WAE and Ger Acres Read in Old Record
Fragmentary OCR notes mention acres and warnings. No clear person or organization identified. Readable items include references to land areas and running conditions without concrete events or outcomes.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes mention acres and warnings. No clear person or organization identified. Readable items include references to land areas and running conditions without concrete events or outcomes.
John Brown and Joe Winski held at Boyerett on burglary linked to Cumberland saloon robbery on April 1. Suspected ties to Leary hold-up where $2500 was taken from Harry Collins. Cumberland keeper John Kinhurst identifies the pair. Descriptions and money suggest a wider gang with many attorneys and travel to Everett and Seattle.
Yusen Kaisha’s new Hong Kong to Seattle mail steamer Kaga Maru arrived from Hongkong this morning and tied at Smith’s core near the Great Northern pier. Capt J W Ekstrand, praised as the Commodore of all Japan, commands the vessel first foreign rigged ship with a Japanese crew to leave Japanese waters.
New regulations extend the reduced money order system to Canada and Cuba, replacing costly international orders. The Seattle and Nome offices report rising activity with large sums, and postmaster Stewart promises flexible options including cash substitutes. The Seattle Art League seeks a model for a heroic statue titled The Queen City of the Northwest under Will Carson’s supervision.
The fragment shows a roster of individuals tied to hotels and the Diler, including residents and officials such as Puget Mill Co. personnel, Port Gamble, Port Townsend, Spokane, Bremerton, and several named figures like A. M. Gordon, Mrs Helena Anderson, Judge Wim Galbraith, and G W Rucker.
Assistant Secretary Russell of the Wild Goose Mining Co. arrives from San Francisco and stays at the Butler. He awaits the secretary to finalize contracts for 60 tons of supplies to be sent north for the company’s use.
Mrs. Timmons was arrested this morning by Deputy Sheriff Wilson for selling liquor on West Seattle beach. It is the first arrest after the Law and Order league of West Seattle started actions to curb promiscuous liquor sales there. She posted a $5 bond.
Machinist Thurman Jones promotes a large charity ball at the Beattie Armory next Monday night. Tickets go for 80 cents, with proceeds expected to attract big crowds from local unions and the city’s skilled labor community.
Washington July 16 through Minister Wu Ting Fang the Chinese government has filed indemnity claims totaling about 500000 dollars over alleged outrageous treatment of Chinese residents in Butte Montana.
J. Breyer was arrested by Officer Fletcher in the Blackchapel district on a disorderly conduct charge. He evaded questions about his identity and his behavior in court led to a five day jail term.
Testimony from witnesses recounts a gunman confrontation at a store near Occidental avenue and Yee ler way. John Considine fired multiple shots, Meredith collapsed after blows to the head, and investigators describe movements across the store and involves in the shooting.
A fire alarm from box 66 at about 11 am sent the department to King Street where an old shack burned briefly but no damage was reported.
A federal court petition was filed today seeking a declaration of bankruptcy for James Nealy. The filing indicates a creditor action and the formal start of the bankruptcy proceeding.
J Dougherty eight died in South Seattle. Remains at Bonney and Stewart. Funeral for Lumber Birrat at Tonney and Stewart s at 6 40 p m attended by National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America. Remains to be shipped to Fergua Pall Minnesota for interment. Funeral of Willie Allen son of Joseph Allen from 16 Harvard Avenue North at 2 00 p m burial Lakeview Cemetery. Funeral of Mia Dora BE Bruce died at Seattle General Hospital on July 6 shipped to Mt Vernon this morning. Funeral of Jesse Th Combe from family residence at 12948 Main Street in the afternoon. Harness Makers union attended in a body burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
The first asphaltum shipment for Summit avenue district paving reached the port this morning. Two hundred barrels consigned to Alcatras Asphalt Paving Co arrived from San Francisco aboard the steamer Robert Dollar. A second consignment is expected on the next vessel from San Francisco. Also, the revenue cutter Guard docked last night after two months away for refitting and overhaul under Lieut. Weat a in command.
S. S. Robert Dollar, Capt. Fr. Jereen, arrives after six days from San Francisco. The vessel brings 14 tons of dynamite for the Treadwell mines and 1,000,000 feet of lumber for Honolulu. The latter shipment is transferred to the ship Henry Villard, now loaning 2% barrels of nephalium and 2% tons of general merchandise.
Herman Acherley was arrested by Officer Joan Kelly on grand larceny for stealing from the Market cafe at 11 Marton Street. Police recovered a shotgun rifle musket shears blankets and cigars. Acherley admits taking the goods while under the influence, claims to be a former US marine discharged two years ago for illness. Preliminary hearing before Judge Cann slated for this afternoon.
Last night the Melbourne McDowell company staged La Tosca to a large attentive audience. Mer Dowell’s portrayal of the villain drew strong applause and Stone’s La Tosca comment stood out. The company performances were praised and further showings are scheduled through the week including a Saturday matinee. The Searchlight on 16th Avenue continues to draw audiences with Edison moving pictures.
Independent agreements on railroad connecting line rates have been reached by several lines. Other carriers are expected to follow, affecting overall transport costs from this point onward.
Funeral services for John Grandier were held yesterday afternoon from the Church of Our Lady of Flood Help. The ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the Hermann Lodge No. 4 and the interment took place at Lake View cemetery.
Yesterday the civil service examination for the city clerk and the claim agent positions at the municipal court was taken by eight applicants, four for each post.
After action by the general traffic association in Chicago, fares from Chicago to Beattie and Spokane are expected to fall to four cents. The NS PF and G N joined the petition for the rate, and their eastern connections support rate reductions.
King County commissioners move to protect grouse amid growing reports of bird shooting. A bounty of 20 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest of offenders, with Dame Warden Kelly and deputies named in the notice.
A passage describes a restaurant and cafe located in a cellar of the Rainier-Gitand Motel Co with a first floor kitchen praised for ventilation and cooling atmosphere. It claims the cafe is the finest on the Pacific coast with perfect cuisine and service.
A benefit ball to be held July 1 at the Armory. Wagner's Band to perform. Hosted by the Iron Trades Council for machinists builders and molders including pattern makers and blacksmiths.
Dr. Dunlap Moore of the United States Marine Corps has been named quarantine officer at Nome. He will sail aboard the Thetis to join the revenue cutter in readiness for the trip. Moore brings extensive experience in contagious diseases and northern conditions, previously serving at Drieh harbor and Port Townsand. He believes emalipox outbreaks may be less apparent at Nome this year.
The funeral of Mrs Amanda C Anderson was held yesterday afternoon at Butterworths chapel with Rev. Martin L. Larvoe officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Fleas ant cemetery. Also noted are ads for Madrona Villa baths and a special sale at 1107 Second Ave. Strikers' Hall Armory event listed for Monday July 15.
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