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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
3
Late reports say a strong northwest wind and tremendous clouds swept Burlington Iowa and nearby towns. Foreseen weather effects stretch from Wisconsin to Minnesota with the storm likely to reach Chicago by nightfall.
An engineer identified as Mackburn, employed near the Great Northern sheds, attempted to abduct a girl near the Duwamish dairy route. He chased by bystanders and later captured by police. victim identified as Maud Slack and Miller examined her for injuries.
Learner faces questioning this afternoon as he is linked to a scheme involving several Hallard boys to steal tobacco from freight at Interbay. Testimony alleges a list of accomplices and a plan to ship goods on the steamer Alliance under Coast Co and California firms, with tickets issued and refunds needed after abrupt contract dissolution.
The Washington association hosts a park luncheon with a served meal and selections in the afternoon. In the evening a fellow from this city is to be tendered a loan at the Hotel Stevens by local residents.
The Northwestern Baptist association meeting in Snohomish concluded with election of Rev. H Ferguson as president and Rev. L J Sawyer and C M Black as treasurer. The annual report highlighted growing church membership and stronger finances. Sermons and reports covered topics from missionary work in China to temperance and Sunday school programs.
A Seattle labor meeting passed resolutions defending a ten hour workday and higher wages as essential to organized labor. The motions emphasized unity, trust in honest workers, and the need for strong organization to support labor standards. The discussion noted excavation for the Labor Temple by union members and supporters working ten hours daily.
A report on the Labor Temple excavation provoked a response from Mr. Holman family contractor. He said initial 10 hour days began last week but an 8 hour day was set after union notice. The Labor Temple board and a Carpenters' union action led to the shorter schedule taking effect.
The graduating class has decided to drop class day exercises this year due to lack of suitable space in the high school and a belief that the cost exceeds the benefit.
The Star notes auditors found discrepancies in Whit Whittlesey’s quarterly treasurer reports including erroneous check entries. Officials warn weeks of review ahead as many heavy taxpayers fear tax receipts and potential shortages while legal action may follow to determine their positions. The county treasurer’s office replies via a Beattie firm that past deposits were entered to the mail account and that receipts are being withheld until accounts are straightened.
Judge George dismissed the grand larceny case against Kitty Franklin after J Hume bungled witness testimony. Hume claimed losses of 76 or 40 dollars while police records showed two $20 gold pieces were missing. The court noted his finances appeared largely spent and inconsistent statements marked the proceedings.
The Seattle high school senior class plans a moonlight excursion and ball at Meydenbauer Bay on Lake Washington tonight. The class aims to make this year’s event the most enjoyable in the school year and maintains its tradition of a memorable affair.
Water will be shut off on Second avenue between Main and Jackson Streets tomorrow afternoon due to pipe repairs. Barnuel Kehoe, 68, of Ill Third avenue, died this afternoon at home. He was an undertaker in Walla Walla for ten years and is father of Mrs. C. J. Nelenon of the city. F. C. Molaberger died en route to Cincinnati from Rock Springs, Wyoming. his body will arrive in Seattle tonight and be embalmed by Bonney & Stewart before shipment to Edison, Washington. J. H. Caskey, Dawson Daily News business manager, has returned from the East with two Monoline type-setting machines, a complete half-tone outfit, and two carloads of fruit paper. he departs for Dawson on the 9th inst.
Dr. Emma Nickerson Warne, through her attorneys, files in probate court a $100,000 claim against Francia T. Wheeler's estate, alleging medical services and care under a contract that she would tend to Wheeler during his life. The claim will be contested.
Plumbers union No 23 invites the public to a picnic at Pleasant Beach next Sunday with games and a Seattle Tacoma baseball exhibition. An eight piece orchestra will play in the pavilion and steamers run hourly from Galbraith's dock from 9 am to 3 pm with a low round trip fare.
The Elke benefit opens tonight at Beattie theater and repeats tomorrow with Mise Jacque Caead making her baton twirling debut under Drum Major Morton Hill. Cast includes White and Dorr Haze! Stench Blanche Emerson Mr and Mrs Liesenden and Frank Coombe. The Pioneers association viewed The Girl I Left Behind Me by Frawley company last night with vivid war scene impact. Third Avenue theater drew crowds for James M Ward in Through by Daylight and bullfight continues at Searchlight on Second Avenue.
The L'Allegro club issues moonlight invitations for a sail on the Puget Sound to Nome. A steamship ticket serves as the invite with club rules printed on the front and a stamp on the back. Lauben’s orchestra will play as Inland Five charters the voyage from Galbraith’s wharf. The club officers include Hartford Beaumont president Minas Daisy McKay vice president and Mrs Hartford Beaumont with J Henry Robinson and A C Rosenfeldt on the executive committee.
Report describes Pacific Clipper line vessel movements from Arlington dock including the steamer Conemaugh sailing for Nome with two stowaways ashore at Apple Tree Cove. Edith sails from Tacoma exiled from coal bunkers for Wrangel and points beyond on a three month voyage. South Portland sold out and expected to sail for Nome. John Kimball and State of California head north with four sailings planned tomorrow. South Portland and St Paul from San Francisco overdue by one to three days.
Ragtey Shaw Drug Co on Second Avenue near Pike Street reported a burglary this morning. The proprietors had earlier reported missing cigar boxes and found two bars sawed from a rear window, prompting police investigations.
Mrs Katherine Welg died that evening at her daughter Mrs H Schweinebarf’s home 11 Eastlake avenue. Funeral services will be held from the residence tomorrow at 2 p m.
J M McCule appeared before Judge Cann to obtain a warrant for the arrest of Chris Drewman on assault and battery after a dispute at a new Beacon Hill building. Evidence and questions were deemed unnecessary as McCule came into court. The May issue of the Northwestern Miner features Seattle manufacturing plants with detailed illustrations and industry statistics.
At a general meeting a committee led by J T Griffin F P B Porter O Ivete A M Bommer W J Germain L V Weaterman and W H Middleton was appointed to plan the first annual Pacific coast clerks unions convention. It will include over 20 unions and aim to standardize closing times, unify stores, and address mutual welfare for clerks both male and female. The convention is expected to be held in August.
Elizabeth wife of John M Wilton a miner in Butte Montana hanged herself with a clothesline in the family kitchen due to ill health and despondency. The tragedy occurred at the Wilton residence on June 6.
London reports the death of Rev. B. W. Walker, a Methodist missionary in Southern Asia, who died at Naini Tal where he had gone for his health.
Late rivals and notable visitors gather at multiple hotels including J. M Ashton from Tacoma, J Walsh, L H Case and wife, Joseph Epelgue of Portland, H Duffield from Los Angeles, L M Batley of Salt Lake, and others. Names span Tacoma Spokane Olympia Victoria and beyond as attendees at Tatler Brunerwick and Beattie venues. A miner from San Francisco and a Paris miner are named among the guests heading toward Nome.
Jas M Wilson, famed mining operator, will depart for Dewcon then Nome in a few days to pursue ventures. Charles Reed, ex police chief of Beattie now in Olympia, also visited the city. Ex Secretary of State Allen Weir and Dibble of Knights Templars were guests at the Northern, with Judge John C Denny of Everett at the Beattle and Geo W Rogen of Tacoma among the visitors. Joseph Nadou of Nadou Wright & Co. leaves today for Nome aboard the State of California for the summer.
The schooners Gen. Siglin and Thomas Bayard leave port tonight leaving only the Nome wailing fleet in port. The Gen. Beaton sails directly to Nome with ten cargo and four passengers under Capt. N. L. Johnson. The Thomas Bayard, Capt. G. W. Torrey, departs Colman dock with 156 tons of cargo and about 20 passengers, stopping at Prietol bay to discharge and pick up prospectors. The Shirley sets sail around June with lumber live stock and merchandise.
In Hagerstown Maryland on June 5 Judge Stake ruled Nannie Curtin not guilty in an appeal over assault on her husband and disturbing the neighborhood The court found she had right to use as much force as necessary to keep her husband from being seen with another woman on the street
Mr and Mrs Charles Bernat of 1 3rd Avenue North announce the birth of a daughter on June 3 in a local hospital. The newborn adds joy to the family and marks another entry in the city records of births.
The fire and water committee proposes a $2,500 appropriation to repair engine houses and funds to buy 4,000 feet of 2 inch hose plus a hook and ladder truck for downtown. An excursion steamer Capital City departs Sunday for Olympia and Turnwater Falls with a stop in Tacoma. tickets at Lee Pharmacy for $1 round trip.
A council of ministers and elders representing 12 churches at Chingell expelled Prof. George D. Herron from the Congregational church for conduct unbecoming a Christian. The action followed his divorce and remarriage in New York to Miss Carrie Rand. The report also notes the Great Northern Railway offers an $8 excursion rate for return travel.
An advertisement lists an office for Dr Cumyow at Lyon House Columbia Street near Second and Third Avenues. Office tours offered daily from 9 a m to 5 p m.
Richard Alexander of the Green Light gambling house was arrested by Chief Mere dith for conducting gambling games. He received a fine of 176 dollars for seven operating tables.
Henry Walters and Harry Markman were arrested by Officer Fletcher on burglary charges for disposing of clothing to the Brussels saloon proprietor in the Black Chapel district. They claimed to have bought the items for six fifty but planned to melt them for one. Police kept the clothes at headquarters and later C Pickney and C W Warner identified some pieces as stolen from 510 Sixth Avenue South.
Steamer Elihu Thomson arrived from Tacoma this morning and its sailing date is moved to Thursday due to cargo load delays. The transport Kintuck, also from Tacoma, plans a large cargo to the Philippines with destination after Manila to Liverpool. Mexico overhaul work is noted for the vessel formerly named Manuence.
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