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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1901

Page

4

Consequence of Reading Dime Novels leads to arrest

Detective Frank Kennedy arrested two 14 year old burglars Willie Norton and Cecil Butts in Olympia area. The boys confessed to burglaries at Carwile residence on Twenty Seventh Avenue and a Tacoma Auburn spree, admitting thefts of over 400 dollars, jewelry, and carnival coins. Police recovered nearly 290 dollars in cash along with guns and trinkets.

Frank Kennedy Olympia Willie Norton Stewart Holmes Drug Co Cecil Butts Carwile To-Seventh Avenue Auburn Norton Butts Seattle Weesler Tacoma Kennedy Savame

Rededication of Bichor Chol Synagogue Post Renovation

The Bichor Chol congregation rededicated its synagogue after renovation. Rabbi Joseph of Temple de Hirsch delivered the principal address with Rev H Kessler, D Tay and H Genss in attendance. The event included a collation for officers, members and friends. The new building at Thirteenth Avenue South Washington Street features expanded classrooms and modern improvements, praised as among the citys handsomest.

Bichor Chol Joseph Congre- Temple de Hirsch H. Kessler D. Tay H. Genss New Building Eaf Thirteenth Avenue South Washington Street

Graeco Russian Orthodox Church Reopens After Repairs

The Graeco Russian Orthodox Church reopened after extensive repairs conducted by Right Rev. Tee hop and Rev. V. V. I with the rector E. E. Jarma and others. The ceremony lasted over three hours and was held in Russian and English at Lakeview Street.

Teehop Orthodox Church E. E. Jarma Alexandrof Lakeview Street Canada Teehen United States Alaska Sitka

Nome to Portland voyage sparks fare and rumor of strike

A fragmentary report notes a Portland arrival with eight passengers and a Thompson boat following. It mentions Chas D Lane making a strike at Golovin and a claim of a mine bringing six thousand dollars a day, though no proof is presented and general belief remains unresolved.

Portland Thompson Chas. D. Lane Golovin

General Stevens Visits Seattle in Historical Retrospect

Notable visitor General Hazzard Stevens arrived in Seattle with his father Gen. Isaac I. Stevens. The elder governor of Washington Territory and the son both served in the Union Army, enlisting at 18 and rising to general’s staff. Stevens later lived in Boston after writing a comprehensive life of his father.

Seattle Hazzard Stevens Isaac IL. Stevens Washington Terri- Stevens Gov. Stevens Congress New York Sixth Corps Fort Huger Wic Stevens Olympia Boston

Visiting Day at Navy Yard Tomorrow

Battleships depart Col hk daily at 6 50, 9 20, 10 90 a 15, 6 40 p m. Readable text notes visiting hours and ship departures with unclear fragments only.

Navy Yard Colhk Ee Ee Golerberber Ieee Volenert Columbia Dock

Picnics draw Seattle clubs to Sunday outings

The Seattle Liederkrans held its annual picnic at Fast Seattle yesterday with Alfred Lueben leading several selections. Evergreen park hosted a joint Army and Navy Union and Deutcher Krieger Verein picnic. Knights of the Maccabees enjoyed a Woodland park outing with two baseball teams playing an exciting game.

Seattle Liederkrans Seattle Alfred Lueben Liederkrans Evergreen Park Army and Navy Union Deutcher Krieger Verein Knights of the Maccabees Woodland Park Knights

Mrs Pratt Dies at Seattle General Hospital Age Fifty

Mrs. Mary Pratt died at Seattle General Hospital yesterday at age 50. A four year resident of the city, her obituary notes her local ties. The funeral of Mrs. Elien Stenning was held from Bonney and Stewarts chapel yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Stevens Relief Corps No. 1.

Mary Pratt Seattle General Hospital Elien Stenning Bonney & Stewarts Chapel Stevens Relief Corps No. 1

Last Day for Water Rate Payments Extended

On the final day of the month, many customers rushed Treasurer Rathbun’s office to avoid delinquency penalties. Normally the due date is the 26th, but this month the 25th fell on a Sunday, granting one extra grace day.

Rathbun

Dewey the Hero of Manila Opens at Third Avenue

The naval drama Dewey the Hero of Manila opened a week at the Third Avenue theater last night to a crowded house. It features Frank Walsh as George Dewey with strong supporting turns from Louise Belmour Louise Carter Orval Humphries and Frank Hopkins. The play centers on the Spanish American War and draws intense patriotism from audiences.

Dewey Manila Third Avenue Theater Crowder Frank Walsh George Dewey Louise Belmour Louise Carter Orval Humphries Frank Hopkins Ex Ostlent

Uncle Tomm's Cabin Draws Large Audience at Grand Opera

The Grand Opera House production of Uncle Tomm's Cabin drew a strong crowd last night, maintaining its popularity and performing at average standards for the run.

Grand Opera House

Seattle theater to reopen with varied season lineup

After a near completion rehab the Seattle theater will reopen September first as a fine play house. The first production is The Queen of Hayti by colored artists followed by Mrs Kreling's Tivolippers with The Toy Maker The Wedding Day and Babes In the Woods. The Neill company will follow with In Old Kentucky Jefferson Rip Van Winkle Girl From Maxima and Frohman's standard plays.

Seattle Hayti Kentucky Jefferson Frohman Maxima

Rev Theo Crowl Visits Former Congregation

Rev Theodore Crowl who led the First Presbyterian church here 27 years ago spoke to his old flock yesterday. He now pastors the First Congregational church in Sterling Tl and was the first minister commissioned by the Board of Home Missions to serve Seattle.

Theodore Crowl First Presbyterian Church First Congregational Church Sterling Crowl Board of Home Missions First Presbyterian Church of Seattle Old Brown Church Second Avenue Madison Street Hirialto

Frederick Prosch Dead After Lingering Illness

Frederick Prosch of Beabook in Kitwap County died Sunday afternoon after a long bout with tuberculosis. He was a member of the prominent local family and brother of Thomas A. Prosch, executive secretary of the city chamber of commerce.

Frederick Prosch Beabook Kitwap County Mr. Proseh Thos. A. Prowch Chamber of Commerce

Little Dorothy Phillips Buried After Islander Wreck

The funeral for Little Dorothy Phillips daughter of Dr A W Phillips and her mother who died in the Islander wreck was held yesterday afternoon at Lakeview Cemetery. The service was conducted at the family home 022 University Street by Reverend L Bowerman.

Dorothy Phillips A. W. Phillips Lakeview Cemetery University Street Er. L. Bowerman

Western Central Labor Union Plans Labor Day Parade

The Western Central Labor Union committee chose W A Bane as grand marshal for a Labor Day parade with about 4600 marchers from Third Ave and Union St to the Labor temple location. After the parade, the league ball at Athletic park and the annual Armory ball follow, with gate receipts shared by unions.

Western Central Labor Union W. A. Bane Ttme Third Avenue Marion Union Streets Union Street Pike Street First Avenue First Yester Way Youler Second Avenue Second Pike Labor Temple Sixth Seventh Avenues Norh Athletic Park Armory

Oil of Roses Price and Production Notes

A German report cites oil of roses moving into Bulgaria at 5.70 per pound, with 1996 producer prices at 86.19. Bulgaria mainly produces the oil, paying 1.04 to 1.62 per pound for rose leaves, while 64 percent of roses come from Saxony and southern Spain. Bulgarian oil is light yellow and transparent, Saxon oil grayish yellow, Spanish oil brown with a sherry-like odor.

Germany Bulgaria Saxony Spain

Market Report On West Street Fresh Produce Prices

Local markets report late morning arrivals of peaches and plums with prices near buyers’ expectations. Butter and fruit values rise, while bananas, cantaloupes and pears show steady to higher rates. vegetables, meats, and canned goods listed with per unit pricing and crate rates.

Washington Creamery

Band of roaming beggars harass South Seattle residents

A nomadic group camping in South Seattle is accused of petty thefts and persistent begging. Women fortune tellers are said to enter homes uninvited, alarmingly disturbing housewives, while the band’s males are described as lazy and dependent on theft and fortune telling for subsistence.

Eypelew Seattle Houven Nomada Maine

Cut Rates and Pure Drugs Highlight Local Store

An advertisement touts a drug store with low prices as its primary draw and emphasizes pure drugs as the superior feature. The copy also praises overall store service and reliability.

Travelers' Railway Guide Mount Paal and Kansas Schedules

A fragmented travel notice lists Northern Pacific departures to Mount Paal and Low Kansas with multiple trains. It notes leaves from St Paul on remand and arrival times around 7 43am, with several trains daily and connections implied.

Mt. Paal Paul Low Kansas

Paderewski’s Path From Drudge to Genius

In a royal exchange with Princess Victoria, Paderewski explains his rise from indifferent player to genius through relentless practice. He states that genius results from disciplined drudgery and repeated effort, noting he trained daily for years until piano work became nearly automatic. The world now regards him as a genius.

Paderowskii Victoria Paderewski Padereweki

Have the News in Camp Star Mail Offer

An offer promotes mailing the Star newspaper to out of city addresses at the same city delivery price, highlighting monthly rates and subscription convenience for Camp residents.

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