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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1901
Page
4
Congressmen travel from Seattle to view Puget Sound ports and the Washington canal route. The party, led by Burton, sails to Port Townsend and Whatcom, tours by rail and foot, and attends a golf club reception hosted by local women.
The article recalls McKinley era ties with McKinley’s Mascot Band, noting its 30-year history and influence at conventions. It mentions a remark by Van Horne about election chances if the band had played, and references public reception of the band and a Grand Army event. It also covers a council debate on an ordinance and public works permit, with the street committee to report next meeting. The piece ends with street repair issues and brick wing replacements.
The article reports semi final play in a lawn tennis tourney with winners Russell Fransioti and New, plus Mrs. Rollins winning the singles and a doubles team Zoung with Fransioli. Refers to ongoing matches around 11 o'clock with vigorous play.
The Seattle audience recalls a bold second appearance by the MacDowell company in Tosca. Stone delivers fire and pathos in key scenes, while MacDowell’s Baron scales the drama with disciplined restraint. The performance promises great success.
Patrons flock to the Kinetoscope exhibits at a bustling venue on Second Avenue, entertaining audiences with early motion picture displays and attracting steady patronage from passersby.
A fragment notes that Harry G. Price of Great Northern, based in Kallepell Montana, in connection with a brake event eight years ago, is cited as the direct result of a prior action.
Fragmented OCR text hints at councilman Blake causing dissatisfaction in the city. Mentions wine, department direction, and unclear ties to Kentucky amid edema context.
At yesterday’s Police Relief association meeting the secretary was authorized to allocate 150 to cover Chief W. L. Merediths funeral expenses and 75 for the widow of H. C. Pfeil, who died days earlier.
In Warsaw Indiana a 17 year old girl, daughter of Frederickson of Leesburg, committed suicide by leaping from a third story window at the office of Squire W H Etler. The girl and her girl friend Maude Shtonaba were recently bound over on grand larceny charges in the same case.
Judge Griffin granted a temporary injunction restraining Treasurer McConnaughey from the rising of property in the suit. Alice M. Goldstein claims McConnaughy fraudulently gained valuable property belonging to her husband’s estate and weeks to recover it, alleging sale for delinquent taxes occurred without her knowledge.
J F Primrose formerly captain of the tug Tacoma with Puget Sound Tug Boat Co is promoted to chief engineer ashore. His Tacoma HQ signals a new machine shop plan for repairs and he is the intended superintendent of the shop.
Large consignments of fruit from the South aboard the steamship Umatilla last night and several carloads received on the avenue spurred brisk market activity this morning. The Umatilla delivered plums apricots peaches and green vegetables with few price changes from yesterday maintaining general quotations.
Abandoned search for three Montana train robbers as they are believed to have escaped into the impregnable Hole-in-the-Wall country. Postmen return one by one. Also notes Rainier-Grand Hotel Co cafe on first floor for ventilation. Strikers’ Ball slated for Armory on July 15. Cyrene steamer runs between parks daily. Midrona Villa Baths offer bathing.
Hale Smith of Portland bids lowest for grading the right of way on the Beattie Tacoma Inter-Urban railway project. H D Hanford, the construction engineer, will oversee work with a Portland firm relying on a third rail system and no overhead wires. The four mile route will connect several towns and start operation near the next peak season. Hale Smith will receive 15000 for grading.
The Spokane baseball club reorganizes after losing four straight to Portland. Captain Hottenus and Manager Glendon are released, with Ralph Dodd named the new manager to steer the team forward.
Jennie M. Dibbee files a damage suit in the superior court against Beattie Electric Co seeking 25000 for injuries alleged after being thrown from a streetcar on Jamen Street. The suit names Beattie Electric Co as defendant with several months of proceedings noted.
The plaintiff, a passenger on the James Street car, was forced to stand on the front platform due to no room inside. She claims the car lurched and jumped at Broadway Junction, throwing her to the ground and causing injuries.
The Cumberland Presbyterian church Christian endeavor Society was installed Sunday night by Rev. Kimer J. Thompson. Elected officers include Frank Tre soning as president Miss Murray as vice president Martha McKenney as secretary Thomas Patrick as treasurer Mr A T Friend as corresponding secretary.
In MUNEWICK Georgia on July 9 the Ogtethorpa hotel the citys premier lodging suffered a lightning strike. The blaze caused a total loss estimated at 40 000 dollars with heavy insured coverage. An additional 40 000 dollars in losses attributed to the incident were reported.
Mr. D. Allison an Ana cortes attorney and Republican worker began duties as deputy internal revenue collector after selection by Collector D. M. Dunne of Portland. Ralph Ross backed by King county Republicans to be stamp deputy with higher pay. J. Allison chosen by Senator Foster as stamp clerk candidate deemed unacceptable. Dr. Cumyow's Chinese Moot cures Rheumation at the Lyon house office on Columbia street with hours 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
T L Peterson awarded the contract to construct a sewer on King street from Seventh to Ninth avenues and on Ninth avenue from King to Weller Street for 1886 dollars and 20 cents J I Taylor won the bid for grading and sidewalking on Fourth avenue west from Highland drive to Maine Street for 3764 dollars and 50 cents
Mrs. Dora FE Bruce aged 31 died at Fifth Avenue and Marion Street this evening. The funeral will be shipped to Wisconsin by Honney and Blewart's. Joseph McCombia aged 4 died at 1256 Main Street yesterday.
Charter launch advertised by Bchertzer Bros at Madrona Park with contact West 291. The brief notice lists a telephone line and location for arranging the charter service.
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