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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1902
Page
3
At a board of health meeting Dr. Carroll announced a resolution to urge immediate city council action on establishing crematories. He and Councilman Crichton push for three plants citywide and bond funding, with committees to report on an ordinance soon.
Thelma at Third Avenue theater features Charlies W. Chase adaptation with Martha Beauford as Thelma and Beatrice Thorne as a jealous Lady. Northern Pacific delay pushed first act in street attire, later restored with proper costumes. Venita the sensational dancer stars at Madison theater with Wallace the untameable lion and Walter Reed as chief fanmaker. light effects and dances praised.
The council will discuss the final plan for tide land grades and grant franchises for the railroad tunnel and terminal improvements at tomorrow’s regular meeting. It will be the first session after the summer adjournment, with routine business also on the agenda. The meeting date was moved from tonight to tomorrow since today is not a holiday.
A near miss on Leake Washington at 10 o clock last night between the gasoline launch Rambler and the steamer Cyrene caused damage only to Rambler’s upper works and guard rail estimated at $50. Three passengers were aboard Rambler including Acting Prosecuting Attorney Faben. the Cyrene operator claimed he didn’t see the launch until too late.
Albert Smith arrested by Patrolmen Helma and McClurg at Vagrant. William Welch charged with disorderly conduct by Patrolman Glasswick. E A Brainardan arrested Policeman Shenaman for disorderly conduct. John Godfrey arrested by Policeman Huff with vagrancy charge.
Arrangements are completed for a chamber of commerce excursion Friday morning at 7 50. The group will stop 2 1 2 hours in Olympia and two hours in Montes. Kerry stays in Hoquiam Friday night visiting harbor interests. They return to Aberdeen Saturday night and reach Seattle Sunday afternoon.
Deputy Sheriff Fred Berner discovered a small red chest hidden near the coal bunkers. The box held four steel files, an ugly knife, clean shirts, two pants, a gray hat, cut off stockings, and toilet powder. Carved on the lid were the names J Stickler W Weat and Dyer, a possibly linked figure to a previous Au burn hold up. An anonymous note in the county jail corridor led to the find.
In Paris La Villette quarter police raided a street row and arrested 60 armed participants, dispersing the mob. RB. tL. Gates of 809 Second Avenue reports two women shoplifters stole a $40 opal ring last Saturday night while posing as customers.
Paris reports M. Jusserand to become French minister at Washington succeeding Jules Cambon who moves to Madrid. Steamship Roanoke sails to Nome with 1700 tons general freight incl mining machinery for N A T T Co agents at Nome and St Michael. The ship carries a crew including A J Valentine and other prominent individuals.
The Mika carnival closed with a blaze of color and a confetti battle. Cleanup begins on Labor Day as workers tear down booths and arches while noting 192 400 paid admissions and about 4000 midway tickets sold. Average daily attendance topped 11 000.
Police in Seattle and Tacoma identify stolen items worth thousands found after arrests. Names include Fred W. Pulled, W. Ducker ing, Dae F. Dirnick, Geo. F. Barrett, Clark M. Nettleton, K. A. Mooney, and others. Two barbers, M. Cohn and A. Cohen, remain in custody. Henry Hinkie was released on bond amid questions over authorities.
Non-striker ranks grow in Lansford and Summit Hill with 990 and 100 men reporting for work. A holiday today likely kept peace but trouble is anticipated tomorrow as colliery No. 6 may try to resume operations.
In the coal region around Newcastle Pennsylvania a huge crowd arrived by excursion trains. President Shaffer was too ill to speak and A M Dewey of Washington DC filled in as principal speaker. The miners parade stretched three miles with no disturbances.
H. Abel, an employe of the Interurban railroad, was seriously burned on his hands and arms yesterday while working on electrical connections near Georgetown. He was brought to Seattle and admitted to General hospital.
Two deserters from the U 88 Wisconsin, P A Hannan and Marehal, were arrested by Policeman Uniand late last night and returned to the battleship this morning.
Crowds filled Rival Clothing Company showroom on Saturday with dealers barred from buying. Staff moved large stacks of suits from tables as buyers rushed for items priced at half the marked price. Free children's salt offered with purchases. Store located at Second Ave and Washington St.
Paul Minnesota the state fair officially opened on the grounds today with notable improvements over the past year including an addition to the grandstand and a new sheep pavilion. The livestock exhibit is described as the most notable ever held in the Northwest alongside well filled departments and choice exhibits overall.
New theatrical novelty opens tonight in New York as the comic opera Emerald Tale produced by Jefferson De Angelis company. The piece, new to America, previously ran over a year at London’s Savoy Theatre. Music by the late Sir Arthur Sullivan and Edward German. lyrics by Capt Basil Hood.
An in memoriam style piece argues for a universal Labor Day. It calls for a worldwide annual holiday set aside to honor workers, their struggles, and past failures and victories, with labor refraining from work on that day.
The article argues Labor Day honors labor as an evolving force from slavery to citizenship. It stresses unity, self respect, and the benefits of organized labor, noting that unionism gives strength and prevents chaos. Mayor Fr. Schmitz proclaims the holiday’s unionist meaning and future growth. City Comptroller Riplinger returns after a month and notes a Chicago firm bidding on bonds for a library site.
A U S Navy petty officer from Philadelphia slept at a busy Seattle union depot bench and dreamed of war. A pickpocket slipped a small roll from his blue jacket as bystanders watched. Williams woke minus money and sought local sleuths to recover the loss.
The Rev Hugh W Gilchrist, retiring pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, preached a farewell sermon to a crowded church. He departs for California to lead the Presbyterian seminary at San Anselmon, expressing heartfelt thanks as tears flowed during his departure remarks.
Several funerals and deaths are reported. Mrs. Sarah Sampson died of typhoid fever last Friday and was buried at Mount Pleasant after a service at Butterworth & Bons chapel. Nellie Hart, 26, died at 717 North Forty-fifth Street and was buried at Calvary cemetery. Lizzie M. Schrieber, 22, died at Providence hospital. service at Henney & Stewart's chapel Wednesday. Miss Tabbelle Robson, daughter of J. H., interred at Mount Pleasant. Rev. B HM Lingenfelter officiated. Mrs Hobson died of a similar illness at Seattle General hospital. funeral at Butterworth & Sons' chapel. A body lies at Stewart's. J. Cairns rated service for the other deceased. The Rev. J. Cairns led services for the 38-year-old J. M. rmn whose remains were at Wa Mission hospital yesterday.
Klondike gold totaling 674000 loaded aboard the steamship Humboldt and sent to the assay office and Canadian Bank of Commerce in San Francisco. A Skagway man reports a magnetite mountain near Haines on the Canadian side, rich enough to sustain steel works on Puget Sound. Joe Genella was acquitted on August 28 of complicity in a blaze that destroyed the steamers Glenora and Mona, with watchman McMillan given ten years hard labor.
A young man, unnamed bystanders, leaped from a crowded electric car near Western avenue and Wall street as it neared its stop. The conductor did not see his signal, and he suffered painful but not serious injuries after jumping from the moving vehicle.
A pedestrian suffered head injuries when a passenger truck knocked him off his feet and he rolled into a cartwheel crash. He wore spectacles ground into his face and was aided home by bystanders who witnessed the fall.
The Seattle Electric Company resumed work this morning on the extension of the line along Fourth Avenue in Ballard. The Second Avenue extension is already completed and soon regular cars will run over both branches.
Henry George birthday commemorated by his followers with a banquet at the Rainier Grand hotel in Beattie tomorrow evening. A toast program includes The Present Value of the Single Tax Idea and The Single Tax Inevitable among others, with speakers discussing political economy and good living.
A fierce Algoa Bay storm drives 38 ships ashore with heavy loss feared. Five vessels wrecked and nearly 100 crew members lost at sea. Authorities report no immediate sign of the storm abating.
A morning dispute at the Our House saloon on Occidental avenue and Washington street ended when Dan Maroney hurled a beer bottle at clerk Arthur Moore. The bottle shattered a $350 plate glass mirror at the rear bar. Policemen Helms and McClurg arrested both men on fighting charges.
Steamship City of sailed for San Francisco this morning with 250 passengers. The Queen and the Spokane are due to arrive tonight.
In Butte Montana on September 1 the loreal slugmeers toppled Seattle 7 to 3 to extend their winning streak to four. Butte led throughout as Seattle faded, while Tacoma crushed Spokane 11 to 1 in Spokane. Helena fell 2 to 6 to Portland, as Engel held Helena to only minor hits.
Mrs Martha Fulton mother of Prosecuting Attorney Walter Fulton returned yesterday from an extended visit to the East.
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