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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1901

Page

2

Seattle Star Publication Masthead and Address Listing

The Seattle Star advertises daily distribution with business and editorial offices at Third Avenue, Temple Court and A B Express Building. It notes a subscription rate of six cents weekly or twenty five cents monthly and lists telephone numbers for departments.

Third Avenue York Temple Court Building A. B. Express Building Postettive Seattle Washington

Mysterious Sixth Shot Dominates Early Testimony

The examining trial delves into the death of ex Chief of Police Meredith as witnesses debate how many shots were fired. Sheriff Cudihee testifies that only five shots were heard and the case remains shrouded in doubt, with public interest rising as evidence unfolds.

Meredith Cudihee

End of a Poor Rich Man Jacob Rogers Dies at Seventy

Jacob Rogers a New Jersey born millionaire hermit who shunned society died at eighty seven after a secluded life in a New York club room. He built Rogers Locomotive Works from a Patterson shop started by his father with fifty dollars, yet he left no public charity or social ties, keeping vicious dogs and restricting female visitors. His wealth did little good in life, and the obituary notes the world is better for his having lived. The piece contrasts wealth with indifference and marks his death with a moral reflection on wasted life.

Flere Jacob Rogers Jake Rogers Wnion League Club New York Patterson N. J Great Rogers Locomotive Works Jacob Rogers Eulo

Fifty Years Of Service Burned Hull Of Northern Light

A veteran vessel named the Northern Light burned at Weet Seat night after fifty years of service. Owned by W. D. & Co. the ship endured a long career ending with its destruction near the water front, following a last voyage to Cape in spring 1990.

Weet Seatnight Cape

Heavy Western Avenue cargo arrives

A large consignment shipped from San Francisco arrived by coast steamship in the night. It carried 200 tons of cargo 1200 beattie and 86 tons coastwine aboard with 226 passengers bound for Victoria Seattle and Alaska.

San Francisco Western Avenue Victoria Taffieattle Alaska Pacific Coast Steamship Co Seattle Omm Hteameatipa Ali Seattie M. Talbot Millar Geean Dock Boattia Goodall Ferkins & Co Agta San Francoise

Election Results in Walla Walla Name 667 Vote for G W

July 9 report details G W winning the Walla Walla office with 667 votes against 554 for Betz. The victory entails a raise of the retail license from 250 to 3600 and includes reelecting Treasurer Shaw and electing R P Reynolds as clerk, with H S Blandford remaining in city positions.

Alla Walla G. W

Hotels list scattered names across Rainier-Grand note

A fragmented hotel section lists numerous individuals including Mrs C Fun sie, J de Brogs, Marc Fassy, Leopold Jo rie, M F Lopez, and others connected to Melbourne Paris Charleston Bremerton and Seattle. The misspelled line appears to be a partial roster of attendees or guests with varied origins and roles.

Rainier-Grand Mra. C Melbourne Australia Ronville D. Medard Rouville Paris France Albert Jacques de Brogs Marc Fassy Leopold Jorie M. FB. Lopez Ana Maid Charleston W. Butte F .W. Hibbs Naval War Bremerton A. C. Nor- Bear P. Smith

Epworth League attendees travel to San Francisco event

A list of names and hometowns shows attendees of the Epworth League conference traveling from Grand Forks to San Francisco. Included are Mrs G H Barlow Miriam De Wolf Amelia Kreutz and others from Spokane Los Angeles Seattle and Oregon towns. The note mentions routes via Brunswick Diller and Northern lines with merchants hotel men and educators among the travelers.

Brunswick Thompson Etre Weller Od. Cushing Ree Crown Coal Co Boston A. M. Scoville Detroit Brown Sedro-Woolley Mollie J. Alfrich Nellie M. Aldrich Petsoe G. H. Barlow Mra P. de Wolf Amelia Kreutz Wright Grand Forks N. D San Francisco

Public Works Seeks Bids for City Grading and Utilities

The board of public works invites bids Saturday for Warren avenue grading and sidewalking from Harrison to Roy streets and for a Summit avenue water main from Broadway to Dennyway.

Board of Public Works Warren Avenue Harrison Roy Street Summit Avenue Broadway Dennyway

Furnishings for mountain cabins and city homes

The piece cites simple, natural furniture for mountain cabins and ore treats decorative touches for city winter homes. It praises straw Morris chairs sturdy tables plain desks and built in shelves with washable cushions and durable frames. It notes health benefits of removing cellar kitchens and highlights Seattle dining venues and Diamond Ice offerings.

School board discusses districts and Mercer Island site

A busy school board session heard Supt. Frank B. Cooper explain district locations and opened bids for next year's school supplies. Maj. Cleero Newell spoke for a north end Mercer Island Calkine property industrial school site, urging annexation if allowed, with decision to the prosecuting attorney.

Frank B. Cooper S Ehool Cleero Newell East Beattle Calkina Mercer Island Soho Newell C. Calkine

Bonds Approved for City Improvements on Two Avenues

Two bonds of F. McLellan were filed and approved yesterday. One for 84000 funds Occidental avenue improvement from Yert er way to Jackson street and the other for 4.25 for Keren avenue improvement from Madison street to Broadway.

F. McLellan Occidental Avenue Yerter Way Jackson Street Keren Avenue Madison Street Broadway

Centennial Steamship Carries Record Northern Cargo

The steamer Centennial under Capt Conrad sailed for Nome with four passengers and a vast cargo, the largest of the season. About nine tons remain in the warehouse awaiting shipment. she carried 12% tons of merchandise and 660 head of sheep and cattle.

Centennial Northwestern Commercial Co Conrad Nome North

Revenue stamps redeemed under old ware revenue act

Local revenue office redeems revenue stamps issued under the former ware revenue act which expired July 1. Meanwhile licensing repairs are addressed at Spinning.

Building Permits Issued for Several Dwellings and Upgrades

City engineer records issue notices for multiple permits. Mra M A Wade plans a 1 story dwelling and concrete floor at 11 Second Avenue South. C D Beebe to finish interiors of units at 1019 to 1033 First Avenue. Mra Florence B Ready for two 1 story cottages at 114 Garfield Street and 1523 Thirtieth Avenue North. M A King a 1 1/2 story frame dwelling at 6 Tenth Avenue North. Fiorence A Shean a 2 story dwelling at 1798 Harvard Avenue. Total costs range from about 406 to 2110 with various project scopes.

Mra M. A. Wade Ts? Hoyleaston Avenue Yeeler Second Avenue C.D. Beebe First Avenue Garfield Street Thirtieth Avenue M. A. King Tenth Avenue Fiorence A. Shean Harvard Avenue

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