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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
3
A local charity named Washington Chil Society funds homes for destitute children. The organization relies on contributions to care for kids and plans to boost fundraising at the next annual meeting. A donation has been made to support a Seattle music band sale conducted near Monday by local dealers.
Norris and Rowe present a traveling trained animal show in Howell Street and avenues with tents and a large crowd expected. Highlights include tandem races five race events chariot races and a display of Alexas the smallest elephant and seven Shetland ponies. The act features a group of monkeys performing tricks for entertainment and comic diversion.
A raid led by Deputy Sheriff Jack Al Clarke and W H Me resulted in the arrest of proprietor Tom Ne and seizure of gambling paraphernalia. The operation, tied to ongoing law and order actions, involved confiscation of devices valued with the case proceeding to court.
Three weeks into the campaign Maj Rub and quartermasters report expending funds on goods for Warren Samoa Egbert Seward and other followers. Merchants in Seattle supply hay boots and groceries while stores and transports prepare to ship to the signal service and Tombie expedition. The Samoa sails next.
At a meeting yesterday afternoon the committees resolved to grade the alley bounded by Union and Pike, and Western Avenue, and to proceed with a plan for Prospect Street from First Avenue. The proposal, filed but delayed, may move forward as Proposition to construct along Twenty First Denny Way to Walia, though the district was deemed too large and a mailer section will be included.
Fragmentary notes show a court dealing with a $245 000 matter tied to a Mate of Fred Hutchin and a deposit of $20 04. Other lines mention a judge Griffin and a state opposition to charges amid a Philadelphia death and a robbery case involving brass or ear ornaments.
Reported court actions include Ching Kim's illegal residency trial before Judge Hanford with Kim claiming Seattle birth. Laura Coleman and Myrtle Weatera and Kimball, two women, released by Judge Coorge after Donnell failed to appear. Thomas Murphy freed by Judge Griffin for lack of evidence after a non suit. Murphy previously accused of grand larceny for taking $35 from Michael Keating to “have it with the bartender.”
Joseph B. Wilson age 46 died yesterday at the Bellevue hotel and his remains are at Seattle Undertaking Co. William Copland age 64 died from accidental injuries at Providence hospital and his remains are at Seattle Undertaking Co. Chas. L. Hinton age 21 died at Providence hospital last night and was a Woodmen of the World member. Vivian two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs F Demar died at 7 Harrison Street yesterday.
Police warn of a man impersonating John G. Boone representing W. D. Allison of Indianapolis. He takes doctor orders then collects small advance payments claiming expense drafts have failed, and may use the ruse to obtain money.
Eight companies with wires along streets south of Yester way seek a joint plan to use a single city pole line with six poles allowed for the break. If no accord is reached, each company may bury its wires to avoid a tangled pole network.
There is a rush in the treasurer's office on the last day for paying water rents. Charlie McAliister, secretary of the board of public works, has returned from Everett where he attended the grand lodge of Knights of Pythiae.
Biddy Bishop announces Al Neill the famed California middleweight and Tommy Tracey will box in Seattle on May 2. Neill trains in California and Seattle, praises local outdoor runs and bicycle-path workouts while planning finishing touches for the bout.
Both favorable and the managers praise the run of the show. Cal and Mc Kee now hold the deciding vote. Ticket sales began at the Seattle theater this morning and there was a rush for seats, with indications pointing to a packed house.
By the arrival of the Umatilla from San Francisco yesterday Seattle received 28 new residents seeking cooler Puget Sound weather and a respite from California heat.
In Justice Cann's court yesterday the case of Mr and Mrs Chas Myers versus Northern Pacific railroad was heard. Myers seeks damages for a cow valued at 100 dollars allegedly run over by a train.
At Athletic Park tomorrow at 10 o'clock the Woodmen of the World and the White Knights will face off in a contest described as a clone game due to the strength of both teams.
The body of David Reynolds, a local farmer and miner, was found two miles from Schenectady with his heel crushed. Police investigate as a homicide tied to a gold theft motive. Witnesses report a possible assault near the farm and a note of unrest in the region.
Rear Admiral Melville, freshly returned from inspecting the Bremerton Naval station, advocates adding 17 000 000 for improvements beyond the drydock budget. He praises the station location as optimal and recalls his Arctic rescue as Jeanette’s chief engineer. Melville now leads United States navy engineering, their Bremerton plan carrying weight with coal reef officials?
Dr. WH Martin, due to his wife's illness, has departed with his spouse for an extended European journey. They will travel from Toronto and visit portions of Europe and the Nile region, staying away for a few weeks.
New York May 26 A conference is held by representatives of metal product manufacturers from New England New Jersey and New York to find fast resolution to the machinists strike. Also notices Lake Washington flyer Btr. Cyrene sails every 30 minutes from 1 to 6 p.m.
The congregation dedicated a new mission tent at Terry Avenue and Virginia Street last Sunday. Services ran Sunday afternoon and daily meetings follow, with Great Northern Railway offering return tickets to Buffalo on any route.
Round trip tickets are offered by Great Northern railway for travel to Buffalo route. Tickets priced at six dollars cover the return journey.
The report notes Tommy Tracey from The Dalles set to arrive in Seattle Monday in good condition. He matches Neil on weight and height, with both expected to weigh near even at ringside. Two preliminaries are planned featuring local fighters, plus an evening of solid sport.
Bayard Veilier notes novelty in Seattle with Henry Arthur Jones The Masqueraders at Grand Opera House and James Ward Ten Nights In a Bar Nothing at Third Avenue. Frawley company extended to June 15 for a 10 week run. Kneisel Quartette to perform Monday night for the Ladies Musical Club. Ward brings a revised Ten Nights and Mrs Carrie Nation appears in the saloon scene. Moving pictures at Searchlight No. 1905% Second Avenue all week with The Tribulation of a Hack-driver and A Fight to Finish among features.
Henry Miller and Viola Allen star in The Masqueraders a tale of a high minded gentleman loving the wife of another man. Frawley plays Remon the dreamer while Miss Alice Johnson showcases her talent as Dulcie in this road tested production enjoyed since its New York debut.
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