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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
3
Prominent farmers from Minnesota the Dakotas attend the Tri State and Stockmen's Association event opening in F aweet amid discussion of a merger between Northern Pacific and Northwest era plans.
York January 7. Committees of the National Trotting Association and American Trotting Association met to discuss rule amendments to create uniform regulations. Rumor circulated that the two associations planned consolidation, but officials said no such project existed.
A Rochester-born bride Alice Davies' daughter. casamento at noon in Washington DC with Captain UL 8 A.
Fragmented report notes a supposed burglary attempt with a hole cut in a tie for some device and a rock striking a plate glass window. The item lists several addresses and properties with frames, values, and an arrest, including EK M. Rossman on H avenue and other residents on F street, 45th street, Fairview, and Telfer avenues.
The man found floating near Burton has been identified as David Mullen. He was a fireman on a vessel and fell into the river on Christmas Eve, with the body recovered in King County and the incident tied to Coroner Brown for final determination.
A circular from the Labor Council secretary urges unions to boycott Golden Sages of San Francisco. A prior circular dated 1901-CE-08 requests a special action against the same target. The conflict centers on beer sales by John Pantsons at the PReM union hotel.
A meeting of the Washington accountants and Hookkeepers is set for tomorrow evening at the offices of Williams and Wil in New York. Reports indicate a theft from an office in the Globe building and a member removed from office.
The Seattle Electric Company delayed car service by an hour yesterday afternoon due to a short circuit on the Snoqualmie transmission line affecting two rotary transformers at the Snoqualmie substation.
The body of Captain Jan McKinnon will be buried at Mt Pleasant cemetery from Butterworth's chapel at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning unless relatives in Massachusetts object. He died suddenly days ago in a waterfront saloon.
J H Kinney and Adele Kinney sue George Kinnear owner of a Main Street saloon for 5000 dam ages claiming liquor provided to John Henry intoxicated the assailant. Henry P Kinney, sole support of his parents, was killed by a shot fired at a bartender in front of the saloon. The saloon is run by Jas Harmon.
Contagious diseases reported to Health Officer Carroll include Smallspor at locations on Main Street Second Avenue South and First Avenue South with residents J Armstrong, Frank Sucrell, and J M Anderson. Leariet fever reported for Edith Foreman, Florence Day, Johnston family, and others at Jefferson Street Harvard Avenue Sixth Avenue.
Frank Horton was fined by Judge George for disorderly conduct after an arrest by Patrolman Thompson yesterday afternoon. Horton resisted and struck the officer, injuring his hand during the scuffle.
In Tacoma on January 7 a masked man forced entry to Mr and Mrs John Hicks Imbeigetty residence at gunpoint. He ordered them to march and robbed the home of clothing worth about 60 dollars and a small amount of cash. He escaped but authorities, aided by vagrants, believe they have identified the suspect. Hicks works as a railway mail agent traveling between Tacoma and Spokane and hopes to identify the robber when he returns.
Tacoma, Washington, January 1. The state medical board conducts an examination today with several candidates including four women two foreigners. One candidate suffered an epileptic fit during the exam but was revived and continued with the papers.
In Olympia Washington Gov McBride announces the appointment of J Howard Watson a well known newspaper man and former resident of the city as private secretary. The appointment takes effect immediately and comes as part of new statutes requiring installation of mayors of all fourth class cities tonight.
Thieves took two overcoats from room 611 in the New York block today. Police were notified by telephone.
The licensees include William Houser 33 Ballard and Ellen Pollard Seattle James W Pierce and Dora Ritter Tweed both Seattle James E Parmody Bowder Mont and Ella Mae Masser Seattle George F Woods 22 and Mal ed Way Seattle.
The chamber of commerce committee on reception and entertainment will meet at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon to arrange the welcome for the Utah Press Association. The exact Seattle arrival date is not learned yet but the party is expected to leave Salt Lake January 2. A Pacific coast and Northwest tour has been arranged by the association.
A historical note recalls that in 1845 the steamer Brother Jonathan foundered about 100 miles from the Walla Walla wreck with two people aboard. Captain De Wolf, who steered the Walla Walla from New York, was also captain of the Brother Jonathan. Ten years later in November 1575 the steamer Pacific collided near Mendocino with the ship Orpheus and sank, leaving only two survivors from Victoria bound voyage of four? passengers.
Justice court issues a warrant for Isaac Horsell of Seventh Avenue and Yesterday for beating his wife Jessie. Mrs. Horsell aware of the complaint. Horsell remains at large.
Kia Lewis, alleged prize fighter, bound over to the superior court on a $40 bond for larceny from the person. The incident involved a young man named Wm. Thomas during a December 21 tenderloin concert hall affair. Witness Arthur Worrall testified seeing Lewis take the item. no defense was offered and Lewis was sent to the county jail.
The steamship Asuncion carried coal to San Francisco then went up the Sound yesterday. The schooner Fred J Wood reached Fairhaven in the morning. The brigantine Blakeley sailed from Victoria toward Cocos Island with a treasure expedition, likely a repeat of Captain Kidd legends. The British ship Langdale arrived in Honolulu after 154 days from London, one sailor lost. Chas F Moody reached Honolulu after crossing rough seas. Cambrian Chief went up the Sound with flour bound for Queenstown Ireland. Globe Navigation Co plans a new three masted schooner T W Nottingham launching at Hartford around the 20th.
Harold M. Allen sues Emily F. Allen for divorce alleging incurable dementia for over a decade. They wed in March 1893 and have two children. He seeks custody as the couple has not lived together three years due to her violent temper and dementia. The trial on other charges is noted in court records with John Seifert as a victim in a separate assault case.
Mortimer Sweeny won a verdict for the full amount sued for two dollars and twelve cents in the action against Washington & King County Oil Co. over services rendered as an expert.
The street committee meets tonight at City Hall to discuss Westlake boulevard and the Pine street regrading. Items include First Third and Second avenues north of Pike street.
W M Fussell, manager of the Third Avenue theater, who fell ill on a boat trip between here and Tacoma yesterday, has recovered and is back on the street today.
Katie Stineman of the Dewey restaurant told police this afternoon that a gold watch was stolen from her.
Thieves broke into a storehouse on Thirty-fifth Avenue yesterday night and stole a tent, some car parts, and other chattels. The stolen goods belong to W. Woodhouse of Far Twenty-third Avenue South.
H. Kelly also known as Kilbourne faced arraignment before Justice Cann this afternoon with bond set at $3,000. A hearing is scheduled for the day after tomorrow and failure to post bail will result in recommittal.
A new manufactory will start in Seattle early next week producing fish nets webbing and twine. Andrew Weber and K E P Ederer head the company at 112 314 316 Second Avenue South with ready machinery and orders already on hand. The venture aims to break Eastern monopolies with Pacific coast demand notes.
The city council finance and parks committee recommends purchasing about 19 acres of land adjacent to Washington Park for park use. Cost set at 14000 with 2000 cash and 14000 financed over three years at 4 percent interest. One dissenting vote from Mr Murphy. ordinance to be prepared by city engineer and corporation counsel. Location runs from Madison Street bridge to Washington Park, tying into the bicycle path.
A long black coat was stolen from BE. M. Howard at the Monterey theater last night. EF. Warting’s coat and cap vanished from the Capital Brewing Company agency. About 0 feet of galvanised iron pipe taken from Charities Lincoln at 1031 Fast Columbia Street. Verge Dantela, 18, arrested by Po Helms for vagrancy in early morning. described as hanging about the lower city.
The Dauntless arrived with halibut from the north end of Queen and will depart for Westminster after unloading. Captain L. HM. Ford leads a crew of 19 sailors. the season’s quality is praised amid steady growth in catches.
The Women’s Missionary Social Union will hold its annual prayer service at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon in the YWCA rooms with all women invited and a large attendance expected. The schooner Alpena cleared today from Fairhaven and proceeds to Port Townsend for a crew.
The council ordered paving from Columbia to Westerway with a 2 foot planked roadway on the east side. City and property owners share costs, $150 allotted for the city portion, and the board of public works to begin immediately without bidding to avoid delays. A fire headquarters plan bid review and water pipe supply for Seventh Avenue were noted. Residents on Twentyeth Avenue ask for 1000 feet of old pipe.
Lieut. Woodside of Dawson the Canadian census commissioner in the Yukon is thrown from a horse on the parade ground in Halifax and is badly injured with a fractured skull. doctors fear death. The Rainier of the Pollard line sails for San Francisco at 8 p.m. with 42 passengers and general cargo.
The Glory of the Seas, sailing from San Francisco, docked at Port Anxelew last night and cleared for Comax, British Columbia today.
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