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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary notes indicate a city coin investigating committee may meet again this week to discuss corruption allegations. Chic Meredith is likely to be the principal witness. patrolmen questioned about department routines. A report tied to two corroborative witnesses was noted for city council consideration.
Andrew Brown et al complain of internal strife among trustees and stockholders led by Elias Morrison appointee of Judge Tallman. The case alleges daily jeopardy to the company’s interests from Alexandriall and B K Porter actions, seeks to resolve stockholder disagreements, and notes an unpaid debt liability and a proposed plan to salvage the plant.
The Star reported no suicide attempt after investigating rumors about a woman near the Occidental hotel. It found she had an epileptic seizure while waiting for a lover and was taken home. No carbolic acid, burns, or bottle were found, and patrol reports confirmed the episode was a medical fit rather than a crime.
On June 13 in Ugly Red Lodge Montana reports say Arapahoe Indians on the Shoshone reservation threaten serious trouble. They have defied authorities and are preparing a barbarous sun dance. Militia has been dispatched to the scene as the Indians, outnumbering whites ten to one, remain in an ugly mood.
Steamer Nelson arrived from Skagway at 3 p m yesterday with six passengers aboard. A cargo carried down included the tramway cables windlass and anchorages. She left Skagway two hours after the Victorian and brings no important news.
Rumor says a race for $1000 between the Bound steamer Albion and the Greyhound may be arranged this week. Rival captains have dueled previously and a Seattle to Tacoma course is favored with a likely race within ten days.
Since March 2 there have been 774 bicycle licenses issued in Heensea, and by June 903 more licenses have been issued.
Mail delivery has been re established at Lopes in San Juan County restoring service after an interruption. Local officials report normal operations resumed and patrons may expect typical schedules.
A permittee moved this afternoon to relocate the Cumberland Presbyterian church from 708 Twenty-second Avenue to 700 Twenty-second Avenue and to alter the structure. The estimated cost is 1500 dollars.
The article compares the German Emperor to William IV as a premier orator. It notes his frequent speaking on diverse topics and his ability to say something unique in every address. It highlights his original, vivid wording and reflects the mood of the speaker, though it warns that dramatic phrasing can mislead unless understood in context.
Wes Lane and Crane Mon were released after Geo awoke from the drugged state used to frame them, clearing Rees and Frank Carroll of suspicion of robbery. The case hinged on Geo’s realization he had not been robbed after all.
The new residence of Henry C. Niblett at Edgewater burned at 2:39 a m yesterday and was totally destroyed. Loss stood at 3060 with 704 in insurance. Investigators believe a stove in a downstair room sparked the blaze while the house was unoccupied. Fremont fire department arrived too late to save the structure.
The grand jury indicted George Brun of La Conner Skagit county for selling liquor to Indiana. Judge Hanford stayed deportation proceedings for Chin Tu and Wa Chong pending hearings after appeals from Commissioner Kiefer. Chin Tin case referred to A Bowman for testimony. Hanford refused a new trial for Moses FR. Ackles against Puget Sound Reduction Co.
A government civil service advertisement announces numerous openings beginning in June. Positions include engineering draftsman transitman clerk patrolman dog catcher pipeman driver common laborer rail laborer and other clerical and technical roles across departments. Applicants must meet basic qualifications and apply by stated deadlines.
CONFESSES BALTIMORE Md June 12 Jack Ward aged 29 of Jacksonville Mixa arrested here on a minor charge voluntarily confessed that he was wanted In Memphis Tenn for mur.
Steamer Athion of the Seattle to Port Orchard run did not sail yesterday. She lies in Moran's drydock where a new propeller is being fitted.
Frank Nevert and Mise Nellie Set Miller of Ballard were married by Justice Cann Tursday in a quiet ceremony. Rose Flaherty served as bridesmaid and Gus Antonson acted as best man.
At court house Ole Peterson and Co sue to recover 5066 for alleged poor actions during a trip on the Ta- We steamer disputed in Emory's court. Ayers Meix et al argue for post of the basement of the Grand house before Tallman. Cudihee agrees to bar to preserve order at a Madison barbecue. Marie sues M Howe for alleged defamation filed yesterday.
Chas Goodnight, veteran Texas Panhandle rancher, tells the Kansas City Journal that million acre ranches are ending. He now runs about 10 000 acres, sells off large tracts, and maintains cattle, buffalo, and Persian sheep. He plans to add mountain sheep and Persian goats to create a unique herd.
Burbank, an unnamed artist, arrived at Fort Stil Oklahoma and induced Geronimo the Apache to sit for a portrait. The chief wore his full costume, after Burbank spent a liberal amount to secure the session.
Captain William Wilheilm, wounded in the battle of Bipa, died yesterday. Lieutenant Henry Mitchell of the Forty First Regiment faces court martial for embezzling public funds. General Mariano Trias, former insurgent leader, has been briefly governor of Cavite Province.
In a public statement Gen denies knowledge of any action by the peace negotiators. He says negotiations are afoot and not attributable to any single command.
Edward Levy and W. W. Myer were arrested in the court room by Bailiff Winchell on suspicion of acting as stool pigeons for gamblers. They were discharged after a severe lecture by Judge George.
Police notes show M and H F Normenson were arrested yesterday after a fight with Hibbach. Authorities cited disorderly conduct and anticipate further investigation.
Frisco June 13 Mystic Shriners in session here select San Francisco as future meeting place.
Reed, a young woman, was described by the SB evening newspaper Tuendsy as attempting to drink carbolic acid in a Way in the rear of the Oc I. Her indignant remark: a lady cannot.
Judge George yesterday issued a bench warrant for KR H Cross who had been released on bail for allegedly extorting money from keepers of disorderly houses. Cross faced a technical charge of impersonating an officer.
Wm. Robison aged 70 died Tuesday evening at his residence 1% Taylor Avenue. The funeral will be held there this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A Wall Street panic story follows a commissioner who profits from a stock surge, then suffers losses the next day. He boasts of gains during the night only to reveal a net setback as prices fall, illustrating fortunes won and lost in rapid market swings.
The passage depicts a clerk pressing the commissioner to sell stock, claiming it safe and profitable. The commissioner denies, recalling stock movement that allegedly spanned a busy day and left the clerk’s advice unheeded amid confusion and speculation.
The article describes foulard dresses in white with blue floral prints and insertion bands with bottom buttons over cream taffeta flounces. It notes bolero styles and white embroidered taffeta collars, and highlights muslin flowers and pompon rosettes as hair adornments. It mentions Watteau style wreaths, empire dresses, and flower trimmings with fuchsia, maiden-hair fern, roses, and pastels.
China Mutual Steamship Co. liners Kintuck and Pakting will dock next month from London and the Orient carrying valuable cargo. Captain Green says Kintuck may sail around July 12 and Pakting likely late July, marking six Mutual liner sailings since January.
In Sissonville West Virginia June a horse owned by A F Thomas wandered into a yard where 19 beehives rested on a plank. The horse probed the hive frame attracting thousands of bees that swarmed and stung it to death as the animal swelled to twice its size.
English societies allied to conserve the Stonehenge Druid stones amid rapid decay. The plan calls for immediate preservative measures without restoration, supervised by an expert engineer aiding Delmar Plow. After dangerous stones are stabilized, efforts will protect remaining monoliths and surroundings to curb further decay.
In Chicago on June 11, Geo M. Vuliman Jr reports that a woman stated she has instructed her lawyer to file for divorce from the millionaire sleeping car magnate's son whom she wed after a 1897 engagement. She says she has not yet decided on remarriage and has had enough.
Theaters across the state excluding Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Toledo formed the Association of Opera Home Managers. The group aims to standardize quality by punishing tours that fail at one venue, notifying all members of unsatisfactory performances to protect audiences.
The torpedo boat destroyer Goldeborough's tenth trial run ended in failure as a rock shaft broke again. Prior to the break the vessel reached 41 knots, and the examining board deemed her the equal of any in service. After the accident she will be taken to the sound paraletation for repairs, with an estimated two weeks before another trial.
Morning blazes caused by insulation from an arc light forced firefighters to extinguish a small fire on First Avenue and Cherry Street. An alarm from 13 Fourth Avenue North, Po Jenner’s residence, reported sparks setting woodwork alight. minor blaze and $5 loss. New York Life offers Alaska risks with no extra premium and a non forfeitable incontestable policy from Gate of terue.
A Jonesboro special reports the birth of twin boys in Knoxville joined by a cartilage bridge four inches long and one inch thick below the shoulder blades. The babies, described as fine, stout and dark complexioned, weigh a total of 12 pounds and are lively, with hope they may live.
L. O. Vannoy reported a missing sloop named Lulu and partner Andrew Porter. Detective Lane traced the case, locating the vessel under a wharf near Centennial Mill and Porter nearby. Porter faces trial on grand larceny charges as the investigation concludes.
C D Lane owner of the steamer Charles D Lane visited the Helatloc. Charles N Drake registered from any where In Texas at the Stevens. Ex Sheriff Van De Vanter of Kent toured the city. Dr A C Sinclair and wife from Roses land HB C arrived for a few days. Judge J P Horner Mt Vernon attorney at the Beattle yesterday. Dr J B Kreeber of Green River Hot Springs Sanitarium registered at the Butler. Capt D H Mahan US Navy officer guest of Rainier Grand. Deputies J Wageard J D Mulder and John Haut of Fargo ND at the Butler en route to Port Townsend.
Wichita Kansas June 16. Thirteen married men from Mount Hope near Wichita sign an oath to not kiss their wives or any woman. The group, calling itself the Married Men's Anti Kissing League, founded three weeks ago, adopts laws to abstain from kissing and to persuade households that affection via kissing is improper.
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