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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
4
Board of Regents faces opposition as the University of Washington plans to relocate the law school from the old university building to a Brooklyn site. Night students, mostly working men, argue the change harms their study by increasing travel time and reducing recitation time.
The steamer Centennial docked Saturday and Captain Andree released six stowaways who hidden under blankets and in other places aboard. Officials say stowing is a growing problem among men seeking the gold fields, with many lacking means to survive the voyage. No ship has sailed to Nome since season opening without stowaway incidents. many have been landed at Neah Bay.
More than 2,000 people crowded Puget Sound Station to view the United States ship Wisconsin. Weather was gloomy and chilly as spectators toured the vessel and enjoyed the novelty of the event.
The anaes union announces a ball to be held at their hall in Collins on the evening of June 7. Trees have been appointed and a good time is promised for all attendees.
The Rev. L. H. Wells preached at St Mark's yesterday morning and at Clement's church in the evening. The fight of confirmation was conducted at both places.
A mixed review of T Daniel Frawhey and company in Girl I Left Behind Me at the Grand Opera. The performance has strong acting and attractive local color though technical flaws mar a crucial third act climax, notably in the Kennion scene.
A mixed New York melodrama night with strong performances from J. B. Amory Wallace Shaw and Gen. Kennion portrayed by Herrington Reynolds. James M Ward as Mickey and the cast deliver lifelike low life scenes with vivid sets including a Bowery after dark. Gas and electric notices mix with local ads as patrons note price changes and service details.
An old Seattle Electric Co rule allowing only uniformed police to ride free was enforced yesterday. Off duty officers and detectives in civilian clothes must pay fare, causing a notable surge of activity at headquarters.
Philip N Van Liyck of San Francisco vanished in May after loaning money to a man who died suddenly. The 26 year old, six feet tall with blue eyes and a dark complexion was last seen in San Francisco. Relatives seek to locate him and recover the loan.
The late George M Allen of Indiana nearly earned Master Mason rank about 16 years ago in Chile. While awaiting the third degree the earthquake hit and frightened Chilean Masons from the lodge room leaving Allen with the trappings in a partially wrecked building.
The account describes a sudden fray among members during an Initiatory Service. After the disturbance, the area was too wrecked for the speaker to continue. He claimed he intended to finish the work on his return to the States but never became a full-fledged Mason. He recalled a past incident where the house fell on him and feared a repeat with harsher consequences.
The first issue of the annual report of the Seattle chamber of commerce was issued Saturday. The pamphlet is 11 pages long and contains reliable data as well as illustrations showing Washington state development.
Excavation for the Labor Temple foundation began last Monday and has progressed rapidly. Holman, contractor, stated the work would be ready by July 1. The Western Central Labor Union and supporters of organized labor show unusual interest as construction proceeds.
A new periodical titled Social and Civic Reform debuts to promote temperance. Editor Rev J C Thoma of the Washington Anti-Baloon League oversees the venture. The June issue features Hartford Beaumont’s article The Washington Laws in the Liquor Traffic.
Round tin tickets priced at $86 offered through the Great Northern Railway. The notice highlights a travel option or promotional fare, with emphasis on the route and price.
The steamer Humboldt with 820 passengers and 800 tons of cargo sailed for Nome last night under Capt. Horifield. Among the travelers is a theatrical company booked for the Standard theater, led by W. H. Symonds. Prominent passenger J. P. De Mattos, a Whatcom state senator, plans a Nome law office and mining venture. Also aboard are John Rosene and M. M. Perl of the Northwestern Commercial Co. and Pacific Clipper line. A number of mine operators who profited last year, including J. D. Leddy, W. B. Hadley, and B. P. Nestor, are returning aboard Humboldt, noted as among the district’s wealthiest men.
Members and friends gathered for the lodge event with the usual picnic games in Georgetown yesterday. A special sale notice appears for millinery items at Johnson Co. with addresses 1107 Becondave and 1407 Becondav, plus a piano home named Keep in mind Cline.
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