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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
4
The steamship Seattle reports a massive fire endangering Dyea Alaska with around 400 houses at risk as winds shift. Firefighters are overwhelmed, and the town’s lower city is sparsely inhabited while upper Dyea could suffer from embers and smoke.
Firemorria the Chicago can's globe trotter completed a record voyage with the Sea Lion tug chartered for the trip from Victoria to Seattle in about five hours. The vessel, with W. Williams London rep aboard, sped past the City of India and Magis tug, making a rapid crossing that delighted onlookers and set a new long distance pace for steamers. An express train then carried travelers toward Chicago in a rapid schedule.
Fremont residents plan several days of camping hunting and fishing on the Tulalip Reservation while area churches coordinate activities. Community members describe access and safety considerations for the outing.
The morning market report notes steadier activity and firm prices. Yakima peaches remain plentiful with a strong supply and roughly $2.00 figures. Vegetables and fruits list ranges from lemons at $2.00 to oranges at $2.00–2.50 per crate or case, along with various perishables and dairy prices.
The document lists base prices for farm products in Seattle including grain at 20.00 for corn, 21.00 for barley, 3.59 for feed, 1.40 per 100 pounds of corn, bran 16.50, hay Puget Sound 14.00 per ton, Timothy 18.00, alfalfa 13.00, butter fresh ranch native creamery, cheese Washington, and poultry rates for live chickens 10 to 11, turkeys 11 to 14, dressed poultry prices for turkey 13 to 14, chickens 10 to 11, ducks 13 to 14, livestock cows calves 4 to 4.5, steers 4, sheep 6, with additional notes on poultry and stock terms.
Romance centers on Miss Laura Conger and Lieut Frederick E. Buchan connected to the Pekin relief affair. Buchan, a Sixth Cavalry lieutenant, aided the relief column and became attached to Conger. Conger visited the Steilacoom area during a summer stay and had not met the Buchan family before.
New York attorney L. D. Mayes entered a claim for Mrs. Nancy B. Irving's prize of 1000 dollars by asserting he completed one month in business without lying. He thanked God for the test and pledged to tell no more lies in the future.
The $660 bond of J. R. Taylor for the improvement of Fourth avenue west from Highland Drive to Blaine street has been approved.
A new city building rule limits street use for lumber and materials. Before permits are issued, a deposit of 26 dollars on unpaved streets or 56 dollars on paved streets is required to ensure removal of all material within three days after completion. The ordinance also restricts street use to one third rather than one half.
Three hoboes entered a barracks and, without violence, forced inmates to hand over about $6. The Lane is investigating and suspects tramp involvement though victims recall little helpful detail.
Tacoma Elks Carnival sets August 17 as traveling men day. The Tacoma council of travel men plans a grand parade with 1000 expected participants, special invitations, and prizes for best uniformed group, best float, most comical feature, and various other quirky awards. Transportation partners offer rates. The event blends with firemen’s parade and aims to attract travelers from across the Northwest.
Mrs. Howard Kingscote, daughter of Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, again attracts talk in London over the book Fools and a Duchess. The volume recounts her role in civil suits, with peers and church dignitaries named as lending money in diplomacy.
A pale view of history suggests autographs by great men will become scarce as modern signatures fade, with many signing only initials or abbreviated forms. The shift from ink to typewritten manuscripts reduces personal sentiment in written documents.
Victims include Lord Styron bankrupt by her spell and Lord Horton the Cassale brewer. Duke of Cambridge was met at his Madrid embassy visit. Mrs Kingscote resurfaces in the pretext of "Bome Fools and a duchess" where she lampoons her former dupe victims as a column of scandal.
The Washington Volunteers association will meet this evening in Company B E rooms at the Armory to discuss affiliating with the National Volunteer association.
A Seoul report via Cologne Gazette recounts ten days of violent clashes on Quelpart between foreign missionaries pupils and locals. Fifteen Lak natives and about 800 others are said to be involved. The Quelpart governor blames pupil support of taxes. A French warship investigated and returned after finding missionaries alive. Korea assigns a survey team and infantry to Quelpart in the Yellow Sea penal settlement.
A government contract for 1000 yards of earth excavation in the Lake Union Salmon Bay canal will be let by Maj. John Milila, engineer, on August 1. Proposals have been solicited and the project is estimated to cost about 25 000 dollars. Launches for charter listed with contact Schertser Hiroe at Madrona Park West 293.
The first of a four game series between Seattle and Spokane is played this afternoon at Athletic park with Harmon and Frary behind the plate and Adame and Swindell in the field. Tomorrow is Ladies Day with free admission at gate and grandstand.
In Buffalo New York an Ebony female dancer and alleged devil worshipper named Omba experiences a change of heart after overtures from a returned African missionary. The report notes a transformation and acceptance within the community as a result of religious outreach.
James Bailey searches for a 16 year old boy who agreed to carry a valine to a steamer but vanished days ago. Bailey, residing at 411% Yeoaler way, reported the disappearance to New York Life Insurance Co and New York Bik.
Antone Grierfi the bicyclist who struck Mrs David Grows Monday night was arrested by Officer Evan on a warrant charging violation of the bicycle ordinance. The law requires bell ringing near pedestrians. the accident is alleged to be the result.
Readable text notes a bathing routine at Midrona Villa Eat Dr Cumyow’s Chinese Root Rheumatism. Mentions an office at 218 Columbia Street between End Avenue and Third Avenue with hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a city area.
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