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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1901

Page

2

Attorney General Sheets Probes Threat Letter

An anonymous threat letter aimed at Ohio Attorney General Sheets was received. Police are investigating the bogus saving company allegation and possible involvement by a named persona.

Ween A . O Attorn General Sheets Onio

Notice to Mariners from Boh fast iine

The branch Hydrographic office at Boh fast iine will be glad to for th formation, free of charge desire t, in regard to th e notices to mariners ion, Puget sound, Olympia ho Increased depth in dredged 70, Washington, Umatilla well i At Weasel replaced on station.

Boh Fast Iine Puget Sound Olympia Washington Umatilla Weasel

Capital Fight Is Now On

The meeting of Tacoma business leaders at the chamber of commerce adopted resolutions to secure a lobby to city officials in Otyenota for the capital relocation. Campbell and other prominent businessmen were present as the group pledged to press the capital fight.

Sacoma Chamber of Commerce Otyenota Campbell Tacoma

Editor in Trouble in Deportation Case

The Daily Bullet marine journal editor George Rice faces deportation ordered by General MacArthur, labeled a dangerous incendiary and menace to the military situation.

United States George 2 Rice Daily Bullet Marine Journal of MacArthur

Judge Rules for Mrs Walsh in Fraud Suit Versus Bushell

Judge Tallman rules for defendant Mrs Anna Walsh in a case against John Bushell claiming fraudulent dealing and deceit in a transaction. Walsh sought recover $2,150 in damages.

Petition to council for electric light business gets wide support

The petition to council from W E Stevens S L Shuffieton and others seeks a five year franchise to operate electric lighting in the city. It has been signed by 922 business men and others with 16 more expected. The petition will be presented to the council next Monday night per the proposed ordinance already published in the Star.

W. E. Stevens S. L. Shuffieton Star

Cushman Cushman Cushman military ship construction advice

A U.S. Senator and a Congressman recommend Cushman in Washington discuss whether it is prudent to build battleships. The inquiry aims to determine if navy needs require such construction and how Douglas from Washington relates to the issue.

Washington, D. C Cushman Navy Douglas Washington

Murdered in Philippines Described by Father Letter

North Manchester merchant Harter investigates tragedy in Manila region. His son Oille and two other Americans were attacked by bolo wielders and captured by rebels, then killed by soldiers after torture, according to a letter from the father.

Wabash, Inc Oille Harter H. Harter Manchester Manila Comof Young Hatter

Montreal Fire Paralyzes Trade Wrecks Valuables

A disastrous fire in Montreal destroyed a wade board and much other business property causing a standstill. Total losses are estimated at 2 750 000 with insurance of 2 925 000 carried by 93 British and American companies.

Board of Wade

Bound Over in Court After Incident with Helen Fischer

Morris Mohr was bound over to the papellor court on a charge of criminally ulting Helenk Fischer, a 4 year 1s. Bonds were fixed as a judge announced the decision Mohr fainted and was taken from the courtroom. His wife and six children were present at the hearing.

Morris Mohr Papellor Court Jus Cann Helenk Fischer Mohr

Dies Bravely at His Post on City of Louisville

Detroit Jan 25. Charles Bouthweil night watchman on the steamer City of Louisville died bravely fighting a fire that consumed the vessel in winter quarters. He perished on the burning deck after struggling to suppress the blaze.

Detroit Mich Chas. Bouthweil Louisville

May Hang All Fiends

A Kansas bill proposes death by scaffold for any man guilty of the crime that led to the lynching of Alexander in Leavenworth. Governor Stanley speaks in support. The current law leaves death warrants optional for the governor, with 41 prisoners under death sentence but none has had a warrant signed.

Topeka Kan Alexander Leavenworth Gov Stanley Kansas

Passing of Mrs. McClure

Mrs. Sarah J. McClure died Tuesday afternoon at 452 Royton Avenue from heart failure. An old settler, she moved to Seattle from Willamette Valley, Oregon in 1897 after her son Prof McClure died during government observations for Mt Rainier height. She leaves sons Henry F Horace Walter William Chas FE and daughter Jennie. Funeral will be held Saturday at the family home.

Sarah J. McClure Royton Avenue Pacific Slope Plains McClure Seattle Willamette Valley Prof. McClure Mt. Rainier Henry F Horace Walter A William E Chas, FE Jennie McClure

Wife-Killer Benham Weds Wealthy Indianapolis Bride

Batavia New York reports Benham the former death sentence wife killer has married again. His new bride Ex tela Crum of Indianapolis is said to be worth about 1 million dollars in her own name. The couple reportedly stay at a St Louis hotel amid reports the second Mrs Benham is a widow.

Batavia N. Y

Monster Auction Base Promises Bargains on City Homes

Auction listing from Martin and Fox at 1228 Third Avenue selling lots in Steam Motor Line additions, Eldorado and Dean Hoyt areas, plus several houses near the car line with prices from 275 to 1700. Also promotes acre tracts, ranch lands, and a Seattle area real estate list. Agents J E West and Wedwards and Stone advertise Western property near Green Lake and Fremont two blocks from the car line.

Martin & Fox Third Avenue Joe Martin Steam Motor Line Dean? & Hoyt’s Eldorado Addition J. E. West Washington, Block Sarah B. Yesler Fir Street 4Th Avenue Fast Spruce Street Houghton Green Lake Trnke J. Teachnor New York Block C. P. Stone Fremont Wedwards Stone Hinckley Block Ballard New Yorks Union Menton Jacheoun Etrest Crossing An Wiley Terne Tial Avenue Raat Jefferment Atreet Newet Lote 24Th Avenue Holt Madiaon Avenue Heer Hixiel Practiciny Madison Ih Lathei WEFT

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