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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1902
Page
3
At Baratoga New York the Republican convention opened with brief remarks by Lewnel Bimme praising President McKinney and the Roosevelt administration. He lauded Philippine policy and the country’s credit, tariff, and sound money stance. Committees appointed, adjourned to 4 pm. Evening session to renominate Gov. Odell and a full state ticket with Roosevelt support.
Frederick Uthoff a former Maryland delegate, who accepted 50 000 to sway votes on the traction bill and lost 45 000 to a promoter, has returned from Colorado as investigators press the grand jury. Atherton County Attorney Folk convened the panel while Uthoff testifies. he says he has full knowledge and helped negotiate inside the House. Indictments expected tonight against both bribe-givers and bribe-takers.
Catherine Champagne, who claims she witnessed the murder of L. A. Booth, is to be taken into custody as a witness and held in jail until trial. Milkman Neil Wood corroborates her account of the Saloon confrontation at 8:45 a.m. on the fatal Sunday. Prosecutor Fulton considers skipping a preliminary hearing and taking the case directly to the superior court.
Alfred Salin editor of the Western Tribune faces trial in Justice George's court this afternoon on a criminal libel charge filed by Rev. G Falk of Watersites in Balin. The papers allegedly published slanderous and defamatory articles about the minister.
R G Clark and Frank OBrien were arrested on Washington street on vagrancy charges. M Duiscourt was arrested on a warrant for assault and battery. bail set at 25 dollars, case to be tried tomorrow. J Dyer reported his watch stolen at Athletic Park on Sunday. A man who refused his name was arrested for throwing a cuspidor through the Cape Nome saloon mirror. likely to pay damages and avoid prosecution.
The Alaska Packers association will bring fishing steamers Royal Wigwam Ryba Alute and Katadhin from the north in the latter part of the week and ship them to King and Winge at West Seattle where they will stay all winter.
Officials captured four Chinese attempting to enter the country aboard the steamer Rapid Transit. The suspects were seized yesterday by C. P. Miller and A. Brinker, officials from the customs office, amid a smuggling investigation aboard the ship.
Albert Carrol, a plasterer, fell from scaffolding at a new building corner Ninth Avenue and Howell Street in the morning and was severely bruised. He was taken home by ambulance near Bay Street. Authorities suspected a fit, but he died at 3 PM that afternoon.
In Woerbae Germany a wedding ceremony was halted when a house caught fire during the event. The panic resulted in the death of the groom and sixty guests, leaving the bride unharmed.
Washington D C Sept 24 The annual report of Commissioner of Immigration Frank P Sart will be published Oct 1 It shows immigration increasing with the largest number from Eastern Europe The commissioner urges more stringent laws to stop the influx claiming it lowers American citizenship standards
Tacoma dispatch reports Ed Hanson, the McNeil's Island penitentiary escapee, was recaptured today after a farmer who aided his capture struck him in the stomach. Hanson was returned to the prison on a stretcher and is expected to die. he had not left the island when overtaken.
The note explains that at 2 minutes 41.28 seconds after 4 p.m. Pacific time the sun reaches the autumnal equinox. A shipboard observer at longitude 179°19′37.8″ would have the sun directly overhead.
In Columbus the defense stalls as the state runs through challenges and jurors are replaced. Nearby in Ohio, insurance commissioners convene to plan action against unlicensed wildcat firms. In Oakland, Britt and Clifford prepare for a main event boxing bout. Harry Arnold of Bonney and Stewart falls ill and rests at home.
The church last night voted unanimously to extend and call Rev Dr J Whitcomb Brougher of Chattanooga Tennessee to the pastorate vacant after Rev Howerman’s removal. Dr Brougher is described as an eloquent preacher and currently pastor of Tennessee’s largest church. A separate report notes a trunk missing after a baggage transfer at 08 Eighth Avenue. Also police are asked to watch for Fay St John a 13 year old runaway girl from Tacoma mother seeks her return.
The American clipper Spartan, Capt. McArthur, loads coal at the bunkers and endures as the last survivor of a once mighty coal-carrying fleet between Beattie and San Francisco. Doomed ships litter the era of sail while steam colliers rise. Spartan hopes for 20 more years of service after a 28 year voyage, once a private yacht and later a New York to San Francisco carrier.
Beattie officials announced sweeping changes in the Methodist pastorate. Bishop Cranston disclosed assignments across Seattle Tacoma Everett and Alaska, with Rev. Harrington moving from Whatcom to Seattle district and several clerics shifted among Grace First Church University Green Lake and other appointments. The Tacoma district saw broader reassignments as the conference adjourned after listing new pastors and noting Alaska postings.
H Mclean, an employee of Frederick and Nielsen, fell from a moving freight elevator in the Rialto building yesterday. He died at Seattle General Hospital last night from a fractured skull. Witnesses blamed careless handling. coroner notified, no inquest planned, body held pending relatives.
Portland financier F M Wade through attorney T O Abbott proposes franchises for over 26 miles of street railway reaching Fort Lawton and northern Seattle with a depot terminus. The plan aims to cover outlying areas while leasing Beattie Electric Co tracks in some streets, with a possible transfer to Beattie if reciprocal. Abbott says the move is genuine, backed by large capital, not a bid to force Beattie out.
Councilman Kieller introduced a proposed ordinance at the city council meeting last night to legalize dance halls and regulate variety theaters and concert venues. It would impose a $2000 annual license fee and confine them to the Tenderloin district below Jackson. The bill was referred to the police license and revenue committee without comment.
Herman Quandt faced another severe reprimand in the city council meeting while retaining his licenses. He holds two licenses, one at Belendere Concert Hall in the Palmer House basement at Occidental Avenue and Main Street, and another in the barroom above. Councilman Crichton moved to reconsider the committee report granting the license and spoke to the issue.
A council member condemned the majority for defending Quandt and his friends while urging action on a liquor license. He moved to reconsider, but the ordinance granting the Palmer House bar license was finally approved.
May Arnold and Zebuda, bartender and waiter at the Romeno saloon, were arrested by Ken Hubbard and Wilson last night in a suspected Sunday night robbery tied to Richard Cantini. A $460 loan was reported missing. the suspects were later released.
A check for 25 dollars on the First Nations bank was washed and vouched for by Murphy, signed J. B. Doherty whose signature is alleged to be forged. The matter involves M. and Temi Derts and Davis as related parties in Joell.
A fire at Rainier bicycle park in Georgetown leveled the saloon dance hall and gymnasium all under one roof at 1 am. Total losses are about 1600 dollars, with 104 dollars in paper money burned. Insurance covers part of the losses. Faulty wiring in the dance hall likely started the blaze as bystanders reported being shocked by live wires near the burning building. An alarm alerted firefighters but the structure was already engulfed.
At last night’s city council meeting an ordinance introduced by the streets committee appropriates 350 dollars for two 34 foot tots to be used by the water department in Fremont. A station will be established with one man and a horse and wagon to oversee water service in Fremont.
Mrs F A Vinson will entertain a luncheon Thursday for Mrs H Henry. The Ad Astra Club met at Mrs C G Myndner 724 Summit Ave N and plans for the season were discussed. Miss Hazelwood hosts public studio receptions in the Boston block tomorrow and Thursday with fine china on display. Mr and Mrs Edward F rdus invite guests to dinner Friday at their home 395 Seventeenth Ave for 16. Mrs Mary A Snyder of Minneapolis visits her son Albert.
Charles C Burggen will build a residence on Capitol Hill selecting Division 3 site lot 26 block 16. Architects call for a 4750 dollar expenditure. The Moore Co predicts a 10 percent price rise October 15, prompting buyers to secure lots.
Mrs John W Roberta will host a whist party Friday evening at her Highland drive home. The Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society meets tomorrow at 2:30 in Mea jsonole hall with full attendance requested.
U S and S Johnston Co launches the largest special cut price sale of fine pianos and organs in the Northwest. Stock includes Chickering & Sons Kimball Hobart M Cable and others with upright pianos reduced from 275 to 131 and organs from 47 to 54. Easy payments, guaranteed quality, and first come first served.
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