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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1901

Page

3

Local Domestic Dispute In Whatcom Leads To Arrests

A troubled scene in Whatcom ends with charges of adultery against Porter and a police discharge due to lack of evidence. Witnesses describe a tense family situation involving Mrs Porter and Smith, with children ages three and five mentioned as part of the dispute. The individuals reportedly traveled to Aberdeen and involved neighbors in the unfolding events.

Whatcom Gyror Meee Porter George Smith Mar Aberdeen Contractor Smith Foster Beattie Andy Mr. Porter

Doctor’s rapid remedy saves unconscious patron in restaurant

In Yester way a man felled by a fit in a restaurant near Sec avenue. John Corbett gave gait syrup to the unconscious man, who revived instantly. A witness, a young lady, praised the quick action as remarkable. Officer Roberts assisted as Corbett returned to the patrol wagon.

Jaffier Jom Corbett Pennaurant Yester Way Secavenue Wright Corbett Roberts John Corbett

Egbert to Carry Troops Transport Unit to Arrive

Ruhlen received final orders to prepare Egbert for bringing troops to the country from the Prin ce conepa. A steamer will be set up at Man Preparations will back 56 troops and stow away material. The transport unit is expected about Nov 15. The Dix arrived in port with cargo from Ta this afternoon.

Ruhlen Ashington Egbert Prinee Conepa Net —Ka Dix

Saloon Forged-Check Case Brought Back to City

Deputy Sheriff brings forward Johnn accused of uttering a forged check at a local saloon in February. He vanished and was not heard from until recently when found in Monroe Wisconsin. A preliminary hearing before Judge Cann was held today.

Jack Williama Jonn Monroe Cann

Dolan and McKinley Acquitted in Robbery Case

John Dolan and John McKinley were acquitted yesterday of assault with intent to commit robbery at Griffin's department store. The verdict ends the case brought by the state, with defense noting lack of evidence and the jury delivering a verdict of not guilty after deliberation.

John Dolan John McKinley Griffin's Department Yesters

Smallpox Victim Mrs May Pres Isolated at 1805 Seventh Ave

The health department moved to remove Mrs May Pres and her two children from their lodging house at 1805 Seventh Avenue after she contracted smallpox. She will be sent to a pesthouse late this afternoon for quarantine and treatment.

Health Department May Pres Seventh Avenue

Steamers resume and adjust wartime routes at harbor

The steamer Lydia restarts two trips after overhaul for winter service. State of Washington resumes runs to Whatcom after three weeks of overhaul. Disney to cease freighting for winter Alaska work. Globe line collier Fureka beached at Duwamish head for repairs before dry dock. Tampico to come off the run in a few days for maintenance.

Sound State of Wash Whatcom Disney Ates R Winter Alaska Globe Line Fureka Duwamish Head

Steamships Sail From Arlington Dock To Honolulu And Valdes

Cargo and passenger movements mark a busy start to the week. The steamship Bertha under Captain Johanneson departs for Valdes with 800 tons of freight and 30 passengers, six of whom travel as far as Iliamna Bay to begin the TVan Alaska stage route construction. The J & Kimball, formerly Nome trade, leaves Seattle for San Francisco Puget Sound on a ten day cycle carrying 1000 tons of oats feed time and general freight and has already booked six passengers with W W Robdingon reporting a large shipment.

Bertha Johaneen Valdes Iilamna Bay Alaska Seattle San Francisco J. & Kimball California Puget Sound W. W. Robdingon

Oregon bond posted for release of steamer Oregon

The White Star Steamship Co. owner of the Oregon has posted a bond of 110000 for the steamer's release with United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. as surety. Libellants challenge the sufficiency of the surety citing lack of Washington assets and liabilities exceeding assets. Bond amount fixed by Judge Hanford by agreement of the parties.

White Star Steamship Co Oregon United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co Libellants Washington Hanford

Court records reveal juvenile truancy case and disputed larceny

In a court hearing Judge Emory orders Joseph Sweetland into reform school despite the boy's denial of theft and assertion of being well treated. Emma Spencer is acquitted of grand larceny after evidence suggests a party scene with wine. A divorce case follows Isabel Johnson versus Walt Johnson over abandonment and alleged companionship with another woman, with Johnson linked to the Dryfoos Liquor Co.

Joseph Sweetland Walter Sweetland Emory Reform School Isabel Rene Johnson Walt L. Johnson Johnson Dryfoos Liquor Co

Grub-stakers Lose Suit Over Dam Project Contract

Two years ago J. H. Shrewnbury and others purportedly grub-staked Geo. D. Devlin to access the Kion dike. Devlin sent them back 2000 and claimed the contract terminated. He later earned large profits and the grub-stakers sued for their share. Judge Tal Tan dismissed the case after a morning hearing.

J. H. Shrewnbury Geo. D. Devlin Devlin Tal - Tan

Mollie Rogers Faces Judge Over Theft Charge

Mollie Rogers widow of ex Chief Bolton Rogers is to appear before Judge George this afternoon on a theft charge in Pike Street saloon. She allegedly took nine dollars from a man named Severson last Monday morning.

Mollie Rogers Bolton Rogers George Severson Pike Street Salo

Shipyard plan proposed for Ballard site and local death reported

A new shipyard is planned for Ballard at the old Heckman and Hansen yard near the city dock led by Mesera, Bryan and Clark of Seattle. Meanwhile William Carmichael, a bartender at the M. C. saloon in Ballard, was found dead in his bed yesterday afternoon, with heart failure suspected as the cause.

Ballard Heckman & Hansen Yard City Dock Mesera, Bryan and Clark Seattle William Carmichael M. C Hallard

Y M A Club To Host Evening With Talks And Music

The Y M A Club holds its regular meeting tonight with Prof J Allen Smith delivering a talk on Trusts. Mrs Whittlesey sings a solo and H Anderson plays a mandolin. Also noted are gas and electric fixtures by Kilbourne Clark Co and repairs by Shamek at 1221 Set.

Young Men's Christian Association J. Allen Smith Kilbourne & Clark Co Second Ave

Lamping Promoted to Colonel of First Infantry Washington

G B Lamping receives notice of promotion to colonel of the First Infantry regiment National Guard of Washington. He has led as lieutenant colonel since Col Welsenburger’s death, with Maj Ortis Hamilton to succeed in the interim. Col Lamping’s leadership praised for efficiency and military service including two years in the Philippines.

Geo Lamping National Guard of Washington Col Welsenburger Joseph Green Ortis Hamilton Drain Portland Exposition Millitia Philippines Leutenant Co. D

Actor Marry Yoat Aims For San Francisco Star

Garrulous Denver report says Cincinnati actor Marry Yoat plans to marry Dorothy Studebaker the vaudeville star of San Francisco. He claims they are in a joint business and cites a $20000 diamond necklace to prove his betrothal while recounting a sleeping car meeting from St. Louis to Chicago last June.

Denver Colo Yoat Cincinnati Snys Dorothy Studebaker San Francisco George Ade Dorothy Sontte- Keown Mce- Keown St. Louis Chicago

Washington Volunteers to Meet on Pay for Camp Rogers Service

The Washington Volunteers association will meet at the Armory tomorrow evening to discuss state pay for time spent in Camp Rogers before mustering into U S service in 18388. Adj Gen Crain has informed them a sum is available for officers and enlisted men.

Washington Volunteers Association Armory Camp Rogers United States Service Adj Crain

Paris astronomers engage after shared photographs

Miss Dorothea Klumpke of San Francisco, sister of Rosa Honneur's heir, becomes engaged to Dr Isaak Roberts, renowned English astronomer. Klumpke, officer of the French astronomical society and directress of the Paris observatory photographic bureau, had produced stellar photographs rivaled only by Roberts.

Paris Cnt Dorothea Klumpke San Francisco Rosa Honneur Isaak Roberta

Four Ladies of Quality in Fitch’s Society Play Scene

In New York October 64 Clyde Fitch insists on a society woman for a christening scene in The Way of the World. Four Eastern ladies Mollie Pitcher Arthur Prince Frances Duff Maude Thomas will participate to ensure authenticity, despite opposition from Miss Thomas family.

New York Clyde Fitch East Mollie Pitcher Arthur Prince Hotel Grenobte Frances Duff Washington Maude Thomas

National Statute Urged to End Barytes Trade

A national law is sought to halt the vast barytes traffic with annual profits in the millions. Mines across three states continually produce the mineral, valued at 10 to 12 dollars per ton for its weight and flour like texture when pulverized. Analyses of consignments show barytes contains about one fifth mineral content, with Lynchburg as a barytes hub and mills in St Louis Oshkosh New York Marietta and Norfolk processing its output.

Harytes Ie Wold Lynchburg A. Mills S J. Louis Oshita New York City Marietta Norfolk

Royal Princess Yolande Born in Old Papal Palace

The infant daughter of the king, Yolande of Italy, has a modern nursery in the ancient papal palace where she was born. Her three-room apartment features white woodwork and walls, with no carpets or curtains in summer and cream and pink curtains in winter. The nursery is connected to the king and queen’s suite via two short flights of steps.

Yolande Italy Naples

Missing Vancouver boy sought by police

Police search for Oscar Nelson a young boy from Vancouver British Columbia believed abducted or missing in questionable circumstances. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward with any information to locate him.

Oscar Nelson Vancouver Minging Beattle

Pittsburgh duo seeks trolley franchise for vast electric system

H Sellers McKee and Murray Verner apply to St Petersburgh municipal council for a trolley franchise. They plan to convert the city 5 miles of home-car line into 800 miles of electric lines at a cost of 77 million dollars. Pittshared firma to receive most contracts. Verner is a pioneer traction developer in PA OH IN. McKee, called the lightning financier, is a noted window and glass manufacturer.

Pittsburgh

Danville Bank Safe Blown By Eight Robbers

Eight robbers blew the Danville bank safe in the morning but fled before stealing any money as citizens disrupted them. Officers are in pursuit.

Danville

Bicheepers Commando Broken Up Reported

London reports from Gen. French via Kitchener that the Bicheepers commando has been broken up and scattered after the recent capture of Bcheepers.

London Kitchener French

Divorce petition cites husband as anarchist in Chicago

Mrs. Marie Heinz petitions the circuit court for divorce from Jo h Heinz claiming he is an anarchist. The complaint states Heinz declares himself an anarchist.

Chicago Marie Heinz Jo H Heinz Heinz

General Randall to Return After Alaska Tour

Gen. Randall, commander of the Alaska department, sails aboard the federal steamer Seward from Dutch Harbor with a leg of inspections in Nome and Valdez. The Seward left Dutch Harbor in October for Valdez and Copper River district. He plans a tour of Lyon canal detachments before returning to this city after 16 months away.

Randall Department of Alaska Seward Nome Valdes sBeward Dutch Harbor Copper River Eerdiery Lyon Canal

New Cure From Forest Leaves Claimed For Consumption

Evansville Ind Oct 15 The ampke from forest leaves is declared a cure for consumption and is being tried locally. Health board members call it a success. Discoverer is Dr Peckinpaugh of Mt Vernon Ind The treatment involves inhalation of fumes from burning forest leaves which are said to kill lung bacilli.

Evansville, Ind Health Board Peckinpaugh Mt. Vernon Ind

Handsome Chinese Minister Praised by Augusta Social Favorite

Wu Ting Fang visited Newport and impressed locals with his waltzing skill. He credited his best teacher as Miay Clarice Barksdale of Augusta Georgia a tall queenly social figure with brown eyes chestnut hair and a clear complexion who has enjoyed Washington social seasons.

Wu Ting Fang Newport America Miay Clarice Barksdale Augusta Miss Barksdale Washington

Barytens Found in Everyday Foods Alarm Consumers

Illinois pure food commission notes that Americans unknowingly ingest about 82 million pounds of barytens yearly through flour sugar and candy. The discovery prompts action by state regulators to study barytens in processed foods.

Chicago The Illinois Pure Food Com

Senior Class Elects Officers at University

The senior class held its annual officer election with a preselected slate and no opposition. Elected officers are H. G. Cosgrove president Miss McDonnell vice president Amanda Filetacher secretary Chas Landes treasurer and G. A. J. Corbet sergeant at arms. The university law school opened yesterday as classes met at the Dean Condon home.

Esterday H. G. Cosgrove McDonnell Amanda Filetacher Chas, Landes G. A. J. Corbet University Law School Condon North Hall Universit University

Notice to divorcees in Canada voids U S divorces

Judge MacDougall of Toronto general sessions ruled such divorces invalid in Canada. Mamie Woods, a British subject, divorced Dr. Wm. N. Harnhardt in Detroit, then remarried John Pendrill in Toronto. Woods-Harnhardt found guilty of bigamy. mercy recommended. The decision affects hundreds of similar Canadian marriages.

Toronto Ont MacDougall Canada United States Dominion Mamie Woods Wm. N. Harnhardt Detroit

Baggage Haulers Scrutinized In City Council

The Beattie council discussed a bill requiring baggage haulers to obtain a city permit and post a 500 bond. Amendments lowered the bond to 260 and added a requirement for a numbered check for each piece carried. The measure was recommitted to the police license and revenue committee.

Beattie Muldoon James Police, License and Revenue Committee

Laying Cornerstone for State University Science Hall

The cornerstone ceremony for the new science hall at the State University occurred at 2 PM with Hon. John P. Hoyt officiating. A plain block bore the date 191 imprinted and housed state papers, photos of state leaders, university officials, and educational figures, along with documents and publications from the era.

New Science Hall of State University the State University John P. Hoyt Board of Regents University Board of Regents

Detective Tennant to Arrive in Seattle Over Robbery Case

Robbery victim Neil Semple reported an arrest in Spokane of Edward Neil for stealing 500 dollars from Semple in Seattle several days earlier. Detective Charles Tennant of the local police department will arrive in Seattle this afternoon to assist with the case.

Charles Tennant Seattle Edward Neil Spokane Neil Semple

Train Schedules for Pacific Northwest and Vancouver Areas

Train timetable details list multiple routes between Seattle, Spokane, Portland, and Vancouver with departure times, frequencies, and arrival windows. Services include Overland Flyer, Express routes to Tacoma and Blaine, and connections to Sumas, Vancouver, and Beacon areas, noting exceptions Sundays and Mondays.

Overland Flyer St. Paul P.m Berens Apokane Whatcom Mt. Vernon Aem Blaine New Westminster Heattle Prevett

Building Permits Issued For Homes And Portable Classrooms

The city engineer reports permits issued for several new residences and portable school houses. Names include T A Hausgen J Resch B E A Brooks M Done J A Merriam W H Newell Mrs Dora Daben and School District No 1 with locations on Madison street Twenty fifth avenue South Pontius Street East John Street Queen Anne Avenue and Fifth Avenue Northeast. Costs range from 380 to 2000 dollars.

T. A. Hausgen East Madison Street J. Resch Twenty-fifth Avenue South BE. A. Brooks Twentyfourth Avenue M. Done Pontius Street J. A. Merriam East John Street W. H. Newell Queen Anne Avenue Dora Dauben Fifth Avenue Mercer Street First Avenue Pontius Avenue Mast Pike Street

A Queen in White and Black Shapes European Fashion

In Europe Queen Alexandra popularizes black with mauve tones while Queen Wilhelmina favors white. Alexandra has worn sable post bereavement, and Wilhelmina’s control of her dressmaking marks a shift. The text notes her wealth and youth as fitting for white attire.

Europe Alexandra Helmina Indies Netherlands Wilhelmina has @am

Noted Fashion Detail of White Dress with Ornate Embroidery

A description notes a style dominated by white garments with delicate gold and silver embroidery. It highlights the wearer’s fondness for embroidered embellishments and the fine silk like fabrics produced by Dutch needleworkers.

Alpine tragedy and vanity of mountaineering

A fragment notes the alpine chase for the Edelweiss like prize and the rising toll from disasters. It contrasts Lange’s poem with Twain’s remark on climbing, prompting questions about the dangers and the costs to climbers and families.

Edelweian Alpa Lange Mark Twain

Motoring World Tour Planned by New Yorker for 1902 Start

Arrangements by Mr Hobinson of New York aim to start a round the world motor car trip from Calale around May 1902. The route includes Moscow via Paris and Berlin, then the Great Siberian railway to Vladivostok, ship to Japan, then back to America. The party plans to return to New York for a Liverpool passage and finish at Dover.

Hobinson New York Calale Moscow Paris Berlin Vladivostok Japan America American Liverpool Dover

Woman inspector Ida May Jackson to lead Wisconsin factory work

Miss Ida May Jackson of Milwaukee has been appointed a woman factory inspector under a new law in Wisconsin, becoming the first woman in the state to undertake official work of this kind. Her grandfather was an editor and she has spent twelve years in newspaper work. Witter Springs Medical Water treats rheumatism eczema and blood and skin diseases at druggists, 1210 Firat Avenue.

Ida May Jackson Milwaukee Lnn Wisconsin Witter Springs Firat Avenue

Winter Education and Domestic Science Schedule

The Youth Women’s Christian Association offers ten week terms for courses in German and French, Shakespeare, elocution, voice, and choral work plus reading and writing English, arithmetic, stenography, and typing. Domestic science covers sewing, dressmaking, cooking with graduates of a domestic science school, and paid non members. Travel club free monthly for members. gym classes at $1.50 per term, high school girls’ evening class at $1. bible study free. First term starts October 10 with registration by November 1. Saturday sessions for girls 5 to 14 at 1214 Second Avenue.

Second Avenue Minneapolis A. F. Smith Pettit Lovelly

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