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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
3
A decorative hat features a bird of paradise crest with sweeping plumes and purple velvet accents. Velvet ribbon bow sits under the brim secured by a cabachon, with plumes fading to white tips. The piece is noted as attractive but possibly less flattering on some wearers.
Police Matron Chapin claims Attorney John Arthur insulted her and vows not to seek disbarment. She asserts he ordered her from his office and spoke to her rudely while demanding letters involving young women. Arthur denies wrongdoing and laughs off the confrontation.
The rules committee urged making the temporary body permanent and nominating legislative candidates first county officers second and precinct officers third. Jones Lambert and others pressed for two justices of the peace amid clashes over party lines and nonpartisan judiciary views. Critics cited Republican corruption and urged dual judges while supporting nonpartisan aims.
Detective Adame and Dr. Alice Beverleigh traced a theft ring involving Jennie Marshall and accomplices. About $1000 in valuables and costly garments were stolen and later found in a Victoria pawn shop. Marshall admitted the burglary but shielded co-conspirators, while Duffy and others face charges.
Matthew Falconi a Western Avenue saloonkeeper was arrested by Patrolman Glascock on a false swearing charge after conflicting testimony in the Superior Court. Prosecutor Vince Fabcon ordered the arrest following Watts’s trial, with Falconi’s bond set at 1000 by Justice Cann.
Rev. Mack Scott, a colored minister, charged with assaulting a young congregation member and motherless, waived preliminary hearing before Justice Ke. He was bound over to the superior court in $8000 bond and sent to county jail in default.
Pil Hurley first baseman for Seattle spent last night in a county jail after an inebriated incident. Deputy Sheriff McGee took him into custody following a row with a Chinese man. He slept in a small room near the jailer and was released at 6 o clock this morning ready to go home.
The coroner's jury found no blame in the death of Alexander McLeod who was electrocuted by contact with a third rail while working on the Interurban railway near Georgetown. The verdict was given this afternoon at the inquest.
The steamship Dolphin captained by Hunter reached port at 9 10 this morning from Skagway with 92 passengers aboard. The gold cargo belonged to interior miners. Mrs J J Healey, wife of a wealthy Alaska operator, did not sail on the Dolphin as planned, instead taking a berth on the Santa Ana which departed about two hours later.
W. W. Beaton told police last night that a valuable gold watch was taken from his pocket on Second Avenue. A nugget fob chain was also stolen, suspected by authorities to have been carried off by a pickpocket.
In a windy Seattle field, Beattie defeats Dugdale’s Portland nine 6 to 1. Harris of Portland starred with six stops, while Beattie pitchers Whitbeck and Jeane Mtovali excelled. Dalrymple and Pitt produced Beattie’s only run, as Seattle’s defense kept Portland from tying the game.
The Third Avenue theater continues to draw crowds as Thelma remains the fad and A Thoroughbred Tramp is set for next week with Elmer Walters company. Madison Street Theater presents Venita and a strong dance by Wallace, with upcoming burlesque and new vaudeville acts. Tivoli Opera Company opens at the Grand with The Toy Maker The Idols Eye and The Serenade led by Perris Hartman. cast includes Frances Graham Annie Myers Bertha Davis Arthur Cunningham and others. Seattle’s season begins with Robert Fitesimmons in The Hincksmith at the auditorium and Beattle Electric discontinues most park concerts except Sunday at Madison Park.
In Newark on September 6 the Hodge case against United States Steel Corp featured counsel Lindsebury alleging David B Lamar runs a sprawling blackmail scheme to extort money by threatening bond tenures. Hodge portrayed as figurehead for Lamar in the injunction fight over 200 million dollars of stock retirement and bond substitution.
Fire originating in the Pocahontas mine near Bramwell West Virginia is now under control after burning for several days. Officials say the blaze was started by incendiaries and is contained with no immediate report of injuries.
Consul Jewell in Fort De France cables to the state department confirming the Mont Pelee catastrophe accounts. He places the death toll at 1,500 at the most conservative estimate, noting the high casualty figure and ongoing efforts to assess damage.
At Beattie meeting in Wilson's Business College rooms more than 100 railroad employees from several lines unanimously adopted resolutions against establishing a state railway commission. John A. Miller Joseph Weber and P. R. McDonald prepared the resolution in opposition.
A group of railway workers denounces the proposed state railway commission. They warn wage cuts and halted railway expansion would follow, urging legislators and party delegates to oppose the commission and keep agitation active. A committee was appointed to promote the stance and copies sent to Republican and Democratic conventions.
No prospect of a new Northern Pacific time card as officials insist changes suit the majority and anger Beattie Seattle commuters. The current schedule often runs late or misses trains between Seattle and Tacoma forcing reliance on Portland routed services.
The Star newsboys prepare for a Bremerton Ban day event with new training efforts. They practice rubhing pie eating and scrambling as daily exercise to ready for statesmanship and adult crime lessons. A pig and guardian angel omen adds odd local color as the pastry supply for the day promises large pies and a Grand W. O. W. excursion details appear with transit info and fare.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Seattle Cereal Co. will be held at the office of the company 304 and 299 Railroad Ave Seattle Wash Monday September 8th 1902 at 2 o clock p m for the purpose of electing a board of directors and for the reappointment of a proxy to come before the meeting A Thorndike Secretary Seattle Aug 20th.
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