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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1901

Page

2

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Maintain Civil Service Against Seattle Open-Office Push

A Seattle lament argues to preserve civil service against a ward politician driven effort to loosen qualifications. The piece warns that opponents seek a charter amendment to open offices to all with or without merit, counting on low turnout to push through on election day. It emphasizes safeguards and cites post cities’ open office abuses as cautionary context.

Seattle Civil Service

Idle Summer for News as World Pauses in Europe

The piece notes a calm Earth with no new scientific or artistic bursts and few disasters. Only J P Morgan stands out, packing the world into his valise as editors chase scarce, stirring events amid widespread tranquility.

Italy J. P. Morgan New York City

Municipal Light Plant proposals discussed for city water system

The fire and water committee debated ownership of an electric light plant to be run with Cedar River water power. They plan to have the lighting superintendent report costs and may submit to voters. A street sprinkler ordinance and a Fourth Avenue water main project were considered with impact on the city pound.

Cedar River Add Fourth Avenue Dennyway Howell Street Cook Fire Department

Divorces Sought Over Drunkenness and Abandonment

Maria Gilbert seeks divorce from Chas A Gilbert on habitual drunkenness after two unsuccessful separations. The couple first married in 187? and lived apart since 1497 before a reconciliation. Martha F Long petitions for divorce from Geo W Long on abandonment. they wed in Runnel[Texas] on February 5, 1882.

Maria Gilbert Chas. A. Gilbert Martha F. Long Geo. W Long Runnell Tex

Fedora at the Seattle Theater Draws Favorable Notices

Patrons report strong reception for Fedora at the Seattle venue this week. Critics note the production's vivid period mood and notable performances.

Playbill notes on countess and diplomat in matinee

Mona Carrington impresses as a countess and Jack Webster shines as the French diplomat in a scene of surrender. A souvenir matinee tomorrow will present a picture of Mr. MacDowell to each patron, likely drawing a full house.

Mona Carrington Jack Webster Mr. MacDowe

Bayonet Drill Scene Shines In Edison Moving Pictures

A bayonet exercise scene with recruits drilling at Eastney bar racks in Portsmouth England is highlighted as one of the best shown by Edison's moving pictures at the Searchlight theater on 107% Second avenue.

Eastney Barracks Portsmouth Eng Edison Second Avenue

Wedding at Monod Hospital in Seattle Olympia union

A wedding was held at Monod Hospital 223 First Avenue on Wednesday night. Miss Margaret Regan of Seattle wed Mr George Hodgkins of Olympia. Rev H D Brown officiated in the presence of hospital nurses and guests. Miss Isabel Milne attended the bride. The couple will reside in Olympia.

Monod Hospital First Avenue Margaret Regan Seattle George Hodgkins Olympia H. D. Brown First Avenue Methodist Church Isabel Milne Elizabeth M. Corrgan Miss Milne

Gillespy Family Heads to Lake Cushman on Month-Long Outing

Sherwood Gillespy a general agent for Mutual Life Insurance Co headquartered in Seattle leaves with his family for a month at Lake Cushman Hood canal. He plans to visit Seattle during vacation as the party includes Mr and Mrs Gillespy Misses Ella and Carrie Gillespy and a maid and evidently Gilleapy.

Sherwood Gillespy The Mutual Life Insurance Co Seattle Lake Cushman Hood Canal Mr. Gillespy Gillespy Ella Carrie Gilleapy Gilleapy

Harmon Delivers Game Winning Homer for Spokane Beatties

In a tense ninth inning at Athletic Park the Spokane Beatties beat Beokanes 5 4 as Harmon slugged a dramatic game winning homer just inside the left field foul line. Harmon earlier secured a safe hit in the eighth to help tie the game and score Rockenfield.

Harmon Athletic Park Bpokanes Johns Marshall Rockenfield Feld Thellman Miller Hut Leftield Peeplee

Looking for Josie G2 Looking for Josie G2

A warrant was issued yesterday from Jam the Cann's court for the arrest of Jowie Blowers on grand larceny charges. Jewelry valued at $16 is alleged to have been taken from Wim C Wilson. The woman is said to have left the city, and steps are being taken to follow her.

Jam Cann's Jowie Blowers Wim C. Wilson Stepa

Grand Lodge Meeting At Milwaukee Promises Notable Attendance

The Grand Lodge gathering in Milwaukee Wisconsin runs July 23 and 24 with high expectations. Seattle delegates include Wm Hickman Moore and Dr George Newlands previously departing after the Northern flyer fire. they will tour Buffalo and other East Coast points.

the Grand Lodge Milwaukee Wis Seattle Wm. Hickman Moore George Newlands Northern Flyer Buffalo

Soldiers for Fort Lawton details announced

The Star notes that three weeks earlier it announced U S troops would garrison Fort Lawton and Maj Rublen had begun spending 26000 dollars on the reservation. Now Vancouver telegraphs that the Thirty second battery of coast artillery, recently returned from the Philippines, will be detailed to duty at Fort Lawton on arrival. The battery has 110 men and is expected within days.

Star U. S Fort Lawton Rublen Vancouver Waah Coast Artillery Philippines Fort Lantos

Wildcats star Harmon dazzles with stick work in tight game

Harmon shone for Seattle despite frequent blows in the box as Spokane edges Seattle 8 to 4. The only home triple play came from Hurley, Frary, Peeples and Rockenfield. A rough field shows Spokane’s late rally, while Portland and Tacoma displays are noted in the game’s box score.

Harmon Hurley Frary Peeples Rockenfield Seattle Spokane

Auction sale notice of Northwest Works re property in Seattle

Public notice from Beattie Washington July 8 Beattie as receiver of Northwest Works describes sale of real estate and attached machinery in Seattle Tide Lands area. It outlines bid deposits, qualification, and payment terms, with property description and appurtenances including furnaces, gas producers, and shafting.

King County State of Washington Dantel Murray Northwest Glass Works King County Court House Beattie King Usasba Northwest Gines Washington Seattle Oakes Avenue Villaré Avenue Seattle Tide Lands Joliet Street Brock 114 Ilase Eaid Carlied Aretag Eaid Sale Esid Jleme Uidder Shell Agid Pleigs Gorhie In & Certified Check National Bank Tf Kenttic Lees BK Ian Caid Ceiver Fed Rec Hollan Northwest Works

Madison Street Macadamizing Bids Sought by Public Works Board

The board of public works will advertise bids for macadamizing the eastern end of Madison Street tomorrow. The project aims to improve road surface and traffic flow in the area, inviting contractors to submit proposals in line with city specifications.

Board of Public Works

Novelty Photo Co Ad Seeks Amateurs For Portraits

A brief classified style notice from Novelty Photo Co offering double size stamps and free buttons for photo jewelry. Mentions location at B18 Columbia and requests amateurs Gilahing Wilse Mcb bik, suggesting a promotional or recruitment angle.

Novelty Photo Co Columbia Amateur Gilahing Wilse Mcb Bik

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