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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
4
Dec 4 report describes a wreck at the Snoqualmie power station SOVR an early hour one mile distant. Linemen worked to repair a break that cut power to Tacoma while authorities feared a wild cat could be sparked by the ice coated line. Power was restored by clock in the morning after the ends were mended and the circuit reenergized.
A committee announces a meeting Friday at 7 p.m. in the office of P. Lewis at 518 New York block WHI for election and other business. Delta Kappa Phi Fraternity members are invited whether they belong to a club or not. By order of the committee.
Ballard firefighters rushed to Cedar Lumber Manufacturing Company last night at one o clock to quell a blaze in the twining room. Prompt action prevented spread to nearby structures. earlier alarms drew crews from L Strong house near Shilahole avenue and from the mill fire.
Rev. H Gowen spoke on Animals in Literature at First Presbyterian Church. the talk traced human and animal relationships from creation to prophecy and urged humane ideals. Violet Abrams sang My Rocary with Grace Barager on piano. Abrams later joined Pan American Music Temple entertainers and witnessed President Me ley's assassination.
Western avenue shows a desolate scene as the economy stalls for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Prices drift up for lemons lettuce and fruit with mixed listings for various produce including boxes of fruit and vegetables, plus scattered poultry and dairy notes.
The page lists cheese and dairy products including Roquefort and Swiss, live poultry and dressed poultry prices, beef and veal rates, and various feed and grain prices. It notes corrected daily prices offered to producers in pound lots on the dock or in the car, with oats, barley, wheat, and chicken feed priced, plus live stock figures for cows, steers, and sheep.
Falconia A. Sepic faces adultery charges in a trial set for Friday at 2 p.m. before Judge Cann. The proceeding was postponed from yesterday due to the absence of a key witness.
The funeral for Capt. Richard Bradley, who died Saturday evening, will be at Butterworth's funeral parlors at 16 o'clock Thursday morning under Miller Post A. R. Burial will be at the G. A. cemetery.
Northern Pacific will submit plans, and both gate processes may be conducted concurrently, allowing parallel progress on tide land grading and related approvals.
Federal court lists jurors including Wm H Davis Meyer tetein Emil Lobe Edward James Morrison Frederick Sawyer W A Burtenshaw Wm Baskett Wm Crawford Thos Cara tens W A Faulds W W Sen A W Graves A D Titt J Austin and others for service in ongoing proceedings.
Olympia notice says I Wanted Roy to learn the printer's trade and invites applications at The Star office. Belt Buckles mention appears with W. H. Finck at 86 Second.
Perry Queenan faces Dick Case in a Boxing match at Germania hall tomorrow night drawing strong local interest. Promoters expect large crowds with notable boxing figures including Billy Delaney and Jack Hill among expected attendees.
The article notes arrival in Seattle at 6 45 pm for a 20 round fight. Both fighters are said to be in good shape with Cane weighing around 19 pounds lighter than opponent. Training continues steadily as the bout approaches and the referee is to be chosen tomorrow.
Marriage license data lists Andrew Nelson 33 and Lottie Jenneon as Seattle residents, Joseph Pawlasek 24 and Blanche Rudd 17 from Seattle, Thomas Tree 2 and Mrs. Lottie Lamm from Beattie, Matthew Hut 28 and Ne!- from an unspecified second party. The fragment ends mid listing with incomplete names and ages.
The notice touts new arrivals arriving for the Anniversary Sale with latest styles first class material and high grade workmanship offered at attention grabbing prices. Everything in the store aids a successful Anniversary Sale prompting careful consideration. Read these items.
A list of individuals from Beattie Seattle Ballard Mallard and surrounding areas appears with ages ranging from 1 to 85. Names include He B Wileon John BB Deek Caroline Anderson Mark Parker Mary Vetelo and others linked to Beattie Mallard Kirkland Ballard and Boston Massachusetts as listed in the fragmented record.
Tacoma December 4 J L McAlwater a local barber killed himself at the Grand Central hotel by consuming a full ounce of carbolic acid. Medical aid arrived but was likely too late. No motive is given for the act.
William M. Ebner of the Eb wer Gold Mining Company arrives in Juneau and tells of rich quartz claims paying well. He notes 1,400 stamps in and around Juneau and strong development in the country, with abundance expected to grow. Cline & Xe relocate their law offices to Globe building. All creditors of the Savings bank are asked to call for final dividend.
An ad style column alleges drug prices are tumbling and promotes a wide range of items at low prices. It lists Colgate Violet Water, Pinaud Eau de Quinine, Lablache Face Powder, Panted malted beverages, and various tonics ointments and remedies with emphasized cheap rates. It portrays a relentless drive to lower prices as a key selling point.
A man identified as John Sheldon, 48, a Lester Washington railroad worker, was found in the bay near Virginia street. The body showed water exposure for about ten days and was removed to Butterworth's. Coroner Hoye began an inquiry. $4.10 cash and a railroad job application dated Oct 1901 were found on the body.
Charley Tennant, clerk to Chief Jane Sullivan, files a complaint about a theft at the chicken yard Sunday night. A prized game cock was stolen, described as a fine specimen and valuable to Tennant, who also owns several other birds.
EE Sing and associates sue Wong Doon Co. in superior court for 1177 dollars claiming the amount due on an account the defendant refuses to pay. The suit signals a forthcoming court action in a mix up case.
Y M C A secretary of the student department Mr Colton will speak this evening at the university on Four Kinds of Students. He arrived in the city that night and will later attend a Pacific Grove conference with student delegates from 200 western colleges. Johnson Co. advertises cloaks salts and millinery at 1107 Second Ave.
A group of Western Union Telegraph Co officials arrived in the city today and checked into the Rainier hotel. Leading the party is Vice President R. C. Clowry with Frank Jaynes and J. J. Bcherer among others.
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