants and members of Plymouth Congregational church hosted a reception for Rev and Mrs W J H G Temple last night in the church. The venue was prettily decorated by the Sunday School orchestra provided musical entertainment and a social gathering followed refreshments. New Year's Day marked six and a half years of Temple's tenure as pastor.
The Taylor Congregational church reported at its annual meeting that finances are in excellent condition and the church has been self-supporting for the first time. In the past year it paid all debts and expenses and contributed for benevolence. The meeting also included roll call and officer elections. The Indies served refreshments.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew and his bride sail from Cherbourg for New York and will reside in Washington for the winter. Also a brief note about Ladies' Furs offered by C. Berg at 1248 Third Ave and a dentist ad for Dr Waggoner in Globe Block.
The Manhattan Stock Company will open January 19 at the Seattle theater with a season of new plays. Manager M. Martin Kallman has assembled a cast from New York including Ralph Stuart Lansing Thowan Mina Trowan and actors from Grace George and William Gillette productions. The company promises high class drama and comedy with a versatile ensemble and a stock company system returning to favor in major cities.
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