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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1901

Page

4

Benefit of Quo Vadis at Third Avenue theater falls short of hopes

Generous support from Messrs Russell and Drew plus their company yielded a successful artistic show but a small audience led to net receipts under 30 dollars. Cast and crew volunteered, the Musicians Union delayed, and the theater provided space and lights, with Madame Sebell donating vocal services.

Messrs, Russell & Drew Third Avenue Theater Pany Sirona Mesare, Russell & Drew Madame Sebell

Daylight Robbery Strikes Everett Store in Broad Daylight

In Everett January 4 a bold daytime robbery hit the Anderson Drygoods Co. in the Tower block. Thieves gained entry by rear means and escaped with swag while a negro porter at White's barber shop alerted police, triggering a lengthy chase leading to captures.

Everett Anderson Drygoods Co Ae A

Telegraphic Briefs From The Newswire

A stream of terse items notes events and claims: Lieut. Geo H Barber Paymaster details shipper’s remains. Cadet Edward N Johnson tops West Point class. Eldridge Williams jailed under alias in Montana confesses Boswell murder. Mary Anthony fights taxation without voting rights. Richardson murder case advances with revolver now traced to John Lemon of Savannah.

Edward N. Johnson Oregon West Point Richardson Sone John Lemon Savannah Lemons

Ballard drug clerk in critical condition from ptomaine poisoning

Stillman, a drug clerk employed at Ballard Pharmacy on Ballard Avenue, lies in critical condition at his home after eating canned meats and salads at an entertainment. Attending physicians Dru, Adams, Bridenstine and Pierrot report late last night he was in a fair way to recover.

Stillman Ballard Pharmacy Ballard Avenue Dru Adams Bridenstine Pierrot

Notable Guests Register at Seattle Hotels Across Town

The record lists numerous travelers and locals staying in Seattle venues including Hotel Corridors guest L L imonds of San Francisco, Eric Hamilton the Tolt farmer, PB. Roberts of Valdez Alaska, Dr W G Tucker of Tacoma, a Skagway merchant, George Smith of Anacortes, H F Schmidt canneryman of Anacortes, Senator F H Clapp of Port Shima, MeApton mining man of Index, C A Holst shingle merchant of New Whatcom, L B Hastings customs collector of Port Townsend, and Beattie associated attorney among others. The entries show a busy transient scene with officials and merchants visiting Seattle.

L. L Imonds San Francisco Seattle Eric Hamilton Diller PB. Roberts Valdez Alaska Butler W. G. Tucker Tacoma Skagway George Smith Anacortes H. F. Schmidt Stevenstate F. H. Clapp Port Shima Piemas MeApton C. A. Holst New Whatcom Stevens L. B. Hastings Port Townsend Beattie I. EB

Notable Visitors Gather at Seattle Hotels

A string of prominent travelers from Tacoma New Westminster and San Francisco check into Seattle hotels. Perkins newspaper man from Tacoma registers at the ler Grand. Groavenor of a Tilack Pa mond Coal Co. stays at the Nor Paulson in Laner. Rand from New Westminster at a teak road. Rue lumberman from Maple Valley heads to New England. G E n, lumberman from Wilkewan, at Seattle Roberts. Jar steamship owner from Ban Francisco at Rainier Grand. Raskin Everett resident at Rainier Grand.

New England Ge. N Ney Wilkewan Hia Seattle Roberts Jar Ban Francisco Isa Rainier-Grand Raskin Benet Everett

Free denl at Everett postponed to Ven 1

Yakima county physicians organized a medical society. December entries filed at Walla Walla land office. A big water wheel for Walla Walla Power & Gas Co arrived, wheel over 10 tons. Tecoma Poultry exhibition 560 birds entered, closing Saturday. A steamer Discovery incident and a boy’s drowning hero story drew attention. Scarborough and Douglas public dispute led to note for 1.7 signed under arrest. Spring Valley Water Co directors elected Port Townsend. plans to issue 140000 bonds for improvements including conveying water from Le Valley.

Spring Valley Water Co Port Townsend James Carrol John J. Carrell J. Bings John Schile J. A. Kahnbert C. Hill HH. L. Tithals Lee Valley

December Weather in Geattle Report

The December weather for Geattle shows three clear days, six party cloudy and 22 cloudy. Mean temperature 4 degrees with a 42 degree high on the 5th and a 7 degree low on the 7th. The 12th brought a 12 degree daily range, the 3rd the smallest range, and 2 inches of rain fell on the 20th for a total monthly precipitation of 72 inches.

Geattle

Funeral of W. W. Gates Held by Marine Engineers

Funeral services for W. W. Gates were held at 2 PM from Benney and Stewart's parlors under the auspices of the Marine Engineers Benevolent Association. The funeral was largely attended with interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.

W. W. Gates Benney & Stewart’s Pariors R Ules Marine Engineers’ Benevolent Association

Funeral services for three individuals held today

The funeral for Lena Pyen took place from the family residence at 1101 King Street at 2 PM. K Chinn had services at Butterworth's chapel at 2 PM. Mrs Ethie Kehoe's funeral was from the Church of Our Lady of Good Help at 6 AM and interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.

Lena Pyen King Street K. Chinn Butterworth’s Ethie Kehoe Church of Our Lady of Good Help Calvary Cemetery

Steamer Rosalie Crewman Arrested in Altercation

Jacob Miller a Rosalie crew member was arrested by Police Officer Kent on a charge of assault and battery after a dispute over freeing the hawser line from the dock. He was released on $20 bail. The complainant went aboard to pursue the arrest but departed. It is believed the witness did not intend to prosecute.

Jacob Miller Rosalie Kent Miller

Stevedores Strike Snaps Shipping in Havana

Havana reports a massive stevedores strike paralyzing port activity with nearly all loading and unloading halted. The disruption affects cargo handling operations and delays in the harbor, while local reports note limited port movements and ongoing labor action.

Havana

Missing Persons Queries Flood Chief of Police

Chief Meredith has received many inquiries about missing persons over the past week. Names include B. Long of Peoria seeking George H. Long, Mrs Brockway of Alsace Mich locating H Freeman, P Cunningham of St Paul seeking his brother David, Weber of Ogden seeking George Brefeen, Mrs Osborn of Portland locating her husband Omer Roe, and others from Nelson B C and Berlin Germany. Police report a round up with about three prisoners and criticism of the board of public works for not providing temporary sanitary steps.

Meredith Hel B. Long Peoria Fil Geo. H. Long EB Brockway Alsabie Mich H. Freeman Mas Ls Oo P. Cunningham 8. Paul, Mins Joseph Weber Ogden Utah Geo. Brefeen Osborn Portland, Or Omer Ro Walter K W. Hanwagten Nelson, B. C Manvet & Bittencourt Gustave Edward Kiingeporn Geo, Bratth Join Connelly Philbrick Ken Jallor Corbett Board of Public Works Condi

Police Round-Up Net 19 Suspects in City

A morning roundup by Patrolmen Freeman Hubbard and Chipman housed 19 men deemed highwaymen and burglars in the headquarters receiving cell. Chief Meredith says the detainees have bad records. each faces a vagrancy charge and will have a hearing before Police Judge Cann this afternoon. Later, George Hart and Thomas Powers were arrested. Hart had been released earlier but was found to remain in the city and sent to serve time in the chain gang.

Freeman Hubbard Chipman Meredith Cann Wappensatrin George Hart Thomas Powers Hart Eredith

Want to Be Doctors Applicants Examined by Board

Fifty eight candidates sought to practice medicine in Waaehi. Six women among them after two days of rigorous testing by nine board members. Fourteen subjects covered. Exams held at the old University Inw vennce on Earth Avenue. next session set for Spokane on July 2.

Waaehi Board of Medics Old University Earth Avenue Spokane

New City Ambulance in Construction Ready by March

The city’s new ambulance is under construction and expected to be ready for service by early March. The report notes progress and the plan to station the vehicle at a designated location for dispatch.

Portland

Washington to exhibit forestry and game at fair

Gov. Rogers has received an invitation from Jar. HM. Eckels of Chicago to join Washington in exhibiting forestry and game at the International Forest Fish & Game association show in Olympia. The matter is referred to Fish Commissioner LAttic, with probable representation from Washington.

Olympia Rogers HM. Eckels Chicace State of Washington International Forest, Fish & Game Association Lattic Washington

Ocium Smokers Fined in Arlington Hearing

Arlington January 4 The hearing for the two men and two women arrested New Year’s morning for smoking and operating on a yoney motor in Arlington was held before Justice Shoe last night. They were fined and costs.

Arlington

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