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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1901

Page

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Mrs Nation Makes Her Biggest Play In Topeka

Carrie Nation returned to Topeka on a Sunday to smash saloons despite three mounted police guarding the front of the house. Her raid wrecked bars at multiple locations, led to four arrests, and drew a cheering, admiring crowd as she pressed on with further action the same day.

Topeka Kan Carrie Nation Bee Tames Mrs. Nation Nation Naser Malion Nick Chiles

Telephone competition charting a path to cheaper service

An official defends independent telephone companies against claims of stockholder losses and notes rising profits and dividends. By year end, over 4 500 independents will operate with about 76 000 instruments as the industry expands rapidly. European snowstorms and cold weather bring widespread disruptions and fatalities.

N.R Central Energy Prem Automatic Bone Co Senattie Aid Saturn Rochenter MN. Y Waco (Tex.) Co Rooney Oo Weai

Church to Be Moved and Expanded on Cherry Street

The Cumberland Presbyterian church will be relocated to the corner of Cherry Street and Second Avenue and raised to add a lower reading and club room beneath the sanctuary. Estimated cost is about £2900, deemed worthwhile by the congregation and pastor Rev Elmer M Thom. The clubroom aims to provide a wholesome evening space for local young men.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cherry Street Sae Ee

Opposition 10 Lake Boulevard Plan Faces Olympia Scrutiny

The Heinrich bill for an asphalt boulevard along the west shore of Lake Washington meets limited support in Olympia as Beattie voices reservations. The proposal aims to stretch the road edge around the lake with backing and opposition unclear.

Heinrich Lake Washington Olympia

G M Emory Appointed Fourth Judge in King County

A message from Gov Rogers announced G Meademory as fourth judge of King County district. Copenhagen, February 15. The Danish government has called off negotiations with the United States for the purchase of the Danish West Indies.

Btar Rogera G. Meademory King County Copenhagen Denmark United States Danish West Indies

Passing of a Pioneer Jerome Catlin Hop Merchant

Jerome Catlin a Beattle resident since 1883 and a leading hop dealer of the Northwest died last night at his residence 291 Fourth Avenue from a stroke. He was 66. He leaves a widow and three children Mrs Chariew Fear Miss Orace Catlin and Mussel Catlin. Arrangements for the funeral will be made today.

Jerome KE. Catlin Beattle Northwest Fourth Avenue Catiin Chariew Fear Orace Catlin Kanana Mussel Catlin Balem

Spain Ministers to Resign in Coming Friday

Madrid February 14 government ministers plan to resign on Friday. The outcome remains uncertain as to the effect of the resignation. All recent disturbers are to be arrested and then released.

Spain Madrid

Beattie to Host State Letter Carriers Convention

The first state convention of the Letter Carriers' Association will meet in Beattie on February 22 with seven free delivery officers sending delegates. Accommodations are arranged at the Diljer hotel. A delegate will be elected for the national convention in Cincinnati next June. The Washington state group aims for national representation this time and a $30 banquet will follow a bar event in the run apartment house.

Letter Carriers’ Association Beatthe Dil Jer Cincinnati Washington Coal Association

Japs Will Be Up Against It

Robert Watchorn, special immigration agent, reports from Beattie that aliens near the Mexican border are quiet. He cites Washington's northern border as the main source of trouble and predicts Japanese labor will fail in mechanics, with a Hill order seen as a start to replacing Japanese workers on railroads and other jobs.

Robert Watchorn Treasury Department Beattie Mr. Watchorn Texas Washington Waterhorm J. J. Hill Great Northern

Daughters of the Revolution Open Continental Congress

The Tenth continental congress of the Daughters of the Revolution opened in Washington on Feb. 18. Candidates for general officers will be nominated Thursday, with Mrs. Donald McLean leading in the race for president general.

Washington, D Continental Congress of the Daughters of the Revolution Donald McLean

Polar Patrol to Patrol Bering Sea with Reindeer Support

The Bear will sail Bering Sea on April 1 under Capt. Tuttie to supply whalers and aid distressed Indiana near Point Barrow. Lient. Berkhoff leads a revenue detachment wintering on Avatcha and has secured reindeer for Alaska use. Reindeer stations exist at Dutch Harbor Binook and Golomin.

Pulehy Sonmame Bering Sea Tuttie Indiana Point Barrow Avatcha Siberian Bkerthoff Dutch Harbor Binook Golomin Yukon D. F. Tealer McCulloch Manni Tear Perry Rush

Seattle's shore boulevard plan blamed as impractical

Officials oppose a proposed 30 year requirement to build an asphalt 12 mile boulevard along the lake shore citing lack of funds and legal issues. The mud filled, seven foot deep waterfront would need rock foundations breakwaters and piles. Critics warn the scheme would stall docks factories and overall Seattle growth.

Beattie Lake Shore Seattle

Fourth lecture on Mohammed and Islam to be held in Trinity crypt

The Rev H H Gowen delivers the fourth lecture of the series in Trinity parish crypt on Tuesday evening February 19 at o clock. Attendance has increased at each lecture and this talk on Mohammed and Islam is expected to draw a large audience, discussing a remarkable man in history.

H. H. Gowen Trinity Parish

Bench Show Prize List for Seattle Event

A Seattle bench show will award many cups and merchandise prizes across April 30 and the 11th 12th and 15th. Special cash prizes include 5 to first in each class with 10 or more entries and 26 to the longest dog string from California and British Columbia. 20 goes to the largest string from Oregon and 15 to the largest from Washington outside King County. Prizes exceed those of previous years.

Seattle California Brit Columbia Oregon King County

A Lady of Quality at Beattle Theater February 22 24

Eugenie Blair and company bring Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett novel as a clever dramatization following The Founders at Beattle theater on February 22 and 24. The production has met success in metropolitan cities and arrives in this city amid anticipation.

Beattle Theater Frances Hodgson Burnett Eugenie Blair Tiomtor

Three Arrests In San Francisco Police Action

Police today arrested Barry this morning on suspicion with Chief Meredith and Detective Powers. A jimmy used for forcing windows was found on him. Fred Smith alias E Dalliger alias Vewell, an ex convict already known to San Francisco police, was arrested by Detectives Powers and Corbett. J B Wood, wanted on larceny charges, was arrested today by Patrolman Ryan.

Barry Meredith Powers John Moore Jimmy Lie Fred Smith E. Dalliger Vewell San Francisco Corbett J. B. Wood Ryan

Suey to Reach Port Townsend Aboard New Freighter Line

The Suey, owned by the Chi nha Mut line, is at Port Townsend and will arrive late this afternoon. She will be the first of Frank Waterhouse Co Ltd new line of 10 000 ton freighters to ply between oce and London via Manila.

Chinha Mut Line Port Townsend Frank Waterhouse Co., Ltd London Manila

Pioneer widow Rebecca Maasdell dies in Kent home

Rebecca A. Maasdell aged 67 died at her residence in Kent yesterday. A pioneer of the White River Valley she leaves a son in law Mrs W F Robb of the city and a sagon is mentioned.

Rebecca A. Maasdell Kent White River Sagon W. F. Robb City

New Dock to Be Built at Bremerton Navy Yard

A timber wharf for ordnance work is planned at Bremerton navy yard with a main stem 16 by 29 feet and a 22 by 9 foot T end. Proposals are due at the Bureau of Yards and Docks in Washington by 1 pm March 2, 1901, with plans available for review at the local chamber of commerce.

H Bremerton Navy Yard Bureau of Yards and Docks Washington, D. C Chamber of Commerce

Building Permits and Senate Appropriation Outlook

Building permits issued include A Kohl 4409 Normen Street for a one story frame cottage and Margaret Hewitt 1628 Twentieth Avenue for another cottage, plus F A Hotsing ton 2026 Fourth Avenue for moving and adding a building, Robb and Whitmore 610 Flat Avenue for indoor improvements, D Tillama 614 Weller Street for a two story lodging house. In Washington Senate action shifts to appropriation bills with expected renewal of night sessions near week end.

A. Kohl Normen Street F. A. Hotsington Fourth Avenue Margaret Hewitt Twentieth Avenue Robb & Whittmore Fliat Avenue D. Tillama Weller Street Washington, D. C Senate

Morris fil attorney ill at Providence hospital

The article notes Will Morris fil attorney and W. H. Morris is very ill at Providence hospital in St. Petersburg. It also mentions American residents here charge M. De Witte, the Russian minister of finance, with an unfair discriminating duty on American iron and steel exports, framing the issue within local sentiment.

W. H. Morris Providence Hospital ST. Petersburg M. de Witte

City Reveres Crusade Against Vice in Open Town Debate

Seattle figures, led by Anti-Saloon League supporters and ministers, push for strict enforcement of liquor laws. Clergy argue lax policing allows dens of vice while officials, led by Mayor Hummel, face calls to marshal officers and close illegal gambling and nickel-in-the-slot machines.

Kansas Lyman FB. Knapp Washington State A. E B. Griffithe Anti-Saloon League Beaumont Spa League W. H. G. Tempio Plymouth Congregational Church Star Hummel George

Roosevelt Goes Coyote Hunting Near Denver

Roosevelt hunted coyotes near Denver ten miles from the city in an early morning outing. He is to be given a public reception tonight and may not depart for the East until Wednesday.

Denver Col Roosevelt Thie

Inauguration Decorations Rise Along The Washington Parade Route

Washington February 18 The city starts on Inaugural preparations with stands along the parade route being erected and bunting appearing. The president's stand will be confined to the area in front of the Capitol.

Washington, D. C Ing Buntir India Sa

Three Trains Collide. Three Die in New York Central Wreck

Amsterdam N Y Feb 18 Three lives were lost and two men badly injured in a freight wreck at Alken on the New York Central railway this morning. The accident featured three trains colliding at the same point almost instantly. The dead are Engineer Sieidenbecker and Fireman Yoren.

Amsterdam Alken New York Central Railway Sieidenbecker Yoren

Mine Horror in Victoria as Union Mine Floods Quell Fire

The city water was diverted to Union Mine to combat a fire. Water rose feet in the shaft, halting conditions until noon. No. 6 shaft opened, the fan reactivated, rescuers reached near the partition but brattice failed. Workers labored in four hour shifts. No. 6 flooded to 40 feet, fires out, rescue teams push to recover missing men.

Brattice O. 6

Olympia News Briefs Pushes Capitol Change

The Jones 41rect primary bill clears committee and heads for reporting. Everett and Tacoma lawmakers plan to block the Thurston County courthouse purchase to aid capital removal. Ulmer proposes an executive council to run state institutions, a move seen as likely unconstitutional. Insane asylum investigators begin visits to Stellacoom and Medical Lake, while a bill to enlarge the supreme court to seven justices is likely to pass.

Olympia Friends of Everett Tacoma Thurston County Senate Ulmer Clallam Board of Audit Stellacoom Medical Inke Judiciary Supreme Court

Two Unfortunates in Custody After Morphine Arrest

BE O Brien and Fred Foerguson were taken into custody by Dr. Alexander De Soto last night. They were fined $100 and sentenced to jail today by Judge George in Gaya for morphine related offenses.

BE. O'Brien Fred Foerguson Alexander de Soto Gaya George

Rummage Sale By St. Marks Ladies Aids Week Long

The Rummage sale by the ladies of St. Mark's church starts Thursday at 14th Second Avenue and runs for one week. A complete department store outfit will be offered with items from a suit of clothes to a fruit jar at very low prices.

St. Mark's Church Second Avenue

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