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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
3
June 11 99 p m both branches convene at 12 30 pm for Gov Rogers call. Senate has 18 present and 23 absent as official counting shows, while the House has 41 present with others missing. In session members hear the governor and await the message on pension matters and capital punishment in a special session.
A man identified as A. W. Bauer killed himself in his city residence on June 11 after allegedly threatening to harm others. Bauer, described as having lived there for several years, leaves a family and may have been distressed by recent events.
Detectives Lane and team seized a group described as the worst dope lay in a filthy hovel. They moved the aroused suspects to the county jail, including Jack and Pompa-Corbett and William Lewis B, after a petrol wagon removal to the county facility.
At BA O'Conner a con eight the James Street line, who with knocking D A on his car June 2, has trial before Judge George.
The case of R. BR. Suey against G. Comba and W. M. Windham seeks $200 for a horse lost when a building floor collapsed during last year’s erection. Cad Johnston faced petit larceny charges, was tried and acquitted in ten minutes. a separate suit J M Mc Namee v Combs resulted in a $178.90 judgment for the plaintiff. John Stanton fled Stellacoom asylum, escape noted by county clerk.
Seattle decides to celebrate the Fourth of July with a city event. A chamber of commerce meeting indicates strong support and a proposed budget around 3500 dollars with 500 dollars already carried over. The committee intends to include the Washington regiment reunion as a feature and to stage a fireworks display from a barge. No chairman has yet been appointed.
Marriage licenses published list couples from Seattle Beattie Portland Everett Fremont and Ballard with ages ranging from teens to thirties. Names include John K Clancy Mamie E Stanchfield Howard C Fisher Vanity William Hattie Geneva Moore Sylvester Pier Agnes McGrath Frank Newett Nellie Siemiller and Robt Mer vyn.
A report notes A. Clark and W. H. Fartey appointed to quarantine. Mayor Humes holds a copy of the English law of ejectments by Sir William, published in 1713, noted for its interesting rite.
A Seattle advertisement invites readers to submit subscriber names and money to receive fireworks by freight. Star pays the freight and asks entrants to note the railway station destination. Do not send the 6 foot balloon until night. details available in today's ad.
An alley scene behind the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street ended with several men arrested after appearing drugged in view of an officer. Johnacon recovered from effects as police noted work improvements announced by Dunbar of Rainier. Plans include a free bath and other connections for hotel guests.
The county clerk records Zurnishee proceedings in a case filed by C A Miller to recover judgment against Sobey Co for sparks from chimneys at the Bal Miller property. Miller claims ownership and that the company chimneys emit dangerous sparks, and seeks court relief.
United States army transport Se ward cleared Arlington dock this forenoon for Nome and St. Michael via Valdes. She carried two scows for Valdes and a cargo of supplies for Alaska. Capt. Wm. H. nkston commands, succeeding Maj. Booth. Passengers include Mrs. Geo. M. Randall and other relatives of military personnel and officers, with several civilians aboard.
Mr Clayton Crawford hosts Nesika Dancing Club members and several young ladies at 1114 Marion Street this evening. Mrs Haines Minor Burke Strout and Struve host a Golf Club reception yesterday afternoon. Mrs Henry E F Holmes and Mr Ivan Hyland entertain for Miss Goodfellow ahead of her marriage to Char H Burnett Jr at Trinity Church tomorrow night. Minnie O Brown seeks a divorce from Chas W Brown alleging inhuman treatment.
The city council discussed appropriations including 400 dollars for a new police team, 160 dollars for engineering costs, and 8500 dollars to rebuild fire department engine houses. They ordered street and water works improvements and listed bills for paving, water mains, and sidewalks.
A temporary lull in north bound steamship traffic creates quiet on the Seattle water front. Tickets soar with premium prices for the Chas D Lane and Victorian sailing soon for Nome and Skagway. Vessels like Ellen G Laulee and Arilla rush cargoes and passengers while tug Magic aids transfers. Robert Dollar and Tampico updates, and New York Life reports Alaska risks under strict terms.
A four game series between Seattle and Portland begins at Athletic Park tomorrow. The schedule runs Thursday Friday? Saturday and Sunday.
Two youths near Ninth Avenue yesterday used a toy pistol that proved dangerous as one pressed the gun to a stooping boy’s back. The victim screamed and fled, prompting an immediate examination of the incident and calls for safer toy guns.
The wound shows a bullet lodged in the fleahy back area, signaling serious injury. Chief Meredith orders patrolmen to confiscate pistols and air guns, and toy shops told to halt selling dangerous weapons. Police investigate, with principals’ women not yet identified.
Local council meeting nights draw bouquets to councilmen with parks staff laying flowers on desks. A joking resolution would grant Councilman Blake the right to take all bouquets home, while Mary Jane Oatley, 25, dies at room % in McDonald block. remains at Ronney & Stewart's morgue.
At a late night special meeting the board approved purchasing a Champion combination chemical engine for the city fire department at 2160 dollars. Several contracts were awarded: Murray and Goeta cement sidewalks on Highteenth avenue 667 dollars. OC J Erickson grading and parking Mast Thomas street 1562.10 dollars. A Holman grading sidewalking and parking Twentieth avenue north from Madison Street to Colligan Coryell's addition 2903.45 dollars. A Holman grading in block 26 of A A Denny's addition 1201 dollars.
Fire gutted two wards of the general military hospital at the Presidio last night. No patients or attendants were injured. The loss runs to about 26000 dollars.
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