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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1901

Page

3

Whitman Varsity Scrimmage Against Washington Grid Team

Last Edition reports Whitman College facing the University of Washington in a near‑even scrimmage with intense signals and strong defense. Captain Haverbach leads Inland squad as Jay and Lasater work plays. crowd cheers under Don Mc peal led rooters club. lineup lists Lasater, Chittenden, Haver, and Posnatenbie among others.

Washington Haverbach Lege Prac Whitman College Hane Fred Lagateras Rootere Club Don Mcpeal Whit I Benks I Ry- R T. Daffy R. EB. J Jay Q. Se Hunteen L. Oeno Mer- B Lasater de E. Chittenden L. R W. Lasater Haver Tran Perry John W

Big clothing haul hits Wise tailor shop

Durglars entered the C. A. Wise tailor shop at 146 Fifth Avenue through a passkey. They stole seven new suits, five pairs of trousers, 12 leather mittens, and other items, leaving those behind likely more easily stolen. Detective Sam Corbett is on the case.

C. A. Wise Fifth Avenue Sam Corbett

Schley Court Schedules 30 Session Tomorrow

In Me Arlington Washington the Schley court has decided to hold 30 session tomorrow. The note indicates an atypical docket with multiple sessions planned by the court for the following day.

Mearhington D. C Schley Court

Traveler Hanson in Sweden During McKinley Assassination

H Hanson, returning from a trip through, was in Sweden when news of President McKinley’s shooting arrived. A week later he learned of the president’s death and noted both nations regretted the tragedy. He praised authorities for prompt action to curb protests.

H. Hanson Sweden McKinley Ber United States

Archibald Mosher Seeks Divorce From Mary Mosher

Archibald Mosher petitions for divorce from Mary Mosher alleging years of cruel inhuman treatment. He claims she attempted to alienate their nine year old son, discussed traveling to California with another man, and accuses her of infidelity with Mawthorne. He says she visits saloons with men, drinks to excess, and once went to Lou Grahams. He seeks relief from the marriage.

Archibald LI. Mosher Mary ©. Mosher Rert California Mosher Mawthorne Ealoons Lou Graham

Man Cleared After Bailey Building Arrest

Jesse Whittemore was arrested by Officer Looker in the Bailey building at night under suspicious circumstances. The man was found to be influenced by liquor and not responsible for his actions and was released this morning.

Jesse Whittemore Looker m Bailey

Kaga Maru Released in Cross-Libel Case

The Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, owner of the Kaga Maru, filed a cross libel suit against Elba in the federal court over unspecified allegations. The case concerns responsibility for the vessel and related maritime matters.

Elba Nippon Yusen Kabushiiet Kaisha Fateral Court

Northern RK Red Wrangel and Seattle business leaders named

Names listed under Northern and Seattle sections include RK Red of Wrangel and O'Brien of Victoria B C. C A Miller of Oregon City Oregon, plus W L Clark tied to the U S revenue service Port Townsend F H Madison of Portland TJ A Tiedemann of San Francisco G A Pounder from Index and James F Bell of Bell Nelson mill Everett.

RK. Red Wrangel O'Brien Victoria B. C C. A. Miller Oregon City Seattle W. L. Clark U. S. Revenue Service Port Townsend F. H. Madison Portland T. J. A. Tiedemann San Francisco G. A. Pounder Index James F. Bell Bell-Nelson Mill Company Everett

Lincoln County Seeks Six More School Teachers

County Superintendent Hartrantz reports a letter from the Lincoln County superintendent requesting about six additional teachers. The push aims to fill shortages and boost classroom staffing across the county.

Hartrantz Lincoln County

Court House Notes on Erickson and Brenz Trials

Matt Erickson was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses in Judge Griffin's court. The jury rejected his claim that he cashed a friend’s old check for him. J. F. Brenz faces trial for grand larceny over a freight bill racket involving Julius Fanscomb.

Matt Erickson Griffin Erickson Mexico J. F. Brenz Julius Fanscomb

Busy waterfront scene shows Seattle shipping boom

Yesterday at Seattle harbor a flurry of activity and repairs marked a busy day. The Dolphin, Ford, Bangor, Dix, Egbert, and Nome steamers loaded or unloaded cargo, with 82 500 tons in aggregate tonnage. Coaling steamer activity and repairs continued at Morans and Wear Seattle. The bustling docks underscored Seattle shipping prosperity.

Schwabacher’s Dolphin Skagway Ford Bangor Arlington Newsboy Pleiades Santa Barbara San Francisco Fairhaven Tampico Fureka Morans Wear Seattle Lincolnshire Conemaugh Fahrwohl Seattle

Smallpox and Scarletina Reported in City

The health department reported two new smallpox cases and three scarletina cases today. Patients include C. J. Reade of 1895 Sixth Avenue and F. R. McKinney of 2028 Twenty Fourth Avenue South, both to pest house. Scarlet fever victims are Ligasie Godrell seven, 418 Twenty Fifth Avenue South Bertha Wilts forty four, 2110 Jackson Street James Morrison one, 414 Twelfth Avenue, with all homes quarantined.

Health Department C. J. Reade Sixth Avenue F. R. McKinney Twentyfourth Avenue Ligasie Godrell Twenty-fifth Avenue South Bertha Wilts Jackson Street James Morrison Twelfth Avenue

Building permits issued by city engineer office

The city engineer issued permits for multiple buildings including a 2 story frame home on Yesler Way for $2200 and a 2 story frame at 7th Avenue for $1000. Other projects include a 11 story frame on 1nd Avenue for $900, 1 story frame at 727 32nd Avenue for $480, and a 5 story frame at 2224 1st Avenue for $1250.

Theresia Deutsch Yesler Way Th Avenue C. P. Dose Fehren-Marvin Co Nd Avenue 3Rd Avenue Ivan W. Warren 32Nd Avenue George Barr 6Th Avenue BE. W. McRivain 1St Avenue

Shipping News From The City Port

The steamship City of Puebla sails on a regular bound trip for San Francisco on Monday October 21. The steamer Robert Dollar unloads 200 tons of explosives at the Pacific Coast dock. The powder goes to Skagway aboard the steamer Al Kw. The collier Pleiades with 198 tons of coal and merchandise departs for San Francisco.

Galbraith Columbia Colman Lilly-Bogardus LaConver Flats Fairhaven Yester Nome St. Paul Dirigo Pacific Coast Puebla San Francisco Robert Dollar Skagway Pleiades Smith

Driving Lame Horses: Liveryman Fined in Court

Judge George fined W. Walker ten dollars for allowing a team of lame horses to be driven. Humane Officer Ridgway made the arrest, with Detective Frank Kennedy as witness. The questioning revealed humor over a single-footer versus pacer. Kennedy affirmed the fault. Walker later paid nineteen dollars and costs.

W. Walker George Ridgway Frank Kennedy Walker Mr. Kennedy

Green Lake to Get New Street Railway Depot

Work starts next week on a new street railway depot at Green Lake funded by resident subscriptions. The Seat Electric Co will erect the building using material financed by the local community.

Green Lake Seat= Electric Co, ta

Conviction of Roberta and Ed Kelly in Robbery Trial

After a two day trial and twelve hours of debate a jury found Roberta and Ed Kelly guilty of remery in a March robbery at J Christensen grocer near Grant street bridge. Three men favored acquittal but the majority prevailed. Christensen identified Roberts and Keeley with strong circumstantial evidence. The defendants offered alibi.

Tw Elven Roberta Ed Kelly Kelly J. Christensen Grant Street Bridge Roberts Keeley Christensen

Bank Clearances and Balances Report for Seattle Today

Bank clearances in Seattle reached $714,909.12 with balances totaling $147,150.25 as of today. The figures reflect the day’s transactional activity and liquidity status for local banks.

Seattle

Gustavus Olson and Yon Yonson Visit Seattle

The fragment describes Gustavus Adolphus Christian Olson of 428 Stewart Street Seattle a carpenter by trade drawn to see Yon Yonson in town. It notes his regular habits and a sudden feverish impulse to attend the event and hints at a wider discussion of psychic phenomena.

Gustavus Adolphus Christian Olson Stewart Street Seattle Gustavus Adolphus Yon Yonson Toll

Yon Yonson causes theater fever in Manhattan home

Gustav Adolphus and his seven member family fill chairs for seven nights at the Third Avenue theater as Yon Yonson echoes through their home. The satire sparks humor and hunger, the children aged from six to fourteen join in, with meals replaced by memories of the show and ham sandwiches.

Gustavua Adolphua Third Avenue Theater Christian Olson von Yonson

A Smelter for Seattle Promoters Eye Big Plant

Eastern promoters plan a large smelter near Seattle with 660 tons daily capacity and modern facilities. L L Dillman, a mining man, reports on resources and transport links as site options are West Seattle or near Lake Washington canal. Construction to start early next year, gate pollution mitigations promised.

Chamber of Commerce Seattle LL. C. Dillman West Lake Washington

Laborer Falls From Great Northern Train at Depot

A laborer fell from a Great Northern train at the depot this morning, cutting a gash across the face. The injured man, Lyons, had just arrived from Everett and slipped from a car step while stepping off the train. He was taken to the headquarters and his wound was dressed. it is not considered serious.

Great Northern Lyons Everett Rick Garrick Turner Hall Swanson Ewe Northern Pacific Bwanson Hwanson

Fredericks and Gleason Set for Oct 24 Boxing Match

The %-round glove contest is slated for Oct 24 at Georgetown Yale Park pitting Kid Fred Y of Seattle against Larry Gleason. Fred Tricks and Dick Case train for the bout while Gleason trains at Georgetown. A preliminary between Indian Joe Greeg and Chas Hawley precedes the main event.

Georgetown Yale Park Fred Y Seattle Larry Gleason Fred Dick Case Gieanon Georgetown Joe” Greeg Chas, Hawley

Robbery Report From Mission Lodging House

J Nichols told police at headquarters he was robbed of 45 dollars while asleep at a Mission lodging house near Yealer Way. Officers doubt his account due to intoxication and will investigate the incident further.

J. Nichols Mission Yealer Way Nichols Nyuor

Bride Won by Pistol Point in Cumberland Marriage

In Cumberland Maryland on October 18 W Hamilton, a local farmer, was jailed after Deborah Wigfield 14 accused him of forcing her at gunpoint to accompany him to a minister where they were married. The girl fears the affidavit and warns that she will be killed by her captor, while her wealthy parents seek protection.

Cumberland W. Hamilton Deborah Wigfield Hamilton

Police Notes Report Multiple Arrests and Unclear Vagrant References

Police notes list several arrests: O’Neil by Officer Mayon this morning for vagrancy, John Lawrence a pottery agent detained last night for selling lottery tickets and fined $10, plus Jas Burke and Thos Martin by Officer Ryan for vagrancy. Jos Williams and Jas Fagan were detained on suspicion by Officer Wilson, and Chas Jones arrested by Officers Hubbard and Damm for vagrancy. Also vague reference to umbrellas repair and a secondhand ladies bicycle wanted at 1116 3rd Ave.

John Lawrence Barbee Jas. Burke Thos. Martin Ryan Jos. Williame Jas. Fagan Wilson Chas. Jones Hubbard and Damm Ae & Vagrant

Penitentiary Reveals Burt Was Lena Martin in Disguise

Lincoln Neb Oct 18 prison authorities discover Curt Martin was a woman Lena Martin. She lived as a cowboy and thief, wore trousers since age 14, and faced a sequence of elopement and crimes before being reassigned to women’s cell after admission.

Lincoln Neb Curt Martin Nebraska Lena Martin Keya Paha M. F. Marrington Hurt Oferals Nodaway County Samuel Martin Springview Settle Lena

Attack on Boy Prompts Grave Charge Against Dick Medley

A spree at Hallard Inn ends with Dick Medley unprovokedly assaulting Johnny Donald, 9, son of Thomas Donald. Medley lifts the boy and throws him to the ground causing injuries. A Seattle lawyer notes a federal banking statute and hints the recently incorporated savings bank may change its name to avoid violation.

Dick Medley Hallard Johnny Donald Thomas Donald Rumeel Metley Fac Seattle Btar United States Savings Bank

Name Change Under Banking Law Cited in Brief

A brief notice cites the need to change a name under national banking laws. The document notes legal action or regulatory requirement affecting a bank or financial entity. Further specifics are unclear in the fragment.

Pianos Sold by the Bushel in Seattle Public Sale

A harsh critique of sensational sales claims, exposing inflated promotions and advertising costs. The piece defends honest pricing and urges readers to favor a Seattle house offering pianos at a modest advance over cost while warning against gimmicks and elastic consciences.

Seattle Roosevelt Aguinaldo Weyter Oma

Weather Forecast for Beattie and Vicinity

Tonight and Saturday will be fair with eight mile per hour southerly winds. The outlook calls for clear skies and mild temperatures.

Beattie and Vicinity

Local Official Warns Of Warrant Issued In Swanson Case

The complaint filed by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kent alleges warrant proceedings in Judge George's court for Louis Bwannon. Swanson was described as a stranger and Gar had involvement in the matter as presented in the fragmentary report.

Chas. Gar- Mok Depu Kent Juige George's Louis Bwannon Swanson Gar

County to Extend Well Drilling Contract at County Farm

County commissioners yesterday approved a contract with L. & Green to continue well drilling at the county farm. If water is not encountered the contractor earns $1.00 per foot. If water is struck payment follows the old agreement, not exceeding $4 per foot. Tel Beattie Fuel Co. for coal and wood.

L. & Green

Biggest money saving piano sale shocks Seattle shoppers

Seattle buyers flock to a citywide piano and organ sale promising deep discounts. The event advertises new pianos from 137 to 200 plus and organs from 47, with many models at one third to one half value. Stores stay open evenings as organizers clear inventory including Chickering Kimball Weber and other brands.

Chickering Kimball Weber Pease Johnston Co Hinze Singer Mazon Hamlin Peloubet Race Burdett Evergy

200 Pianos Offer Big CLUB Rate Discount on Pacific Coast

Large piano sale promotes CLUB rate discounts with low down payment and easy installments, no interest. Guarantee of full value and money refund if not represented. Features Schumacher Crown Lester Hazelton Haines Bros Schiller Schaeffey Packard Bush Gerts and other makers.

Pacific Coast Schumacher Lester Hazelton Haines Bros Schiller Schaeffey Packard Bush and Gerts

Train Schedule Fragments Reveal Regional Connections

A fragmented timetable lists trains between St Paul Spokane Whatcom Mt Vernon Everett Blaine New Westminster and Everett. It shows departures around 6:20 to 8 p m and arrivals roughly 6:10 to 11:10 a m with multiple daily trains.

St. Paul St. Peu Booth Seattle Spokane Bam Expreas Bumas Yamnouras C Anohomish Ogre Woollap Zanve Antre Issaquah Snoqualmie Overland Flyer St Paul Teo Whatcom Mt. Vernon Blaine New Westminster Everett

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