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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
2
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A Chicago discussion on ending the kitchen for women’s emancipation. Mme Schmah leads calls to replace home cooking with a common restaurant option, citing equality and intellectual development. Despite repeated attempts, wives favor domestic life and the kitchen over public dining, preserving ownership and home authority.
A Suffolk reader describes a society opposed to spurious titles and argues that a Southern colonel remains a noble relic of old times. The piece extols the elegance of true titles as symbols of courtesy and tradition.
Georgs Chael, a waiter, sues alleging Officer W Anderson of the US transport Warren brutalized him during Nome duties. Raphael claims he was kicked and left in the ship's prison for 12 hours without food or water. Affidavits support the charges and a full investigation is planned in Washington.
In Portland on August 15 the intriguing game went extra innings as Seattle and Portland were tied until the sixteenth. Portland finally won 4 to 3 before a large crowd. Earlier on August 6 Spokane defeated Tacoma 14 to 6 as the Tacoma club struggled throughout. Standings show Portland leading with a strong record and Tacoma lower in the standings.
The Board of Regents decides to enhance the grounds of State Unity University. Plans reference a 100 foot wide area and a two acre plot facing university buildings as part of the development.
Superintendent Patterson will supervise summer work and a beautiful lawn with flower beds will be installed. Supplies for maintenance will be provided by contract. Aida called to supply power house. The Pacific Coast Co. bid 1000 tons of coal was accepted.
State Organizer Shearer finalizes plans for a grand Woodmen of the World celebration at Wood land park on August 21. The event aims to initiate 111 candidates in public with attendance estimates from 1000 to 10000 people.
Attorney General Knox issues an opinion at Treasury's request ruling that a Chinaman may engage in manufacturing for sale and still be a merchant under exclusion laws if the mercantile part of the business is present. He notes a San Francisco case of a firm member manufacturing and selling cigars and says admission as a returning merchant is allowed. He also states manufacturers alone do not grant admission and a bona fide merchant is not defined by manufacturing alone.
The Athlon departs Columbia at 50 a m for Tacoma arriving 10 15 a m It leaves Tacoma at p m for Beattle arriving 9 46 p m Promoters advertise Str City of Everett and Greyhound Excursions to Tacoma Elks Carnival and a Disney ad page
Lake Washington canal committee at the chamber of commerce meeting urged in congress an intensive study of a ship canal connecting Lake Washington to Puget Sound with a single lock at Ahilshole Bay, lowering Lake Washington by nine feet. A hydrographic survey and public advocacy plan were adopted, with a special committee to promote the new road law and cooperation from nearby clubs.
San Francisco strike spreads to Renton as Renton Coal Co halts work pushing coal supplies to California markets. Mine bunkers overflow and rail traffic slows amid labor action affecting deliveries and local workers.
Dr. F. M. Carroll the newly appointed health officer has filed his bond for 200 dollars as approved by the mayor and city comptroller in a formal city proceeding.
Advices from a Kagway estate say crews of the steamers Sybil Indian Angilan and Termanian have been discharged and the boats laid up for the season. Only Columbia Canadian Victorian Yukoner Selkirk Dawson and White Horse operate between White Horse and Dawson. Bonanga King to join when ready. Bailey stays on the Salmon run. The laid up boats are old and costly with small freight and passenger capacity. new boats cut running costs by at least one third.
In Harrisburg Pa the Democratic State convention opens amid fights for state offices and a Philadelphia delegation split. Former Governor Robert B Pattison supports the Ryan Donnelly faction as temp chairman J Wiley of Williamsport presides.
In Salt Lake City the Society of the Army of the Philippines held its annual reunion electing Gen Irving Hale of Colorado as president. Leaders from allied units attended the gathering and pledged continued support for veterans activities.
In a mass meeting Renton citizens named Dr Beach for mayor with election two weeks away and virtually assured. M F Givvens is seen as a likely treasurer. Ten candidates sought council seats including Robert Wood T Dobson Roger Jenkin Fred Hilliker T Harring and Fred Smithers. Discussion focused on boundary extension but no action taken amid charter limits by Cedar River Smithers acres and near Renton coal mine.
The Modern Woodmen of America organize an all day picnic at Woodland Park on Labor Day under the Log Rolling Association. Western Washington camps will participate and Eastern camps have used the event to strengthen ties among separate camps.
Widespread concern rises over dry shrubs in Woodland park as several fires started by outsiders threaten the area. Park attendants remain vigilant, constantly watching for signs of flare ups.
Bee display ad promotes a 3 cent excursion to Tacoma and Ellis Carnival. A 1 inch desk fan uses no more current than a 16 cent lamp. Kilbourne and Clark Co announces address at 815 Second Ave. The Star will be mailed to camp addresses at no extra charge.
Friday evening August 16 a meeting is planned at Pilgrim church at Republican street and Broadway to organize an improvement club. All roadway district owners and residents are urged to attend. Committee on Organization includes William H Lewis Walter A McClure and George A Virtue.
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