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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
3
A damaged account describes a dynamite incident between Bievrs place and Mercer Island with several blasts. It notes a search party on both the eastern shore and Mercer Island, expecting to resume at 5, with no developments by 4 pm.
In Qverett on March 13 an order makes the Great Northern railway the terminal for freight next Sunday. Seattle and other way points will be arranged by station order. Whidby Islanders visit the city for free business opportunities.
The Costa Rican and Nicaraguan ministers told the state department the protocol with the United States for constructing the Nicaraguan canal had been prepared and was ready for signature. In Washington the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill was reported favorably in the Senate without amendments.
In Rutland Vermont on March 1 reports say the anti Clancy faction hopes to gain support from the new city council while Clancys push to enter the gambling circle persists. Meanwhile Mrs Daniel Brown of Middlebury and Perley Witherell reportedly eloped on Saturday leaving behind young children.
A jumble of domestic health guidance and fashion descriptions fills the column. It discusses ear care advice for children, cautions about inserting objects into the ear, and briefly surveys spring millinery and Parisian fashion trends with details on hats, lace, bodices, and fichus in the Louis Seize style.
A Seattle evangelical drive among school children began Monday with strong participation and offers meetings for older folks. Children heard talks on serving Christ with speakers from North Baptist Edgewater and other churches, while later sessions addressed parental questions about child faith and ongoing youth bible topics.
The funeral for the late Rev. J. H. Eckstrand was held at 2 pm from the Methodist Protestant church on Third Avenue and Pine Street. Rev. Em Randall and Rev. B. G. Falk officiated. Services at the G A R cemetery were conducted by John F. Miller Post No. 1.
Chase Nelson of Fifth avenue and Jackson street is jailed on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. He fired at a bakery owned by Sar Mosler beneath Nelson’s house after a noise disturbance. Officer John Huff restrained him as the damage was done.
The City of Puebla arrived in San Francisco from Seattle after a highly tempestuous crossing. The voyage lasted 72 hours, 24 longer than normal, with winds raging and seas enormous. Passengers, many sick, endured flooding in the dining saloon and water closet. the steamer lurched through a three knot gale.
News items note Sagasta resigning from the ministry and the queen regent being informed. A Constantinople dispatch reports Kyankart in Angora Asia Minor destroyed by an earthquake with few details available. Iowa senate passes a bill removing all indebtedness limits on railways, backed by the Northern Securities Company.
Doody pleaded guilty to grand larceny after a failed wagon theft with an accomplice fleeing. George Stone sued tunnel contractors H C Henry and Joseph Alien for damages from a cave-in. Ella M Stanley’s appeal over an $8,000 verdict for alienation of affection was heard as the Supreme Court reversed the lower judgment due to weak connections to the defendant. A second trial for damages over the loss of an eye by a child in a dynamite incident was underway with contested liability and the extent of damages.
The markets show wide ranges across fruits vegetables and dairy with prices per unit or weight. Lemons at 2.00 per box and oranges around 2.06 to 3.00 per box or crate. baking and table apples from 1.00 to 2.00. potatoes 25 to 54 per ton. cabbage 1.49 to 1.60 per cwt. butter and cheese values listed by source regions. live and dressed poultry priced per pound. beef mutton and pork quoted with varied weights and cuts.
Carey W. Cook of Puget Bound reports all American-Hawaiian steamers will haul coal to Puget Sound with part cargoes. The Alaskan is due here on the 15th, followed by the Nevadan on April 20. The Califorian is also en route from New York to Puget Sound.
The pupils of Miss Mae Elizabeth Stephens present scenes from Hamlet and King John plus dramatic and humorous readings. Mrs Hellen Sachs, pianist, and Miss Van Derneeker, vocalist, will assist.
At 111 Pike Street A W Pratt surprised a night thief in the Royal Dairy money drawer. Pratt held him until Police Officer Gilbert arrested Thomas Clarke a fellow dairy employee. Clarke pleaded petit larceny in Cann's court and was fined $60.
United States Marshal C. A. Hop kine will move his office from Tacoma to this city around March. The Justice Department orders the base change due to this city handling over two thirds of the department’s business. Hopkins will occupy quarters at Fourth Avenue and Marton Street.
Miss Margaret Adelaide Flynn died this morning at her family home after a heart failure and influenza. She was 24, daughter of Capt. John Flynn, a well known city figure, and had lived here 12 years. Kenney and Stewart handle funeral arrangements.
Angus Cameron, guest at the Palmer house, was robbed and beaten in his room No 41 last night. He is in a dangerous condition at Providence hospital with blood loss from mouth and ears and memory loss. Police suspect burglars entered to ransack the room but no trace of the theft is found. Cameron had $70 on his person.
Mrs Frederick Hicks hosted a friendly card afternoon at 415 Thirtieth avenue and the Stevens Relief Corps No 1 plans a fifth card party at Collins Brook G A R hall with invites for progressive whist. Mire Loutene Hansel staged a Greek costume event at the University Ladies Dormitory. A Greek themed party followed by a dance in Ranke hall by the ForgetMeNot Club drew many attendees.
A loose counterweight on a Jackson street electric car rolled downhill near Ninth avenue and stopped at Fifth avenue tearing up 20 feet of street each side. No injuries. Prof Yoder and Superintendent Cooper will speak to the Parents and Teachers club at Columbia school tomorrow afternoon. Dr Ludlow will address a South School branch that afternoon.
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