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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
3
A March report describes a student allegedly abused by staff and a campus riot led by angered crowds of locals and Americans. Police or guards fired a volley to disperse rioters after an anti demonstration, with minor injuries reported among the crowd and soldiers firing warning shots.
Alex Griggs, noted Seattle based figure, once partnered with James Pit the railroad magnate in a steamship venture now runs a large schedule on the Columbia River through Wenatchee and Brewster. The influx of homeseekers boosts population and business. another pair of ships will be needed as travel surges.
Detective Combett reports Robert Taylor, a colored man, confessed to entering a dye works on two occasions and stealing quantities of goods. The arrest followed his admission.
James O'Brien, captured while attempting to smuggle opium into the country, appeared before a U.S. Commissioner yesterday. The testimony by Customs Inspectors Os and Brinker was sufficient to bind him over to a session of the United States court. He remains confined in the county jail pending final hearing.
The 1021 Third Street resident told Star that she did not refuse to take in a roomer. She asserts the feet mentioned owed her nothing and would not have been involved if true, countering the paper's recent publication.
In New York a fight over the will of Miss Mary Beach Tousey, who died in 1899 at age seventy, pits Mrs. Sarah of Council Bluffs against relatives as her million dollar estate is contested alleging prior mental incapacity.
Court records reveal Madge Snodgrass seeking 1006 damages from Seattle Bloc Company for injuries October 16. Jennie M. Vield files for divorce from Newton W. Field due to drunkenness with 50 alimony claimed during minority of two children. George Hart and Ed Ferrell receive three year sentences for burglary and related crimes at Walla Walla. Henry Porterfield pleads guilty to grand larceny. A civil suit against Seattle Brewing & Malting Co. seeks 916,000 over a death tied to intoxication and a broken neck. Chenango Scott vs Stetson Post Mill Co. is non suited. New claimants in the Sullivan estate case appear from Ireland. Charlotte E. Bock seeks divorce from George L. Bock on abandonment with two minor children. A jury was impaneled in a separate case.
In a Seattle court sequence Judge Bell heard cases including Charles Lundy changing from not guilty to guilty of petit larceny. A jury awarded 15 to Kracower in the suit against Pacific Clipper Line over baggage trouble from Nome to Seattle. J Hadiock was found guilty of grand larceny while Jennie Rows was placed in custody after insanity examination.
Maj Newell urged Etcheo district leaders to help the Boys and Girls Aid Society secure a dedicated building. He cited 16 children in care and noted county commissioners and teachers would aid, with school directors willing to assist educationally. A committee was formed to negotiate with officials and plan the assistance.
Judge Tatman signed an alternative writ of mandate directing Justice Cann to appear and show cause why 82 justice fees should not be charged to the Ton Market Co. The action seeks to determine the proper justice fee level for future institutional proceedings.
Judge George takes under advisement the case of Henry Asmusesen owner of the Louvre saloon arrested yesterday for violating the side entrance ordinance. Detectives Phillips and Wappenstein testified on box arrangements. City Attorney De Bruler asks further review before ruling next Tuesday.
The fire department responded this afternoon to a residence on Harrison Street to extinguish a chimney fire. No injuries were reported and investigators will inspect the home for further details.
Washington March 8 The 1900 census shows Alaska’s population at 62592 up from 22062 in 1880 Nome leads with 5454 residents Skagway 5117 towns show rapid growth and natural resources will be better measured by the census though gold output will outpace early figures once reported.
Surest indications at Copalls Point show Olympic Oil Company offering limited 1 dollar shares for 25 cents. An advert notes 12 Haller breck and a contact via Black 16 phone. The piece also promotes the Louis Klodt Special running watch with a price of £24 2nd.
This morning Judge Tallman admitted into probate the non cupative will of the late John Sullivan brought by Marie Carrau who claims she was betrothed to Sullivan. Testimony from those at Webedalde at his death notes the will written after his passing bequeathing all property to Marie Carrau. Albert Giering, a city resident, dies at 48 leaving a widow and three children. funeral set for Sunday afternoon from Elke Wall under Seattle Undertaking Co.
The dam machinery at Geo. Eb. Btarr is under repair and she will follow the Whatcom route in days. The steamer Port Albert, once in U. S. transport service, now run by Frank Waterhouse Co. Ltd, lies at the White Star dock. The government electric light plant is being removed and soon sails are planned for London via Manila on the new M. Talbot line with commercial agent.
Pacific Coast Company departed this morning for a short business trip to Victoria. The schooner Fred Bander under Captain Svenston sailed for San Pedro loaded with lumber. Steamer Leelanaw commanded by Captain Brows will wait until tomorrow night for San Francisco with 3,600 tons of coal. Steamer Hydaes leaves tonight for Francisco with 6,000 tons.
Patrick O'Birien 72 formerly of Banduaky Ohio died at his home 62 Main Street yesterday afternoon. The funeral will be held from the Church of Our Lady of Good Help at o clock tomorrow morning.
Beattle Electric Railroad Co cars run south to Jackson Street as finishing work on Firet avenue and Madigan street crowning and track relays near Pioneer Square are completed.
Market activity along Western avenue opens strong with solid local and distant business. Fresh produce arrives including new potatoes, fresh Mexican tomatoes, green peas and asparagus. A modest supply of green corn appeared after the Walla Walla shipment, then sold quickly. The Two Brothers, Captain Wilson, sailed for San Francisco with coal. C. Miles & Piper Co. offers Alaska outfits.
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