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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1901
Page
3
Twenty six workers from the Pacific Coast Co return to work tomorrow after a conference between General Manager Ford and strike leaders Charles Hillier and George A Page. Nine hour days are agreed with likely wage increases while the union is not formally recognized.
Nome reports of gold in paying quantities on Ophir Creek and Silver Creek tributaries bolster optimism for 1903 immigration. New mining machinery boosts profitability, with camps sprouting between Nome and Salmon rivers and toward Council City. Court actions include a writ of ejectment sought by Christus Railway Co and Discharges in bankruptcy and timber cases. Federal court adjournment noted with Tacoma sessions upcoming.
Brussels reports Kruger grieving deeply after learning of his wife's death. Doctors fear for his health as he remains silent and refuses nourishment.
A 73 ton cable has arrived and sits on railroad cars at Yesterway and Railroad avenue. Officials face difficulty moving the 44000 pound section to the Madison Street power house due to routes blocked by permit restrictions on heavy loads.
Mrs. L. P. Smith reported the loss of 450 In Valine jewelry after leaving the steam er Queen from Sitka. Detectives Tennant and Byrn traced the property to an uptown hotel. no arrests have been made.
In superior court Dr. Powell Reeves faces a suit by Mae McLure demanding 1900 dollars claiming failed treatment worsened her condition and promising to pay 1000 if cured. City Treasurer Rathbun reports 1542.92 collected of 6250.40 for Twenty third avenue improvements and 991.44 of 1297.74 for Comstock street work.
The Pennsylvania Mining & Improvement Co. sues in federal court seeking relief over the Everett & Monte Cristo Railway Co. dispute. The suit alleges possession of placer claims in the Monte Cristo mining district since 1892 and accuses the railway of unlawful construction without consent, with further actions in Snohomish County.
J D Jones was awarded the contract to grade Third Avenue North from Highland Drive to Lee Street at a price of $946.54.
The Chippeck Fish Co has removed its plant to the new pier at the foot of Vine Street, signaling a relocation to the waterfront facility.
Tonight the council will weigh a report from the corporations committee on granting a franchise to the interurban promoters. The proposal requires surface to underground wiring, bridges and drawbridge costs, elevated rail options, and free rides for officials. It also covers transfers with Beattie Electric and regulatory conditions along First avenue and connected streets.
A detective recalls a South tour during Benjamin Harrison's presidency where skilled thieves stalked crowds. A doctor, a preacher, and a string of empty pocketbooks reveal how pickpockets used an overcoat as their public stash. The tale ends with a wink to a past hospital visit.
The Puget Sound naval station suffers from inadequate facilities as repairs pile up. The bureau of construction and repair plans major work on three battleships, starting with the Wisconsin, then the Iowa and Oregon, with Oregon repairs hoped to begin by October and totaling nearly three quarters of a million dollars. Bremerton’s dock access could lead to a fully equipped navy yard within years by congressional action.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on July 22 a majority of collieries idle due to the firemen strike resumed work this morning while many firemen remain off duty awaiting orders. Several companies have already reinstated strikers. Go to Spinning for bicycle repairs.
The Seattle City Council delays a report on a petition to form a municipal utility and gear up for big business. The draft report by the corporations committee is uncertain and may not be issued today after May 27 referral. Bills include several street sewers and repairs on Denny Way, Second and Twenty second avenues, Fleet Avenue, East James, and Thirteenth Avenue, plus a five year bond funded sewer on Connecticutt Street to Ninth Avenue South and along Eighth to city limits. No report on the Seattle Electric company petition to run a line through Woodland Park addition.
Tonight showers in Seattle and vicinity. Tuesday brings fair skies, warmer afternoon, light south to west winds.
Harry and Willie Smith, two boys from near the King county courthouse, were tried before Justice Cann for petit larceny. Arrested by Oliver Pletcher, they pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence of two days.
The notice records permits issued today. Sparkman and McLeann receive a one story brick building at 116 First Avenue with a cost of 500 dollars. B R Rathbun is approved for a one and a half story building at Kaat Union Street costing 200 dollars.
Boston July 22 President Eliot of Harvard denies Henry Austin Adame's Detroit remark that he is an avowed agnostic. Eliot says there is no truth in the statement and resents the allegation. He urges careful verification before public assertions about a scholar of his standing.
The board of public works advertised bids for asphalt paving on Marion and Columbia streets from Minor to Summit and Summit from Broadway to Spring, plus ten-year maintenance, grading, curbing and guttering on Twenty-fifth Avenue North, and other sidewalk and sewer projects on North Broadway East Key to East Highland Drive and Washington Street from Twenty-seventh to Twenty-ninth Avenues South. Bids open next Saturday at 1 PM at the regular meeting.
Steamer Cacarina under Capt Bearman discharges dynamite cargo at the Artingtom dock in San Francisco. Steamer Cottage City to sail for Skagway and Southeastern Alaska this evening with passengers and freight. Gan Steamer Elihu Thomson arrives from Tacoma yesterday, having just come from Cape Nome.
Three cups milk and one-fourth cup sugar with half a teaspoon salt are heated in a double boiler. Add one-half cup chopped sweet almonds, then one cup wellwashed rice after the milk is hot. Steam until tender, serve in glasses half full, top with raspberries and whipped cream.
Principal George Raleon Duester of School No. 8 stands trial before the board accused of improper conduct with Lillian Russell and other Broadway stars. Testimony describes champagne suppers at the race track, lobster meals, and whisky parties with trustees and others, sparking shock among Miss Helen A Snyder.
Sheriff Cudihee and guards will escort prisoners to the state penitentiary this evening for terms from one to eight years. Snohomish County Sheriff Pete Zimmerman will accompany a number of prisoners on the same train to the penitentiary.
The steamer Victorian carrying members of the congressional rivers and harbors committee is due to arrive from Skagway tonight. Officials expect discussions on port and navigation matters to follow, highlighting federal interest in northern water routes and harbor improvements.
Judge George visited the McKnight dairy in Fremont to personally inspect alleged nuisance conditions. Health officer McKeehnie labeled it a nuisance and charged the owner. The judge postponed ruling to review authorities and await further evidence, not revealing findings. Collier Mackinawan departed for San Francisco with coal. Rest teeth priced at $7.00.
The regular program was interrupted by a delay in the arrival of the Victorian which was due here this morning. After arrival the commuter will depart on a special train for Spokane and from there to Lewiston Idaho then up the Anake and Columbia rivers for inspections. No entertainment is planned here. A chamber of commerce entertainment committee will meet the distinguished party at the landing.
The Lumbermen's association plans a meeting this afternoon to decide on a possible offer to satisfy the Building Trades council over the wood workers strike. The strikers' executive committee will meet at headquarters tonight to review developments.
Tomorrow at 4 PM Mapataro Yamataya will be brought before U and Commissioner Kiefer for a preliminary hearing on the charge of bringing his alleged adopter daughter Kenora Yamataya from Japan to the city for immoral purposes. The girl is 15 and in delicate condition.
In Ransomville New York on July 22 a Pittsburgh woman without revealing her name sold all rights and custody of her two year old son to Jacob Schhcaewing a wealthy farmer living five miles northwest of the village. The assignment was signed witnessed and delivered at the Behleewing homestead last Thursday and the child is now in the custody of foster parents.
In the city engineer's office two men distribute street numbers at cost. About 76 sets are issued each day, roughly 469 per week. The board of public works secretary provides large quantities for purchase at 20 cents per set of three four or five numbers.
Grace Low files for divorce from William Low alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment. The couple married at St Paul on November 21, 1848.
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