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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1901
Page
3
F Hicks of Obion Tennessee has been located after a five year absence from his parents at Ash Hill county. The boy, stolen at age five, was found living with a barber in Obion and will reunite with his mother and three sisters. Local citizens helped arrange the match and Judge Wright and Lee F Little aided the correspondence and relocation plan.
General W. Tibbetts of Sesaquah on jury duty was thrown from his horse when it bolted on a Saturday drive. He suffered a broken leg in two places and severe cuts and bruises, and was taken home for medical care.
About 206 applications were filed for examinations for municipal service entry on Saturday. Fire, irregular service, library, clerical, and police posts are among the openings with 239 anticipated passes. Qualifiers will be notified by Secretary Grout of exam times, and the civil service board will announce the exam lineup tonight.
Citizens petition against paving and sidewalk upgrades on Third and Fifth avenues from Pike to Pine streets, arguing Fifth Avenue is already well planked and travel is limited. The plan includes brick streets and cement sidewalks, with Civil Service plans for police applicant testing and physical examinations.
At First Christian Church Hoeg a Sunday theme recounts Lydia's conversion from Acts. The sermon notes say Paul spoke of Lydia opening her heart to hear the word and baptism as an act of obedience. The event is presented as a foundational moment in early Christian outreach.
A pastor at Elke hall preached on the secret of the modern doctrine. He argued involution and the path toward improving nature show intelligent moral power and a definite end. He concluded humanity must aid in self effort to seize opportunity and avoid wealth by mere chance.
The article reflects on character types and opportunity, citing Hannibal, Lincoln, and others as examples. At Second Presbyterian Church Rev. W. A. Major preached Be Not Faithless, But Believing, explaining Jesus aids Thomas when he seeks truth and doubts. He urged earnest belief to avoid lingering doubt and gain salvation.
Henry Stultz the Sacramento league champions second baseman is released by Manager Dugdale of the battle club. Stultz will join the club in time to play in the exhibition game against the University of Washington nine next Saturday.
Special Correspondence from Chicago reports John W. Gates of American Steel & Wire Co. praising United States Steel as a success and predicting a stabilized iron market. He envisions a merger of major steel firms, 250000 workers, payroll over 2 million dollars daily, and annual earnings of 100 to 125 million dollars.
The steamer Umatilla under Captain Cousins departed yesterday morning for San Francisco carrying 88 aeonners including a number of Japanese immigrants. A general cargo of 140 tons was also loaded.
Robert J. Nixon of Oakland California married Miss Kittle Metta in Victoria last Saturday evening. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Doctor Campbell.
Chicago April 14 Mrs Jean Waldron a dashing brunette travels across the Pacific with Arend Van Viissengen brother of her former fiancé She divorced druggist Waldron three years ago Then she pursued dramatic readings and dance recitals An engagement with Peter Van Viiseengen a banker followed Then Arend pressed his suit He later left Chicago selling property and vanished Today a dispatch from San Francisco reports Mrs Waldron married and headed for the Philippines
Ida Huttem aged 20 caused a disturbance at the city hospital by attacking nurses and her father, foretelling doom as doctors decide not to restrain her. Her sister Anna died weeks earlier from typhoid fever in Longview and Ida fears the illness. She was strapped to a bed after the outbreak and her father’s arm wounds were cauterized.
St Louis April 11 Harry W. Wrytle won Miss Virginia Fair Gilbert for his bride by a long distance telephone. The couple wed at Clayton and are on their honeymoon. Their romance began in Dallas, Texas, after he proposed while she was young and delaying marriage.
A Missourian quips about a photograph showing all U S presidents together. He jokes how the photographer managed to gather the long line of leaders at once, reflecting astonishment at the image.
D Sena a wealthy builder at 35 Livingstone street New York bit off an inch of his tongue during an operation he refused anaesthetic for. Dr Yamato of Perk avenue Brooklyn operated. The lengthy procedure caused no pain to the patient, who later declined further anesthetic.
The inaugural gathering of South District teachers met Saturday at South Beattie. Prof. C. F. Alien of Auburn was elected president and Miss Lucy Ft. Barnes of Columbia named secretary. The group organized as Institute District No. 2 and set regular meetings for the second Saturday of each school month. Many discussions on school work occurred. attendance was strong and the session was engaging.
In Columbia on April 11 Gov McSweeny was informed by John D. Sullivan of Laurens county that James Gray a negro turned over to Georgia authorities for stealing 18 pounds of cotton was illegally held. Gray was arrested on a plantation and not brought before a court. a convict contractor’s whip was used and he was guarded with convicts. Sullivan offered to pay Gray’s fine if convicted but no court appearance occurred. The governor plans an inquiry into the matter.
Beaumont discovery accelerates oil use as power in Texas. In Houston electric street railways breweries and other plants begin burning oil. Cottonseed oil mills and related industries await test results before dropping coal and wood. Contracts set oil at 50 cents a barrel delivered to plants. three barrels equal a ton.
New York on the holy Sabbath. De Wolf Hopper Dan Daly and Wm Brady arrested for a vaudeville show deemed a burlesque of Uncle Tom's Cabin. They are out on bail as warrants allege aiding and abetting production on the Sabbath at the Academy of Music, prompted by the Anti Vice League. London clerics press to revive Sunday theater agitation.
Explorers Prof. CC A Pyers and F L Wolford report a new skull-boring insect in the Amazon Hetehua range. The creature, about buckshot size, tunnels through skull bone leaving dust and a hollowed path, driving victims to insanity. They liken it to a tropical tick but deem it distinct, with varied mad behaviors among the afflicted Ratohuas.
In Macon Georgia on April 16 Bishop H M Turner of the African Methodist church urged the U S government to deport all negro criminals to Africa. He lamented the lack of steamer lines to Africa and argued southern ports would gain from Africa bound commerce.
A casual exploration of sweat glands and pores notes right side perspiration being higher, palm ridges housing up to 7009 pores per square inch, and back pores as few as 409. It extols vast total counts, estimates miles of tubules, and jokes about varied figures for annual skin liquor.
The Okefinokee swamp in South Georgia has been sold to Charles Hebard & Sons of Michigan for about $175,000. The 254000 acre property includes timber, water courses, and game. After timber is harvested the land will be used for sugar cane and cotton cultivation.
A clipped fragment narrates a woman addressing a young man about nervous trouble and rest. The man folds the note, exits under a stair, and ponders the correspondence as the “Birdie” story fragments end with an odd catalog entry.
A 74 year old woman, Mia Cornelia Jones, died after being struck by a runaway horse team in Madison Park. The accident occurred when a frightened team dragged an empty wagon into the street as a lake steamer blew its whistle. Jones died five minutes after being brought to a nearby house. Coroner Hoye ordered removal to the morgue and an inquest was scheduled. Mrs. Hugdne Kicksecker hosted the visitors from Chicago who were in town for the outing. Remains to be shipped to Chicago and on to Elmira, New York for interment.
New Albany and Louisville business groups discuss dam and canal to harness Ohio River falls. The proposed mill race would run from the head of the falls across the bend to Falling Run, supplying power for streetcars electric lights and factories in Louisville New Albany and Jeffersonville.
A narrator recounts bargaining scenes in Emyrna and Egypt with comic misreadings of values. The dialogue shifts across languages as the buyer and seller haggle over a price quoted in pounds dollars and francs. After lengthy negotiation the narrator purchases the item for a small sum.
Judge Broaddus rules Missouri statute requires insurers to pay beneficiaries unless the member who died by his own act intended to do so when purchasing the policy. Widow Fannie afield of Unionville had sued after Woodmen refused payment claiming a three year constraint. The case advanced from Putnam County Circuit Court to the Kansas City Court of Appeals.
A fragmentary dialogue features Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry debating wedlock versus royal duty. The two clash over obedience contracts and authority with the Katgen sJammers reception looming, highlighting tension between wife and queen roles.
A dramatic scene unfolds as Duke Henry disputes with the Queen over etiquette and duty. The Queen asserts authority as sovereign while urging the wife to reconcile, ordering him to retreat to the bedroom and attend to chores, before he exits in exasperation.
Mrs Katherine Runk, age 67, wed Samuel B Harold at her Farmers village home. The ceremony, led by Rev C P Mehallarger, was his 300th officiation. Harold is deeply enamored. Runk says she has lived happily with four previous husbands.
A non commissioned officer in Dublin, mistakenly saluting a colonel behind him, declared he always returns everything he is not entitled to. The colonel laughed and dismissed him, amused by the wit that spared punishment.
A foreign visitor found a Nagasaki branch of a major company deserted as the manager and staff were away on a mushroom hunting expedition. The writer notes mushroom hunting is a familiar Japanese pastime.
Announcement touts 7000 shares left at 6 cents with price to jump to 10 cents after sale. Mentions ongoing development at Copalie Point and planned work on a Kern River district property in California. Urges prompt participation to avoid 5-cent share status.
The Star Paint Co announces a best selected line in the city with endorsements from experts. Repairs suggested at Christopher Dike are underway to improve service and product availability.
The regular quarterly examinations of the state board of pharmacy began at 1 o'clock today in the Hotel Mutter. About applicants will be examined. Investigations will be made of 4 number of complaints against druggists for violations of regulations in various parts of the state.
Titeworth died last night at Seattle General hospital from appendicitis. He leaves a mother and siblings, with the family residing at 211 Terry Avenue.
A list of price changes shows items like Soda Crackers at 20¢ for a 3-pound pack and multiple reductions on goods such as Mace and Evaporated Pears. Items include Mace, Carranza jug, Norway Mackerel, Yellow Cornmeal, Prunes, Evaporated Nectarines, and Buckwheat with assorted package sizes and counting formats. The notes imply a sale or promotional markdowns across varied groceries and dry goods.
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