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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1901

Page

2

The Seattle Star Publication Address and Pricing

An OCR style snippet lists the Seattle Star offices in Seattle and New York with addresses and departments. It notes subscription prices and delivery options, and mentions the paper’s postal entry as second class.

Obstructors of Prosperity Sparks Seattle Sensation

The Star alleges a local pamphlet Provoking debate as residents inspect asphalt paving and city work amid warnings of rushed jobs. Stories of J Pierpont Morgan fuel stock speculation while detective Gardner chases the elusive W Howard Kernaghan in Spokane, detailing a ghostlike cashier case.

The Star Seattle FE. A. Gardner Spokane W. Howard Kernaghan Sunset Telephone Co Gardner Kernaghan Spofer

New Public Instruction Code Shifts Textbook Adoptions

The county school superintendent Hartranft receives the revised code allowing local boards to adopt textbooks replacing the state board. It also creates a one year county exam board for grammar school graduates, including four first-cradle teachers and the superintendent, paid $4 a day. Names of board members will be announced later.

Flartransit Echoe State Board of Education Martranft Hartranft

Queen Anne Fire Protection Upgrade Planned

Chief Cook announces Queen Anne will gain better protection with a chemical engine combined with hoses and chemicals. The unit will be stationed on the hit once the wagon is repaired at city shops.

Cook Queen Anne

May Andrews Bound Over in Larceny Case

May Andrews was bound over to the superior court yesterday on a larceny from the person charge. Bonds set at $1000. ifNot posted, she goes to jail. Prosecuting witness Frank Vollmer testified she lured him to the Villa house on Jefferson Street where he was drugged and awoke to find $156 missing. Detective Barber later located her.

May Andrews Frank Vollmer Andrews Washington Street Villa House Jefferson Street Third Avenue Barber

Shingle Mills Set to Close Amid Price Drops

The Washington Cedar Shingle Association plans a three to four week shutdown as orders decline and shingles fall 20 cents per thousand. A letter was sent to 271 mills seeking favorable replies, aiming to begin the closure within a week if responses are positive.

Washington Hed Cedar Shin Association Indead Beckman

Mortality and Funeral Notices for Local Residents

Matilda Anderson aged 4 died at the family home 20 Sixth Avenue last night from dropay The funeral for Max Hracht was held from Bonney and Stewart church at 2 pm under Court No 3 Dexter Avenue notice Christina was buried from the Dexter Avenue residence at 2 pm Interment followed at the cemetery

Matilda Anderson Victor Anderson Sixth Avenue Dropay Max Hracht Bonney & Stewart Christina Dexter Avenue

Names of youths linked to waterfront suspicions

Detectives Adams Lane and Corbett questioned John OBrien Ant and Win Connelly yesterday afternoon as suspicious characters seen around the water front with no visible means of support. A skeleton key was found on one of the party amid references to new bath houses and Madrona Villa. 74 Ice. Tel Main 1069.

Ohn O'brien Ant Win Connelly Adams, Lane Corbett Roomington Hotel Post Office Red Front Furniture Company Second Avenue South Olympic Oi! Co Third Avenue Tel Co. V. White Advertising Bureau New York Columbia Bet Second Avenue Nsenes McDonald Block Vs. Tait I. Hensel Mfg Hinckley B. Bennett Hanson

Redemption of Revenue Stamps Ruling Limts Bankers

Commissioner J W Yerkes rules bankers and stationers are not recognized by revenue stamp agents for customers claims on stamp redemption. Bankers may buy printed stamps and sell to customers but cannot claim stamps themselves. Revenue Collector directs all beer cigar adhesive documentary and rotary stamps be forwarded to Washington DC not this office.

J. W. Yerkes Washington, D. C Revenue Stamp Law Revenue Bueau Pankers A Vs . Revenue

Seattle Declared Third Class Port for Vessel Inspection

Seattle has been placed in the third class ports for the inspection of vessels. Hereafter the inspector at Seattle will receive a salary of $2900.

Seattle

Hamlet Edwin Booth lecture opens summer series

Reverend W D Simonds introduces the first of four lectures for the summer series by teachers in the High School building this afternoon. Admission is free.

W. D. Simonds Edwin Booth

Fire Proof Buildings Convention Paper Preview

Fire-Proof Buildings is preparing a paper on the construction of fire proof buildings. He will read it at the annual convention of fire chiefs of the Northwest to be held in Tacoma in August.

J. Pierpont Morgan Steel Trust U. & Steel Co J. Pierpont J. P Cook Fire Department Northa Tacoma

Travelers Railway Guide Timetables and Arrivals

A dense timetable listing trains on the Nor, Par, North Coast Limited routes and connections. It includes Paul arrivals and departures, Nag Pace Atlantic Ex, Burlington routes, and multiple stops such as Nor, Port, Olympia, Vancouver, Sedro-Woolley, JesQauh, Whatcom, Mt Vernon, New Westminster, and Black Diamond. Times show arrives and leaves throughout the day with daily and weekend notes.

Nor Par North Coast Limited Paul Pace Atlantic Burlington Louie Kaneas Orirest Eave Port Olympia Gray's Harbor Bumas Vancouver B.C Bnohem Hh Sedro-Woolley Nor. Pac. Jesaquah

Commandant Krige Speaks on Boer War at Armory Hall

Commandant Jan Krige, a former Boer prisoner, addressed about 1000 people at the Armory Hall last night on the Boer war. Judge Thomas Burke presided as Krige praised Boer history, denounced British political methods, and urged support for Boer independence, ending with cheers and a revolutionary resolution.

Jan Krige Hoer Hattie of Klip Armory Hall Thomas Burke Krige South Africa Pennsylvania Den Dewet Maglieh Themeecves Hrntiah Areata

Topeka Receives Bullion Shipment from Treadwell Mine

A shipment of bullion valued at 109000 dollars was brought to Topeka aboard the steamship Cityka from Lynn canal. The voyage carried 29 pewtengere, 13 from the Kiondike. The Cityka departed Skagway July 0, arriving one day ahead of Cottage City with no late news. A secondhand dealer was arrested by Officers Hubbard and Freeman at Tacoma on larceny charges.

Lynn Canal Skagway Cottage City Offeere Hubbard Freeman Tast Tacoma

Four Hundred at Queen City Good Roads Bicycle Meet

The four hundred will be out en manne at the Queen City Good Roads club bicycle meet Saturday night. Take Lake Union or University care.

Queen City Good Roads Club Lake Union University Care

Resignation of Orting Soldiers Home Commandant

The board accepts Commandant Allen’s resignation at Orting effective September 1. John W. Carson is appointed commandant and will become matron, leaving for Orting to assume duties. Carson will not act on applications for positions until familiarized with home affairs. For bathing, Medrona Villa Ratha.

Allen Orting Board of Control John W. Carson Charliwe Carson

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