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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
4
Police continue to close in on illegal liquor dens. Harriott, advertising at the east end of the Madison car line, was booked at police headquarters after selling liquor to a licensed patron. He posted $50 bail for tomorrow's court. Steffen and another suspect face fines with no suspended sentence.
In Washington June, Senator Mason charged the Philippine war as the gravest U.S. mistake, noting costs far exceed pension outlays and public works. A War Dept statement on receipts and expenditures through June 1901 was sent to the House, while the Grosvenor resolution praising Hay passed 129 to 45 after debate.
Councilman Gill of the Third ward will introduce resolutions in the city council tonight. The measures instruct Chief of Police Sullivan to close jail fees or face removal from office.
Cal Capt. Charlies Anderson of the Chico faces trouble as E. J. Linden, who chartered the boat, may sue for $1,200 over a promised Nome voyage. Linden claims guaranteed passenger payments and liquor restrictions, while Anderson says the charter only covers Seattle to Cook's Inlet and he awaits owner orders.
Election day sets twenty five trustees to be elected from thirty five candidates. Polls open at 7 a m and close at 2 p m. After selection, the twenty five trustees will elect the chamber president and vice president and other officers for the year.
Rev Thomson spoke at Lane church on jail training and youth. He cited a city jail survey of 40 prisoners with 22 in the chain gang and six boys in one department, blaming peer influence and lack of self control, urging better parental and moral training to improve future generations.
The Wash-Pioneer association plans a two day session starting tomorrow morning. The preliminary program was finalized Saturday with a business meeting and fee arrangements for the gathering.
A Wednesday open air picnic in Madison Park will feature eight seing and a street car ride as entertainment. The ladies will serve lunch at noon followed by a musical and literary program in the pavilion led by orator Col. William F. Prouser. George James, a negro performer, was arrested earlier today for disorderly conduct by Policemen La Count and Huff.
Pug Ryan, a notorious Colorado killer held in Beattie jail, escaped last night with four companions while Detective Lee Barbee lost $400. Ryan promised further crimes, and Seattle police fear he may head this way. Barbee had arrested him two months earlier on Summit county deputy sheriff murder charges.
Verne Churchill, a New York artist, wagered with Capt. Paul Keynton to start from none pan enios, circuit the globe within 20 months, and earn 2000 in gold or diamonds. He left New York Jan 1 1901 with three months left to reach the West and complete the journey, having earned about 1800, mainly at the Pan American Exposition.
The Globe Clothing Company announces a closing out sale of men and boys garments, hats and furnishings. Prices are deeply cut with many suits and cheviots offered far below regular retail to satisfy creditors and attract buyers. The sale emphasizes rapid realization of assets and broad public response as stock disperses.
Special to the Mar Whatcom Washington June 2 The grand encampment of the I O O F to meet in Whatcom has named officers G R of Walla Walla and A vu Mi of Tacoma as grand representative to succeed A F Hosaka who has resigned.
William J. Sullivan shot and fatally wounded Henry Drummond at the Lake Padden shingle mills near Fairhaven after a confrontation in the cookhouse. Drummond arrived intoxicated and attacked Sullivan’s wife, leading to the deadly exchange. Drummond died at a hospital hours later. Sullivan was jailed.
Alexander Bridges is named manager for the creditors, overseeing claims and distributions. The appointment structure and jurisdiction are described, outlining duties to gather assets and represent creditor interests.
The report notes Mr. Churchill will depart for Japan aboard the steamer Bhinano, sailing from this port tomorrow as his prospects are reassessed.
In Leadville yesterday afternoon, the prisoners including the notorious Pug Styan escaped by tunneling through a sewer wall. The escape follows another jailbreak by Ryan from punishment for a murder case in the Kokomo district.
The Beattie Humane Society meets tonight at the Kainter Grand hotel to review the past year and outline work for the coming year. A bill to record child labor under 16 may be prepared for introduction in the next legislature. The measure aims at prevention amid rare labor abuse in the state.
Miss Adelaide Neilen, from a prominent Cincinnati family, lies in Beattie General Hospital in Seattle facing an appendicitis operation. She ran away to marry Charles F Lindsey, a young Haresty attorney, and her fiancé races to Seattle as her parents abroad know nothing of the situation.
Antique fabric patterns with complete embroidered trimmings for front and sleeves in colors and black. Nine in the lot, some soiled. Cambric embroideries with blind and openwork edges, extra fine quality, priced low per yard. Youths' patent leather oxfords in sizes 8 to 11 and 12 to 2, reduced from $1.60 to 98 cents.
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