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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
4
The mayor warned that the city council should pass ordinances only if absolutely necessary this fall or he will veto them. He indicated a halt on further improvement measures unless essential, following his recent communication.
Well pickerell a North Seattle girl known for wearing men’s clothes was arrested as a vagrant by Officer Mayon in a Fifth Avenue saloon near Pike Street. She fled through the blocks and toppled into a clay bank then mud after a chase. She was taken to headquarters for vagrancy trial.
Great Northern president James J. Hill, on a grain crop inspection tour, was expected in Seattle last night in his private car. His visit concentrates on potential depot construction on tide lands south of the city and could trigger work starting soon after his review.
Richard Ryan, arrested by Detectives Adams and Lane Saturday night, is identified as the burglar who entered one or two homes in the city. Mrs. W. Stein of 1239 Avenue identified him yesterday as the man she saw in her house on August 1. Police believe he also entered the C. L. Denny residence on August 16.
Mrs. H. A. Birmingham of 7134 Fifth Avenue reported a peculiar robbery this morning. She lists items taken including a cornet, jewelry, clothing, and old coins and names her husband as the thief. Police treat the case as likely a family quarrel.
The residence of James Scott on Suremit avenue was entered yesterday afternoon while the family was away. A pass key opened the front door and thieves stole clothing, jewelry, and a bank containing money. Police are investigating.
A garbled market list shows prices for apples oranges peaches and other produce. Items include watermelons 1.50 to 2.00 per unit and lettuce garlic cabbage peppers and tomatoes with varied per unit and per sack quotes.
John Fagan age 0 dies at 9206 Second Avenue and remains at Bonney Stewart's. Mrs Kate Danes age 35 dies at her parents’ Bal lard residence while visiting home, remains at Butterworths. William Benga age ST dies at a local hospital and remains at Bonney Stewart's.
Two steamers Behome and Utopia ran ashore due to a heavy mulet settling on the lower Sound that night. Sehorme narrowly avoided a collision at Fairhaven, drifting onto the Deadman's Point flats while Utopia followed and backed away, then began to plow mud in front of Whatcom as flood tide lifted.
Deputy Coroner Wiltemn, stationed in Wellington, has not yet been heard from while investigating yesterday's Great Northern train wreck. The missing official's status delays early findings and official statements.
W. J. Magnon, wanted in this city for embezzlement from the Great Northern Express company six weeks ago, has been arrested in Vancouver British Columbia. Chief Sullivan received the news today and Magnon will be brought here for trial.
A Seattle clerk lodges a protest over high food costs noting onions at 1.45 per hundred pounds and berries priced beyond reach. He compares Seattle with Portland and Spokane, suspects price fixing, and calls for pestering local hucksters and a thorough investigation by The Star. The Building Trades Council also moves offices to Fourth Avenue.
Late Nome advices report ex postmaster Joseph M. Wright bound over to district court over a $4,400 shortage after a $1,000 government loan. $93,000 invested in an electric plant failed. Golovin Bay recalls two miners Marston and Smith drifting at sea and surviving after a week with minimal provisions. Nome gamblers Jack Lawler and Robert Mumford reportedly died by suicide amid financial woes. Good news from Alder Creek, Finestone district shows rich gold returns, while business excursions led by the Chamber of Commerce may visit Kay's Harbor North Yakima and Walla Walla with plans for a Valley Fair Association excursion to Puyallup. Weather: Seattle vicinity showers and light to fresh south winds.
The chamber of commerce adopted resolutions backing city purchase or lease of university grounds for a central city park and library use. The parks committee was authorized to confer with authorities on purchase terms, with a view toward ensuring the tract becomes Seattle’s.
Laborer Wm. Cook of 2206 Western Avenue escaped severe harm in a sewer excavation at Fourth Avenue and Madison Street. An outbound streetcar jarred nearly a half ton of earth onto him but braces set by the overseer absorbed the impact, leaving Cook with only a dislocated shoulder.
The steamer Hertha of Alaska Commercial Co commanded by Capt Johansen sails for Valdez and several ports tonight. It will stop at Kodiak Juneau Sitka Yakutat Kayak Oree Pilemar Sardovia Horner Keenal and Tynoonck carrying freight including railing ton and railroad iron for Cook Inlet Mining Co. The Bertha lists passengers.
Detective Byrnes and Officer Kelly arrested Elliott at Madison Park for beating a woman named Lins Sehretr. A second woman received some blows. Sehretr has prior trouble with Elliott and police know them both. Elliott likely to be charged with assault and battery. Our 12-tn houses were current 1 bourne & to, a we.
Steamer Humboldt capt Bonni fold arrived at 10 this morning from Skagway and Juneau with 200 tons of ore and Samoa in cargo and 120 passengers. Government cable between Bhagway and Junesuta in bad order. Business in Ghagway booming as miners and merchants return. Klondike season extended with many taking low river rates.
Farah A. Fussell sues J. J. Healy and Jaabella Healy for 1770 alleging payment for services to Mrs Healy during illness. Marding seeks divorce from Elliott R. Harding on abandonment and lack of support and custody of two children from a prior marriage. A second marriage occurred in October and the husband deserted in March. Ho Ren With Men Charles Kingwell seeks a divorce.
The article accuses Prose Kingweill of cruel and inhuman conduct for going out at night with other men and alleges she is living with J. D. Williams in Los Angeles. He seeks custody of their two children, one of whom is with her in Los Angeles.
Norman C Sinelair seeks a decree of divorce from Noa Sinclair after an August 1801 marriage and December abandonment. Mary L Kneeland seeks divorce from DF and custody for their 4 year old with support provisions. Guardian at law notes inability to prosecute Laura May Peterson v City of Beattie case and offers to drop it. Isabel C Jones vs City of Beattie continues over damages for a lot fronting First Avenue after city excavation. prior judgement of 150 reversed by the supreme court.
Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles arrives tonight and is slated to travel by the Northern Pacific overland train this afternoon. He will inspect Fort Lawton Fort Flagler and other defenses along the coast. Possible visit to Alaska remains undecided.
The sailing date of the steamer Charlies Neilson was moved from tonight at % p m to tomorrow night at the same hour. James Lawton and Alex Nicholson were arrested by Officer McClure last night for fighting.
The house and property committee of the chamber of commerce will refit the chamber quarters and form a chamber of alterations. The secretary’s private office will be removed and moved to a new adjoining room. The main room will be redesigned to seat 123 people comfortably.
Local store advertises discounted fall wear and school supplies. Includes boys wool suits at 2.65, women's stockings 82c, silk hose 82c, gloves 6c, school tablets 1c, pencils 8c per dozen, rulers 1c, crayons 4c per bar, dictionaries 19c, Smyrna and Wilton velvet rugs on sale, and various notions and accessories. Images show broad discounts and future sale dates.
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