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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
4
The Hawaii legislature fights over a reform bill to remove liquor sales from private to government control amid opposition from liquor interests. The measure ties into concerns that prohibition could hurt natives while a rattlesnake poison leprosy treatment and a pension proposal for Lilivokaian are also discussed amid budget strains and a $1.55 million loan bill.
Dr Ella FE a graduate of Omaha medical college is appointed coroner of Franklin County Nebraska after petitions by friends. She succeeds her uncle who died ten days ago and becomes possibly the only woman coroner in the United States, despite initial morbid fears.
A series of construction bids and projects are noted including Heinrich Bros Brewing Co a retaining wall at 1200 1218 h avenue south for 4000 dollars and several dwellings and moving work in Green Lake Wood's addition Hester avenue Gilman avenue and Denny's Broadway area with prices ranging from 200 to 3600 dollars and a 14 story frame building at 507 Fifteenth avenue north for 1500 dollars. The entries reference multiple contractors and property locations including Wood's addition Green Lake and Denny's Broadway.
Miss Florence Roberts presents a version of Neil mae at the Seattle theater. Many who have seen her in this role call it the best stage portrayal of the Irish range girl who became the favorite. Charlotte Noctiger, author of A Suit of Sable, will be shown tomorrow. The last night bill drew an appreciative audience.
Tomorrow night Belasco's charming play The Charity Ball will be given by special request. The production will be presented with the usual care and attention to detail that marks all the work of the Frawley company.
The Elleford Company drew a large audience with An American Girl at Third Avenue theater and will perform Mrs. Partington and Her Son Ike tomorrow and through the week. Eileford appears as Mrs. Partington for the city debut with Jeasie Norton as Ike, promising strong comedy. Also showing daily are the Searchlight pictures featuring Queen Victoria’s funeral procession at 13064 Second Avenue and other attractions.
Special Correspondent reports in Jeffersonville Indiana that Chas White born 1820 Boston Harvard graduate died destitute. He fell for Mins Farnsworth in Madison where a rival Senator Jos McDonald won her. White died in poverty and was buried in Clark County Poor Asylum graveyard after seeking aid.
In Elmira New York three miles from the city two bodies are found by the Chemung river Fred Fischer a guard at the Elmira reformatory and his sweetheart Anna Linders. A letter on a shipping blank reveals plans to end their lives together after a forbidden romance ending with a suicide and a note of shared diamonds.
Slot machine operators prepare to resist the new law and test its constitutionality. They plan challenges before the June 1 effective date and may seek support from tobacco dealers and saloon keepers in a joint effort.
At the Newark Methodist conference Clarence Woodruff offered himself for probation. When asked for his first name Bishop Foes refused to reveal names in the middle, leading to the amended announcement Chas. C C. Woodruff. Woodruff went on probation.
Chicago April 4 reports United States plow makers have completed a large combination valued at about $50,000,000. The notice lists paper hangings crepes stripes burlaps Bagdads silks and other novelties. The Star Point Co at 10 292 Pike street advertises bicycle repairs as part of the item.
The King County ferry schedule issued by county commissioners lists daily departures except Sunday from Madison Street at 6 20 6 19 a m and 12 24 6 pm. From Kirkland, 7 9 11 a m and 1 3 5 6 3 p m. Sunday departures include Madison Street at 7 30 3 a m and 3 23 18 a m, and from Kirkland at 11 a m and 1 2 3 4 6 p m.
In Cleveland on April 14 a woman recalls her sister Ray Levenstein a 19 year old girl posed by a bedside at the Greenburg home at 40 Maple Street. The report notes a tense exchange and a disturbing scene as the sister speaks of a vacant stare.
In a dimly lit attic, Mrs Greenberg confronts Ray as a chilling scream erupts. A young girl hangs by a clothesline from the rafter above the bed, dead, revealing a desperate act born of insanity. Ray remains motionless as the grim discovery unfolds.
The Beattie Anti-Saloon League holds its regular meeting tonight in the First Methodist church. Delegates from constituent societies plan activities for the coming year. Rev. J. C. Thoma state secretary presides and will give the address, with talks from Dr. Bh. M Randall and Rev. W. D. Simonds.
Cleveland April 2. Letter carriers vote on summer shirt waist style. Postmaster Denstoe and a carrier committee choose soft gray material to match trousers. No loud colors or conspicuous designs. Hat to have a straight brim.
Chicago reports a venture by Japan to exterminate rodents as a global health measure. Dr N Nagueha, visiting bacteriologist, says the Mikado government may seek international action to wipe out rats seen as spreading contagion and causing millions in property damage yearly.
Foreman and general labor department candidates will take a written examination starting at 9 a m in the city council room. There are 83 applicants for posts including foreman teamster board watchman pipe fitters blacksmith wagon maker and general helper. Oral tests will assess experience and fitness. Fire and police papers await grading by the secretary and civil service commissioners with a delay possible due to new physical tests. Bicycle patrolman papers already judged, delaying appointments.
New York sourced shipment arrives at M. D. Pease-Jonnaon Co. on HOT second avenue. The firm promotes the latest satylen at the lowest prices as its store motto and mark of the new enterprise.
In Paterson New Jersey on April 24 Josiah P. Decremus a retired millionaire shoe merchant killed himself by drinking carbolic acid. His wife, hearing of the act, became insane from grief.
The ad asserts exclusive agency for IVER JOHNSON bikes and proclaims the IVER JOHNSON as an anti trust wheel, arguing rivals in a bicycle trust produce inferior wheels. It promotes Zenith Oxford and the Brid ge names, offers one year guarantees, bicycle supplies, sundries, and an up to date repair department.
A Paterson resident attempted to jump from a second story window but a servant stopped her as she lies delirious. Doremus, once a familiar local figure, has been deemed eccentric since the 10 year old children’s sudden deaths. He claimed one child was alive and taunted mourners before ending his life, after visiting McKee’s undertaker.
Public notice says Star Paint Co located at 0 302 Pike street advertises new goods at bedrock prices with widespread appeal and value offers for shoppers.
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