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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1901

Page

4

Johnson Takes a Star Role and Misses Out

A clash erupted yesterday evening between foreman Johnson of Seattle Machine Works and union machinists. About 100 strikers gathered outside a shop as Johnson and his men left Pioneer Square. An altercation ensued with police escorting Johnson away, angering him while he claimed protest against threatening striker behavior. The incident added a new union member to the group.

Seattle Machine Works Foreman Johnson Seattle Machine Works Fj Star Boon Johnson

Bremerton Votes to Incorporate as Fourth Class City

Bremerton voters approve incorporation by 167 to 17 in a citywide ballot. Elected officers include Mayor A. L. Croxton, Treasurer M. J. Holt, and council members L. Gibboney G A. King G L A P Stires and F C Wool.

Bremerton A. L. Croxton M. J. Holt

Northern Pacific Trip to Yakima Fair Cites Busy Jewels

The Northern Pacific carries members to the Yakima fair for three days. Brightest jewels of the tenderloin, representing many district vocations, have traveled to swap some experience for rural cash.

Six Months Chain Gang Sentence For Shoplifter

James Logan an alleged shoplifter receives six months in the chain gang from Judge George for vagrancy. He and Charles Lambert were arrested by Officer Tripp after Logan stole a coat in Bon Marche and fled with a clerk Tugbele pursuing. Lambert was later arrested as an accomplice but released yesterday. Police say this class of shoplifters operates systematically in the city.

James Logan George Logan Chas. Lambert Tripp Bon Marche Tugbele Wa Street Lambert

Judge George Seeks Salary Restoration After Finance Row

Police Judge George and the city council finance committee plan a Thursday night consultation over his cut salary. The panel cut the pay for alleged disagreements over how illicit liquor cases are handled in lakeside parks, with fines previously ranging from 25 to 100 dollars. Both sides expect a clear understanding to reinstate the salary, amid claims of a scheduling misunderstanding during incumbency.

George

County Officials Baseball Team to Meet State Officials in Olympia

The county officials baseball team will play the state officials on Saturday at Olympia. A dance will follow in the evening hosted by the Olympia team. The King county squad with many friends will depart for Olympia at 9 a m Saturday.

Olympia King County

Diller Hotel Interior Re modeling Underway

A gang of workmen began repairs at the Diller Hotel this morning. Workers will install a new elevator and floor on the main level and relocate hotel offices. New carpets will be laid and rooms renovated as part of the remodeling.

Diller

Retail Clerks Ball Set for October 15 at Ranke Hall

The Retail Clerks' Union announces its third annual ball to be held at Ranke Hall on Tuesday October 15. Arrangements are led by committee members J. P. Griffin W. J. Akers Henry Loeb and A. W. Tenny.

Retail Clerks’ Union Ranke Hall J. P. Griffin W. J. Akers Henry Loeb A. W. Tenny Uae

Renton Hill Improvement Club to Meet at Mor School House

The Renton Hill Improvement Club will hold its regular meeting at the Mor school house. Reports from committees will cover several proposed improvements.

Renton Hill

Board approves last month’s pay

Yesterday the board of trustees met and approved the salary for the previous month. The minutes show no other business was conducted.

4Une

Jail Wall Demolition Starts. Sheriff Posts Guards

Contractors began yesterday tearing down the east wall of the jail north section. Sheriff Cudihee orders a guard of three deputies around the clock in the affected area as work continues. The Wisconsin is in the drydock. Don't fail to see it.

Cudihee Wisconsin

Judge sentences Logan for six months in theft case

In court yesterday Logan’s actions marked him as an experienced criminal. Judge George found the incriminating evidence sufficient, and Logan received a six months sentence for the theft.

Logan George

Secret Service Captain Heads to Butte for Counterfeit Hearings

Capt Bell, head of the United States secret service in the northwest with headquarters in Seattle, departs tonight for Butte where several major counterfeit cases are set for hearing during the coming week.

Capt. Bell United States Secret Service Northwest Seattle Butte

Local dispute leads to arrests on her avenue

William Edgar Dan Gallagher and Dan Kiehl were arrested last evening for engaging in a fight on her avenue. Officials cite labor matters as a probable cause. Kilbourne Clark Co. advertises gas and electric fixtures at 815 Second Ave.

William Edgar Dan Gallagher Dan Kiehl Kilbourne & Clark Co Second Ave

Bank Teller McKeracher Is Charged With Embezzlement

Donald W. McKeracher former paying teller of the Beattie National bank is jailed awaiting preliminary trial on a charge of embezzling 2100 dollars. United States Commissioner Kiefer issued the warrant and A W Andrews bank president filed the complaint. The embezzlement dates to last March with the shortage later covered by a surety company. A preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow at 11.

Donald W. McKeracher Beattie National Bank McKeracher United States Kiefer Ke, W. Andrews New York J. W. McCrary Alaska McCrary Alsp Heracher United Kelfer

Woman Sues City Over Tide Flats Fall Injury

Kate Baker of Third Avenue South sues the city for 10300 dollars claiming her home over tide flats was raised twenty feet and a missing street board left an uncovered hole. She alleges the fall from her back door broke her left leg at the knee and ankle, causing permanent crippling.

Kate Baker Third Avenue South

Pickpocket Arrestee in Washington Street Lodging House

May Picked His Pocket May Moore, an inmate of a Washington street lodging house, was arrested and confined in the city jail last night on complaint of John Nelson of Kent. Nelson alleges Moore picked his pockets of $20 in a room over the Mint saloon. The Wisconsin is in the drydock.

May Moore Washington Street John Nelson Kent Nelson Moore Mint

Port Orchard Event Tonight At Inland Flyer Hall

Ball tonight at the port yard in Port Orchard, admission details unclear. Readable text notes a Thursday eve gathering at an inland flyer venue with pets involved.

Er Hall Pike Atrest Port Orchard Athion Fiyer

University Opens with Formal Exercises at Denny Hall

The State University held its morning opening at 10 o'clock in Denny hall with a full house of students and faculty. The program featured addresses by Jennie Ludden, W. P. Graves, Maud Gruwell, and W. T. Sands, plus remarks by Coach C A Wright and an alumni award. Registration numbers reached about one hundred new students, with mandatory personal examinations by a faculty committee slowing the process.

The State University Denny Hall Bong Misa Jennie Ludden Addrewa F. PP. Graves Piona Solo Welcoted Maud Gruwell W. T. Sands Annodated C. A. Wright Tereesescceess Marton Edwards Carrie Raser Frank R. Cooper

Four Years in Walla Walla for Attempted Murder

Joseph Parsco was yesterday sentenced by Judge Emory to four years in the penitentiary for an attempted murder of Louise Duboise in August. It was described as a tenderloin affair.

Joseph Parsco Emory Louise Duboise

Puget Sound Presbytery Second Day Sessions Report

The Puget Sound Presbytery held its second day in Calvary Presbyterian Church. Committees announced church reorganizations at Brighton Beach and Lane Street, installed Rev. T. E. Smith as Port Townsend pastor, and noted funds raised for Whitworth College. The third and final session was scheduled for Calvary Church in Port Orchard and Island Printer sections.

Puget Sound Calvary Presbyterian Church Brighton Beach T. E. Smith Port Townsend Whitworth College Lane Street Calvary Church

Post Office Name Change at Duwamish to Georgetown

Residents petitioned the department to rename the Duwamish post office Georgetown. The change was approved yesterday in response to the request from local residents.

Duwamish Georgetown

Florence Crittenden Home Trustees Report

At the annual meeting the matron and treasurer presented reports. Forty four girls cared for, sixteen remaining, thirteen babies born, five girls married. Treasurer shows 1666.62 receipts vs 1498.13 expenses, balance 166.21. Several trustees retired and new ones elected. Next Tuesday meeting to elect officers. Also notes about the Tampico steamer discharge and upcoming Meteor arrival. Five men with teams and scrapers listed. Oregon to-morrow featured.

Florence Crittenden Home Mra N. N. Rogers Mra. Lathrop Mra. Lawrence Dr. Thwing Mra. Rogers Mra. Wood Ee Nev A. BE. Burrows

Diodine Sets Northwest Trotting Record at Fair Track

The mare Diodine owned by D L M Shanks trotted three straight heats 2.10, 2.11, 2.11 at the Washington state fair track, cutting a second from the Northwest record and winning the $1000 purse. L Diller, hotel proprietor and former city councilman, has shown notable improvement after illness.

North Yakima Wash Diodine DL. M. Shanks Northwest

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