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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1901

Page

4

Robbery Claim On Centennial Ship After Nome Stop

John Abramson, a Centennial passenger, says $2000 in cash and bills were stolen after leaving Nome. Officers questioned Port Townsend crew member Charles Hill and waiter Ernest Jamea. Hill was later released as the ship reached its next port.

John Abramson Ubis iAfternoon Abramson Port Townsend Charles Hill Mes Ernest Jame Phil Brick Hill Y Bay

Contested Constitutionality of New Toad Law

The article notes farmers hiring Attorney Wee Morris to challenge the new Toad law. Proceedings to stay further action were to begin with county commissioners. An election on the road law was set for September 3 but may be postponed further.

Wee Morris

Garonne Delayed Sailings Ahead of Planned Round Trip

Garonne will not sail Thursday as scheduled. Her agents must keep the vessel in port until the 6th, when she will depart for a single round trip.

Garonne Thursan

Arrest Warrant Issued For Peter Ernst In Local District

A local report states Peter Ernst, described as a disruptive figure, is sought by authorities after a clash near the intersection of Aert h Avenue and University Street in the afternoon. Police indicate efforts to apprehend him are underway.

Peter Ernst University Street

City Considers Crematorium to Replace Garbage Dump

The board of health moved to abolish the Connecticut street garbage dump and establish a crematorium. Health Officer Carroll was instructed to prepare a recommendation to the council, with a presentation at the next meeting.

Board of Health Connecticut Street Health of Carroll

Great Northern train to Everett races from Madison park

The report notes a big cricket game at Madison park between Beattie and another strong side. Also announced is the first Great Northern train to Everett leaving at 12 30 p m returning at 7 30 p m with daily service including Friday fare one dollar.

Madison Park Beattie Seteens Great Northern Everett

City Hall Pay Day and Staff Return From Vacation

City Hall marks regular monthly pay day for city employees. City engineer reports progress on sidewalk work from East Street to D M Cranes adds along Sixteenth Avenue. PF James returns to comptroller office after a week’s vacation. K IL War, a rere senso ri ororry, resumes duty after vacation.

Sixteenth Avenue Th Avenue East Street D. M. Crane James Comptrollers K. IL

Beattie and vicinity weather update tonight and Wednesday

Beattie and vicinity forecast calls for light to fresh north winds tonight and Wednesday. Residents should expect cooler temperatures and variable cloud cover with no significant precipitation anticipated.

City club delegates aim to boost new road law at special election

Delegates from city civic groups plan a morning meeting at 1 4 but the readable OCR shows efforts to mobilize for passage of a road law at a forthcoming special election.

Iment Clube Cormmerce

Long voyage recounts ship’s journey and message

A fragment describes the ship John A. Briggs near the Horn in April, with Captain Balch’s message found in a chest from a long voyage. It notes a Bettie thrown overboard and a distance of two hundred miles after a halt.

Ort Townsend Sia Capt. Balch John A. Briggs

Remains Sent for Interment of Lottie Hern

The late Robert’s remains will be shipped to Butte by Collins Sherman Foley for interment. Funeral services for Lottie Hern, the 2 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Hern of Green Lake, were held at Butterworth's chapel this morning.

Robert Butte Collins-Sherman-Foley Lottie Hern Mr. Hern Green Lake Butterworth

Stealing a Gill Net Arrest of Dan Bullivan

Detective Sam Corbett arrested fishermen Dan Bullivan this morning on burglary charges. A warrant from Justice Cann's court names Sullivan for entering William Dotson's shack at Blanchard and Lenora streets and stealing a hornet from the Dobson home. He faces a hearing before Judge Cannes this afternoon.

Dan Bullivan Sam Corbett Justice Cann's Court Sullivan William Dotson Blanchard and Lenora Dobaon Cannes

District fire alarm complaint in East area

Residents along Dy East Jackson Street East Spruce Street Ninth Avenue and Nineteenth Avenue urge a fire alarm due to dense settlement and fear of great property loss. The fire and water committee will likely report a recommendation at the next council session.

Jackson Street East Spruce Street Ninth Avenue Nineteenth Avenue Fire and Water Committee Main Oaler Street Nob Hill Avenue Twentieth Avenue Twenty-eight Avenue Yesler Spruce First Avenue King Atlantic Seventeenth Avenue Dennyway East Roy Warren Nob Hill Seventh Avenue Adison Ental Avenue Mercer East Noy Lakeview Eisen Place Kaat Parse Marvard Harvard

Dan Bullivan Bound Over on Burglary Charge

Dan Bullivan was bound over to the superior court on a burglary charge. He is accused of robbing a shack owned by W. Debson.

Dan Bullivan Superior Court Sebo W. Debson

Civil service to enforce 1 percent debt rule on employees

The civil service commission at a meeting last night decided to strictly enforce rule 1 percent, barring any person who refuses to pay his just debts from eligibility or retention on the classified list. Complainants reported several employes, apparently able to pay, have failed to meet monthly obligations.

Civil Service Commission

City Awards Cement Sidewalks Contract on Ray Denny Way

The board awarded John Editors the contract to construct cement sidewalks on Ray Denny Way from Broadway to Mereson Avenue at a centrect price of 7.5. All bids on sidewalks for Nobin Avenue and Starranen Street were rejected as too high.

White Works John Editors Ray Denny Way Broadway Mereston Avenue Nobin Avenue Starranen Street

Court actions shuffle as marriages and filings loop

A jumble of court filings shows J Heffernan suing for a machinery dispute against Seattle & King County OW company, while Mary Toombs seeks a divorce from Robert Toombs. Bill M. Stanley receives maintenance and costs as another case moves, and motions surface for commitments and alimony.

J. Heffernan Artics Inc Seattle King County OW Company Mary Toombe Robert Toombs Hen-Euppert Bill M. Stanley Else Rave John L. Tacley Reon W. Hays Superior Court Bell Amy Wichie Ee Jati Thame G Inteaamee Ag

Gunboat Alert Sails From Harbor to Port Sami Yard

The U S gunboat Alert left the harbor this morning heading for the Port Sami navy yard. The voyage underscores naval activity and readiness during the period.

Navy Yard U. S Alert Port Sami Navy Yard

Prominent Guests Registered at Hotels Across Cities

The list includes Wa Mo amant attorney and S. M. Ross U S District Judge from Los Angeles, W J Sadler Navy officer, W A Calderhead Fifth Nebraska district, at Rainier Grand W W Morton San Francisco, circuit judge W BGt Portland, Calvin Hetlig theatrical manager, P J Smith county commissioner Issaquah, Wilson Tibbetts North Bend postmaster, J J McWoui anchomish bridge contractor, and Diamond Coal Mining Co noted in the final line.

Wa Moamant S .M. Ross Los Angeles United States W. J. Sadler U. S. Navy W. A. Calderhead Nebraska Rainier Grand W. W. Morton Ban Fra W. B. Gt Portland Calvin Hetlig Pi 4. Morton, ; Na Er Geo. W. Gibbs Co Man Francisco J. Smith Lesaquah Tobetta Issaquan Wilson Tibbetts Manana North Bend J. J. McWoui Anchomish. M

Building Permits Issued for Several Dwellings and a Pone

The office of the City Engineer lists permits may include Christine K for a one and a half story frame pone at 2 Third Avenue West Top Si Cedar, C. PF Stone for a two story frame dwelling at 13 Stone Avenue, and A Holden for a one and a half story frame dwelling at 02 Ninth Avenue Northeast costing 1100.

Mra Christine K Third Avenue West C. PF. Stone Stone Avenue A. Holden Ninth Avenue Northeast

Setae Marketing Notice From Seattle Adopts New Orders

The notice states that since August 1 in Seattle the firm has expanded monthly. It lists steam domestic orders and a delivery area north and south of Pike Street with telephone Main 598 and delivery instructions.

Seattle Pike Street Aiope Issaquah Coal CO Madison Street Main

Improvements Ordered Amid Weather Fears by City Council

The city council voted to proceed with another set of street improvements despite weather concerns and a mayoral recommendation to defer. A special committee will review several projects including grading, curbing, and sidewalking on multiple avenues, with estimated costs around 26 415 dollars and various utilities updates.

Tno Parry Muldoon Blake Taylor Corbin

Engineer Stirling to Join Cornell as Instructor

Stirling DB Mill a civil engineering scholar at the state university leaves tomorrow for Cornell to accept an instructor post. He will also attend the University of Wisconsin this winter. He is joined by Mr Hill a noted athlete and football and track team member and by Mr L BK Thayer another university athlete.

Police Appointment Follows Civil Service Eligibility

Claude G. Tannick has been appointed a regular policeman from the civil service list of eligibles and assumed his duties last night.

Claude G. Tannick Civil Service

Arrest of Lenana and Plias Shrouded in Unclear Details

Two individuals named Rove Lenana and Mary Plias were arrested amid unclear circumstances. An accompanying statement from the department referenced ongoing efforts to determine the charges, but specifics and formal actions had not yet been announced.

Rove Lenana Mary Plias Omeer Flannagan

Beattie Hopes Send 160 Workers to Hop Picking

One hundred sixty Beattie people left today for North Yakima to join hop picking. All were sent by the free public employment office.

North Yakima

Beattie Store Opens With Thanks For Crowd

Expression of gratitude from Beattie and vicinity for a large turnout at the new store home on Saturday evening. 3000 souvenir carnivals were distributed but supply ran out. an opening sale begins Wednesday with fall and winter goods at attractive prices.

Beattie Star C. Miles & Piper Co Firat Avenue Spring Street

Judge orders deportation over missing certificate

Judge Manford orders Chong Jam Chow deported for lacking proper certificate to remain in the United States. Deputy Marshall Tyler will send him back to the Celestial kingdom on the Orat boat.

Manford Chong Jam Chow United Sates Marshall Tyler Celestial Kingdom G. W. Roberts Pacific & Arctic Railway Huntieh Columbia

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