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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1901

Page

3

Jealous rival shoots in Belmont saloon incident

In Providence, early morning at the Belmont saloon, James Maroni shot Kitty Ramon in the hip and then fired at Joe Donovan, wounding him. Maroni, Fern Ramon’s lover and bartender, was disarmed by Officer Melvin and detained as neighbors say business disputes and love triangle fueled the confrontation.

Caty James Maroni Kim Joe Donovan Pelmont Gay Ramon Joe Maroni Can Providence Belmont Cathe Melvin Galoon Asa Phooting Hal Leighton Kitty Ramon Dolly Donovan Will Ramon Joe Donovan Upstaire Donovan Raman

Submarine Cable Planned From California to Philippines

Promoters form the Commercial Cable Co to lay and operate a 8500 mile submarine cable from California to China Japan and the Philippine islands via Honolulu. The line aims to lower tolls by up to a stated percentage and compete with the only existing China United States cable via Europe. Named organizers include Mackay and Chandler among others.

MN. Y John ‘Mackay Clarence H. Mackey Co. Platt Albert Beck Geo Albert B. Chandler Pa‘Cable Co California China United States Europe

Steamer Unloads Sugar at Van with No Local Cargo

The steamer designated for San shipment arrives at Van unloading a sugar cargo but has no freight for this port and will await further orders for Honolulu. Captain notes arrival on Friday.

Kocamos Memphis Van Wil Honolulu

Fire crews search for arson after alarm at Yesler Way

Fire department responded to a call on Yesler Way but found no fire. Investigators suspected tampering with an auxiliary box at a nearby building and searched for the source of the alert.

Yesler

Deed Filed Conveying Section 34 Township 4 North

A state of Washington deed to Edward E. Brehm conveying section 34 township 4 north range 7 east was filed in the auditor's office this morning for a five dollar consideration.

Washingto Edward E. Brehm

Odd letter to Secretary Moore prompts express charge idea

A letter to Secretary Moore of the bureau of tion suggests paying an expressman to move a trunk about 20 pounds from a street to the depot. The writer, a traveler, asks if Moore would approve the plan, noting it would be cheaper than a man in town.

Pretary Moore Bureau of Tion

Maple seeks injunction over county and Sound Bridge over river bridge

The suit by J. W. Maple to block the county commissioner and the Sound Bridge Co. from proceeding with the contract to build the Amish River Bridge is before Judge Taliman this afternoon.

J. W. Maple Sound Bridge Co

Kettier and Natt Sentenced for Highway Robbery

Kettier and Albert Natt were convicted of highway robbery and this morning received prison terms of four and five years respectively from Judge Emory. They will serve their sentences in the state penitentiary.

Kettier Albert Natt Emory

Death of San Quentin hangman Lunt at San Rafael asylum

Lunt the famed San Quentin executioner dies at an insane asylum after a long decline. Once famed for 20 executions including Theodore Durant in 1894 he suffered insanity from 1294 to his death, reportedly drinking whisky to steel himself before hangs.

San Rafael Cal Lunt Durant Lant Wee Tun J. Hill Joe Ebanks Im Miller George Ark San Quentin Nape Asylum

German surgeons report healing breakthrough in skin graft technique

German surgeons announce a successful trial of a new skin graft method using a protective membrane over the wound. The team says the del membrane covering the area aids healing and the device shows promising early results.

City Engineer Returns From Cedar River Survey

Cedar River survey by City Engineer Thomeon found no minerals or pollutants of concern in tested mines and localities. He assessed potential future danger to water quality and reported no indications of contamination.

Thomeon Cedar River Tomeon Great Shed

Mandamus Sought to Compel County Payment Denied

The court denied the writ in the mandamus action by Walt & Mes erve to force County Treasurer McConaughey to pay funds claimed not received from ex-Treasurer Whittlesey. Judge Hell ths morning heard arguments by Whitlock for the plaintiff and Frank Griffith for the county.

Walt & Meserve McConaughey Whittlesey Hell J. ©. Whitlock Frank Griffith Bell

Judge orders reform for three boys in Kennedy petition

Detective Kennedy filed a petition to the reform school against Henry Norton Cecil Botts and Carl Walp after hearings with Kennedy and a parent for each boy.

Emory Henry Norton Cecil Botts Carl Walp Kennedy Reform School Mr. Kennedy

Socialites Noyce and White Arrive in Butte

Mrs. John Noyce and Mrs. Mee White wife and daughter of the Mont capital ist and Rainier Grand hotel owner arrived in the city last night and are stopping at the Rainier Grand.

John Noyce Mee White John Noyes Butte, Mont Rainier - Grand Hotel City Rainier-Grand

More Weddings in Seattle and Surrounding Areas

A list of couples from Seattle and nearby towns including Edwin D. Jacobs and Bertha L. Boyce of Seattle, Joseph Kamber and Lena Zwiefelhofer of Huntington Washington, Peter Lambrette and Mary Landrette of Cle Elum, George Thompson and Mary Rauget of Seattle, Bert Cruise and Lauretta Gilliland of Seattle, Theo Cram and Sampson, and William Adam Thompson with Jamima Lillie Harrison of Seattle, among others.

Edwin DD. Jacobs Bertha L. Boyce Seattle Joseph Kamber Lena Zwiefelhofer Houghton, Waan Peter Lambrette Mary Landrette Cle Elum George Thompson Mary ©. Rauget Bert Cruise Lauretta Gilliland Theo

Grand Chief P M Arthur Visits Seattle

Arthur, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, arrived from Tacoma en route to Cleveland. In Seattle he was welcomed by a local committee and spoke at G A Fisher Hall about the Brotherhood’s formation, growth, and goals, praising its role in raising railway workers' standards.

P. M. Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginers United States Seattle Tacoma Arthur Cleveland Northwest St. Paul Brotherhood G. A. Fi.hall Cort Humes

Brotherhood Leader Arthur Tours Lake Washington Trip

The local labor movement hosted a talk on railway workers wages and hours, highlighting Brotherhood of Railway Engineers progress. This morning the entertainment committee led by J. J. Shute escorted Arthur on a Lake Washington trip, followed by a 4:40 PM reception at 406 Bellevue Avenue.

Brotherhood J. J. Shute Arthur Lake Wasshington Shute Bellevue Avenue

Counterfeiter Cleared After Roslyn Arrest

Capt Bil of the U S secret service said no charges will be filed against the man arrested last Friday in Roslyn. A Kittitas county deputy sheriff investigation found no evidence, and the suspect was released.

Bil U. S. Secret Service Roslyn Kittitas County

Marked by Death A Ketchikan Merchant Recounts Islander Fate

F A Whitney of Ketchikan died after an ill fated voyage caused by a missed steamer. He told M O Moore of the Bureau of Information that he and a partner narrowly prepared to sail the Islander but the partner was delayed viewing mining property. The two men later reunited but Whitney died of appendicitis in town after a brief stay.

F. A. Whitney 0. M. Moore Bureau of Information Mr. Moore Mr. Whitney Grays Harbor Whitney

Clara Yonker Dies in Auburn at M1 Year Old

Clara Yonker aged M1 years died yesterday in Auburn. The funeral will be held there tomorrow afternoon.

Clara Brb. Yonker Auburn

Suit to halt warrant payment by Copper Bell Mining

J A Soderberg sues Copper Bell Mining Co and trustees L W Gray C H Gray J F Law and Andrew Chilberg to stop payment of a 6.0 warrant to L W Gray and C H Gray for alleged services. He claims as stockholder and trustee that the Grays did not perform services and the payment would defraud stockholders.

J. A. Soderberg Copper Bell Mining Co L. W. Gray C. H. Gray J. F. Law Andrew Chilberg Brays Gragg

Shall Gas Case Be Appealed

City council weighs an appeal after Judge Hanford held Serattic Gas and Electric Company has a valid franchise in the city. Union counsel urges reversal and the judiciary committee recommends appealing. time is short with six months allowed for appeal. Several council members doubt any reversal can be secured.

Hanford Serattic Gas and Electric Company Tual Hiake Parry Kude James Navin Muldoon Byers Judiciary Committee

Marine fleet shifts and new runs amid Bremerton wreck recovery

Calhoun Denny and Ewing plan to place the Chief on the Bremerton mail route to replace the wrecked Mary F. Perley after repairs. Captain Call is expected to command the Skagit Chief. North Pacific to Vancouver with Captain Duffy starting tonight, State of Washington resumes Whatcom run, and City of Everett shifts to Everett route. The Eabert goes to drydock, Californian to Tacoma with freight, and Tampico to load at Arlington dock before returning with sugar cargo.

Calhoun, Denny & Ewing Agit Chief Bremerton Mary F. Perley John Erickson Perley Call Athlon Skagit North Pacific Vancouver Duffy Duwamirh Head Arlington Dock Bevler San Francisco

Seattle Tenderloin Trip Ends in Jail Row

A group including Owen Brenaman Emma Spencer and a local woman known as Mrs Hrewn arrived in Seattle from Danaon City after Skagway. They visited concert halls vaudeville theaters and saloons in the Tenderloin district spending heavily before retreating to a First avenue hotel where a belt with several hundred dollars vanished and four were detained on grand larceny charges.

Seattle Owen Hrenanan W. Thomas Emma Spencer Hrewn Danaon City Skagway Tenderloin First Avenue Mr. Thomas Owen Brenaman Sfill Thomas Brenaman Hoth Baeson Peopleo Themes Mre Kivewn Arenaman Grand Tacony

City Council Scrutinizes Street Assessment Roll Publications

Last night the city council debated ordinances for street assessment roll publications. Councilor James pressed that many rolls were not on file for public inspection, challenging the basis of resolutions authorizing publication. The comptroller and city engineer explained delays and promises. ordinances likely will be on file before any publications moving forward.

James Pauli Paul Parry Comptroller Rolle City Engineers Office Comnet

Multiple court actions and settlements update in Seattle

Coleman Stewart paid 25000 to Northern Pacific Railway for injuries as a brakeman on Seattle & International following a January accident caused by a defective switchboard. Dennis v City of Seattle ended with a verdict for the city after a sewer fall claim. Divorce actions proceed as Belle Smith and Frank P Smith are divorcing after prior suits. Peter Taylor seeks foreclosure on a 1889 mortgage. H R Cilie to liquidate Seattle Savings Bank assets. W A Wilcox sues Golden Tunnel & Durango Hay Mining Co. for 1000 over breach. Protestant Episcopal Church trustees win 156.20 foreclosure decree. Bench warrant for Michael Schaefer over temporary alimony. Beattie Electric posts 20000 bond to proceed with Fourth Avenue plant.

Coleman Stewart Northern Pacific Railway Co Stewart Seattle & International Judge Bell Michael Schaefer Beattie Electric Company Stmith Fourth Avenue

Basement Rentals Offered by Seattle Newspaper Union

Light dry basement with two elevators and entrances from front or rear available for rent. Options include 3, 6, 9, or 12 month terms. Address: 312 Second Avenue South, Seattle.

Seattle Union Second Avenue South Beattie Newspaper Union Beattle Newspaper Union

Reception to Mr Selleck at Grace M E Church

A farewell reception for Rev W H Hellick and his wife is planned at Grace M E Church corner Thirtieth Ave S and King St at 7:90 this evening. Mr Selleck has led the church four and a half years and departs next week to oversee missionary work in Alaska based in Judea. A musical program will be performed this evening.

Grace M. E Thirtieth Avenue King Street W. 11 Helleck Selleck Alaska Judeat

Jordan Manufacturing Co Incorporation filed for 200000 capital

The Jordan Manufacturing Co filed articles of incorporation this morning with capital stock of 206 6. The incorporators are Geo N Gilson Corley Winkley C Clay Jordan Albert G Keene and Geo B K Cole. The objects state manufacturing mining and shipping of every description.

Jordan Manufacturing Co Filea Geo. N. Gilson Corley Winkley C. Clay Jordan Albert G. Keene Geo. BK. Cole

Reform School Petition Seeks Incorrigible Guiltians

A petition filed this morning asks reform school placement for Kenny Norton aged , Cecil Butts aged 12 and Carl Wapp aged 14. The youths, now in the superior court, are charged with burglary and described as incorrigibles in the filing.

Frank Kennedy Flem Kenny Norton Cecil Butts Carl Wapp Reform School

Market price roundup from Washington and New York farms

The listing shows fresh dairy and poultry prices across regions including Eastern Washington and New York. Butter 12 to 22 cents, native creamery 22 2 cents, cheese 12 20 cents, eggs and poultry with varied rates, and livestock values: cows 3 cents, steers 4 cents, hogs 6 to 6 1/2 cents, plus grain and feed quotes like wheat at 18 to 20 dollars per hundredweight.

Owen Hutter Washington Creamerica Iowa New York Wisconsin Rogtefort Beattle Eestern Wahington Timothy IlarKee

De Lobel Plans Alaska Railroad Project

L. de Lobel and his son return from surveying a proposed 4000 mile route from Alaska to Windivestock via the Bering Strait. The project would cost about 200 million dollars, facing mountains and seas as major obstacles. He travels to San Francisco then Washington to meet American and French financiers with hopes for Roosevelt approval and Czar consent.

L. de Lobel Alaska M. de Lobel San Francisco Washington New York Parte Roosevelt

Police News: Disorders and Lame Horse Fines

John O'Hern fined $20 by Judge George for driving a lame horse. Hogan arrested by Officers Piett and Bannick for disorderly conduct. Geo 8 Davie jailed by Officer Kelly for disorderly conduct. M C Colliers, a teamster, arrested by Humane Officer Ridgway for driving a lame horse. Police seek six deserters from Vancouver barracks with descriptions provided.

John O’hern George Hogan Cers Piett Bannick Ths Davie Kelly M. C. Colliers Humane Ridgway

Roanoke Steamship Foanoke Neah Bey Due Tonight

The Nome steamship Foanoke Neah Bey is due to arrive this morning and is expected to reach Beaith around 6 o clock this evening.

Roanoke Neah Bey Beaith

Beattie Newspaper Union Rental Options Listed

The notice outlines rental terms for entrances from the front or rear with lease periods of 8 68 or 12 months and is filed by Beattie Newspaper Union located at 2112 Second Avenue South.

Unlicensed Physicians Arrest Spurs Local Crackdown

The arrest of O. V. Lawson, a physician, for practicing medicine without license triggers a broader campaign. Prosecuting Attorney Fulton pledges full support to curb unlicensed practice as authorities vow to eliminate this class of illicit doctors.

O. V. Lawson Fulton

Man reports loss of 140 dollars between bank and hospital

A. Hirightman told police today he lost $140 while walking from Fleet Avenue bank to King County Hospital Saturday afternoon. Police doubt whether the money was lost or stolen and continue investigation.

A. Hirightman Fieet Avenue King County Hospital

unclear OCR fragment on rental terms and dates

fragmentary text references entrance, rent amounts, months, and newspaper union, with no clear event or entity to anchor a proper news item.

Trial of Blind-Pig Owners Before Judge This Afternoon

George Clark James Harriott William Steffen and Ligete Behreter face trial before Judge George on charges of selling liquor without license at Madison Park. They were arrested days ago, bail forfeited and bench warrants issued. This is their third offense and heavy sentences are expected.

George Clark James Harriott Wilam Steffen Ligete Behreter George Jilewal Nquer Madison Park

Eggs Scarce Amid Rising City Prices

Eggs are becoming very scarce as Western Avenue groceries report scarce supply and prices for fruits such as peaches and plums remain steady while vegetables stay firm.

Western Avenue

Jobbing quotations for fruits and vegetables listed

A local price list shows numerous produce items with varied rates including lemons three dollars per box, apples and pears around one to two dollars, bananas about 1.78, cranberries four seventy six per barrel, potatoes twenty six dollars per hundredweight, lettuce sixteen cents per dozen, tomatoes forty to seventy cents, onions about one dollar twenty five to one sixty, and other items such as garlic six cents, cabbage one twenty five, cucumbers sixteen to twenty cents per unit, and dates six per pound among many entries.

Rent options for basement space issued by Beattle Newspaper Union

A fragment notes basement space rental terms offering two elevations and varying lease lengths of 3 69 and 12 months. The source mentions Beattle Newspaper Union located at 312 second but details are unclear.

Dental crowns and teeth without pain promise decade warranty

Advertises gold crowns and porcelain crowns as natural tooth substitutes. Claims 10 year warranty, painless operation, and suitability with other dental work. Mentions specialites and lines for all dental procedures.

Natu

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