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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
4
The Seattle Star lists daily and Sunday delivery options with mail and carrier prices. It provides business and editorial contact numbers in Seattle and advertises postal rates and office details for circulation inquiries.
Trade unions and employers in Seattle favor a quick settlement of wage disputes in plasterers, bricklayers, and carpenters to protect the coming busy season. Officials warn that delays invite higher costs, while both sides seek a fair, workable agreement to sustain building activity and local prosperity.
Excitement runs high in Enumclaw over the suspected murder of Daniel Rust brother of Dr H H Rust. Rust left Capotes in December to prospect for gold in Quilayute country and last was seen with a stranger who claimed to travel together. The stranger returned saying Rust went on alone. items once belonging to Rust have surfaced with the man, prompting a search for Rust and the stranger.
Richmond Land Co buys 420 acres east of the Santa Fe terminal near Port Richmond and plans a Pullman style model city with churches schools and worker housing for Standard Oil Co refinery employees.
In San Francisco on March 7 the federal court began the trial of L Woodworth charged with possessing a large set of counterfeit ing tools. The case recalls his September attempt at a major real estate fraud in Long Beach California. Later that day Woodworth was found guilty of possessing counterfeit coin and fined $100 by the federal court.
London March 7 The Cunard liner Etruria has not arrived at Azores. Cunard officials express confidence the liner is all right. The Elbe of the Royal Mail line will sail tomorrow for Fayal Azores to pick up Etruria passengers.
Governor Taft arrived in Cincinnati and will undergo surgery tomorrow for the condition that kept him confined in Manila. Surgeons report he is in excellent physical condition to endure the operation and prefers to have it over with promptly.
A prominent local canner reports a letter from Ottawa stating the Dominion government will not permit trap fishing in British Columbia this year. The note suggests that a few seine privileges may be extended.
Prince Henry lands in Albany and is met by Gov Odel and officials. Freedom of the city is presented and he addresses the Senate and House in the capitol. The visit to West Point includes cadet drills, museum shows, a luncheon, and a reception before departure for New York.
A New York report exposes Miss Dagmar a manicurist operating from rooms at the Vendome hotel list Avenues who writes cards to traveling men with promises of a call. The woman discusses Seattle prospects and coastal opportunities, claiming legitimate business while signaling the potential for illegitimate aims. Prince Henry’s New York visit concludes with dinners and club engagements as his schedule unfolds.
W A Bane, president of the Western Central Labor Union, is named water cashier replacing H H Smith who becomes chief deputy under treasurer-elect Matt H Gormley. Smith has two years in the treasurer's office and previously worked at the King County Courthouse. Gormley praises Bane's ability and notes the appointment is widely welcomed by labor and outside friends.
Captain Gibbs formerly of the bark Olympic of San Francisco becomes surveyor for the underwriters with Seattle headquarters and is expected to arrive today. The transport Margherita, after coaling in Honolulu, struck a reef near harbor on a tempestuous voyage from Portland to Manila. The French bark Ernest Le iaouve is feared overdue from Hobart to Portland after 118 days at sea. The scow Georgian arrived with 16,000 salmon cases worth 84000 from Stevenson, B C, bound for London via the Ching-We.
The L Allegro dance club will hold its regular event at Little's hall next Tuesday evening March 11. Mrs Partridge will supply Munte for the occasion.
Washington reports indicate Miss Alice Roosevelt will not go to London for King Edward's coronation. The president allegedly believes she has had ample public exposure and prefers her Cuba voyage starting Sunday over the London visit.
The YMCA second team was defeated by a university sophomore squad with a lopsided score. The sophomores led 14 to 12 at halftime and surged to 19 to 7 in the second half. Lineups include Hill Tears Waller Shoudy for the sophomores and McLaughlin McDonald G McDonald W Stein for the YMCA.
City Engineer Thomson is named second vice president of the American Roadmakers a group formed in New York to push nationwide highway development. The plan includes annual meetings in various states to discuss better roads aimed at linking to Washington with federal and state funding, testing low cost methods, and creating scenic well graded routes.
A daring burglary occurred at the Anaconda saloon on Sixth Avenue South in the early hours after closure. A hobosuspected thief smashed the rear window, ransacked the place, but no money was taken while about two dozen bottles of liquor disappeared. Police were notified at once.
George F. Cotterill spoke on The Saloon Question last night in the First Unitarian church. The lecture was part of a Women’s auxiliary series. C. W. Smith, city librarian, will close the series next Thursday with The Public Library as a Factor in Municipal Improvement.
Postmaster W J Colkett remains home with mild illness and will return soon. Stamp Clerk Kennedy and registry superintendent H D Temple have also been away for days with Temple suffering pneumonia, disrupting office operations.
Mabel Stafford traveling secretary of the coast will visit the local Young Women's Christian Association this week. She will address the vesper service Sunday evening and review the local branch's work during the coming week.
The Green Lake Free Methodist Church opened its quarterly meeting this morning and will run through the Sabbath with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m daily. A love feast is celebrated Sunday at 10 a m with District Elder B F Smalley presiding.
The uniform rank K O T M will host a smoker at the Masonic hall corner of Second and Pike this evening. The event showcases newly received uniforms with cigars and a solid program as features.
Police report another suburban burglary with J. G. Griffiths as victim at Van Assell. Thieves broke in Wednesday night and took two pairs of trousers and several family heirloom jewelry items of value primarily to the family.
The school board meets tonight in a special session to review bids for heating and plumbing at the three new grade schoolhouses.
A woman named Annie Hooney was found lying in a Washington street car track and arrested by Officer Cameron. Described as a wreck, she is a fixture at police headquarters with a long history of drinking, gambling a living as a musician in local saloons, and repeated brief sentences in court.
A report to Seattle police from Coupeville concerns a large junk robbery. Two men, owners of a sloop, are suspected. Authorities believe they also carried out a Seattle burglary of brass and iron from a junk shop on Western Avenue. A large-scale theft triggered a lookout for the suspects.
The Bremerton steamer Skagit Chief bumped her nose after leaving dry dock and broke her line while trying to tie up at Yesler dock. The engines are somewhat lively and require exercise.
Dr J C Thoms thanks Seattle leaders clergy and clubs for backing plans to rebuke vice and crime. Though Humes was not defeated the effort unites parties and may push city officials toward firmer action in the future.
The Plymouth Sunday school orchestra presents a church recital this evening at Plymouth Church with local vocalists assisting. The program begins at 8 o clock and admission is free to the public.
Wiley Benton, arrested by Officer Ryan, was discharged in police court after trial for disorderly conduct as no offense against ordinances could be proven.
Lieut. D. H. Jarvis the new collector of customs for the district of Alaska is en route from the East and will reach Seattle early next week. He will spend several days in the city before proceeding north to assume his duties.
The article notes air is delivered to Pullman cars by hose from the airbrake compressor. It cites Florida production last year at 600 tons of phosphate, contrasting with nearly 1,000,000 tons in 1890.
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