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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1901

Page

4

Licenses Inspectors Arrest Liquor Sellers Without Permit

License Inspector Maresh arrested A B Stewart and J W Snake of Stewart Holmes firm for selling liquor at wholesale without a license. A July 19 case of 12 quarts allegedly sold by the firm was cited as evidence, with a warrant issued by City Prosecutor De Bruler.

Maresh A. BB. Stewart H. B Stewart & Holmes J. W. Snake Miolesale Rt. de Bruler Marsh Cage e@hall

Indifferent Duke’s Gaffe At Lincoln’s Inn Fields Door

A fragmentary report notes the Duke of Norfolk’s disregard for dress norms leading to a seating mix up on the London council scene. He allegedly placed items in a church plate at Lincoln’s Inn Fields, prompting a quiet smile and a promise to fix the mistake.

Duke of Norfolk London Ty Council Labor Lincoln’s Inn Fields

Alaska Railways Mortgage Details Unclear

A British mortgage on Alaska Railways is referenced with Judge Lehibridge in Skag om presiding. The Pacific Railroad Co. and the Hunt-Columbia & Yukon Railway Co. are named as mortgagors. Mortgagees include Railway Fruit & Agency Co. Ltd. and individuals Francis Pavy and Charles McCrae of London.

Lehibridge Skag Pacifie We Railroad Co Hunt- Columbia & Yukon Railway Co Railway Fruit & Agency Co. Ltd And

Art League Bohemians Elect Officers At Annual Meeting

The Art League Bohemians held their annual meeting at the Rainier Grand Hotel. A joint election with HBO chose Jacob W. Dickinson as president and Jas R. Haydon as vice president. Other officers include W. Beard Parry as treasurer, L A. Nadeau as director, and Frederick Struve as high council president with W J Corbin and Mrs H B Dunbar among officers. Instructors cover oil water colors painting drawing and sculpture with several named members listed among honorary attendees.

Art League Bohemians Rainier-Grand Hotel HBO Art League Jacob W. Dickinson Jas. R. Haydon Wii Beard Will H. Parry L A. Nadeau Frederick Struve FE. H. Wii W. J. Corbin H. B. Dunbar Le 8 C. W.rad Misse@ McKinney Barthe Twain

Way of the Transgressor Transgressor

John Neilson alias Moore was arrested by Officer Chipman for disorderly conduct. Joe Delano the Italian merchant was detained by Detective Phillips for selling liquor. Newton was arrested for drunkenness by Officer Halleck. A rowboat theft occurred near Madison Street along Lake Washington. The Northern Pacific Rail Co plans to widen Pier No. 3 by 420 feet south side to handle rising traffic from the mosquito fleet.

John Neilson Moore Chipman Joe Delano Phillips Might Galbraith Dock Northern Pacific Rail Co

Social tea parties and travelers noted in brief

Mr Jas D Hoge leaves Monday for a trip aboard the steamer Oregon to Maurice McMicken with a group of friends at tea. Miss Greens and Forgas guest of Freda Stimson, and Nana Myra Mith hosts a young crowd on Summit Avenue. Mrs Kelley, Miss Gower, and 8 D Bridges of Tacoma attend church preparations for the St Paul’s group. An annual clam bake is planned at Picacent Beach.

Jas. D. Hoge Oregon Myra @mith Summit Avenue Miss Greens Freda G. Stimson St. Paul's Church Picacent Beach

Steamers Leave City For Grounds Outing Ferry Schedule

August 2 notes steamers for the grounds will depart the city at 4 30 p m and return in time for the last cars. Church members report the annual outing has been enjoyable in past years and will continue this year. Mrs W B Boone hosts a luncheon for 12 this afternoon. Mrs Howard Lewis and family and Mr and Mrs A W Engle and family vacation at Betel across the Sound. FP A Wing hosts dinner at the Goltub with Seattle business leaders. Mrs Dwight P Robinson hosts a dancing party at Queen Anne Clubhouse honoring her Boston sisters in Seattle.

Howard Lewis A. W. Engle Bnetal the Sound Goltub George F Roberts United States Mint Seattle Dwight P. Robinson Queen Anne Clubhouse Page Miss Stearns Boston

Germany's New Fuel Masut Boosts Warship Heat Output

The imperial German navy and manufacturers use masut, an oil product from brown coal tar, for heating and steam. German coast defense engines and battleships can switch between coal and masut, with masut offering about a fourth more heat, easier handling, less smoke, and quicker full-power steam.

Washington, D.C Imperial German Navy

Berry goods boost brisk stores on the avenue

A morning market report notes brisk business on the avenue with Sumner raspberries as the feature. Raspberries sell for 1.25 per crate. Oregon blackberries and other produce appear at varied prices while spuds, butter, and eggs hold current quotes.

Sumner Oregon Hutter

Green Fruit Prices List From Local Market

A grocery price sheet lists various fruits and vegetables with assorted unit prices. Items include lemons, limes, cooking and eating apples, Valencia oranges, seedling stock, bananas, olives, grapefruit, native strawberries, pineapples, raspberries, pears, potatoes, beets, carrots, lettuce, turnips, rice, cabbage, peppers, and husks, with prices mostly per case or per ton.

Valencia

Pink Dominates Seattle Summer Hats And White Gowns

Seattle women embrace pink in hats and summer gowns with pale blue and contrasting whites. Linen flowers edge chic straw hats while white leghorn shapes with pink rose trims lead trends. black and white outfits suit many complexions. Lightweight chiffons fade, replaced by leghorn, and feminine ruffles and bishop sleeves define resort wear.

Seattle

Market Prices For Farm Commodities And Live Stock

A mixed list of farm prices and commodities covering grain feeds and livestock. Wheat at 21.00, corn 22.50, bran 1.00 per 100 pounds, hay prices 16.00 for 14.00, alfalfa 618.00, timothy 14.00, butter 13.00, and various live stock quotes including poultry, ducks, turkeys, cows, steers, hogs, sheep, and lambs with unit notes and local ranch references.

Puget Washington Iowa Elgin New York Wisconsin California Roquefort Limburger

Building Permits Issued for Mills and Dwellings

The city engineer reports permits issued to Newell Muf Co for a planning mill at 8701 11 Seventh Avenue South costing 800 dollars. HM A Notferdal obtains a one story frame dwelling at 1627 Bellevue Avenue. John Lomecker secures a two story frame dwelling at 1701 Howard Avenue costing 1500 dollars.

Newell Mub Co Seventh Avenue South HM. A. Notferdal Bellevue Avenue John Lomecker Howard Avenue

Fight Over Paper Check Ends in Court

A Globe Wallpaper Co clash between employees Crissell and Denman was settled in George's court. Denman was fined 10 dollars plus costs after striking Crissell. He claimed English fighting custom, but the judge advised him to avoid taking the law into his own hands.

Globe Wall Paper Co Denman Grissell England

Weather Bureau Quarters Planned for Observers

News notes the Weather Bureau will establish brick and frame quarters for U S weather observers at Port Crescent North Head and Tatoosh Island. Buildings will be two stories high with basement serving as residence and observatory. Bids due by noon August 15 to Beere Wilson in Washington DC or at the Portland Oregon Weather Bureau office.

United States Port Crescent North Head Tatoosh Island Hide Beere- Wilson Washington, D. C Office of Weather Bureau Portland, Or

Queen City Good Roads to Host Bicycle Meet

The Queen City Good Roads club aims to raise funds to improve cycle paths and roads. A saucer-shaped track at Howell is secured for the evening with seating for 3000. tickets are issued to R M Castile for sale. A parade will precede the races with club members in wheel, as interests in cycle racing rise in Geattie.

Queen City

Riojun Maru Arrives in Port Under Japanese Captain

The Riojun Maru of Nippon Yusen Kaisha arrives at the port at 9 PM from Yokohama, captained by Ohno, the first Japanese captain to navigate these waters. Passengers include Prof. Geo. Bargent Perry of Tokyo University, cousin of Commodore Perry, and Calcutta merchants W. Taylor and H. Davidson, plus Capt. Kamizumi. Also noted are several halibut-laden schooners arriving from Cape Flattery and a long, mixed list of market prices for produce and meats in Seattle trade listings.

Nippon- Yueon Kaisha Orient Ohno Yokohama Duke of Fife Geo. Bargent Perry Tokio University Commodore Perry Prof. Perry W. Taylor H. Davidson Calcutta Capt. Kamizumi

Cannot please everybody over Lake Washington canal plan

Farmers in the White River valley oppose the government plan for the Lake Washington canal as proposed by the U S Army engineers. They warn they would gain no benefits if the project proceeds with two locks and without lowering Lake Washington, arguing only as a result land draining and missing the hoped seven foot drop. Captain Taylor and others support a modified plan that would remove a lock and widen the channel, but critics insist the alternative would still fail to deliver promised drainage benefits.

White River Valley Lake Washington Canal Engineering Department United States Army Lake Washington Lake Union Salmon Bay Great Valley Washington Capt Or Taylor U. S Ineer Beattie

Farmers threaten action over government plan

The passage notes farmers resist the government approved plan, saying no benefits will be received unless sanctioned. Maj. Millis, the government engineering officer now in charge, is prepared to proceed under the original blueprint.

Maj Millis Theovernment Engineering

First Adulterated Food Declared Under New Law

J A McDonald state dairy and food commissioner declares the first adulterated food under the new law. A jelly brand from a Council Mutt firm is confiscated after analysis shows grocers starch paste and coal tar dye coloring. Notices will be published and grocers selling the brand will be prosecuted.

J. A. McDonald Dairy and Food Commissioner

600 Men at Work Grading Tacoma Interurban Line

Work on the Beattie Tacoma Interurban railway has begun with Hale & Brith as contractors. A grading camp is set at Auburn where nearly 600 men will be headquartered and oversee the initial earthwork and track bed preparation.

Beattie Tacoma Hale & Brith Auburn

Battleships Towa Wisconsin Oregon Reach Port Orchard Dock

Three battleships Towa Wisconsin and Oregon are at Port Orchard dry dock. A new fast fighter crew from Columbia Street Dock departs at 6:40 and 9: a.m. or 1:16 and 4:45 p.m. for round trips. Fast service and on board orchestra noted.

Towa Wisconsin Oregon Port Orchard Dry Dock Columbia Street Dock

Hallard News Manager Elected Hallard Chamber Secretary

John B. Neid, manager of the Hallard News, Hal lard's official paper, has been elected secretary of the Hallard chamber of commerce recently organized. Neid has been connected with various business enterprises and is regarded with popular favor by the community.

John B. Neid Hallard News Hallard

Hart Sues Over Promissory Note for 2100

David Hart files in superior court to recover 2100 on promissory note from Edward and Mary Hart. Fred Ison, at the request of his father, is committed to reform school after Judge J. Griffin signs order. Charles Filbert cited to show cause why Maria Gilbert alimony should not be furnished. De Witt C. Jones and Mabel C. Jones are granted guardianship to adopt Walter C. Fisher. Jerry Sullivan and Miller sued by Geo. KB Hall for 271.25 on cigars and tobacco supplied.

David Hart Edward and Mary Hart Fredison Reform School J . Griffin Chas. Filbert Maria Gilbert Superior Court Jerry Sullivan Miller Geo. KB. Hall

Disturbance at Washington Street Lodging House

A wild-eyed Celestinl rushed to headquarters with news about a confrontation in a Washington street lodging house. Chin Kin the laundry man and Fred Parker the actor were arrested after a bottle incident. Parker faced assault and battery charges while Kin remained a witness. Dr Cumyow advertised Chinese Root cures Rheumatism with office hours listed.

Celestinl Laubscher Washington Street Kennedy Chin Kin Fred Parker Parker Chinaman Cumyow Lyon House Columbia Atreet Second Avenue Third Avenue

Unclear Fragments From Historic Paper Item

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