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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
3
King Edward's Prorogation Speech Praises War Support
London officials report King Edward's prorogation speech to the house of commons and lords. The king notes England's good relations abroad and the peaceful settlement of the Chinese crisis. He defends continuing the South African war due to its vast scope and challenges. He thanks parliament for financial grants and lauds measures of the session while expressing pride in adding to the royal title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Edward
England
Commons
Talks On Oriental Question From Paris Envoy
Jacques Taffanel, a Paris diplomat just back from China, spoke at the Rainier-Grand about efforts to fix China's indemnity after the Boxer outrages. He predicted the open door policy will guide Asia-Pacific trade, noted Boxers dwindling under European presence, and urged a potential reform in China’s ruling family and a shift toward enfranchisement and world power status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Taffanel
Paris
France
China
Rainier- Grand
Orient
M. Taffanel
Taffanel
Kwang Hsue
Russia
England
Travelers' Association Heads to Tacoma for Day Trip
The Seattle area travellers association, 40 strong, went to Tacoma this morning aboard the George F E Starr. They will spend the day there and return on the Flyer or Starr tonight or Sunday under fair and light northerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle and Vicinity
Travelers’ Association
Tacoma
Flyer
Public Works Board Awards Street Improvement Bids
The board awarded contracts for grading and paving on Harvard avenue East Union to East Pine and East Pine to Fourteenth, sewer work on Boren avenue, water mains on Eighteenth and Thirteenth avenues, cement sidewalks on Twelfth and related sections, and curb and plank work on Madison street. Several bids were rejected and readvertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Harvard Avenue
East Union
East Pine
Fast Fourteenth
Normile
Boren Avenue
Pike
Olive Street
Joseph Frank
Eighteenth Avenue
Yesterway
James Markey
Twelfth Avenue
Kaat Madison
Frank Pontius
Minor Avenue
C. J. Erickson
Madison Street
Ninth Avenue
Terry Avenue
Chamber of Commerce manufacturing committee to meet Monday
The chamber of commerce committee on manufacturing sites was called this afternoon to meet at 1 o'clock Monday to take up several matters of importance which are not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Morality and tenements prompt library funding clash
The report by M. Robertson of the U S Department of Labor argues that fashionable flats corrupt morals and that New York needs homes for workers. He urges Carnegie and Rockefeller to stop funding libraries and colleges until homes are provided, a stance echoed in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. Robertson
United States Department of Labor
Washington
Congress
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Robertson
Carnegie
Rockefellerfeller
Rockefeller
Suspected murder two men flee into Tacoma
Two unnamed young men, suspected in the killing of Adolph Schreiber, were found in Tacoma by Deputy Sheriff Cook as he boarded a train. They matched Schreiber's dying description. Deputy Williams gathered evidence to decide if they should be held. No further details yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Schreiber
Tacoma
Cook
Covington
Schreiber
Jack Williams
Geo Howard Arrested in Worth Seattle Habitual Alienness
The parents of Geo. Howard of Worth Seattle had him arrested this con and charged with habitual alienness. He is at the city jai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Howard
Worth Seattle
Jai
City approves bonds for street improvements on Twenty-ninth and Twenty-fifth avenues
The mayor signed and filed bonds for improvements on Twenty-ninth avenue south for 4200 dollars and Twenty-fifth avenue south for 2360 dollars. Mr and Mrs Huckine plan a social gathering at 706 Tenth Avenue after her letter. Plymouth Church ladies organize an excursion this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Bordin & Co
Visit Wavy Yard and Battleships Steamers Leave Columbia Dock
Rail schedule item notes the Visit Wavy Yard and Battleships steamers departing Columbia dock for a round trip service. Times listed include 9:02 a.m, 16:00 p.m and 1:16 p.m with details varied by service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wavy Yard
Columbia Dockee
Little Elmer Blake Again Left Homeless in Seattle
Eleven year old Elmer Blake who came to Seattle with his mother two years ago was left alone at Railroad Avenue. After police involvement he found temporary care with Mrs Bayles in South Seattle. Following her death he is now under Major Newell and to be placed in the East Seattle home for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Blake
Seattle
Railroad Avenue
East Seattle
Social Items From Local Luncheon and Parties
Mrs FE C Neufelder hosted a luncheon at the Firloch club on Thursday at 1 9 o clock with La France roses and ferns in decor. Mrs C L Denny held a lawn party Wednesday afternoon with guests ferried from Eagle boat house to her home. Mrs Denny was assisted by her sister Mrs Wm Calhoun and Mrs Howard Thompson. A surprise party for Mr Emil Buhtz was held Wednesday evening for his birthday with many friends present including Susie Buhtz Mary Hinehart Nellie Rinehart Kitttle Brooke May Ford Bessie Hazelet May Haker Helen Hubbard Lucy Alexander Nettle Hinkney Ollie Goff Fannie Goff Priscilla Thompson Ferne Covert A J Bubtz A Buhtz Fillinger Wagner Ed Fater Mop Martin Kater Bert Billinger Mailet Winningham Henry Keefer and Leonard Bennett. On Wednesday evening at six
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. C. L. Denny
Eagle Boat House
Emil Buhtz
Thore
Susie Buhtz
Mary Hinehart
Nellie Rinehart
Kittle Brooke
May Ford
Bessie Hazelet
Misa May Haker
Helen Hubbard
Lucy Alexander
Nettle Hinkney
Ollie Goff
Fannie Goff
Priscilla Thompson
Misa Ferne Covert
A. J. Bubtz
Marriage at 609 Twenty-seventh Avenue and club excursion
Miss Rachel Pitta and Mr HM Luckie wed at the bride’s mother residence with Rev. E W Randall officiating. A reception followed at 1908 Kant Street. bridesmaid Miss Huckings and best man Mr Crockett Fitts attended. The Allegro club hosted an on shore excursion on the Sound. next outing set for August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Pitta
HM. BB. Luckie
Twenty-seventh Avenue
E.W. Randall
Huckings
Kant Fir Atreet
Hucking, Slater
Mr. Crockett Fitts
L Allegro Club
Patrolman Arrests Two Pressmen Over Whisky Incident
Patrolman seized pressmen C. Smith and J. Killeen after charging Smith, 16, with taking whisky. Smith claimed a man on the street gave it to him, a tale judged unreliable by Judge Miller. Smith was discharged and Killeen fined $5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadeon
C. Smith
J. Killeen
Frankenness
Smith
Tur
Thief Strikes Home on Twelfth Avenue South
G W Young of 1728 Twelfth avenue south found his clothes on the damp ground outside his window after burglars entered by a window during the night. They ransacked the house, took $14 from pockets, and left the clothes outside. Police and detectives are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Young
Twelfth Avenue South
Injun Him No Make Whiskey Arrest Report
John Thomas an Indian was arrested again for intoxication. City Attorney De Bruler questioned him about whiskey. Thomas claimed a white man gave it to him. The judge ordered a short chain gang sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
de Bruler
Mr. de Bruter
John
Paving Delayed as Utilities Hold Streets and Demands
At a board of public works meeting, contractor F McLellan cited delays caused by Street railway, steam heating, gas firms and other contractors taking charge of streets below Yesler Way. He demanded immediate possession of Washington from First to Third, Second Ave South to Jackson, and Occidental Ave South to Jackson. The issue was sent to the committee of the whole for early discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
F. McLellan
Yesler Way
Street Railway
McLellan
Washington
First Avenue
Third Avenue
Second Avenue
Jackson
Occidental Avenue
J. W. Clie
Spring Street
Railroad Avenue
Broadway Improvement Club Meeting Planned Next Tuesday
A Broadway Club meeting will be held next Tuesday night at Pilgrim church at the corner of Republican street and Broadway to finish organizing the Broadway Improvement club. The club will include residents from the Broadway district and officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Church
Republican Street
Broadway
Broadway Improvement Club
Broadway District
I Am That I Am by Prof. Knox at Temple Speech
A recital titled I Am That I Am by Professor Knox is scheduled at the First Mental Science Temple Ma sonic hall corner Pike and Becond. The event description appears in the paper’s listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Masonic Hall
Cor. Pike
Prof
Knox
News in Camp Star Delivered by Mail
Campaign era notice offering a Star newspaper mailed to camp addresses at the standard city price, four months prepaid, indicating postal delivery to beneficiaries at a fixed rate.
Everett and Greyhound Excursion to Tacoma Carnival Ad
See display ad for Ellis' car carnival and excursion from Everett to Tacoma. The notice lists M'Sorley and Henderson harness and saddlery at 212 Occidental as a contact or sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Greyhound
Tacoma
Ellis
M'Sorley & Henderson
Gas Company Charged With Dodging City Taxes
Bailey petitions King County Board of Equalization alleging Seattle Gas & Electric under valued its property to evade at least 25000 in current year taxes and cites bonds worth 1100000 secured by a trust deed. He argues property should be valued at 2200000 to cover bond payments and urges investigation into valuation and tax assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Seattle Gas & Electric
County Board of Equalization
Halley
Bailey
Gan Company
King County
Beattle Gee @ Electric Company
Primcipal
Nestness
Ithe
County of
King
Ieee
Supering
V R. Cattine
Soeur Court of the
United States
District of Wash
Cattle Gas & Electric
Glee
Honda
Chattle Mogg
Light Company
Ehell
Ada
Deeds
P. OH
Waeh
Mallinger's Cotes Ana
Lippantees
Heatiin Cae & Eleotric Company
Pup Fort
Western Central Labor union seats new delegates and notices
The Union Record reports new delegates seated at the Western Central Labor union meeting. Tailors Norman Davis, Stationary Firemen W C Hawley re-elected, Bakers James Bennett, Butchers J Casnura, Presemen W J Burdette, Team Drivers B E Tryon. Bakers plan a vote November 2. Several unions donate funds to iron trades strikers and labor causes. Cooks and Waiters clash with Marine Cooks rules, referred to organization committee for adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Central Labor Union
Tailors
Norman Davis
W. C. Hawley
Bakers
James Bennett
Butchers
J. Casnura
W. J. Burdette
Tryon
Cooks and Waiters Union
Marine
Organization Committee
Court Diaries Record Divorces and Damages in City
Richards cites wife Lizzie's extravagance and debt as grounds for divorce after salary constraints and separation. Woodruff v Woodruff grants a divorce decree this morning. Peterson sues North American Transportation for 1909 injury damages from a barge fall while employed. Heatings seeks divorce from John Heatings on non support and cruelty. requests restoration to Summerville. County auditor disburses funds from road, road and bridge, and current expense funds totaling 5 140.93 5 422.06 and 10 488.58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Lizzie
Omaha
Neb
James L. Peterson
The
North American Transportation & Trading Co
Emma Heatings
John W. Heatings
Coamopolia
Wash
Emma Summerville
Chauncey Scott Sings Tonight with Holy Darling
Special request Chauncey Scott will sing his famous Holy Darling tonight. Dr John P Sweeney of Seattle returns from vacation. For gas and electric fixtures Kilbourne Clark Co 815 Second Ave. The Star will be sent to campers statewide without extra charge. Excursions to Tacoma Elka Carnival see display ad on this page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Scott
John P. Sweeney
Seattle
Kilbourne & Clark Co
Second Ave
Everett
Greyhound
Tacoma
Elka’ Carnival
Shipping activity and cargoes mark Al-Ki and other vessels
The steamer Al-Ki waited for Lynn Canal points at 10 this morning with a partial passenger list and a full cargo of general merchandise plus 76 head of cattle and 350 sheep. Halibut schooners Decker and Crescent docked with about 20 000 pounds of fish. City of Purbla from Frisco due at 6. brig Courtney Ford due from Nome today. Chico tied up and likely to be sent to St Michael. Shippers fault White Pass and Yukon Railway for high rates. 24 boats on the lakes, 20 idle due to lack of traffic. Neko to sail tomorrow to Valparaiso. Myson waits for Frisco amid strike conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al-Ki
Pacific Coaat Co
Lynn Canal
Decker
Crescent
Chico
St. Michael
A. L. Frussell
Vancouver
St. Chael
White Pass & Yukon
Briagway
Daweon
Daily Excursions to Navy Yard Steamers Run
Excursion steamers depart Columbia dock at 6 0, 9 30, 10 80 a m 1 15 2 15 and 6 20 p m for round trips to the Navy Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Columbia Dock
Athion Steamer Route From Columbia To Tacoma And Beattie
During the carnival the steamer Athion departs Columbia dock at 8 90 a m and arrives Tacoma at 10 16 a m. It leaves Tacoma at 8 p m and reaches Beattie at 9 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athion
Columbia Dock
Tacoma
Beattle
Gardener Parga Arrested For Blocking Street
Gardener Parga was arrested last evening by Officer Hadeen for blocking the street and fined $2 by Judge Miller. Also detained were Thomas Peak and Charles Giving with W Blake and Dan Sullivan charged as vagrants by Patrolman Mayou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Parga
Hadeen
Miller
Thomas Peak
Omcer Smith
Charles Giving
W. Blake
Dan Sullivan
Mayou
SPECIAL MUSIC AT THE GRAND SPECIAL MUSIC AT THE GRAND
Carlos McAllister a Chicago tenor and music director at First M E church will sing The Holy City at the union service in the Grand Opera house Sunday evening A chorus of 20 voices and a solo quartet featuring Miss Bradley Miss Rawson Mr Grout and Mr McAllister will also perform
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos McAllister
Chicago
Firet M. EB
Holy City
Grand Opera House
Mise Hradley
Mise Rawson
City sends notices for Sixteenth Avenue improvements
The city clerk is mailing more notices to property owners for improvements on Sixteenth Avenue and Sixteenth Avenue North. The project extends sidewalking and curbing from East Madison Street to the north line of D. M. Crane's addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Avenue
Sixteenth Avenue North
Madison Street
D. M. Crane
Local fruit arrival swells markets in Yakima Wenatchee area
Large quantities of melons berries peaches and pears arrived from Yakima and Wenatchee with more expected. Prices show little change now but an appreciable slump in fruit is anticipated next week. Corn remains plentiful at 1.25 per bushel and potatoes at 28 to 30 per ton. Hutter and eggs quoted as yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey Commission
Yakima
Wenatchee
Hutter
Local Market Prices for Produce and Provisions
Reads like a historical price list with fresh produce and meats. Items include peppers, sweet potatoes, lettuce, figs, cucumbers, onions, cauliflower, radishes, tomatoes, dates, and herbs. Provisions list beef, mutton, pork, veal, hams, bacon, butter, cheese, poultry, and live stock with per unit prices. Also notes Seattle dock round fare for grains and hay with regional price references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
Egan
Nike
Fruit and Produce Prices Listed in Daily Jobbing Quotations
Corrected daily prices for green fruit and produce show lemons at 4.0076.00 per box, oranges at 4.00975.00, bananas 2.00003.00, pineapples 2.0002.60 per dozen, cantaloupes 1,251.50 per box, watermelons 2.50078.50, potatoes 28.00 per ton, beets 1.00 per sack, lettuce 0.18 per dozen, and other fruits with varying figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia
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Weather Forecast
Cudihee
Nordstrom
W. Nordstrom
Little Elmer
Mra. FE. C. Neufelder
Firloch Club
Yesler
Board of Works
Dennyway
Harrison Street
Belle Vue Street
Fifteenth Avenue
Belmont Avenue
East Bay Street
East Columbia
East Howell Street
Baatlake Avenue
Et al
Blaine Street
Denny - Fuhrman
Twenty-third Avenue
Walla Walla
Sixth Avenue
Fourteenth Avenue
Ts Company
Lew-Groeker
Seid Company
James J. Mill
Samuel Hilie Uke Prinner
North American Review
le Welf
Seid
Best
Gaa
Pall Company Ees
Gas @ Electric Company
Ees
Clerks” Union
Icemen
Labor Temple
Iron Trades
James A. Woodruff
Clara M. Woodruff
Rory Darling
Purbla
Frisco
Courtney Ford
Nome
Koamon
Neko
Valparaiso
South American
Myson
San Francisco
Charlies Martin
Janior Grant
West Street
Ohio
Ethel Hanges
Pacific
Triumph
Z. C. Miles & Piper Co
Iowa
Elgin
Eastern
Wisconsin
California
Roquefort
Limburger
Eluot
Houssy
Adams
Adams Grocery
Pike and Union
James
Maison Barberis
Sharon
Qaleo
Connection
H. Me. Farland
C. A. Lord
F. &. Barnes
J. W. Mark
W. A. Eiliott
C. Db. Wise
R. L. Vanderhurst
W. H. Gibson
H. Saunders
J. R. Button
J. B. Davis
Charles Bowen
J. Davenport
Cunningham
Prop
Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture
Majestic
Trederick & Nelson
Home Furnishers
Rialto Bidg., Cor. 2d and
Madison
Maastk We
Tars
Elks’ Carnival
City OF
AND
Colman Dock
Fotel Butler
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