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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1901
Page
3
The city council approved the McGrosety-Blankner telephone franchise despite the mayoral veto. A contentious vote and ensuing debate centered on challenging the new concession and a proposed investigation into the franchise’s validity.
Death this afternoon overtook P B Callahan a Pelroidman after he turned highwayman at a night saloon hold up. He fled into darkness leaped a high wall and sustained fatal injuries in the fall.
Stella Nelson was arrested last night by Patronm Pfile on a charge of robbing Oscar Johnson of $40 in a saloon on Jefferson street and Bear Third avenue. Jessie Bishop, who associated with Nelson, is believed to have left the city and was recently bound over to the superior court on grand larceny.
A Seattle architect designs a Labor Temple to rise on Pike Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues with labor from various unions funding the lot and building. The four story structure stands 1,000 by 1 feet, priced at around $40,000 with $58 raised by the Western Central union bar subscription.
Astoria reports a wreck believed to be an Europe-bound vessel from British Columbia near the Columbia River mouth. Separately, a boycott by Astoria merchants against the Oregon Railway and Navigation Co extends to its water lines, canceling the Port land to San Francisco steamship service.
Samuel Hill of the Seattle Gas and Electric Co. departed for St. Paul last night to handle important business. He declined to discuss the local gas issue or company plans but said he would return promptly.
In Seattle, Mr. Wing, assayer of the Seattle office, met with Director Roberts and urged Congress to grant a larger appropriation for the Seattle office. He expressed strong desire for the increased funds.
In Montreal on January 22 C. L. Little toppled Louis Cyr the Canadian strong man in four minutes at a Graeco Roman etale exhibition. Little had wagered he would throw Cyr within 20 minutes.
Event reports a convention of the Independent Home Rule party in Honolulu with D Zalan Wealog elected president and Kauila as vice president. Delegates vote on committees and pledge support, noting formal greetings and a pledge to welfare and American solidarity.
The queen declares gratitude for public love and entrusts American citizens as representatives to safeguard Hiawaila’s welfare. She urges steadfastness against temptation and prays for divine blessing. Delegates Wilcox, President McKinley, and Congress receive greetings to be sent to Washington.
Aide entrance question arose in the city council last night but saw no discussion. Police license and revenue committees reported petitions asking that side entrances to saloons be prohibited by law. The police committee recommended referring these petitions to the committee of the whole without debate.
Mary Johnson of Tit Twenty First Avenue suffered burns while attempting to kindle a fire yesterday afternoon. Her clothing ignited and she ran into the open air. Neighbors rushed to help and extinguished the flame. A physician was summoned. she is seventy years old.
The Humane Society has practically won its campaign for a special officer. The city council approved an ordinance to appoint three special policemen to assist in the society's work, with formal action postponed until next Monday night for minor amendments. An ordinance to amend the Seattle & San Francisco Railway & Navigation Co. franchise for tide flat right of way was introduced to permit joint track ownership with the Northern Pacific railway.
A landslide at Krompach Hungary buries 28 houses and results in nine fatalities. Rescue crews and officials coordinate aid as casualties are confirmed. Emergency services assess the area for dangers and search for remaining victims.
George Brooks was yesterday sentenced to TM days in jail and fined $25 by Police Judge George on a charge of petit larceny. He stole a gold locket from Louis Klodt's jewelry store on Second Avenue reported in the Star.
Professor Michael Idversky Puptin of Columbia University says his ocean telephony choke coil, a simple wire wrap around the cable every eighth of a mile, has proven scientific feasibility and aims for commercial use. He reports nearly 400000 in cash and 16000 annually in royalties as the present earnings from the discovery.
Lovers of opera filled the theater as Col Thompson’s company staged Ti Trovatore with Ca lamarini’s Asucena acclaimed and Russo as Manrico praised. Alessandroni impressed as Count de Luna and the staging rivaled Carmen the prior night. Thompson announces a Carmen repeat tonight and Dot Thompson’s city engagement ends.
We Will Try to Make Up in Industry, good merchandise with absolute accuracy and reasonableness. Florida Water and related products named. Includes Packer's Tar Soap and various regalia. New perfumed soaps offered with regular pricing and Florida Water kits advertised.
The crate excellent and there is no coarseness in the play. Minerva Dorr is a pretty actress and displays much finished art. This is to be the last visit in this city of the company. Managers Russell & Drew offer an extra matinee this week. Grand Opera House presents The Waifa of New York with Irish songs and specialties. Regular matinees remain scheduled.
A brief note on showings at 1296 Second Avenue features new film selections this week chosen by the Search. The program emphasizes popular entertainment and accessible cinema for local audiences.
The Seattle Athletic Club holds a routine election on Jon 28 with polls from 1 am to 1 pm. No competition exists as officers are already chosen, and seven directors will be elected to two year terms including Poster, Haller, MacCutlock, Goldsmith, Ditting, Frederick, and Prevaton.
An early January afternoon paper announces in billboard type that a party of Eastern capitalists would arrive by steamer and immediately arrange the opening of the Denny hotel.
Judge J. Penson and George F. Aust form a law partnership with offices at 22 Hoyleton block to transact general legal business in the city.
RK Th Miller the new general freight agent of the O R N is in the city today. He says freight traffic on the line is increasing and will likely require adding several men to the local office soon. Readers with employment asks should use the Star listings on page 2.
A special meeting of the Carpenters' Union is scheduled for tonight at Acme Business College hall located at Second and Pike. Secretary W. C. FL Randolph will oversee the session as it covers important union business.
Washington DPD C. Jan 22 Senate and House conferees hasten work on the army bill with strong indication the House will accept the Senate amendment and report the measure for final passage this afternoon.
Moran Tiros, Co. begins extension work to add a new mold loft and machine shops as part of an enlarged plant to assemble a battleship. The project also frees space by relocating departments and allows for a larger foundry, with final plans pending Robert Moran’s return from Washington.
A naval design plan uses on floor outlines of the battleship to guide wooden molds and parts creation. Steel plates are shaped by molds, allowing assembly like a giant puzzle. The naval board suggests raising the price limit to 3,450,000 to reflect higher costs in current contracts. Moran Bron Co and Beattie citizens may pay a $200,000 government bonus with this contract, though future costs may alter.
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