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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
4
Special to the Star from Whatcom July 11. Sheriff Bris ends the search for the man believed to abduct Mrs. Gifford, rob a purse with $100 in gold, and set a house fire that risked her life. A town witness places another tramp six miles away, suggesting the suspect differs, while the motive appears robbery and the fire remains a mystery.
July 5 report on Matilda Bon and Camille Bayault residing near Totty A B hall found inmates of life in fame. Prosecution threatened after delay and imprisonment conviction. Defense counsel signaled appeal and requested postponement for the women. Levainne, charged similarly, cited doctor’s certificate of ill health.
The drainage suit of Regina Rattenstein versus Seattle Electric Co for 35000 is being tried in Griffin's court today. Burkman and John H Were admitted to citizenship by Judge Tallman. A divorce complaint was filed as a husband alleges his wife deserted him after 29 years of marriage.
E Vail filed a divorce complaint citing cruelty by her husband Herbert Vail. She states they wed in a prior marriage and describes a sustained course of cruelty. On several occasions she endured abusive conduct as the case proceeds.
Williams and Charles Parker, two ex convicts and alleged associates, were taken to headquarters following an evening disturbance near Byrnes and Stein. Police reported no further details at this time.
This afternoon a city team moved to Green Lake and tore down the barn owned by Mrs. Glison without opposition. Neighbors reported no resistance as the structure was demolished under city orders.
Sub-station No 4 at Fifth Avenue North and Denny Way was robbed at night before last. About $76 in stamps and change were taken, plus $2,090 in 25 cent rolls and $1.0 money orders. B A Anderson supervised the station and locked up before leaving. Burglars likely entered via a rear door, stealing stamps of various denominations and damaged money order applications. Police were notified last night.
E Starr a Madison street merchant told the board of public works this morning about the frightful condition of Marion between First avenue and avenue ain 6. The report details hazards and urgent need for repairs.
Seattle and Boston remain the strongest candidates as the National Education convention organizers confer on the next venue. The executive committee and board of directors will decide, with Boston likely favored and Seattle the only other city seriously considered.
Plymouth church plans a mortgage burning event as half of its 20040 debt will be paid today or tomorrow and the remainder burned Sunday morning. The debt, solicited last fall, included payments to Germania Loan and Savings Association. Rev Etthett S Rowe of Viet B. Cy has been invited to preach both morning and evening. Rev Wm ormontor G Temple D A will lead at Plymouth. The choir will perform an oratorio The Sermon on the Mount as part of the anniversary observance.
Des Moines faces a severe flood with water two miles wide in places and sewer systems choking. Authorities warn of epidemic risk as 2,000 victims endure destitution and nightly gas exposure while floods wash away buildings and threaten levees. Boat travel remains the only option.
At tomorrow morning’s board of public works meeting bids will be opened for numerous street projects. Improvements include Fourteenth avenue north east from Northlake to East Forty-fifth street, Eleventh avenue south from Wey to Washington, Grand avenue north from Highland to Lee, Lee, Warren, Orange, and Galer streets, plus a First avenue south water main. The water main is noted as one of the city’s largest projects and vital to the manufacturing district south of King street. In other news, John Lewis and L DeGrotte were fined 35 dollars each in police court for running money paying slot machines.
The foundation at the Lumber Baxachange building corner Second Avenue and Seneca Street was completed yesterday in a major city project costing $10,000. Whitmore Concrete Company built the foundation and Garret Brothers hold the iron frame contract and will commence work next.
In Chicago during July, railroad and freight hands show nervous strain. Union representatives stand ready for arbitration, 2000 patrolmen in reserve, and railroads pledge calm. Freight handlers deny intent to violence, urging lawful conduct amid price increases and portables scarcity.
Tonight and Saturday fair with fresh west to north winds. Temperatures mild and dry conditions dominate the outlook for Seattle and surrounding areas.
The Comet Co vessel Cottage City from Skagway arrives with two passengers and no news of note. The U S Treasury Bureau of Navigation has issued a new regulation of importance to masters owners and customs brokers, stating that any duty authority used by power of attorney to act for the corporation must be defined or clarified.
Excursion day for battleship visitors is set for Saturday with special tours and activities aboard. Programs include guided hull tours and demonstrations by crew, inviting local residents and enthusiasts to explore the vessel and learn its operations.
Reports of oath agreements for vessel ownership and delays at sea. Notices mention Pacific Clipper, Chicoly with coal from Comox to Puget Sound navy yard, Nebraskan sailing to San Francisco, Telephone barge cargo to Sacramento, Chinese detainees returned to China, Dirige from Esquimacutt, and excursions to Alaska aboard Cottage City and City of Beattie with a $4 round trip fare.
Tomorrow visitors may tour the Wiscorein and Oregon battleships. To avoid crowds, schedule at Colman dock with sailings at 6 9, 10, 1 15, 3 90 and 4 0 PM.
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