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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1901

Page

3

Lottery operations run by white men in Seattle areas

Reports claim multiple lotteries operate openly in Seattle, run by White men. One site at Occidental and Washington is managed by White operators, another at 206 Cherry Street serves several lots. Lippman, fined and paying monthly under the name Lawrence, previously faced closure by Meredith.

Seattle Occidental Avenue Wash. Street Yester Way Cherry Street Little Houston L Uppman Lawrence

Chosen Scranton AFL Officers Elected

ARE CHOSEN SCRANTON PA. Dec. 14 The following officers were elected by the American Federation of Labor Samuel president James meneret vice premien ao aanend ma president ioe mnell thud dent os ferur cent Thomas I Kidd fifth vice president.

Scranton American Federation of Labor Samuel James Meneret Premien Ioe Mnell Thud ‘Dent Os Ferur Thomas I. Kidd

Damages Awarded Over Property Injury in Seattle Case

Charles and Bruhn win damages from the supreme court for injuries to property along First Avenue and Pike Street in Seattle. Attorney General Knox filed with the senate judiciary committee on Saturday. the committee promises due consideration before Senate acts on the nomination.

Olympia Charles and Bruhn First Avenue Pike Street Seattle Anti-Trust League Knox Senate

Yale Football Profit for Season Revealed at New Haven

The Yale football seven reported receipts of 52,964.76 dollars for the season, about 4,000 more than last year. Expenditures are estimated at 30,000 dollars, giving a net profit near 23,000 dollars.

New Haven Conn Yale

Seattle Grocers Association Plans Political Campaign

The Seattle Retail Grocers Association will enter municipal politics in the coming election. A campaign plan calls for active reporting and action at the primaries to elect centermen who will push favorable laws and curb street tearing by contractors and unscrupulous dealers.

Seattle Retail Grocers’ Association Municpal Ted

ELOPERS HAPPILY WED IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Dr. De Soto of Wayside Mission located two elopers Harry Bolton and Adeline Lamberts who ran away and found them in Beattie. They were returned to their Snohomish county home and are now living together, the girl being the daughter of a friend.

de Soto Wayside Snohomish County Dalr Beattie Harry Bolton Adeline Lamberts

Water mains damaged prompt city project bids and readings

Franchise inspector Wheeler reported to the board of public works that the city’s water mains and street railway tracks show voltmeter readings from 1 to 35 volts. Electrical engineers say the readings threaten life and city pipes. Bids by bidders from Malden Avenue and others followed for a water main project on Twenty fourth Avenue from Madison to Jr. Street, with firms including Bell and Price, David and dy Kardin and Co, and Ryan and Co submitted.

Wheeler Board of Public Works Trac Hong Tan Vty Rover Malden Avenue

City approves street and sewer projects and electric bids

The city engineer estimated 2400 dollars to cover a Harrison Street sewer from the Dexter to Ninth avenue north blocks area. The board reversed some sidewalk and water main works. The Seattle Electric Co. bid for city street lighting for 1902 was accepted at 72 dollars per arc light per year, 15 dollars for 1 candle incandescents, and 14 dollars for 15 candle incandescents. The report goes to the city council for confirmation.

Harrison Street Dexter Avenue Eighth Avenue Ninth Avenue St of D. T. Denny Jeffrey Fourteenth Avenue Union Mercer Street Boyleston Avenue Beneca Street Dennyway

Warpath over receiver at court in house dispute

Mabel Dividends challenges court receiver appointed to manage a family house in conflict with James M. Grant. She claims furniture was given as consideration for boarding and services. Judge Tallman ordered the sheriff to place the receiver in possession. the sheriff reports completion. Outcomes for Mabella not stated.

Mabel James M. Grant Grant Tallman Mabella

Not Working for Glory Involves Alaska Claims Suit

Attorney William A. Gilmore files a Chicago suit against the Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America seeking 26000 as a fee for recovering valued claims on Anvil Creek Alaska. Claims dated 1898 included Trust No.9 deeded to P H Anderson who allegedly left the mission causing a dispute. The mission allegedly offered one fifth of recovered amount. after several trips and a compromise Gilmore says he was cut out, leading to the lawsuit.

Wm. A. Gilmore Chicago Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant of America Anvil Creek Alaska P. H. Anderson Anderson Gilmore Ring Gilmore

Discovery Not Lost Says Pacific Agent Aboard Elihu Thomson

LaFarge a general agent of Pacific Cold Storage Company was a passenger on the Elihu Thomson which arrived Saturday. He took a pleasure trip and praised the voyage noting grand weather in Alaska on the trip down. He spoke of confidence in the steamer Discovery and that the next boat will bring tidings of its safety. The Discovery runs between Juneau and Unalaska and mail from the North is due on the next boat.

C. ¥. LaFarge Pacific Cold Storage Company Elihu Thomson LaFarge Alaska Valdez Discovery Juneau Unalaska

Law Firm Dissolves Under Judges Cole and Gleason

The law firm led by Judge Cole and C.8 Gleason announces its dissolution. Partners are listed as ceasing practice and winding down affairs. Clients are advised to seek alternatives as proceedings conclude.

Benefit Concert at First Presbyterian Church

A benefit concert is planned for Tuesday evening December 17 at the First Presbyterian church to support a Christmas donation. Performers include Miss Lillie Blanche Proudst, Miss Kate Cummings-Halverstadt, soprano, Mr. William Steiner, violinist, Miss Elia Steiner, guitarist and piano accompanist.

First Presbyterian Church Lillie Blanche Proudst Kate Cummings-Halverstadt William Steiner Mixe Elia Steiner Accmpaniet

Three Boys Acquitted In Assault Case

Karl Norman Victor De Tourville and Elmer Lester, all under 12, were dismissed by Justice Cann after witnesses testified and good character notes were read. The court gave a light reprimand and closed the case. Separately, the school directors named four architects to design four new school buildings and approved property purchases near Green Lake Schoolhouse.

Karl Norman Victor de Tourville Elmer Lester N. W Nell Bolster Justice Cann James Stephens Boone and Corner M. H. Bebb Saunders Lawton The Barkley Woodland Park Green Lake

Heavy Receipts Ledger Citrus Deluge And Produce Prices

Today brought heavy receipts with steamer goods arriving early. Lemons and oranges dominated, plus three cars of navel oranges, four cars of potatoes, and a car of lemons. Sweet potatoes scarce and prices climbed from 1.16 to 1.75 per 100. onions weaker at 2.00 to 2.26. Cranberries rising toward 40. one firm boxed four tons of dressed poultry mainly turkeys for Alaska. Ranch eggs also noted.

Alaska

Market Prices and Provisions Daily Update

Corrected daily prices list for fruits vegetables dairy eggs poultry and meats. Includes figures for Lemons apples oranges bananas pears cranberries quinces grapefruits pomegranates pineapples and more with per box, per case, per dozen, and per ton rates. Also covers grain, hay, and dairy from Seattle region markets and coastal ports with regional price ranges and current bids.

iSc California Per. Simmons

Suburban Seattle Church Holds Session and Social

The South Park residents hear plans for a new trestle over the river as Seattle Electric tears up the old roadway. The South Park church session adjourns after discussing the Po rth League and Cay school efforts. A basket social at Card’s hall, South Seattle, is slated for Tuesday evening.

Seattle Electric Company South Park Ppworth League Kuo- Cay School West March Basket Card's Hall South Seattle

Unclear text fragment with local notices and injuries

Miss Bella Hardwoll visits south suburb friends in Bremerton. Property at West Seattle sold to Herbert N. De. A new ferry at West Seattle to finish in two weeks. W G Dickinson, cashier at Lowman and Hanford, sustains a severe hand cut while chopping wood. amputation avoided with careful treatment. Mr and Mrs FF Atwood return to West Seattle from Philadelphia.

Bella Hardwoll Hremerton Weat Seas Herbert N. de Weet Seattle W. G. Dickinwon Lowman & Hanford’s West Seattle Rm. FF Atwood West Beattle Philadelphia

Prize Essays Offer Seattle Tacoma Spokane Students Rewards

The Washington State Society Sons of the American Revolution invites high school students in Seattle Tacoma and Spokane to submit dramatic essays on the American Revolution. Each city awards two prizes of 25 and 10 dollars. entries due February 1 1902. Essays must be 500 to 1800 words and student authored. seven best essays will compete orally February 8 with the top scorer winning the prize.

Washington State Society Sona of Seattle Tacoma Spokane

Cascade claims Seattle public school football title after Denny no-show

Cascade manager W Schoder asserts the team is champion as Denny players failed to appear for the final game amid rumors of avoidance. The dispute centers on who holds the Seattle public schools crown. A separate item notes Northern Pacific Railway Co plans Yenler pier No 2 and a new warehouse at White Star pier with $30,000 cost.

Cascade Denny Boys Cascade Boys Dennys W. Schoder Denny Men Seattle Public Schools Northern Pacific Railway Co Yenler Pier White Star Pier

Watchfulness sermon at Second Presbyterian Church outlines Christian motives

Rev. W. A. Major preached on watchfulness from Luke 12 10 presenting three elements of Christian character fear law and love. He argued fear prompts repentance but true devotion flows from love and urged vigilance to avoid temptation as God watches every detail.

W. A. Major Second Presbyterian Church Johnathan Edwarde Lorid

Humane Society Lecture Tonight by Nabbi Theodore Joseph

The Humane Society of Mallard will host Nabbi Theodore Joseph at First M. E. Church tomorrow evening to speak on The Mission of the Moor. It is the fourth lecture in a well attended series with music by a ladies mandolin quartet directed by Miss Rene Charlotte Mitchell. A humane society with twenty charter members was formed in Mallard last week with local society help.

Nabbi Theodore Joseph Humane Society Moor Thin Society Rene Charlotte Mitchell Mallard Tast

Chauncey Depew Sails to Marry Miss May Palmer

Senator Chauncey M. Depew sails for Europe to wed his fiancée Miss May Palmer. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse paused to salute him at the pier. The couple will fix the wedding date on arrival and spend the holidays at Rivera before returning to America in January.

New York Chauncey M. Depew Europe May Palmer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Plier

Pioneer David Thompeon Dies in Portland After Long Career

David Thompeon, once minister to Turkey and governor of Idaho, died in Portland on Saturday. A longtime Oregon pioneer, he arrived in the state in 1862 after crossing the continent on foot. Born in Ohio in 1849, he was a renowned figure across the western states, especially the north coast.

Portland Dee David Thompeon Turkey Idaho Oregon Mr. Thompeon Ohio North Coast

Moore Investment awards street layout contract near Capitol addition

Moore Investment Company let a contract Saturday to W. M. Stanley & Co for layout and grading of streets on a ty-mere tract north of and adjoining the Capitol addition. Work on the site near the City park should be finished early in the spring.

Moore Investment Company Ty-Mere Capitol Addition Pye City Park W. M. Stanley &Co

Doctors arraigned for practicing without license

Dra Abbo and Lawrence were arraigned before Judge Griffin on the charge of practicing medicine without a license. Demurrers to the informations were interposed and will be argued tomorrow. The validity of the statute will be attacked. Moore's at 105 Second Avenue advertises silverware and novelties. Moore's at 705 Second Avenue promotes watches and jewelry. Richards also advertises watches.

Dra Abbo Lawrence Griffin

Health Office Moves to City Building on Yewler Way

The board of health office moved from city hall to the city building at Yewler Way and Fifth Avenue. The second floor is occupied and the vacated city hall room will house the Cedar River water department draughtsmen. A petition by Michael J. Niat and 22 residents asks council to establish arc lights at Thomas and Harrigan streets intersections with Weatieke avenue.

Board of Health City Hall Yewler Way Fifth Avenue Cedar River Water Department Michael J. Niat Offtcr Council Arc Lehte Thomas and Harrigan Streets Weatieke Avenue

Golf Champion Grosvenor Polson Wins Handicap Cup

Grosvenor Polson claimed the Albert Hiansen cup for the handicap golf tournament winner. Minuet finished with 81 strokes while I Care tones recorded 44 for second. BD smith placed fourth with 80 strokes as PF CO Newton the only scratch man. The event ran Circughoun Saturday and Bupday at the Inks of the golf club.

Grosvenor Polson Albert Hiansen Minuet I. Caretones BD. Smith PF. CO. Newton Bupday

Globe Navigation Co Plans First Ballard Ship Launch

Globe Navigation Co at Ballard shipyard prepares to launch one of four four mast schooners soon after the new year. A sister vessel will follow, marking the companys maiden shipbuilding effort as they seek to establish stocks and progress.

Globe Navigation Co Ballard Globe People Erie

Lecture on Biology by Prof Trevor Kincaid at St. Mark's

Prof Trevor Kincaid, renowned biologist, will present a lecture on Biology in the guild room of St Mark's Church this evening. His international reputation adds keen interest to the event and his address is noted for attendees.

Trevor Kincaid St. Mark's Church Kincaid

North Coast Limited and other trains timetable fragment

A dense timetable fragment lists multiple train names, routes, and departure or arrival times between Seattle, Portland, Mount Vernon, and nearby connections. It references the North Coast Limited, Overland, Great Northern Overland, and other services with scattered times and destinations, ending with notes about a Christmas China sale at 222 Pike Street and Moore's at 706 Recond Avenue.

Embalming Tables and Mistyped Prices Appearing in Notice

A typographical error lists an adjustable steel and white enamel embalming table as priced at 260 each. The notice notes corrected pricing and available items, with sale terms and location at Goldman's on the second avenue.

Ronney and Stewart Bterling Milver Toothpicksa Penella Goldman's Second Avenue

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