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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1901
Page
3
A man named Price stood in court on charges of attempted robbery after an incident at a town saloon. The victim, McGinnis, testified Price struck him twice and wore a mask during the assault while intoxicated. The judge suspended sentence for now, with a condition to depart by tomorrow morning.
Spartan sails to Seattle this morning while Albert Meyer from Bal San Francisco reaches her last night freight run. Pacific Coast Steamship Co reports a delay in their new steamer due to machinists, with the Queen transferred to Southeast Alaska routes from San Francisco. The owners remain unnamed pending decisions and transfers for the June voyage.
A Montreal observer recalls a dinner where a guest extols his cook's virtues. The tale turns when the household master leads guests to the kitchen, and the Chinese cook is seen washing his hands in the soup pot as faces reflect in hanging utensils.
The article notes Herbert Spencer rarely visits his old haunts at the Atheneum in London and now leads a retired life. It recalls his past popularity, his limited forays to the theatre and music hall, and highlights his reputation in billiards where he was once adept and defeated a younger opponent, illustrating how a misspent youth could yield later proficiency.
In Orting the head of the town plans a meeting at Our Lady of Lourdes to discuss local exercise programs and a large turnout is expected. Burbs along Grant are holding mass meetings tonight to raise funds for retaining an unspecified service line. The Bush of Columbia departs this afternoon for a Pan American exposition where he will be met by partners. Seattle lodges Ballard and Fremont align tonight to initiate 16 new members and advance Ballard commerce efforts.
A fragment recalls London’s heart and Newgate prison legacy from King John’s era to its later memory. The note references the square Kk and grime, with echoes of history and entertainment tied to centuries of city life.
A historical note lists John Stubbe and George Lockville among prisoners released after demolition of a lion statue area to widen a rented street. It mentions William Penn Titus Oates Daniel Defoe Sir John Hobson and the figure called Jack Sheppard among the imprisoned.
New York enters the floral field with three exhibition buildings and two tall amalgamated houses forming an expansive glass-house complex. The eight structures total about 60 000 feet of glass and, even in early stages, provide what allergists call the finest display and housing in America.
Buffalo Bills Wild West performer Sammy Lone Bear wears a thickly ornamented deer skin vest studded with elk teeth. About two hundred teeth were attached by Leone Bear, but gambling and drinking reduce the numbers as teeth are sold to Elks for 3 to 6 dollars each. Despite losses, the vest retains many teeth and holds a value above six hundred dollars. Lone Bear would rather borrow money than sell it.
Among the late arrivals at hotels are E. Burns and wife of Spokane and others from Skagway Union City Portland Everett Whatcom Vancouver Denver Tacoma Yakima Snohomish Victoria and Port Townsend. Notables include J. E. Bell of Bell-Netcon Lumber Co. and H. G. Platt of Portland with business and mining connections.
A tale traces a lapel nick as a symbol of loyal support for General Moreau amid Napoleon's rise. Followers reportedly deepened the gesture by shaping the coat outline into an M after the nick, with Moreau later living in Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
In a passage from Shifting Scenes Sir Edward Malet recalls Lincoln as a sterling son of God. He praises Lincoln’s straightforward, bold yet kind character and steady pursuit of duty. The anecdote recalls Lincoln’s firmness and the queen’s letter to Lord Lyons during the Prince of Wales marriage news.
Camilla Urso, renowned violinist, headlines a two night program at the Grand Opera House and Presbyterian church. The Schuhbert club presents the concert featuring Mendelssohn Bach Chopin and Hahn works with Helen Hall and M. Sheldon Pierce in support as the first public outing of the musical women’s organization.
His hobby was clock and watch making and he is said to have designed many clocks working in various parts of May. The article notes his restoration work connected with St Albans Abbey and mentions his age being several years off in May.
Mrs May Wright Sewall, president of the International Council of Women, told a drawing room audience that many women waste time on fashionable lunches teas and society. She warned that high society entertainments yield talk that is not worthwhile and would consume most of six months if all invitations were accepted.
The text describes beating and rubbing meat with butter and spices to improve flavor and preservation. It covers using gravy and clarified butter for storage, packing in earthenware pots or tins, and chilling with a damp bladder. Variations include anchovy, minced tongue or ham, mushrooms, curry, shallots, and different meats like ham veal or ox tongue.
The text outlines preserving meats by mincing and pounding breast and wings to a smooth blend, flavored with salt mace and cayenne, then potting. It covers potted lobster mixed with spawn, mace white pepper and salt, beaten into a stiff paste and sealed with clarified butter and bladder. It notes crabs and shrimp can be potted with varied seasoning.
In Hiding Tacoma June 17 Sheriff Hartman and deputies search Richmond Point area for Charles Hiligan wanted for murder of George Swangon and possibly fatal stabbing of John Hallstrom. Citizens warned the fugitive may be in the harbor area. Max Peerbohm, critic of the London Saturday Review, is mentioned as a half-brother of RBeerbothm Tree, a noted theatrical manager.
Emma Lovejoy daughter of Postmaster Lovejoy and Charles Chapin Jewett of Milwaukee wed three times in a single evening. They first married at the porches, then en route Gov. Van Sant officiated to satisfy a license issue, and on reaching Minneapolis a license was found and a final church ceremony held.
The Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs begins its annual convention in Tacoma tomorrow at the First Presbyterian Church. Session runs three days with social entertainments by local clubs as featured events.
The article notes Florida’s abundant mineral wealth including phosphate and diverse clays such as kaolin ochrea and Fuller's earth, plus high quality building stone and soft magnesian limestone. It mentions high grade iron, hints of petroleum natural gas soft coal and asphalt, with most ore fields undeveloped.
Parker Quincy Adams notes a shift back toward homemade potted meats after a period dominated by canned products. Householders value knowing their stock and finding it tasty, with guidance on preparing potted and colored meat at home.
A historical cooking fragment describes salting lean beef with saltpeter and salt, aging two days, then packing in an earthenware jar with skin and scraps, adding water, sealing the jar, and baking in a slow oven for four hours before serving.
Miss Mamie Collins of Brooklyn confronted her fiancé Patrick Hawkins after he broke their engagement. In a scuffle she threw oxalic acid into his face and cried that she did not mean to hurt him. Hawkins likely will lose sight in both eyes.
Prof Epinay shows a Pajonen sculpture of a standing figure with anchor and drawn sword, poised to board an enemy vessel. A Lake Oceans flyer for the Cyrene runs hourly 1 to 4 pm between Madison and Leach parks. New York Life offers Alaska policies without extra premium and no restrictions, nonforfeitable and incontestable from gate of imeue.
An angry mob of about 1,000 gathered on Hicks Street as Wmn Verran faced mob cries of hang the brute. Two police officers protected Verran, who fled to a back yard where he was seized and loaded into a patrol wagon. He was charged with intoxication amid reports of alleged crimes against his daughters.
In Nien a large crowd and full royal representation witnessed the unveiling of Miemarck's statue facing the Reichstag. Count von Roelow delivered the main address while Emperor William laid a wreath on the pedestal.
At a Kansas City stag dinner two guests with wives at home each received a carved casket of sweets on departure just after 2 am. The naitinwood box cost a sum and served as a pleasant reminder of the occasion.
Ella Funston, sister of the Filipino leader, after graduating from the University of Kansas, studied drawing in Chicago and lived at the Young Women's Christian Association hall. The article notes she felt pride at Emilio Aguinaldo's capture and mentions Brigadier General Funston.
A Kanena resident postpones a family celebration until her brother, a returning soldier, is home. The narrative recalls a farm near Lola and a resemblance to a brother who served in the Aguinaldo expedition, with memories of summers past and shared pride.
Of the 24 principal commercial nations only 10 run a favorable balance of trade while 14 buy more than they sell. The list includes Argentina Republic, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, United India, Mexico, Philippine Islands, Russia, Uruguay, United States, and Niente is Europe’s lone favorable nation with about 4 million yearly. The United States posted 621 million in nine months, up 127 million from the prior year.
Stevens and Stevens at 303 Pikes St announce closure of their business and will sell off the entire stock of men s clothing furnishings and hats at cost or less starting Wednesday June 19. Window displays hint at inside bargains as they quit business and promise further particulars in The Star.
Lord Munster who died at Hrighton aged 74 was the second holder of the title. His father was the firet earl a natural son of William IV and the Fitz-Clarence name arose from the royal sons. His mother was a daughter of Lord Egremont and he married the Kennedy Jerekine daughter, granddaughter of the first Marquin of Alloa. In California there are about 46 000 Italians with property estimated at 56 million dollars.
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