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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
2
The Seattle Star reports the death of missionary Miss Stone and notes railroads across the Northwest forming a community of interests. Citizens in the eastern region watch developments on freight and rate changes with keen interest.
A profile portrays Richard Croker as an Anglophile with strong ties to England. It notes his assets, including a Wantage estate, a private lake, a horse farm at Letcomb Downs, and lavish spending across the ocean. The piece suggests he might relocate permanently to Britain.
Charles Sts. Mey obtained a divorce from his wife on statutory grounds. He claimed the wife lived in Los Angeles where she joined a man named Chesnaye after returning to London unexpectedly and being found at a hotel with him.
Dr. F. M. Carroll of the city health department condemns several physicians for rushing fumigation of contagious cases and endangering others. He says cases are prepared and quarantined improperly to accommodate impatient patients. He personally inspects and requires fumigation only after patients are out of danger.
A United States Commissioner and British officials pursued 20 days to secure evidence from Dawson to justify Daniel's continued detention. Daniel has been held for weeks as measures aim to obtain proof of his alleged acts and connection to the telegraph system. Vice Consul Bernard Petty stated he has sought evidence to support Daniel's detention and has indicated cooperation with authorities.
A. Herr reported losing $160 yesterday afternoon near the Second Avenue and Cherry Street corner. The sum included five $20 gold pieces and the rest in paper money. a reward is offered for recovery. Herr believes the money slipped through a hole in his pocket.
Lodge Notes report flattle Aerie No 1 Fraternal Order of Eagles initiated eighteen tes and received about 40 new applications. Plans include the annual ball on 6 and a Thanks social on Thursday Nov 28. Committee members J M Simonson H A Beck Mitchell and A K Partridge are organizing the program with Grand Worthy Warden del Cary Smith expected to attend. An elaborate invitation is at printers for next Sunday's season. A new aerie of the Fraternal Order
News from Berlin reports failed reconciliation efforts between the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Hesse, grandchildren of Queen Victoria, who have been estranged since 1895. A divorce settlement is being arranged.
Members of Seattle Aerie No. 1 plan attendance for the ceremony in Port Townsend tomorrow evening. Special rates to Mat tie on the Yealer wharf train and return aboard the Alice Gertrude. New aeelic candidates prepare entertainments as Buzzards become Eagles. Order of Golden Belts to switch to new choice Friday night. Rumor says the candidate is a thoroughbred Kentuckian.
Black Diamond coal miner Thomas Edwards was struck by a piece of equipment yesterday and rushed to Providence Hospital. Edwards is reported to be recovering from paralysis of the lower limbs.
Mrs William T Mites hosts an informal dancing party at 1 Fourth Avenue FP C Terry presents an art talk at Mrs C D Stimson home Minor Avenue and Seneca Street. L Allegro club dances at Little's hall next Wednesday. Vif club hosts a social hop at Little's hall next Tuesday. Lenore McGrath hosts a farewell card party at 2123 h Avenue with about nine guests. Miss Louise Nichols hosts an informal dance at Mrs Haller s Minor Avenue. Margaret Kimball invites for a Queen Anne club house dance next Monday in honor of Miss Simmons of Milwaukee. Pearl Stoops 16th birthday surprise party at 824 Seventh Avenue with twenty five guests.
Professor J M Knox founder of Mental Science in the Northwest will tour the United States to raise funds for a Mental Science college in Seattle. He has just completed a term of classes at Victoria British Columbia where graduation exercises were well attended and drew interest.
Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society hosted a Greek symposium with music. Thirteen authors and members participated. Local performers included Miss Margaret Ashworth Niblett on piano, Mrs Florence Baker soprano, Mr Thomas Hixson violin, and Mr Clay Wilson bass.
Frank A. Marshall aged 29 died at Providence hospital last night. The body is at Nney & Stewart's Ladies Furs made and repaired Co. C. Berg 1918 Third Ave.
Lexington, Nov 14. Delegates at the State Federation of Labor grew unruly over Col W P Breckenridge's welcome remarks urging union restraint on strikes and insisting workers must join unions or lose jobs. The session adopted resolutions denouncing his comments and expelled C Fleming. A.J.J. O'Brien walked out, and Blue Grass Typographical Union endorsed his action and withdrew from the federation.
City of Seattle officers report final closing of Yukon navigation for the season. The Ora was last to reach Dawson on Nov 11 after an 11 day voyage with 273 passengers. Nora and Flora departed Nov 1, leaving many travelers delayed by the Topeka accident and stuck in Skagway. Cargo on the Seattle totaled 300 tons of canned salmon and halibut.
In Dawson on November 6 the firm Chute & Willis set wages at 80 dollars per month plus board for mining on the creek. They say the pay is steady, attract workers, and will yield more work this winter than before.
Charles Brown pleaded guilty to horse stealing after being arraigned by Judge Griffin. The case stemmed from Brown and Andrew Johnson stealing a horse at Renton and taking it to Eflensburg where they were captured. Johnson had earlier been convicted of land larceny by a jury. Brown chose to plead guilty to avoid maximum penalties.
M. D. Pease Johnson Co at 1107 Second Ave reports arrival from New York of Ladies Walking Suit Skirts Cloaks and French Flannel. They announce a special sale on Pattern Hats priced at 3.50 4.50 and 5.00. Coal wood Seattle Fuel Co offers services.
A collage of early 20th century classified items including cloth dyeing and tailoring prices at a Third Avenue shop, medical and professional listings from Burke and Chapin buildings, mechanical engineers and other trades, plus bold promos for butter eggs cheese and dairy products from The Cow Butter Store on Second Ave. Also included are ads for heaters second-hand, oil and gasoline suppliers, ambulance services, real estate marketing via a telegraph-ready agency, and local hardware and wire works.
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