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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
3
A Women's Christian Temperance Union member met Mayor Yumee this morning to raise concern about saloons in the city permitting minors to drink. Chief Selly noted the complaint and promised action to curb the practice.
Three Home Colony leaders at Delano Beach were arrested and brought to Tacoma before Federal Judge Han. They await trial on charges of sending forged matter through the mails. A federal marshal, transporting nine prisoners to Me Bers can, reported Spokane convictions for liquor sales to Indians.
President Roosevelt rejects constant detective guards and favors personal protection. He walks unaccompanied to lunch and returns from Cowles’ home, preferring his own boxing prowess to bodyguards. Lieutenant Colonel Whitney arranged an army horse for his workouts at the stable.
A group from the Chamber of Commerce including about 15 members visited Gheretary Meikle this morning before departing for the Walla Walla fair.
Myrtle Kiinfelter filed 82 action to recover 1 damages from Penstie Electric Co for injuries in a street car accident. Defendant answered instanter and the case proceeded at once with Je Mae Tallman for the plaintiff.
Judge Tallman issues decree abating the will of E B Karne and names J G as administrator for assets located in this state. Also probate granted for John M Whitworth estate with F H Whitworth as administrator. Washington, Mary Keough granted a divorce from John J Keough by Judge Pell due to cruelty and failure to support.
Fragmentary court news notes reveal Pioneer Laundry Co and Seattle & Alaska Fish Co filing articles of incorporation. The garbled text hints at official administrator actions and possibly capital or setting details but readability is limited.
Ed to Horace A Crary conveyed an undivided one fourth of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 29 two eighty five range four for a consideration of 3000 was filed Brady and Gay filed an attorneys lien for 1000 in the case of Sarah A Gilmore against Seattle and Renton Railway Co Judge Hell and a jury hear Fidelity and Trust Co of Maryland vs D W Rowen The plaintiff furnished a bond for Rowen as deputy collector of Internal Revenue at 25 a year At end of first year Owen obtained bond from another company The Maryland corporation sues him for two years premium and contends he held the bond as long as he remained in office
Jack Hanley, new to Nome, boarded a Northern Pacific train believing it a boat to San Francisco. He failed to convince seven trainmen and was ejected at Black River Junction with a minor head cut. The agent sent him back and wired the sheriff, who later found him able to travel alone.
London reports the king’s throat condition worsens causing anxiety and delays. Sir Felix Remon, appointed throat specialist, was summoned from London to Copenhagen for examination. The growth is not malignant but resists cure and hampers his voice, forcing fewer public appearances and cigar use down to three daily.
The Tampico tied up at Pacific Coast bunkers to load Honolulu cargo including 2090 barrels of cement from Roche Harbor and Transport. The halibut schooner G. Theckla reports 16.09 pounds of catch. Other vessels load perishables, lumber, grain, and coal while Doncaster, Umatilla, Asuncion, Czarina, Clavering, and Memphis engage in repairs, arrivals, and departures around West Seattle and Seattle Harbor with mixed cargoes and passenger movements.
The county commissioners opened bids for leasing the county farm this afternoon. Five proposals were received and the bid from Wm Engels of Seattle was accepted, agreeing to pay 900 dollars per year for a three year term.
Police report lists J J Allizon James Hamilton and F Connelly arrested as suspects by Detectives Byrnes Corbett. Connelly faces a 60 day suspended sentence to serve. Multiple arrests occur including soldiers Marvey Day Mike Donohue and laborer J McWillia am for fighting. Other cases involve alleged robbery conspiracy embezzlement and violent assault linked to venues on Pike Street and a tendertoin concert hall. Judge George is set to hear cases including Tilensina McConnell Quandt Smith King Carlson and Carleonte with hearings continuing through the afternoon night session.
Gates, head of the Everett and Monte C railway, rode through the city yesterday in his private car. He is a New York resident and conducted a tour of inspection of the road.
A new device to record ship speeds has been patented by Capt. W. J. Smith of Seattle. The invention is exhibited by Seattle Hardware Co with a small motor demonstration. The feature shown promises a practical improvement in measuring vessel velocity.
The New York Dental Parlors at 614 First Avenue advertise dental services including tooth extraction gold crowns and porcelain crowns. They claim painless procedures with patented appliances and materials and offer 10 year warranties on crowns and related dental work performed by specialists.
Prices for dental services listed by New York Dental Parlors with locations in Seattle and Portland and a San Francisco branch. Offers gold crowns five dollars full set teeth five dollars bridgework five dollars gold fillings one dollar up and silver fillings fifty cents. Hours vary Monday to Sunday. Ladies in attendance.
Capt. Smith’s speed recorder attaches to the propeller shaft to transfer motion to the deck. It sits below the waterline to avoid debris and is adjustable for any vessel. Trials aboard the steamship Trcoma in China showed promising results for six weeks before patenting. The device has drawn interest from naval authorities and marine men locally.
A young tailor, unnamed in records, faced Judge Tallman without a warrant. He was investigated for vanity and love sickness as he pursued a young lady whose father pressed charges. The probate court case ended with a dismissal and a warning to stop rubbernecking.
A mayoral committee met at the chamber of commerce rooms to plan an official reception for Marquis Lopen. The program includes a stop at Puget Sound Navy Yard for a drydock tour and ship visit, followed by a banquet with businessmen, Japanese residents, and naval officials. Judge Hurke presided, with John H. McGraw, Judge Hoyt, Melkie, James D. Hoge Jr., Councilman James, H R Cline, and C H H La Farge among attendees. Arrangements remain partly indefinite pending further details.
Train arrivals bring Episcopal clergy to the city for next week's convention in San Francisco. Rev Joshua Kimber associate secretary and FE W Roberts treasurer of the board of missions reached the city escorted by Rev JP DD Llwyd. Both from New York, they are prominent church leaders. Fr J Whitney G P A of the Great Northern railway arrived from St Paul and checked into the Rainier Grand.
In Beattie expectations rise for a reception next Thursday with Victoria to meet Consul Hayashi and Mr. Yamook. Judge Mirke forms sub committees for reception banquet and final arrangements with ex Gov. J. Methaw to assist. The committee will reconvene on call of the chairman.
A forecast notes fair conditions likely with free south winds turning northwest. No significant weather events expected.
The rector of Trinity Parish, New HW HM Gowen, departed for San Francisco yesterday to serve as a clerical delegate at the Episcopal Church’s general conference. Sessions are scheduled to begin Wednesday next.
The annual meeting of the Charity Organization Society will be held at Plymouth Church next Tuesday evening. Local prominent charitable workers will deliver addresses to the gathering.
The scheduled race from Point Wilson to Dungeness between Bonita and Olympic was not completed yesterday because of light winds. Two starts were attempted with no finish, and another attempt was agreed for today.
Union machinists compelled several late arrivals to leave Washington Iron Works this morning. The site is now guarded by two special police and a patrolman. No weapons were shown during the disturbance.
Bheriey F. Wiltile who for the last eight months has held the position of deputy coroner under Dr B Stoye will leave Beattie Munday to finish his medical course at the University of Oregon Upon completing his course he will return to Beattie Dr Daniel Suckley will succeed to the office of deputy coroner.
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