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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1901
Page
4
Buffalo remains quiet after the attempted presidential assassination as Sept Std Czolgosz, accused anarchist, offers no confession. Authorities report no new statements and city life continues amid security scrutiny.
The report from Captain MC Jensen details monthly export figures for the port including tonnage and values. Figures show 8 tons valued at 125,800 and 24,008 tons valued at 1 3,739, totaling export value around 94,998 and port duties or wharfage noted as 178.95.
The United States Court of Appeals orders A. Prowet to appear in San Francisco to show cause for contempt. He is linked to the Noyes McKenzie affair in Nome for advising against turning over $200 in gold dust on Sept 20, 1900. Prosecutor Inter alleges Prowet conspired with Judge Noyes and Receiver McKenzie.
Lt Holmes, a sailor, sought arrest of Chiia Nelson, Hatlor's union leader, after a fight over dues. Holmes alleges Nelson struck him with a loaded weapon, leaving his face swollen and eyes black and blue.
Passengers on the City of Seattle report Henry Callis, a White & Yukon railroad brakeman, pleaded guilty to smuggling American goods into the Horse. He was fined $55 after authorities claimed a close watch on his conduct, with 200 the items seized and arrest recorded amid complaints from the Canadian author group.
Two thousand spectators watched Seattle fall 2 to 1 to Portland after 11 innings at Athletic Park. Rockenfield made a sensational ninth inning catch to retire Anderson at the plate. Portland tied the score in the ninth. Muller's homer sparked the rally, but Seattle fell behind in the fifth and lost. Beattie had seven hits and Hickey held Portland to five. The Tacoma series begins Wednesday as P N Longenbaugh’s attempted murder case resumes. the defendant was wounded and absent from court.
Detective Sam Corbett found a tin box containing valuable papers in a city alley this morning. The box had been stolen from the room of A. J. Connell an insurance man residing in the Estabrook block in the southern part of the city.
The week's business opened well on the avenue with Yaki ma and Wenatchee produce arriving safely. Markets show ample fruit to fill large orders and prices firm with little change from Saturday’s quotations. Several commission houses received large quantities of bananas from New Orleans at 1.75 to 2.50. Butter eggs and poultry quotes remain steady with rising demand for poultry.
Captain Frank Moore commands the tug Mary D P D Hume which docked after towing salmon laden vessels for Pacific Packing and Navigation. The ship left Nushigak August 24 with passenger Mr Lendaburg cannery superintendent who says the Nushigak plant is closed for winter and this year’s salmon catch was below previous years.
J F Rogers is hired as instructor for the Seattle Athletic Club. He has previously worked in St Paul and will begin duties about October. The club secretary Aldfama, currently in New York, will return to Seattle September 20. New bath houses Madrona Villa.
Detective Philbrick investigates the Rainier baths assault from yesterday morning. Lee allegedly beat or knocked down stairs after a confrontation, with police leaning toward self defense. Bath proprietor Gav in and Clay Lee were released on recognizance. McDonald remains in Providence hospital, and Lee is jailed in the city.
The steamer Queen under Captain Lioryd sailed for Nome today with cargo headed by a large shipment of watermelons. Passengers aboard include WwW. Mechinnie of the British American line and Mrs Ostherine Daney and her son from Chicago, who plan to winter in the north.
The Seattle Electric company will arrest anyone riding on streetcar fenders. A city ordinance bans the practice and Chief of Police Sullivan has been asked to enforce the measure.
Robert Hawley six months died at 1003 Howell street last evening and will be shipped to Hutte Montana. Absalom Tilley one cent month old son of A B Tilley died at 410 Twenty eighth axtern. funeral today at 2 pm. John D Ely committed suicide last Thursday. funeral held yesterday at Butterworth's chapel with Electrical Workers' association. interment Lake View cemetery. Sarah Cushman fourteen died at 2008 Western avenue last night. body at Bonney and Stewart's.
The race between Layita Bonita and Olympia was called off yesterday for no wind. Yachters remain determined and plan a restart next Sunday with the same boats competing.
The Tivoli Opera company pleased audiences with The Toy Maker a comic opera. Ferris Hartman plays the toy maker and Annie Myers as the doll impresses with charm. The cast includes Arthur Cunningham and strong chorus work. The show runs through the week before The Wedding Day follows.
The Third Avenue hosted a crowded house for A Rawmage Check with standing room past late arrivals. The farce delivered unusual humor and a witty pace as the audience enjoyed sharp lines and light horseplay throughout the show.
The final Grand Opera performance drew a fairly good crowd with clever acts and a standout James T. Kelly paralleled by his popular song parodies. Kathe Hazelgrove and Steward Collandi led the dog act in an encore, with Norman and Linnie Love delivering the evening’s strongest moments.
The board of health will meet at President Gibson's office to discuss the council's refusal to appropriate funds for an assistant health officer. They will also consider steps to stop fish dumping in the bay by various canneries and may take decisive action to abate the nuisance.
G. M. Briggs of Hendrix & Briggs, arrested at the request of a Yakima farmer, must stand trial in Yakima county. Judge Mory denied the motion for a writ of habeas corpus after noon.
The piece profiles Ballard figures J Murdoch mayor John Johnson and F M De Moses among others. It notes Murdoch as city clerk since January 1 191 and real estate investor. Johnson elected December 100. De Moses pioneer and five term city treasurer. It covers HM Bostian city engineer and ongoing street and sewer work valued around 110000 with 62000 in progress. Also mentions P B Paulson political leader at 136 Ballard Avenue, Fred Hufnagie new Ballard bar owner, W Gehueesier Ballard Grocery proprietor, and D W Kirk who supplied city views via his Ballard gallery.
Seattle shoppers crowded our new store Saturday evening sending 3000 souvenirs to the crowd though not all could be distributed. The notice invites all Seattleites to visit downtown and make the store their headquarters with an opening on Wednesday and fall winter bargains advertised in the Star. Kilbourne Ozark Co. and Miles Piper Co. are named with their addresses and product notes.
Mrs J Carleon living near Morrison street faced a deadly blaze early this morning. Flames trapped her on the second floor until a plank and window escape carried her to safety. Fire crews extinguished the small Harrison Street blaze. damage estimated at one hundred dollars. Authorities suspect arson by local youths amid neighbor disputes.
Defense counsel requests delay citing illness and business constraints. Judge Tynne grants continuance until November 4 after considering statutory basis for the request.
The U S Court of Appeals ruled on Bark Highland Light and William Herbert versus Charlies Pet tey and others, reversing with costs. In American Bonding and Trust Company versus Charlies T Takahash and others the court affirmed.
The schooner Laurel, Capt. Ramuel Waieh, arrived from Nome with 3 % passengers, including members of the Chas. D. Lane crew. Cargo valued at $66,000. departed Beattle May 7 with full freight, sailed August 7, narrowly escaped ice in Norte Sound, and plans to return to Nowe soon.
The Latonia Christian church plans a new home of worship to be built in Brook. The project aims to provide a dedicated church facility for congregants and community events.
The church has disposed of its former building and reestablished as University Place Christian Church. Temporary services will be held in a tent at the corner of Forty second Avenue and Tenth Avenue Northeast.
The bark Albert arriving from Honolulu with broken automobiles will sail back soon with a wheat cargo under charter to William Diamond and Co. The German ship Adolf is bound for the Miniteh tsies, and the schooner Vega is on the ways at Ballard awaiting its next task.
Thomas Doyle, a lineman, was arrested and faces afternoon court on assault and battery charges after a confrontation on a Western avenue car with a man named McCharies. Fletcher, a bystander, was involved and received part of Doyle’s wrath during the incident.
Funeral of Daniel Behneider, longtime county pioneer, was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence. The service was conducted by Daniel Bagley, Beattie’s pioneer minister. About forty carriages followed the hearse.
A violin valued at $00 was reported stolen yesterday from A Barr a passenger on the steamer Queen. Barr a resident of Los Angeles California believes the instrument was taken from the boat yesterday morning.
Mrs Howe housed at the Plaza on Third Avenue and Union Street reported the loss of a purse containing cash and valuables. The item disappeared on the street near the post office, police were notified today.
In Feattle and vicinity light to fresh southerly winds bring showers on Tuesday as the forecast calls for unsettled weather and possible rain across the area.
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