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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1901
Page
4
A head on collision between a fast passenger train and a freight train near Irene and Perryville at o clock Sunday morning caused eight deaths and many injuries. An oil tank exploded, burning cars and trapping victims. Names of injured or missing listed include Richard Orms James Reardon J W Funk and others. Temperature reported at 1 degree zero.
In Dec 16 report from Ri notes Perryville wreck victims recovered in Louisiana. Con oven, accused of ordering mistakes, testified. All injured are recovering well and death toll not expected to exceed eight.
Bail Kiank of Georgetown and Em ge enter a wrestling contest at Georgetown Park club rooms at 2 to 3 pm under the Dowamish Athletic banner. Three well built fellows participate and a side bet of $100 is reported. a good exhibition is promised.
The Seattle stage presents A Stranger in Strange Land described as interesting with a cast delivering plain portrayals and notable character readiness. The show features William and Charles among others, with the ladies adding charm, while the Third Avenue bills A Romance of Coon Hollow this week.
A local review praises a melodrama presented by a prominent company with colored quartet and ragtime dancers. The plot provides dramatic progression with two villains defeated by virtue. The cast is commended with standout performances by Griffith the hypnotist and Cecil Jefferson as the mountain girl.
Chicago reports received word that Fieldman the Los Angeles defaulter is believed headed for Chicago. Authorities are told to watch all avenues and sub treasury routes as he plans money for no currency and a possible flight toward Canada.
More than 200 Japanese residents in Seattle form a Buddhist worship association under Rev. K. Wish of San Francisco supervising. It marks the first such church organization in the state with plans to connect California centers in Fraveteco, ramento and Fresno.
An allusion to a Ziontaneey Day event at the new Everett opens the notice. Rev. T Petey from Denver is slated to discuss The Pilgrim as a Citizen. A meeting from Gouttin Whanenn Ta Diamond Ice is referenced as a cooling tip.
Halley & Williams announce a closing out sale on fine china cups saucers pitchers vases and more at wholesale prices to clear space for a growing tea and coffee business. Prices advertised Thursday in Star. Sale begins Friday December 2 doors open at 9 am 223 Pike Street.
An old newspaper snippet markets tomatoes coconuts walnuts lemons and oranges with quantities and unit notes. The ad lists Kegley McIntyre Co at 111 Occidental Ave and a phone number Main 495, signaling a local grocery advertisement.
The Busy Store marks its 15th Christmas with a bigger stock and an anniversary sale offering big savings on Xmas gifts. Shoppers are urged to bring their lists to maximize value as prices drop across the holiday assortment.
The new Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Gethsemane church at Stewart street and Ninth avenue was dedicated Sunday before a large crowd. Rev A Anderson preached the dedicatory sermon, urging continued faith and humility in worship. Assisted by Rev L Larsen and other local pastors, the ceremony marked a solemn transfer of the church to the community.
A fragment describes political campaigning against trusts and advertises “anti trust” prices in Seattle. It lists items such as Witch Hasel pints, Benzine pint bottles, Violet Waters, Kilmer's Swamp Root and various patent medicines, hot water bottles and fountain syringes.
Speratt and Prick delivered a humorous opening address as Larson speaking for the Young People’s Society presented 93 congregants. Young, Nelson and Levin gave short talks. the service closed with doxology. The church, nearing completion, will cost about 4000 dollars with a granite foundation and interior frescoing in a Lutheran style.
Captain C G Conradt of the Centennial suspects the collier Matteawan wrecked on Cape Flattery rocks during the December 4 storm. The Umatilla lightship sheltered as smoke was seen around 8 pm, with Matteawan likely lost between 6 and 12 o'clock that night near Umatilla Reef.
The Treasury Department orders Alaska customs to watch for Lucya from the Baldwin Zeigler expedition. During the 1902 march toward the north pole, buoys will mark the expedition’s progress and condition. They will be carried by balloons and released at intervals.
The steamer Centennial is at San Francisco for overhaul before the Panama ram voyage. It will resume the North American trade travel once Bering Sea navigation opens, continuing to fly the Northwestern Commercial Company flag.
Announcement notes a banquet to be held in January by the Young Men's Republican Club. Names include Dr. Waggoner, dentist, and other local figures. La Roche has been moved to 11 First.
A fragmented inventory lists carpet made rugs and tapestries with multiple style names such as Velvet and Axminter. Entries include various sizes and prices though many lines are garbled or incomplete. The fragment resembles a catalog page with numerous numeric values and material labels.
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