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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1901
Page
2
The Seattle Star lists delivery options and rates with a weekly price of one cent per copy and twenty five cents per month. Distribution via mail or carriers offered from the Beattie, Washington office at 102 Third Avenue.
The Seattle Times attacks M. J. Francisco's pamphlet on Municipalities vs. Private Corporations alleging misleading figures used by a gas trust to block municipal ownership. The piece argues readers' anger at rising gas rates and a rival city plant, promising terming with Sam Hill’s bonds and a bold challenge to trust power.
Ainsice’s Harvey Sutherland argues most skin diseases are not contagious and blood is not implicated. He notes few eruptions are serious, calls blood testing inconclusive, and rejects fear of “driving” disease by treatment. He deems boils a local inflammatory issue, not a valuable $5 remedy.
Since 1895 the Chambers family in Washington has supplied postmarking machines for stamps and envelopes. The Post Office repeatedly renews the contract with G Chambers and descendants, using a secret malleable iron and carbonized steel process. Annual purchases run about 25 900 dollars.
John Hewitt a museum patron drags a giant python into a Newcastle bar claiming his friend wants a drink. The snake thrashes as Hewitt calms it and police later arrest him for the disruption. The museum manager retrieves the reptile.
Revival meetings led by Rev. William F. Randall begin with evening services at 7 20 nightly. March 4 sermon How Far the arch Is Responsible for Least Souls by Rev L J Sawyer. March 7 What Helped You Become a Christian by Rev S C Obrum. Other topics include How Christ Can be Made Acceptable to Skeptical Minds and Why Seattle Sinners Are Not Saved. Conference and prayer follow the talks.
In Seattle National Bank changes K W Andrews elected president with George B Souper as assistant cashier and Geo B Burke remaining cashier. Edith E McAllister files for divorce from Alex McAllister in North Yakima Supreme Court, alleging cruelty and financial control after their 1900 marriage. the December riot court had refused the decree.
A large Seattle delegation toured the Snoqualmie Falls power plant aboard a Northern Pacific special, arriving about 2 pm. After viewing the machinery, they dined in a large building and heard speeches by Maj. Ruhlen Thomas McDougall Justice Hamilton Lewis Judge Talimes and others criticizing Seattle Electric Co. for restraining Snoqualmie Power Co. and keeping prices high. The group returned to Seattle at 9 pm.
Dawson reports the gold commissioner issued an order ending the rule that locators must prove a discovery of gold before staking claims on a creek. The change applies to both discovery and subsequent claims, potentially excluding even the original discoverer from exemption. Z C Miles & Piper Co. markets top Alaska stove and miners hardware.
Fragmentary text shows a coal company mention at Copatis Point with a note about business chances under a section labeled Business Chances. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Miss Lamb of Lamb Sisters fashion firm plans New York trip next Thursday to study spring styles. Her absence will see her sister handle business while the firm prepares to offer up to date work for spring and summer.
Building permits issued for multiple new houses and additions. Notable items include a two story frame house at 928 Sixteenth Avenue for 1200 dollars and a two story frame house at 1611 15 Apruce Street for 800 dollars. Additional projects cover cottages, repairs, tracks, and timelines across several avenues and streets.
The coast delegation’s request to use funds for installing Alaskan tele lines and laying the mean-Ske way cable has been approved by the secretary of war.
A compressed roundup from multiple towns notes mill workers clashing with beach-combers in Bellingham bay, Pierce Thurston and Mason counties hold Good Templars district session in Puyallup, Arlington post office safe blown open with $69 taken, and $10 safe value. The Tacoma grand jury fails to indict W H Remington on Japanese labor imports. fish packing foreseen to rise. Pacific Oil Wells Co starts drilling near Seattle. In Chehalis a burglary arrest yields stolen property. Montesano reports a lamp explosion injuring two. Blaine Bank to resume soon with possible transfer to Dr Gundloch. Colville adds a large saw mill project. Kent reports half of children ill with measles or fever. Brinnon-Duckabush bridge progress noted. Fairhaven directors remain listed.
Auction case of extra fine furniture from seven rooms at 1421 Thirteenth Avenue starts 10 30 AM Wednesday with iron beds brass mounts bedspring mattresses oak table chairs fine china sideboard parlor suite rugs carpets and more. Also private residence auction 599 Olympic Place Queen Anne March 6 10 39 AM with mahogany bed set carpets rockers Wilton Moquette Haviland china. auction at Martin Fox rooms 1828 Third Avenue March 5 1901 watch for space ad. Includes various secondhand goods stores and service notices from Red Front Furniture and others with contact details.
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