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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
3
San Francisco reports Rio Janeiro wreckage with about a hundred dead, most Chinese. Water near Mile Point blocked by debris as Italian fishermen rescue bodies. Pilot Jordan severely injured, Captain Ward missing. Only three lifeboats launched. about 60 percent of aboard initially saved. Boilers exploded after sinking.
Funeral services for Thos H Bane were held at Bonney Stewart’s funeral parlor at 1 9 o’clock this afternoon under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. Then at Trinity Parish church corner Highth avenue and James street at 2 o’clock. Interment followed at Lakeview cemetery. The deceased was well known in Seattle and the funeral drew a large attendance.
The letter carriers of the state hold their annual convention at the home of Local 78. David Roberts of Tacoma is named president B E Devils of Spokane vice president A J Heaton of Whatcom secretary. They aim to elect a delegate to the national convention in September likely Thomas Reed of the Seattle branch. A banquet is planned at Limese dining room and many carriers and friends are expected.
W H Spinks of Philadelphia, a leading naval draughtsman, arrived in the city and will work under A J Brooks who leads construction of the proposed battleship. Spinks plans to begin within a day or so after resting from his trip at the Rainier Grand.
Cleveland February 22 Henry George Jr a guest of Tom L Johnson announces he may run for president in 1904 as a Democratic candidate. He is a former streetcar magnate and follower of Henry George.
A. Garrigan a brakeman was bound over to the superior court by Police Judge George on a charge of grand larceny. He confessed to stealing a quantity of cigars from a freight car while employed by the Northern Pacific railway.
Cape Town February 22 Gen Metuen has captured the Boer laager near Brakpan with 40 prisoners many wagons and large stock. Torrential rains flood western colonial rivers and may hinder Gen De Wet retreat in the Orange River Colony.
The piece notes the 164th birthday of George Washington and the 29th of W M Russell, manager of the Kaira Avenue theater, with Russell threatening action after learning of Washington. It also mentions Ocean Steamship Co stock drops after an assessment linked to three new ships and a Kennedy case jury reporting a disagreement in New York.
Police rounded up several individuals including Sheehan Hennessy Wilson Colman and Tomer after a joint on King Street was raided by Patrolmen Hevan and Fletcher for smoking opium. Anna Chealer a 19 year old girl connected to the case was taken into custody earlier as the investigation continued.
The president sent in the nomination of Col A Dagnet of the Fourteenth Infantry to be brigadier general of regulars. In Madrid a minister says the ministry will resign on the 27th. Hicks-Reach in London says Boer War cost exceeds 400 million dollars. In Salem Oregon the last ballot for senator shows Corbett 34 Inman 24 Herman 16 and others scattering. session ends tomorrow with no election expected.
Jennie Corsage found guilty of manslaughter in the December murder of her husband after a 12 hour jury deliberation. The trial drew a large crowd from across the county amid interest in the alleged cruelty endured by the victim.
Capt Dorn's battery paraded in blue coats and khaki trousers this morning to honor Washington's Birthday. The unit, awaiting muster into state service, presented a creditable public appearance with an old estate gun. Once the bill to authorize it passes, the battery will join the state service.
Attorney Simon filed a habeas corpus writ for Mrs. Rogers to compel Police Matron Taylor to surrender Fannie Rogers to her mother. The writ is returnable tomorrow. The girl previously ran away from home due to alleged harsh treatment.
Chas Rude will be arraigned before Police Judge George next Thursday on a charge of allowing minors to enter an establishment showing obscene pictures and to play slot machines. His business is located at 206 Second Avenue South.
Police notes report M F Hammond arrested for altering a building without permission and L Tege arrested for leaving his team undriven. Honolulu plans a jute sugar bag factory to replace依 imports, aiming to produce bags locally for sugar shipments.
A. BE. Lorn of Anaconda Montana has asked the police to locate James E B Smith a machinist
Trade was light with few arrivals, quoted at yesterday's levels. Prices for grain, hay, butter, eggs, poultry and livestock listed with modest variations. high quality fruit noted as abundant and desirable.
At a Western Central Labor Union meeting a report noted employers hiring “Japs” by furniture stores. A committee will discuss government longshoremen wage issues with Maj. Ruhlen, aiming to settle by next Wednesday. Reports salute union cohesion across crafts and events including Smoker at A O U W hall and upcoming banquets and anniversaries.
A police relief association ball at the Armory will draw officers in full uniform with a 9 pm grand march led by Sergeant Will Lausbeher and wife. The 12 piece Warner orchestra will accompany the event as over 1,000 tickets are sold, with Chief Meredith on the honorary committee and Matron Emma Taylor to attend.
An extensive shopper guide lists fresh meats and produce with per unit and per case prices. Items include beef, pork, veal, hams, bacon, potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, lettuce, cabbage, peppers, squash, garlic, celery, cabbage, cauliflower, and miscellaneous canned and pickled goods with varied prices across weights and units.
A fragment shows dairy and produce prices for items like tomatoes radishes rhubarb and cheeses from Washington creameries. It also lists Seattle wheat market quotes No 1 club and bluestem, with a call to sell wheat in the Star and refers readers to agencies on page 2.
A 60 cent cut rate per 100 pounds applies to potato shipments from all points east of Dallas including Great Northern lines to Arkansas City Kansas Carthage Missouri via Spokane. Minimum load $6 000 pounds. Valid today February 20 with expiry April 20. Northern Pacific also issued a similar rate via Millings and Burlington from east of Milensburg.
The Lone of the American Revolution will host a reception at the Lipcolmn apartment house tonight for Daughters of the Revolution and visiting members of the society.
The article describes monogamy in ancient Egypt without legal marriage vows, noting wives held rights and obedience from husbands. Women participated in social life, festivals, banquets, and outings, with some serving in priesthoods and overseeing births and funerals.
The passage describes women and daughters bearing heavy work in spinning farming and water collection while men handle heavier tasks. It details public beatings, dungeon confinement, and brutal punishment for crimes of male relatives, with some saying life was preferable to ongoing suffering.
On the Let prox the quartermaster's department will open bids for construction of two 50-ton barges to be used in lightering freight ashore at Port Valdes. Each barge will measure 20 by 40 feet.
A fragment lists fruit prices including lemons at 2.25 per box and limes at 6.00 per case with cooking applies noted. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or event.
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