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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
4
The commission names judges including Cayetano Arellano as Chief Justice Florentino Torres J F Cooper of Texas Gen J F Smith of California C A W Willard of Minnesota Victorina Mapa and Fletcher both of Ladle New Hampshire in Manila.
An unknown man told police he was overcharged for shaving, haircut, lemon squeeze, and a singe at a barber under the Mug saloon on Second Ave south and Washington. Detective Phil helped recover $4.15 after the customer protested the high bill.
The Metal Trades association plans a meeting tonight to consider settlement of the strike. Several machinists leaving the city for new positions reportedly face difficulties with former employers who refuse to sign trade certificates, a matter the union may take up.
Chas. McGinnis of Seattle swore out a warrant before Judge Cann after Meese McGinnis accused him of attempting to take a gold watch valued at 12 dollars near the Grant street bridge south end.
Dodwell and Co moves to commission a new steamer to serve the Skagway route amid growing freight traffic from Seattle to Southeast Alaska. Negotiations are under way with a San Francisco based company, with the vessel to be used exclusively for freight. The ship’s name and owners are currently withheld.
Ah Foo, ordered deported by a Blaine commissioner for lacking citizenship, was released after evidence showed he was a Portland merchant legally entitled to remain. Seano Berry of Seattle was declared bankrupt. A damage suit by Samuel J. and Pettie Brown against the Grand Trunk Railroad goes before Judge Hanford with a jury.
Christy and Miller filed with the county clerk for an order restraining John Meek from serving as liquor inspector. They argue the appointing law is null and void and seek to block him from duties.
The county courthouse notes the promotion of Auditor Geo Lamping to lieutenant colonel of the National Guard of Washington. A divorce petition is filed by Vanes Kendall against Edward P. Kendall alleging abuse and defamatory conduct. The couple, married in Omaha on May 4, 1894, have two daughters.
Yesterday afternoon Eaphemia Steele Guerin filed for divorce from Jesse T. Guerin, a physician, alleging incompatibility of temper. The defendant is linked to the Seattle and San Francisco Railway Co. through a son of W. F. E. The report notes the case of Frank Pyle against ...
Manager John Cort entertained the Frawley party at Whisker Fruit Farm Houghton yesterday. The group traveled by steamer Cyrene and six farm wagons, toured the farm, then enjoyed a farm picnic with athletic contests won by Calvin Heilig Portland and others. The day closed with music and dancing before returning to the city.
The funeral of Mrs Jane Myers was held from the family residence at 916 Yesterday. Rev Donald Ioes of Calvary conducted the service. A pallbearers list included Black Edward Phillips W Ellis BE Shorrock J Mungal and John EB Kelly. Choir members and Mrs D Black accompanied the service. Remains were laid to rest at Lake View cemetery with many floral decorations. Sterworth & Sons conducted the funeral.
The Ten am peat Roller Subur society meeting opened the acs racing season with a two length victory for Alcedo. Time recorded 2:52-5.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co announces a delay in the new steamer Apenete due to machinists strike. The Queen, now serving San Diego to San Francisco, will be reassigned to the Bragway run and will make its first stance freee this port in June.
Judge Griffin hears arguments for Mr. Pyle as his attorney and Prosecuting Attorney Fulton for King County submit legal brief to recover compensation for overtime work by the county jailor.
The superior court granted divorces to Emma L. Burdett from Walter Burdett C. L. Ferguson from Elizabeth Ferguson and Benjamin Tucker from Mary Tucker.
Louis Blanck received four months in county jail and two years in state penitentiary for larceny by embezzlement. Wm Parker was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for burglary. F R Blackburn to plead June 17 on burglary charges. L P Applequist pleads not guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses and faces trial June 21. M W Ryan to plead June 17 for burglary. Maurice Mohr to be tried June 20 for criminal assault after witnesses are subpoenaed. Death warrant for Charles Nordstrom to be applied for next Wednesday before Judge Bell. Thad Huston called to assist King county judges. term begins Monday, June 17.
An advertisement offers Dr Curnyow’s Chinese Root claimed to cure rheumatism at his Lyon house office located at 218 Columbia Street between Second and Third Avenues. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The notice also mentions Painter’s Picnic Band daw.
Officer Ryan arrested F. Gilbert, who raved about returning from Nome with 2,000,000 in stolen cash and a busted safe. He accused detectives Barbee and Corbett of taking the money, planned to wreck Wall Street firms, and faced detention at the county jail in Stellaacoom.
John Lindatram, owner of the Union saloon in the tenderloin, was arrested by Officer Coleman on a charge of assault and battery against Dolly Gay, a worker there. She claims he refused her money, then threw her out and struck her. judge discharged him as no clear blow was proven, though her left face remained swollen.
The couple Dr. Spaulding hosted the ceremony at 49 Senera Street Byron, with both spouses listed as residents of the city. The marriage occurred quietly this morning in a private setting.
Tonight and Sunday fair and warmer Sunday with winds shifting from the north to the east in the Seattle area.
The mask covers the face fully with suede leather for winter wear and unlined silk for summer, available in gray suede or black. Automobile goggles, a French origin item, were imported or made locally and sold in pairs from 3.60 to 6 dollars, depending on material.
Promoted Lieut Col BE HM Fox to commander of the First Regiment with Col J J Weisenberger deceased noted. Capt George P Lamping promoted to lieutenant colonelcy of the First Regiment. Adjutant General announces the changes in Olympia on June 15.
June 16 in Paris M Drument an anti Semite member of the chamber of deputies caused a wild sensation by opposing government policy on Algiers. He refused to withdraw after a censure resolution was adopted and gendarmes entered to forcibly remove him.
A minister leading a local intellectual society invited Mark Twain for an evening lecture. He opened with a lengthy prayer praising Twain as the Great American humorist and asking for guidance and amusement to gain some benefit from the speech.
Miss Agnes Keyser, 16, daughter of Jasper Keyser, elopes with farmhand Jasper Mays on June night along the Guyandotte river. The father telephoned police to arrest them. authorities released the couple after the hour passed. They boarded the C and O train to Cincinnati, as the father vowed legal action and to head off further plans.
Sheriff A. 3. Calvert reports death from wounds inflicted by Marry piiagian as Frank Gib won, arrested while Simington tried to break jail. Simington remains at large with a pursuing posse. County commissioners post a 200 reward for the arrest.
Jas J. Mallenbeck, a pioneer of the Puyallup valley, died at his home in Puyallup on June 15. He was associated with the battleship program and the steamer Athlon.
U S Transport Rosnerans now docked in the 8 dry dock. To see her, take the new steamer Athlon at 9 50 a m and 1 30 p m tomorrow from Columbia Street dock. Bun. Gay appears as the source location.
Jamea J Corbett and his wife will sail for Europe next week. Corbett plans to secure a sparring partner and stage boxing exhibitions before Emperor William and King Edward. Arrangements with the end in view are completed. Corbett continues in the liquor business, his license having been denied for violating the midnight closing ordinance.
A Montreal man bragged about his ideal Chinese cook and invited guests to view his kitchen. In a grim ending the servant is found washing his feet in the soup pot, shocking the assembled friends.
Mrs. Nancy B. Irving of Chicago offers $1,000 to the first business or professional man who can prove a month of work without lying. Two challengers named by the claimant and two by the challengers select five judges to assess the record.
John G. Woolley, leading prohibition figure and editor of the New Wales, begins a world lecturing tour and will give his address Honesty is the Best Politics at the First M. W. Church this Sunday at 3 30 p m Admission is free Coley praised for sincerity and benevolent work
San Francisco June 16 police arrest Chas Gordon H C Crosby and Mr A Barton on a complaint by broker Paul R Lewis. They are charged with fraudulently obtaining 60 000 shares of Ward Consolidated Gold Mining Co. Officials say they are part of an organized swindler gang defrauding large men and companies nationwide. The arrests are regarded as very important.
A Ballard Presbyterian church lawn social is set for next Friday evening with Wagner's band providing music. The Fourth of July celebration committee reports extensive preparations for a big Ballard event. Georgetown seeks Cedar River water and is pursuing definite planning steps. The College of Our Lady of Lourdes senior class will stage a play at month end. Rev. Roland Hughes of South Park M E church leaves for a month in Alaska on missionary work. A 150 step footpath and stairway from Sunset avenue to the bluff foot of West Seattle beach, built by the West Seattle Good Roads club, now gives easy beach access.
The text describes automobile glasses specially designed for highway use. Glasses have very large convex lenses to provide a wide field of vision and are fitted with a mask extending above the eyes and below the glasses to shield the wearer’s forehead and sides.
In Cincinnati on June 15 Chaa Mullatey slipped into the Rocky river opposite Fries nursery and drowned. A fisherman named Anderson recovered the body, which was found with the head underwater and the rest on land. A coupon book and a hat designer advertisement are noted in the fragment.
The Cigarmakers International Union reports 1900 benefits paid to members totaling 410706 dollars and nearly five million over 21 years. The treasury gained over 22000 dollars in 1900 with over one million passing through officers. Members pay about six cents weekly.
The article compares union dues and benefits, noting Bick benefit five dollars weekly, strike and out-of-work pay, death and funeral aids, and loan provisions. It cites the Cigarmaker’s union as standing alone in some features, with engineers and carpenters unions also high in dues and generous benefits, urging other labor bodies to consider similar structures.
Brief public notice for a business listing at 1107 Becond Ave. The call concerns millinery matte skirts and wallets offered by M. D. Pease in Johnson County.
A traveler in Pekin last winter recalls a wealthy American offering to finance transport to New York of two temple bronzes seized during the turmoil. General Chaffee rejected the plan with a sharp warning that looters would be shot, and the man departed.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians holds its 12th annual picnic and excursion at Burcay on June 16. A boat from Galbraith's dock to Port Madison departs at 9:15 and 1:16 p.m. Extras include sports, music, and round trip tickets.
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