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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
3
War revenue measures move toward repeal of the present requirement that bank checks bear revenue stamps. Unused stamps held by the public and banks are to be redeemed by the government, easing burdens on both banks and customers. The change reflects broad tax relief favored by people and financial institutions.
The Alaska Commercial steamer Bertha arrived from the afternoon and failed to dock at Yesler wharf until after a collision with the City of Se, causing part of its flagstaff to break away. The Star’s special correspondent notes Valdes is active with a potential townsite, Swanport, four miles from Valdes, sheltered for shipping. Weather at Valdes has been cold with heavy snow. harbor opened after past freeze. Contracts noted between A. FE. Lathrop and Mrs. C. Moell.
The Capitol debate moves to Olympia as a March 1 measure reaches Thurston County court. A special House order is set for this afternoon amid expectations of a narrow passage. The Senate backs a military bill to abolish brigades and cut infantry to regiments, with cavalry in Tacoma and artillery in Seattle. The Senate also declines establishing a normal school at South.
Alaska dispatches report mail arrivals with Skagway and Dawson sacks, Captain Healy linked to contracting work, and prospecting updates from Clear Creek. Observers note winter creek flows hinder work, while spring water supplies and prospects look favorable for the district.
Dawson reports nine cages of sickness among the Indians with diverse opinions on whether it is smallpox or measles. The prospect of spring cleaning looms as heavy mountain snow signals high water this summer, pleasing transportation interests relying on river traffic.
The city allotment board today issued permits for numerous projects. Pat Sullivan receives alterations at 119 Occidental Avenue, while P Runkel plans a foundation at 28 Broadway costing 8500. Parker and Scherber obtain a 2 story frame house at 1224 In the alley between Fifth and Sixth Avenues for 1900.
Guests at the Rainier Grand include Lieut F W Hibbs naval constructor Port Orchard J K B Scott steamship owner San Francisco Geo W Adams businessman Victoria Mre F H Brownell society leader Everett at the Butler Capt C Taylor steamboat man Vancouver D Campbell attorney Fairhaven A F Burleigh mine owner Republic Mrs L L Andrews Miss Ada Andrews La Conner H P Dickinson Victoria R Leask merchant Skagway Charlies A Butler steamboat man Port Townsend W J Harris parcer City of Seattle Baton lumberman Wilkinson N Rudebdeck mining Everett F A Oliman Minnesota lumberman James Scott Olympia merchant L F Cook mine owner Dewson Mrs E Patterson Miss K Thomson Port Townsend A W Puddress attorney Port Townsend H P Schmidt cannerman Anacortes Mrs Louis Perie Victoria Geo F Kanco Vaides miner Otto Standahl lumber cruiser Woolley J F Weber lumberman Samamish George Ransom merchant San Francisco John Charleston steamboat captain San Francisco T A Jansen tugboat System Yester W G Preston general merchandise store Dan gon BE People undertaker Skagway W H Gilmore Ketchikan miner
In Judge Griffin's department a jury hears the case of the State v Richard Christopher, colored, charged with entering the Lyon house on September 19 and taking small valuables. James Mulligan faces robbery charges but is discharged due to the prosecuting witness missing attendance.
Judge Tallman today directed the receiver in Ballinger versus Holden Wilson Furniture Co to sell remaining assets at public auction. F W Smythe appointed receiver in Piverett Smith v Alaska Petroleum Co with bonds set at $5000. Bartholomew Healy and John Joyce sue Onecar Hansen for $10 in damages over timber land boundary dispute. Mathew Rings sues Moritz Thomsen for $6500 alleging wrongful eviction from a house on defendant’s lot.
Judge Hanford appoints Everett Ellis a former Seattle attorney as referee at Fair Haven. The Hatfield bankruptcy case is referred to his docket for further proceedings.
A government reindeer expedition from Nome missionary stations to the Kuskokwim diggings relies on Laplanders to drive and transport, with two or three huskies needed to carry a reindeer.
Funeral services for Mrs I P Rich were held at the First Presbyterian Church this afternoon. The funeral was well attended and the interment followed in Lakeview cemetery. Mrs Rich was the wife of Prof I P Rich of the Interbay public school and mother of Police Officer Charles Tennant. A floral tribute from the Seattle police sat on the casket.
County commissioners deny liquor license applications at Redmond this afternoon. Terence Martin was earlier this morning adjudged bankrupt by Judge Hanford.
Washington on Sunday March will be dry for those who do not know the ropes. An attempt to keep saloons open by a fine failed. City fathers refused. Hotels may serve liquor in dining rooms to guests. many visitors may trigger openings elsewhere. All other shops will be closed.
Market notes describe improved fruit and vegetable quality from the recent cargo. Prices from yesterday hold, with corrected daily quotes for oats barley wheat chicken feed corn and hay. Grain prices show oats 35.60 to 26.00, barley 28.27 to 20.00, corn 3.90 per 100, hay Puget Sound 12.50 per ton, timothy 16.25, alfalfa 10.75, butter 13? per pound in ranch and native creamery terms, cheese native Washington 119 Eyes per dozen and fresh ranch eggs 6 to 16 per dozen.
Readable fragments show live poultry including chickens ducks and turkeys, dressed poultry, and various live stock items. Mentions of calves sheep hogs and cattle indicate a broad livestock sale listing with quantities and prices partially obscured.
A list of market prices for fruits vegetables meats and dairy items. Includes lemons cooking apples bananas cranberries potatoes onions lettuce cabbage peppers tomatoes figs dates butter cheese and poultry with per unit or per case rates and some typographical errors in listing.
State items from Port Townsend note M Swaneyhee bought a half interest in five iron claims in his county. Everett reports J Met calf of Beattle repelled a footpad attack and the criminal was arrested. Tacoma notes State Horticulturist J B Baker warns of Ban Jon e scale in Western Washington orchards and describes preventive measures.
Secretary Proach of the chamber of commerce received a letter from a Chicago man proposing a malleable iron works with 400 to 600 workers. He sought Seattle as location and capital with local promoters holding half the venture while the Chicago man would run the project and supply processes. The episode echoes a fable about the bung hole barrel venture.
The Musicians' Union plans a neon accented uniform display as they prepare for the masque ball at the Armory this evening. The event promises a colorful edition of the union's traditional gathering.
The notice highlights avowed policy to keep prices low while maintaining quality. It mentions Hazel double distilled glycerine per pint and Rath Brushes and Mitts, suggesting a catalog of products with emphasis on pure, reliable items.
The paper reports licenses issued for couples in Beattie and Issaquah and notes three Whatcom boys aged eight to twelve detained at police headquarters en route to reform school. A Port Townsend dispatch adds that the treasury department ruled fur seal skins seized by Indians on Vancouver Island cannot be imported into the United States.
Investors urged to buy Bouk River Mining shares before ore shipments start. Price briefly above par. Offers limited by early completion of the BH railroad with 1. miles laid. Contact C Miles and Piper Co for Alaska outfits. Tel Main 1059.
The stock is cleared out with regular prices tossed aside. Selling prices are extremely attractive and will move quickly as the final settlement with the New York firm is delayed yet again. Clothing, mackintoshes, shoes, hats, and furnishings for men, boys, and children will be cheaper than Seattle has seen. The sale aims to close the matter within the next few days.
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