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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1901

Page

2

Seattle Star Publishing Co. notices and post office entry

The Seattle Star records advertising and publication details including postal matter at Seattle Washington. It references filing and post office notices with a focus on second class matter and contact lines for the paper.

Seattle Wash Ang

Seattle Debates Cheaper Gas Power and City Franchise

Residents press Seattle Gas & Electric for cheaper rates and a municipal lighting plant. Samuel Hill’s return to the city fuels talks as officials prepare cost estimates and a potential new city-operated system.

Samuel Hill Se Gas & Electric Co Tar Seattle Samuel HI Seattle Gas & Company Gee Pal Works

Limon Proposes Five Mile River Canal and Harbor Aid

Senator Limon announced an amendment to the rivers and harbors bill seeking appropriation for a 3,000 foot ship canal on the Washington side of the Columbia River and a 9,000 foot canal around Five Mile Rapids plus a submerged section to supply two feet of depth at low water.

Washington, PD Ir Limon Columbia River

Theft of Shunyakelah tale in Overland Monthly

Miss Knapp of Queen Anne Hill, known for folklore writing, contributes an Alaska story titled The ft of Shunyakelah to Overland Monthly. She gathered material during residence in Sitka and while her father served as governor of Alaska. The tale is praised as well written and well worth reading.

Overland Monthly

Kennel Club Elects New Officers and Plans April Show

The Kennel Club met last night electing J as president, W Sharples as vice president, Baxter as secretary, and ft as treasurer. A new committee includes tormieliz and L H Rogers. The group plans an April show with a Portland and Tacoma tie.

J Het W. Sharples Baxter Tormieliz L. H. Rogers Portland Tacoma

Plague in Hong Kong Report Shows Record Mortality

Francie Clark's Hongkong plague report cites 1082 total cases for the year with 95.5 percent mortality. Among deaths 2485 were from 1896 and 1175 from earlier years. present year mortality outpaces all great plague years.

EOMA Francie Clark Hongkong

Interior Secretary backs public land bill for Colville reservation

Secretary Keock argues public lands could support 50,000 people with water access. The public lands committee favors Representative Jones's bill to allow free use in the northern half of the Colville Indian reservation.

W. Ington Secret Keock Interior Hichcock Egypt Committee On Public Lands Reptative Jones Colville Indian Reservation

Moes Nominated President Registrar of Land Office at St Michael

Nominated to be registrar of the land office at St Michael Alaska Moes is named for the post Everett pianos Ramaker Music Co and Gilbert Pianow Ramaker Music appear in the ad line Dont Forget and Dont anchor the Stage Employes Ball at the Armory tonight The text includes piano brands and venue references in a cluttered notice.

Washington, D. C Moes Registrar of Land Office St. Michael Alaska

Memorials of Tuan Chang Urge End to Boxer Movement

The Chinese Universal Gazette prints memorials to the court by Minister Tuan Chang. He argues Boxers threaten national calamity, condemns their leaders, and calls for capital punishment of Boxer chiefs. He speaks as a freed man willing to die for the cause, urging reason over rebellion.

Yokohama Dee Chinese Universal Gazette Tuan Chang Boxere

Opening of the Lincoln House in Seattle Marks Arrival of Social hub

The Lincoln house on Madison Street and Fourth Avenue was opened with a reception and ball hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Moore. The spacious parlors, dancing hall, and court were filled with residents who praised the facility for hosting large social gatherings. The event was well managed and enjoyed by all attendees.

Lincoln House Madison Street Fourth Avenue J. A. Moore Lincoln Seattle

Train rear end collision near Lester injures none

A freight and a passenger train collided one mile from Lester on Thursday afternoon. The passenger train engineer and fireman and the freight brakeman escaped injury. Two rear cars were smashed and there was minor shaking.

Lester Freman

Destruction in Toyama Village Sparks Charitable Hardship

villagers of Toyama devastated by fire struggle for shelter as snow piles up seven feet deep. They rely on charity to survive. the disaster leaves families in desperate need.

Yokohama Ont-Mars Toyama

Four Vying For Chief Of Police Post In City

The civil service commission held a special session to review applicants for the vacant chief of police position. An examination is set for Monday morning and questions will be approved. Candidates listed include Acting Chief Meredith Captain D F Willard Beret Ward and Sergeant W F Laubecher.

Civil Service Commission Meredith D. F. Willard Beret. Ward W. F. Laubecher

Police Notes Seize Suspects in Waterfront Theft Burglary

Andrew Greenback was arrested by Secret fee Agent Beary on a charge of stealing articles of value on the waterfront. A Marcellin, a suspect, was charged with burglary after a Thursday arrest. Peter Hermetic’s residence at 1018 Jackson Street is involved. John McCormick was arrested by Patrolman Holt for meat theft from a re-on board the steamer Vic ten.

Andrew Greenback Secret Beary Water Front A. Marcellin Peter Hermetic Jackson Street John McCormick Holt

Volunteers of America publish annual report and outreach

Capt John Anderson leads an eight page Volunteers of America booklet detailing one year of work. About four old garments were distributed and 666 poor people were fed on Thanksgiving day. Christmas work is noted and the group plans to end street collections soon. Addresses for Ramaker Music Co. appear in the text.

John Anderson The Volunteers of America

Everett's Advantage in New Ore Tariff

A new tariff lowers the rate by £1 per ton on ores from Kootenay and Silocan districts to Everett via the Great Northern. The updated tariff introduces a new routing and will steer a large portion of ore to the Everett smelter rather than other emelters.

Kootenay Silocan British Columbia Everett Great Northern Piverett

Prince of Wales Alters Sandringham Departure Plans

The Prince of Wales will leave Osborne at 1 45 PM instead of today for Sandringham. Princess Louise travels with the prince to Osborne after an unexpected summons from Kensington Palace.

London Prince of Wales Sandringham Ose Louise Osborne Kennington Palace

Reward Offered for Leavenworth Arson Suspects

The Seattle Branch of the International Council of World offers a reward of 59 dollars for each person implicated in the burning of Fred Alexander on Tuesday at Leavenworth Kansas. Copies of the resolution will be sent to Kaneas officials.

Seattle International Council of World Organization of Colored Men Fred Alexander Leavenworth Kaw Kaneas

Western rail chiefs invite trip to Pacific Coast by elite train

Five western railroad presidents invite a grand March tour to the Pacific Coast. The Santa Fe will haul the party to Los Angeles and the train will proceed to San Biaco, Portland, Seattle and Denver via the Southern Pacific Union Pacific Denver Rio Grande and Northwestern lines.

Chicago Commercial Club Pacific Coast West Santa Fe Los Angeles San Biaco Portland Seattle Denver Southern Pacific Union Pacific Rio Grande

Boston Lyric Opera figures establish HQ at Hainter-Grand

Col. W. C. Thompson Sig. Russo and Mme. Collamarini of the Boston Lyric Opera Co. set up headquarters at the Hainter-Grand. The ad also lists Schaeffer pianos Ramaker Music Co 416 Second Avenue and Wheelock pianos Ramaker Music with fur remodeling services offered.

Hn Pianos Ramaker Co Second Avenue Pease Plance — Ramaker Music Co M16 Martin Planet Ramaker Music Co Jewett Pianos—Dramaker Music Co Col. W. C. Thompson Sig. Russo Mme. Collamarini The Boston Lyric Opera Co Hainter-Grand Schaeffer Pianos Wheelock Pianos Red Front Furniture Co Second Avenue South

LAND and house ads flood Seattle in 1901 real estate wave

Wide array of property listings allege auction and sale near Green Lake, Queen Anne and Madison areas. Prominent brokers include CLIRE INVESTMENT COMPANY and FEHREN MARVIN CO offering lots, farms, and houses with terms, mortgage plans, and carline proximity. Legal notices announce an estate administration for Peter McLendon with one-year claims period.

Ion Bale City Madison Tine Sarah B. Yeoler N. W. Cor Mth Spruce Street Houghton Huestis Maple Green Lake Beacon Hill Seattle German-Americaan Investment Co Third Ave Public Diary Brig Street Jones Avenue Salmon Bay Road Ballard Whalley & Eastman Colman Squire Park Clise Investment Company German-American Investment Co Third Avenue Boylston Avenue 17Th Avenue Madison 21St East John Street Rainier Avenue 16Th Avenue Jefferson and Madison Streets FEHREN, MARVIN @& CO Pioneer Building Superior Court OF King County State of Washington McLendon Peter McLindon Burke Building Washington Charles H. Farrell Piles, Conworth & HO Peter McLinton

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