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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
4
Report from London on January 1 claims Boer leader De Wet may have been captured, triggering private dispatches and a surge in South African mining shares as traders expect confirmation. Market activity showed heavy buying among operators well versed in South African affairs.
January 1902 bank clearances at Seattle show a total of 12,477,561.71 with clearances for January reaching 9,191,226.18 and balances at 96,609.70. The report notes January's activity surpasses last year and reflects broad mercantile strength and welfare.
Police say William Hart known as Jim Casey and Patay Carroll is the coast’s “best thief.” He was earlier suspected in a Samuel Hill robbery on Roren Avenue and fled town. Detectives Tennant and Byrnes arrested him after a suspicious late night stroll in North Seattle.
James Hogan and William Patterson, arrested last night, face charges for stealing clothing from T. McBurney in the Globe hotel. Overcoats and a suit were taken from a room entered Wednesday night. Hogan was found with part of the loot. The pair had prior run-ins with police at the Seattle hotel and served time in the chain gang.
William Olsen reached Port Townsend after 27 days from San Pedro. The vessel faced a string of gales en route and a deckload sighting hundreds of miles southwest of Cape Flattery revealed timber pieces 12 by 12 inches and 50 feet long among the cargo.
Port Townsend report on Washington advices to U S quarantine officer M H Foster says detention for weasels from infected ports is shortened to 10 days. Weasels arriving disinfected and sailing after entry within 10 days must wait 16 days before entry.
A smallpox case was found aboard the Michigan Central train at Bay City Michigan. The health officer quarantined the train until all passengers and crew were vaccinated. The Albion, returning from Port Orchard, was quarantined at the dock. A man named William Buwater with smallpox was on board. Fifteen passengers will likely be vaccinated and released.
The steamer Athion on the Bremerton run broke a shaft today and is laid up at Moran's for repairs. Fletcher and Carpenter advertise realty bargains. Sterling Pianos Reicherts 110 Union.
Severe storms at Fort Worden, Port Townsend wash away about 200 feet of sand spit bank threatening the rapid firing battery. Officials warn that another series of storms could undermine the fort and a sea wall may be required for protection.
The La Conner Trading and Transportation Company sues the Albion for 5000 dollars claiming its vessel E. D. Smith was wrecked after Albion crews cast off lines during a north wind at Galbraith’s dock. The suit alleges the Smith was moored and helpless in the storm before being driven to Elliott Bay wreck.
A man about 40 named William Liewellen, residing in Tacoma, died in his room at the Southern hotel 166% First avenue south. He reportedly took carbolic acid, a glass with a small amount of poison was found in the room, and the body was removed to Butterworth's.
A Seattle general conference of the City Improvement Clubs will convene at the Chamber of Commerce on Monday at 11 a m. Chancellor BE. O. Schwager and F N Little will attend and address the assembly on parks and boulevards.
Rosa Bennar aged 24 died at Providence hospital this morning. The body remains at Bonney and Stewart's for arrangement.
A. Willer, a former Pike street cigar and confectionary store owner at 624 Pike street, aged 72, died this morning at Providence hospital. Bonney and Stewart had charge of the funeral arrangements. The report also notes 14 January fires totaling 21,280 in losses, with 93 buildings inspected.
Pittsburg Pa Jan. 4 10 p m Officers are on the trail of the Biddle brothers and Mrs Soffer wife of the jail warden They passed Cooperstown this afternoon and were spotted by a farmer who notified officers They were driving hard ridden horses and the farmer said the woman was partly frozen as cold weather grips the area The pursuing officers are within about thirty minutes of capture.
Mayor Ed Hardin and council members Mullin Quinnist Marsh Morse Byron and Hadley plus city staff traveled from Whatcom to Snoqualmie Falls on a Cataract Co sponsored excursion. The company seeks a power franchise to sell Highland power. council awaits facility review before action. The city notes ongoing construction and eventual revenue improvement by year end.
In New York the visit of English steamshipmen yielded a pact among Atlantic lines to set a uniform minimum rate on grain and provisions. The grain rate becomes 1 1/2 pence per pound and provisions 10 shillings per ton, with increases of 33 1/3 and 10 percent respectively, no minimum set, effective immediately.
General Manager B. Claypool of Independent Telephone Co. disputes a full strike, noting only three workers aside from Bateman showed intent to quit and asserting no union notice. Union leader Colonel Wagner says 75 workers will strike if Bateman is not reinstated, with seven gangs affected and a union meeting planned tonight.
Taft testifies on Philippine administration before a Senate committee, outlining three classifications of provinces and noting a special form of government for Moro districts. He compares local municipal systems to New England towns and discusses potential civil changes in the archipelago. A war tax repeal bill is introduced in the House, seen as a party measure with limited debate. Payne denies rumors linking the move to Cuba relief or presidential displeasure.
Ten Chinese laborers near Van Asselt were ambushed by six to seven highwaymen after a 16 hour workday. They bound the men, looted about 68 in cash and a watch, and fled, leaving the victims inside a shelter near their gardens. Attorney W M Carkeek reported the incident to police.
The unions warn they may join a Central Council action to suspend all work at the main office and the two company sub stations if the Building Trades Council is not aided.
The vessel Oregon shows near completion with impressive workmanship evident in the heavy yard work. Visitors are urged to see the admirable craft and how the repairs were executed.
A catalog note promotes a combination bookcase and writing desk as a space saving answer for organizing papers and books. Several patterns are discounted this week, with the sale ending tomorrow.
Rumors report renewed differences between Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry. The prince has gone to Mecklenburg on an indefinite hunt while the queen remains shut in the palace and refuses to see anyone. Ladies' fare made and repaired. C. C. Borg, 1318 Third Ave.
The committee plans to take up the Cuban question after printing the testimony heard. The president is not expected to send another message on the issue to avoid appearance of coercion. The Towney resolution probes whether the senate and president can negotiate treaties with foreign countries affecting revenues without house action, while President Moomevelt issues an order prohibiting government employers from influencing legislation under penalty of dismissal.
Dominico Massa defense argues Italian feud as trial for assault with intent to kill nears adjournment. Massa testifies he was struck after a refusals to drink on Black Diamond street. Prosecution notes Merlino could not identify attacker with injuries described by the attending surgeon.
Detroit reports Clint Nelson, a wealthy farmer, arrested on charges of headlining a long running gang stealing livestock and other property. James Hazzard, Walter Hazzard, William Marble and Martin Hawkes also arrested. one captive reportedly confessed incriminating Neleon, who is said to be worth unspecified.
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