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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1901
Page
3
The council voted to end the position and withheld September salary, questioning the need for the office created two years ago. Health Officer Carroll and Dr. Ludlow argue one person cannot handle all sanitation work and city practice cases, raising concerns about duties.
Beattie weather office notes light rain on August 26 but little relief from dust. Week above normal temperatures except September 1. Rain in Seattle and Tacoma. Eastern Washington saw heavier showers. Oat cutting near done. wheat threshing rapid with above average yield and good quality. Potatoes likely short. prunes and apples dropping in some areas. irrigation districts report full melon and tomato crops in Walla Walla region.
The auditor's August report shows higher activity than last year with receipts reaching 1440 more than August 1900. Instrument filings rose by 401, and hunting licenses explained much of the increase with 682 licenses issued during the month.
The Cayton libel case was dismissed this morning by Judge Mmory upon the mention of Prosecuting Attorney Puulton. Cayton, editor of the Seattle Republic, was tried in municipal court for publishing article about Chief of Police W L Meredith, who was killed. He was bound over to the superior court by Judge Cann in the interim.
A naval rescue operation near a coastal town ended with the loss of life as crews recovered the body of a sailor named Bee after a rope entanglement incident. Authorities identified the ship’s captain and confirmed ongoing investigations.
The Ecumenical Methodist Episcopal conference began at Wesley's Chapel in City Read with opening prayer by Bishop Harrnet missionary Bishop of Africa. King Edward and President MacKinney were prayed for as Bishop Galloway of Jackson preached. Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of London sent friendly messages. About three hundred American delegates attend.
The Alaska Steamship Co. brought two ships to port this morning, the Dolphin with 120 passengers including a Dawson contingent led by Clar ence Berry and family. The Farallon followed with 57 tons salmon and 49 tons sulphur for Tacoma, while a rate war between Yukon river boats cuts Dawson to White Horse fares to 15 dollars.
Prank Stoker, who eloped with J. W. Forrest’s wife, allegedly took $200 after returning to the house. The couple checked into the Globe hotel under a false name. Forrest has won back his wife and prosecutors cannot issue a warrant or hold the man, leaving the affair seemingly settled without court action.
The marriage of Harry Arnold of the Bonney & Stewart Undertak Co. and Miss Florence Davielton of Ore will be solemnized this evening at Rev. Lingenfelter's residence 09 Clay Street. The ceremony will be private with a few friends. Arnold has worked with Bonney & Stewart for several years and is well regarded in the city.
Leon Cohen alias Geo Warner, of Honolulu, arrested by Detective Byrnes for stealing 75 dollars from Mr Gearing at the Metropole hotel. He confessed to taking the money days earlier but claimed 25 dollars. A telegram found on him referenced a Walla Walla address. He is 21 and described as a bad character with prior transactions.
Councilmen Crichton Jamen Blake Benjamin Taylor Muldoon Byere and Navin left this morning to attend the county fair in Wenatchee for a single day of official observation and civic engagement.
Thirtieth avenue and Fast Cherry street residence of F. W. Hicks was entered during the night. A valuable manicure set was the only property taken, indicating a limited theft.
A report to the county clerk from Steilacoom asylum states that if King County sent subjects in the past two years were released yesterday and the day before after being adjudged sane.
In a Fremont foreclosure action against J. J. Essen, Redfern faced a sharp rebuke from Judge Tallman for courtroom misbehavior on the witness stand. He claimed he built Mason's cottage but was not paid, then scoffed at the notion of receiving wages. The judge reminded him of equity court, after which the testimony revealed Redfern had also received clothing and meals, plus small sums, from the Essen family.
J W Edwards, a colored man, was sentenced to four months in the chain gang by Judge George yesterday afternoon. The case showed Edwards had repeatedly assaulted the woman and made threats against her life, and the sentence is the heaviest the current police judge has imposed.
At the Charity Organization Society monthly meeting the August report showed 42 destitution cases, below the usual fifty to seventy. Dr. Clarence Thwing plans October retirement from secretarial duties and will edit a society publication. Receipts totaled $192.75 to cover expenditures. a special meeting will elect a new secretary.
The Queen Anne Improvement club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening at the club house. City Engineer Thomson will address the club on street improvement questions and the adoption of the new road law will be discussed with a view to action.
Judge George defends his administration as police judge amid salary cuts and Finance Committee questions. He cites $46 913.15 in fines for the period ending August 31 plus slot machine revenue and closed gambling houses. He denies impropriety and questions why council did not seek his statement. He notes policy on beer in parks and voluntary fines from blind pigs and recounts specific fines and suspensions. He refuses to state future actions if his salary is reduced.
Clarence Berry, veteran Klondike pioneer and owner of Eldorado claims, arrives on the Dolphin after trips to Dawson Nome and San Francisco. He cautions that Nome and Teller camps are overhyped, notes water shortages, and predicts Klondike output will drop this season. His party includes James Berry L Stanley William Stanley and J J Doyle.
John M. McIntosh sues the Pacific Bridge Co for 20000 in a federal court action claiming personal injuries from a box of dirt falling on him while working on the Cedar river water system on August 18, 1900. He alleges crushing injuries and impairment of earning capacity.
Toka, a young Japanese girl, attempted suicide at Virginia Street and is in fair condition at Providence hospital. A severe illness is believed to have prompted the act. Her collie dog, which accompanied her to the water and police station, was cared for by friends.
Thomas Doyle and BR. Mothartes two Beattie Electric Co. linemen fought during a work run near Grant Street Bridge. Special Officers Cummings and Wren separated them. both were arrested for fighting and released on their own recognizance.
In a trial race at Brenton's Point on September 4, the Columbia defeated the Constitution. Brenton's Point hosted a competitive regatta with both vessels racing for speed and performance.
At a meeting of the Alaska Steamship Association last night, routine winter traffic was discussed. Companies report harmony within the association and keep freight and passenger schedules unchanged. Plans to adjust coal schedules to improve service between Puget Sound ports and Lynn Canal were discussed.
Deputy Sheriff Fben Kelly recovered a bundle of clothing and papers at South Park. The items appear to belong to a man named John Bagley, suggesting a possible identification or status update in a local case.
Market report notes plentiful fall fruit with lower prices. Grapes, melons, citrus, and pears show strong supply. poultry, butter, and eggs steady. Prices listed include lemons per box at 40.605.00 and muscat/black grapes at about 1.00–1.25 per box or pound in the mixed quotations.
Two unincumbered Arkansas farms in the northwest fruit belt offered for exchange for Seattle property. One farm 0. acre at 21600 and another 126 acre farm at 1200. Healthful locality with fine spring water and bearing fruit. Land suited to corn cotton and vegetables with ample improvements. One owner may take a mortgage. Campbell Spengle 111 Marion St Main 1196 Lloyd Briscoe & Lloyd offer homes for working men 365 Hinckly block.
Howard Darlington, Emmett Run well, St Hardenberah and Hb. A. Atratton started today for a fishing excursion to Lake Crescent. The group plans to be away about two weeks.
A fragmented travel timetable lists Northern Pacific routes to St Paul Seattle Olympia Vancouver and connections. It notes departures arrivals and transfers with line names such as Coast Limited Overland and Canadian Pacific, including times and stations like St Paul Tacoma and Seattle, in a dense railroad guide excerpt.
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