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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
3
A 19 year old girl, recently arrested for raising a post office order, was determined guilty after a preliminary hearing before U. S. Commissioner Keifer. She faces a United States grand jury session next. The custody remains with police pending further action as the case proceeds.
A large consignment of thefts reaches St. Paul this morning as crowds surge to reach the country. Rumors say jammed Hill contemplates expanding Washington holdings and adding flooring to the vast tin fleet. William Me is projected as Pacific president and Stone takes the post of general passenger agent of Northern Saturday.
A Civil War era message was found by J. T. Munn as workers tore down a brick structure behind a Bib residence in Maryland. The note describes buried gold and silver coins four feet deep south of a marked tree, dated around March 5, 1922, and mentions General Lee and a treasure to be recovered by the finder. The author warns he may be killed if located and credits Drew with the plan.
The case against Sam Cohn proceeded in Jus t Cann's court today before being adjourned to the latter part of the week. Deputy Prosecuting Griffth indicated he will see that Cohn prosecutes SBe cases or learn the reason why.
Madrid dispatch notes a cabinet reshuffle with Bagasta and Almodovar taking key posts and Weyler named minister of war. The article mentions Uraniz, fin Moret, interior, Duke Vena Marine, and Villanueva in various public roles as part of the new arrangement.
Authorities in Junction report W. J. Johnson, a wanted man, was captured this afternoon on a larceny charge. The case involves missing funds from KE. H. Me l Anderson and McPherrin, who were in partnership and claimed several hundred dollars were taken.
The ae will sail for Skagway tonight with a fair windvoyage. Kintuck Salles heads to Portland to load ore for Manila for the government. Paralion waits for Seattle, while Steamship Co reports business excellent and crews stock the front with the funny tribe. A revenue cutter overhaul completes and will depart May 1 on an trip. the forward deck torn but will be flushed with the after cutter Rush. Schooner BE. K. Wood bound for Port Townsend. mutiny or crew issues noted as tare placed in jail.
The report notes Frank Tomlinson’s knee injury from a fall on a bulkhead aboard a vessel, bystanders transporting him home. Firemen aboard the turn boat Bno qualmie are idle after a lamp explosion on the Dirigo. The four masted schooner James Tuft will sail from St Paul mill dock to Australia on her maiden voyage. The British steamer Buckingham, under Dedwell Co charter, finished loading at Tacoma and will depart. Typhoid fever rages in town with 28 patients at St Mary’s Hospital. hospital uses 30 stoves consuming 100 cords monthly.
Mrs K Keim aged died today at Georgetown from pneumonia. The YMCA enters its third season with Life Work Talks for young men choosing life work. The first talk is March 6 by Hon Ira Bronson on The Law. All young men invited. A missionary conference at Tabernacle Baptist Church on March and missions giving doing and praying led by Dr Th. Carlisle school in Pennsylvania praises Bakimo children ahead of youths in studies.
For date sandwiches wash dry stone and mash dates into pulp removing tough inner skin near the pit. Mix with equal parts chopped English walnuts and moisten with thick cream or softened butter. Spread on bread and top with another slice to form a sandwich. Variations include preserved fruit or half dates with figs or raisins.
Clarence von Netta aged 14 died yesterday at Providence hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Stoddard were held from Bonney and Stewart's chapel at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. Mary Ki years died later at a residence on RR 1061 Main Street. body at Bonney and Bracks.
Lieutenant commander Calvin Brown, a retired long service officer from the American navy, arrived in Seattle with his daughter and son. Once active in Mare Island yard, he may settle in Seattle, praising Washington and the city.
Steamer Humboldt under Capt Bon ifield reaches port from Skagway with 11 passengers aboard. Reports indicate unusually cold weather and strong winds during the voyage.
The Regular quarterly gathering in the New York block drew over 100 delegates from King and Kitsap counties plus many visitors. Frania A Morris reported a 25 percent membership rise in the district with one new lodge and two reorganized. A literary program followed an address by Geo. F Cotterill and Dr Burrows spoke urging action against slot machines and later critiqued city leadership.
A late night blaze at the Star Paint Co basement on Third Avenue and Pike Street caused about 4000 in losses to the Muesey block. The fire, discovered by Fire Chief Cook, originated in the Star Paint Co basement and affected adjacent stores including Murphy's saloon and the Pike Street Bargain House. Fire marshals investigated while several prominent visitors from multiple cities were noted at the scene.
The new coyote bounty law requires scalps to be presented to the county clerk who issues a $2 county warrant. The clerk then passes it to the state treasurer for two thirds of the amount. Varying payments and processing fees raise concerns about taxpayer burden and fraud while promising a boost to coyote hunting and potential farming.
City engineers approved multiple permits including Mrs HM F Spelger for a 1 1/2 story frame house at 112 Thirteenth Avenue North costing 2000, J W Johnson for a Byetors frame cottage at 1200 Eastdison Street costing 360, A Ramery for improvements at Tie Nineteenth Avenue costing 10, H E K Schmidt for a 2 story and basement frame house at 414 on Street costing 2975, J T Cole for a 2 story frame building at 1471 to 1htt% Broadway costing 5000, Galbraith Bacon to drive piles and repair buildings on block 17 Beattle tide lands costing 1206, A Hedlend for a 1 story frame house at Hinadd costing 2, BR Bergen for a 1 story frame house in Hillman add costing tan, A Faker for a 1 story frame house in Hillmen add costing 406, J Ke gaile for a 1 story frame house in Denny Hoyt's costing 190.
Denver March 6 The first annual convention of American Cattle Growers opened at 10 am with delegates from the entire territory west of the Mississippi. More than 35 delegates attended as the body deliberates independence from the National Live Stock Association or cooperation with it.
The Rainier hosts a wide array of visitors including Lieut F H Hibbs naval constructor at Port Orchard, attorney Frank N McCandies Eliensburg, shipper John H McLain Portland, and many more from Stevens Zimmerman Snohomish sheriff to Victorian and Dawson travelers. Names span Olympia Blaine Republic Seattle Victoria and beyond with figures from mining farming cannery business and transportation.
John B. Bearles, prominent in American Cotton Company, Type Founders' Company and Molt Roller Bearing Company, assigns to Edward F. Dwight for creditors. Bearles’ assets exceed liabilities but include illiquid securities. Estimated liabilities reach about 1.5 million dollars, with expected overall worth far higher than that figure.
Olympia March 6 The senate passed Speaker Alberteon's bill raising the cost limit for permanent street improvements to a higher percent of assessed valuation. It requires consent of three-fourths of abutting property owners and stems from Beattle residents on Island Drive seeking improvements not allowed under existing charter rules.
Morce B. Lytle, a former brakeman, sues the Seattle and International Railway Co for 209.99 in damages after a fall from a moving freight car. He says a handhold gave way while he was dismounting to inspect wheels, throwing him under the wheels and costing him his left foot. He was about 20 years old at the time and hoped for advancement in railroad work.
A jury in Judge Emory's department in the superior court returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in a case against the German bakery proprietors. The suit sought about 90 dollars for goods sold and delivered.
Local fans anticipate a Seattle pro baseball term as manager Dugdale deposits 569 at a Tacoma bank to secure a team. He is negotiating with recognized middle football players for a strong national exhibition in Seattle this year.
Chin Kung Loi described as a Chinaman was robbed of 16 50 on Wey Street last night by two men. Police are investigating. The Mackinaw has arrived in San Francisco will discharge coal and return to Seattle.
A Seattle Red Cross Society meeting outlined support for visiting delegates from Beattie scheduled for Wednesday March 14. Many Red Cross workers are expected in Beattie for the state society's semi annual meeting and to aid soldiers stranded there. The effort focuses on assisting deserving veterans and limiting disruption from a few troublesome tramps and job seekers.
The Great Northern train reached Beattie this morning after a washout in the Mores Coulee east of Wenatchee caused days of transfers between trains. A newly completed bridge will allow trains to run on time with transfers reduced to about one hour. Martin Larsen, one year old son of Mr and Mrs Nele Larsen, died today at Da tlar d.
Harrie filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court with the clerk. The document states debts are owed and outlines the filing status and potential chain of obligations.
The speaker reassures customers about product quality despite low prices and offers easy returns if the buyer is dissatisfied. Patrons generally accept this stipulation, noting trust in the advertising while few exercise the prerogative to return.
The decree totals 8626.41 with exemptions noted. Judge H Manford signed a decree in the case Albert Marko versus B Teaner Bean Pedro granting judgment of 20 and costs. The U S veterans Ah Wong and Ah Yim, accused of illegal entry, are referred to Commissioner Plowman to take testimony.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co steamship Walla Walla arrived from San Francisco last night with 45 passengers and a sizable freight load including a full assortment of fruit and vegetables.
Judge George will render his decision in the slot machine cases tomorrow morning. Machines seized in Howard's saloon and the shooting gallery at 119 second avenue south will be returned to their owners. Z. C. Miles & Piper Co. handles the bent Alaska stove and miners' hardware.
Police notes report J. Freeman was taken into custody last night by Patrolmen Tripp, Chipman and Freeman on a charge of petit larceny.
The executive committee met in Hartford Beaumont’s office and approved a seven member crusade committee. In Washington on March 6 the Senate sat in executive session to refer nominations sent by the president to appropriate committees.
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