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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
3
A man named Gregg was arrested for violating the city ordinance against spitting in public places. Patrolman Sprengle placed him under arrest after posting notices of the rule. Gregg reportedly expressed surprise at the arrest.
York report notes Atchison declares a half per cent dividend. The text mentions Frank Edwards and J. Wright tied to a long running swindle case as court proceedings continue. Witness fatigue and city departure are hinted as motives in the ongoing legal matter.
The Seat association to meet in the chamber at 1 o'clock to discuss plans for welcoming the steamer Sound to Port Town. The suggestion included chartering a steamboat with the president to accompany the vessel.
A lively Y M C A gymnastic display entertained Rankebal crowds with drills and rhythmic performances. Notable participants included T G MacDon, Arnold, Will Tempe, and classical pewing by Messrs. Wesid, Arnold, Craig, Worth, and Roy Rossman.
A flue caused a fire in the office of Park Dean at the corner of First Avenue this afternoon. The fire caused losses estimated above five dollars.
Police report a North Seattle man named Chas. Mike attempted a theft at the Star Theater Avenue last night. Chief investigators said they are looking into the case.
A private detective and police pursued two suspects after bootlegging girls at 2652 Hastings Street reported $200 stolen from their workplace funds. Efforts to locate the thief continue with no arrest made at press time.
A death notice notes a person died today with the body located at Bon. Further details are not readable in the fragment.
A garbled dispatch lists injuries from bolts and hew comers, a group of up to 18 youths charged with robbery at a department store, and an engineer struck by a falling object. It mentions a river steamer, a canner erection, a new Christian association, and street intersection openings amid broader local concerns.
A Sunset Telephone nickel-in-the-slot plan prompts a day of talks with the company. After meetings with Manager Phillips, Superintendent Sands, and General Counsel Pillsbury, the committee secure a recommendation to abandon the measure and return to flat rates. Josiah Collins will report the outcome to the chamber this afternoon.
Ed and Ben Pincus are in trouble after an incident at their gambling house at Occidental Avenue and Washington Street. A man calling himself R Mitchell says Ed assaulted him without provocation. Officer Roberta arrested Ed and Ben Pincus. Roberta drew his gun to defend authority. Mitchell to file assault and battery complaint. Ben to be charged with interfering with an officer. A police court hearing is set for tomorrow.
A laborer named Ruthiesberger was instantly killed at the Walworth Run foundry when he stepped backward into a belt connected to a running machine. Employees halted the machine but the body was severely mangled and difficult to extricate.
B. Taylor, an employee of the Union bakery, was taken suddenly ill on Second Avenue this afternoon, requiring an ambulance and transfer to Providence hospital for treatment.
Sadie Knowles and Lou Dowsay, described as fallen women, were arrested last night by Patrolmen Holland and Hubbard on a charge of robbing G Cronin in a tenderloin saloon box. They will be given a hearing in the police court tomorrow.
The Third Cumberle and Christian Endeavor society held its regular monthly meeting yesterday at Mr Well’s residence on Twenty First Avenue. Good reports came from all chairmen and the afternoon ended with games. President Frank Fregoing served light refreshments.
Bert Edgar a 1%-year old North Seattle boy was arrested on burglary charges after two Japanese burglars claimed two other boys were with him. The trio allegedly held Edgar and transported him to Seattle by handcar. He is described as an old offender.
Markets on Western avenue are featureless on quotation changes but trade remains very good, with strong out of town demand. Alaska shipments have been excellent for days and northern vessels report heavy produce aboard. Two cars of California produce arrived last night and a car of Yakima potatoes came in this morning.
The catalog lists poultry and livestock for sale at Seattle in round lots. Chickens priced at 11 to 12 cents per pound guests ducks at 12 cents, turkeys around 12 to 14 cents, and dressed poultry prices show turkey 14 cents to 15 cents and chickens 11 to 12 cents. Livestock includes steers near 49 to 50 cents, calves at 4 to 7 percent, sheep shorn 4 cents, hogs around 9 to 10 cents, and lambs with varied quotes. Grain and acre products such as oats 26 dollars, barley 17 dollars, wheat 17 dollars, corn 3 dollars per hundred pounds, hay 12 dollars per ton, and Western Washington timothy 16 dollars per unit are listed for purchase.
A meeting at the Dexter Horton yesterday involving owners of the Denny hotel failed to reach a final settlement as negotiations continue to resolve judgments and assignments on the property. George W. Reynolds of Chicago awaits a positive outcome and would take charge if an agreement is reached. The 400 room building, valued around 786000, has been vacant for 12 years though used for dances. Reynolds plans to lease and invest about 160000 to furnish and reopen the hotel on the Pacific coast.
A list of building permits approved for numerous structures including a 2 story frame store and flat at block 9 in Denny Hoyt's addition, a 4 story warehouse at Jackson street, and several single and two story residences with costs ranging from 1.00 to 62000. The approvals name owners and locations such as 103 Jackson street and 165 to 175 Jackson street.
The Seattle chamber of commerce excursion to Bremerton will depart at noon instead of 12:30 tomorrow. Capt Burwell of the naval station approved the change to allow visitors to tour the battleship Iowa before the water is drained from the dry dock. The Pawtucket steamer will carry guests across the Sound.
Mr Sherman McCarty of Terre Haute Indiana arrived in Seattle on April 29 with his family seeking to make the city his permanent home. He is a contractor and builder and is a brother in law of T B Hite of this city.
In April the free employment office placed 465 women and 1065 men. It arranged interviews for 448 women and 1914 men during the month.
Unsettled weather with showers tonight and Thursday and southeast winds. Mrs W Kozlowski returns home to Port Gamble after visiting her daughter Miss Kozlowsky at the Civil Service Commission office. Ohio Steel Fanges Best of all ZC Miles and Piper Co Keep in mind Civie's piano house.
Repair service announces a factory repair man ready to rebuild old typewriters. Address listed as 109 Cherry with telephone Main 241. Includes garbled location hints and references to Niles and various words.
The Seattle building permits for April 1901 total 560 with a value of 500 004, up from 206 permits totaling 256 685 in the same month. Dwellings show a surge in cheap frame homes while brick construction grows, reflecting an effort to curb rents and lower costs.
Preparations for President McKinley’s arrival are in flux as Tacoma delays risk shortening the Sound trip. Seattle officials push for daylight time with the president and plan to secure funds, while Tacoma’s actions draw criticism from Senator Foster amid a contested program and evolving arrangements.
Beattie High boys basketball used a recent defeat to Portland to identify and work on weak points. Friday night Seattle and Tacoma High schools meet at the Seattle Athletic Club gymnasium to contest for honors.
Fred Ferguson was arrested last night by Janor Corbett on a charge of attempting to steal goods from the Ocean dock.
May 1 Alameda reports using human bones found in an Indian mound on Sather property near Central avenue and Mound street as foundation material for street repairs under Street Superintendent W. M. Frod den. Workers salvaged the relics after orders to repurpose earth from the mound for the Bay area project.
A town street team excavated a mound on Farm Island road and uncovered human bones mixed with earth and shells. Workers claim 16 000 Indians may lie buried there and speculate a historic battle left many decapitations, noting the bones act as top dressing for the road.
The four masted schooner Robert Kd Hind under Capt Willison arrived from San Francisco last evening in ballast. The steamer South Portland departed San Francisco this morning for this port and will proceed to Lynn canal via Well and Con. The German bark Roland from Chemainus to Cork returned this morning in tow of a tug. The steamer Francia Cutting from San Francisco to Bristol Bay returned to its former port this morning in a leaking condition.
W. D. Hoflue & Co. of this city, contractor for White Pass and Yukon Route boats at Whitehorse, announce completion in about four weeks. The four new steamers will be the Ogilvie, Dawson, McConnell and Columbian.
Willis McLain was fined in police court yesterday afternoon for assaulting John Ulrich. James Thompson and John Kelley were bound over to the superior court by Justice Cann on a charge of attempted robbery. Their bonds were fixed at 1000.
New York report says cyclist Wil C. Stinson, holder of the one hour record, has suffered three falls in a week and wonders if a plain gold ring he wears is a cursed hoodoo. Three prior riders, C. Peterson, W. B. Miles, and W. F. Plafford, died after wearing the same ring on track days in Lansingburg 1897 and at Waltherham on Memorial Day.
The steamer Senator departed at night with over 200 passengers, many tourists taking the round trip to Alaska. Low rates driven by a large freight cut spurred heavy travel and a sizable northbound cargo load.
Hundreds of women crowd to M Seller & Co at corner First Avenue and Madison Street as they clear out a Northwest stock of fancy work baskets and sterling silver novelties. All items priced at cost or less with caskets and novelties marked down to low prices. News for economical housewives to shop the sale.
An old newspaper item promotes FE Cumyow advertising a Chinese Root Rheumatic Cure. The notice lists an office and address at Lyon House, Columbia Street, with percentage-like figures and a claim of self-description.
John Dd. King, chief of postoffice inspectors in New York City, is ordered to take a corresponding post in Spokane to oversee postoffice affairs for Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska. T. W. Swift becomes the new chief of inspectors for the Western territory.
Young Seattle society leaders plan a reception tonight at the Lincoln apartments for officers of the revenue cutter and coast survey boats in Seattle harbor. The Pathfinder will sail for the Aleutian Islands tomorrow and the Patterson in a few days. This may be the last social function for months. Elaborate preparations and a lively evening are anticipated.
The Baptist City Mission society met at the First Baptist church with Rev. Gilman Parker of Whatcom giving an address on Expansion and Rev. Louis J. Bowyer of North Seattle presenting a lecture on Baptist Seattle aided by stereopticon views. The gathering endorsed creating a Beacon Hill mission and aims to raise 1000 dollars. Rev Bowerman spoke on the society’s purposes.
The chamber of commerce reception committee could not meet yesterday to plan entertaining the congressional committee. A new call will be issued soon. Beginning Monday the 29th a special sale will be held every Monday morning. See our ad Star Paint Lee Bh- M2 Pike St.
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