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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
3
Recounts on labor measures in Olympia, the Lumber Workers and allied unions, and efforts to organize washerwomen and laundry workers. Describes speeches by W D Simonds in Seattle, union meetings, fund drives, and plans for a May Day ball, waitress anniversary events, and a printing trades smoker with a varied program.
March 15 report notes marauders in European lines stop a German advance with cavalry clash. A stronger force is said to have been sent but defeated by the raiders aided by a few Chinese troops.
A report states Germany must host Prince Tachun as envoy from the Chinese empire to secure atonement for the German minister’s actions and to resolve indemnity demands, with retention contingent on fulfilled stipulations by both sides.
The Pacin Clipper steamer J Capt Donnifield leaves for White Star dock tonight in Skagway carrying passengers. W Troup, newly appointed manager of Canadian Pacific Rasen Co, is in Seattle to oversee company interests and was formerly affiliated with R R F F Co in the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
The tug Richard Holyoke was loading coal in the morning and is scheduled to arrive in Tacoma tonight.
The city issued multiple building permits including a 2 story frame addition at 6 Fifth Avenue for 1200 dollars to J A Land, a 2 story frame at 215 Nineteenth Avenue for 1600 to W H Taplin, and several one story frame houses and cottages across Woodlands and Wallingford areas with varied costs. Also listed are alterations on Occidental Avenue and a two story brick structure costing 44500 dollars.
Eight year old Hannah Wheeler died this morning at 614 Cherry street. She was the wife of W. W. Wheeler an employee of the Rainter Grand hotel. Bonney and Stewart will ship the body tonight to Portland Oregon for interment.
The Kin tuck departed for Portland carrying horses and mules for Maniia. Maj. Andrews and wife boarded the transport up to Portland amid the mission as the ship loaded commissary supplies from Seattle before continuing south.
W. H. Mackey was arrested by Patrolman Herald near his Third avenue and Pine street home on a charge of malicious destruction of property. He paid a $1.40 fine plus court costs in police court today.
John Kotovic swore to a complaint in police court charging Benj Gleason with grand larceny. He alleges Gleason stole a shotgun and other articles valued at $100. Gleason resides near Issaquah.
H B Dunbar, Rainiler Grand proprietor, invites Bishop O Brien of this diocese to lunch Sunday March 17. A large circle of the bishop’s friends will attend and the event is billed as one of the most elaborate ever given at the hotel.
The Dirigo of the Alaska Steamship Co. sailed to Bragway Ketchikan Wrangel and other Alaskan ports at 10 last night carrying 4 cabin passengers and 12 steerage. Among her travelers were Henry Smith J H Anderson and RK B Youcum bound for Fort Wrangle with 20 men to move four river steamers to Whitehorse. H G Pickett a known Union miner travels with three horses to Dawson over the ice.
London crowds hear Gen Wolseley promise reply to Lord Lansdowne over army questions. He regrets personal remarks but defends his duties as commander in chief and criticizes warnings about Lady Ermit h and a single army corps. In Washington Albert Rose of North Dakota is named receiver of public monies at Mt Michael Alaska.
J J Moffatt stands trial before Judge Cann in the afternoon on a charge of receiving stolen property. The case centers on alleged possession of pilfered goods and proceeds through the court system.
A $40,600, two story brick building for stores and offices will be erected at 1783 Fleet Avenue. Work starts immediately after a building permit issued to Alexander Patterson for Herman Chapin, representing Pastern Capitalite.
William Hughes secured a permit for a two story frame building at 8141 to 2185 Sixth Avenue. The structure will feature a front basement and a foxed feet design.
Seattle High School coeds face University of Washington on campus after months of practice. Captain Mable Seagrave leads Beattie High School with Carr ie Atkinson and Inez Calhoun in the backcourt and forward roles, while University guards Bertha Heffner and Phena Smith defend, Myra Pilelow and Selma Hanson pace the forwards.
In one week the city has seen large audiences at the Grand opera house for The Village Parton and The Village Parson at the Third Avenue theater. The Village Parson matinee next Sunday promises strong appeal due to a skilled plot and natural losses, presented by a superior company.
The pillow felt in one of the not able scenes produced by the Searchlight this week at 1905 percent. viewers noted a dramatic moment during the week’s showing.
Dodwell & Co. steamer Victorian departed Beattle last night carrying 60 passengers and a large freight consignment to Briagway. Jessie, a major halibut schooner, arrived from Cape Beatt with a full cargo. Seward’s new deck to be caulked today while Wallowa moves to commission at White Star dock. Revenue launches Scout and Pilot receive bollers as repairs proceed at Breteen and Post's mill deck.
A Missouri inventor Jas D Clark of Carthage proposes a coal feeding device for furnaces. The chained chute lowers into place with partitions opening sequentially to drop coal at set intervals. Turning a crank winds the chain to reveal the next compartment, enabling hands free or minimal attention to maintain fire.
Mr Ferrel conducted an inspection of President Ferrell of the Pacific Coast Company traveling along the railroad line. He visited the Franklin mines and expressed satisfaction with the work observed.
Chicago March 16 Mrs M J KW Tyler a known society leader will give up her luxury home to serve as matron of a women's model lodging house at 264 Ewing Street Located in a poor city quarter the house was started after the World's Fair by a committee led by Mr Potter Palmer To day lodgings cost 10 cents a night meals are available at low rates Some employed women live there full time while others seek refuge in emergencies No transients are admitted if they can pay for ordinary hotel lodging.
In Chicago a child’s urgent cries alerted an operator to a house fire at Maurice L. Horner’s residence. The boy Maurice Horner Jr. warned his governess to escape as he ran to safety, aided by firefighters. the home suffered about 20 000 dollars in damage but all adults were rescued.
White and Black individuals Trobert Atokes and Julia Ralph were taken into custody yesterday morning in the Mander son house room by Sergi of Police Ward and Detective Corbett. Hoth will face a hearing on a charge of vax raney.
The Pacific Count Co. steamer Timatilla captained by Cousins waited for Ham Francisco at 9 oclock offering about 60 passengers and 1800 tons of freight mainly tin plate and lime. Six Japanese in steerage and numerous cabin travelers are listed including G. Tlatea HM A MebDowell Keen M Moulton Mrs Hayes M G Dawyer D Hraham and others.
Fort Worth March 15 reports a great farewell council of the Indians of the territories set for June 6 at Buffalo Springs Oklahoma with invitations to the Bronx. An expected 60 Indians will attend as the Kiowa and Comanche settlement opens. Thousands of families camp on the border ready for the opening.
The Seattle theater presented A Midsummer Night's Dream by the James Kidder company with striking effects and solid acting. The Little Minister draws crowds at the Grand Opera House while Jessie Shirley's Nell Gwynne fills Third Avenue Theater with strong performances and a later Little Lord Fauntleroy matinee.
Denver Post reports crowded houses for Al G. Field's minstrels with strong Seattle interest. sale of seats opens tomorrow. The memo notes Nell Gwynne at Grand Opera House starting March 17 with Ralph Be Cummings' company praising its national success and ongoing engagements.
Mr S R Broadbent assistant general manager of the gas company has resigned and will depart for Philadelphia tomorrow. He plans to stay east for six or eight months before returning to engage in other business in the city.
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