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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
3
Washington January 6 The Hepburn canal bill passes the House with little change and a large majority. The vote stood 908 to 2 with Fletcher Minnesota and Lassiter Virginia voting no. Supporters of the Panama Canal tolls plan claimed victory as the measure moved forward.
Commerce commission renews inquiry into alleged railroad rate manipulation affecting Kansas City grain shipments. Testimony indicates discrimination against Kansas City in favor of larger shippers in St Louis Chicago and other points.
Olympia chief of police will notify all gambling houses they must pay 900 dollars annually for the privilege of operating. Some houses are expected to close as a result. Gov. McBride returned with J Howard Watson, his new private secretary, who assumed duties this afternoon. Maj Pollitter will stay until month’s end.
At 2 30 Sunday afternoon Wagner's band will present its second concert at the Grand.
Benjamin Williams sues John Alexander Dowie for 36000 alleging his wife was ordered from his home after joining Dowie's sect. Williams says his wife, a devout believer, cut all contact with him and he seeks damages plus compensation for his wife, noting potential further suits.
In Berlin on January 9, the keisi shows intent to hold an international labor conference. He attends a meeting between labor and capital reps and signals similar efforts in Germany.
A unusual divorce suit was filed in Mattoon Illinois with John Emerick seeking a legal separation on grounds of infidelity. Mrs Emerick admitted the suit and declared she is entitled to a divorce after alleging her husband continued to live with her after learning of her offense.
The juniors, under Professor Dounthitt and Assistant McDonald, held an indoor meet in the association gym. The day crew won a baseball game 15 to 9 and the night class won a basketball game 9 to 8. The program featured apparatus work with horse vaulting and gymnastics displays.
The City of Seattle from Kay Island and the City of Topeka from Sitka arrived this morning. City of Seattle carried light cargo and passengers. Topeka loaded 656 tons and 15 passengers. A consignment of 10 066 in gold dust went to Bonney and Stewart's at two pm. Interments followed for Agnes Moffit and Withert Noyes, with services at Immaculate Conception and Calgary Cemetery.
City officials claim Mrs Ollie Hobert of Twenty seventh avenue and East John street is mistaken about harassment to sign a damage release after a street accident. Prime Agent Dennis says he visited her and notes she showed cards from local attorneys, suggesting she misidentified officials. The city says no interest in the case as the contractor's bond covers such contingencies.
A poultry show judge, W. W. Browning, is identified as brother to famed firearms inventor John M. Browning of Ogden Utah. The article recounts Browning’s influence on Winchester Colt Gatling and Belgian contracts, noting his prolific output, royalties, and ongoing innovations in automatic weapons.
The Wil Son's modern business college ladies basketball team will play Beatty high school tomorrow night at the Armory. Admission is 25 cents. Dr Waggoner dentist moved to Globe block at First and Madison.
Government inquiry into the Walla Walla wreck opens before Inspectors Rendat and Ignace on the bark Max. Weather described as hay and not cloudy. Walla Walla held course from first sighting four miles away to collision. Max crew kept boats, saved themselves, unaware of the Walla Walla sinking for three days.
The steamer Transport is stranded at the mouth of Whitney slough with a cargo of oats aboard. No loss of life reported. Captain Russell sent a telegram seeking assistance to Captain Swift, owner, who is in Tacoma aboard La Conner. A rescue steamer was sent to aid the disabled vessel.
Contagious diseases reported to the authorities include smallpox cases linked to lodging houses and street pickups. Officials are conducting a crusade against cheap uphouses, ordering cleaning, vaccination, and improved air space for inmates.
The Mechanics' Clothing Company a major Northwest men’s and boys outfitter closed after stock was seized by a receiver to satisfy creditors. Assets total about 66 000 with liabilities near 15 000. a planned auction begins Saturday as creditors pursue claims. The collapse followed opening a large Ameke branch that proved unprofitable.
Weat Johnson, visiting the Globe hotel in Portland, fell for a freight bill swindle. Two sharpers misused a Wells Fargo check to obtain 60 and fled after promising $1,200 as security. Police reports indicate detectives are pursuing the pair.
The afternoon, tonight and Friday forecast fair skies with light winds turning easterly. Nearby seas stay tranquil though a slight breeze may develop along the coast.
An early morning market report notes two customers on Western avenue and arrivals including a car of oranges and a car of potatoes. Umatilla will supply California fruits and vegetables with goods on the street in the morning. Prices show Fancy Satsuma apples around 2 to 2.5 dollars per unit, while demand for geese remains high.
The corrected daily list shows prices for fruits vegetables and dairy items. Lemons $1.75 to $2.75 per box. apples orange bananas pears cranberries and more listed with varying prices per box or per case. Butter cheese eggs poultry and meats priced by type with regional sources including Washington New York Wisconsin and Eastern markets. Hay listed at $10 per ton.
Corrected daily market notices list Grain-Oate at 26 000 27.00, barley 18.00, wheat 20.00, corn 87.00, and chicken feed at 20.00. Hutter French ranch and native creamery quotes, poultry and livestock offered, with wheat prices near 110 1-4. Ban Franci&Co report date January 9.
A dense listing of train depart times and routes across multiple lines including the Travelers Railway Guide Limited and Great Northern Overland services. It enumerates departures from St. Paul, Mount Pearl, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Vancouver, and Spokane with arrivals, transfer points, and notes on exceptions for Sundays and holidays.
Jessie D Stevens daughter of Mrs Grace Derrick Stevens married Malcolm Craig Nason a commission merchant last evening at 615 seventeenth avenue north the ceremony was at 620 p m Rev J P Llwyd officiating Mrs Bogardus was matron of honor Edward Kurdon best man about 200 guests attended a wedding supper. The couple will visit Mexico City before settling in a new home on Hoyleston avenue near Beneca street in Seattle.
Special correspondence from Tipton Indiana reports John Bumern, Calvin Hootha and Jerry Smith sued over a hog misload incident. A jury awarded the defendants and Summers faces high costs. appeal to the supreme court looms as hog value nears 1000 dollars. A larceny charge against May Dolan was dismissed after noon.
Seattle officers on riverfront patrols with Bergt Powers found no sleepers in saloons this morning. Frequent raids and threats of chain gang have driven bums from the area. Fooward Waldron, a runaway youth aged % years, is missing from his aunt Mrs W Coburn’s Everett home, and police are asked to locate him.
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