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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1901

Page

4

No Extra Session Allowed After Senate Amendments

Washington March 2 The House adjourned shortly after 6 and agreed to Senate amendments to the army appropriation bill. Vote was 89 to 1 with four Republicans opposing. Hull’s Philippines stake triggered debate as to voting rights on bills involving personal interests. Church notices and public meetings follow with a string of religious services and community events listed.

Washington, DP. Cc House Cuba Philippines Hull Philippines Lumber and Development Company McKinley Letts Lentz Ad Revenue Cutter Bill

Capital bill passes with broad backing in senate

March 2 report notes Adj. Drein backed measures to align state infantry footing, abolish brigade structure, and fund a Thurston County court house addition. Senate approves normal school creation, traveling brakies system, and a coal mining bounty. A $950000 appropriation from a special fund finances the court house wing, backed by a federal land grant and state warrant interest guarantees. Governor Rogers signature required to take effect.

Drein States Infantry Senate South Bend Pacific Co Thurston County Court House Rogere Court House Trereto

Preble Torpedo Boat Destroyer No. 12 Launched

The Preble United States navy torpedo boat destroyer No. 12 was launched at Union Iron Works San Francisco. Miss Ethel Lelia Preble christened the vessel, which measures 245 feet on the water line and 420 tons with 38 knot speed. It carries two 2 inch rapid fire guns, six pounders, and two 46 inch torpedo tubes.

San Francisco Preble Union Iron Works Ethel Lelia Preble

City claims committee eyes new office to manage damages

The claims committee discussed creating a city claims office after noting 46 000 dollars in damages from injuries due to defective streets and sidewalks. Officials urged faster evidence gathering as public works and city counsel lack time to review many claims. A proposed ordinance to establish the office may be acted on Monday.

Streetsale Hie von Tohel Board of Public Worke Carjon Ving

Religious services in Athens area churches schedule

A timetable of Sunday worship across multiple churches. Unitarian, First M P, dl Piret Baptist, Cumberland Presbyterian, Septic, Market Street Baptist, Church of Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Good Help and Westminster Presbyterian list service times and sermon topics including The Christian's Refuge The Park of the Drag Net Separation Pentecostal Power Boule and Souls for Christ.

Piret Baptist Church L. 8Erman Market Street Church of Our Lady of Good Help F. X. Prefontaine

Explosion destroys Eucalyptus Oil Works at Alameda

Oakland March 2 The Eucalyptus Oil Works at Alameda was destroyed by an explosion. Adjacent buildings were wrecked. Herman Cortes, the pro c...

Oakland Cal Eucalyptus Alameda Herman Cortes

Haas Named Receiver for Seattle City Railway Company

A. F. Haas was formally appointed receiver today of the Seattle City railway company to concord W. A. Underwood. Morris Reecio filed a petition in federal court for a new trial in his case against the Black Diamond Coal Company claiming trial irregularities and new evidence. Reecio seeks 15000 damages for injuries alleged at a mine operated by the defendant. Tests on related matters were referred to Commissioner A Bowman. The jury is still out in the Seattle Steamship Co versus the Fidelity Casualty Insurance Co case to recover a balance on insurance.

A. F. Haas Seattle City Railway Company Coccord W. A. Underwood Morris Roeccio Black Diamond Coal Company Reecio Recocio Charles D. Lane A. ©. Bowman Seattle Steamship Co Fidelity Casualty Insurance Co

Public Works Board approves street plans and bids

The Board of Public Works met on Saturday approving improvements on Madison Street from First to Sixth Avenues and Post Street along Marion to Madigan. Bids opened for sidewalks on Fourteenth Avenue and Fourth Avenue North. Lowest bids include David Dow & Co for $2742.20 and Ormiles $4385.10. Estimates for concrete walks and grading shown. contracts to be awarded Monday at 11 o'clock.

Board of Public Works Madison Street East Main First Avenue Sixth Avenue Post Street Marion Street Madigan Street Fourteenth Avenue Massachusetts Street Sanders Street David Dow & Co Fourth Avenue Denny Way Rt Street Maguire Washington Street Enorth Thirtieth Avenue Ormile E. Union Mercer Street HH. Drive Blaine Street Avenue

City Files Formal Acceptance of Seattle and Tacoma Electric Franchise

The city clerk today received the formal acceptance of the franchise for the Seattle and Tacoma Electric railroad. It was signed by Fred E. Senses M D Haynes and William P mble.

Seattle & Tacoma Electric Railroad Fred E. Senses M. D. Haynes William P. Mble

A Creditable Masquerade at Armory Promotes Delegates

Musicians of the city held a masquerade ball at the Armory to raise funds for sending a delegate to the Musicians National Convention in May in Colorado. Officers are President F F. A. Ruat, Secretary L. E Booth, and Treasurer W. E Turner. Prizes went to T. Ogilvie and Mrs. B. Canfield. large crowd enjoyed the evening.

Armory Ver. Col F F. A. Ruat L. E Booth W. E B. Turner T. Ogilvie

Duplicate Whist Match Between Victoria and Seattle Clubs

A duplicate whist tournament is held at the Seattle Athletic Club rooms with twelve players from James Bay Athletic Club of Victoria and twelve from Seattle. Proceedings started at 2 PM with another round slated for 9 PM. Also note an advert for safe deposit boxes and Alsema outfits from local firms.

Seattle Athletic Club James Bay Athletic Club Victoria Seattle

Sea cow captured near Port Lauderdale for museum

D Cory of Chicago and a Seminole party trapped a 1000 pound manatee at the mouth of New River near Port Lauderdale in Florida waters last week. The giant sea cow, once common, was landed after careful hunting and will be used for museum purposes.

Jacksonvilla Fla D. Cory Chicago New River Port Lauderdale Florida Qret Ihs

Benefit for ex President Guilford by Newsboys Union

A large crowd is expected at a benefit for ex President Fred Guilford of the Newsboys' union. The Downey company theater will host the event with the play Saved from the Sea as a generous loan by Russell and Drew. Money will aid Guilford after a severe accident that broke his leg.

Fred Guilford Newsboys’ Union Third Ave- Malace & Downls Guillford Russell & Drew Downey Company

Police Notes Sketch Suspect Arrests and Trial

Police notes report a suspicious character picked up by Patrolman Adama. A. G. Kent faces trial before Judge Cann for threatening to wish. Charlies Fiink and Frank Mead, with Hubbard, are arrested on suspicion linked to a recent robbery.

A. G. Kent Cann Charlies Fiink Frank Mead Trdiman Hubbard

Hotel Corridors Guests at Rainier Grand

The Rainier Grand hosts a diverse list of guests including Dr. Ford Verrinder Vittoria practitioner J B Reynolds advance agent James Kidder Co H T McGowan Chinook merchant Elliston Worrall London capital A D erdand Ellensbur attorney N McCandiea H O Gradius Seattle singer Miew Grace Helen Pradiey Tacoma merchant B Hanley Ham's Mission Alaska L a night sisco insurance adjuster G C Terael Olympic civil war H Tilly Hood River and A Haney New York businessman Also Thos Wren Spokane scene capitalist ar land F W Wilhelmann San Francisco banker H B Kirby Whatcom lumberman and more headed Dawson bound.

Rainier Grand Dr. Ford Verrinder J. B. Reynolds James Kidder Company H. T. McGowan Elliston Worrall London A. D Erdand N. McCandiea Ellensbure Seattle Miew Grace Helen Pradiey Tacoma B. Hanley Ham's Mission Alaska L. A. Night Sisco G. C. Terael Olympic H. Tillyon Hoodsport A. H.aney New York City Thos Wren Rall- Sc Eene Spokane T. Wae & Capitalist Ar Land Victoria New York Dawson F. W. Wiimann Sannesseco H. B. Kirby Whatcom

Stewart River steamer Prospect to sail upper river this summer

Capt Smith, pioneer navigator, has a steamer under construction in Victoria for Stewart River service. The 110 foot long craft, likely named Prospect, will use machinery from Victoria Machinery Depot. Last season the Quick ran from the river mouth to the falls of the Fraser. the new powerboat will operate a 140 mile upper reach.

Victoria B. C Smith Stewart River Richard Stephens Prospector Victoria Machinery Depot Falls of the Fraser

Bronpon to Speak on Life Work at YMCA Meet

Bronpon will deliver a fire and series of lectures on life work next Wednesday evening at the YMCA rooms. The subject is The. A schedule mix up left Whitman College missing the game with the YMCA team and fans. a make up game will be arranged in a few days.

Olympia House Recesses After Vote on Bill

In Olympia on March 2 the house recessed after a 38 to 0 vote on a bill that cannot be reconsidered except by two thirds. For the first time this session both houses are in session on Saturday afternoon.

Olympia Ee Eee Tnje Mille

Beattie Law and Order League Meets in Dexter Horton Building

Members of the Beattie Law and Order League hold a meeting this afternoon in the Dexter Horton building overseen by Attorney Hartford Beaumont. The gathering aims to organize and plan actions with members present arranging important matters.

Beattie Law and Order League Hartford Beaumont Dexter Horton

February Failures Across U S Rise Slightly in February

New York March 2 Dan's Review reports commercial failures in the United States for February totaling 1 024, down from January's 1 247, with aggregate liabilities of 11 287 211 dollars. Manufacturing concerns total 711 with certain indebtedness, traders 757 totaling 4 444 873 dollars, and real estate and another sector defaults account for 42 597 dollars. Seven disaster cases are noted with 442 192 dollars in liabilities, versus eight in January at 1 970 857 dollars.

New York Dan United States Fed

Dawson stern wheeler to be rebuilt for White Horse trip

Vancouver report says the old stern wheeler Dawson tied up on False Creek will be dismantled into sections for transport to Whitehorse to be reassembled for service on the Spear Yukon. Captain Kane of Vancouver and Car Waldo of Victoria supervise the work on the vessel that never launched due to the Stickine river route failure.

Vancouver Mareb Sn Dawson False Creek Ekpear White Pass Yukon Speer Yukon J. Kane Kaelo Car Waldo Victoria White Horse Stickine River

Equal Rights on Sidewalk Crossing Duty

Pedestrians must stay on sidewalks and cross at safe moments. Drivers and operators must slow and exercise control to protect pedestrians at crosswalks. The passage emphasizes mutual responsibility for road safety and vigilance by all road users.

Safe Driving: Pedestrians and Vehicle Operators Share Caution

The text discusses mutual caution on crowded streets, noting pedestrians slow down to avoid collisions and drivers should also watch for people approaching from multiple directions. It emphasizes coordinated vigilance for safety in busy traffic environments.

Export of Mules and Trade Shifts Between Cities

In 1969 the United States exported mules valued at 9516,000 to all foreign countries and 2,910,000 to unspecified markets. Memphis was once the chief mule distribution center, but Louisville has recently overtaken it in prominence.

United States Memphis Louisville

Secreta of a marvelous science demonstrated by Gertrude Myten

The piece announces Gertrude Myten, a trance clairvoyant at Hotel Leland, offering psychic readings from 0 a.m. to 9 p.m. She claims to contact distant friends, restore affection, warn of danger and illness, foretell business and mining outcomes, and provide cures. Call to be convinced or pay nothing.

Gertrude Myten Hotel Leland Avenue Josces

Young Christian Association Meets For Annual Officers

The Young Christian Association convenes in Olympic hall for annual officer elections and branch reports. Merchants of Seattle donate 3200 dollars a month for one year to furnish new rooms in the forthcoming brick building on Second avenue between Union and University. Commander R. M. Jenesce's body, who died last Friday, was shipped to Tacoma for interment, escorted by G. A. R. members aboard the Steamer Flyer.

The Young Christian Association Eas Olympic Hall Merchants of Seattle Second Avenue Union and University Streets R. M. Jenece City Tacoma Flyer G. A. Rf

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