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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
3
Last night two fires destroyed Dendig hall dormitory at Bryn Mawr Female College after students fled in pajamas and bloomers. No injuries reported though personal belongings were lost. total loss estimated at 235000 dollars, with 190000 for the building and 45000 for furnishings and student goods.
Reports from Dublin London New York Chicago St Louis Nashville detail St Patrick's Day events. Dublins liquor and jovial at Lubgan Omagh and Stewartstown celebrations, London hosts a bazaar at Arlington Street for Irish Industries Association, New York parades break records, Chicago holds church services and banquets, St Louis Knights of St Patrick banquet features dignitaries, Nashville observes mass and a parade by Catholic groups.
The case centers on the assault and robbery of Anna Cameron at the Palmer hotel. Al McCair and Curtis were linked to the crime, with McCair sentenced to 12 years by Judge Griffin. Stanchfield, the principal assailant, fled the city as detectives Adams and Lane pursued leads from a boot heel and a bloody towel clue.
The March 17 Francisco court session reports several appeals decisions. Cases include Wings and Loan versus Lawrence and Kath Byrne affirmed. Northern Pacific husband a brakeman granted tunnel rights. Steamer Corona valuation change from 7900 to 7770, consignor payments not included. Baker Lewers Company versus Kekenanoha. and broad authority for Hawaiian courts to try cases.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a case linked to Nome involving individuals possibly named Mertang Pang Grassi and Arthurs with reference to Wins and ships at Mary’s na. The text also alludes to a State site, a vessel or expedition, and a date around March involving wotmer weights and a path or way.
Fargo reports show almost every railroad in the state halted by a major snowstorm. Widespread suffering from the blizzard hits farming districts as authorities locate the bodies of four men found in a snowdrift several miles away.
Secretary Root announced that General Funston would assume command of the Department of Colorado as soon as his furlough ends, after noon today in Washington. The move places Funston in charge of the western territory amid ongoing military duties and responsibilities.
The Master Buildoze association executive committee met at 2 30 pm and remained in session as the Star went to press. The meeting aimed to resolve the plasterers strike with correspondence indicating a proposer from the strikers to employers, though details were not disclosed.
The Cottage City of the Pacific Coast line sailed last night for Southeastern Alaska with 215 passengers. Many are bound for Dawson including Robert L Nash and James M Shoup. The vessel carried about 100 tons of general freight.
Court Puget Sound appointed a committee to organize a reception for a Distinguished Australian Foresters party expected about April 1. Members include Dr. Davis James Grex Professor Reeves Neel Boyle and William Cruise with Rev L R Rowe and Bishop Riley among the party.
The Northern Pacific Railroad will run a Yellowstone Park route with an earlier opening this year. Park hotels, normally opening mid June, will open two weeks earlier due to anticipated heavy travel.
A meeting of owners yesterday agreed to begin operations Tuesday morning. The plan outlines that gambling houses will open tomorrow.
At Chatstam a life saving crew led by Captain Eldridge set out to aid a distressed barge. Six men perished when their lifeboat capsized in rough seas, despite passing the first line of breakers. A second rescue attempt will proceed later.
A massive slide 10 miles from Everett on the Great Northern railway covers nearly 200 feet of hillside. Depth fluctuates, blocking all traffic for about 34 hours. Heavy dynamite will be used to clear the site while plans for Sunset Telephone Co station advance. Wheelman and Welbauer raise capital from 20,090 to 50,000 in a company dividend.
March 17 in Sacramento A. Dodge a wood carver fought a duel with blacksmith N C Woods on the Yolo bridge. Revolvers used Dodge was fatally shot Woods was shot three times but survived. Dodge reportedly objected to Woods marrying his daughter prompting the duel.
Floods across Macon and Savannah cause major washouts with serious property losses as rains continue heavily. No deaths reported up to this hour.
No overland mail was received at the local post office today due to a heavy snowstorm in the Dakotas and Montana. Officials cannot state when mail service will resume.
Charles L. Morton obtained a verdict of 2500 damages against Moran Bros. Company for personal injuries suffered while in their employ. Wil shire and Kenaga were his attorneys.
Sailor Manuel Ht collapsed and died on the Victoria wharf while the Umatilla loaded cargo en route to San Francisco. The Mermaid towed the wrecked Beattie crew ashore near Newcastle Island. The Queen City brought the Wonoma shipwreck crew to Victoria. Various steamers and cargo movements populate the coast reports, including Bertha, Hertha, Eureka, and Farallon, plus local shipping, ore, coal, and fisheries notes with prices and arrivals.
The market opens with cautious commissions on prices early in the week. Potatoes, especially seedstock russets, show activity with good grades valued at 334 to 844 per ton on the street. Recent arrivals include a California steamer’s miscellaneous cargo, plus oranges, bananas, apples, and more potatoes since Saturday.
A corrected daily price list enumerates fruits vegetables and dairy items with mixed units and prices. Entries include lemons apples oranges bananas pears cranberries pineapples oranges peppers and more with per box per crate per cwt per sack and per dozen pricing Amid the figures some OCR errors appear in item names and decimals.
The Marine Hospital Service reports a bubonic plague case from Berkeley involving a Chinese laundryman who visited the government plague laboratory in San Francisco and died the same day February 11. It is the first officially reported bubonic plague case.
Jed G. Blake former seventh ward councilman and local manager for the Postal Telegraph Co. is promoted to general manager for Washington Oregon and Idaho. His headquarters will be Seattle with frequent trips to other district towns.
A grand Beattle Labor Temple benefit ball is set for next Saturday evening in the Armory. Wagner's orchestra provides music and a floor committee oversees dancing. Refreshments including ice cream and sandwiches will be served for attendees.
In Los Angeles on March 17 Jeffries began training for his fight with Fitzsimmons. A San Francisco Century Club dispatch said bids close tomorrow. Jeffries urged Fitzsimmons to withdraw his plan to delay a decision until April 1, noting the Century Club offer as decisive. The move suggests a San Francisco bout is favored.
County Superintendent W G Hartranft ends a three weeks tour across the continent after attending the National Teachers Association meeting in Chicago and visiting educational institutions in New York Philadelphia and Washington.
Notice is hereby given that a dividend No 1 of three cents per share on the tested capital stock of the company has been declared by the Queen Olff Company payable upon presentation of the certificates of stock by the holders at the office of the company 625 Firet av enue Beattie Waeh on and after March 18 1902 H A Bigelow Secretary Queen Of Company 625 Firet avenue room 1 Kline Rosenberg block.
A dubious play titled The King of Rogues at the Third Avenue theater is described as a curious harmless joke. Frank Headick plays the title role amid a weak cast with a plot centered on a botched mail robbery and a villain’s escapades. The reviewer notes melodrama, improbable stunts, and several near-accidents, predicting it will run through the week and attract audiences despite its flaws.
NEW LEADER FACRAMENTO CAL March 17 The governor appoints John L MacKenzie of San Joae as harbor commissioner for San Francisco to succeed Rudolph Herold His leadership divides party factions and may influence the next gubernatorial nomination MacKenzie is described as a rising star in Republican circles The governor also appoints Thomas A Dender of Toulomne and John C Weon of Ban Pranctaco to Yosemite commission.
Mme Katharine Fisk, renowned New York contralto, will give a mid Lent song recital at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening to raise funds for the church organ. Tickets are priced at $1.00.
The license of Captain O. W. Parker of the Tacoma San Francisco Washtenaw line was revoked for a day by the marine inspector at Ban Franclech. He navigated Invincible rock near the Two Brothers on March 1 causing significant damage to the steamer. Inspectors cited bad judgment in guiding a deep laden vessel through a narrow channel at night.
The fifth annual fisheries congress and exhibition opened in St. Petersburg on March 17. The United States cannot participate officially due to short notice, but several private representatives from the Pacific coast attend. The five day program covers scientific studies, fish culture, oyster culture, legislation, statistics, and the life conditions of fishermen.
M D Pease Johnson Co at 1107 Second Avenue announces a three day grand opening next week Wednesday through Friday. The store showcases Parisian and New York styles in pattern hats tailored and ready to wear skirts jackets waist and neckwear. Reichert Bros. Pianos at 110 Union also listed.
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