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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
4
Canal Washington report from March 12 states the senate committee on inter oceanic canals, at a special meeting, decided to report without amendment the Hepburn Dill which provides for construction of the trans-Isthmian canal by the Nitaraguan route.
Washington March 12 A move toward a compromise between Cuba tariff reductions and beet sugar Republicans in the House took form this afternoon. The plan from Ways and Means men, led by Sibley of Pennsylvania, would keep a 20 percent Cuban sugar cut until December 1, 1903. A committee from each side will set a conference time as beet cigar leaders show mixed feelings but hint acceptance is possible.
The steamer Tosa Maru of the Yusen Kaisha line arrived at Smith Cove this afternoon from the Orient with a few passengers and a large cargo of Oriental goods. The voyage was rough with deck damage from strong winds. The ship also brought the crew of the American vessel J. B. Walker, four months from Manila to Yokohama.
Reliable authority says the Pacific Packing & Navigation Co. will receive the four year contract from Seattle to Valdes for river mail service with annual compensation totaling 55000 dollars. Fish Bros. will handle the leg from Valdes to Eagle City. The award may be announced tomorrow or Friday.
An article highlights Depot Matron Susan F. Stine rescuing Lily Stone, a 17 year old lured by a woman on a train. Stine sheltered the girl in Seattle, then sent her to her Snohomish County country home, continuing to monitor predators with depot police as part of ongoing protective work.
The Beattie Rod and Gun Club elected Fred Charlies president succeeding William McKee. J B Langroom became vice president. A L Hall remains secretary and treasurer. BF Fr Filia continues as field captain. Medal shoot prizes planned twice a month starting March 24.
Jules Redelsheimer presents a loving cup to the San Francisco dog fan group for an April 23 contest. The prize honors the kennel with the top four dogs shown at the San Francisco meet beginning April 23, with additional cups awarded to Sacramento, Victoria, and two to Seattle by Mu. Itedel-
At dawn a strong wind tore through streets and alleys, slamming doors and rattling windows. It swept to the waterfront where waves rose, frightening Neptune briefly before subsiding. By noon the gust had moved across the bay, leaving light damage in its wake.
News from Vicksburg reports the steamer City of Providence sank this morning near Davis Bend Mississippi. The engineer and clerk perished along with 14 or 15 African American deckhands.
Railroad officers report the first grand rush of homeseekers is over while eastern travel remains heavy. A Great Northern train brings 125 settlers from Bluefield West Virginia tonight, who plan to settle in northern areas of the state.
The Dolphin of Alaska Steamship Co. departed Bringway at midnight for Beattie. Rainier of Pollard Line leaves San Francisco tomorrow for Beattie. Laome heads to Tacoma today for remaining cargo. Inland Wyer completes trial trip with new engines. John B. Kimball of Kruse Line sails for San Francisco with passengers and freight.
A chimney fire at 7 Pike Street caused a small roof blaze at 2:45 this afternoon. Firefighters from box 2 responded and extinguished the flames. damage was minimal.
City council last December granted a street railway franchise on Fleet avenue to Jacob Furth and M Ht Young from the city limits to Jackson street. Today the franchise was transferred to Seattle Electric Co to permit the Beattie and Tacoma interurban line to use Beattie Electric Co tracks. The transfer was recorded with the city clerk.
Vancouver girl Grace Richarda an 11 year old ran away and was picked up on First avenue near Pike street by Patrolman Kelly early this morning She will be sent home to her guardians in Vancouver British Columbia.
Col. T. McCread and Maj. K. C. Ebert with Maj. Rubien review fortifications at Fort Worden, having inspected the site yesterday and this morning. They prepare a report to be sent to the national board in Washington.
March 12.8 8 Kine who received the appointment of deputy grain inspector declined the proffered place and accepted a position as cashier of the First Bank of Colton.
A damaged report notes the Rapid Transit resembles a battleship with a large unmounted gun carriage on its upper quarters. The ordnance is destined for Fort Flagier to bolster defenses or replace a gun carriage at the arsenal. The sight appears formidable aboard the tranquil boat named Tranalt.
The following licenses were issued including Alta H. Brown, 32, Grand Junction Cole area, to Mertha Mann, 1, Seattle, and marriages of Oscar Theodore Conradgen to Phoeba Amy Mason, both Seattle residents.
Georgia Butler was arrested early yesterday by Detective M R Hubbard for disorderly conduct. J C Squire tried to intervene and was arrested for interfering with an officer.
Dr. Hart of the city spoke to the Political club of the YMCA last night on The Millionaire Evil Its Causes Effects and Remedies. He urged inheritance and income taxes and restrictions on franchise privileges and condemned noble and millionaire worship in light of the lavish entertainment of the visiting German prince. Gov McBride returned to Seattle from Whatcom on personal business and will proceed to the capital today.
A. B. C. Dennison general agent of the Great Northern railway is in Spokane today. W. J. Peters of the Canadian Pacific railroad was in the city yesterday on railroad business.
A Chinatown robbery at Quong Tuck Co. triggers a sweep of arrests including Li King for the crime. Gee Hong struck Fong Hing with a hatchet after an attempted murder as police recover three sacks of rice and trace the stolen goods to a building on Fifth Avenue. Prosecutors may drop charges as tensions rise in the Chinese community.
The Portland YMCA A teams meet the Northwest contenders in a hard close gymnasium clash. Seattle faces Portland with Freeman Moldenhour and Viggera McDonald in forward positions, Mackey Myers at center, Miller Olney and Gordon at guard.
Tonight the city council meets to clear pending business before the old council ends its term. A vigorous push to dispose of items of importance is anticipated as the week closes.
The Loyal Legion meeting has been moved from the evening to Wednesday March 19.
A. D. Metntone, accused of operating at fashionable city hotels using the ancient salt trick, was bound over to the superior court by Justice Cann yesterday afternoon on the charge of grand jury mens rea.
Florence Taylor and Melen Ward, two women alleged to frequent uptown saloons, were brought in on bench warrants issued from Justice George's court. They had been arrested days earlier and posted bail but failed to appear. Police aim to remove the disreputable class of women from the town.
A hotel on Fifth Avenue reported a burglary with a pearl brooch and a golf club stolen from a guest’s room overnight. Police were notified today and are reviewing security footage and witnesses.
A lively Loyal lodge debate on Woman's Suffrage drew many Templars last evening. BF Mostervey opened, George Raycraft replied, with Lir Haggard and others supporting the affirmative while Hertha Taylor N A Thompson and others backed the negative. The lodge voted in favor of Woman's Suffrage.
Corrected daily market list shows prices for apples oranges bananas pears cranberries and citrus with per unit costs. Potatoes lettuce turnips cabbage pumpkins peppers and tomatoes appear with assorted weights and crates alongside butter cheese eggs and poultry from multiple regional sources.
A Chicago market brief shows prices for fresh meats including turkey goose and duck, with beef mutton pork veal and pork products. Grain prices list timothy alfalfa barley wheat corn with futures quoted for Puget Sound and Eastern Washington. wheat at 76 and corn at 46. The report notes Chicago wheat futures for March 12.
At a Chamber of Commerce gathering this morning the Alaska boundary proposal was raised with pro and con views. An almost unanimous vote decided to drop the question.
The Steamer City of Seattle leaves the evening for Bhagway with about 125 passengers aboard. Oscar Foote Juneau attorney Misa L A Hurke proprietor Fifth Avenue hotel Bhagway John Erickson Deawron miner D Byrne Captain A Connell Ketchikan A N Newell White Pass and Yukon route Hon Cecil Cole London J F Kelly and others are listed among travelers.
John J. Wilson of Spokane and former U S senator arrived in the city and met with prominent politicians during the evening. He is making a determined effort to secure the King County delegation in the next legislature.
The funeral of the late Joseph Comstock was held from the parlors of the Beattie Undertaking Co at 1 o clock this afternoon. The body was interred at Lake View Cemetery.
A 17 year old woman died last night at 11 Columbia street. The funeral is set from Colline Sherman Foley Co.'s parish at 1 o'clock Phuraday afternoon to the Church of Our Lady of Good Help and then to Calvary cemetery.
A speedy Albion leaves Colman dock at 10 a.m. for a two hour visit to the navy yard and returns to Seattle by 2 p.m. The excursion offers convenient sightseeing for local visitors.
The Bon Marche Nordhoff highlights spring dress goods and silks with a large, well assorted collection for 1902. Prices are described as very low to spur quick buying, drawing strong customer attention to the housefurnishing sale.
Partial OCR reads as a sale notice offering all wool serge and millinery fabrics in multiple widths and colors at low prices. Items include French and English serge fabrics, 45 to 48 inch widths, discounted to modest prices.
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