Plague Strikes Six in One Bay Town
In town reports dated April 6 an outbreak of the plague spreads by ship and nearby areas. Local authorities confirm six cases with several more suspected as officials urge vigilance and preventive measures.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
3
Prohibition Bill Clears Tennessee House
The Tennessee house of representatives has passed a bill banning prize fighting in the state. The measure seeks to curb violent exhibitions and impose penalties for organizers and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville. Tenn
County Commissioners Meeting Reports Emergent Salary Issues
County officials held a session to address salary matters and license renewals. Officials named include A. Wincett and Samuel La Frombeoise with references to local firms Fetal liquor Mcenses and Jos Kraus at Black Dia. The discussion mentions Pangborn at Falis and other internal transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcenses
F. A. Wincett
Jos
Kraus
Black Diato
Samuel la Frombeoise
Jaw
A. O. Pangborn
Falis
Community tragedy shocks small Indiana town
In Odon Washington County, a deadly fight led to Lamb, a 1 year old boy, being killed by Walter RB. Lamb allegedly attacked from ear to ear severing the jugular vein. Authorities placed Lamb under arrest amid a tense, affluent families environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apolis
Ind
Lamb
Walter RB
Odon
Porth
Washington
Building Permits Issued by City Engineer
Building permits approved include Henry Luiker for a 1 story frame cottage at 8 Third Sav enue costing $600. P K Purcell for alterations at Twenty third avenue north $250. Investment Co at 117 and U9 Main for a 1 story frame house $100. E R Davis avenue $80. A for 1 story frame house. G W Iver for a house at Belmont costing $2000. Hoyts for a 5 story frame house $3000. Carl O Oan for frame dwelling at 40th avenue north. Mrs Hall for a 2 story frame dwelling in Hillman school testing 1. J C Jeffery & Petery frame house at 15 street costing $990. Fimo for a 2 story house at 216 Eastlake avenue. Bryant Lumber & Shin for a 1 story frame building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Engineffice
Henry Luiker
Third Savenue
M. m
Twenty-ninth Avenue
J. T
B Avenue
P. K. Purcell
Main
E. R. Davis Avenue
Atkinson
G. W. Iver
Ts5
Belmont
Huth
Eastlake Avenue
Bryant Lumber & Shin
Hoyts
Carl O.oan
T Avenue
Kidnappers Must Answer Charge in Superior Court
James Donly and Thomas Healy were bound over to the superior court yesterday afternoon on a charge of abducting a four year old boy from Judkins Street. Bonds were set at 1500 dollars. Looker testified that the pair were eight miles away from the child when last seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donly
Thomas Healy
Superior Court
Om Judkins Street
Obituary Notices From Local City Distric Burial Details
Services for John A. were held at 2 o clock from the family residence on First avenue west and burial followed at Lakeview cemetery. J J Crooma aged 24 died recently in the city and the body rests at Kaney Stewart's. Hutchison 2014 Charles consumption. Wright aged 21 died yesterday at her sister's residence under Butterworth direction. Ellen Mullentie services today at Sidney Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A
First Avenue West
Lakeview Cemetery
J. J. Crooma
Yestern
Kaney & Stewart's
Butterworth Epee
Ellen Mullentiere
Sidney, Wash
Andrew Carnegie Gift Acknowledged By Chamber Officials
The chamber of commerce adopts resolutions thanking Andrew Carnegie for his gift of $200,000 to a library. The resolutions, signed and pre bound, will be forwarded next week to aid city council library and associated groups including the Merchants' association and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
chamber _commerce
Andrew
City Council
Library
Merchants’ Associat University of Washington WY
Western Central Labor
Allied Women's Clubs
City to Lay Water Mains Amid Policy Debate
Local council debates water mains project with the Board of Public Works pushing ahead. Opponents question legality and prefer the system despite potential higher long term costs and fire protection concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oul
City Pushes Water Mains Expansion Under Assessment Policy
The city seeks revenue from the water system to fund main replacements and extensions. Public Works backs continuing to lay mains where assessments allow, arguing districts ready to pay should get mains first. Citizens must have water and a decision may await the dry season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Board of Public Works
Subscriptions Pushed for New Chamber Building Funds
Subscriptions of 1000 dollars and more have been offered for a new chamber of commerce building though no stock company is organized yet and no subscriptions accepted. President Clise says prospects are good and aims to raise about 76000 to 80000 with 11 percent profits. The organization committee will present reports and draft articles of incorporation at the next chamber meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Clise
Chamber
C. J. Smith
J. B. Macc-Dougall
J. B. Metkie
Pacer
Kid West Bound For Dawson In Slay Case
Kid West is taken to Dawson for testimony in the George O Brien murder trial involving Lynn Relfe. Clausen and Sireman Olsen arrived March 29. An escort officer reports no trouble during transport. The killings occurred December 26, 14959 on the Yukoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid" West
George O' Brien
Lynn Relfe
Clausen
Sireman Olsen
Arriv
Dawson
West
Yukoa
City Hall Considers Narrowing Crawford Place to 13 Feet
Property owners petition council to reduce Crawford place width to 13 feet between East Union and East Pike Street and allocate the 12 foot gain to adjacent parcels. The action seeks to adjust street boundaries and parcel boundaries as a municipal measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tery Counel
Crawford Place
East Union
East Pike Street
Beattle Easter Millinery Opens At Pease Johnson Co
The new firm at 1107 Second Avenue offers artistic Easter millinery gowns and wallets for women in Beattle at reasonable prices Visitors are welcome. A grand prize masquerade ball is set for Saturday night April 6 at Ranke Hall with admission at a cent. Wagner's band performs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Pease, Johnson Co
Second Avenue
Ranke Hall
Wagner
Anitt
Hunke Hall
Bartell Drug Co Promotes Low Prices and Direct Purchases
A vintage ad touts Bartell Drug Co as offering better values through direct drug purchases, skipping jobbers profit. It highlights items like Licorice, Tar Soap, Packer's Tar Soap, and assorted Fast perfumes, toothbrushes, and other goods in bulk pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartell Drug Co
Oeebade
Donessa Viupaei
Frawley Company Opens Four-Week Seattle Run at Grand Opera House
The Frawley theatrical company returns to Seattle for a four week season at the Grand Opera House with an Easter matinee. The troupe, led by Miss Shirky, is praised for wholesome, refined performances and strong star power. Highlights include "The War of Wealth," "Mother," and "Nell Gwynn" as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frawley Company
Seattle
Grand Opera House
Thinkefts
Thin City
Northwest
Frawley
Mies Shirky
Shirley Company
Letoo
Nell Gwynn
Tomaht
Notable Plays and Casts Highlight Seattle Theater Week
The Seattle theater week features Chimmie Fadden and Helfe Margie with the Frawley company, plus Trifty and Country Art by Mike Shirley. Ada Rehan is praised in The Still, and Madame Modjeska performs King John next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicherley
Mike Shirley
David Garrick
Augustin Duty
Ada Rehan
Miss Shirley
Aly Duckling
Lord Pauntleroy
Madame Modjeska
Seattle
King John
The Duchess Leads Hoyt Farces Cast in New Shows
Jabsa Van Buren and Alice Johns star in Hoyt farces at Third Avenue Theater with a 37 member company. "Coax Me" and "The Telephone Girl" headline next week including a Duchess performance and new moving pictures at the Beacon Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabsa van Buren
Alice Johns
New York
Third Avenue Theater
Bearch Nght
Becghd Avenue
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Alice Johnson
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Alabama
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Jewtle Shirley
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Edward Townsend
Fadden
Augustus Thomas
Senate
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W. M. Mossel
Merphone Main
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Jessie Shirley Co
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Country Girl
Ugly Duckling
Lord Fauntleroy
RAND
Hoyt
Hind Avenue Theater
Jessie Shirley
Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society
Lodge No. 106
Hinckley Block
Carrie Nation
Seco Avenue
Rainiep
Spangenberg
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Froslyn Coal
Queen Coal
Telephone Union
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Wotephone Main
C. A. Gay
Second Avenue Corner
Marion
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Bunney
Stewahi Panera
Eiri Jaimers
Third Ave
Columbia Telephone
Waseh
Firet
Adany V-Slanchar
A. A. Schuchard, M. D
Schuchard Optical Company
Graduate Opticians
Second Ave
Stone, Fisher & Lane’s
Frank E. Adams
Geattis
Moran Bros
Engine and Ship Builders
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California
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Sunset District
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Ovsting
Porm
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Seattle, the
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Pacific
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Jo He Jordan
Occidental
Pacific Block
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