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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
3
The testimony details a dispute between Longenbaugh and Muir over an alleged affair with Mrs Muir. A confrontation at a New York hotel led to Longenbaugh drawing a pistol and a bullet injuring Muir, with defense contesting motives and circumstances.
A Mass City man involved with Seattle Machine Work issues received a letter from F A secretary of the Meta association. The note admitted a strike was pending but planned settlement.
Erickson the milk dealer was found guilty in police court of adulterated milk and is to face trial in the superior court before Judge Grif A this afternoon.
A court attachment valued at 2421 Revenue area after Norrington Pierson holdings, tied to an alleged debt with the Merchants' association. Baker and Richards claim control to manage the ongoing business while proceeding with the lien or seizure.
A Den ect co driver John Thompson was seriously hurt in a runaway accident near the foot of Weller wheel at Fourth avenue. Kit 2nt and Bearss were badly cut and both were taken to the hospital.
The Cottage City with 240 passengers and 400000 in treasure plus 100 cases of salmon arrived in Skagway at 11 am after a September 29 voyage from the port. The Charles Nelson tied up at 1 pm with 54 mostly cannery employees aboard and a cargo of 2100 salmon cages and 200 tons of concentrates. The salmon season ends as canneries close. notable passengers included Judge M G Munty and U S customs officer A Walker.
Eight month old Kate Morris died at Brighton Beach last evening as no doctor attended. Coroner Hoye was notified.
The Meteor is loading 2,000 tons of cargo including Tampico goods and grain and will depart for Honolulu around October 6 after two weeks of repairs to the steering. A three foot turtle named Pansel, captured near the Equator, resides in a large vat aboard and is a sailors' favorite. The Tampico and Eureka also await cargoes of 3,000 and 2,800 tons respectively, with the Eureka expected in port within a week.
The big United States transport Dix, Capt. Walton, arrived this morning from San Francisco after a cargoless voyage starting September 8. She tied up at the Arlington dock to load 10,000 tons of hay for Honolulu and was to sail around October HM. Capt. Sternberg commands and Capt. Walton acts as navigating officer. The Dix, once the Samoa and later a Pacific mail liner Algoa, has visited this harbor before.
The Seattle Tacoma ferry race intensifies as steamers Pentinel and Dauntless compete with near identical schedules. A 19 cent fare was logged today and one boat offered free passage to block competition. The duration of the rival ry battle remains unclear.
The county commissioners appointed W. F. Babcock H. S. Madison T. P. Shorey and H. F. E. Turner to serve on the county board of education until March 1905. The county superintendent serves as member and chairman ex officio.
Poultry activity shows improvement as demand remains light. Fresh green fruit prices vary widely with lemons, apples, and berries quoted across a broad range. Meat and provisions hold steady with usual regional pricing, while melons and vegetables remain available at low to moderate costs.
County commissioners entered a contract with Puget and Bridge and Dredging Co for the Spokane avenue Duwamish river bridge. The project, once enjoined by rivals, faces appeal to the supreme court but no supersede bond exists. Prosecuting Attorney Fulton advises the work may proceed.
Health Officer Carroll reports 77 deaths in Seattle last month with 2 from scarlet fever and 1 from diphtheria. There were 89 births. Carroll and assistant Dr. Ludwig handled about 120 office calls and similar outside inquiries. A. N. Springer, returning from the Sons of Herman convention in San Antonio, notes the next national gathering will be in Seattle in 1905.
The Meteor, second Globe line vessel, tied up at Vesler dock at o o'clock this morning. Built in Toledo, Ohio, the lake collier weighs 2400 tons, 400 more than the Tam pilee, sailing from Baltimore to Seattle on its maiden run.
Promotes Mutual Life Insurance as the strongest and most progressive company with low rates and high guarantees. Claims historical returns exceed rivals and urges contact with local agents for rates and information. Mentions Sherwood Gilleapy as general agent in Seattle. Brief history of the Mutual Life. Money doubled in buying Interstate Fisheries stock, Greyhound dock.
Albert Dickinson testified that two Van Buren boys resisted removal from reserved seats at the Grand Opera House and that an officer used handcuffs after being struck. Officers Leighton and Ward recounted the melee as witnesses described aggressive conduct from the youths. The hearing paused at 8 16 o clock with the record set to resume next morning.
Two new damage claims are filed against the city. F. M. Sargent seeks 100 dollars for injuries from a fall on a leaning plank at Washington Street and South Avenue. Beattie Transfer Co. seeks 107 dollars for a demolished hack after the vehicle dropped into a defectively constructed roadway at Massachusetts Street and Thirteenth.
Banger sues Northern Railway Co for value of goods allegedly converted. Miranda F Rowe L B Rowe and F L Vena Rowe Maxwell face condemnation case with $110,000 damages claimed. Property at stake lies in the Bellevue avenue extension.
Negotiations in progress could bring a first class lightweight contest to Seattle. Bowden and his protege Dick Case arrived from Nome and seek a match with Peery Queenan, the Chicago heavyweight, a noted drawing card. Case is a local boy and if North reports are true he is a wonder.
The first regular monthly meeting of the Hainier Heights Improvement Club will be held at Oltman’s Hall tomorrow evening.
The file on Della Harris, also known as Mrs. Brown, was returned to Portland last night. Harris is the key witness in the larceny case against Owen Irenaman and Emma Speven who allegedly robbed W. Thorns of 200 dollars at the Northern hotel.
The case centers on Mine Harrie whose testimony could convict the Speven women and a young Hrenan man charged with the crime. Harrie was held on $260 cash bond posted by Thomas, but she vanished. A telegram alerted Port land detectives who arrested Harrie on a southbound train. she is to be brought back to Beattle.
Beattie Mia Beattie and Cornellman Crichton oversee the gift of black draperies used for Mc Kinley mourning on the Mutual Life building. The woolen cashmere material is described as valuable and countly in quality.
Andie Vincent aged 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Vine cent died yesterday afternoon at a focal hospital. The body rests at Honney and Stewart's funeral home pending arrangements.
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