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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1901
Page
3
Sheriff Whitford hunts F N Handy who escaped from the county jail with Nellie Handy and EB Frankileton charged in the escape. A $250 reward is offered as guards keep watch and inquiries pour in along the coast.
In Washington on Nov 6 Judge Advocate Hanna presents arguments in the Schiff court of inquiry. He offers one explanation of the retro provement as stated by Schiff noting the coal supply inadequacy as a key factor.
York November 6 President Roosevelt left Oyster Bay to cast his vote earlier today. He traveled with minimal entourage and expected to return by evening amid local campaign activity and public interest in the balloting results.
A suspect named Hubbard or a similar surname faced a preliminary hearing after being bound over in a $100 bond to answer in superior court. The case concerns entry into the home of J Lindecy at 1407 Seventh Avenue during a recent intrusion.
In the court Andrews was discharged this morning by Judge Bet on a writ of habeas corpus after being held a day since the filing of the information without a trial. The case involves a man named Volmer and a large sum of money tied to an investment in Alaska. Brewington sues T Brewington for divorce on the grounds of desertion. Tonight and tomorrow expect showers and high winds.
The long court session featured repeated challenges and defenses. Jurors and alternates were questioned as witnesses and attorneys debated peremptory challenges while several local residents from Seattle, Halland, and Falls City testified or were excused for cause.
Isaac F. Bickford aged 67 died at 1603 Twentieth avenue this morning. Bonney and Stewart have charge of the body. He is survived by a widow and two sons Dr. R. Bickford and Arthur F. Bickford.
C. D. Stimson today secured a permit to erect a one story brick store at 1321 to 1235 First Avenue. Estimated project cost is $16,000 and the permit value is $10,000.
G M Riley of Harris on street and Western avenue reported to police that his sloop and its tender were stolen Saturday night from the foot of Harrison street.
Receiver A Forticula reports in the case of Abe Meyer vs Seattle Harhess and Saddlery Co that the defendant's property sold for 20 580 7 after deducting attorneys and fees 18 500 remains to be distributed to creditors in accordance with the order.
A school building was burned to the ground in a rapid incident. Authorities report four injuries and ongoing investigations as firefighters battle the blaze and secure the site. Local officials vow a full review of safety measures and response times.
See Yout and Oki Pack, held for deportation to China, argued they were born in the country and had returned to China for education. Before Judge Hanford they showed little knowledge of America, with Oki Pack recalling a rail trip from Seattle to Vancouver in 1887, a time when railways did not exist. They will be sent back to China.
Estimates from Nome and Klondike districts place total gold production at 30 million dollars for the 1901 season. The Klondike yields about 24.1 million, Nome about 4.5 million, and all other districts together around 2 million, with wide regional variations across camps including Candle Creek, Gold Run, Ophir, and Valdez.
The council introduced an ordinance to shift water rent payments from monthly to quarterly to save about $4500 yearly in salaries and stationery. The water office would collect rents for six weeks each quarter starting January April July and October, with a 50 cent penalty for late payments and monthly meter rates unchanged.
The funeral for Leonard Diller took place at Fike Hall Cotman block at 1 pm with services by Fuseka lodge No 2 F and A M. The body lay in state from 9 am. Beattie chapter No 21 A M Seattle council No 6 PR. 8 M and Seattle commandery No 2 KT escorted the casket. City council members attended along with many friends of the pioneer hotelman. Elaborate floral displays numbered among the offerings.
Thirty three of fifty five street projects in Seattle exceed time limits and risk per diem penalties. Contractors cite brick sewer pipe and labor shortages while city officials demand solid excuses for extensions. The asphalt lag behind concrete due to limited rollers and crews, with a three month extension sought on the first hill. Street committee head Muldoon vows extensions only for strong reasons.
Margaret Eyres died in Tacoma with body at Beattle Undertaking. Charles Reid funeral held at Butterworths chapel at 10:20 this morning. L. Cushman, 53, saw filer, died at Providence hospital from mill injuries, survived by widow and son. Umbrellas sold by Shamek, 1221 Ist, formerly with Bon Marche.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Hose Mullany a longtime city pioneer who passed away at 216 Third Avenue. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Collings Sherman Foley and other local trustees.
Daniel accused of embezzling $20,000 from Bartsch & Co. meat dewers at Dawson will have a hearing before U.S. Commissioner Klefer later this afternoon. Case involves alleged crime of embezzlement and official proceedings.
A suspect, Come Mitesioner Kiefer, faces trial on a fugitive charge on Canadian soil. Daniela, detained by local police, arrived from Portland via Nome two weeks ago. He traveled overland from Danton to Nome. Carstena from Beattie had interests in Bartach & Co.
Miss Martha Erickson daughter of Patroman Parr of the Heatth police force died early morning at 9646 Wallingford avenue Fremont She came to Fremont from San Bernardino California on September 1 seeking relief from an internal cancerous growth Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow at 3 p.m under Butterworth Bona funeral directors
Rumor spread in hotel circles that Hotels Beattie and Stevens corporation led by W. E. Stevens had disbanded. Secretary J. A. Gould denied the claim saying a temporary clerical swap due to illness caused the rumor. He stressed no dissolution occurred and he would have been informed otherwise.
Lillian A. Jones against Charles H. Jones ends with an amicable division of property and a decree of divorce to the wife. Mrs. Jones accuses her husband of living with Lela Flyer and presenting her as his wife. she is now at liberty to pursue any further action if he wishes.
At a Beattie Humane Society gathering at Rainier Grand Mrs Lawrence Gronlund Dr Hubbard and J P Parker were appointed to start a state humane society. Special Officer Midgways October report noted ten lame horses treated four destroyed and many complaints remedied. A lecture series opens tonight at First M E church with Prof Trevor Kincaid of the University of Washington speaking on Man and Nature.
Travel timetable excerpt covers Northern Pacific routes with Seattle Portland and Tacoma connections, ferry links to Gray’s Harbor, Whatcom and Mt Vernon, and Oceanic Canadian Pacific Vancouver Overland options. It lists trains, departure times, arrivals, and interchange points with Pacific coast routes.
Oranges and bananas lead a market feature with good condition and brisk sales. Pears apples grapefruit join the fruit display while vegetables like tomatoes onions squashes cauliflower lettuce celery and potatoes are plentiful. Butter and eggs show no change today.
A dense list of produce and meat prices reads like a market ledger. Lemona and assorted fruits show wide per box and per ton rates. fresh vegetables, dairy, and poultry prices cover Washington and Eastern regions with numerous per unit quotes.
The next Theal civil service examinations will begin November 19. Applications must be received at City Hall by November 14. When buying articles advertised in this paper, speak of the Star.
Kit C. Dodson a school teacher near Fuzzville was arrested on a warrant by Assistant U S Attorney Cushman. He is accused of embezzling 908 dollars while at Fisk Missouri and has been on the run since February 1909. An indictment was returned earlier by a federal grand jury in Missouri. Deputy Marshal Stringer made the arrest.
A small fire near a boiler at the Lilly-Bogardus Flour Mill at the foot of Main street occurred in the morning and was put out by the chemical engine. The loss was nominal.
The police license and revenue committee has refused liquor licenses for James Smith at Terry Avenue and Harrison Street and for Paul F. Glaser at Milwaukee and Elliott Avenue.
The local board of health will convene at 6 o clock this evening in the office of its president Dr Gibson in the Batley building to discuss contagious disease. The steamship City of Puebla departed at 2 p m for San Francisco with a full cargo and 275 passengers. 215 of them sailed from this city. The Walla Walla is due in tonight.
Returned Gertrude Myren the celebrated clairvoyant is permanently located at 18 Let Ave over the Royal Restaurant in Seattle. She offers guidance on business finances domestic trouble and happiness with unerring accuracy and accepts no pay. Daily hours 10 am to 8 pm.
The Dirigo sails with 76 000 feet of lumber for Quadra canneries and 200 tons of merchandise for Peters burg Ketchikan and Wrangel while passenger bookings proceed. The Egbert’s departure is delayed to November for unfinished repairs and cargo loading. The Prescott’s transfer to the British flag is blocked by unclear title and Canadian customs. the KE Wood will be towed to Vancouver for repairs after being ashore on Smith Island.
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