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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
3
A September 20 feature notes Ward freight shipments require new locomotives from the Lacomotive Co. and Western Lines report orders for nearly 600 engines. Railroads across the region center on these orders and related training.
A fragmentary notice touts a new four piece Cont structure in Detroit, highlighting luxury and convenience for a growing number of members across several states. The brief hints at modern amenities and fashionable design without full details.
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania a large mob of striking miners confronts a deputy sheriff Archie McMichael. He fires once after stones are hurled but misses. Troops arrive to disperse the crowd as General Gobth takes command amid ongoing unrest at the coal region.
A new low structure at Sixth Avenue South and Weller Street in Beattie’s Tenderloin district rises as a den for fallen women. Police Chief Sullivan signals limited action unless decency is assured, while patrolmen fear a swift getaway route from the 16 small rooms inside this undivided long hall.
Phoebe Clyde seeks a divorce from Henry Clyde in Judge Hells court. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Fatin asks for more information before ruling. Testimony from 14 year old Gracie alleges cruel treatment and lack of support, with threats to kill. Henry Clyde allegedly vows to kill if divorce is granted.
The passage notes dairy farming as the main profitable local industry within an hour of two major Pacific coast markets. It stresses steady demand for milk rather than high prices, with railroads and creameries handling the processing and distribution.
The Standard Oil company secured building permits for improvements at its Railroad avenue location totaling over $25,000. Plans include a brick pump and boiler house with offices, a 52 by 40 foot galvanized wagon shed, and a 22 by 52 foot, one and a half story brick stable.
Tacoma reports an agitation for a higher saloon license and an annual fee of 16 dollars. An ordinance is being drafted and may be introduced at the next council meeting.
Real estate dealers see big gains from a proposed public market along the Seattle-Tacoma Interurban line. They have invested in farm lands and plan acre and five acre plots for market gardens and poultry ranches, arguing the market will boost demand and land values. Farmers along the line worry about selling produce but expect profits with a public market in place.
A forged check cashed by PF. H. Folsom of Columbia Creek credited to J. H. Gilliam of Kiteap county. Police sought arrest warrant for FR. Kreider known as the Missouri Kid, believed to have fled the city. Check drawn on Puget Sound National Bank.
Alger Lutes an elevator boy was arrested on embezzlement charges after allegedly taking twenty dollars from women of fame while delivering fines to the police court. Geo Monroe, an ex convict, was captured on suspicion and jailed. Corning previously tracked him for burglary in Seattle. Mrs Kilpatrick reported the loss or theft of a purse containing five dollars on Second Avenue near Spring Street.
A Louch-Augustine delivery wagon ran away on Highland drive near Firet avenue north when the driver D Sharkey entered a house to take an order. The frightened horses neared a foot embankment. one horse slipped but was rescued with difficulty.
The Alaska Steamship Co. yields to union demands and 40 union men begin unloading the Alaska vessel. Pacific Coast Co. remains out, non union crews loaded with guards aiding operations. A likely final agreement expected by nightfall as talks continue.
A man named Maroney, a teoometer, was severely pummeled by two Chinamen after witnessing powder tossed into a horse’s mouth near a Waahl on street store. Yik Wah, a laundry driver, intervened by striking one assailant, as another Chinaman joined the fray. Police detained Maroney afterward.
At the board of public works meeting City Engineer Thomson said springing ahead with concrete walk improvements is priority before winter. Diamond Ice and Cold Storage gained a permit to lay steam heating pipe on University street from the alley between Second and Third avenues to the same alley toward Spring. Stirrat & Goetsch won the grading and planking contract for the alley between Occidental Avenue and Second Avenue South from Yesler Way to Main Street at 1328 dollars. Coast Concrete Company received the concrete walks contract for Aloha Street and First Avenue with a bid of 4987.40 against Sparger Concrete’s 4284.40. Assistant City Engineer Dimock presented estimates for additional work: concrete sidewalks on Denny Way from Nob Hill Avenue to Western Avenue at 6550 and from Fourth Avenue North to Dexter Avenue at 7200.
Washington dated dispatch states the surgeon-general's annual report for the year ending July 1 shows total bureau expenditures over 0,000. One hundred four soldiers were killed by gunfire in the Philippines. Army death rate there for the year was 19.96 per 1,000, down from 22.74 last year.
The gunboat Indefatigable has been ordered to Hayt to protect British interests there. Rept. 20 notes the instruction amid tensions in the region.
The weekly statement from Associated Banks shows cash on hand £7,600,000 below the required reserve, marking the first deficit since November 1899. The report highlights a tense liquidity position for the banking sector in New York on September 20.
Robert Metjinn of Ma echlas reports his daughter Margaret McGinn left home yesterday with a young man about 20. The couple is believed to be hiding in Beattie. Local officers will search to locate the girl and the man.
Marty Levitt of Cooper & Levy reports an express wagon robbery to police after arriving on the George EB Starr. He left baggage with an expressman for delivery to Beattie hotel, but it has not arrived yet. Detectives Lane and Adame recovered a watch and ring stolen from Lembke of Ravenna. the thief fled. Wred Harrie pleaded guilty to burglary in criminal court and received a two year sentence, admitting entry to Alfred Aitkina's home on August 39.
The city water department reports a planned shutdown tomorrow from 9 a m to 2 p m affecting the entire district south of Lane Street on First Avenue.
Four sharks killed after a single voyage hour aboard the British bark Powys Castle now at Wall Street dock. Captain Jenkins describes the battle with the four hunters including a monster blue shark tied by a chain and subdued with belaying pins. The ship completed a 190 day voyage from Antwerp to Seattle. other vessels from Antwerp and Hamburg loom in dispatches.
The Scandinavian American Hospital Association of Beattie pursues subscriptions with rapid donations. Wealthy Scandinavians have pledged large endowments and organizers expect to raise the $15,000 needed to begin hospital construction by next summer. Officers include Aug Petersen president T B a Falk vice president T O Stine secretary Alexander Pearson treasurer.
The Empresa of India arrives in Vancouver from the Orient carrying two sea serpents captured by Saga Muri fishermen. The males measure 48 feet and 29 feet, with the remains sent to Osaka for public exhibition according to Japanese papers.
A jury in the superior court last night found Stella Bowman guilty in a case alleging she robbed an English sea captain, Captain Bam Stewart, after luring him to a back saloon room on August 14. Prosecution described the encounter as a deception with a colored woman taking a pocketbook, while a witness testified to the captain's misgivings and the arrest of Bowman that same night.
Coroner Hoye reports Isaac Grandstrom died of organic heart disease after collapsing near second avenue south and Yerler way. A throat cut occurred at the scene but deemed accidental from the fall, with a pool of blood indicating injury happened when he toppled onto a peanut wagon. His body rests at Bonney & Stewart's. Mabel Justice sues Henry Justice for divorce over desertion and non support.
The Kenton Hill Improvement Club sent a communication to the city council with resolutions opposing Beattie Metric Co. street railway plans on East Union street unless the Electric Co. agrees to run a double track system and provide parking between tracks, aligning with the park board’s beautification intent.
Steamship Farallon under Capt Nord arrived from Lynn Canal this morning with 40 passengers and 725 t on malmon. Miners from the Kion dike brought down about $56,000 in gold dust.
Pioneer Place pavement repair is due to the vitrified brick surface sinking near the totem pole and grass plot. City Engineer Thomson says the city must pay for the repair, found necessary after the contractor guaranteed only brick durability, and cites the retaining wall under the old Yenler Leary building as cause for curbing failure. James McCormick, accused of impersonating a U. M. marshal, was released from a jail term by Commissioner Kiefer for lack of intent to defraud.
A Christian convention started yesterday at the Bethesda Faith home on Twenty-second avenue south. The event runs for ten days with services at 10 a.m 3 p.m and 7 30 p.m each day. John Johnson presides over the session.
A special session of Seattle Ser ie No 1 Fraternal Order is called for Sunday September 21 1902 at 7 20 p m to act on applications and initiations. By order of W Pulver Worthy President Attest Frank Dowd Worthy Secretary.
The Sound passenger and freight business is expanding rapidly with new steamers entering routes. The Georgia joins Hood Canal service, Bay City retools for Seattle Tacoma Everett runs, Nellance moves to Puget Sound, and Hellance undergoes overhaul. Victoria is bought and repaired for upper Sound. A few new firms form, but broad consolidations remain limited.
Green purchased 2696 shares of Spokane baseball club stock from BE Hutchinson and W V Garrett, obtaining a controlling interest. Green is a prominent local sporting man.
Hot Springs Ark Sept 19 The organization of the National Council of the Patriarchs Militant was effected today General Raney of Marengo Iowa will undoubtedly be chosen national commander
A fall from the third story of the Sigma Nu Fraternity house near the state university seriously injured Thomas Gr a carpenter. He was taken to University pharmacy for treatment by Dr C W Davia and later moved to his home on North Fifth street with feared internal injuries.
The Inter State Fisheries Co located at 302 303 Pacific block Seattle Washington states orders are in good growth and a price advance is made. The note emphasizes safeguarding growth and prompt action in pricing.
First avenue replanking from King to Atlantic streets will begin soon under a 1000 appropriation, extending the current project. Work on a 40 acre tract between Woodland park terminus and county road is halted due to lack of concession. Floyd L. Daggett and Mrs Daggett visited city hall. Mayor Humes signed the bond bid for library funds and printing. The Fraternal Order of Eagles funeral for Ignac Grangatrom will be held at Seattle lodge No 1 on Sunday at 1 50 p m.
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