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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
3
A powerful quake in Guerrero and neighboring areas caused mud and rock collapses, with Chaipaneing reportinga over 600 deaths and immense property damage. Buildings collapsed, many adobe structures turned to dust, troops dispatched to gather verified casualty reports.
L H Griffith of the Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Co stated repairs were completed and work would resume next Monday. About 60,000 yards of dirt have been removed on the tide lands at the foot. the entire removal is estimated to cost $1,000,000 and take about a year and a half.
Water service will be shut off Saturday from 9 to 2 a.m. on Washington Street and Twenty Second and Twenty Third North of Madison, affecting the area around Madison Street as listed.
The liner Paes Riefen Maru arrived at Ngee Fees Kats after a voyage from the Orient. It carried matting and various stuffs. The trip was comparatively fine.
The United States court places Ballard Shipbuilders and M F Hanson under bankruptcy protection. The firms list liabilities at 92494.47 and 25125. A meeting order was issued to regulate the disposition of assets.
A case against Richard Allen and others was dismissed after the prosecutor left the state. The judge noted the case was thrown out due to tainted proceedings. A young attorney was also involved in offering a bribe in a related police court matter.
Baton and Co. started work on a new dock frame at 2401 Avenue, Battery OT. The project costs about 4000 dollars.
In a tense session King was summoned to the Superior Court to answer damages claimed by M Teater amounting to 509 for a portion of a building at Cherry Street. McGuire pleads not guilty in a perior court matter set for today. Emma Peavey sues Co. for personal injuries with trial before Judge Prather.
The special Chamber of Commerce committee meets this afternoon to finalize Utah Press Association entertainment plans for next week. The program includes a trip to the Puget Sound navy yard a city tour and an elaborate banquet for the visiting journalists.
Reports from 113 U S railways show November gross earnings up 18 percent while operating costs rise 11 percent and net earnings increase 144 percent. The Northern Pacific group leads in earnings growth. In North Seattle the Young Men's Republican Club met at vice president David Gress home and named a registration committee to mobilize Republican voters, with next meeting set for Wednesday at Queen City Cigar Company on First Avenue and Cedar Street.
M. W. Lawrence of M. Seller & Co. reports the loss of an overcoat from the steamer Prosper after leaving the boat in Seattle. William J. Smith of 1618 Grant street reports theft of bricklayers tools from the Sunset Telephone Company building last night. Jd. Van Noradel of 520 First avenue south reports a ransacked room after a break in last night with a large amount of clothing stolen. A Japanese servant’s room in Mrs. G. T. Milla’s residence was entered yesterday with clothing stolen. the room has been broken into several times this week.
The state federation debate ends with motions to refer issues to the perman ent organization committee. Wm Blackman receives endorsement and a gold headed cane from Wilkeson miners. Spokane councilman Hartman presents a commemorative gift amid denouncements of contractor Connelly and calls for union clerk patronage with working cards.
The S A C billiard handicap tourney narrows to a finale with 7 players: Pope Emerson Wetherspoon Fisher Tourtelott Everett and Upper. Emerson defeats Everett, Everett beats Wetherspoon, Pope beats Fisher as rounds tighten.
Captain Brunet, master of the Kosmos liner Nicaria loading cargo at Tacoma for Ham, is an inventor of the folding anchor for yachts and small vessels. He sold the patent to Armstrong & Mitchell of New Castle on Tyne, manufacturers of the anchor.
A 19 foot plank roadway on Union street between Twenty-seventh and Thirtieth avenues was built as a temporary measure. City officials indicate a more permanent improvement will be installed later.
The Fifth ward Republicans plan a meeting tonight to form a permanent organization and decide who to endorse for councilman. Incumbent Benjimn seeks renomination, while Fred Hollenbeck claims strong backing. W V Rinehart faces a challenge from William Voight, other candidates rumored, and few have announced. Dr Waer of Globe Corner and La Roche the photographer also listed among locals.
An reported fakir operates in Beattie using a fresh scam targeting housewives. The conman claims to be a Northern Pacific Express agent and demands 26 cents for a supposed package. Victims are directed to the office where they are told a winched package awaits, with several victims contacted yesterday.
Judge Griffin of the superior court yesterday afternoon dissolved the marriage of Frank W. Noyes Jr and his wife. Noyes alleged his wife attempted to kill him with kitchen knives and revolvers on several occasions.
A fragmentary list shows cheese and canned salmon items with per pound and per dozen pricing, smoked sockeye salmon boneless cuts, mackerel, ranch eggs described as fresh, and other groceries. The text reads as a marketplace mixed with misspellings and foreign phrases.
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