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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
2
A partial transcription shows the Seattle Star publishing office lines, department contacts, and address stamps. It notes daily delivery options and pricing, with mention of postal registration and the paper’s status as third class matter in Seattle Washington.
An article reports Professor Jacques Loeb of Chicago claiming potassium cyanide kills death germs within organisms, enabling eternal life. It notes his ideas would nullify religious threats and grant perpetual life, warning about public gullibility and dangerous misuse of the claim.
A murky sample of column notes contrasts St Louis dirt eaters and rural grit fads with scientific talk of appetite and health. It mocks fad diets while noting a shift of seasons toward warmer times and a hopeful yet cautious outlook for the new year.
Work on the electric road halted as Centle & Smith refuse further labor claiming losses. Operations had resumed after a month’s pause and a street on First avenue South remains torn up for track laying. A new agreement with Hale & Smith is expected to prevent delay.
The Maryland councils of the Junior Order of American Mechanics presented Admiral Schley with a diamond studded medal in Washington D C. The speech said the medal reflects personal esteem for his services to the country and the ceremony took place in Schley's apartments.
At the fourteenth annual convention of the American Physiological Society held at the University of Chicago Dee Tr Professor Jacques Loeb asserted he had taken a first step toward perpetual life. He described experiments with sea urchin eggs showing potassium cyanide destroys the germ part that sustains life and leads to death. Attendees were inclined to doubt further claims.
A mysterious young woman named Mesp ee Bettson, believed to have stolen $45,000 in jewels from Paul Thebaud and wife, was taken into custody. Ward Kern, Thebaud’s valet suspected of involvement, is missing and likely in the city. The suspect protests ignorance and claims no knowledge of the theft.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Scandinavian American Bank, Puget Sound, capital stock, bankers and officials, and a general banking business in Seattle. Mentions include D. A. CAME manager, K. Rakeng, J. T. eat, and company notes on capital and deposits, with incomplete details and scattered locations on James Street and Second Avenue.
Listing of miscellaneous items including high clang objects and cheap hand furniture offered by German American Investment Co at 612 Third Avenue. Advertisement notes shippers and guarantors, promising commissions and deposits to boost business amid uncertain market.
Advertising notices and classified listings offer homes near Madison, Bailey Building, and Second Avenue areas with modern conveniences and easy terms. Also listed are used furniture, general goods, professional services, barber training, and real estate offerings with contact details across Seattle listings.
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