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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
4
The article discusses a proposed ordinance to raise salaries for municipal employees and the implications as courts decide its legality. Rathbun paid certain salaries while challenging the measure, noting civil service rules and the term of office for officials.
A farewell reception will be tendered to Rev A L Hutchison D D at the residence of Mr F H Whitworth 417 Seneca Street. It is understood Dr Hutchison will accept the pastorate of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church of Tacoma which is in a flourishing condition.
Building permits granted to several applicants including Andrew Anderson for a frame bus at 1610 Thir avenue costing 350. Quamstrom receives a 1-story frame dwelling in Woodland with unspecified cost. Chas Skone gets a 1 1/2 story frame dwelling in Wood's South Shore, Green Lake, cost 756. Samuel Sutton secures a 2-story frame flat at 117 Fourteenth avenue north costing 3.25. H Auernheimer listed for a 1/2 story frame dwelling at 568 Stewart street with unspecified cost. A Hambach applies for a 1 1/2 story frame double house at 1411 and 1415 Boylston avenue costing 35 000. R C Allan takes a 1 1/2 story frame house at 426 Eleventh avenue north costing 32.99.
The Chamber of Commerce committee filed articles for a stock company with $96 000 capital. Shares priced at 9 each. Incorporators are J Smith J B MacDougall and Z B Metkie. Seven trustees named to hold office until Oct 1: Jeco Furth C J Smith J W Clise J B MacDougall J A Moore C L Denny A B Stewart.
Market notes say this week is a strong period for West Street merchants with good days similar to spring rushes. Local receipts were mainly produce with potatoes and dairy shipments arriving, while poultry demand is high and prices for chickens turkeys ducks and geese would be elevated.
A dense price rundown for onions, cauliflower, celery, tomatoes, greens, and more with per-dozen, per-pound, and per-case figures. Includes fresh meats like beef, mutton, pork and veal, plus dairy items and poultry with varied regional source notes.
In Rome on April 11, labor unions vow a strong fight against a prison commission project to set up a stone foundry on the State farm to be staffed by convicts. The unions argue the plan substitutes paid labor and harms workers. Also mentions wallpaper freight rates and local shop ads for Star Paint Co and bike repairs by Christopher.
Kansas City April 11 W Gaines a former army lieutenant and Indian fighter goes to Fort Sill to arrange Buffalo exposition exhibits He plans 400 bucks assemblies and weapons representing 42 tribes The War Department granted permission to display the famous prisoner Geronimo at the exposition
Late Nome notes report that Lb A MeRae, former secretary of the volunteer fire department, was found six dollars short in his accounts. MeRae heads toward the Kurk Okwim district as Assistant Chief Slater hosts a gathering at his house where champagne is said to have been disposed of. Nome grocers meet to set uniform staple prices amid months without outside mail delivery.
Menry L. Wilson, United States minister to Chile, addressed a chamber of commerce gathering yesterday. He discussed the trade between America and Chile, describing Chile's resources and noting Europe holds a larger share of the trade. He attributed America's failure to absorb the business to several reasons.
Mr Wilson warned that lack of rapid transport and American banks in Chile impede industry and trade. He urged Puget Sound ports to lead outreach to develop commerce, arguing banks would attract business and improve the SoyEnty trade while expanding lumber and manufactured goods and drawing in leather wine copper and nitrates.
The 906 Myallo Shrine group on a pilgrimage to Honolulu will reach Tacoma tonight with an 18 car special train. After dining, the party heads to Seattle at 11 15 with only a engine change, then proceeds to their eastern homes.
It's not only one thing and everything at Bar Tell Drug Co is the best quality for little money. The store advertises ice cream soda and fair prices on items like Mennen Borated Talcum and Veneer products. It touts sales on Tar Soap, Thurt's Tar and Soap, vaseline small bottles, Pears imported soap, and other household goods.
The chamber of commerce discussed entertaining President McKinley at yesterday's session. A committee on arrangements to be appointed by President Ciso, with Rev. Methaw War famed as chairman, and Mr. House Jr. to handle finances. A letter from Senator Foater noted the presidential party would be in Seattle May 4.
The writ of prohibition in the Tichard Winsor et al case to stop the state board of law commissioners from leasing the university site has been denied by the state supreme court. Separately, the Bullivan estate dispute moves to the U S district court as John H Sullivan and Mary Sullivan seek to restrain administrator Terrence O Tirren from distributing the estate amid settlement talks.
Petitioners claim right to a large fortune of the late John Sullivan and request court appointment of an officer to manage property pending settlement. In other news Melvin W. H. Banta sues for 115,400 in damages for alleged negligence by a defendant’s employee. A jury yesterday found for the defendant. Frank Alfred ordered to pay child support. Joe Davie convicted of robbery in Judge Griffin’s division for a November assault on J. Layton.
The unknown man found in the bay near the City dock was buried today in Potter's Field after being held at Butterworth's. The notice comes from Miles & Piper Co with a stray promotional line about an ONIO steel range and fuel bill.
In April a slater named Bla Hon DeGlormo severed arteries in his wrists and cut his throat, then walked miles before dying from loss of blood, reportedly after his wife left him. A grand ball by Home Camp 284 W of W Wagner’s Orchestra is planned tonight at Franke’s Hall with tickets at 25 cents.
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