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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
3
The Oregon steamship, sailing from Nome, passed Neah Bay this morning and is due to arrive tonight. It left Nome on June 1 as an early arrival and carries some passengers and a small amount of gold.
The case alleges G W and two railway companies failed to furnish freight from White Pass summit to Lake Bennett BC after Roberts claimed to incur heavy costs buying and loading a transport. The suit seeks damages of $50,000 for breach of contract and nonperformance.
Secretary of the Treasury states no appropriation exists to pay refunds to importers of Rican products. The Supreme Court had held the duty exempt, leaving Congress to provide special appropriations.
Civil engineer records show multiple issued permits for residential and commercial structures. Notable items include P H Wilson for a cottage at 115 Seventh Ave West costing 1900 dollars, W H Ley for a two story cottage on 34th Avenue cost 800, John Kauffman for a two story cottage at 2299 Fourteenth Avenue South cost 89, and Seattle Smelting Refining Co. for a gas house on Fifth Avenue West costing 900.
The report lists multiple local arrests and penalties. George Croas and R. M. Croas were fined for impersonating an officer and attempting to extort money. Ed Fastham and Ole Oleson paid fines for drunkenness. L. H. Height had a 16 day sentence suspended for disorderly conduct. Others include arrests for fighting near the Third Avenue theater, larceny, insanity, and assault with a $56 fine for a battery on Charles Phaldores.
A woman described as wearing a long cape with capes and jackets beneath was found on the second floor with clerks nearby. Police were called at 2:30 o clock and she was taken to a room for a thorough search by female staff as possible arrest looms.
Othelia Carroll faced Judge Bella in Superior Court yesterday over a dispute involving Mary from the City of Seattle. Carroll was challenged for removing her hat in the courtroom, prompting a formal response from the court.
County commissioners call for bids to build a Boise Creek bridge while cases move through the courts. Anderson faces manslaughter charges in one matter, with appeals and trials sought in several proceedings including a timber laws dispute and a claim against North- Class works.
The case alleges that the December shooting of Eimner Lord by W. H. Brown stemmed from intoxication at a saloon run by Jaffee & Co. The developers claim J. H. Anderson and wife owned the building housing the saloon that contributed to the victim’s death and seek relief based on Brown’s intoxication.
Articles filed with the county auditor list incorporators Charlie E. Crane Mrs. Charles Denny B H Wilder and N W Huggins. The club aims to increase knowledge of light and photography and promote arts and sciences, plus a center for amateur instruction and mutual improvement.
A meeting of the King County Bar Association will be held at the court house in the criminal department hall at 9 28 a m on Saturday June 29 191. All practicing lawyers are expected to attend to discuss the appointment of jury commissioners.
Preparations for the prosecution of John and Tom Considine for the murder of ex Chief of Police Meredith are underway. Prosecuting Attorney Fulton has opened records on evidence and crimes and expects to be ready by Saturday. Defense lawyers may seek a postponement, while James Hamilton Lewis denies formal employment.
Judge John Emory issued a ruling in Sturgeon vs Sturgeon that marriages contracted outside the state to dodge a six months grace after divorce are invalid. This contrasts with a Tacoma judge Snell ruling earlier in the same case during a criminal action.
The order restraining J A Meek from duties as liquor inspector for King County has been vacated. Judge Bell enters judgment for the defendant in Christy and Miller versus Meek.
The Seattle theater will host a two week season featuring Melville MacDowell with Florence Stone in Sardou productions La Tosca and Fedora. Also presented is Alone In Greater New York about a Wall Street crisis and impoverished family. Plus Too Much Johnson at Third Avenue Theater with FR. BE. French and Geo. M. Hayes delivering farce comedy. The Searchlight on Second Avenue shows Edison moving pictures.
Maurice Mohr was acquitted yesterday by a jury in Judge Griffin's department of criminal assault charges involving Helen Fisher, 14. This was the third trial after the girl gave different accounts each time. Mohr fled to Philadelphia but was brought back to the city by Sheriff Cudihee. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Griffith led the state's case.
The 48 hour act becomes operative next Sunday and the six day work limit reduces daily hours to eight. It will hinder mail delivery nationwide, especially Mondays and Tuesdays, as carriers struggle to meet overflow mail by Thursday or Friday. Local offices fear congestion and anticipate calls to repeal the law or hire substitutes.
Alexander Young, the iron king of Honolulu, will fund and supervise a new hotel costing 1509 dollars. The four to six story building will include stores and offices, 74 suites with private baths, four elevators, and a roof garden.
Alfred Hr Brooks, head of a federal geological survey party, travels to Alaska to begin exploration of the Ketchikan mineral district. This fourth Alaska trip follows surveys of the White River Tanana Lower Yukon Porcupine and Alwek rivers, with last year’s Nome district work reaching Cape Prince of Wales. Brooks reports last year’s findings are in press in Washington and a 200 page document will be distributed in about six weeks. The party plans to charter four male steamers for the season.
The river steamer W. H. Loom of the North American Trading and Transportation Co will join the northern run when completed. It seats 150 passengers and carries cargo, designed for barge and scow towing. Named for W H Loom who is company vice president, it was launched at Batters two weeks ago. The tug Marion of the same company, not yet in commission, will sail to Nome soon. The Marion is ten feet long and will take the inside passage to Nome.
Captain Oblemuts of the Abbie M Deering reports sailing from Dutch Harbor on June 2 and arriving Nome on June 11 By contrast the Nome City and Jeanie had already reached Nome ahead of or with the Abbie M Deering The vessel rode at ice moorings near the waterfront and the captain explains the voyage followed the Arctic route via the Libertan comet The article also notes Chiemuts was twice jailed for fines on goods without a license and released each time, while living in fear of further legal action.
Health status shows one smallpox case while Dr M L Adame acts in Alaska as Health Om epr Bridenatine is away. Accidents at Ballard Zompetes, Stimeen's mill, and Baiman Bay Lumber yard injure several workers. Duwamish post office changes to Georgetown with Mr Street retaining postmaster duties. Seattle Brewing expands Georgetown plant with new building and machinery valued at 100000. Rev J Cairns learns his daughter Lucy Norton has died in Carthage Missouri. At Green Lake John Hendricks of Chehalis and Edith J Severs of Mayfield wed by Rev Burrows of Fremont.
Edward Lord contested Jaffe & Co and J. Sanderson in a case alleging they supplied alcohol to Frank Brown who killed Elmer Lord. Judge Bell dismissed the suit yesterday afternoon, ending the claim that the firm caused the death.
A modest turnout at the Grand Opera House attracted a warm reaction as young Paloma Schramm and her sister Karla performed. The crowd's applause after each number highlighted Paloma's growing reputation as a child wonder and a notable talent.
A group of young men hosted an email style dance at the West Seattle Yacht Club house Tuesday evening with chaperones Mrs. F. B. Stimson Mrs. L. Crawford and Mrs. Dank Brown. Attendees included Miss McCord from West Superior Wisconsin Miss Kimball Minas Ethel Young Josephine Young Riggs from Washington DC Waldron Richards Mariner Clara Wing Amy Corey Rumsey Gene Graham Marion Crawford Warren Llewellyn Morrison Fither Hagley Claire Bagley Adame Helen Lonnia.
Mrs Breteen hosted a Thursday afternoon at home with violinist Dr Homanoff as guest of honor. Numerous friends attended the gathering enjoying music selections and contributions from Mrs Pay Mrs Kuhlman Mrs Partridge Mrs Hurgman and Mrs Brody in a well decorated setting.
The opening section of the annual Lutheran Convention was held last night at the church on Olive Miner avenue. Delegates attended from California and Oregon as well as the state. Choir selections entertained attendees and brief addresses were delivered by visiting clergymen.
Hughes of the Struve Allen Hughes and McMicken law firm rests easily after an operation performed last evening for appendicitis.
A grievance committee of the Master Barbers association has been appointed to adjust disputes between employees and employers. The group, limited to recent shops, consists of 14 members and will oversee member concerns.
A. J. Speckert, a 14 year veteran criminal lawyer from Louisville Kentucky, has relocated to Seattle to build his practice at the Arlington block near the pontpiece. He was noted as a leading figure in Kentucky crime cases and predicts a strong future in Seattle. The item also mentions charter launches, Berthaer Hires at Madrona Park, and Dr. Cumyows Chinese Root cures at Lyon House on Columbia Street with office hours from 9 am to 4 pm.
Woodmen of the World request neighbors attend the funeral of late neighbor W L Meredith. Assemble at Elke ball at 1 29 pm and service at 3 pm at the Methodist Protestant church corner Third Avenue and Pine Street. Rev Clark Davis will preach. ceremonies conducted by Woodmen. The Actors Relief Fund picnic at Dion Park ball grounds postponed to Sunday July 7 due to police chief Wm Meredith funeral.
A cut worn species of army worm has appeared in Beattie and nearby areas damaging gardens and flowers. It was found at the residence of F K Eliott on Eighteenth Avenue, with warnings of varying impact this year. The worm also appeared at Dunlap.
Antone Romanoff, famed Hungarian violinist, performed last night at Kamaker music store. A large exclusive audience heard his Mendelssohn and Ernat pieces as he solidified his world wide reputation and promised further concert engagement next week.
The Young Women's Christian Association relocates today to the entire second floor of the Curtica block on Second Avenue. The move consolidates activities and offices in a single central space.
A local retailer announces drastic reductions as the firm exits the shoe business. The entire stock is offered at below cost with shirts advertised at two dollars and marked down to one, signaling a liquidation event.
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