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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
3
An array of tangled courtship and fame struggles unfolds around Rene Chevalier and her ardent partner. Since 1961, financial strains and promises of help fail to seal loyalty as the couple navigates expected fame and personal vows amid mounting tension.
A telephonic message reports that James, searched for in the woods, allegedly fired at Vical shots were directed but missed. The suspect, seen with a shotgun, is clad in heavy waterproof gear and is thought to be fleeing toward the mountains. A chasing party has begun.
The Dix arrives off the Philippines this afternoon under Captain Wanltor Sternberger to load forage. The ship will take a day or two to reach dock while weather and sanitary conditions in Manila are improving. Accidents on board have occurred during the voyage, but the overall health outlook for American troops remains good.
Citizens prepare for municipal elections as party units rally. The Re city committee plans a 4 o clock meeting at the Pioneer building with Chairman Fred Haty to map outreach and outline the coming race. This first gathering signals intense campaign activity ahead.
Reported talks between Navigation Company owners and steamboat interests discuss selling parts of the fleet. An annual exhibition and basketball games are planned with junior events and community activities noted as part of the proceedings. A burglary near Parlan Street is also mentioned with police involvement.
Mrs Ollie Hobert a widow residing near Twenty seventh avenue and Past John street fell into an open sewer ditch on New Year Eve causing two broken ribs. A nearby Mr Donaldson aided her and she is recovering at home while facing pressure from agents to sign a damages release. Her ten year old son witnessed the incident and the case highlights city neglect and threats to settle for little.
Robert Scott, robbed of 635 dollars, was carried from the city to South Park hospital after a fall in health. Doctors examined him for smallpox before his condition worsened, isolating him three days, as he hoped to buy a ticket to Scotland to see his mother. A jailer arranged a letter to Grenock, Scotland.
Tears flowed from several Seattle women as Mrs Dickie, daughter of D. B. Ward, left on the steamer Bertha for Alaska. Friends gathered on the pier to bid farewell, the scene described as a poignant, ceremonious curtain of goodbyes before the ship vanished from view.
One of the major manufacturing concerns, Loyhed Tinware Manufacturing Co of 1417 Piret Avenue, transfers to the American Can Co in a county filing. The sale price is listed as 50000. The Loyhed Tinware firm, named after founder DD Porter, was led by Edward Porter as president and general manager. The American Can Co, a growing Pacific coast trust, has rapidly expanded its can making footprint, including a recent Seattle venture.
The list records several marriage licenses issued. Edw. F. Burkhart, 2, Everett, weds Neva Watson of San Francisco. Martin Sornik, 22, Seattle, marries Hansin Sbauderod, 4. Carmen Francise, 1, Georgetown, weds Gioneffino Benelli. Thomas McVey Patrick, 26, Seattle, weds Martha J. McKinney, 22. Howard P D Curry, 22, Noise Idaho, weds Verah M. Warne, 1% Pe-IN.
Seattle and vicinity expect occasional rain with fresh to brisk southerly winds tonight and Thursday.
Lottie Reiff a lodging house roomer at 606 Sixth Avenue attempted suicide by carbolic acid this morning. Coroner KB Moye attended and she was restored to consciousness after swallowing a four ounce vial of carbene liniment. She stated she would be herself sooner or later without giving a clear reason for the act. The woman and her husband are known to the police.
The annual meeting of the State Lumberman's Association takes place in Seattle on January 14 at the Rainier-Grand hotel. A banquet is planned at 10 pm, with about 100 lumbermen expected to attend and the event likely to surpass previous gatherings.
The Great Northern Railroad offers special fares at one and one third to state travelers for three conventions. Attending groups include the Washington Hotel Men's Association in Seattle January 4 to 16, the Labor of the State in Tacoma January 15 to 17, and the Inland Empire Horticultural Association in Spokane January 23 to 25.
Chief of Police Sullivan issues order to all patrolmen to enforce the new ordinance requiring expressmen to post a bond and obtain a license.
Globe Navigation Co steamer Tampico calls at bunkers for coal before a Hawaiian voyage. In a separate matter Jas Dalyte is in custody on suspicion of stealing an overcoat and a sweater, with Jas Banford arrested as an accomplice by Policeman Damm. Dalyte could not explain the origin of the goods.
The small schooner Arilla formerly reported missing during the late storm was sold today by owner K F Cagewell to John Merrill of this city. The vessel of about tons was built at Port An es three years ago and engaged in Alaska trading the past year.
Contagious diseases reported to the health department include scarlet fever cases linked to Axel Johnson of 2124 Sixth Avenue and Lille Giles of 1571 Fifteenth Avenue, diphtheria involving Naomi Dye of 2934 Third Avenue, and cases at lodging houses in Ballard.
The will of Dr. Powell Reeves was admitted to probate by Judge Tallman after an out of court settlement. Mrs. Sophia Reeves, the widow, inherits the entire estate, while John G. Reeves had claimed undue influence and hidden property. Attorneys say $256 was paid to withdraw claims, with $87.50 to cover costs.
A gasoline stove exploded in a lodging house room at 621 First Avenue South at 8 55 this morning, threatening the building. Firemen dumped the stove from a window and smothered it with a blanket. Minor injuries reported to P White a roomer, and damage listed as nominal.
The Board of Public Works will call for bids Saturday to construct a 23 foot wide public highway from Fremont to the city boundary. The route starts at the government canal in Fremont, runs north along Woodland Park, and then travels southeast along the park’s boundary to link with the county road. The project promises improved northern access to the city after strong local petitions.
The eighth annual policeman's ball will be held at Armory hall on Friday evening in February. Detective Charles Tennant, assisted by Sergeant Mike Powers and Jailer Charlie Grant, oversees arrangements. Proceeds benefit the Police Relief Association fund.
Bishop-elect Nev Frederick Wm Keater of the Olympia diocese is consecrated. In Dubuque Iowa he will depart soon and preach his first sermon at St Luke s Tacoma on Sunday Jan 26. He will be hosted in Tacoma next week and speak at Trinity Church Tele city. A public reception is planned Feb 2 at the Rainier Grand hotel.
AUBURN faces a spate of robberies as hold-up men target railroad workers on night duty. The town reports several incidents near the station in the past week with railroad staff banding together to patrol after robberies, in a bid to recover stolen articles.
Secretary Grout of the civil service commission announces that all civil service employees who seek promotion must submit their applications to him by January 19. The notice specifies the deadline for taking the promotion examination and directs eligible staff to file promptly.
The piece portrays Heginald De Bumme alias Dinky McCrugin as a smallpox suspect led to the police station. It notes his fear over potential fate and a later image after Dr Carroll examined him and found no serious illness. He is said to need only a bath and a shave.
Beattie Cigar Makers' Union No 164 plans a Home Industry Rail ball next Saturday evening in Armory hall. The local cigarmakers union, composed of industrious men, will host entertainment with an engaged orchestra. Tickets are reduced to 50 cents for ladies.
The Green Lake Congregational church secured a permit for a one story frame addition at 1722 Woodlawn Avenue with an estimated cost of 509 dollars. Other listed permits include homes at 1601 Seventeenth Avenue and several addresses on Sixth, Twelfth, Nineteenth avenues and Weedin Place, with costs ranging from 600 to 4,700 dollars. The Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Company filed its annual franchise statement noting a 25 year life from 1898 with officers from San Francisco. A city hall roof leak over the water department prompted a humorous banner reading No fishing allowed in the pond.
The steamer Hertha of the Alaska Commercial Company departed for Valdes and other Alaska points with a large number of passengers including several ladies. Captain Reales, a noted Alaskan courier, travels to Nome with government mail and letters from private parties. He will proceed to Lima by team and aim to return to Seattle by the fleet of May. The cargo holds general merchandise.
Woodmen of the World Camp No 69 held its annual installation in the Colman building hall. Past Consul Burch placed officers including Consul commander J M Brewster and clerk Co A Koepfil with others serving as adviser lieutenant escort banker watchman and sentry. A quartet and gifts were part of the evening entertainment and program.
The Ballard city council reorganized last night with new mayor Thomas Reed and four newly elected councilmen KF W Frazier W Creek A Nelson and W Batley. Mayor Reed announced committees including Finance Clark Batley Twigg fire and water and streets Batley Clark Batley Twigg Laing Frazer Hunt city marshal re-elected Stephen Turner and John McDonald night watchmen water and light superintendent reappointed Will iam Doyle janitor salaries noted Beth W Chandler elected city engineer and J B Lucas police justice.
Patrolman Ban Nick spots a man with a hatchet near Terry Avenue and Cherry Street at 1 am. Charles Wilson, an ex convict, offers no explanation and is taken to headquarters after a pawn ticket reveals a revolver sale. Detective Hubbard recalls prior suspicions of Wilson on Grant Street bridge. City council to discuss Beattie Electric Co franchise for Woodland Park streetcars amid Fremont and Green Lake opposition.
A speculative pitch touts gold quartz mining near Seattle as a money making venture. It claims millions were earned from Beattle real estate tied to gold mines and promotes a ground floor opportunity with a 90 stamp mill nearing completion.
At a Philadelphia meeting steps were taken to observe the receivership of the Philadelphia and Reading road. The arrangement traces back eight years of nominal receivership, with foreclosure in 1806 ending prior control and the Reading company now owning the railroad and coal and iron firms along with subsidiaries.
Protesters claim the park’s beauty would be damaged and that there is danger to women and children who spend many hours there during the summer.
The steamer Kimball arrived late yesterday from San Francisco carrying 26 mas and general cargo. Captain M Thwing said there was little likelihood of the missing Walla Walla boatload being found. The voyage was marked by dense fog rain and strong winds.
Patrolmen Freeman Mc Clure and Ryan led a morning sweep in the tenderioin area. Several hoboes were detained in a police drag net. Annie Rooney was picked up and charged with vagrancy alongside others. AM will face trial in the police court.
The Monticello Club, a leading Pacific coast Democratic organization, has organized a Jackson Day banquet in California tonight with several nationally recognized speakers on the program.
School board warns that unvaccinated pupils will be excluded from classes after this week to meet health laws. The meeting also elected D H Trophegan as night school principal at fifty dollars monthly with four assistants at four dollars. Audits totaled twenty one thousand six hundred sixty nine dollars and seventy seven cents. Architects Boone and Corner Saunders and Lawton James Stephen and Chas H Bebb were approved for new buildings. A January 10 meeting will address the bonded school construction funds.
In St. Paul Minnesota officials estimate that at least 200000 home seekers will be moved over their lines to western points during the season of 182. The figure is compiled from statistics provided by emigration agents.
Agnes Moffat aged 23 died at 1508 Twelfth avenue last evening. James Maltz a Northwest miner died suddenly on the trail near Sultan yesterday. Watterworth & Sons handle the funeral for Maltz with provisional burial in Sultan and plans to ship the remains to Michigan later. Annie Sutherland aged 14 had funeral at the Swedish church York station with six former playmates accompanying the casket to Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Capt J McKinnon’s funeral was set for this morning at Butterworth's chapel but four telegrams from Roxbury Mass delayed hold orders. Dennis McLaughlin sues Pacific Coast Co for 15000 damages in federal court alleging injury from defective machinery at Franklin on January 29, 1901.
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