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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
4
A rumor of 300 Chinese Mongolian miners entering Klondike region triggers fears of a race driven labor influx. Clute and Wills, leading mining firms, oppose cheap labor from Chinamen rumored to work for two dollars a day with board, challenging White workers used to ten dollar daily wages.
The dredger experiments on Ponanza Creek show success as one unit used by J. P. Anderson pays for itself. The machine uses an endless chain of buckets to scoop earth into sluices with water running constantly and a fast process operating in three eight hour shifts. The full outfit cost its owner $250, Que.
A joint meeting of Stevena Miller and Sexton posts will be held in the G A R hall with a memorial service format. Tributes will honor the nation’s late chief executive and a program of speeches and music is planned to fill the hall.
The disabled British steamer Cutch, towed into port Saturday by Dirigo, will be repaired under Smyth Barge works. Bids will be called soon. The hull needs extensive replating and internal work after a long rocks stay. Owner Capt. Clinton’s plans are unknown, but a Columbia River run is rumored.
J. E. Barbour of the Armour Packing Co. was arrested yesterday afternoon on a warrant sworn out Saturday charging him with selling adulterated lard. The compound is alleged to contain cotton seed oil.
Olympia Sept. 17 Presiding officers clergymen and laymen gather in Olympia for the Puget Sound conference of the Methodist Episcopal church to open tomorrow with Bishop Willard F Malialieu presiding.
Today the city issued permits for multiple dwellings. L Lins town receives an addition at 178 Eighteenth Avenue for 350 dollars. J Faulkner gets a 1 story frame cottage at 245 Fest Valley Street costing 0. Wm Spieseke files for a 1 story frame cottage at 927 Mowell Street for 975 dollars. 8 Lee seeks a 1 story frame cottage at 2449 Twenty stath Avenue West for 499 dollars. Pallock Thomson secures a 1 story frame house at 107 Twenty second Avenue North for 909 dollars.
A four paragraph description of Elsa Coon the Oregon forger is received by Capt Hell of the U S Secret Service. Coon served a two year term in the Oregon state penitentiary for a similar offense to the one he is now charged with.
For 18 years Frank Specht guarded a small phial containing a white liquid. The phial was found empty and Specht was dead. Physicians say the liquid was mercuric vitriol. He had suffered melancholy and left a wife and three children.
Peter Chiodo a well known mining man and Republican party activist died last evening at a local hospital. The remains are at Bonney and Stewart’s with funeral arrangements to be announced. Also noted is the funeral of Mrs. Mary Goldner from Sacred Heart Church. Marguerite Engetarf, eight months old, is listed at 1122 Highth Avenue South with a miscellaneous closing line.
Yesterday Judge Tallman ordered W Joekel committed to the insane asylum. The report describes the boy as crippled and feeble minded and cites Dr. Ludiow on his condition.
Work has begun on a new warehouse at the Gaffney dock area just south of the Oriental wharf. The 100 by 40 foot building will provide substantial harbor storage and improve the northern waterfront once completed.
Tisale Schrier ran a fruit stand and ice cream parlor at Madison Park under a Divid pig scheme and was arrested by Detective Myrnes for selling liquor without a license. Chief Sullivan ordered the action and Schrier posted a $10 cash bail before release.
A description of how fresh silver dollars are tested at the U S Mint with a sample from a rolled strip of coin. Holes punched to form a colander shape produce slivers for assay to verify fineness and weight before approving circulation.
The Runaway Girl and A Runaway Gun drew big crowds with last night shows at the Grand Opera House. Tonight’s performance is billed as the final one. The Tivoli company also filled the Seattle theater, with Oscar Lee impressing as singer and actor in Raoul! and A Man of Mystery drawing good crowds. Moving Pictures at The Searchlight offered a strong program last week.
Vaudeville performer Miss Dad Wilson, famed across theaters from Nome to Mexico, arrives back yesterday in Butler after three years in the north. She charmed miners in Dawson City and Nome, where Klondike miners presented her with a large girdle of nuggets last fall.
The Seattle post office will operate on Thursday from 9 to 7 in the morning. There will be no carrier delivery on that day. Mail collections will occur early morning and in the evening.
Court actions include Robert Summersville seeking an injunction against a new road law, Judge Hell presiding, and briefs submitted. The Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co faces a suit to block a Duwamish river bridge project, while Fritz Lee is released on habeas corpus after police cleared him. Burns-Sullivan Tiquer Co. gains an order to disincorporate and plans reorganization by stockholders.
Prices for produce and fruit markets remain steady with a long list of items. Lemons to cooking apples and other fruits show modest per box or per dozen shifts, while meats and provisions list current rates for beef, mutton, pork, veal, and butter.
Guthrie Oklahoma Sept 13 John Mathews a black barber faced swift misfortune when his shop failed and his son Wan was accused of shooting another boy. He rode a freight train to Reno then drew a homestead claim, now learning he inherited 170060 dollars from Tennessee in estate.
The description parallels the automobile with faces of two devotees, likening it to football, six day cycle contests, golf, and a lunatic asylum. It traces stages from fear of breakdown to a later, nearly ridged visage with Dutch-cap headgear, blinders, and a breathing hood, concluding with nose and mouth fenders for 60 mph speed.
Heattle guests include H. McCallum Auburn road supervisor, County Commissioner P. J. Smith Tesqua h, Bart Healy Healy Lumber Co Tott, J. M. Hunt Uteulady postmaster, Lieut H. S Kerrick Fort Flagler Vy. & A. J. M. Beresford traveling auditor Cudahy Packing Co. Dr. F. B. Morrill San Francisco physician at Bestde.
Flames issued from a small oil storehouse used by the Great Northern railroad at the foot of Virginia street shortly before 6 pm. The alarm from box 26 brought a quick response but the inflammable contents prevented extensive fighting. A nearby blacksmith shop caught fire but was saved. The oil storehouse and its contents were totally destroyed with an estimated loss around two hundred dollars.
A mass meeting of the Christian Endeavor society will be held tomorrow night at the First Baptist church to commemorate President William McKinley. Prof. T W Lough, chairman of the Seattle union of Christian Endeavor societies, will provide services.
A farmer in Wrights Kentucky credits his dog with locating the 12 year old Marion Cody near a lakeshore after an eighteen hour search. The dog dragged the child to the home where Laura Cody and parents had camped. The father refused an offer of up to $1000 for the dog.
W N G Place city building inspector is challenged by G A R members who say Perry Hyam of Interbay is the youngest veteran. Byam provides proof including a signed statement from Garfield Post No 1. Born Kane County Illinois October 22 1862 he enlisted June 2 1862 at age nine years eight months as drummer boy Company Db Twenty first Town volunteer Infantry. Byam is 49 and in good health.
The dispute between C. A. Bryant of North Yakima and A. M. Briggs Western Avenue commission merchant has been amicably settled. The Minges case in Yakima justice court for engaging in the commission business without a state license has been dropped.
Travel details show a partial Northern Pacific Coast Limited schedule with departures and arrivals between Seattle, Tacoma, and other points. The text notes connections to Overland and Vancouver routes, with times and stations like Beattie, Walla Walla, and Puget Sound lines, though many words are garbled.
Lieut. Abbott, newly named instructor of military science at the state university, arrived in the city last night and registered at the Chutler hotel. The retired officer formerly served in the Third Artillery and recently taught at Hottuck Military School in Paribault, Minnesota, earning strong recommendations for his performance.
John F. Clum the state post office inspector says Nome Nome will have a new postmaster with Frank Swanton the leading candidate. He notes Nome has grown into a city and may appoint its own postmaster this year despite prior recommendations. Local ad lines follow with business details and services.
The Beattie seminary at Ross will open tomorrow for the regular fall term. Rev. D L Fordney will lecture on Religious Education the Safeguard of the State and Nation. Justice of the Peace Carson returns from vacation and will hold court Saturdays. Georgetown seeks a bridge at Smith lane due to Spokane avenue issues. West side of the Duwamish river considers renaming the district to Fostoria in honor of Joseph Foster. Lourdes church benefit program at South ParkInet Saturday night well attended.
Off the Turf New York reports Cobmande one of the great racehorses of recent years will be retired to the Calton club in Kentucky, where foaled. His last race was the Realization Stake, where he was injured, and more recently he bowed a tendon, ending his racing career.
A midcentury advertisement announces sale items including women's jerseys and vests, heavy fleece lining, wool underwear, shirts, and stockings. Also featured are outing flannel, blankets, candy, children umbrellas, and water bottles at reduced prices with tomorrow as the sale date. Strong entities include Women’s Department, The Candy Store, and assorted product names.
Minnie Wilson, already bound over for superior court on larceny charges, was arrested again last night. George Parker alleges Wilson picked his pocket for a $20 gold piece while they drank at the Magnolia saloon.
Mrs. M. C. Ewing mother of HW C Ewing returns to San Francisco aboard the Walla Walla to join son Albert entering his second year in the medical department at the University of California Deputy Sheriff J W McLeodhan resumes duties after a short vacation Hiram Stevens of the Hotel Stevens returns from a three week trip to Green River Hot Springs
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