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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1901

Page

2

The Seattle Star masthead and contact notes

The article provides the Seattle Star masthead with publishing details, offices at Seattle and New York addresses, and contact numbers for departments. It notes rates for home delivery and a postal classification remark.

The Age of Swiftness Promises Faster Travel

A discussion of new turbine propulsion by Lieut James Weir Graydon and other inventors suggests ships may reach New York to Liverpool in three days and Seattle to ? in seven. The piece cites Edison and advancements like 75 mph cars and 160 mph electric railways, predicting an era of wind-splitting trolleys and mile-a-minute ships driven by rapid invention.

James Weir Graydon New York Liverpool Seattle Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Hte Japan Asia A. Edison Germany

Races At Palace Track Draw Crowd On New Surface

A large crowd attended last night at the Palace bicycle track on Poren Avenue for the Faces of the Queen City event. A. C. Was won the mile novice with W. C. Coons second. Cotter triumphed in the mile professional handicap and the final amateur mile was taken by Richard Morris. James Roberts won the Austrian pursuit. Virgil Hall's ride drew laughs as his machine faltered before finishing strong.

Palace Poren Avenue Queen City Cotter Vir Hall Eddie Allen Richard Morris J. L. Millsecond Perry Roberts Ed. Wintrode Millhouse Pete Rust Olympia James Roberts Wintt Minos Virgil Hall

Randall Pleads Guilty To $3.50 Theft From Roommate

Clifford Randall pleaded guilty to taking 3.5 dollars from his roommate yesterday. He claims the money was taken with the intention to return it. George fined him 25 dollars and costs.

Clifford Randall Randall George Costa

Removal of Supt Allen at Orting Stirring King County Gossip

Political chatter says Governor Rogers will demand the resignation of J M Allen superintendent of the soldiers home at Orting. J M Carson, a fellow King county man, would be appointed to the post. The charge against Allen is lukewarmness to the Rogers Turner political machine.

J. M. Allen Soldiers Orting Rogers J. M. Carson King County Rogers-Turner State of Washington County of King W J. Twiss L. C L. C. Lane Pear Sandon British Cotbin Washington

Nesika Chub Social: Informal West Seattle Dance

The Nesika chub hosted a delightful informal excursion and dance in West Seattle last evening. A large circle of the city’s elder society members gathered aboard a barge and traveled from the other side of the bay. They landed at West Seattle where an informal dance occupied most of the evening. Miss Greenland of Syracuse New York, visiting Mrs. Myra Smith of the city, will be the guest of honor at several social functions this week.

West Seattle Bay Greenland Syracuse, N. Y Myra Smith City

Gunboat Concord Haunts Beattie Harbor Amid Mystery

The US gunboat Concord remained in Beattie harbor causing Washington to request details via telegrams. Lieutenant Commander Minett cites Navy rules in declining comment while awaiting orders as illness aboard the flagship Wheeling delays further movements. Postal delays in Fremont hinder mail delivery due to incorrect addresses and misnumbered houses.

Beattie Harbor United States Concoord Washington Astatie Alaska Wheeling Concord Minett Beattie Navy Department Secretary of the Navy Harry Knox Weasel Philippines

Some American Girls Don't Deserve Name

Cincinnati reports on the Zimmerman case and a parade of American women linked to European titles. The piece argues desired marriages are driven by wealth and status, warning of divorces and the perils of high society glamour. It cites worn reputations and lists titles and aristocrats as examples.

Cincinnati Papa Zimmerman Zim Manchester Papa Dad Dukie'a Zimmerman Leacy Duchess of Manchester Ocean de Chimay-Camaran Haroness de Stuers Marquise de Talleyrand- Perigord Marchioness of Anglerey Princesse Colonnal Galatre Mre Hurke-Roche Fedmond Fitemaurice Neliie Grant Arteria Duchess of Aldragana Camporeale

What Jesus Would Do for Cincinnati Prisoners

Rev. C. M. Sheldon of Topeka spoke in Cincinnati on July 17 about Jesus aiding prisoners and condemning powerful tenement builders. He argued corrupt officials and wealthy developers cause inhumane living, harming children who sweat in summer and freeze in winter. He said Jesus would confront power and wealth.

Cincinnati C. M. Sheldon Topeka Kan Jesus Cincinnat

Victoria Man J L Brown Arrested In Seattle

J L Brown of Victoria enjoyed life in Seattle until last night when Officer Tennant arrested him and handed him to his friends to be taken home.

J. L. Brown Victoria Seattle Tennant

City Health Officer McKechnie Removed by Board

The Seattle board of health ousted Dr. M E A McKechnie from the post of city health officer after an investigation into care, neglect, and handling of contagious diseases. Dr. F M Carroll was appointed to the vacant post, with Dr. Wm Ludlow named assistant. President Gideon justified the removal as serving public health interests.

M. EB. A. Hnie McKechoie Heg Mefe Fank M. I W. C. Gibson Bailey Building Gibson Hew Op 74 of Health Frank M. Car Smith Board of Health of the Ludlow Board of Health Europe McKechniie A. Smith McKechnie F. M. Carroll Seattle Louisiana MccKechnie Wm. Ludlow Gideon Dr. McKechnie Department of Public Health

They Arrest Two Suspected Bunco Men in Town

James White and F. L. Stillwell, both well known as bunco men, were arrested by Detectives Adama and Lane after an earlier warning to White to leave town. White claimed he had transportation to San Francisco but stayed, and now faces harsher handling. Police push to purge the streets of suspicious characters.

James White F. L. Stillwell Bunco Adama Lane White San Francisco

Bunco Suspect Misses Hearing as Bench Warrant Issued

Justice George issues a bench warrant for A Sheehan an alleged bunco artist after he failed to appear for a trial set yesterday. Detective Philbrick had arrested him days earlier and the defendant is believed to have left town.

Kid West's Testimony Ties O'Brien to Dawson Murder

Governor Rogers may recognize Kid West services in the trial of George O'Brien at Dawson. West's testimony aided the conviction by linking O'Brien to the murder of Lynn Relfe. West is serving a five year sentence for assault with a deadly weapon and may receive clemency with the prosecutor's support.

Gov. Rogers Kid West George O'Brien Dawnon Lynn Relfe West O'Brien Dawson Kid Weent James F. McKilroy Weat

Tilden Held in San Francisco Insane Ward

Professor Geo C Tilden a noted mining expert and nephew of the late Samuel J Tilden is confined in the insane ward of a San Francisco hospital He is so violent he must wear a strait jacket He arrived in San Francisco from Ban Jovador aboard the Ban Jowe and had recently been in San Salvador.

San Francisco Geo. C. Tilden Samuel J. Tilden Tilden Ban Jovador San Salvador Butler Syndicate of New York la Union

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