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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
4
Berlin December 1 The debate to day resumed on tariffs to govern imports from the United States. The president said action will affect the conservatives future and the Kaiser’s position, with progress pledged until the matter is settled.
In Branton Pennsylvania on December 1 the AFL convention announced an end to a long standing feud between unions. The session focused on avoiding future clashes and included reports from fraternal unions in Great Britain and Canada regarding conditions of workmen there.
A Victoria report claims a vast financial scandal tied to railway charges. B White of the traffic department denies the story, stating rates from Skagway to Summit and beyond were set by prior authorities, with through rates approved by the Dominion government.
The article argues that White Horse proponents misstate origins and that extortionate rates claim is unfounded. It asserts passengers can’t transfer to a transcontinental line via our route and that building costs justify higher charges. Victoria is cited without basis.
A brief item notes Corbett In Governer on hand at the one minute pest event with limited readable details. The fragment concentrates on an official or notable figure present during a brief moment of a local proceeding.
Corrected daily market notes list lemon price at about $1.06 per unit with a minor error note, oranges priced around $2.50, with other fruits including bananas mentioned.
A scanned market listing shows prices for cranberries quinces grapes oranges and other fruits, vegetables, and dairy. It also details beef pork mutton poultry butter cheese and eggs with varied prices per unit or case across regions in Washington Iowa and New York markets.
Summerville seeks a divorce from William J. Summerville claiming separation since 1896 after he sent her and their child from Dennon. William says they voluntarily separated and he gave money. child placed with Cora's mother in Victoria per agreement. Judge Griffin began hearing. letters suggest possible spousal relation. Defense challenges Cora's character. she denies disreputable lodging except one instance. marriage ceremony claimed at Lake Jordan Area on June 14, 18% noted by an improvised official.
The board of school directors holds its regular monthly meeting this evening with officer elections as the key business. A stray item mentions hair cutting and tea, but details are unclear.
The city street committee proposed grading and sidewalking at an estimated cost of 250000. Officials argued the expense is too high and could spark political opposition. The plan may be delayed as council members resist rushing to fund the work.
A rumor circulated that a Salvation Army officer, A. France adjutant of corps No. 1, eloped with his wife. Officers conducted an investigation and reported no confirmation of the alleged affair.
Attention Old Soldiers Comrades will gather at the ward post ball in Colline block on Sunday December at 12 o clock noon to prepare for and attend the funeral of Geriste comrade John RK Lewis conducted in Laion. C. C. Berg 1218 Third Ave Witter Springs Medical Water cures rheumatics eczema and all blood and skin diseases at Grug giete or 1510 First Avenue.
A compact ad notes a Danish Baptist Bazaar at 7:30 and mentions a jewelry store offering adjustable opera fints and a long lasting diamond. Richards is referenced with a fine watch and contact details for La Roche, photographer, at 11 Firet.
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