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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
4
In the case of Sadie Donovan versus Wilfred Lawrie the plaintiff demands a bill of particulars and details on where when and how he learned she is a sporting woman or has been excluded from any arena for her statements. The suit seeks precise information about the defendant s knowledge and actions.
Police court fines exceed six thousand dollars by noon this month, tripling last month’s take. A surge in gambling and slot-machine fines drives the increase, with 85 arrests this month and 793 last month. Revenue includes Lake Washington blind fines totaling 350 dollars.
In Washington the senate sees a sharp exchange between Spooner and Hoar during the Philippines bill debate. The question of who constitutes a people is argued as Spooner challenges Hoar over the definition of conglomerate races and tribes and the legitimacy of colonial governance.
Five divorces were granted as husbands were alleged to have deserted their wives. Ragneideer Shepard was granted divorce from Speers J Shephard. Katherine Spriegal separated from Leonard Spriegal. Happy Arcula Head from Alden Head was granted a decree. Harriet Wall was divorced from Veritas Wall.
Two steamships, the Centennial and the Kimball, sail for Nome with dozens of passengers and large freight. The Kimball carries about 10 passengers and 1,500 tons of general freight including horses and hydraulic machinery. The Centennial also takes cargo and personnel, with plans to depart tonight, while additional ships and crews trend toward Nome and surrounding mining districts.
Today's clearings reached $465,029.23 with balances of $42,275.98. Monthly clearings totaled $13,78%,506.40 compared to last year, showing a gain of over $3.5 million. Week’s clearings were $2,258,554.58 versus $2,226,408.96 a year ago.
Mrs Jane Steves sobbed in court detailing her husband’s threats to kill and brain blowout. Bystanders noted the clash may stem from cultural misunderstanding as the couple’s son described his father’s coarse language. Steves, a Kenton miner, is the ex husband.
In Whatcom on May 31 the preliminary hearing for Jack Harrigan and Bud Cox, two ex-convicts accused of holding up a Fairhaven saloon on Sunday night, took place. Both suspects were positively identified and bound over to the superior court for trial. United States Attorney Frye led the prosecution.
Panic at St. Vincent subsides as Souffriere eruption lessens. Despite ongoing threats, authorities report the danger diminishing. Five hundred natives depart to Guadalupe as evacuees flee the area.
Edward H. Guest died at Providence hospital from alcoholism after a long drinking bout. A 55 year old skilled saw maker, he wandered the foot of Washington street nude Thursday morning. He had worked for Fox Saw Works in the city and for many years with Disston Saw Works of Philadelphia. his relatives reside there.
Tonight and Sunday remain cloudy with showers tonight and brisk winds from the northwest to southwest. For Sunday amusements, refer to the Port Orchard Route advertisement on page 2.
Charles Sanderson, a lone mariner who sailed a 271 foot open boat from Nome to Seattle, faced drunkenness charges in the police court. He told of his perilous voyage and privations and was discharged with freedom granted after his testimony.
Rev Albert Graner of Stafford Oregon assumes leadership of the German Baptist church effort in Beattle. He will deliver his opening sermon at 3 pm tomorrow at the First Baptist church on Fourth avenue and James street, with Rev Kiener of Tacoma and other ministers present to welcome him.
Estimates filed by the engineer's office set the Fleet avenue south water main cost at 29100 dollars with 3000 dollars city payment and the remainder by property owners. The 16 inch diameter line will narrow to 12 inches later and span several blocks.
Whatcom May 31 The trial of St John-Dis charged with wrecking the Scandinavian-American bank comes up Monday in the Whatcom Superior Court under the special to the Star.
The board of bile works rejected all bids for the Marion block between Firet and Western avenues. Bids will be readvertised and opened in two weeks. Corporation Counsel Gilliam advised contracts need not go to the same bidder, but awards must go to the lowest responsible bidder, risking appeals. T. Ryan & Co. led in construction while Smyth & Howard offered the lowest maintenance rate. board deemed the situation impractical and voided all bids.
Mike Gibbons of Everett appeared at police headquarters this morning to report that while asleep in a chair at the Board of Trade saloon on Second Avenue South his watch was taken.
By noon today the city comptroller reports 1892 bicycle licenses issued and 1190 dog licenses. Dog tags were issued April 16 and bicycle tags April 23. Totals lag behind those of the same date last year.
Decoration Day activities in Bremerton include a parade led by the navy band with veterans from the Spanish War, Woodmen and Eagles, grave decorating at navy yard and Twin City cemeteries, and an afternoon program by school children on Charleston green. Oregon beat Kitsap 12 to 4.
A major blaze gutted the L A Smith building at First avenue south and Jackson Street killing most contents. Losses are estimated around ten thousand dollars or more with tenants reporting heavier sums as damage. Fire raced through upper floors trapping Orval H. Ross who was rescued from a Jackson street window with a rope tossed from a high pole by Fred B. Crabbe. Police Sergeant Mike Powers and City Jailer John Corbett assisted in lowering Ross to safety. Fireman Krumph had a near fall as a hose nozzle slipped until bystander help eased pressure. The fire burned over an hour mostly on the third and fourth floors with water damage on lower levels. Principal tenants include E. J. Bowen Wholesale Weed and Poultry Mfg, American Paper Co, Weideman’s Sops Biies, George C. Rieck Overall Manufacturing Co, and Orient Saloon.
Washington Agricultural College upset by Washington University in Pullman meet. Huntoon and Chestnut win sprints for U of W while Maloney beats Huntoon in 9 yard run. Gardner sets hammer mark and 1 mile relay breaks intercollegiate Washington Oregon Idaho record at 3 minutes 3 seconds.
Y W C A physical culture classes closed their year with an exhibition featuring marching calisthenics dumbbell and wand drills by athletic young women and their director Mrs Shepard. Ladder stretching sewing agonal rope climbing and a fencing match were highlights. The finale included a minuet drill with music by Professor Anderson and solos by Miss Hyde. Mrs Shepard received gifts from the junior and senior classes. Tonight the choral and expression classes present an exhibition led by Miss Mae Elizabeth Stephens.
The conference committee of the Improvement clubs will meet Monday at 4 p m in the chamber of commerce rooms to discuss special business regulating the location of slaughter houses. An outing of Woodmen of the World is planned for Seattle camps to Snoqualmie Falls tomorrow.
Rival Clothing Co reports access to Triumph Tailoring surplus stock via New York buyers at 56 cents on the dollar. The sale promises high quality garments and custom tailoring at about half the usual price attracting Seattle’s best dressers.
The city engineer Moott asks the board of public works to notify Washington Wire Works to vacate the Keeser block at Fifth avenue and Yesterway so the space can be prepared for the engineer's office. He has been seeking a lease for weeks. The letter was referred to chairman Redward of the council committee on public buildings and grounds.
In the MeoNaught mansion near Spring street and Fourth avenue a burglar intruded shortly after 3 a.m. Ed Bates awoke to a shadowy intruder who drew a revolver. Bates fired three shots as the thief fled after pocketing Bates's $15, while other lodgers and Officer Deigh rushed in.
The Bemts Bros Bag Company buys land on the title Nats to erect a three story brick bag factory employing 6 to 20 workers.
The Markets on Western Avenue show demand for strawberries and cherries. California shipments were light with prices rising to 1.76. Hood Rivers and Lake Washington stock traded between 4.0 and 6.50. Next week will see larger lake shipments. Cherries sell around 1.00 to 1.25 per box and asparagus at 1.00 to 1.25 per box. Native peas are 0.07 a pound and new potatoes are selling well.
James A. Tate national secretary of the Prohibition party will speak to Seattle citizens next Monday evening at the Pirot M. B church corner of Third Avenue and Pine Street. He is a leading platform orator and will address University of Washington students in the forenoon and hold Prohibitionist talks in the afternoon followed by an evening meeting with music.
SocialisteCarpenters hall hosts N G Moore to discuss the question How Big Was Alexander in the afternoon. Deputy Corner Wiltale travels to Wellington to investigate the death of Great Northern section foreman Joseph Adams found on the railroad track with no visible wounds. cause unknown.
About eighty thousand dollars has been spent this last winter at Spanaway Lake to create the coast’s most complete pleasure resort. A waterborne dancing pavilion with a 140 by 100 foot floor offers boating bathing and various amusements. A Capital City steamer excursion departs Galbraith dock at 10 30 am reaches Tacoma at 12 30 pm then observation cars head to Spanaway Lake with return steamers at 6 pm and 10 pm Adler’s military band and Phred Excursion orchestra provide free dancing music Beaul Yale and Wolff-American bicycles sell quickly.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Potts express gratitude to friends for kindness after the death of their young son John Edward Potts.
Samuel Hullard an oiler on the steamship Valencia died after being caught on a wharf last Tuesday. His skull was battered. Deputy Coroner Wiltale handled the inquest. the body lies at Dutterworth's morgue. Hullard left a wife and two children in San Francisco. A San Francisco connections note appears in the report along with a local excursion steamship schedule.
The Alaska Central Railway reports rapid survey progress with three parties on site and two more by June 18. Generous funding offers arrive from Boston and Chicago as work advances toward a permanent survey. The venture promises major regional development, with rich mineral, timber, and coal resources and a planned trunk line linking open southern harbors to the Tanana river system. Stock now at 6 dollars cash or 6 dollars 60 cents in four monthly installments, rising to 10 dollars by July 1.
Sunday figures appear in the Port Orchard Toute advertisement with monetary amounts noted for items or services. The snippet references eo 2 and directs readers to consult the ad for exact values.
Classified notice listing contact details for Alaska Central Railway Company with an address at 1408 Second Avenue and phone number 215-16 Denny Eae.
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