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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1901

Page

2

Mental indigestion and city graft in Seattle

The piece discusses local charity and urban renewal ideas while criticizing tax avoidance by Seattle Gas & Electric Co. It notes county concerns over dynamite clearing on Renton lands, a wobbly city council, and calls for scrutiny of gas tax payments and corporate profits in relation to city finances. It praises Col John H Whalley as a noted welcome figure in Seattle.

Renton Seattle Gas & Electric Co Washington Pike Pease & Barkekm Mera Seattle Iron ‘Tra Council

Free Beds Meeting To Aid Seattle General Hospital

A mass meeting at the Grand opera house tomorrow evening at seven o'clock supports free beds for Seattle General Hospital. The opera house is donated by Manager Cort, with all receipts to the hospital. Church leaders and civic figures from various denominations unite in the effort, with Rev. E. M. Randall and hospital committee officers presiding. The program features addresses, music, prayers, and community appeals, plus notices of local church services.

Grand Opera House Seattle General Hospital Opera House Cort E. M. Randall Isaac Waring J. Efaw C. E. Vilas J. G. Pyle J. Bh A. J. Blethen FE. Hazard Anson Burwell E. B. Burwell M. Coleman Lyman E. Knapp A Kerry J. A. Moore L. T. Turner M. E Grace Hradley BE. M. i D. D Hoscommittee J. B. Eagieson Plymouth Congregational Church

Sunday Church Services and Sermons Schedule

A list of Sunday morning services across multiple churches. Titles include A New Outlook Upon an Old World and God the Stronghold. Clergy names and church affiliations noted, with morning sermons at 11 am and occasional evening offerings.

University Congregational Church Thos. C. Wiswell Victoria Grace M. FE

Patent chief Edward Shepard dismissed on embezzlement charges

Washington August 17 The commissioner of patents summarily dismissed Edward W Shepard chief of the patent office on charges of embezzling money from registered letters returned through the dead letter office. He denied guilt and offered to reimburse shortages. He tendered his resignation but it was not accepted and he was dismissed.

Washington, D. C Commissioner of Patents Edward Vv. Shepard Patent Office Shepard

Despondent Spokane Man Found Dead in Chicago Hotel

W F Garner twenty three of Spokane was found dead in his Union Park hotel room. An empty bottle that held chloroform lay nearby and a note stated the death was self caused. Despondent over domestic trouble he and his young wife had not lived together for months.

Chicago W. F. Garner Spokane Union Park

Street brawl ends with knife wound in Washington st quarrel

Fred Lent and Fred Magnuson were talking on Washington street when Ed Augus a stranger began a quarrel Jogua cut Lent in the leg with a pen knife causing a painful but not serious wound Officer Bcaneman jailed all three men.

Fred Lent Fred Magnuson Washington Street Ed Augus Jogua Lent Bcaneman

Runaway at Abbury Park Involves Actress Adele Ritchie

Adele Ritchie the actress near Colman house was in a runaway when her trap hit a sprinkling cart. The wagon was broken but she was not hurt and was taken to her hotel in a new conveyance.

Abbury Park Adele Ritchie Colman House

Maud Ward Returned to Father After Runaway

Maud Ward the young girl who fled from her home in Vancouver was found yesterday and turned over to her father last night. The incident ended with Maud safely in parental custody after authorities located her this morning.

Maud Ward Vancouver Yeater

Cycles and Cyclic Law by F A Echwagerl at Pioneer block

The Queen City Theosophical Society in America meets in the A A W hall Pioneer block at 8 percent. F A Echwagerl presents Cycles and Cyclic Law.

Queen City Theosophical Society In America A. W. Hall Pioneer Block F. A. Echwagerl

Wanted Fremont seeks daring mail carrier foe bulldog

Fremont seeks a man willing to face a bulldog guarding mail routes. The description praises grit and a tough countenance, noting the dog has menacing jaws and a hatred of mail carriers. Since the incident, postal workers wear protection and seek suitable replacements to keep routes on schedule.

Fremont Mail Carrera Uncle Sam Suburu

Conductor Hero Saves Woman From Water Dives In

On Grant Street bridge Mrs Marguerite Winfield stepped from an electric car and fell into the bay ten feet below. Conductor Billy Marding stripped to his coat and plunged in rescuing her as officers and a boat aided. The rescued woman was taken home by cab and the conductor returned to duty.

Grant Street Marguerite Winfield Twenty-third Avenue Jackson Street Winfield Seattle South Park Billy” Marding Thomas Bevan Looker Harding

Italian man dies after dynamite blast in unrequited love case

In Chicago on August 17 Vincenzo Alsano, an Italian, hurled a stick of dynamite at 435 South Clark Street where a woman he desired lived. The blast wrecked the house and Alsano was mortally injured and died shortly after.

Chicago Vincenzo Alsano South Clark Street

Charter Launches and Local Travel Ads Across City

Launches for charter services include Tel West 391 Str City of Fversit and Greyhound Excursions to Tatoma with Elks Carnival. Bee display ad notes 12 inch denk fan uses little current, costing a penny per lamp. Kilbourne and Clark Co. advertise at 15 Second Ave. Go to Byinning for bicycle repairs.

Tatoma Elks Carnival Denk Kilbourne & Clark Co Second Ave

Pin Presented at Stevens Relief Corps Meeting

Yesterday at the regular Stevens Relief Corps No 1 meeting held at Mrs Auloff’s residence 2225 Seventh avenue a beautiful pin was presented to Mrs Lida MecKerdur in appreciation of her work as former president Light refreshments followed a social time with many members listed including Mrs Chipman Mrs Hill Mrs Heady Mrs Whipple and others

Stevens Relief Corps No. 1 Auloff Seventh Avenue Lida MecKerdur Chipman Mra. MeKerdur Association Mesdames Hill Heady Whipple Peterson Browne

K. O. T. M. Holds First After Organization Meeting

The K O T M met on Wednesday evening August 14 with all members present. Several applications were received and after tent reviews the Sir Knights enjoyed a box of figure prevented by record keeper F G Cantello and select music by W A Kinney Fred Haenechelli and Br a Mowry.

Sir Knights F. G. Cantello W. A. Kinney Fred Haenechelli Br. A. Mowry

Excursions to Tacoma Ells Car nival

Display ad notes The Star will be mailed to your camp address without extra charge. The text mentions excursions to Tacoma and Ells carnival.

Tacoma Ells

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