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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
3
A letter to the editor requests support for a new library building. The writer argues libraries provide shelter and learning, noting many city residents cannot afford books and urging action to fund and plan a modern facility as a community monument.
A fragmented note suggests Chinese in the United States are regarded as friendly. It mentions missionary Sued within the trey people on boxers and references ghoul effort at ports.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a divorce related matter and a welfare topic linked to a person named Gustave Jackson and a round of action by a tender. It references parental welfare concerns and unspecified parties.
The Pope fixes a new limit by extending the year six months to secure a treasury. The note mentions a 1990 foot cup to Viancy who contributed. Totals cited reach $3,500,000 across all sources.
The text notes that in a recent year 16 49 tastiamental fled with the county auditor and that during 1899 there were 115h filed. The fragmentary wording limits precise interpretation of the figures and entities involved.
Montreal reports a growing freedom movement in Canada with an "Independence Club" formed and members seen on streets wearing buttons advocating independence. The text notes a desire for Canada to cut loose from Britain as a major trend.
A fire at 7 this morning in the Tenderloin district damaged a restaurant with nominal loss. Responding to call No. 2 at the corner of Fire Avenue and Jefferson Street, no injuries occurred. Chief Cook’s rig was found tied three blocks from the firebox. he had wandered away during the investigation.
In Missouri the legislature opened with no business planned as members were sworn in. Nebraska canvassed results with Republicans set to name state officers. a mixed senatorial scene spawned rumors of a Quay ally coalition. Pennsylvania’s Quay showed optimism ahead of the January 15 final vote amid anti Quay chatter.
J. W. Draper traveling passenger agent of the sperting test in the eit Spending H tours cars via Port Orchard with T Goward manager of the Columbia Electric railway and Spert Spertin on the same trip to San Francisco. A. W. Chanels new soliciting front of the Burlington Candin formperte formerly held a similar post with the Oregon Short Line.
Sheriff A. T. Van de Venter this morning single handedly captured a thief on a principal city street. He was on the corner of First Ave in Columbia at about 11 o'clock calmly watching pedestrians.
Pamendt gs aimehwe Jewelry fire hvenue damaged Albert Hansen, the largest jewelry house in the Northweast, with officials assessing losses and investigating the blaze.
An incident unfolds with J. J. Whitter accused of stealing a blanket from a woman at her residence. Police are involved as the suspect resists detention and is taken into custody after an officer intervenes. The account references a tense confrontation at a local address.
Report from Chadron Nebraska indicates a man was taken to a hospital after an undefined encounter. Police are testing evidence and reviewing nearby events as investigations proceed.
War rants were sworn out today for Mrs. Ann Maria Rathburn widow of William Rathbun and John F Hart a brakeman. The woman is charged with adultery alleging an intimate relationship with Hart for years ending four months ago. A coroner's jury verdict cites this affair as the motive for poisoning Rathbun.
A list of subscriptions from multiple individuals and companies including J eae, L Crawford & Bailey, William Suth, Bam Ros enberg, Stewart Holmes, Brown & Co, and the Denny Blaine Company among others. The Heinrich Bros Brewing Co contributed 1600 and overall subscriptions exceeded the previous total, with a special committee of three appointed to contact property owners.
An eastern Cape Boer commando reaches Regiahones south of Middleburg and marks territory by burning farms and cutting telegraph lines. In London stock market saw another wave of declines linked to disaster. A New Orleans rail wreck left multiple injuries near a town. In Cowes Lord Roberts met the queen in private audience reflecting war strains.
Three second hand upright pianos and eight second hand organs offered in exchange during the holiday sale at RaMATCER Co. on Avenue. Prices are listed for immediate purchase.
One of the most important lawsuits of the new century sits in New York City. It tests the will of the late Daniel Weather and involves vast sums and many hospital and charitable bequests. A jury trial is demanded to decide contested vesting rights.
Dr A R Long a dentist stood before Judge Cann on a charge of practicing dentistry without a license. The judge has upheld his decision.
Max Ragley a Second is on trial before Police Judge Cann this afternoon on a charge of selling liquor without a license. Congress reconvenes tomorrow with Hawley to push the army reorganization bill in the Senate, while the House schedules the river and bar bill and possible reapportionments.
Detective Sergeant McLaughlin found a gas pipe dynamite bomb in a niche of the La Salle Street tunnel near the Chicago River. A discharged employee of the North Cable Car Co. is suspected of placing the device to cause great loss. Steamer Charles Nelson, Captain Anderson, sailed for Honolulu at 2 this morning with papers and freight.
Albany dispatch reports the New York legislature meeting at 11 o'clock to organize. Gov Odeli as regional party reform is criticized for illiberal police troubles and divided responsibility, but vice regulation is urged as unavoidable. Also mentions a Business Men's Lunch event near Hotel Reattle.
Dr Annie Russell weighs opinions on affection and kissing noting no pressing crusade and no clear demoralization from occasional kissing among relatives or close associates. She avoids a firm stance on abolishing mating or disapproval and says more thought is needed.
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