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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
4
Seattle outplayed Portland at every stage in a 4 to 0 win. Zeigler made key defensive plays, and Anderson helped Seattle by driving in runs with a long hit in the fifth. Portland’s lone scoring chance came late as Seattle pulled away.
The funeral for May Waldron, who died at the county hospital from self-inflicted pistol wounds last week, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from R Butterworth's. The deceased had hoped a lost love would return her affection.
The Foresters at Pleasant Beach announce their seventh annual amusements on a July day. A baseball game between the Foresters of Ballard and Seattle leads the program, followed by meals and prize awards for best-looking couples and Waltzers. Steamers depart at 9 10, 11 39, 1 and 2, with returns at 4 20 and later.
The Seattle engagement of MacDowell and Miss Florence Stone in Gismonda is extended to July 9 with nightly performances. Critics praise MacDowell’s physique and voice and Stone’s dramatic fervor, noting strong audience reception and continued run benefit from Miss Stone’s Sardou work.
Charles Erin Verner, noted Irish actor, returns for a one week engagement at the Third Avenue theater beginning next Sunday night. He will star in Oleeen Bawn with Mise Ulse Carter as leading lady in Seattle. A new feature at the Roavebiene on Second Avenue shows a log rolling contest at the recent butchers picnic on Lake Washington.
The article reports a money paying slot machine test case stalled as prosecutors and Judge Cann clash over proper conduct and entitlement to evidence. Owners seek a jury trial while the prosecution seeks regular proceedings and authorized representation.
H Bailey a plumber was injured yesterday afternoon at the Seattle Electric Co car barn at Fifth Avenue and Pine. While on a ladder several feet high he was knocked to the ground by an elevator crank. He struck his head and was unconscious. Friends carried him to his Bailey residence and he was later taken to Seattle General Hospital.
The battleships Iowa Wisconsin and Oregon are reported at Port Orchard dry dock. The fast steam er Athion sails from Columbia street dock at 6 40 and 6 55 am or 1 15 and 4 45 pm. Fare round trip. Fastest time. Best service. Orchestra on board.
Riverside merchants report a strong day on Western avenue with very complete fruit stocks and brisk local sales. Out of town mall orders rise while fruit quality remains good though a few peach lots are soft. prices quoted for various produce and dairy items across several regions and grades.
Proprietors have laid new stand pipe connections on their land to enable water pumping by the fire boat in case of emergency. Fire Chief Cook inspected the setup and reported it to be in strict accord with the approved plans and specifications.
Indications point to a lively rate war as the Thompson Steamboat Co. launches the Majestic and attracts rivals on the Seattle sound route. A 15 percent rate slash is whispered as rival boats prepare in opposition, with another clash expected on the Seattle Port Orchard leg due to City of Aberdeen’s entry. Industry chatter says consolidation may prevent the fiercest water front war yet.
Andrew Weber, a Chicago capitalist, has leased part of the Moses block on Second Avenue South to establish a salmon net factory. He announced in Seattle that machinery is en route and the plant is hoped to begin operation by October 1.
Col. John H. Wheelley, former commander of the Fleet Washington volunteers, will be a guest of local Philippine campaign veterans next month. He recently arrived back from the Philippines and is resting with his family at Vancouver barracks. The Beattie volunteers plan a special meeting and reception is being arranged.
Government grain must be delivered by August 1 at the quartermaster's choice in Tacoma or Battle of Tacoma. Transport shortages for the Philippines lead to bid hesitations for grain movement. Tonnage charters will be used, as with the Algoa liner of Pacific Mail Steamship Co to the Philippines.
The funeral for William Wilson who died yesterday at Fifth Avenue and Madison Street will be held tomorrow at 11 AM from Bonney & Stewart's chapel. He leaves a son Prof. J. H. Willson a renowned dancing master.
Quartermaster bids advertised for 4000 tons of oats to supply the government with shipments to Manila. Tenders to be received by a specified date, with officials noting details and the deadline.
A dated sale list for Saturday Evening July 27th features household goods and clothing including zephyr gingham yardage patterns, bed spreads, towels with borders, dimity fabrics, dishwasher items like toasters and gas mantles, glassware, silvers, and various soaps. It lists prices and quantities with multiple notations such as after six and after ix for price reductions.
A fragmented report notes a merger activity in Seattle involving Portation with references to Inland F and a night operation. Mentions Samahiy Vance and cutting incidents tied to the event, with unclear timing and location details.
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