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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1901
Page
2
Reports say Thage Misa was acquitted after a lengthy trial linked to the Gardhie family murders. Authorities anticipate heavy guards at the eight remaining prisoners as they are moved toward a distant prison along a rail route two miles from the city.
The steamer Eva, sailing from San Francisco February 18 to Yokohama, arrived in Honolulu February 27 badly damaged with upper works smashed. Sixty five days after departure a March 3 report notes the vessel’s rough voyage and repairs after landing Sue March 3. The steamship Aealandia arrived February 4 from Santa Monica with 765 Porto Rican laborers. several deaths ensued after arrival and guards restricted movement to the island. A wind and tidal wave wrecked the schooner Surprise near Kauai on February 23. efforts to float it failed. In California, William & a noted figure, long imprisoned for libel, was pardoned by the governor after four months.
The article tells of John Metcalf born in Knaresborough in 1718 who, though blind from age four, excelled in life through courage and skill. He hunted with hounds rode horses and played violin, earning praise as he navigated racing and crowd challenges with aid from helpers and horse dealers.
March 7 report from Dawson notes the first thaw since autumn with a warm chinook helping melt snow. Roads and trails are heavy and teams are impeded as creeks rise, leaving many travelers reaching the city tonight.
The Even- Time Gun reports government expectations of an official move under General Botha and all under his command, with details unclear due to fragmented OCR. The notice hints at imminent government action.
In Dawson on March 7 a dead body identified as J. Seawinar, a tree planter from Call, was found at police headquarters. Authorities pursue a possible murder as investigators close in on the case.
The upcoming session will tackle three major projects tied to rail and industry. Government control and possible Canadian ownership face a push to secure a central route linking Pacific railway plans with coal and railway interests amid American corporate influence.
The report accuses Morgan and Rockefeller trusts of dominating Atlantic iron and coal, with Crown agents also tied to Crow's Nest and other Canadian ventures. It warns that Canada would effectively become an annex of the American Syndicate, costing taxpayers millions under bounty and tariff schemes. It notes upcoming discussions in government committees to probe railway and private bill policies.
March reports show the Northern Pacific railroad declaring a 1 percent dividend payable May 6. The Pennsylvania Lines boosted their $100,000,000 stock value. A bond for David Dow & Co valued at $4,290 for a residential line on Fourteenth Avenue South from Massachusetts Street to Lander Street was filed, approved by the city comptroller.
The famed actress carries 120 pairs of shoes in two large trunks kept in compartments. Each pair is catalogued and numbered and all footwear is matched with silk stockings. Slippers feature lances, narrow shapes, and are often decorated with buckles, buttons, and jeweled embellishments.
New York March 12 Lewis J McKenna a clerk in an insurance office is in St Luke s hospital recovering from a remarkable operation known as quatro anterostomy surgeons removed the stomach cut away the pyloris and several malignant growths then replaced the stomach after removing a large cancerous tumor the operation lasted one hour and sixteen minutes and was declared a success with little blood loss.
The city engineer's office lists permits: Mrs Mary Lubeck for a 3 story frame at 1103 East Pike and two 1 story houses on East Pike. A J Wickes for a 1 story frame cottage at 1522 East Alder. Lake View Ave cottage. Mrs Katie Fraensch at W19 Jefferson. Ay Woodin for a frame cottage on North Tent. W J Carr for a 1 story cottage on Fast Spruce. J O Donal d repairs at 1601 Sixth Ave. Elaine Nelson for a 3 story frame at BL Lane. Mrs M Deer for a 3 story frame on Belmonth Ave. F M Jordan repairs to foundations at 1506 East Denn nyway. F Wallace for a 1 story frame on Rainier Blvd. Mrs Neille F E Dunbar Oneida St. Wm Bell for a 2 story frame on Seventeenth Ave North. Brill & Smith summer garden at 1609 First Ave. Laura Claiborne 5 story flat at 712 716 Madison. A Hi Avery for a 1 story cottage at M01 Second Ave North. G M Hancock for a 1 story frame home at 2414 Knet Roy St. Washington Mattress & Furniture Co for an 11 story frame building at 810 Maynard Ave.
New machinery on the grounds next week marks the Olympic Oil Co offering about three thousand shares still for sale at 26 cents. The balance remains reserved for a higher price as drilling progresses from Seattle operations in Room 12 Haller Block.
Lawmakers push Merrill telephone bill to cap business lines at 48 dollars monthly and limit party-line charges to 2 dollars for two parties and 1.50 for more than two. Provisions include neighbor consent for extra subscribers and penalties for violations, while city officials debate enforcement of Sunset monopoly practices.
A New York paper ad sought heirs of the Hansum family once living in Hudson in 1821. Mary Gardner Han eam Little of 364 Union Street recalled a 5 deposit plus 82 two gifts by two friends. The Bank of Savings of New York will send the $202.04 upon proof, just before her 84th birthday at month’s end. The Roth steamer to Astoria loaded cannery supplies for Alaska today.
Markets were featureless today as local trade stayed fair while out of town buyers slowed activity. Two carloads of potatoes arrived and a small poultry market showed a slight upward trend but not above 16 cents per pound yet.
Listings of prices for lemons limes apples oranges and related produce alongside provisions meats and dairy. Includes per box per case per pound and per dozen rates for vegetables fruits and dairy from various regional sources.
The Archer Starch factory in Kankakee burned early today with a loss of 126000 dollars, insured. Louis Hue suffered serious burns in the blaze.
Washington March 14 A Maine plaintiff George C Barker sues Texas Representative 8 A Cooper for 10 damages accusing him of spitting on Barker aboard a Pullman car on May 11. Cooper defends saying he was unwell and merely spat on the floor after being insulted by Barker.
Beattie Lodge No 8 will present a monthly entertainment at U H hall room 49 Hinckley block on Wednesday evening March 18 at 8 15. The program includes a medical program and the Creek Symposium A Promise proceeds for humanitarian work.
In the Superior Court criminal department this morning A A Miller of the Pacific National Bank testified about Hosher’s alleged embezzlement totaling about twenty thousand dollars. He claimed the defendant drew substantial sums and deposited near ten thousand in Fidelity Trust vaults under others’ names. Prosecutor Torrence testified briefly about meeting Hosher in Alaska and entrusting him with funds. Torrence to resume testimony this afternoon as Leater Turner and J A Dingley also testified.
A New York man imagines a smithy style chop house where forges with automatic bellows cook meats faster than home ranges. He patents the concept and envisions hollow anvils and horns with faucets, hollow steel bars for liquids, and a wooden horse server to keep breads warm, planning to open smithy chop houses in major cities.
The board of public works notified the city it has examined and accepted the improvement by McCauley and Delaney and successors. Time extension granted through March 22 for First avenue from Madison to Pike and University street from First to Second avenues. The City Trust Safe Deposit and Burety Co of Philadelphia approves terms and extension. Yesterday was the busiest day for the building permit department with applicants awaiting service. Laura Claiborne received a permit for a three story flat at 712 to 716 Madison Street, 82 by 82 feet with five flats, cost $15,000, architect William Kingsley.
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