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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1901
Page
3
Morrison, an assistant cook at the Rainier, fled through an alley after declaring that McKinley deserved to die and that there were few like Golgoi in the world. Six or eight waiters and cooks pursued him, but he escaped and has not been seen at the hotel since.
John J. Foster, a miner at Black Diamond, was instantly killed yesterday morning when he was crushed between a mine car and the jam as he left the mine conveyance against company rules. Coroner Hoye was notified. the body will be shipped to Nova Scotia for interment by Bonney & Stewart. No inquest will be held. investigators attributed the death to the miner’s own carelessness.
Miskel was found guilty by Judge George of stealing iron track braces from the Seattle Electric Co. He was fined 60 dollars and costs, or to be committed to the county jail in default.
Retail Clerks Union No. 290 adopts memorial resolutions praising President William McKinley and condemning the assassin’s act. The group expresses sympathy to his family and calls for justice, noting the loss to American principles and public leadership. Signed by L. V. Westerman president and officers.
Local pawnbrokers Robert Lurie M B Cohn Nathan Phillipe Harry Silver Joe Hoestech and J Laurie will be arrested by License Inspector Marsh this afternoon for conducting pawnbrokers business without a license. There has been much debate over whether licenses can be demanded and the issue is expected to be hotly contested with warrants sworn before Judge George.
The YMCA gymnasium reopened today under the continued leadership of Physical Director A. Douthier. During a three month closure the facility was refitted and furnished with substantial new apparatus to enhance its programs.
The case before Commissioner K Beter involves K Thorsen filing a complaint against Conrad, master of the steamship Cememnial, alleging charging and refusing to provide a legible copy of the whipping article to the crew aboard the Bay Wert of Aasc Weel. The matter was set for hearing this afternoon.
The Star reports a Gallup New Mexico mine strike tied to a union labor dispute. A communicator signed by Jas Cavanaugh and Daniel P. Dugan says a Gallup mine representative is in Seattle seeking coal miners. The union bill warns miners to stay away. strike has lasted six months with no settlement.
Judge Hanford finds steamship Charlies DD Lane carried more steerage passengers than allowed, causing discomfort and fare losses. Commissioner Bow man to list libelants who paid fares and suffered, decree for damages and costs. Abram J Hill and Joseph J Hill versus schooner Ivy is dismissed for insufficient evidence.
September has been set apart for Seattle day at the Valley Fair Association Fair in Puyallup. Secretary Meikle of the chamber of commerce is arranging reduced railroad rates for visitors. Notify Secretary Meikle if you plan to attend Seattle day.
Traffic between the city and Vancouver gains extra accommodation next week as the steam er North Pacific is shelved to assist the Mainlander. The Rosalie is laid up and the former boat operates on the Victoria route.
Bids will open tomorrow at 11 o clock in the quartermaster’s office for a large government stock including 4000 tons of oats and 2500 tons of hay intended for the Philippines. Delivery must be made by October 1 to a Maj Huhlen designated site. transport details are uncertain, but the Ebert at Tacoma may be ordered to load them.
The Garonne and John Kimball will sail from Seattle for Nome. The Garonne is loading sack coal at Tacoma and will move to the Arlington dock tonight to begin loading Seattle relight. The Kimball is already loading at Arlington.
Court news notes the City of Seattle seeks a new trial for Isabel C. Jones against the city on statutory grounds after a jury awarded $975. Mabel Kerr seeks divorce from James Kerr citing abandonment in December 1899 after five months of marriage. Fritz Lee files habeas corpus petition against Chief of Police Sullivan claiming unlawful restraint of his property and fines.
Emma P. Trister sues J B Parsons and others to quiet title to West Seattle property in Beard case before Judge Tallman. Harrie Lewis sues Javed Cohen over two promissory notes totaling 1160 on trial before Judge Dell. James Hughes arraigned for murder first degree in Judge Emory’s courtroom. plea due Wednesday. County road election injunction hearings deferred until jury case ends. Hert Briggs trial for obtaining property by false pretenses continues with insanity defense urged.
The collier Pheiades under Captain Smith sailed for San Francisco with a large cargo of Franklin and Flack Mianton. Theobald departed with 10 tons of Renton coal. Lady of the Lake resumed service after an unpaid lay up. The Matilla, Captain Cousins, left for San Francisco with 20 freight cars including creosote ore and merchandise and 176 passengers aboard. City of Puebla due to arrive this evening. Centennial, Captain Connett, sails to Nowe with a full cargo and explosives. no passengers booked. Northwestern Commercial Co and Nome Commercial Co. among heavy shippers.
The Alaska Steamship Co schedules two sailings. The Dirigo, Captain Hunter, departs at 2 pm for Metiakahua Ketchikan Wrangell and Lynn canal carrying livestock and about 7 tons of freight with few passengers. The Dolphin, Captain Roberts, leaves at 9 pm for Palmer Bros of Dawson with 110 tons of merchandise and 4 of 50 passengers. At Vancouver it will load cattle before sailing.
A pantryman at Manca's cafe on Cherry Street vanished with about $20 after a Saturday shift. The suspect, last seen with the employee, is a tall, well dressed young man from San Francisco. Police and detectives pursue the unnamed thief.
A. J. Herren of 12 Highland drive reported at police headquarters that his son’s riding pony disappeared after the boy left it on Second avenue to enter a store. Police are attempting to locate the pony, unsure if it was stolen or wandered off.
The 12 39 and 1 o'clock car service on the North Seattle and Broadway lines has been discontinued due to patronage being easily handled by other lines covering the same territory.
Tonight is fair and warmer with light winds. Tuesday will be fair except for coastal showers and southeast winds shifting to fresh.
Buffalo report states the grand jury returned a first degree murder charge against Leon Czolgonz at 4 10 PM this afternoon. The item notes the date September 16 and place Buffalo. It also includes a brief obituary blurb about Bishop Whipple who died this morning in Faribatly.
Special correspondence reports Saratoga during the racing season has become America’s foremost gambling resort with Long Branch’s decline, Richard A. Canfield leading the city’s most pretentious club. Faro dominates amid extravagant losses by notable players and discreet high rollers using Canfield to hide stakes.
A description of Abdul Mamid's harem noting the sultan's strict rules and selective favorites. It covers odalıques, education gaps, gossip intake, dancing and music, and the recruitment of harem women, mostly from the Cherennesian stock, with offerings to affines and possible marriages for favored ministers.
A fragmentary description notes a quaint mantle or pelerine resurging from grandmother era fashion. An example appeared in a restaurant, crafted of Louis Seise brocaded silk with a drab ground and pompadour bouquets. It sits loose like a cape, cinched at the waist, with a lace hood edging the shoulders and a black velvet trim.
A garbled late notice lists marriage licenses granted to A Johnson and Anne Johnson from Seattle, Erikson and Patterson both of Seattle, Carr and Tompking from Beattie, Carter and Bertha Sweaner from Beattie, Wadeworth and Mercedes BK from Brattle.
An excerpted discussion from the Philadelphia Press explains how ice and metal respond to temperature changes. It compares ice, iron, and water under freezing and warming, noting brittleness, cooling rates, and the effect of chemical processes on temperatures well below freezing.
Garnitures described as layered trims appear in many forms with silk motifs on raised surfaces and fine gold or silver threads woven into lace meshes. A Lake Washington cruise launched yesterday morning with a party hosted by Fred Growne featuring Ferrie Martman of the Tivoli opera company and guests including Harry Cashman and E. Marefield.
Milk inspector L M Woodcuck filed complaints before Judge George against A Dalla Johnson and Alexander Murray for adulterating milk. They were examined by Olly Chemlet Co Bogardus and found to contain formaldehyde. Kil bourne Clark Co 816 Second Ave. Diamond Ice.
A report on current styles highlights three end sashes with black lace butterflies, varied button decorations for gowns and coats, and the rise of metal eyelets and velvet strapping lace. French models favor mousseline and organdie for fashionable water’s edge wear, with tulle bows toned down for versatility.
The bond of Stirrat and Geete for 23.00 dollars to macadamize MadHaon street from Broadway to Twenty third avenue was approved this afternoon.
A historical note argues ice cannot exceed 22 degrees while can drop below, using tea and boiling water to illustrate temperature limits. It mentions an iceman delivering ice on a zero January day, highlighting seasonal cold.
The mayor approved John Kalberg's $2560 bond for improving Fast Denny Way from Broadway to Boylaton Avenue this morning.
Local weather bureau reports no frost in Beattle or Washington stations. Frost hit Poentello and Vehter at Kallenel and Boise City Idaho. Forecasters warn a few days of frost may follow as nights grow colder.
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