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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1901
Page
4
A West-end church held a novel late service last night attracting attendees in evening dress and decollete gowns. The incumbent of St. George's instituted the service to accommodate dinner engagements, with women in theater wraps. The trend may spread as fashionable practice.
A list of guests and residents visiting multiple Northwest hotels today includes Fred Ormes of Yakima, A L Sutton of Olympia, A Austin of Richmond, J M Victoria merchant, and more. Visitors at Butler, Diner, Rainier Grand, Stevens, Brunswick, Northern and Biases hotels span miners, merchants, cannery workers, and couples from Portland, Vancouver, Belfast, Olympia, Maple Valley, and beyond.
Theater notices praise The Evil Eye for its bright pace and Phasey troupe dancing with a standout Maypole sequence. The Sporting Duchess at Grand Opera House features Miss Van Buren in a charming turn as Maria with strong comic moments from Miss Johnson, though scenics could improve.
Harbormaster Jensen filed the April report. Si Ocean steamers and nine sailing vessels arrived. Imports totaled 930000 with 2000 tons of foreign merchandise valued at 400000. Exports reached 10212 tons valued at 1021200, plus 22272 tons of coal 2225000 feet of lumber 623000 shingles and 1199 cattle head. Total exports valued at 2054013.50.
In Winsted Connecticut a superior court granted Arthur J. Barnard a divorce from Grace B. Barnard. The case cited Grace’s conduct last summer when she reportedly bathed in Simonds pond in scant attire with Rev Jacobs of the Colebrook church. Barnard testified Grace defied reproaches with the remark I will do whatever I want to.
May 6 report from Montreal states Mrs James Brunnel, a farmer, and two others died in a fire that destroyed a suburban hotel. The blaze gutted the Ve hotel complex, drawing emergency crews to the scene.
Crowds filled the Mechanics' Clothing Co store with three brisk sales extending from last Saturday. Bargains drew high bids, including a $25 salt for 4.15 and a $3 hat for a small sum, described as the most important auction sale this paper has reported.
The Shaughraun in a well received New York run earns praise for Chas Erin Verner and Vivian Darville. Ida Maloone as Mise Maloone earns notice for charm. The Searchlight at 120 Second Avenue introduces new moving pictures as Bayard Veiller reports on the week.
The steamer Dolphin brought news of a May 1 fire at Dawson that wiped out seven grocery and clothing stores Kilgore’s stand and Gondolfon store plus the Fairchild hotel. The post office survived some flames, though repeatedly threatened, as a south wind hampered efforts. 66 passengers from Southeastern Alaska arrived aboard the Dolphin, with notable travelers Norman J.D. Macauley and B. C. Hawkins among them. Mail from Nome earlier date also arrived.
In Passaic New Jersey on May 6 police charged striking female workers around the American Clear factory. The girls clashed with officers and were clubbed by the police who treated them as rough as men. Four of the workers were loaders in the factory.
The Hotel Central in Edmunds Washington was totally destroyed by a blaze sparked by an exploded lamp. The fire spread to nearby dwellings, causing several to catch fire, with total property loss not exceeding $9,000.
W G Allen and A G Douthitt will represent the Y M C A at Boston for the Jubilee convention marking 50 years since the body's US and Canada founding. Rev James Thompson spoke to about 19 men at the Y M C A building and a First Christian Church quartet led the singing. Nearby ads note Remington to Nome and local goods offerings at Star Paint Company with public transit updates for the lake Washington flyer.
Eyewitness account recalls attackers dragging strikers by hair and clubbing calves during a street assault. Shrieks drew police attention as victims staggered away, four women were arrested amid the confrontation.
The steamship California of the Pacific Coast fleet completed a fret trip north with about 900 passengers, 280 from Beattie, the largest Alaska-bound load this year. It will replace the Senator on the Nome run. Notable travelers included K. C. Smith of Skagway, H. Thimley of Wrangel, and Mrs. Charles Hruna and sister Mrs. M. Hriggerman.
Allen G. Landon a boy dies at his parents home in Chicago from hydrophobia several weeks after being bitten by his pet dog. The incident is reported from Chicago with authorities noting the bite occurred weeks earlier.
A deranged woman, wearing only undergarments, stabbed five people in Grenna after attacking Baroness Augusta von Dusonn and her three daughters. One granddaughter of the baroness died from wounds. The assailant was being taken to a hospital for treatment when she suddenly attacked.
A volunteer fire brigade formed in Interbay by property holders and district youths. The following officers were appointed and listed among the founders.
A local notice reports that Black Consent secured $100 for a concert event. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR but indicate funding and planning steps for an upcoming performance in the area.
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