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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
4
Reported clash between carpenters and the Builders and Traders Exchange at a session of the latter’s group. Officials deny a large carpenters’ strike and say workers may return only if contractors agree to terms.
Clarence Preston discovered an open front window at 1522 Thirty-arth avenue around 1 O'clock. He entered and encountered a male intruder in the kitchen who fled through the back door, leaving no trace of what was taken. The incident suggests the intruder had been inside only briefly.
A legislative committee voted to recommend repealing the state grain law and keep the grain inspector's office. Western Washington farmers and shippers urged the change as the administration and its act move through the House with Representative support.
T Smith a laborer filed a claim against J P Mall and the city seeking 15080 dollars for damages alleged to have arisen on November 3 180 while involved in the Cedar Water system construction project.
The Bal club basketball team defeated the Seattle YMCA last night in a rematch that sets up a third game for the championship. The same Bal team had beaten the YMCA a week earlier, confirming a decisive showdown soon.
In Ogee, I T, on January 24, Joseph and Etomake Talke, full members of the Snake band, were arrested at Brush Hill after being found heavily armed. They reportedly intend vengeance on White men in the Creek Nation.
The body of Yeihachi Yakota, a 19 year old laborer, was received in the city after a fatal incident near Edmonds late yesterday. Butterworth & Son reported the death.
George T. Forrest of the Compo Company Minneapolis negotiates with a steamship firm for a composition shipment to Alaska. Boards are pine covered with iron like paper and claimed to be absolutely proof against elements. If Alaska demand suffices the factory may move to Seattle. The company employs 206.
The Port will depart for Tacoma then be dismantled as soon as the Athenian completes work, with another labor shipment bound for Tacoma.
Senator Perkins and Capt. Humphreys of San Francisco formally invited President McKinley to the Knights Templars banquet in San Francisco in May. The invitation is described as engraved on a gold plate with a central cross and a large diamond.
City records show George Cenana's bond for the improvement of Eighteenth Avenue filed with the city clerk. Milk Inspector M. L. Woodcock, working without assistants, patrols for evasion and pushes to uncover violations despite difficulties.
A woman describes buying a Palmer House unit for 2100 dollars with two thirds labeled goodwill. She alleges the defendant told her to keep silent about the sale to avoid agents raising rent, and now the house is slated for demolition.
Citizens see picture of Gov. Brady described as ap ted in the morning edition. The Star notes a photo-engraving from the paper and questions whether the governor will file a $10,600 libel suit. decision pending.
A jury acquitted John Rossi and co defendants in the Nov 4 burglary of S S Jacobson 12 First Avenue. Softly and George son were tried. Softly had been convicted earlier but the group was found not guilty. The clerk’s misread caused a brief dramatic moment in court.
The Frank Rager murder trial was continued until 9 30 tomorrow due to jury member D M Taylor sudden vertigo attack. Taylor was taken ill at the Occidental hotel last night and is improving today, with attendance expected tomorrow morning.
Representative Rohenha introduced in the house a bill to reduce the maximum freight rate from 44.25 to 10.0. The proposal targets lower shipping costs for commerce and seeks quick action in Olympia.
The Dirigo steamer of Alaskan Steamship Co under Captain Hunter is due in Seattle on Saturday. Pengween commanded by Captain Griffith sails from Liverpool toward Tacoma and is due later this week. Jeanie of Pacific Steam Whaling Co under Captain Mason arrived in San Francisco from Seattle. Santa Ana of British American line left San Francisco yesterday to replace Centennial for Seattle. Gardner City loaded lumber at Stimson mill and arrived at noon. Mainlander completed first Vancouver trip from Northern Pacific dock. Caithness loading lumber at Everett for the Orient after coming to Puget Sound from Shanghai and Taku.
A jury in Judge George's court awarded G. Guy $99 and costs after Eaty & Son sued over wooden rails shipped for an Alaska sale. Guy refused delivery when not timely and the suit lingered in court for months. The session also heard Morria Mohr’s criminal assault case against 14 year old Helena Fisher in Justice Cann's court.
The Marine Exchange reports advices from San Francisco that insurance on all vessels heading to Alaska this season will be increased due to heavy disasters this season. A special rate will be decided between May and October inclusive by the underwriters.
Olympia January 24 The house committee on privileges and elections recommends dropping the contention over the Seventh district representative seat and allowing RE Durham to retain his seat. Captain A J Edwards aged 74 died at Seattle General Hospital today with funeral arrangements pending tomorrow.
The Northwest Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church found Rev. Dr. A Starr not guilty in a closed session. Starr had been convicted by the Oregon conference for conduct unbecoming a minister of the Gospel involving a congregant woman. The Oregon conviction was reversed 12 to 3 with ballots blank. J W Hansen fined $1 and costs for speeding yesterday afternoon.
Fragmented OCR reads as a shelf list for personal care items including borated talcum Violet Cream Rose Water Glycerine and Violet Cologne with irregular spellings and pricing hints. The passage lacks a cohesive news event, focusing on product names and quantities.
A partially opened public library suffered late night damage with burned volumes left behind. Police warn the incident could lead to stricter hours. In Pensacola, Lt. Taylor of the revenue launch Penrose drowned at the scene in an apparent accident.
An Enaat advertised beauty doctor offers treatments for wrinkles freckles baldness and dandruff. Claims Salt rheum cure and corn bunion ingrowing nails. Address listed as 719 Third avenue room 4 corner Columbia.
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