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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1901
Page
4
Warden Michael Kelly says he will travel to key centers next week to crack down on illegal game sales and unlicensed hunts. He warns sellers and buyers they will face arrest and penalties, and vows to use this as a model ahead of the hunting season.
Louise Webster died yesterday from a head wound inflicted Saturday at 12004 Second Avenue. Friends described her as fanatical and she reportedly told companions she would take her own life and possibly harm her wife. The body rests at Butteries with funeral plans undetermined.
Lane Street superintendent unveils a new sewer cleaning device at Main Street and Occidental venue. A rod with two eight inch arrow cutters bores through sand and loosens debris, drawing sewer contents through a man hole into buckets. Inventor Mr Walters reports good results and seeks a patent.
A party from this city will sail July 2 aboard the City of Seattle to visit missions along the coast. Rev W A Major and wife, Ralph Archie Major, Miss Laporte, Rev Major’s sister Miss Major, will visit Laxman where Rev Ed Marsden runs a mission colony. On return Rev Major will report to the missionary board in York and seek support for Marsden’s work.
Critics laud Henry Miller for his performance in Inet-at the house with an audience ovation centering on him. The cast, described as unusually capable, delivers a smooth, atmospheric stagecraft that marks the current run as a notable success. The evening bills include Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest on Wednesday.
Boucciccault's Colleen Bawn in a beloved Irish style returns to the Third nue theater to a successful run. The drama centers on Hardresa Creean and Lily in a landed estate setting near the Lakes, where crime and family politics drive the plot as a husband targets a rival brother.
The bill features Shamus O'Brien as Miles Na Cappaleen with roles by The Shaugraun Ar rah Na Pogue Current Cash and East Lynne. Colleen Bawn returns Saturday night.
Melbourne MacDowell and Miss Prorence Stone performed in Giemonda for Seattle audiences last evening. The engagement, set to end tomorrow, was shortened by MacDowell's ill health. The company will move to Los Angeles for five weeks, after which MacDowell plans to open in New Orleans in September.
Fehren Marvin Co architects completed plans for a spacious residence for Capt F Nelisen on Summit avenue Anies addition. They also finished plans for a handsome three story granite front brick building for G B Sanborn in Hallard on a 448 by 100 foot lot to be built with modern lines with bids to be called and work to begin in about 10 days.
J. P. Rice, a laborer, fell from a lodging house window at Firet avenue and Stewart street late Saturday night. He suffered serious injuries, believed due to intoxication, and was taken by ambulance to Providence hospital where he rests easily and is recovering.
A blaze erupted yesterday afternoon at 5 near Bally's emporium on Cheetnut and Hewitt. The east side fire department stopped the spread saving nearby Robinns' transfer barn but Harly's suffered near total loss after residents evacuated. Judge Griffin ordered Ida Kriegel to vacate the former dwelling of her ex husband Emil following a divorce ruling.
A fragmented notice claims The Star will be mailed to your address with no additional effort required. Details are sparse but the item promises direct delivery and straightforward service.
Three battleships Iowa Wisconsin and Oregon lie at Port Orehara dory dock. A fast steamer Athion departs Columbia street dock at 6 46 and 6 55 am or 1 15 pm for round trips. Pest service and New York Life Ins Co are mentioned in the fragment.
A street car descending Queen Anne avenue crashed near the hill’s foot injuring several people including Mr. and Mrs. D. J. McIntosh and Frank Farnham’s son. The motive was blamed on driver error or miscalculation at the hill’s end. Army transports and ships visited Seattle with movements noted for the inland routes.
Vereia small steam schooner Arctic sails for Nome and St Michael after discharging cargo at Puget Sound ports. Master Oscar Erickson leads the ship carrying a large coastwise cargo plus 206 tons en route to San Francisco. Also, Santa Ana, Roanoke, and Dauntless preparations listed for upcoming sailings with cargoes to Dawson Ram part and Arellogy, Nome, and other ports.
The Bartell Drug Co states it maintains reasonable prices for quality medicines and refuses to charge inflated amounts. Advertised items include Vaseline in 1 pound cans, talcum powder, Witch Hazel, soap, brushes, and Antineptic Tooth Powder, highlighting value and fair value pricing.
Mr Gee Dickinson Jr. plans to stay in Seattle for the summer after returning from the East. Mr and Mrs Frederick Karl Atruve hosted a dinner at their summer residence Marnaby on Lake Washington. Mrs A F Stewart will host a party for Mrs John Fiourney and Mrs McMurty next Thursday. Mr and Mrs Bill Kelly Miss Hope Grover and Mr Samuel Bridges of Tacoma arrive in Seattle to visit Mr and Mrs Fred S Bimneon aboard the yacht Hontta. The WeyachtinOch club plans a two week Hood Canal summer outing starting soon. Jan Murray departed Saturday for New York on a buying trip for MacDougal & Southwick Co.
J G Pyle will build three large residences in Broadview and Renton districts with Wehren Marvin Co as architects. Plans for two more homes on Fourteenth Avenue were announced, and Pyle has bought a jet on the southeast corner of Fourteenth Avenue and Mercer Street for a residence. The site promises a fine view and unique value to buyers.
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