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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1902
Page
3
Reports describe a confusion of money making schemes tied to the American Investment Company in Washington and Hinckley. Clerks denied warrants while officers were reproved for taking men without proper orders. Rachel Hussey sues for divorce from John S. Massey over cruelty and neglect.
The city council will seek about $1 060 for erecting steel street signs at key corners to aid navigation. Prest Crichton backs the plan, arguing signs eight or more feet high will clue strangers to locations in the business area and that the expenditure will be repaid by improved wayfinding.
Dominico Massa stands before Judge Dwigo Griffin charged with assault with intent to murder. Defense attorney Don Hart. prosecutor Will Morris. trial recounts an Italian-related street encounter on November 17 where Massa allegedly struck Merlino with a knife, causing a dangerous neck wound and severe injuries. Trial expected to conclude today.
In Providence, R. I., reports suggest William Spreaue was once considered the wealthiest member of Congress while serving, with an estimated net worth over twenty million dollars. No formal confirmation given in the excerpt.
A cold spell raised temperatures above normal with early morning lows and a long night of frost risks. Farmers expect potential damage to the orange crop as they monitor daytime highs and soil conditions along Riverside.
A. Smith faced a trial before Judge Emory on alleged larceny of ammunition from Going Co. A jury was sworn, but the mention of evidence remained unclear. Smith was reportedly released to custody after the case, with police claiming involvement amid a town dispute.
The King County Horticultural Society will meet at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in hall No. third floor, New York block. The subject for consideration is Lowering the Level of Lake Washington.
The city affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce met at li Gelock to review charges by L M Wood against Capt Jensen over inaccuracy of figures and alleged discrimination against Seattle. A satisfactory explanation was given and a proposal to assign an assistant to Jensen was discussed along with plans to improve reporting. The group also considered adding a wharf at Madison street to accommodate small steamers and tugs free of charge to ease berth access.
Mr Lee explains the post office moved after a raffle at his Second Avenue Columbia Street shop. A sign outside the former sub post office booth read that a post office had moved. The raffle, conducted during holidays, prompted a Washington alert and removal of the booth from the store.
A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. George H. Carter of 1009 Yesterday. Mr. Carter is employed by the city water department.
Victoria report says John Mugford and two companions aboard a trading schooner, exhausted, returned to Esquimalt after a week at sea with a fierce storm. A new survivor arriving at Sooke tells of a six ton schooner found bottom up near Race Rocks.
Labor Commissioner A. H. Grout prepares a tabulated police department report listing each member's name, entry date, civil service examination date, March 6 grade, and subsequent promotions.
The incorporation matter for Week Seattle, postponed from this morning before the county commissioners, will be heard next Thursday as interested parties were not ready for the proceedings.
Graham, convicted of larceny from the person in the superior court, was today sentenced to five years in the penitentiary by Judge Griffin.
Victoria views a marine mystery linking the Matteawan and the warship Condor to a likely collision at sea during a December storm. Both ships sailed December 3 and the collier may have turned back for safer waters, setting their fates in darkness and rough seas.
Preparations are underway by the Ancient Order of Hibernians to observe March 17, the feast of Ireland's patron saint. The program includes an oration a concert and a ball at Armory hall Wagner's band is engaged for the occasion. Committee members are J. P. Lavin D B Buckley Wm McArdie Jas Foley K Flannigan T J Ivers and N A Han.
In Sedro-Woolley on January 20 Percy Rathbone a knot-sawyer at Atlas mills slipped while clearing a saw in motion and was fatally injured. His arm was severed and he bled heavily before dying at St Elizabeths hospital at 6 o clock the next morning. Rathbone a Manchester native had been with the mill three weeks after arriving from Australia where he trained as a novice sawmill worker.
In the Fifth ward a lively council race forms as incumbent Scott Benjamin seeks reelection against Fred B. Hollenbeck and Ellis Morricon both notable Republicans. The outcome draws broad interest with H F Rude facing grocer James Gregg for at large seats, with Gregg praised for city interests over corporate demands.
Under bond in Ellensburg on January 10 Jennne Atwood was tried for burglary before Justice Hoyle and bound over with a $500 bond.
The Seattle YMCA team defeated the James Bay squad from Victoria in a highly praised Northwest game by a score of 42 to ? The YMCA has held the regional championship for four consecutive years, in front of a large crowd.
Two cars on the Monongahela branch of the Pittsburg railway broke loose at night and crashed. John McFadden age 19 of East McKeesport and Robert Trueh age 29 conductor Panore East McKeesport were killed. Charlies Wright motorman and Alexander Andrews of East McKeesport were fatally injured.
Public buildings and grounds committee heard residents led by J M Latimer protest a billboard at Twenty third avenue and Yester way. Latimer called the images immoral and a bad influence on schoolchildren. he claimed the rear ground held a burial place. Manager Foster offered removal of offensive signs but not immediately due to existing contracts. Committee took the matter under advisement.
A February 12 benefit concert by local talent will aid Mrs Anna N Weinhagen widow of Paul Weinhagen editor and proprietor of the Washington Staatartrettung and turnverein member. After the event Mrs Weinhagen and her two children will depart for Germany to live.
Companies B and DN G will stage a battalion drill and ball at the Armory tonight. The drill begins at sharp o clock with a large crowd of militiamen friends expected in attendance.
The Cottage City sails tonight for Briagway carrying freight and four large passenger lists. The Caithnessa hires at Great Northern docks with Wheat cargo for the United Kingdom. Pacifi Marine Ways absorbs Heckman & Haneen shipbuilding plant at Ballard. new officers named. Inland Flyer hauled from Duwamish to Northwestern Iron Works for boiler and engine upgrade. repairs due by March for Port Orchard run.
Calamarini Repetto hues Ferrari and Benoist from La Beala Milan join a celebrated Parisian pianist for three grand opera nights at the Grand starting Sunday. Carmen and the Ave Maria lead the first program, with Barber of Beville Trovatore and Rigoletto on subsequent evenings.
The Southeast Lake Union Improvement Club met to organize with officers President Alvin Heinrich Vice President KE H Guile Secretary R A Case Treasurer J H Holland and an 11 member executive committee. A fight is planned to exclude from the assessment district the portion of Westlake Boulevard east of Fairview Avenue currently including area to Eastlake Avenue.
Superintendent DPD L Hickey outlines improvements for the police and fire telegraph system. Eight new fire alarm boxes installed. many boxes burned out and need factory repair. Wires consolidated on Seventh avenue. miles of fire and pokies wire moved to new poles. undergrounding urged in business district.
Humane Officer Ridgway found eight horses without shelter and suffering from cold and hunger. Four were shot and killed. the remaining four are being cared for as he prepares to arrest the owners for cruelty. Locations include Georgetown, Volunteer Park, and Bellevue Avenue near Aloha Street.
On a Seattle avenue junction between Seneca and James streets, 19 people slipped in about 10 minutes as sidewalks stayed slick with snow. No serious injuries were reported though spectators found some slips entertaining. A man cleaning Third Avenue and Cherry Street found a net of false teeth, likely lost by a theatergoer, with pickup details available at the Star office.
A mob of 150 men patrol Caspar Wyoming highways waiting for Charles Woodard who killed Sheriff Ricker during a prior jail delivery. The governor orders the state militia to be ready and a company is stationed at Caspar amid fears of bloodshed.
The city hall office reports 1 061 positions filled to date this month 412 males and 449 females. Labor Commissioner Grout expects totals near 1 106 with January typically the dullest month. Comparisons show January 1901 had 857 positions and December 1901 had 1 421 positions.
For Seattle and vicinity the forecast shows occasional rain or snow through Friday. Expect brisk east to north winds and cooler conditions. A service note invites readers to go to Spinning for bicycle repairs.
John Farrell asked to take a drink from Tom Murphy at the Diamond saloon last evening and snatched a purse containing 20 dollars. Murphy chased the man outside, they tussled, and both were arrested. Farrell claims it was a joke, while police view it as intended theft with the money.
A meeting of the Democrats of the Eighth ward is set for this evening at Kettle and Kirk's office corner Denny Way and Cedar Street. The purpose is party organization.
The New York Commercial reports that Charles Schwab telegraphed to J Pierpont Morgan from Monte Carlo offering to resign the steel corporation presidency if Morgan and associates deemed it prudent. The tale cites sensational gambling losses at Monte Carlo and Morgan's rebuke, with directors expected to drop the matter given Schwab's valued services.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha liner tyo Maru docked yesterday with about 4000 tons of Eastern products, including 1600 bales of raw silk for New York. Cargo valued near $560,000. The ship departed Yokohama in January and will load a return cargo of cotton, lumber and flour.
Director Salisbury of the local weather bureau predicts warmer temperatures and probable rain tonight or tomorrow. A severe gale yesterday northwest of Cape Flattery battered the ocean, with forecasts showing the storm reaching Seattle and Washington coast, but coastal Oregon and Washington largely escaped the worst. Strong winds and rain moved through tonia and the Oregon coast last night and this morning, while Washington remained largely unaffected.
Democrats gathered at the Jefferson Club headquarters with strong interest from the Seventh ward. The group postponed officer elections to February 6 and discussed the council map issue, with a consensus that Corporation Blake should withdraw from the fight.
Detectives Hubbard and Byrnes raided an opium den in the old Chinese rooms house on Fourth Avenue South last night and arrested Thomas McCallum, Jack Howard, William Smith, Lee Hon, and Charlie Hing. Two pipes and complete layouts were seized as two suspects slept off drug effects and others remained stupefied. London and San Francisco Bank Opens Savings Department Feb. 1 02 Cherry Street. Dr Waggoner dentist Globe Block.
At the Occidental hotel along Third and Cherry streets Grant Chesterfield creates a plaster palm cast claimed to reveal a Seattle financier's future. He says the palm foretells wealth and life events while mentions of Phil Armour and Diatinet appear. Palm readings end as the cinema departs town with life readings priced at 50 cents.
George Hilke told police his room above the Hewitt restaurant on Third avenue was broken into last night and a tuxedo coat along with other clothes were taken.
A room worker entered the apartments of Mr Murphy in the Juanita Hotel on Pike street last night and removed most of his spare clothes and toilet articles. Mr Murphy spoke to police about the incident.
Fire responders called to Yea ler Way and Second Avenue to combat a small blaze at the Junction saloon. An electric fuse overheated and ignited woodwork causing minor damage. Firefighters contained the incident with no injuries reported.
Section 282 of the municipal code bans snow or ice on sidewalks in front of premises with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail. Merchants on First Second and Third and Wike streets show violations while enforcement is focused on business districts. outlying districts likely see no action.
Washington on January 30 reports the Navy Department ordered one thirtieth of the contract price totaling $112,000 for Moran Bros. of Seattle on the battleship Nebraska. The department voiced high satisfaction with the contractor’s performance.
At a special council meeting Tacoma decided the city will own and operate the Philips water works plant supplying South Tacoma. The price set is 2450 dollars, far below the original 4327 dollar proposal.
At the request of Puget Sound Harbor No 14 of the American Association of Masters and Pilots capt J F Pratt an U S C and G survey opened a series of lectures at their rooms for professional talks.
A healer claims to cure inflammatory and muscular rheumatism and related conditions without opiates or coal tar. Each case receives a unique plan and a legal guarantee, provided patients faithfully follow instructions.
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