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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1901
Page
3
The weather bureau weekly crop bulletin states that the corn crop across the great corn states has sustained serious damage and materially deteriorated.
Paris July 14 Dr C B Koenis of San Francisco lectured at the Academy of Medicine about his discovery of a new sore throat bacillus The academy invited an American physician to present his own findings for the first time
J L Montgomery troubled city police by repeated drunkenness. After arrest for intoxication and a recently healed broken arm, he was treated at the city jail, released, then began begging again. He was recaptured, his arm re-set, and now remains in a cell with a head injury compounding his broken arm.
Maud M Dickey was granted a divorce from Clinton M Dickey on non support grounds after he failed to appear. Mrs T C Luper testified that Clinton did not contribute and that she had paid $20 monthly since the marriage in Pennsylvania a year ago.
K Ward general superintendent of the Great Northern is in Seattle for a week. He will examine the western terminus of the line and visit Everett for a day. He has been traveling from St Paul for several weeks, inspecting all departments of the system.
Henry Hanks, an elderly wanderer, died at Georgetown Poor Farm this morning after losing the power of speech. His age is given as the cause of death and no relatives are known.
London July 14 Oulda the authoress Mile Louise de La Ramee has published a long letter in the Daily News protesting the treatment of Mrs. Cronweight by the British in South Africa.
J M Oat long Hawaii public instruction head and former Honolulu portmaster travels with Mrs Oat for several months on an extended tour of the United States. He reports Hawaii's public schools in good shape and growing rapidly as they tour the mainland.
The Spokane baseball club under Captain Dud Risely arrives from Tacoma after a 3-1 series win over McCloskey's team. Captain Frary of Seattle expects to win two of four games here, with Stavall pitching for Seattle and Adams for Spokane at 3 15 p m. McDonald to umpire. Manager Dugdale seeks a new outfielder from the East, with a decision expected tomorrow.
The board of school directors met last night and awarded contracts for the upcoming year. Awards include furniture to Chapman Bros Co Seattle slate to C B Smith and the Slatington Bangor slate seats coal to the Pacific Coast Co school books to Lowman Hanford stationery and supplies to Lowman Hanford and Richmond Paper Co Seattle.
In the heart of the city yesterday evening, Mrs David Gross of First avenue and Broad street suffered a broken collarbone and other injuries when cyclist Anton Grelp, riding at high speed on Columbia street, collided with her and her five year old son. Grelp was arrested but released as the victim declined to press charges.
Officer Brown arrested Sam Yaberry on Second Avenue last night for using insulting language to women on the street.
Judge Griffin issues a temporary order barring Cora E. Foster from taking Howard Foster’s children out of state. A hearing is set for July TM where Foster must show cause why the order should not become permanent.
Captain Thwing leads the John 8 Kimball on the San Francisco Nome route for tonight’s voyage with reduced fares. The John 8 Kimball Co and its partners the Northern Commercial and Mining Co and the Dollar Steamship Co dominate far north trade with current capital at 2.9 million dollars. A larger steamer for the Nome run is nearing completion and will soon sail from San Francisco.
Marriage licenses issued today show James Foy, 29 of Seattle, and Minnie Soles, 29 of Detroit Michigan, obtaining licenses along with Charlies Baxter Wilcoxen, 24, and Anna Matilda Loken, 71, both of Bal.
Samuel Hill, president of the Seattle Gas & Electric Co and son in law of James J. Hill, is due to arrive in Vancouver tonight aboard the Empress of India from the Orient and will reach Seattle tomorrow for a several day stay.
The Great Northern Railway Co told police that about m0 feet of copper wire was stolen from poles near Interbay. Initially believed to be by boys, investigators now suspect older men after discovering climbers used to reach the poles.
Robert Sorbaudy is due in Seattle accompanying Parisiens M. Geot and C. Collen who await his arrival aboard the Empress of India. A suite in the Butler has been reserved for the group by M. LaBaudy.
Two fires at 2 p m today caused brief excitement but minor damage with no major properties at risk. FE M Egbert of Everett died at 2423 First Avenue this morning. remains will be embalmed by Ronney Stewart and shipped to Everett for interment.
A roster of guests and residents appears including Center, general agent Pacific Mail Steamship Co San Francisco Depot Tratt Everett C G RB York Con Jen iy Wash J W Cook Portland R B Bryan state school court and wife Olympia Jinnen Oak Park Til J Wiln Gilbert and J Genamann Waurau Wis lumber dealers At the Butler Mins R Prager San Francisco Mrs Laura C Swee ten and son Irving tourists Peoria I B E Durst Toronto BC Phillips Port Townsend W Baer Nanaimo BR Dr John T F P Holtze and F E K Ward general manager Great Northern railroad Payl Abraham E Smith U S Consul at Victoria.
Alexander Center of the Pacific Mall Steamship Co. plans a city visit to discuss local interests. J. L. McKean resigns as Alaska Steamship Co. city passenger agent to join North Western. he has long worked for the Northern Pacific. Charles F. Green of the H. & Crocker estate passes Seattle en route to San Francisco to oversee Union Pacific Southern Pacific consolidation. Epworth Leaguers flood Seattle en route to the San Francisco convention.
West Seattle disputes over unlicensed liquor retailers erupt as licensed saloon owners complain of unfair competition from so called blind pigs operating as lunch counters or ice cream stands. Judge George deals with Mrs. Sarah Timmons charged with selling liquor without a license. She tells a sobering family tale as a $100 fine is imposed to curb illegal traffic.
William Dobson faced a wife beating trial in Judge Kiffin's department. The couple, living near Belltown, described frequent fights and a night when the woman was beaten unconscious. The wife testified via a limited English statement that her husband had not been cruel, and the case was postponed to the next day.
George and Albert Martin aged five and two years have been missing from their Ti SBeventh Avenue home since yesterday morning at 9 90 o clock. The elder boy has bright red hair and wears overalls and a shirt. The younger has brown hair and wears overalls.
The Humboldt known as the Alaska flyer sailed for Lynn canal last night carrying 2 passengers and a small cargo. Excursionists included Mr E white ofick and Caine and Mrs F W Parker. State of California may shift to the San Francisco San Diego run later. Last night 206 Seattle passengers and 1006 tons of cargo were aboard. Lighthouse tender Columbine loaded coal at the bank and will reach Astoria tonight. The fishing schooner Jennie F Becker brought a two pound halibut and Alecto will sail tonight after overhaul. Tug Laurel lies in a drydock near the Pacific Coast wharf for repairs. City of Seattle is due tomorrow. the ship is noted for fast Southeastern Alaska trips, previously completing a round trip in under seven days.
Within six months the southeast coast of Alaska will gain two lighthouses. One will be on Sei tinei island about 20 miles north of Juneau, the other on Five Fingers island.
Work on two houses for the lighthouse service will start at once about 34 miles south of Juneau. Lare Hergevick and J. Peeper, government employees, are in Brunswick to supervise the project. George Jamon of Juneau holds the contracts with each house costing about $4,000.
Tacoma July 16 An imposing reception was held for W G Pearce new general manager of the Northern Pacific who has returned home from a consultation in St Paul He plans a inspect trip of the Northern Pacifics coast road before starting the next phase of his duties
In Lemberg Austrian riots the morning street parades by unemployed laborers led to about 100 wounded including troops and police. The city remains under strong military guard as authorities try to restore order.
County commissioners awarded the contract for a new jail tank to Pauley Jail Building Co of St. Louis for 11006 dollars. The tank will occupy the basement of the new wing of the courthouse on the east side. Bids were opened and Norris Base & Lock Co of this city acted as agents for the Marten company. The tank will be steel and built like the present north tank.
Judge Griffin hears the case of A. Calvert state land commissioner versus the board of regents regarding disposal or lease of the old university grounds. Attorney General Stratior led the suit months ago to challenge the board’s sale rights, a matter watched closely as Beattle residents favor the Carnegie library site location.
Mercerised sateens closely resembling satin foulard and soft silks and linen mixes in rich colors are highlighted as favorable materials for shirt valets and morning wear this spring. A special sale invites customers to Call on M. D. Pease Johnson Co for millinery suites skirts and waists at 1107 Second Ave.
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