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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
4
New Heaven Connecticut January 25 A negative says the body of Henry Yale a sophomore lies near the center of this city He had committed suicide by carbolic acids He was 19 and a brother of Professor Yale faculty Overved to have unbalanced
A shoe store run by J A Morrison on the avenue near University was robbed last night. Entry was gained and a number of shoes were taken. Local police investigated and are seeking leads on the suspects.
A state letter carriers meeting is set for February to choose a delegate to the national convention in Chattanooga. The plan includes a ball at the Armory to raise funds, with Seattle Branch No. 7 listing officers and a focus on reducing travel costs. The state association aims to send 12 votes at the national convention, possibly via proxy to save expenses.
In Harmony Lodge Seattle division No 7 Knights of Pythias met Tuesday evening electing Captain Dock Gretieutenant Michael Ke second Lieutenant G Dean and treasurer Geo Crain. The lodge plans consolidation with No 7 at the next convention and vows vigorous efforts to advance activities.
Billiard action draws great interest as Seattle Athletic Club hosts a tournament. Blakistone shines with strong support from Everett Wright and Matheson. Results include Jackson defeating vane, Upper over Up, Blakistone defeating Jackson, Wright beating Everett, and Wright besting Moore. Baker defeats Blakiston while Blakiston falls to Wright.
A group of young men met to organize a new battery of the militia with A J Dorn to command. Dorn indicated strong support from Gov Rogers, Adjutant General, and state leaders who plan to aid. Rawson advocated securing an appropriation this winter. The grill gathering will be Thursday evening as many members are former volunteers.
The Pierce County Businessmen form an association to promote business interests and to run a recruiting bureau in the Tacoma area. Elsewhere entries note unusual incidents, including a patient committed to an asylum, and rumors of legislative actions affecting oyster harvesting and railroad extensions.
Reports from WALLA WALLA, EVERETT, SEDRO-WOOLLEY, TACOMA and other Northwest towns detail a burglary plea in WALLA WALLA, a grip epidemic in NORTHPORT, higher teacher salaries in EVERETT, highway robbery charges bound over in WALLA WALLA, a brakeman injury in SEDRO-WOOLLEY, sane asylum commitments in WALLA WALLA, weapons warrants near NEW WHATCOM, a rail yard derailment in TACOMA, apple destruction by the Fruit Inspector, and British memorial services in Tacoma.
President Clark Beil of the Medical and Legal Aid Society plans an appeal to King Henry VII for Mrs. Maybrick’s release from an English prison. The item mentions a placeholder phrase and garbled text surrounding Ward’s deulating drary and a reference to the Louis Kiedt Special beer engine.
A San Francisco railroad detective notices a trio of seasoned burglars roaming Seattle on First and Second avenues. The men use a signaling code to feed meals then spend the proceeds at a saloon, a pattern the detective says has kept them hopping between Pioneer Square and Yesler Way as they dodge capture.
Sawmill workmen intend to organize and a meeting will be held at Longshoremen's hall corner Hall road avenue and Benton Street at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon for preliminary steps toward permanent organization. A large attendance is expected as a new labor departure. Have a want tell it in the Star. see list of agencies page 2.
Be-Prof. Jas T. Slatfheld of Northwestern University's German department faced strong criticism after a lecture in which he stated that smoking cigarettes comforts a tired brain and that he had benefited from their use. The remarks sparked debate among students and faculty in Chicago.
A moving out sale began Saturday as Rudolph Groa the clothier seeks a new location in a better district. A $250 bonus for finding the site is offered by Mr Gross. Goods remain insured only in the old Holden and Wilson building. urge for relocation continues as stock is sold below cost. Details to appear in Monday’s Star.
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