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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1901
Page
3
The World reports a growing money trust in New York as six interests absorb 85 percent of deposits, about $1 billion, into linked firms including New York Life, Mutual Life, Equitable Life, Standard Oil, J P Morgan Co, and C W Morse.
Duncan Cree appeals an on board license issue as Pacific Inspector John Birmingham presides over a lengthy session. Evidence focuses on boiler conditions and coal quality aboard the Garonne with testimony from Frank Waterhouse pagent Hilts and local firemen.
Dr J E Crichton testified from his Collins block office after hearing two sounds like blows and shots, seeing a figure in Guy's estate. Detective Lane recalled a pretrial talk on shotguns with Meredith and others, while Powers described handling a rifle with Meredith. police leaders Sullivan and Willard discussed sawed off guns and past threats, including a remark by Meredith about killing someone.
Jesuit service examinations begin December 3 in the city for posts including supervising architect and master foreman of laborers. Competitive exams at the Navy Yard will fill roles such as master reactiveist and shipyard lead man. Applications are available from the Navy Yard office. An ex convict was questioned by detectives Byrnes and Fon last night.
The Ballard Democrats named Seth Chandler for council and A F Mie as opponent with 164 votes to 36 for Burgess. The full ticket includes Andrew Neilson Francis Frazier and others. The platform supports city improvements, railway extension, and street franchise while opposing land sale and water board actions.
Fragmentary text mentions Atkinson and an event today with references to Seattle and a phone item. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Yesterday's late testimony featured business men near the vicinity claiming they heard five shots. Witnesses including Congreve Taggart Con Greve and others placed themselves near Guy's store and the paper merchandise table as the shooting occurred.
The collier Pleiades under Capt. Smith finishes loading at the Pacific canal bunkers and departs for San Francisco. A heavy demand from California's metropolis for fuel strained local bunkers yesterday.
Stewart Brinley promotes an Alaska Mail and Steamship Co. plan to run a line between this city and Lynn Canal independent of the Alaska Steamship Association. Skagway chamber of commerce supports Brinley with a deck location and dock, while shipments delay coal arrivals and the overdue City of Beattie postpones calling date.
Daniela accused of embezzling 9560 of Carsten Bros meat merchants funds at Dawson is on trial before U.S. Commissioner Kiefer this afternoon on a fugitive from justice charge. If found guilty he faces extradition to British authorities in Beatle to answer the embezzlement charge.
The Sutherland Mill Co plans a four thousand dollar sawmill on Lake avenue near the machinery works. It aims to be operational by January. Theo Wilts, a clerk at Going Northrup store on First avenue, was fined by Judge George for selling firearms to a 15 year old boy, Robert Rowk.
Daily financial rundown shows clearings totaling 755 with a minor entry of 337.56 and balances recorded at 120860.12. Mentions Fayetock Inter-State Fisheries Co and Kil bourne & Clark Co with address at 15 Becond Ave. References Spinning for vehicle repair and gas and electric fixtures. May reflect archival business notices.
Early morning three cornered brawl erupts among Sasaki Akira and Ikiyou. Police station and Detective Hubbard respond as the principals are lodged. Hubbard returns with all three in custody after the rain delayed the fight.
W M Simmons who surrendered to Victor police Saturday night was rearrested today by Detective Frank Kennedy and placed on a train toward Teller County Colorado. Earlier reports indicated Beattie police sought him but were false. The deputy sheriff from Teller County requested his capture.
Two new cases of scarlet fever were reported to the health department today. One case is at 102 Second Avenue West and the other on Fifteenth Avenue West, Interbay.
A hospital charity report notes daily aid to indigent patients at Providence and Seattle General hospitals. Frederick and Nelson donated $440 to each, boosting funds for hospital expenses and support for needy invalids amid limited patient capacity.
Fire operators were dispatched at 11 oclock last night to extinguish a blaze reported as a rubibed fire on Second Avenue South. The incident description is unclear, but responders contained the flames and no injuries are reported.
Detective Jack Harek arrested John Kase late that afternoon on a warrant issued by Justice Cain's court charging him with marvelous destruction of property.
At Saturday meeting the board will open bids for sidewalk and paving work. The Yakima street project runs along Yakima face and Yakima avenue from Jearborma Street to tet 1 block 4 in Haxter's addition, and replanking Madison Street from the Madison Street bridge to Laurel Shade avenue.
The Newsboys union plans a masked ball at the Armory on Saturday evening, November. Committees will handle details for a top event. A Thanksgiving line is promised with door prizes, costumes, cake walk, and waltzing prizes funded by local merchants.
William Werner Thos Turns and J Jones arrested by Officers Wilkes and Lesring as vagrants this morning. Geo Pocket a navy deserter picked up by Jaber Corning. W Carum in custody on the charge of carrying concealed weapons.
The chamber of commerce committee on city affairs will discuss the new city hall proposition in the afternoon session. It is expected the committee will make recommendations at tomorrow's chamber meeting.
California oranges expected to feature markets while early samples appear on the avenue. Prices for fruits and vegetables vary with items like grapes, pomegranates, cranberries, and onions listed with fluctuating quotes. Judge William H. Brinker relocates his law office to 617 Pacific block after returning from Nome.
Saturday night marks the final Harvest Sale of the year with sensational prices advertised to attract buyers. Peterson's qualities are highlighted as satisfactory, and the figures are said to prove the startling nature of the sale.
Textile items including 2 inch all wool shark skin, 4 inch wide imported Cheviots for skirts and tailoring, 27 inch black taffeta silk, 1285 inch peau de soie silk, and various vesting fabrics. Notes mention rich weaves, color shades, and sale values with harvest pricing cues.
A newspaper blurb touts an expansive harvest sale with extensive stock across departments including dress goods and fabrics. The notice highlights varied cloths and surprising selections aimed at shoppers seeking broad choices.
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