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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
2
The fragment shows an old newspaper masthead for The Seattle Star with publishing notes and contact lines. It lists departments, telephones, and office addresses in New York and Seattle, plus pricing and subscription details.
The piece criticizes Wall Street for turning stocks into unbacked currency, as financiers like J P Morgan allegedly print watered stocks that exchange for gold. It argues private money beats government coin deposits, urges legal reform, and notes industrial strife harms capital. It mentions Tacoma wheats shipping to Naples and hints at rising street music and banana lighting in City of Destiny.
A Seattle street railway union election today considered the company order requiring new badges. Members oppose rushed action, seek union input, and urge wearing badges or not as a duty. A plan calls for a small duplicate badge to ensure rides, with larger ones phased out soon.
Hon B W Steinman mayor of Sacramento promotes a major enterprise to lock building sites and speed up erecting a new plant. He has been active in attracting wealthy investors, marking rapid growth and a bold coast investment. Details of the venture are not announced yet.
The Coast and S. Co. steamer Walla Walla arrived in port last night from Frisco. She carried 2448 ore cars and 161 passengers, with 2006 tons of cargo the largest ever for the vessel. Most of the cargo was consigned to Seattle for the Western Avenue market.
The Sisters of the House of the Good Shepherd thank Mr. J. Kehoe Mrs. A. M. O Connor Kehoe Mrs. George KB Bradley and Mrs Capt Whitney Miss Ferris Mr and Mrs Nesbitt Annie Nesbitt Mine Allen Mixe Care for enabling an outing for the orphan children. Beattie Electric Co. supplied services gratis.
Star will be sent to campers part of the slate.
The seventh annual commencement of Wilson's Modern Business College was held in the Seattle theater last evening. The crowded audience saw four graduates and speakers on a well decorated stage. City school superintendent Frank B. Cooper urged graduates to begin their careers with courage, noting they are entering the best city in the best country. Music came from Wagner's First Regimental Orchestra.
George W Spray longtime Seat tle resident and former superintendent of buildings at the state university died at his Third avenue home after years of rheumatism and paralysis He leaves a widow and eight children Lafayette Fred Lyman Spray Mrs Lizesie Keagle Mrs Harriett Olin Mrs Emma Huntley Miss Della Spray and Miss Clara Spray all residents of the city
Kelly orders metal badges to be worn by all who hunt after August 15. Licenses cost one dollar and are obtainable from the county auditor. Revenue funds the warden's salary and game bird propagation.
Seattle faces Tacoma at Athletic Park this afternoon with Stovall pitching for Seattle and Bt. Vrain for Tacoma. Tacoma has won three straight from Seattle, and manager Dugdale vows no more defeats if he can keep the team together.
Visitors to the navy yard are advised to obtain tickets on official steamers for a quick 3 minute voyage between Seattle and the yard. The nine steamer combination permits passengers to board battleships, with departures from Columbia dock every 30 minutes.
The harbor shows a grim scene this morning with debris and wreckage from the army transport Rosecrans drifting near the government dock and Brunswick. Floating deckhouses threaten small craft while law says the harbor must not be used as a dump. owners warn of damages if enforcement fails.
Corruption charges against men high in government are to be investigated at a special court of inquiry convened by Chief Justice McColl. The session will be held at the Atlin courthouse, British Columbia, on August 12, to probe conduct in the offices of the gold commissioner and mining raiser for the Bennett Lake mining unions.
The Volunteers of America prepare to hold midnight meetings in the city under Captain A. Thomas Mrs Thomas and Lieutenant Rosa Lythe. Corporal Walter Duncan, chief regimental officer of the coast, will arrive in the city soon.
A fragmented rail timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines. Notable entries include Nor Pac and Canadian Pacific routes to Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, and intermediate stops with times such as arrive 4:35 p.m. and leave times around 7:00 a.m. The garbled text also references Ferries and Overland connections with several cities and inconsistent minutes.
The Star can be delivered to your camp address at the city price for a full month, matching the regular delivery terms.
The University Law School will remain in downtown Brooklyn area contrary to relocation talks. The board of regents approved the current location to avoid long commutes for students who work in law offices and rely on downtown libraries. A proposal to remodel North Hall as a law building would add space for several years.
The Warren, off the Nome run, is redeployed to Manila carrying 800 school teachers to the Philippines under government orders. The vessel docks at Tacoma for bunkers with a waiting date to be set later.
J. M. Colman plans a new yacht described as handsomest costliest and speediest. Launched recently she rests at the foot of Thomas Street awaiting final fittings. Lumber and logo arrive for completion and she will be towed to a southern port after float placement near the Lawrence boat house. Diamond Ice advertises longest lasting quality.
In Wichita Kansas during August a gang smashed five saloons in Colwich after failing to seize a man named Hauer. Citizens formed a posse but the mob fled amid organized pursuit. The notice closes by denying any sale or absorption by a local laundry firm Bioelectrich Laundry Co. Edenholm and Johnson proprietors.
Investors may purchase lots at Fremont school block with easy terms. Separate sales include a large garden area and space for chickens. Contact offices at Pacific Investment for details. A $2400 modern T-room with fine view is offered.
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