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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
4
Fragmentary memo from The Seattle Star showing contact numbers and staff roles. Includes references to editor Chaser and business manager Mazard and notes about mailing address Beattie Washington.
The article extols rapid three year growth of Seattle manufacturing plants. It urges citizens to patronize home industries to boost production, employment, and the city’s rise as a distributing center for goods across the Pacific, Alaska, and abroad including the Orient.
The munificent gift from Andrew Carnegie promises Seattle one of the finest libraries west of Chicago. The thanks of the community go to Mr. Carnegie and to Pitor Piles of the P.I. for presenting the case over telegraph wires, a decisive effort in securing the donation.
In the span of one moon the movement secured no battleship and opened a new library yet aims to continue pushing forward without pause.
Mr. Carnegie insists on ample land for a new library with the old university grounds chosen as the best location. The plan emphasizes preserving space and aligning with the university setting for the project.
Omaha reports negotiations may lead to arrest and conviction of the Cudahy kidnappers. A letter offers to reveal implicated individuals for conditions, with police and Mr. Cudahy receiving the missive. The writer claims knowledge of all involved, including a well known Omaha man under suspicion.
The Highland street committee discussed paving the drive with asphalt. The cost exceeds the assessed valuation of adjoining properties. Residents will petition the legislature for a special relief permit doubling legal expenditure to fund the pavement.
The article outlines the Prince of Wales fortunes from birth, noting an annual income of about 200 000 dollars, a Marlborough House gift at marriage, and ongoing parliamentary support. It highlights a 1889 boost doubling previous grants and a 180 000 dollar yearly special allowance paid quarterly, securing royal finances for his children.
Northwest cattle dealer Mielecher returns from Alaska noting copper wealth and a bright Copper River belt. He reports Valdes with 30 residents and Fort Liscomb nearby, government telegraph work toward Eagle City, and ore shipments from Gladbough and Copper King mines. He cites weather, timbered islands, and hay challenges but says railroads will unlock year round stock raising as grasses promise ample winter forage.
The Dirigo, after striking an iceberg near Doug lan, beached and was found leaking only slightly. She refloated with 30 tons of coal and proceeded to Sitka, skipping passenger service southbound. Capt. Hunter says the ship will be docked only a day or two. New Year observations at Skagway were quiet as patrols fired revolver shots, and the White Pass & Yukon Railroad reported no trains.
The profile portrays Lord Kitchener as a stern yet effective commander. It notes his intolerance for beards among officers and his decisive actions during campaigns such as Omdurman. It credits him with organizational prowess and budget discipline amid challenging obstacles.
A drunken soldier was arrested and jailed as preparations were made. In the prison other troops and civilians spoke of many things while a white soldier listened. Sometime later Kitchener ordered a chief intelligence action based on information nobody could explain. Years afterward it emerged the drunken soldier himself may have caused the event.
The Masons of Dawbon have been granted a dispensation and organized a lodge in the city under auspicious circumstances. A large number of resident Masons reside here and the new lodge begins life with a good membership.
A single wedding in Blkagway by the VU 8th commissioner ended tragically as the bride left with a former admirer hours after the ceremony. She took about $1700, leaving the husband, in a case tagged as a romantic misstep and a form of love at first sight.
商In Dawson the big commercial companies are cutting prices on all commodities to drive smaller dealers out. Merchandise is cheaper than ever before as Akagwey prices may spread before the slaughter ends. The move aims to suppress competition by overwhelming numerous small shops with lower costs.
Chas Bach and Miss Bucher, a man and a woman, were arrested in Milwaukee for a jewelry swindle scheme. They lured women via Germ German ads, became engaged then extorted money and valuables, using fake identities including Marie Vollmer. Police say three more victims identified. the pair had traveled from Chicago.
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of Beattie and San Francisco Railway and Navigation Company to be held at the company offices in Washington on Thursday January 17 1991 at 2 o clock p m. for electing trustees for one year and for amending the bylaws and other business as may properly come before the meeting. R F Guerin Secretary. Dated November 21 1900 Seattle Washington.
Twelve dancing lessons priced at 2.50 with money back if not learned. Private lessons daily at Wilson school in Ranke block Fifth and Pike. Also Pacific Gas Lamp Co advertises move from 1002 First Avenue to 108 Michigan Street selling gas lamps and mantles and supplies.
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