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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
3
A fragmented report notes Democrats victorious in a recent election with a 5 percent lead. Mentions Propitition party support and references to figures such as Dr. P Byrne and M A Eggleston with tangled campaign details.
W Clise president of the Nation Co reports two large steamers Tapico and Meh to depart Norfolk with coal for San Francisco. The two ships will follow the first vessel Pret toward the coast and arrive with the others soon after.
A fragmented court note describes several actions: W. H. Chisholm for Seattle Electric Co. seeks damages. Chambois v Wilcox for $5500 over a boy’s death. Bell department cases involving a trampling near Twenty second and East Cherry. Mrs. Mitchell sues Northern way Co. over her son’s death. F. R. Jen er claims $814 overtime for posting notices in the products department. commissioners report on a time-related claim.
The county commissioners raise Tax Collector Steve G. Meek salary to six percent of collections up to one thousand dollars for three months from May 1. A probate fight over the Sullivan estate and a motion to vacate the noncupative will was postponed to next Friday. Eugene Jordan and A J Coulter return before Judge Tallman in a dispute over division of claims in the Bideradoe district of Alaska and gold dust taken last summer.
Detective Corbett and Patrolman Unland arrested F Spencer yesterday on a charge of entering Buttnick's second hand store at the foot of Washington street and stealing several revolvers. Part of the stolen goods were recovered.
Robert Dollar Jr general manager of Dollar Steamship Co arrived from San Francisco and said steamers St Paul John & Kimball and Ruth are refusing first class passage. He noted boats will have all the business they can handle and more as clubs and freight buyers push for lower rates. He said companies will not sell tickets below regular fare.
The ten-pin layout operated by Frank Edwards and Jack Wright on the waterfront has shut down. The business closed yesterday due to a lack of easy money in Seattle, leaving both Japanese and white cap boosters without work.
In federal court Judge Hanford weighs striking 12 interrogations filed by The Pacific and Arctic Railway and Navigation Co. and the British Columbia Yukon Railway Co. against G. W. Roberts, contending the questions are improper.
The school board approved teacher appointments including a long list of names and a preferred elect list. Bills for the month were audited and funds allocated for maintenance and facilities. The board barred Greek letter fraternities at the high school under suspension penalties, while planning commencement activities and approving an outing for cadets.
The Martha W. Tuft cleared for Nome after days loading lumber at Mallard Hallard. A dockside mishap left Charles Patterson drowning, then rescued as the crew and passengers struggled to depart. The Taft was towed seaward by the Mountaineer after the incident and missing sailors returned aboard.
The hearing of J. R. Rollins on a vagrancy charge was continued in the police court.
United States Attorney received a letter from Chas Milton Buchanan requesting immediate conference with county authorities and US Agent Edward Milla to plan steps to apprehend the Tulalip Indian Agency murderers of David Tease. Judge David Tease was killed in ambush about a year ago. inquest held. motive revenge. investigators cautious awaiting results.
James Johnson was charged with vagrancy after being arrested Monday on suspicion of stealing a diamond ring from Joseph Mayer's jewelry store on Cherry Street. He told the court he visited the store to view a ring and expects a check from home tomorrow. The hearing was continued until Thursday.
The case of the State vs Alice Site was dismissed in Justice Cannas court due to nonappearance of prosecuting witness H. L. Hudson. Dr Tom, an Indian, was fined 26 dollars in Justice Cannas court for assault and battery.
The quo warrante pro ceedings in the Guerin Leary case are scheduled for next Thursday. No action has been taken in the case to date, according to other daily papers.
Steamship City of Seattle lands 62 passengers from Skagway with freight. Senator from Pacific Coast Line tied up at Juneau harbor with three smallpox cases in one family. Captain Patterson alerted to illness. quarantine planned at Port Townsend for several weeks. 189 aboard the Senator, crew bringing total to 249, with housing planned on Iroquois, barracks, and tents at Diamond Point quarantine station.
Ballard council last night received petitions from J. W. Witham seeking collection of long outstanding grading taxes all dating back 16 years and from BK Kelly and F Ward for a wholesale and retail liquor license. The Steel Works Co proposed opening Mohr Street but the council refused unless nearby streets were opened too. Move to pursue criminal action against Ballard hotel owner for a broken sewer connection passed. A Ballard baseball team was formed with John M. Reid as manager and John Norland as captain. first game set against Whatcom.
Detective Corbett arrested Frank Spencer yesterday on a petit larceny charge and took him to Everett. Police say Spencer earlier entered a second hand store here and stole revolvers. Stolen goods were later found. he was identified as the man wanted in Everett for a similar crime and returned for trial.
Millie Keating, a young girl, was tested yesterday by Detective Lane on suspicion of acting as a go between for a gang of thieves and has been released. Police say the evidence against her was not enough to convict.
The roster lists guests at multiple Seattle area hotels including J. T. Hammond and A. G. Ameburg from Portland, Charles Morse from Juneau, and several travelers from Victoria. Others include C. A. North and wife Everett, T. G. Newman from Fair Haven, and D. D. Johnson from Vancouver among many more, with dates and origins spanning Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
The U S lighthouse tender Columbia reached port from Astoria after repairing buoys and navigation aids. Captain Richardson says the heavy task of moving light ship No 1 from sea to Maker Bay is nearly done. The ship will stay on the beach for hull repairs before launch and towing to the Columbia River bar to replace the beacon that ran aground last year.
Bids from Tacoma and Seattle firms led by Lily Bogardus & Co W W Rob inson Tacoma Warehouse and Elevating Co Balfour Guthrie & Co Thraith Hacen & Co were submitted for 19 tons of oats at the U S Army Quartermasters office. Prices ranged from 8 12 50 to 20 00 per ton. Quantities varied from 60 to 1860 tons. Award decision expected late this afternoon.
Nellie Davia Mabel Nelson and Nellie Nelson were taken into custody by Patrolman McClurg on a charge of soliciting on the streets. Geor Jones a milkman was fined five dollars for disorderly conduct in police court. H Crandell had assault and battery charges continued with bonds set at seventy five dollars. H C DeMouttin was arrested on forgery allegations connected to a worthless check for sixteen dollars drawn on FE BK Eastes of 2218 First avenue. Local ads from Z C Miles Piper Co Star Paint Co and Cline's piano house appear in the notice section.
A blaze heavily damaged Mitchell, Lewis & Staver and nearby structures on First Avenue. Fire teams battled the flames for 14 minutes before cooling the scene, while crowds scattered and bystanders ducked from falling glass and flying debris. One woman suffered a possible broken ankle amid the chaos.
A remonstrance against granting a Columbia Street street railway franchise is led by Latimer of the Dexter Horton in a bid by property owners to block the project. A fence was erected to keep the public from the secretary of public works. Monthly water taxes arrive slowly as Treasurer Rathbun and staff anticipate a rush after the 25th deadline.
In an interview this morning reporter noted the stance of Will H. Parry of Moran Bros. Moran Bros. Co. asserts it remains independent and has no plans to join the United States Shipbuilds Co. despite the recent formation of the large shipbuilding combines.
Baltimore election returns show a sweeping Republican victory in the city's municipal balloting yesterday, the first major test under the new ballot law. The result signals strong GOP strength in Maryland's capital city.
The notice references M. D. Pease Johnson Co located at 1107 Second Avenue requesting waists and shirts. No further details are given in the readable text.
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