This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
4
At press time bondmen were secured for John Considine Tom Considine James Morrison John Guertine Thomas Considine and the father in a Chicago case. Mrs Morrison’s signature had not been secured yet. Once legal formalities are complete the accused brothers will be released from custody.
Harry Collins failed to identify Joe Winski, now jailed in Ev, as the man who held up his store on April 21, with about $2500 stolen. Collins says Winski is not the man.
Tacoma Mill Co awarded contract to supply meat for the military post at St Mi. Bids ranged from 8 to 10 per foot. The first 25000 feet to be delivered at rate per 1000 feet and the remainder at 8.75 per 1000 feet. Other government orders include 10000 feet T. & G. ceiling at 1000 feet and 4560 feet Time at 19.00.
Hanford today signed to dismiss the case involving West Commercial and the steamer Santa Ana for debt. The dismissal came by agreement with neither side taxed the costs.
Within two weeks four tramp-ports will be loaded with peat for Seattle. The Warren and Egbert will enter port together while the Aigoa, recently chartered, is due to reach here about July. The Aigoa will load for army forces in the Philippines, while the rest head to Nome and St. Warren, with one probable exception.
The Seattle branch of the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific reports no shortage of sailors and denies rumors of a ship-signing scare. They claim workers at times 19 hours aboard lumber ships from Blakeley and mills on Puget Sound, noting some vessels face delays but many sailors will work under current pay rates.
A Vancouver report notes a maritime incident where a party of white fishermen sunk six Japs boats and captured others, marooning the men on an island in the gulf amid ongoing strike tensions. The tale reflects yet unsettled labor strife affecting Fraser River fisheries.
Elks from Los Angeles and Beattie Elks faced Tacoma Elks at eleventh street ball grounds in a decisive afternoon game. The LA team suffered a tough defeat while Beattie Elks battled hard on the field.
Advices from the Victoria state report the Dominion telegraph construction party finishing work near the Stickeen river country. The party began down the river Sunday toward Carlo and planned to reach the Islander. Mr Charleton completed local work and sent 20 unused wires back. The city treasurer election draws attention to eight centers in Coloradaars of many cities. For bathing, Medrone Witi Paths, Cumyow's Chinese ratiam. Office, Columbia street.
July 1 set for summer adjournment but congested dockets forced ongoing sessions. One judge remains daily through September as Judges Bell Griffin Emory Tallman juggle cases and vacations. Citizenship granted to Samuel Galloway. La Grand grand larceny case continued to July 12. Murphys slander case to July 16. Maud Adams pleads not guilty to larceny in July trial.
The Ship Henry Villard towed to Port Blakeley by the Jux Magic after loading lumber at Roche Harbor. It carries 0 tones of cargo from Seattle including hay grain food and beer and 8900 barrels of time. Three fishing schooners Louise Alcedo and Lief E tied up last night with halibut fishing averaging 2.6 pounds per boat.
State board of education reports changes to certification for teachers. First grade certificates with 24 months teaching may be endorsed and renewed for five years without further examination. Certificates lapse if two consecutive school years are not taught. A life certificate may be issued to a teacher with 15 months of teaching, 15 in state, after endorsement.
The revenue cutter Bear under Captain Francis Tuttle is out of drydock in Bremerton and due in Seattle tomorrow. Delays in repair were caused by a machinists strike. Bear will take stores locally then proceed to Comox B C for coal and sail around July 15 to Bering Sea and the Arctic. Rosecrans and Egbert also delayed but ready to load for next voyages.
An aged, nearly blind African American woman living near the Madison Street power house reported to police that a purse containing all her funds disappeared on a streetcar last Sunday. She believes she lost it during the Strikers Ball at Armory on Monday July 15.
The famous battleship Oregon is opened for public viewing. Visitors can take the new steamer Majestic on Sunday at 9 20, 12 and 2 30 p m from Yesler Wharf.
Judge D A Russell once a state legislator and author of the anti trust law killed himself at the Palace hotel Cincinnati last night. Health listed as cause. He was a leading Republican.
Patrick Malone was fined ten dollars and costs for beating Lizzie German, a woman he has been living with. The trial showed both were under liquor influence, hence the light fine. Other arrests included J F McNight for health ordinance violation, Chas White alias Hoyt for assault and battery, Geo McShea and Ed O’Conner on suspicion, Co. Place the insurance solicitor for larceny, and John Thompson known as Swede Thompson as a vagrant.
On July 12 in Killarney Ireland Americans gather to watch the annual boat race between the University of Dublin and the University of Pennsylvania crews. Both sides practice daily as spectators fill the harbor town.
Maundera and Lawton, architects, awarded the contract to draft plans for a new two story fire headquarters at Third Avenue South and Jackson Street. Estimated cost 34000 dollars. The design includes an engine driveway, hose wagons, living quarters, and a dormitory for officers on the second floor.
Mrs J T Waterhouse leads a party of Hawaiian tourists from Honolulu heading east by Atlantic liner to spend two years touring Europe. Son George L Waterhouse of Bishop Co in Honolulu accompanies them, returning soon. The all female party includes Mia Waterhouse and four daughters Eleir Eleanor Marion and Marsgartt and Miss Pindar, guests at the Rainter Crand.
The Beattle Humane Society informs the board of public works that crowing at Yesterway and Fireg aven has created dangerous conditions injuring animals and pedestrians. It requests prompt humane intervention and street remedies. A Great pre inventory sale at Treen Shoe Co. starts Saturday at 9 a.m. with the steamer Cyrene between parks each afternoon and evening.
In Skagway, the election of Misa McCarrol as principal for a second term sparks heated debates within the new school board. Trustee Frank opposes Miles McCarroll’s retention and may resign with his family to move. A petition with 74 patrons demanded a different principal, but the request was ignored. Also, a pre-inventory shoe sale begins Saturday at 9 a.m. at Treen Blue Co.
Poundmaster Walter Washingtor petitioned council to provide water at the stock pound, claiming he is forced to haul water over four distances, a burden he can no longer bear.
The force in the city engineer's office began working under the provisions of the recently passed building act by council.
The Majestic steamer will sail from Yesler Wharf at 9 30, noon, and 2 50 p m for a battleship excursion. Tickets promise speed and a quick ride to the ship.
A local notice claims the Bartell Drug Company offered satisfactory drugs at reasonable prices. The ad touts low Northwest prices on items like 4711 White Rose Soap and Kilmer's Swamp Root, advertising a broad line and low costs from Second Avenue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.