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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
3
March 20 report says eighteen former slaves in Cuba maltreated under American rule petition through a framed figure for permission to join leader and other colors to settle in the Congo as Belgian colonists, if America blocks emigration.
The City of Seattle steamer will sail for Skagway and White Horse at 5 o clock tonight carrying a full cargo and passengers. Captain Brownfield and Hewitt are named in related duties with Dawson machine company’s helm and navigation officers overseeing operations.
A dispatch from Com Rockhill reports the plan of states on China involves a lamp sum and pro rata distribution with U S approval. The total expected demand stands at 154000000. The United States favors submitting the matter to the Hague for arbitration if necessary.
The collier Hyades under Captain Garting from San Francisco brings coal to Seattle bunkers and prepares for the Ladysmith leg. The Mackinaw arrives in Strom Seattle with a cargo carload, while Inland Fly steamer finishing touches near completion and slated to sail to Bremerton. Czarina sails today to Pogeurrew with machine parts and fixtures from Galbraith and Sons. Moran christens a new barken with champagne as she slides into the water.
China Mutual Steamship Co.'s Mayune arrived at the White Star dock this afternoon at 2 45 driven by Capt Conradt with about two tons of Jap. The vessel carried no cargo and is one of the largest entries of its kind. Mayune will load about 3500 Bas Beier for Japan China and New York.
City engineer’s office granted permits for multiple residences. Elia Murdock receives an i frame house in Wallingford costing 200 dollars, Grace Gramman a University dwelling 1500 dollars, T F Kane a four story University dwelling 1000 dollars, A J John a two story dwelling at 114-7148 avenue for 2000 dollars, Atternheimer a one story house rear of 1908-1914 avenue for 800 dollars, and Mrs. D Bracy a one and a half story frame home extension.
A list of construction and repair costs across several properties including 1 and 2 story frame houses and other structures. Amounts range from 400 to 3 000 dollars with addresses in Dearborn and Jackson streets and various locations. Named parties include Ben Perri B Poley Jr Dexter Horton Co G A eter King County Investment Co Hugh anc Alwater Wm Harper J D Hewitt and others.
Twenty fourth avenue residents petition the city council to extend the water main two blocks south from Highgate avenue so nearby households can receive water service.
Geo Lane and Wm Louden have opened a gambling house at TIT and 119 Washington street. Lane is a well known kindsker.
MinneapOLis reports the heaviest snowstorm of the winter in progress since yesterday morning with an unclear phrase indicating slow abatement. Railways are blocked and business partially suspended.
Buffalo March 2 Postmaster General Smith dedicates the Federal building at the Pan-American exposition grounds and delivers a later address. Forty-eight molders employed on the project today receive increased pay as part of the dedication day.
Missouri Pacific stock has risen from 71 to 16 today as reports of consolidations lift interest in Gould enterprises. The Gould estate value at Jay Gould's death was about 75 million, with Gould stocks now valued around 160 million.
Weather bulletin for Seattle and vicinity indicates tonight clear with fair conditions then Thursday cloudy with probable showers. Light to brisk south winds expected.
Late news reports Mrs Joshuaa Dean aged T2, who received poisoned candy from Mrs Botkin of San Francisco, was found dead in her bed at the Capitol hotel this morning. She had suffered consumption for two years.
In the near future a meeting will be held for Renton citizens to seek public expression on incorporating the town. Growth is evident with many new residences rising, mostly built by miners. A new Seattle & Renton Electric Mailway Co station is planned between Seattle and Renton, aided by Witt Mitchell, a well known Renton resident returning from the Philippines. D Atkinson completes a three story frame hotel on Railroad Avenue, one of the town’s largest structures.
Mre Maud Johnston returns home at Bellevue Lake WAeh. Mre Stephens and Mrs La Fontaine hosted Mre Bruce and children from Spokane. Walter Brown of the South Seattle meat market sprains a pain from a fall last Wednesday. Several measles cases appear in South Seattle and a gypsy camp is quarantined for diphtheria. The Ladies Aid of Wesley M E church meets at Mrs Niess on 1 PM.
Ballard officials renew the curfew for minors under 16 after 8 p m from April 1 to September 1 with parental or escorted exceptions. A liquor license petition from Ballard moon men failed, licenses already issued for the year. Street improvements approved on Broadway, Second Avenue, and Barnes Avenue. Philip Cody shingle weaver died of pneumonia after a stay at Providence hospital Seattle.
Yesterday in Ju George court the defendants Shugieton pringer McKinney Frankins Conners and THN were cleared of charges of maintaining an armed body at the coal mines. The Leary Guerin fight over mine control moves toward final settlement in the upper courts.
Patrolmen Burkman and Adama arrested Harry Frost last night for theft of a pair of pants from a secondhand store located at 110 Second Avenue South.
Circular from Northern Pacific and Great Northern roades announces the consolidation of the International road with the Northern Pacific effective March 1. Reports from employees will see few changes in offices, with only minor adjustments expected.
Funeral services for Mark McConnell were held from the family residence at 672 Jackson Street at 10 o’clock in the morning under the direction of Collins and Sherman.
The steamship State of California sailed from San Francisco this morning with 65 passengers and 740 tons of freight. The Pine Alaska trade is rising and southern traffic grows thinner. The list includes several Japanese passengers among the second class, with a number of first class travelers named, such as E. F. Stimson and Mrs. F. E. Clark, among others.
A large attendance showed strong interest in the work as the date of regular meetings was fixed for the first Tuesday in each month.
Members of the local clearing house cut the discount charge on foreign bills in response to the chamber of commerce committee. New rates: 1 percent up to 100 dollars, 0.5 percent from 100 to 600 dollars, 0.25 percent from 500 to 5,000 dollars, 0.125 percent over 5,000 dollars. Previously the rate was 1 percent straight.
Steamship firms serving Brevig Bay join White Pass & Yukon railway for through freight rates for the season. A joint tariff and classification takes effect at navigation opening and ends next season. Freight charges vary from 1{ to 200 per ton, based on weight this year, unlike prior measurements. The White Pass route offers faster service, potentially a month earlier to Dawson, affecting St Michael line competition.
An entertainment program by John F. Miller Poet No 1 at Pagles hall last night featured Gen Ed L Tracy as guest of honor presenting a mounted art engraving of Gen Joseph Hooker. Tracy gave a war recollections address while Col Will H Thompson and Hooker spoke. Vocalists including Mrs Jennie Houghton Edmonds Mrs Mamie H Foster and Miss Feye Henry sang as the hall shimmered with flowers and decor.
Reporters note a warrant issued this afternoon for W M Easter of 925 East Fir street. Hashimoto and Mashahash, two Japanese, were arrested for running a lodging house at 346 and 8 second avenue south with an air chamber. James Alexander to be charged today for obtaining money under false pretenses. John Johnson, colored, who last night assaulted T Hayakawa, a Japanese doctor, and stole a gold watch, will have a hearing. Johnson was arrested by Janior Corbett and Officer Wilson. I Warren, a teamster, arrested for driving a horse with a lame shoulder by Humane Officer Ridgeway. W Seiger bound over to superior court on assault with a deadly weapon, bonds $500. Teller Made Hats. Ladies Hatter, 21 Third avenue.
Mrs Caroline Blainus was fined ten dollars and costs by Justice Cann for assaulting David Love in yesterday's proceedings.
The Pacific Coast Co steam collier Williamette lies wrecked at the north end of Denman Island after taking water all day and breaking her back. She is remembered for an April 29 sinking to save cargo when lime aboard caught fire and the vessel was pumped out and floated.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Jr Rt Alten died last night at 1920 Fifth Avenue. Rev EF P Dada a retired minister died last night at 114 Bell Street from pneumonia. Marguerett Loutee Nay aged 20 died last night at 611 Flat Avenue North. Funeral services for Mrs Ida Mein ter were held this afternoon from the family residence at Wilby Street and Eastlake Avenue.
The YMCA proposes a friendly gathering at 14617 Ret Avenue this evening to welcome strangers in the city. All men who arrived in Seattle within the past year are invited. A program of music and recitations is planned. Entrance is free and no collections will be taken.
Holden's bankruptcy trustee J A Stratton sues Bugere Lawcon alleging a large mortgage on Dr N Holden and Litaie Holden property was taken to defraud other creditors. Court asked to declare the mortgage void.
Baseball games continue this afternoon at YY. M. A. park as seniors and juniors contest class supremacy. The Seattle high girls basketball team travels to Tacoma high next Friday for a decisive city matchup.
The public gambling houses today paid 1400 dollars in fines to the police court for the past month.
The Seattle Produce Exchange held a second meeting at the chamber of commerce rooms. The constitution and by laws were adopted and the officers elected last week were installed. A motion directed securing permanent headquarters and keeping them open at all times.
Scattered blood in snow and a cattle rampage accompanied a New Stark wedding charivari. A dozen cattle were led to Kissack’s house provoking a wild chase as villagers slept. The groom, in danger, was pulled inside by his bride as maddened cattle torn the night apart until daylight.
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