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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
3
In San Francisco on an October day the last bishops and deputies debated canon changes. The house of bishops adopted a proposed amendment prohibiting remarriage of anyone who has been divorced, after a lengthy session and marginal readings discussion.
A fragmentary report notes an early morning improvised attack in Griffin tied to William Murphy's murder. Details are unclear but authorities allege first degree charges and an implied IRO motive, with the incident connected to August 24 and a whiskey influence.
Dated June 24 1897 Richardson was committed to the asylum and the petitioner claims the testator was not of sound mind when the will was signed. The will named W F Richardson as executor and was filed for probate April 15 1903. Emeline Moore seeks probate of a prior will dated October 31 1893. George N Moore named as executor. petitioner requests appointment of a suitable personal administrator. Estate valued at about 1250 dollars.
Nome City reports a steamship named Nome City returning without treasure due to engine failure. The vessel reached St Michael after a low pressure cylinder strap tore, forcing a partial voyage back. In Nome the Santa Ana and News awaited, with Santa Ana delayed by boiler issues while destitution in Nome prompts questions on government aid for winter.
Water will be shut off this evening at 6 o'clock on Main street from First avenue south to Fifth avenue south and on Fourth avenue south from Yester way to Main street. Also affected are Second avenue south of Main street and Jackson street from Fourth avenue south to Second avenue south. The outage will likely last through the night due to necessary repair work.
Mrs Menagh and attorneys appeared before Judge Tallman to discuss a $9467 sum once deposited with a career. The money, reportedly belonging to GiGi, was handed to Mrs Menagh on landing in Seattle. She claimed the funds but the judge ordered deposit in court and she offered no other payment.
D Hamm and F Schmits of Hotel Butler have abandoned plans for a large family hotel on Madison Street and Broadway. They secured permits to build five separate residences on that land instead. Each home will cost about 1 and rents will range three to five years. Architect Archa% oversees the project with work to begin after tenant solicitation. The design emphasizes modernization and landscaped grounds, aiming to create a premier residence area in the city.
Bank clearances totaled 721 with a scanning figure of 194 997.06 dollars. The court docket lists Scott Loses and other defendants in multiple actions returning funds to plaintiffs and assigning deed questions to the Western Re- Co case against Langston and family. Probate petitions were filed including one to set aside the will of Charlotte B. Kicham, who died in 1901, with various parties seeking remedies and declarations.
A Florence Crittenton Home board meeting in Railey building room 404 elected officers for the coming year. Lillie Rogers was named president, Mary L. Macdonald vice president, Rev Budiong of Ballard secretary, Pauline Hawkins treasurer.
J C Knapp announces the Hi Henrys Minstrel show to be staged soon at the Seattle theater in advance of the performance.
Indian Joe Greee was fined and ordered to pay costs this afternoon by Justice J George for carrying a concealed weapon.
The British steamer Lancashire from Hiogo is due to arrive this afternoon at a specific hour, expected to dock and discharge cargo.
The steamer Braemar arrived from Tacoma to load 1200 tons of flour at Centennial mill valued about 40,000. The steamer Rainier, Captain Hansen, sails tonight to San Francisco with 200 tons of merchandise and 790000 feet of lumber. A list of Seattle crew and passengers is given for Rainier. The collier will sail tomorrow for San Francisco with a cargo of coal tong.
The Seattle post office report for the quarter ending September 26 shows rising receipts from stamps, second class mail, and box rents totaling 61 460 64 dollars. This is the largest quarterly total in history except for the first quarter of this year, with last year's corresponding quarter at 40 927 44 dollars. The four quarters ending September 20 1901 total 217 649 56 dollars, a record year-long result.
Grinnell council passes a misdemeanor ordinance banning groups of two or more from buying drinks for each other to curb drunkenness. President Crichton signs the act at Monday night’s meeting. Abstract Company appoints I R Belcher secretary and manager, replacing D A McOmber. Belcher’s Seattle title experience cited.
The steamship Queen commanded by Captain Lloyd sails tomorrow afternoon as Nome’s last departure this year. It carries three hundred barrels of beer, hay, and a heavy provisions cargo for the northern camp. Extra provisions and sleeping space are arranged to aid destitute miners, with reimbursement expected for nonpaying passengers. Government transport may be pressed if needed after the Santa Ana arrives, and Seattle awaits a new influx of northern workers as canneries close along Alaska’s coast.
The Skagit Chief’s Bremerton route spurs fierce rivalry among steamer operators. Athion’s In Flyer starts 15 minutes before the Skagit Chief, fares are low at 25 cents for round trips, Albion runs four round trips daily, Inland Flyer three, Skagit Chief two, Albion two, and Lady of the Lake one, totaling twelve round trips daily. Competition may crowd out boats least suited to the traffic.
Water department announces Lincoln Park pumping station will shut down tomorrow morning to fix a bad leak in the 34 inch main at Beet Olive street and Twelfth avenue. It may take most of the day, so residents should store water today for tomorrow.
The description details Nellie Boyer with a prominent chin oval contour and slender neck. It notes bust measures, limb proportions, and jewelry including two opal rings. It mentions temperament loud when discussing subjects and a taste for coffee and beer, with alcoholic preferences and behavior after multiple drinks.
The article describes a woman who quotes odd phrases after whisky, names friends as Hen Harry Dot and Cora, burns letters to BOON, once Catholic but now secular, prone to temper and harsh remarks, fears ghosts, and wears gray kid gloves and tailored hats in a distinctive style.
Among today’s visitors at Rainier Grand Northern Butler Seattle Stevens and Dilfer hotels are Cyrus Walker Port Ludlow B Amen Port Gamble J P Meffernan St Paul C R Cramer Port Ludlow M G McKeon J P Hurin A B E Pomeroy Los Angeles O Klocker Port Townsend E W Livermore Whatcom W H Covert H Todhunter Port Ludlow H G Bishop Victoria B K C F G Wright Tacoma Seattle visitors include P S Cook Acortes D H Morgan Anaconda J P tes U S Oregon W P Bird Tacoma J J Comerford From Stevens C F E Graham Wenatchee J L Corrigan La Conner C F Shepperd Centralia At Dilfer Philo Rutherford Baoquatmie Mart Haley Haley Lumber Co Tolt S Whitney Hadieck John Atkinson Olympia W H Conners Stanwood Mra A Fisher Graggway.
A string of early morning arrests include Emittiger a German cook by Officer Ryan for Nechting Dan Conlin by Officer Uni as a disorderly person George Dencon a ho bo held by Officer McClurg on suspicion M Ruplide a runaway schoolboy taken into custody John W Ward John us Jerry Sullivan Martin Anderson arrested as vagrants by Officers Ryan and Harkiman Charlies Weber a barber treated for disorderly conduct by Officer Ryan Leslie Smith arrested yesterday for adultery to have a hearing next Tuesday before Judge Georeg Peter Dreeland charged with burglary to be heard this afternoon by Judge George James Rose charged with larceny from the ron to be tried this afternoon by Judge George Rose accused of stealing a watch from Edward High.
Null Semple, a frugal resident, awoke to find $500 saved over years stolen from his room at the Henley House on Vetler Avenue near police HQ. He had secured the money nightly under his pillow. Police say they are pursuing the thief and expect to make an arrest soon.
Beattle electrical workers stage a program tonight including a minstrel show an electrical exhibition and a local amateur boxing contest at Rank e venue with entertainment and dance to follow.
Theaters managers in Beattie anticipate a purely vaudeville venue between Seneca and University Streets. The building will cost 191000 dollars with a concert hall on the ground floor and a full stage on the upper story. Construction is set to begin around January 1. Manager Russell of the Third Avenue theater sees no reason the venture cannot succeed.
Funeral services held for Ellen MacSor ley at Our Lady of Good Help Church this morning with burial in Calvary cemetery. Anna Matt son funeral at Butterworth & Sons chapel this afternoon at two o clock. Gurt Dahl, 11, died last night at Fifth avenue and Chestnut street.
The chamber of commerce committee urged the city council to buy three blocks bounded by Pike and University Streets Eighth and Terry avenues for about 160000 dollars. The public hall and Armory association discussions with the university president and National Guard were also noted as nearing conclusion.
Charles Blick Fred Harria and F M Griffin faced Judge George after a 16 year old Ruth Armstrong assault charge. Rirk and Harria bound over to superior court with 1800 bail and sent to county jail. Griffin case continued to next Tuesday before Judge George. Money doubled in buying Inter State Fisheries stock at Greyhound dock.
The Beattie community debates a proposed theater similar to the Orpheum San Francisco. Theater managers worry liquor sales and metropolitan status may affect patronage, while Beattie Theater owner J Lowe could not be reached for comment. Rumors say Irvin Baruch may manage the new venue.
Jailor C. J. Grant remained on duty after a serious operation yet was at headquarters this morning. The operation was successful and he is expected to recover soon. Jailor C. A. Corning had a procedure yesterday afternoon after being kicked by a hobo over a year ago. Captain D. Flard feet remains confined at home with rheumatic fever and is dangerously ill.
Marriage notices list several couples from Beattie Seattle Everett Charleston and Ward areas. Names include Morris Gold Pearlatone Carrie Hyndman Williams Carl Drew Marta Roba George Ranquist Mart Ousman William Roa Sarah King Joseph Hanson Ana Bauer sacha. Ages appear with each entry.
Joseph G Barr son of a police officer was thrown from a moving Green Lake car when a timber on a torn up street struck the vehicle. He suffered bruises but was not seriously hurt and taken to Fremont home for care.
A boat lay overturned on the sandpit south of the city discovered in the morning by Mike Serge. Police were alerted and believe the vessel may be one recently stolen in Trebrence, with repairs and coverage noted.
The Barket James moved from Smith's Cove to the Oriental dock taking on 00 cases of salmon and will load 10 000 more at the Oriental pier. The cargo heads to New York with a growing fleet shipping Fraser River salmon to England.
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