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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1901
Page
3
Pennsylvania took first place in the event with Cornell finishing second Columbia placed third and Syracuse fourth Time recorded a 10 minute 15 second result for the race in Poughkeepsie on July 2.
The afternoon ruling sustains the demurrer in Frank versus the county over overtime work claiming $700 beyond salary. Judge Griffin finds compensation sufficient and effectively ends the suit in the superior court. Former U S Army transport Kin tuck arrived from Manila to Tacoma and discharged 19 men before transfer to China Mutual Navigation Co. Ropky the burglar is being tried by Judge George after an attempted escape. Brewery wagon drivers gain a 3 cent wage increase and nine hours work day amid talks with employers.
The court granted a divorce this afternoon to Emory against Elwood E Wyman on the ground of abuse. The proceedings listed abuse as the key reason for the dissolution of the marriage.
J A Martin a bartender and W M Brying are in city jail on suspicion alongside Florence Bradford and Mamie Wil two notorious women. W Dobson who was arrested recently by Officer Cameron for beating his Indian wife is to stand trial in the superior court this afternoon on assault and battery charges. Lilly White a notorious character was given 24 hours to leave town this afternoon.
Judge Hanford ordered Ah Geen reported for habeas corpus as an illegal resident. The Roberts versus White Pass & Yukon railroad case seeks $59.09 for breach of contract and is heading to a jury at 2 PM. A jury is being impaneled this afternoon for L. G. Perry versus the Great Northern railroad over damages for injuries on the job.
A fragmented report describes a conflict involving a young woman named Lilly and a man, with claims of clever manipulation in a saloon box. Patrolmen Hubbard and Freeman detained the pair as tensions rose, and if Stee White took the coin she faces an example being made of her. Time and residence in adjoining cells are noted as context.
Fire department responded at 8 25 to a south city gas tank blaze that started in a rubbish pile and was quickly extinguished.
John Jackol former city superintendent of Aberdeen schools has secured a free scholarship to Rush Medical College at the University of Mr. Jackol. He is a graduate of Washington State University and has accepted the offer.
A Seattle discussion continues over a proposed new gas company and its implications for consumers. Officials weigh benefits of competition versus municipal lighting and the impact on rates, with emphasis on fuel service and metered illumination. Further talks are expected to decide on the proposition.
A Ballard councilman speaks on gas power, a five year franchise, and possible annexation to Seattle. He cites tax comparisons and police and fire protection, while opposing selling out to a monopoly and noting annexation remains a future consideration.
Roseartha Shook sues her husband Al bert Shook in Bay City Michigan seeking a divorce and restoration of her maiden name Rose Warner plus alimony of 50 dollars per month. The court also reports a separate verdict in Peter J. v McCabe with McCabe prevailing and a non suit granted in Br W Beale case after a boiler explosion injury near Klake's saloon on Second Avenue South and Washington Street.
Olympia reports F H Goes of Tacoma won the capitol addition contract at 154987 dollars. The Plumbers examining board held its first meeting with six applicants taking the test. A regular meeting place is sought. The Chamber of Commerce women’s committee plans a meeting at 2 PM tomorrow chaired by Mrs J W Cline.
A. T. Scott, arrested by Detective Lane as a Dubuque embezzler, was arraigned before Justice Canm yesterday afternoon. He allegedly embezzled 500 from the Chicago Great Western Railways while employed, and has been a fugitive for three years. He was ordered confined in the county jail until the sheriff arrives, then to Iowa for trial.
Nome, Pa July 2. It is announced that M G Manley of Portland Ore now en route from New York to the West completed a combine of Puget Sound steamers in port. The Renator left Nome June 22 with ten passengers and cargo valued at $42000. The voyage on calm seas contrasted with rough winds faced by the Centennial. Passengers listed include A Allen Mrs G V Richeentus and son T G Cushman B Cornelia na G R Fisher M Herod Miss M Heykendall A J Parker Mrs J W Smith plus one steerage traveler.
A United States senator Kyte died here at six o clock after an illness that gradually worsened into a broad death. He was born in 1854 and entered public life in 1878. He served as a senator in 1881 and would have served until 1903.
The Seattle firm today obtained Comptroller approval for a franchise bond to lay tracks and maintain a street rating on Fourth Avenue South.
A citizen letter from R I Wisler, business agent, reports ongoing strikes and working conditions. He notes workers in Milwaukee Shipyards and yards facing reductions, with workers in Toronto and New York receiving orders and telegrams. The text claims large organized effort, hopes for summer solidarity, and that firms yield to demands.
Lead Trust New York reports a planned giant trust to govern total lead production from Bouthena field in Missouri with a capital of 26 million dollars. It will be managed by Guegenheimer Ploration Co of New Jersey, organized eighteen months ago on a 36 500 dollar basis.
The city hosts a cycling meet at the Cycle Palace track on the afternoon of the fourth featuring a five mile time trial and prominent events. Northwest riders anticipate fast finishes and an Australian pursuit race noted for the Hall brothers and Cy Allen. The program lists Frank J. Cotrad, D. Allen, Virgil Hall, and many others as entrants.
Jas Burcham of Woodlawn Oren Lake invites old comrades to a gathering for the Storm unveiling tomorrow noon. The event features a flag run, lunch, and Greyhound witness. Bathing at Medr Villa with Chief running to Kprett on July 4th. 75 cents and trip. See Steamers Greyhoy display ad.
The post office on Fourth will open at 7 a.m. and operate until 4 p.m. on July Fourth. One carrier delivery will occur in the business district at 7 a.m. and two collections in the business district only at 4:20 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.
Fans praise Stovall and the Beatties as three new men bolster the lineup. Old players push through injuries while manager Dugdale plans a two game set at 4 PM tomorrow with Thielman at short and Klopf Peeples at infield positions as Tacoma showdown looms.
At 10:90 a m and 8 16 p m Harm on will pitch tomorrow Corbett starts fourth July morning and old boss Stovall in afternoon Seattle returns from Spokane with two wins in four games and three of four from Tacoma New faces bolster the squad with five wins in the last eight Klopf and Peeples spark double plays Thiedman Heckenfield and Frary contribute strong defense Hunt Hurley Modle Rand and Harmon showcase top form Dugdale says the home team can hold its own and better with any league club Hurley reinstated and back at first base
City hall officers complain of poor telephone service and plan a private exchange to serve city offices including the police department and ambulance wagon station. The move aims to improve communications across municipal operations.
The steamer City of Topeka from Skagway brings 2 passengers a heavy cargo of concentrates and 0 tons of fish. Treasure valued at 164000 is consigned to the purser. A group of Kiondikers hold about 51m in their own keeping. The vessel left Skagway June percent and carries no later news than the Victorian which arrived yesterday.
A fire and water committee report backed a two inch Taylor Avenue water main with the city paying half and property owners the rest, credited on water rents. Debate over fairness followed before an amended plan allowed owners to trench and lay the mains themselves with city partial support. Also approved were multiple street and sewer improvements and a plan for a Green Lake street railway franchise.
Council discussion fills an hour as Pilake questions the Board of Public Works authority to modify a Madison Street paving permit. Officials favor brick paving over asphalt for track repairs, while Blake questions whether the board is running the city. Corporation counsel to provide a written opinion next meeting.
A thrilling ice jam on the Snake River was described after the Nome steamer Senator arrived in port. Ice chunks broken banks and damaged buildings while houses were tethered to prevent drift. John De Fries, ex Fairhaven street commissioner, paddled a canoe through rapids to cheers, then repeated the feat.
Thirty persons have taken advantage of the Pan American excursion rates on the regular semi monthly excursion trains leaving Seattle today. The Great Northern and Northern Pacific have shared about equally in the traffic.
Market chatter notes rising competition as Hazelwood Co plans to push eastern Washington butter and ice cream brands from Seattle with T A Armitstead and branch activity in Portland Spokane and Sioux City. Also mentions a firearm arrest, July 4 excursions, and local sale ads.
The river steamer Will HH. Leon of North American Trading & Transportation Co. arrived from Ballard and will be fitted for commission. It will tow barges and scows and carry passengers on the Yukon between St. Michael and Dawson, sailing in about 10 days.
J A Wilmot active contractor of Cawsey and Wilmot died at his home near Green Lake at night from lung congestion. He helped build the Beattie theater and the Grand Opera house and was 62 years old.
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