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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
2
The readable fragments mention actors headlining a production with a female lead. No clear names, locations, or dates are legible to identify the event, cast, or venue. Further context is needed to provide a precise summary.
Fragmentary text shows a local word about Angelos Reade and a wat¢ ub-trea meeting. The readable portion hints at a community event or discussion, with no clear date or outcome provided. Further details are unavailable in the legible OCR snippet.
A fragment notes a pilgrim finding or making an iteom in the year 1069 near Forte Lake. The readable text is sparse but indicates a historical reference to a pilgrim activity tied to a place name.
A brief sale notice announces a public auction of property from Freenotby Iron Works. The item list includes machinery and stock with estimated values and the sale date. Interested parties should attend at the designated city hall auction room.
New York December 17 plan by capital and labor representatives calls for an executive 27 member committee equally split among employers employees and neutral parties to act as the supreme court of labor disputes. Durand and Gompers speak as delegates debate control and political influence.
Harriet Murphy a leading society woman in Pittsburgh was murdered in her room by a burglar. She was shot in the neck with a large calibre revolver during a struggle over the weapon. The room showed a protracted fight with overturned furniture and rugs. The missing charity fund was locked in her room and is presumed stolen by the intruder.
CORE INVESTMENT CO promotes a two part deal on Capitol Hill. First a house site pledged for one year to buyers who immediately build a 5000 to 10000 dollar residence, second financing at 6 percent with no commissions for builders of 4000 to 10000 dollar homes. The plan promises rent relief and at least 100 percent value appreciation within a year, backed by city improvements and growing demand.
In Springfield Ohio Eleanor Dudley Buck says she is not engaged to Lieutenant Hobnen and has no intention of marrying him. She denies ongoing rumors linking her name to the Merrimac hero amid public speculation.
Washington D C Dee Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin on the judiciary committee plans to introduce a resolution to bring impeachment proceedings against Judge Noyes. A split exists among opponents of Noyes with some arguing presidential removal is sufficient and impeachment not required.
London December 16 Mies Beatrice Fellows cannot act as herb-strewer at King Edward VII's coronation and Sir Henry Burrand cannot bear the king's bow and arrows. The Earl of Erroll may walk disguised as the lord high constable carrying a silver staff tipped with gold. Bishops Hath and Durham may support the King on the throne. no chief larderer and no quet. Court of claimants issued decisions on about 60 petitions for rights and privacy at the coronation. The lord great chamberlain dispute among Baris Carrington Lancaster Duke of Atholl and Marquis of Cholmondely was referred to the house of lords.
A brisk fire was discovered in one of the rooms of a dwelling at 509 Third Avenue before 4 o clock. Fire crews arrived quickly to contain the blaze and prevent spread to adjoining rooms.
A small blaze broke out this morning when hot ashes were placed in a wooden box. The fire apparatus from Ox 26 arrived and a chemical stream quickly extinguished the flames. Damage was minimal.
Mrs. Jennie O'Hara swore out a warrant in Justice Cann's court charging neighbor Mrs. J Siyther with language tending to provoke an assault. The two women, both residents of 1721 Howard avenue, reported insults after contacting police and visiting the prosecuting attorney's office. The officer noted the language likely warranted the assault claim.
The Sunset Telephone Company secured a permit to erect a three story brick annex on Third Avenue exchange building. Estimated project cost is $14,000.
Captain Toxier of the government cutter Grant says they will sail to Tacoma this afternoon and return to Seattle tomorrow. He believes the ill fated collier Mattea wan went down between the Columbia mouth and San Francisco after the storm, despite ships Bear McCullough and Manning being deployed to search. He notes the storm of the 4th will be memorable.
Edward C. Maxwell of Ballard was ruled a habitual drunkard by Judge Tallman this morning, with all liquor vendors forbidden to sell him intoxicants. His wife Louisa S. Maxwell filed the petition, saying he seldom breathed sober for years while she supported the family. she does not seek a divorce but hopes for his reform.
A performer known as the "Human Anaconda" will miss her usual acts at the People's Vaudeville Theater this evening after an early morning outing that included consuming some liquid refreshment. She encountered an incident on Third avenue south that disrupted her planned performance.
A bizarre incident near the corner of Thinls enue and Washington Hall ends with a fall from an elevated to brick street pavement. The victim, a saloon lady, is treated by Dr Bories after fourteen stitches for a scalp wound and a hesitant glide to safety.
A municipal health authority, led by Dr. Ighope, is accused of mismanaging funds tied to a city project. The report notes unapproved expenses, potential conflicts, and the board’s disputed budgeting for a crucial update.
A resolution to pave First Avenue with vitrified brick from Pike Street to the hill is referred to committee. Councilman Muldoon opposes, citing prolonged disruption of Second and First avenues and questioning the expense, while property owners allegedly support the plan though initial impressions view it as gigantic.
The South Seattle Imp Club elected officers last night with McFainlain as president and G. A. as vice president. John C. Werner named secretary, the group plans another meeting Thursday at 7 30 in Card's hall and will draft resolutions protesting poor roads and streetcar service.
Frank Fay A F Harcing Frank Hogan are under arrest suspicion. Fay was in custody several days ago and ordered to town. He and two companions were found on Pike Street last night by Detectives Byrnes Nant and Patrolman Burkman.
Jack Otts of 126 Nineteenth Avenue reported to police this morning that a cow had been taken from his barn.
The Y M C A political meeting will be held in the association rooms this evening. The program features an interesting debate on the single tax followed by age discussions.
Mrs. H Andrews reported to police that a thief entered her home on 210 Bleventh Avenue yesterday afternoon and stole a purse containing seven dollars. She saw the man as he left and raised the alarm, but he escaped.
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