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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1901

Page

3

Pardoned girl Anne Walden returns home in Almedia

Anne Walden, pardoned by Gov Roosevelt just before leaving office after serving 10 years of a life sentence for murder, arrives with her father Philip Graham. The homecoming draws a joyful crowd as her mother greets her at the doorway and family embrace amid a jubilant scene with neighbors watching.

Almedia Phil Anne Walden Gov. Roosevelt Annie Reseves Philip Graham New York

Honesty Its Own Reward In The Bartlett Spring Incident

Porter William Spaulding refused a reward when he returned a wallet with 1500 dollars to its Seattle owner M M Teater. Teater dropped the wallet at a Golden Gate Avenue saloon. a bystander recovered it and boasted about the find while Spaulding received no thanks.

Wm. Spauiding Bartlett Spring M. M. Teater Rich Sta Seattle Golden Gate Avenue Teate Spaulding

Lord Wolseley to Visit Vancouver as Guest of Sir Charles Tupper

Lord Wolseley, late commander in chief of the fish army, will soon visit Vancouver as the guest of Sir Charles Tupper, who has bought a residence there and will make Vancouver his future home.

Victoria B. G Lord Wolseley The Fish Army Vancouver Charlies Tupper Tty

Cigar Filled with Explosive Destroys Stove in Tamaqua

In Tamaqua on January 19, David Miller, a West Penn farmer, received a cigar eight inches long that his wife feared could be dangerous. She burned it to be safe, triggering a loud explosion that wrecked the stove’s top. Authorities have no leads on the unknown sender.

Tamaqua Phil David Miller West Penn Fle Miller Miller

Peg Leg Swap Leads to Larceny Case at Ebensburg

In Johnston Pennsylvania a court heard a humorous dispute between Geo Reed and Sadie Baldwin over trading peg legs after an accident. Baldwin sued to recover her lost artificial limb. Reed pleaded guilty to larceny by bailee, paid costs, and returned the leg.

Reed

New York Couple Vanish After Hidden Romance

George Emmons Wentworth and Miss Marie Laulen Ackerman disappeared from their home in New York. Ackerman, 23, daughter of the late George Ackerman, and Wentworth, 34, a Williams College and Columbia Law School graduate, left a note saying they would build a new life abroad. A letter to relatives revealed they had married and planned to start anew in another country, asking forgiveness.

New York George Emmons Wentworth Marie Laulen Ackerman Wentworth Miss Ackerman George Ackerman Tenth National Bank W. K. Ackerman Illlinois Central Railroad Co Chas. C. Ackerman Plasa Bank Normal Missie Wells Bessie Misa Jennie Wells Geo. Emmone Wentworth Jennie Wells Amsterdam Avenue Williams College Columbia Law School Lou

Tragic Well Jump Ends Life Of Eva Clark In Milford

Eva Clark 23 took her life by leaping into a ten foot deep well after telling her father Mason Clark a blind man an urgent goodbye. The incident occurred in Milford Connecticut as the man searched the yard following her escape. Ill health and despondency were given as factors in the tragedy.

Milford Conn Eva Clark Mason Clark Miss Clark

Burns couple multiple births six children in three and a half years

Mr and Mrs Apperson of Burns Wyoming welcome six children born in three and a half years. The eldest is two and a half, followed by twins and recently triplets. Each triplet weighs four and a half pounds and is healthy, while Mrs Apperson is herself a twin, her mother having twins three times.

Owl Colo Mra. Apperson Burns Wyo Ts. Apperson

Cohn & Cohn Move Ship Channery to New Block

Cohn and Cohn relocate their ship channery department to the new L L Smith block at the corner of Jackson Street and First Avenue South. The Junk department remains at the entrance to Yesler Dock.

Cohn & Cohn Channery Department Ll. C. Smith Jackson Street First Avenue South Junk Department Yesler Dock

Will Visit This City Seattle Invites Two Ohio Reps

Representative Theodore EB Burton of Ohio and Representative George E Foss accept Seattle chamber invitation to view Lake Washington canal plans after Congress adjourns. Burton chairs the rivers and harbors committee and may lead a 17 member delegation. Foss heads the naval affairs committee and supports naval station interests.

Theodore EB. Burton Ohio George E. Foss Chamber of Commerce Seattle Congress Burton House Committee On Lake Washington The Sound Committee On Rivers and Harbors Foss House Committee On Naval Affairs Naval Station

Congressman Burton Eyes Pacific Coast Visit Post Congress

The letter exchange shows Mr Burton accepting a city chamber of commerce invitation and planning a visit to the Pacific coast after congress adjourns likely in May or June. He expresses gratitude and hopes the whole committee can accompany him and to see the city and other localities on the coast.

Burton Dee Chamber of Commerce Congress Pacific Coast

Fire crews respond to Queen Anne and John street blaze

Early morning fire call to a residence at the corner of Queen Anne avenue and John street caused only nominal damage. The department quickly extinguished the flames with no injuries reported.

Queen Anne Avenue John Street

Snow Trouble Across Rail Lines In South

The article notes southern railroads face heavy snow disruption while northwest transcontinentals report minimal trouble. Canadian Pacific official Mr Penn says southern tracks near Colorado elevations hinder clearance and many lines run at 5000 feet or higher, with Dville railways cited as unusually high.

Canadian Pacific Colorado Mr. Penn Dvile

Bank Clearances Posted at Local Clearing House

Public posting shows clearings 343.80 and balances 108,608 63 with figures 15 20 sesecess listed. No further context or names provided.

Cincinnati Baengerfest event canceled amid public agitation

Cincinnati morning paper reports the Jeffries Thurtin Meht will not take place here. Baengerfest directors' subcommittee agrees not to ask the mayor, citing public pressure. Board meets, seeks legal advice, Krady’s rep has given up, signaling no feat.

Cincinnati Baengerfest O Lanne Krady

Four men arrested in Magajoon for attempting laborer robbery

Four men were arrested by Patrolmen Mub bard and Freeman in Magajoon on the charge of attempting to rob a laborer who was under the influence of liquor.

Mubbard Freeman

Robbery at Sixth Avenue and Olive Street

T Owsley was held up near the corner of Sixth Avenue and Olive Street that night and robbed of 96 dollars in silver and a gold watch. Diamond Ice is the best, it costs no more than the cheapest. Tel. Matin 1008.

Dunne People’s Gas Light & Coke Co Hyde Park T. Owsley Sixth Avenue Olive Street Matin

Bargain Inventory of Warm Undergarments and Accessories

A lengthy description lists child and adult fleece undergarments in multiple sizes, including boys and girls union suits, ladies fleece-lined sets, and heavy fleece options. It covers vests, pants, union suits, and several outer items like umbrellas, jackets, capes, and eiderdown coats with varied sale prices and discounted lines.

Crescent Baking Powder Praised by Local Restaurateurs

Restaurateurs claim Crescent Baking Powder offers superior healthful results and reliable leavening. They note months to years of usage across venues like Olympus Cafe and German Bakery, praising its uniform performance and lower price.

Cloth prices and colors listed for yardage

OCR reads clothing fabric prices with color options and per yard rates. Mentions Silesian brown tan black white pink and canvas finishing. Also lists quality Crinolene per yard and other fabric names with miscellaneous figures.

Equality Silesian

Incomplete Textile Sale Listings With Varied Prices

Readable fragments show prices for S-inch black cashmere at a yard and several patterns in navy red and black. Included are children’s ribbed socks and cashmere hose with assorted sizes and pairs, plus woolens and lined hosiery for ladies.

Price Sy Lee Athe Seamilean Hiack Tn Bac Wai

Unclear catalog item list with clothing notions and notions

Fragmentary catalog entry lists crochet cotton sponges buttons envelopes wool skirt hooks and eyes and dress button quality items. Mentions dress buttons priced 26 cents and hose supporters with unclear pricing.

Fiona Cat

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