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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1901

Page

4

Seattle Law and Order League forms with citizen rally

Over 500 Seattle residents gathered at First M E church last night to inaugurate the Seattle Law and Order League. A committee led by G F Cotterill and others drafted resolutions pledging to enforce law and oppose saloon influence. The group endorsed fundraising and broad citizen participation to back the Anti Saloon movement and improve enforcement by authorities.

Seattle Firet M. BE Seattle Law and Order League G. F .Cetterill A. Allen MH. Beaument T. &. Lippy M. L. Siner Judgne Richard Winger J. W. Brew J. A. Cathcert Corwin S Elitiaens Beattie Thie H. L Eid Ox Po Eweed Mos Grant Acela On Mr. Weed Peth Anti-Saloon League Dorn

Valdez Consideres Move Toward Swanyport for New Town

Valdez residents discuss a proposed government trail from the Lowe River through Copper River basin to a new town site. Swanyport, five miles down the bay, emerges as the most feasible harbor with Alaska Commercial Co facilities. The plan hinges on securing a safe anchorage and potential Congress action to set back a government reserve.

Walter Lowe River Tate Copper River Tole Valdez Phil Blumhaur Swanyport Alaska Commercial Co Bertha Swanport Valdes

Humble Beginnings of a Commissioned Officer

The passage notes that Setepeon, of very humble origin, gained social refinement and status solely by being allowed to enter service as a commissioned officer.

MarinE news brief on ships and port operations

The Humboldt called for Briagway Inet night with a fair passenger list. The former transport Port Stevens is toading lumber at Port Matelel for Australia. The former whale-back Almond Branch lies on a sand-bar at Portland and may remain until June. The quartermaster's department advertises coal bids for 190 pound packs to Alaska posts. HM M Thornton, longtime chief engineer on the Sarah M Renton, resigns to enter ship chandler business.

Port Stevens Port Matelel Australia Portland Ashe HM. M. Thornton Sarah M Renton Port Blakeley Wil Busi Nea

Arrests Link to Child Held in City Jail

A one year old girl Haste Cornell was taken into protective custody after a Sunday incident at Third Avenue house. Marie Price was also arrested and remains in custody, while the child is placed with her parents in the city jail facility.

Haste Cornell Third Avenue Marie Price Etll

Whiskey Men Advertised and Carrie Nation Editorials

Mrs. Carrie Nation led a Peoria Journal column with editorials on the "Raneas" while a whiskey firm ran a full page advertisement. Nation criticized the editorials but there were no riots or wrecks reported during the airing.

Phobia Carrie Nation Peoria Journal Raneas Nquor Canceres Mre Nation

Rumors of Boer Surrender Terms Circulate in London

In London on February 8 rumors spread that General Botha and Lord Kitchener met to discuss surrender terms for the Boers. An armistice was granted to allow the Boer leader and his lieutenants to review possible terms.

London Botha Lord Kitchener Bie Leutenantas

McKensie Receiver Seeks Writ of Certiorari

Washington Feb. Bee reports counsel for Alexander McKensie the named receiver was sentenced to a year in jail for contempt of the federal circuit court. He has asked leave to file a motion for writ of certiorari and benefit. A decision on the request will be rendered Tuesday. The latest running watch is the Leute Riedt Special. 824 Recend.

Washington, D. C Alexander McKensie Federal Circuit

M C A ROTES Meeting in Seattle Tonight

Members of the Seattle M C A are invited to a social gathering tonight to enjoy themselves and to become better acquainted with fellow members.

Seattle

Shielding Hanna sparks House confrontation in Washington

In Washington February 27 a heated House session features Grosvenor alleging a speech withheld from the Congressional Record and printed by the public printing office. He accuses a senator of election influence while denouncing Navy praise and credit given to distant officers.

Washington PD. C Groseman Lents House Public Printing Office Congressional Aker 16 Grosvenor Hanne Senate Nting Sehley Berry Admir

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