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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
3
In a period note Col. Guffrey’s well is described as gushing with daily income projections. The text estimates hourly and yearly yields, suggesting significant profits and owner value reaching about $11. The fragmented OCR implies rapid extraction rates and large annual earnings for the well owner.
The city swells with visitors as Col Jim Guffey's geyser remains active at 109 feet height and 16 000 barrels daily. Levee work aims to contain the flow while owners plan embankments to form a distant lake. Dozens of well-boring firms prepare to start. six rigs ready.
Jan 13 Skagway report describes a busy Porcupine rush as miners flood in to stake unrepresented claims despite deep snow and harsh winds. J D Ritchie cites New Year crowds and lack of steamship service hampering traffic from Skagway and Juneau to Haines.
A new company with 4.5 million capital enters to manufacture a milk based substitute for fake eggs. It already produces about 1200 units daily worth 6400 dollars. August Kelment is a major stockholder. Artificial eggs have arrived but other artificial poultry products are not yet available.
Skagway observers report travel to and from the interior will more than double last winter. White Horse officials estimate about 2,000 travelers will pass through before navigation opens. Norman McCauley, who operates road houses to Five Finger, notes a shift to staged travel and a sharp rise in activity over Christmastime.
The fiancé of Queen Wilhelmina refuses consolation, citing a lack of an annuity. The uncertain financial arrangement triggers tension as the engagement faces stress amid financial constraints.
The Walls of New York opened for a week at the Grand Opera House to a large audience. The drama portrays urban life and street creatures in the city and features Nellie Fillmore as a clever comedienne and Emmett in thrilling scenes. Goods were introduced by Roecce & Sims as musical comedians. The engagement runs through Wednesday and Saturday.
The speaker notes many unrepresented claims exist and that those who rushed early will likely secure some claim. He adds that the main effort now is in preparing for a busy season anticipated next year.
Honolulu January 7The territorial government is the custodian of all public property and can sell or transfer it alone. District Attorney Baird said the federal government owned these powers, creating vast responsibilities for territorial courts amid several legal contests. One suit questions the Oahu Railway Co dredging in Honolulu harbor and island ownership disputes stretch back to Kameratpetlin HL. Squatters and land claims threaten territory, with Suke arising from squatters aiding appeals. Mormon Church leader Q Cannon laments the decline of native Hawaiians and blames whites for immorality, urging settlers to take responsibility.
Frank P. Graves president of the state university gave a brief sermon at the First Unitarian Church during the regular Sunday service in the Seattle theater. The subject was The.
Col Thompson's Co presents three nights of grand opera at Seattle venues. "At the White Horse Tavern" at Third Avenue draws packed houses, while "The Waifs of New York" runs at the Grand. "Carmen" and "Il Trovatore" garner praise for voices, acting, scenery, and costumes with notable turns by Minerva Dorrie and Hertha Davis.
The Searchlight at 1205 Second Avenue promises hour long pleasures with varied moving pictures shown daily including nights.
The So ciety for Universal Religion board met in Elkshall Colman block and elected Jacob Furth president John Arthur vice president R F George treasurer and John W Pratt secretary. Rev A W Martin preached to the largest audience on The Origin and Causes of Modern Occultism, citing seven causes led by love of novelty and the deathless desire for knowledge of unseen worlds.
The text notes that science, driven by commercial instinct, has demonstrated the origin and role of casein from ordinary sources, highlighting a blend of practical motive and scientific inquiry.
City leaders and prominent figures meet at the chamber of commerce to discuss aiding Tacoma's bid to relocate the state capitol. Plans consider using parts of City Hall for state offices and housing, relocating the Ferry museum, and securing Wright park by quit claim from Wright estate.
In Youngstown Ohio yesterday a 14 year old boy clashed with Principal George Washington Alloway and a schoolmaster over a chromatic scale dispute. The youth allegedly struck the teacher, injuring the man and breaking teeth, while the principal also sustained facial injuries. a doctor was summoned to treat the injuries.
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