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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1901

Page

3

Ankeny Men Meet in Tacoma to Mend Fences

A group including Levi Ankeny Crocker George Stevenson Joe Brom and Thos H gathered at the Donnelly hotel Tacoma to discuss Pan American work and a possible Ankeny campaign. The meeting reportedly aimed to place Stevenson as campaign manager with Warburton guiding strategy and a senator’s seat in view.

Levi Ankeny Crocker George Stevenson Geo Joe Brom Thos Donnelly Tacoma Ankeny D. B. Crocker Walla Walla Broom Kinnear Seattle Mr. Ankeny Queen City Joe Bross Humes Ward Om Band The Pacific Grosecup Geo. Stevenson Warburton Stevenson Senatorial

University Track Try-Out Forecasts Strong Race for State Meet

A university track try-out determines who will represent the school at next Saturday’s State Agricultural college meet. Knil eel leads the Mile as one of the coast’s best, with Twitchell showing promise in the half mile. The team hopes to rebound after previous baseball defeats, and a new mining lab and building are planned for this year.

State Agricultural College Washington Eastern Washington Knileel Caulking Cheanut Pearson Twitchell Hoetakes Kenworthy

A Kick at Freight Houses

Wholesale houses complain to the chamber of commerce about unjust practices at Northern Pacific and Great Northern depots. They protest delays as freight is forced to stop at multiple depots instead of at the company doorway and warn of hours long wagon waits before unloading.

Chamber of Commerce Northern Pacific Great Northern Railways

Chamber excursion to see Bremerton battleship

The chamber of commerce plans a Thursday afternoon excursion to Bremerton to visit the battleship in drydock. Members will depart Seattle at 12 30 from the Flyer dock aboard the steamer Pawtucket and view the ship before water is turned in at 2 30. The trip is complimentary by invitation of Capt Burwell commander of Puget Sound naval station.

Chamber of Commerce Bremerton Seatle Flyer Pawtucket Burwell Puget Sound Naval Station

Bicycle license rush prompts 264 more licenses issued

A Saturday rush to obtain bicycle licenses results in 264 new licenses before closing. The speed is credited to a bicycle patrolman who will cost riders without licenses. With only about 1800 licenses issued, several hundred riders face a $5 fine. Sam Roland seeks sewer construction permit and connections.

Sam Roland

Vessels Sailed for Nome In Arctic Freight Run

The steam schooner Jeanie and the Nome City set sail for Cape Nome loaded with freight and passengers. Capt. Mason and Capt. Daniels bring Arctic experience while forecasts hint at early ice break up and smooth passage to Nome via Dutch Harbor.

Jeanie Pacific Steam Whaling Co Nome City Pacific Clipper Line Cape Nome San Francisco Mason Arctic St. Ichael Nome Daniels Portland Daniela Sesenen Dutch

Seat sold at York exchange for seventy five thousand dollars

Gossip among the stock exchange men reports a seat at the York exchange bringing 75000 dollars in a recent sale. The item notes a high value and market activity without naming buyers or exact date beyond April.

York the Stock Exchange

Court orders Gown to show why half judgment stands

Crockett who recently won a judgment against her husband Hugh B. Crockett has caused order to issue requiring attorney Gown to appear and explain why he should keep one half of the judgment. The case involves a state damage claim by Madge Snod against Seattle Electric Mm for injuries on a Union car. Jury verdict favored the defendant in the Seattle grain company action forming a consolidation of interests with J. Q. & Co. and Centennial 8 Co in Eastern Washington. A new company plans $100,000 in capital and local grain operators expect to spread warehouses along North and Great Northern lines and build on the Pacific and Central Washington roads.

Madge Snod Seattle Electric Seattle Grain Company Centennial 8 Co Washington North Great Northern Pacific Central

Town Burns in Wisconsin Fire Destroys Wautoma

Wautoma the county seat of Waushara county was nearly destroyed by a blaze yesterday. The fire caused extensive damage with estimated losses around 150000 dollars. Local authorities reported rapid spread and swift efforts limited further destruction.

Centralia Shingle Mill Builds Four Miles From Here

Dr J Platt operates a shingle mill four miles from Centralia in Slager valley with mills in the area running full time and many orders ahead. In Everett a meter rate cut takes effect May 1 under new management of the Everett Railway Electric Co. The Everett Produce Co and Keystone Oil Co announce consolidation. In Tacoma Peter B Norman of the South End is reported dead. he was associate editor of the Tacoma Tidende. In Vancouver the comptroller of the currency has received bank receivership applications for the wrecked First National Bank of Vancouver and indictments are expected next Tacoma grand jury. In Snohomish Thomas Cunningham, 1 1/2, lost a leg and an arm after a freight train incident during a theft. In Green Lake a Children’s Home benefit produced a net of $28. In Whatcom Frank Teck sells his interest in the Whatcom Blade to Hug Connel and Brown.

Centralia J. Platt Slager Valley Vancouver Washington City First National Bank of Vancouver Tacoma

Senior Beattie high class social at Queen Anne club house

The Beattie high school senior event was held at the Queen Anne club house Saturday evening with decorations in class and school colors. Many seniors and younger society members attended as Concordian dancing club plans a dance there tonight with an elaborate program. The YM I club will host a dancing party at Ranke's next Tuesday evening.

Beattie High School Queen Anne Club Fac T . the Concordian Dancing Club Queen Anne Y.M. 1. Club Ranke

Examinations Begin for Municipal Clerical and Library Posts

Examinations for sdmtastion to the Clerical and library departments of the municipal service began in the council room yesterday. Fourteen candidates were classified as follows Stenographers three clerks three accountants one pages two desk clerks four forwarder one.

Municipal Service

Xray Examination Sought for William Alden Seaton

Affidavits by Dr. A N Kibbe and County Physician O Rourke state an Xray to locate a head bullet would not affect Seaton's mind. Arguments may be heard Saturday as the examination may be requested by the court.

A. N. Kibbe O'Rourke William Alden Seaton

Price list for farm supplies and livestock items

Corrected Daily offers dressed stock and live animals with prices on dock or car at Beattie. Items include poultry chickens and ducks, turkeys, dressed poultry, live cattle calves sheep hogs and lambs with per hundred weight or per ton rates and regional grain and hay prices from Puget Sound and western Washington suppliers.

Beattie Puget Sound Washington Ile Teera

Robbery conviction for Mabel Wilson alias Keating at Brooklyn Cafe

Judge George fines Mabel Wilson alias Keating $100 plus costs and sentences her to 30 days in jail on a robbery charge. Evidence shows she took from W. Ervin in a box at the Brooklyn Cafe on Beyond Avenue.

Mabel Wilson Keating George W. Ervin Brooklyn Seyond Avenue

Quarrels with Lover End in Suicide Attempt

Mina Weber Kobba a saleswoman at Kohlbers Atrauss & Mrohman attempted to kill herself by drinking carbolic acid after a quarrel with her sweetheart She was found convulsing in her room at the Mutter Street lodging house and rushed to a hospital where her condition was described as serious but improving.

San Francisco Mina Weber Kobba Kohlbers, Atrauss & Mrohman Mutter Street Micaw Hobbe Misa Hobbs

Tank Falls Ban Francisco

A steel tank on the sixth floor of the Galbraith building at Madison and Franklin streets fell to the ground causing damage of about 10000 and injuring several pedestrians. A wooden roof tank toppled, dislodging beams and enabling the steel tank to fall. Injured include Richard Yrien Julia Blotkin Frank B Lang Faverio Piegera and John F Wiley.

Ban Francisco Galbraith Madison Franklin Streets Richard Yrien Julia Blotkin Frank B. Lang Faverio Piegera John F. Wiley

Late arrivals at Diller and other hotels list notable guests

The passage catalogs numerous visitors at hotels including Diller Rainier Chand Stevens Brunswick Seattle Northern and Butler. It names Rev J B Lean Dr N M Dobson P J Bmith BE Pollock C V Weat Lt Lyte H Peddier Capt H Tuttle Mear Charles Brocktin A Raymond Riean Jacob Sloan Ed J Sherman J A Matheron M Percival Olympia W H Mewitt Hama George Safford Mina Jennie Dedwell Cliftenzo L D Pettit Sam Meee MH Hottland Miss Rowe Levy Lisete Farmer C D Jenkins J W Sweeney H Cooper Mrs R Merrill Mrs L V Van Dyke among others.

The Diller J. 8. Lean Waikata Wie N. M. Dobson the Stevens H. Tuttle Revenue Cutter Mear Charles Brocktin Whatcom A. Raymond Riean Jacob Sloan Spokane Ed J. Sherman J. A. Matheron Frehman Mathian M. Percival Olympia Brunswick W. H. Mewitt- Hama Smerter Putte George Safford Aberdeen Mina Jennie Dedwell San Francisco Cliftenzo Pererr Cal L. D. Pettit Walla Walla Seattle Sam Meee Tacoma MH. Hf. Hottland Portland Rowe Levy Lisete Farmer Dalles C. D. Jenkins Fairmont W. Va

Fright Killer Claims Life Of Local Teacher

Mina Charlotte A. Ball, a teacher at Homeville school in Meersport, died from shock after a fright linked to a schoolroom fight weeks earlier between older pupils and the principal Henry M. Stewart. The incident left Stewart unpopular with the students.

Meersport Mina Charlotte A. Ball Homeville Cnl Henry M. Stewart Stewart

Tragic End After School Fight Leaves 19-Year-Old Dead

A disturbance in Mise Hall led to a brutal clash when Stewart tried to discipline a pupil. Several boys attacked the principal, Blewart suffered severe injuries, Mine Call fled in fear and never recovered, dying today at age 19. Doctors attribute death to the fright.

Mise Hall Stewart Blewart Eank

Murder Charge Stuns Lemare Area as Jessen Kill Sparks Manhunt

In Lemare Iowa Steffen and William Teaver are jailed for murder with Peter Peterson also under arrest for complicity. Jessen was shot at Steffen farm eight miles from Lemare. self defense claimed by the men. Jerein and wife ran the farm. Steffen admits firing the fatal shot. Two shotguns used in the melee. Also noted is a Monday sale announcement from Star Paint Co.

Hioux City Iowa Steffen Wiliam Teaver Lemare Peter Peterson J. Jensen Steffens Farm Jemeen Beaver Jessen

Bank opens Saturday evenings for depositors

To accommodate its savings depositors the Scandinavian American Bank hawk to open Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 o'clock for the receiving of deposits only.

Chinese Root Rheumatic Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertorial mentions Be Cumyow promoting Chinese root rheumatic cure at 12 Lyon house on Columbia Street. The copy claims fast relief and lists a contact at the office with a 218% figure.

Lyon House Columbia Street

In His Sleep

Clifford Raddoris of Clinton County died by self inflicted gunshot in a barn after a night of somnambulism. An inquest returned a verdict of death by own action, with neighbors noting prior sleepwalking and household tasks at night.

Clinton Clifford Raddoris Here Saddoria

King County Fair Association Incorporation Names Trustees

Articles incorporating the King County Fair association were filed with the county auditor yesterday. Capital stock stands at 160000 dollars with 1000 shares of 199 dollars each. Trustees named are Geo. W. Dikinson Sol G. Simpson Jan F McElroy J M B Atkinson and A T Van de Vanter.

King County Fair Association Geo. W. Dickinson Sol G. Simpson Jan. F. McElroy J. M. B. Atkinson A. T. van de Vanter

Market Prices Update For Butter Fruits and Poultry

Butter rose two cents this morning with dealers starting at 19 cents and adding another cent later. Luxuries like cherries pineapples and strawberries are slow as prices stay high. Old potatoes sell out for 19 20 per ton while Wenatchee apples appear at 2.25. Poultry remains near one quotation. chickens and ducks sell well. Eggs plentiful with steady demand.

Marine Ship Movements From San Francisco Arrivals and Sails

The Rainier arrived with 24 passengers and 250 tons of merchandise, unloading at Galbraith Bacon dock. Inland Flyer owners seek a new engine to boost efficiency. Hyades arrived and unloads at Ocean dock, plans coal export from Oyster Harbor. Abbie M Deering loads for Nome at Colman dock, sailing tomorrow. Martha W Taft unloads at Schwabacher's for Yakutat, sailing Saturday. Blakeley sails for Nome tomorrow. City of Beattle sails to Lynn Canal with 125 Seattle passengers and 300 tons freight. Elihu Thomson clears for Valdes with 700 tons and 63 passengers.

Rainier San Francisco Galbraith, Bacon Dock Hyades Ocean Dock Oyster Harbor Blakeley Nome City of

Prominent General Alejand Noted Like Aguinaldo

April report mentions General Alejand as a prominent figure similar to Aguinaldo, with reference to his rise at Aray. The brief note signals his prominence in ongoing events and ties to the Aguinaldo leadership era.

Alejand Aguinaldo Surat Aray

Closing Out Sale With Deep Discounts At Store

Store hours run from 7 in the morning to 9 at night as inventory must be cleared. Woolen skirts for ladies start at the labeled price and rise. silk waists and cotton shirt waists are offered at reduced levels. Logs promise gains for shoppers.

Oil Stock Promotion Brings Drill Bold Claim in Washington

An advertisement from Commonwealth Oil Co. publicizes oil on a surface claim near South Bend Washington. It urges inspection and testing, offering stock at 6 cents par 1 dollar nonassessable. Real property item shown at 219 New York block with brokers B R L Muir & Co listing contact details.

Commonwealth Oil Cocs South Bend, Wash New York Block

Jobbing Quotations for Fruits Vegetables and Provisions

A listing of fruit and vegetable prices and per unit costs from various categories. Apples, lemons, oranges, bananas, berries, and other produce with per box, per dozen, or per case rates. Meat, butter, cheese, eggs, and poultry prices follow, alongside canned and dried goods and specialty items.

University News Notes and Campus Plans

Winchell of Minnesota makes a visit to inspect Jim Hill’s work and plans for a new power house at Cokedale. Prof. Reddell renews a friendship dating to 1486 as both teach in Minnesota and State Geological Survey work is cited. Plans for a science hall with laboratories and administration space accompany the power house design.

N. H. Winchell Univ- Minnesota Geo Minnesota University Jim” Hill Cokedale Reddell Minne Winchell Geological Survey

Bunset Telephone Co to face show cause ruling delay

The case against Bunset Telephone Co to require it to show cause why it should not install telephones at the rate of five dollars, which was to be heard yesterday, has been postponed to Wednesday in Judge Bell's department of the superior court.

Bunset Telephone Co

Factory Repair Service Teaches Old Machines Rebuilt

A repair man offers rebuilding of old machines and is ready to work. Contact K Niles at 100 Cherry, Main 231 for details and estimates.

Niles Tel Main

Cedar piles adrift in Puget Sound near Seattle

Found a section of cedar piles drifting in Puget Sound between Seattle and Port Blakeley. Owner urged to contact Colman's Creosote Works or call Lake 1M, H. G. Kubley, immediately.

Sound Seattle Port Blakeley Colman's Creosote Works Telephone H. G. Kubley

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