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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
3
Secretary notes indicate Schley had a lengthy White House talk with President Roosevelt and appeared inclined to withhold further action in the Santiago campaign. Roosevelt pressing for a civil settlement, publishers report, though Schley reportedly refused to be bound by any new terms. The episode reflects tensions over naval strategy and public policy directions.
In a message to the newly elected board, Mayor Lowe reiterates the city's need for unity and warns against threats and blackmail. He calls for public cooperation to advance the administration's agenda and at 6 pm outlines a plan to engage citizens in progress.
The court in Washington DC today upheld a Kentucky railroad commission proposal to review railroad rates. It sought to ensure rates charged are just and reasonable, with authority to adjust if found exorbitant.
A Mexico City rail train derailed yesterday with reports of dozens injured as crews respond. Local authorities confirm casualties and investigation into the cause continues.
Court records indicate a hearing involving Geo. F. E. Daniels related to a vehicle incident in Dawcon. Commissioner Kiefer and Chris Baertech are listed as officials with the case, and Daniels asserts his financial records are critical to the proceedings.
A draft article notes A. Berry and H. Bogue as trustees of a proposed corporation to own control build maintain and operate telephone lines in the United States and British Columbia with a capital plan and charter details.
A. & McDonald sustains a fracture to a leg after being dragged through a hatchway on the steamer Rosalie Saturday night. Rescue teams respond as crew members are assisted ashore.
In a fragmented report the court considers a receiver for a company tied to a father Edward and his family. The case involves misused property, concealed books, and an agreement dispute with Greyson seeking control of assets.
A Wednesday evening session is expected with Gen. rie present. On February 4 a plea of guilty was entered in court regarding timber domain issues and related charges.
Active preparations for Seattle's new federal building start February 1. Owner Jules Redelnheimer will begin removal of the site, under a Washington order. A large workforce will clear the ground within days as other buildings are moved. Government plans and supervision details remain unsettled while federal engineers manage the Lake Washington canal work.
Six cages of smallpox were reported to the health department today. Names include Robert Kennedy of 929 First Avenue South, Garden, Room 8, TV Hotel. Robert Brown of Salvation Army lodging house. Matt Owens of 1 Main Street. J M Best of 10 Howard Street. and Frank McAvoy picked up on the street.
The Liberator landed 300 revolutionists and war munitions after taking aboard at Martinique off the Venezuelan coast. General Matos is now ready for action.
A brief courthouse rumor says J Bell traded benches with Judge L H Prather of the Spokane superior court for a couple of weeks. It is whispered Bell sought dry air and Prather desired a taste of city life.
The Moore Investment Co filed a permit in Engineer Thom’s office to authorize excavation for a new building on Second Avenue between Union and University streets. The project estimates the excavation cost.
The council debates extending F McLellan time to February 15 for Yesterday district paving, cites brick shortages and corporate delays. Other measures include stock limit amendments for Queen Anne, street upgrades, and charter changes on board compensation and sacrament roll approvals.
A First Avenue West resident petitions Seattle officials for free drinking water due to illness in May to November and inability to hire help. He explains he and his wife are sick, he cares for her, and asks the water department to grant a small amount of water at no cost. The dated note is signed Robert Rutherford.
Henry F. Moree of Snoqualmie was arrested today for the same offense. John J. Wheeler was adjudged a banker. Neil Metachern, 40, a butter caulker, was committed to the Insane asylum at Sbtella coom today. He is harmless but afflicted with loss of memory.
The U S Quartermaster office will relocate around the 15th from the Pacific block fourth floor to the Denny building at Second Avenue and Union Street. Nine rooms will be used on the second floor and the new headquarters will feature modern office fixtures.
Chairman Muldoon announces a meeting of the council street committee at City Hall tomorrow night. Westlake boulevard questions and Pine Street regrading from First to Third avenues north of Pike Street will be discussed with invited property owners. The boulevard plan from Westlake Avenue and Denny Way to Fourth and Pine is under review as the large project will require several meetings.
The Seattle Gas and Electric Co. reported a new schedule effective January 1 that workers generally accepted after quitting initially. Most returning employees filled positions and managers expected full staffing by night. only a few veteran hands remained away.
A schooner departed after noon for Cocos Island on a treasure expedition. Druce, general agent for the line, was aboard with others. a telegram later losed to Beattie and a subsequent message from Druce eased anxieties as reports in San Francisco listed him as missing.
The board of health will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at o o clock to address routine business. A new member Dr will be installed and a general health report will be reviewed. An additional assistant health officer and the assistant quarantine inspector may be appointed temporarily.
About 1632 gun licenses were issued in the early months of 1907 under the new law. No 1613 was issued today.
C. F. Pratt of Panama fame, dubbed prince of good fellows, entertains at the NorthernHotel before sailing to San Francisco for a Panama steamer. He reports a $162,000 three year lease offer from the Colombian government for Panama department gambling privileges and recalls past fortunes and reversals from isthmian ventures.
The Seattle board of health with city council cooperation orders two hospital tents and an ambulance unit to care for victims as quarantines expand. It targets cheap lodging houses as infection risks, with raids, vaccination drives, and aggressive fumigation to curb the spread.
Witness recounts a nighttime bombardment as government Krupp guns shell the bay near a Panama hotel while insurgents land. He notes a brutal street battle with about a thousand dead and burning corpses, and describes gambling prevalence among canal workers and residents. He recalls yellow fever and a resilient, aging traveler planning a return to luxury life.
The New York court ruled that a codicil to the will of H B Plant, a Southern Railway magnate, ties vast personal wealth until the youngest grandson reaches age. Mrs Plant receives a $7 million direct sum and an annuity of $760. The decision ends a closely watched dispute over control of the estate. Mayor Byrnes Spokane and councilman Frank Johnson, with accompanying daughters, visited Hul Northern and attended the governor's funeral as Spokane’s unofficial delegation.
Elliott station will receive a new post office four miles from Renton with John J. Horseth in charge. The Interbay Improvement Club secured eight more electric lights for Twenty-first street and the Grand Boulevard. After the 9th of this month Seattle will publish three German papers including a new German-American edited by Bruno Alexander.
Director of the Mint Roberts issues a preliminary estimate for 181 year output across the United States. Alaska yields 96,904,200 with a 160,900 deduction. Colorado posts 79,000,000 while California reaches 15,720,700. Washington shows 69,200 and British Klondike 317,595,400.
A deceased male was found floating in the Bound near Tacoma this morning. Coroner Moye was alerted and jurisdiction is unclear between Merced or King counties, with Pierce County likely to assume control if near Tacoma.
The judge resumed at the municipal bench today after a holiday trip to Portland. His baby son was briefly ill during the absence and physicians were consulted. the child is now out of danger.
Report from Fairhaven, Washington states oil has been struck near Fairhaven four miles away. Investors Spike and Jones, who came from Tacoma after a telegram, describe a well down 45 feet that suddenly dropped into an off sand. The pump surges with oil, the oil said to be paraffin base. Drillers are urged to continue until a true vein is found as thousands gathered to view the well. Private dispatches in Tacoma hint at a track of oil and possible startling developments within a day or two.
Manager Russell of the Third Avenue theater was taken ill while on his way to Tacoma. He failed to disembark at Tacoma and was taken home in a hack on the return of the Flyer to Beattie.
Thieves entered the home of J. W. Jahon at 4007 E Madison Street last night and ransacked the house. Only a few dollars were taken, suggesting money was the sole target. Entry method unknown. Blabon has not reported the incident to police, and likely won’t. A five year old boy was found by a policeman on Twenty third avenue this afternoon and is cared for at the police station. He does not know his last name. his mother calls him Witile.
The Senator完成 repairs and moved to the new ocean dock while Dirigo and Al-Ki sail for southeastern Alaska with passengers and freight. Ernest Reyer remains grounded after shoreing. Captain Roberta returns from Lloyds inspection. Santa Ana sails to San Francisco with 4 passengers and freight. Harbor events include tug Tacomas returning or moving vessels and the Austrian steamer Marienne departing with wheat.
The free night school opens this evening in the Central High school building at Seventh avenue actigon street. It aims to gauge interest and determine courses sought. No entrance examinations. organizers hope to start strongly tonight and urge all intending attendees to be present.
A Fifth ward Democrats meeting is set at the Jefferson Club room 7 Howard block 614 First avenue tonight at 7 30 for ward organization ahead of the municipal election.
A location at 1214 Second Avenue between University and Seneca streets, opposite Stone Fisher and Lane, invites customers to visit the new store for added convenience compared with the old.
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