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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
3
Crowds enjoy daily displays as watermen perform repairs and construction along the waterfront. Spectators watch men balance on piles, duck into cold water, and continue their work with a catlike grace while braving splashes and near misses.
A infant was found crying on a doorstep near Monod Hospital after a carriage stopped briefly and departed. Authorities or hospital staff noted the child’s condition and the event drew immediate attention, with potential offers of care or adoption discussed.
In Yonkers New York a man seeks his 18 year old son after a family rift leaving the town. The boy’s father believes the son may be in danger and wishes to establish contact to mend the relationship and ensure his safety.
Peteamer Queen City leaves Vic to search for wreckage and may bring back some news of the wreck. She will also seek the Derk Highland Light as part of the expedition.
Murphy proposes charter change allowing street improvements cost not to exceed 50 percent of valuation. Committee supports varying the rate for outlying districts and raises salaries for city officers. The measure skirts debate as proponents seek majority petition approval.
A temporary call is expected in January from the secretary to organize a permanent Delta Kappa chapter in this city. The effort aims to establish the first alumni chapter here, with a formal organizational drive underway.
Smith and A. Kerry plan to build 22 cottages on a block bounded by Four and Pittecath avenues and Co and Marion streets. Prices range from 1500 to 2500 dollars each, totaling 45000 for the improvements. Homes will rise in series terraces with paired modern designs and conveniences.
Auditor Lamping left today for Booth visiting Portland and San Francisco offices. A handsome gas lamp bought as a gift accompanied his departure as part of the holiday travel.
Richard Dalton was arrested last night on Hubbard Street after a reported theft. A man named John suffered a pocket pick and a Phoenix earoon was described as involved in the case. Mays reportedly lost $106 in the incident tied to Cocaine activity.
The hypnotist GriMn returns after a two day sleep to unveil new acts and features at the Grand theater. A schedule lists performances featuring Chag fon Portela and a Christmas themed program on Sunday night.
The text notes matinees featuring The Girl from Maxim's at Seattle theater and two more showings, praised as clever and well staged. It mentions American adaptation, the Third Avenue Theater continuing with Oven Hollow, and What Happened to Jones coming next week under Thomas W. Broadhurst, promising a banner week at Third Avenue.
Unlucky Filk attended the Elks social where admission was a bundle of old clothes. Members stripped dress from attendees lacking clothes, then donated more than a hundred bundles to a charitable group for Christmas aid. Committee members Coomba Iagersol and Hackins oversaw the event.
Chehalia enjoys a lumber driven boom with local mills growing as key wealth sources. The Chehaile Lumber Company plans new construction and the Ing & Wew sawmill expects to share in the rising prosperity as city optimism grows for future industry.
The home of T. J. Langston at 20 Union Street was entered by a thief yesterday afternoon. A Christmas bus containing a clock and a few minor articles were stolen.
Beastie Kirtland born last evening at the residence of her father H Dee Kirtland in Ballard. The infant will be laid to rest by Butterworth Sons and Interment.
Secretary Meikle of the chamber of commerce announces a large immigration wave to Washington next spring. Requests and letters pour in from across the nation as 569 to 1000 families consider moving. Railroads offer exceptionally low rates, with $30 from Missouri to Seattle and $22.50 to eastern Washington points. special excursions begin in February.
Telegraph lines have operated continuously for over a week connecting Alaska and the British Yukon with the outside world. Readable telegraphic points include Alaska Glacier Eagle City Shops Skagway Summit British Columbia Attin Bennett Fraser Lake Port Simpson Skeena Telegraph Creek White Pass Dawson Port Selkirk Moot alingua Stewart River Tagish and nearby border regions.
The Toea Maru of M Yusen Kaisha arrives after a tempestuous voyage from the Orient. Cargo includes silks teas matting and curios valued at over half a million. Of 43 052 bags 18 045 go to New York next 4 920. The Tosa carries 38 passengers mostly Japanese with five or six exceptions. Captain Antone Christiansen in command.
A vintage style catalog lists a wide range of alcohols with prices per gallon or bottle. Items include port wines, clarets, sherries, cognac, rum, brandy, rye whiskeys, madeira, and scotch, with quantities and unit costs noted.
Train timetable snippets show departures and arrivals for routes including Mt Paul Mt Louis Portland Bend Tacoma Seattle Snohomish Redro Woolley and Whatcom Mt Vernon Spokane New Westminster and Meattie Prevett with multiple daily trains and varying times. The garbled lines indicate several services and connections across cities such as St. Paul Spokane Whatcom and Vancouver with constraints on Sundays and Mondays.
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