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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1901

Page

2

Liptons Visit and Strife Spark Mixed Coastal Views

A playful note greets Sir Thomas Lipton as he sails between Liverpool and New York with bravado and longing for a victory cup, while San Francisco labor unrest and Wall Street daring gossip color the same page. The piece mocks piracy, bloodlines, and global affairs with a satirical breeze.

Haircut Price Rise Approved by Master Barbers Association

At a meeting the Master Barbers Association approved a $0.10 rise in haircut prices from 25 to 35 cents effective August 19. Bosses cite high rents and guaranteed $14 weekly pay plus 6 percent of gross receipts as factors. No other changes to barber duties. some members fined for lateness. Northern Pacific schedule shifts affect Seattle trains and may raise ticket rates as overhauls aims to improve on time performance.

Master Barbers’ Association Northern Pacific Montana Northern Pacific Overland Seattle Yellowstone Park St. Paul

Two Holdups Involving Allen Nott and Fred Kettler Identified

Police arrest suspects Allen Nott and Fred L. Kettler after a night-time highway robbery near the old University grounds. Nott, claiming to be a tailor, and Kettler, posing as a circus man, lodged at a Third Avenue rooming house while under surveillance.

Allen Nott Fred L. Kettler Ives Barbee Phillips Fred Milles Old University Grounds Nott Kettler Bone States Post City Third Avenue

Sulphur Barge Discovery Prompts Skeena River Venture

Reports say extensive sulphur beds have been found on the Skeena River in British Columbia, prompting a Victoria company to organize development. The Mocking Bird of To will transport ore to river mouths for shipment on Pacific steamers, reducing reliance on South American ports.

Skeena British Columbia Victoria Pacific Coast Victoria Company Toto

Federal suit over loan on Sumner plant and Milwaukee deed

Charles Donald of East Oakland sues Sumner Iron Works and Milwaukee Trust to recover a $5199 loan. He alleges a mortgage deed on the plant was pledged as security and the debt is long past due.

Charles Donald East Oakland Cal Sumner Iron Works Milwaukee Trust

Consolidation Moves North Pacific and Burlington Rail

Sunday marks the consolidation of the North Pacific and Burlington rail lines. Helena becomes part of the Burlington route, with Billings located 0 miles east of the junction. Burlington trains will run through and over the area, ending a long period of separate operations.

North Pacific Burlington Rail Helena Burlington Ter- Billings Burlington

Two Loggers Arrested After Washington Opie Dispute

Hans Hanson was arrested by officers Chipman and Flannagan last night for assaulting John Swansen. Both loggers became involved in a dispute on Washington Opie that ended with their arrest.

Hans Hanson Chipman and Flannagan John Swansen Washington Opie

Spinning for Vicycle repairs and steamer route

Ambiguous notice describes a steamer Athion leaving Columbia dock at 5:35 a.m. for Tacoma arriving 7:15 p.m. It then leaves Tacoma at 9:00 p.m. and arrives Seattle at 9:45 p.m. during the carnival period.

Athion Columbia Dock Tacoma Tacoma & P Seattle

Evernett and Greyround Excursions to Tacoma Elks Carnival

Advertisement notes city excursion to Tacoma by Greyround Excursions and Evernett with Elks Carnival on display ad page. The Star offers mail delivery to your address without extra charge and lists a telephone contact Main 1059.

Tacoma Elks Carnival City of Freret Greyvnound

Ravenna Post Office Stalled by Persistent Apathy

In Ravenna Seattle suburb an elephant sits on the post office issue as no one volunteers to be postmaster. The village cancels few stamps and leaves mail unseated while the postmaster salary hangs in limbo. Rescue may come only from a surge of letter writing or merchant generosity.

Seattle Ravenna Eltigen

Bible of General Gordon on display at Windsor

In Windsor corridors a stone pedestal holds a crystal casket containing General Gordon's Bible laid open to John. A gilt plate records it was presented to Queen Victoria by Gordon's sister after his death.

Windsor Gen. Gordon Queen Victoria

Freret and Greyvnound Nival Bee Display Ad

Ad lists Kilbourne Clark Co at 815 Second Ave promoting a 12 inch desk fan using minimal current and compares it to a lamp. No other clear details or dates are present in the readable text.

Kilbourne & Clark Co Second Ave

Northwest Glass Works sale of real estate and fixtures

Judicial notice announces a sale by receiver for Northwest Glass Works in King County Washington. The description covers a tract with buildings and apparatus including a glass furnace and related machinery. Deposits, minimum bids, and class A B C lot divisions govern bidding with court approval and potential adjournments.

Superior Court King County Btate Washington Dens Murray Northwest Glass Works Northwest Giese Works King County Court House Seattle County of King State of Washington Northweet Glass Works Eaid Villard Avenue Beattie Tide Lands Joliet Street Glase

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