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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
3
The Hughes trial concluded with a not guilty verdict after a daylong hearing. Testimony described a clash at the Smith of Trade saloon on August 4 where a blow to the face and a groin kick preceded a man dying at Providence Hospital. Hughes, a street contractor, denied intent and testified he had been drinking.
A steamer named Bertha from Valdes encountered near Captain Johan Cook Inlet. The vessel braced at half-past two and carried a heavy cargo with one passenger counted aboard. Many passengers were cannery workers returning from the Copper River area.
A farewell service will be held at Pry Congregational Church next Monday night for a second party of China Inland workers preparing to sail for China. The group includes men women and children and departs next Tuesday. Horace W. Arrived from California leads the 14 who come from Toronto.
Marriage licenses issued include Hans Halver 33 and Laura Higgin of Seattle. Also listed are E W Fon Seed 20 of Green Lake with Blanche Edgerton 27 of Pass Ore, Victor W J 84 with Hortense PB Fletcher 20 of Christopher Wash, and Olof Anton pl 22 with Christina Olson 32 of Wickersham.
Bert Collins, city ticket agent of the Canadian Pacific, received the Montreal Star announcing that at a late meeting of the CPR directors it was decided to create a pension fund for old employees. A quarter of a million dollars was voted for a nucleus for the fund.
John Gonst and Alex Pantera were arrested this morning by Officers Kelly and Benedict for fighting. A third individual was taken into custody by Officer McDonald after threats against a woman named Nels Gunderson. Details appear fragmented with multiple names and locations mentioned in a single morning incident.
Street car employer H. B. Ross told police this afternoon that a thief broke into his chicken house last night and stole six of his best fowls. The incident is under police investigation.
Bank clearances today were 543.41 balances 211214.22. Dancing at Tistensen's Queen Anne Clubhouse private school opens 12-44. We do fances, We teach ie hans, public Bracefully. YA how to dance Money doubled in buying Inter. Pate Fisheries stock dock Greyhound.
The monthly commerce and finance advance sheets show imports and exports data from the U.S. Treasury Bureau of Statistics. Philippine Islands import figures for August 1900 and 1901 are listed, along with months ending August totals, including exports figures for August 1900 and 1901.
The courts hear Harvey ONeill suing the city of Seattle for 1510 dollars over injuries. Leander Cushman seeks 5000 damages from H C Koeke Lumber Co after an employer negligence allegedly caused a block to fall, injuring him. Schwabacher Hardware Co. wins 246 dollars in a sealed verdict against Golconda Mining Co. Pacific City Time sues H F Weeden over towing charges. Elisabeth Chopin Bancroft petitions to change two sons from Steward to Chopin after divorce. A. A. Wismarck and transport firms continue proceedings. A 918000 damage case in Judge Bell's department nears midpoint with uncertain end. Pacific Bridge Co amends against Cedar River sub-contractor Church and U S Fidelity Guaranty Co for 3756.22 damages. Myrtle Emerson seeks divorce from Nelson Emerson alleging desertion and lack of support with a reported worth of 20000.
Chief of Police Bullivan appointed Irving Ward as captain of police in the city’s newly created rank. Patrolman George Leighton was promoted to sergeant, replacing Ward. Ward joined the force July 17, 184 and advanced to sergeant. Leighton joined June 11, 1894, served briefly away, then returned September 1897. Both men are well regarded on the force.
Prominent arrivals at Seattle hotels include Ed Wells Skagit sheriff T McMillan Arlington lumberman W P Winston Everett merchant O ne Helena mining man F Swinnerton Silverton C W Brandon New Whatcom poultry dealer John Maloney Skykomish logger A F Haines Tacoma BE Manton Tacoma W F Johnson Spokane attorney A C Newell and wife Portland George T Myers Portland salmon canners H F Bullen Victoria miner J N Patitlo and wife Los Angeles Martin Berry Johan McKenete Rossland W G Linnet Oak Harbor A H Moulton Hoquiam returning from Nome Rev Nelson Clark Spokane M E F church Beattie guests B G McMicken Nome mining affiairs FM Bhilt Red Oak IA H C Shaver Moscow H A Whitman Tacoma R C Wood Anacortes C D Galvin Copper properties CA WH Slerland Everett J Donnell Whatcom lumberman Fred Baker Spokane
At 2:20 in the afternoon a fire damaged Star Paint Co premises on a street. Fumes were soon extinguished and little damage was reported.
The monthly summary of commerce for March 191 is received by the chamber of commerce. It outlines exports and imports for the island of Cuba, detailing the principal commodities and trade movements for the period.
Capt Penrose of the local United States quartermaster depot has been granted a thirty day leave of absence and will depart on the Lith of the month for an extended trip in the East.
A collection of anecdotes portrays President Roosevelt resisting publication of family photos and managing daily duties with brisk efficiency. He insists on keeping his wife and children out of public view and handles routine papers in short decisive bursts, while personally reviewing major matters. He stresses Americanism and the need for citizens to act as Americans first, without ethnic labels.
Senator Hanna urged President Roosevelt to wear a cock hat in big cities. Roosevelt objected saying he dislikes them. Hanna suggested he wear one occasionally and Roosevelt agreed to wear it next time in Albany after the campaign.
A nostalgic column recounts Roosevelt anecdotes from his youth and presidency. It covers his Idaho bookstore visit, a witty bookseller remark, a Pennsylvania rail trip with a father and son, and the president's disciplined, watchful habits in daily life.
John Drennin of four miles east visited Cincinnati four days ago and drank heavily. He bled for fourteen hours after returning home and grew too weak to walk. Doctors stopped the bleeding but he then became mentally unbalanced and is now a raving maniac.
Inine Ky October 10 Rev Ira Estep a 16 year United Baptist minister had his preaching license revoked after an ecclesiastical trial. He was accused of violating church rules by baptizing a woman by pouring water. He was tried twice locally and acquitted, then the case moved to Ward Chapel for a change of venue. He intends to appeal.
The chamber of commerce received from the War Department Civiston of Insular Affairs the revised and amended tariff law of the Puese Sea enacted in September, taking effect November 16, 191.
The piece argues the San Francisco waterfront strike produced results and blames organized labor’s failures on employers. It notes the Teamsters’ grievance was being addressed, then the employers’ association declared they would run their own business and would not bargain with unions.
Miss Annes Lane refused to be spanked on stage before Madrid and the King, leading to cancellation of her Mariana role in Edwin Jivetell’s Don Caesar road company. She has lawyers pursuing damages for invested costume costs after being deemed not sultry enough for the part.
Death notice for Theodore Blassch aged years at First avenue Meachare street power. Blaasch was a member of the teens cloarmakers union. The body was at Butterworths.
A. P. Swineford, ex governor of Alaska now in mining at Ketchikan, arrived in Seattle yesterday and is at the Northern. He reports strong mining activity around Ketchikan and expectations of large development next spring. R. B. Bryan, state superintendent of schools, arrived from Olympia to register at the Hotel Butler.
The steamer State of Washington will not resume service tonight as repairs cannot be completed in time. It is expected she will depart by Saturday night, with traffic being carried by the steamers Discovery and George E. Starr in the interim.
The sheriff reports a letter from Honolulu asking about Barney Reynolds aged 44 who left Beattie two years ago and has not been heard from. He is about 6 feet tall with black hair dark eyes a white pupil in his left eye and can see very little with that eye.
Southeastern routes and schedules for the Northern Pacific system are listed with departures from Seattle Tecoma Restte Spokane and Vancouver connections. Includes times for daily trains to Vancouver Whatcom Mt Vernon Westminster and other regional points plus noted exceptions and special services.
The column notes a slack market with potatoes tumbling in price and outdoor lettuce in plentiful supply. It lists per unit prices for a wide range of fruits and vegetables and notes strong potato demand trends and varying costs across produce categories.
Corrected Daily shows farm prices for dairy and livestock. Grain and feed items list values for wheat barley and corn while dairy products roam Native Washington creamery and Eastern markets. Poultry hens ducks and turkeys show per unit pricing. cattle hogs calves and sheep noted with per hundred weight figures.
Christensen offers graded classes for children and juveniles with several sessions on October 12 and October 14. Beginner and advance courses run in the afternoon and evenings, with private lessons by appointment at 711 Ninth Avenue.
Edward Austin, a soldier at Ft. Tananour, 14, is jailed at Valdes on charges of stealing a jewel case from Teasie Le Hoy’s home containing 20000 in gold dust and currency valued at 92000. He confessed where the treasure was hidden and said two unnamed friends committed the crime. Austin is bound over to the grand jury on 3000 bond.
A Democratic era quip attributed to Bayan Roosevelt dismissed as a rank fake. The remark claims he would not discuss politics in any paper if misquoted. Authorities urge caution over disputed attribution and seek to verify source context.
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