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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
3
In St Louis on February 2 Mayor Zeigenheim signed the municipal bill authorizing the issue of 5 million dollars in bonds to cover expenses for the World’s Fair of 1903. The act provides a bond sum of 1,000,000 to ensure reversion to the city of proceeds from bond sales.
Washington reports a final agreement between Robert Moran and the Navy Department ends doubt about the construction of one of the three battleships. Moran will return to Seattle to sign papers, completing the arrangement.
The new army reorganization act is expected to be enacted without delay and Gen Miles is likely to be promoted to Lieutenant General while Generals MacArthur Wood Wade and Youngs are expected to attain Major General ranks. Gen Arthur’s advancement is questioned due to his role in the Pacific.
The city council discussed prohibiting side doors and private boxes in saloons. A draft ordinance would close side entrances except main bearroom access and avoid court challenges. A special committee will revise the draft for next Thursday's session as saloon rules loom. Fred Sander plans an Seattle to Tacoma electric line of 13 miles with a four minute run. Grant Street lime extension to Tacoma eyed by Seattle Electric.
The Grand Opera House and Third Avenue Theater showcase Kidnaped and Knobs of Tentensee to close engagements. The Christian attracts broad audiences, while Stephen Fitzpatrick leads A Husband on Salary’s success. Richards and Pringle’s minstrel act offers variety and humor with a full orchestra and bands. Moving pictures at Bearnight and engagements on the Hawaiian Islands and Vancouver stage complete a busy schedule.
The Christian Halli Caine story in dramatic form will be presented for four nights at the Seattle theater Grand Opera House. Grand and Third Avenues host endorsements for melodramatic successes and the coast’s hits, including A Husband on Salary as the next attraction.
The play The Christian has drawn over double the average crowd at the Grand Opera House with strong endorsements from press and public. Beginning tomorrow in Seattle, the production is touted as the season's brightest comedy, though the cast remains largely unknown to audiences.
Requiem in pace services to honor the dead queen will be held at 4 PM at Flymouth National and First Presbyterian churches. Decorations reflect the period, with a committee urging contributions to the Canadian Bank of Commerce and lists memorials at Stewart & Holmes and other outlets.
Fine location near Pike offers furnished rooms single or double with gas and bath. Ideal for a doctor or dressmaking tenant. Private family of two available at 1914 Fifth Avenue.
The market notes a drop in ema and minor butter fluctuation while fresh ranch and dairy products arrive. Live chickens from Nebraska enter the market with prices and volumes outlined, with carloads expected in 10 days and breeders sought. Prices for dairy, feed, and livestock are listed with Beattie Grain-Oate as the reference.
A list of green fruits and provisions with prices across lemons, limes, apples, bananas, cranberries, olives, potatoes, onions, squash, peppers, lettuce, artichokes, peas, figs, fresh meats, hams, bacon, butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, and wheat. Includes per box, per case, per ton, and per pound quotes from multiple suppliers and regions.
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